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Mikael Johansson

2017-03-06

Version 1.3.2 is out!

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Our latest update is a monumental leap forward in the world of BIM exploration, introducing a multitude of transformative features and enhancements that will redefine your workflow and empower you to achieve new levels of precision and efficiency.


Seamless VR Navigation:
Say hello to effortless navigation in the virtual realm. We've introduced support for "Teleport" navigation in VR, making it a breeze to move around when using HTC Vive or Oculus Touch controllers. This feature provides a new level of interactivity, enabling you to explore your projects with unprecedented ease.


Enhanced SSAO Performance:
We understand the importance of visual quality. That's why we've significantly improved SSAO (Screen Space Ambient Occlusion) performance, ensuring that your projects are rendered with stunning detail and realism.


Advanced Collision Mesh Generation:
Achieve greater accuracy and collision detection in your projects with our new support for generating collision meshes for IFC-geometries. This enhancement streamlines your workflow and enhances the precision of your designs.


Fine-Tuned Collision Mesh Management:
We've taken collision mesh management to the next level by offering more options and flexibility. Now, you have greater control over how collision meshes are managed, ensuring that your virtual environment behaves exactly as intended.


Fixing Geometry Errors with Ease:
We've introduced support for fixing bad geometries from IFC-files, allowing you to effortlessly address issues like flipped normals and faces. Maintain the integrity of your projects with ease.


Object Management Simplified:
Enjoy improved project management capabilities with support for hiding and showing individual objects in the mono/desktop version of our software. While this feature is not yet available in the VR interface, it provides greater control over object visibility, enhancing your project organization.


In-Depth Property Exploration:
Gain deeper insights into your projects with our support for displaying object PropertySets. Explore properties with ease, facilitating a more comprehensive understanding of your designs.


Seamless Integration with Revit:
We're proud to offer support for PropertySets from Revit, ensuring seamless integration between our software and this industry-standard platform. This feature empowers you with the tools you need to bring your Revit projects to life within BIMXplorer.


With these groundbreaking features and enhancements, we're committed to providing you with a comprehensive set of tools that empower you to excel in the realm of BIM exploration. Your creative vision deserves the very best, and we're here to help you bring it to life with precision, efficiency, and unparalleled satisfaction.


How to use teleport navigation in VR:

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Updates

  • Support for "Teleport" navigation in VR when using HTC Vive or Oculus Touch (see below).

  • Improved SSAO performance.

  • Support for generating collision meshes for IFC-geometries.

  • Better management of collision meshes (more options).

  • Support for fixing bad geometries from IFC-files (flip normals/faces).

  • Support for hiding/showing individual objects in mono/desktop version (not yet in VR interface).

  • Support for displaying object PropertySets.

  • Support for PropertySets from Revit.

Bug fixes

  • Removed bug in SSAO implementation when updating to latest NVIDIA drivers

  • Improved ray-intersection performance in VR (for "ray pointer")


Notes

  1. On laptops with multiple graphics cards (integrated + NVIDIA) you should select "High-performance NVIDIA processor"  as Preferred graphics processor for best performance/quality (Right-click on desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel and go to "Manage 3D Settings").


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