Enscape 3.5 is here! It makes the design and visualization workflow even easier and faster for users.
Enscape introduces the Adjustable Asset series, a selection of assets with modifiable functions that offer more flexibility through color and material customization.
Users will also benefit from improved indirect lighting and mirror reflections, alpha channel export for semi-transparent materials, over 50 unique people assets, Revit 2024 support, and much more!
Enscape 3.5 is the latest version of the software, released in 2023. In this article, we will explore some of the new features and improvements in Enscape 3.5.
Key features in Enscape 3.5
Adjustable assets
With the new Adjustable Asset series, users can make changes to the material, color, or variation of certain Enscape assets. Furniture materials can be altered, clothing colors of certain people assets can be changed, and exact colors can be chosen for each of the 91 vehicles in Enscape. Alternative assets can also be seen for trees and plants, specifically autumnal trees and unpotted plants. All assets with this new functionality can be found by filtering using the tag “Adjustable”.
Improved lighting and reflections
Enscape 3.5 includes improvements to its global illumination algorithm, which delivers enhanced lighting, reflections, and rendering quality to users with GPUs that support hardware-accelerated ray tracing. Users will see an improvement in the quality of indirect lighting, especially in interior scenes, resulting in more realistic and high-quality visualizations. Additionally, users will experience more consistent lighting and precise shading in mirror reflections. This feature is available for users with NVIDIA RTX or AMD RX 6000/7000 series graphics cards.
Enscape is a powerful real-time rendering and visualization software that allows architects, engineers, and designers to create stunning 3D visualizations of their projects.
New 3D people assets
53 people were added to the Enscape Asset Library in January 2023. These are real people who have been scanned with our in-house 3D scanner. The library continues to grow with a new batch of 40 people that allow clothing customization with Enscape 3.5 and will get more diverse over time. Plans are also in place to start scanning more animals and helpful objects using this same technology. The scanned people assets are exclusive to Enscape and will be available in Chaos Cosmos shorty. They can be found by filtering for the tag “Exclusive”.
Alpha channel export improvement
Users can now export renderings with a transparent background, facilitating editing and post-processing in other tools. Users can also export semi-transparent materials, such as windows and glass surfaces, reducing the amount of time required for refining these materials during post-processing.
Orthographic views update for Revit
Enscape 3.5 allows for the synchronization of orthographic views between Revit and Enscape. Any orthographic view created or edited in Enscape will be reflected in Revit, and the crop region in Revit will match the Enscape viewport. This synchronization is bi-directional, meaning that users can adjust the crop region in Revit to
modify the view in Enscape as well.
Certified SpaceMouse support
With Enscape 3.5, it is possible to customize mouse controls through shortcut buttons on the SpaceMouse itself. This will make it easier for users to use a SpaceMouse and navigate a 3D model in conjunction with Enscape.
Layer assignment of assets in Rhino
In previous versions, when an Enscape asset was placed into a project, Rhino would assign it to the Default Layer. Now when placing assets in Rhino or Enscape, they will be placed in the currently selected layer.
New user area in toolbar
Users can now access their accounts directly from the Enscape toolbar. This will make it easier for them to manage and check their license status, manage web standalone, and panoramas.
Revit 2024 support
Enscape 3.5 supports the latest version of Revit – 2024.
Enscape + Chaos’ V-Ray
In 2022, Enscape merged with Chaos, a developer of visualization technologies that empower artists and designers to create photorealistic imagery and animation across all creative industries. Together, the newly-combined company is creating an end-to-end ecosystem of 3D visualization tools accessible to everyone. To learn more about this merger, read this article.
Say hello to Enscape 3.4 and its many feature updates and workflow improvements! With Enscape’s latest version, they have added fine-tuning some of their client’s favorite features to further streamline your workflow and elevate your design experience.
Enscape is a powerful real-time rendering and visualization software that allows architects, engineers, and designers to create stunning 3D visualizations of their projects.
Enscape 3.4 is the latest version of the software, released in 2021. In this article, we will explore some of the new features and improvements in Enscape 3.4.
Explore Enscape 3.4 and benefit from:
Material Editor
One of the major updates in Enscape 3.4 is the new Material Editor. This new feature allows users to create and edit materials directly in the Enscape window, making it much easier to see the changes in real time. With the Material Editor, you can create a wide range of materials, from simple colors and textures to complex, multi-layered materials with reflectivity and transparency.
Custom Asset Library
Another significant improvement in Enscape 3.4 is the ability to create and add custom assets to the Enscape library. This feature allows users to create their own custom objects, textures, and materials and then save them as presets for future use. The Custom Asset Library makes it much easier to create consistent visualizations with a unique style, and it allows users to share their assets with others in their teams.
Improved Lighting and Shadows
Enscape 3.4 also includes several improvements to lighting and shadow rendering. The new version features an improved sun positioning system, which makes it easier to position the sun accurately for a specific location and time of day. Additionally, the new version of Enscape includes improved soft shadows, which create a more realistic and natural lighting effect.
Animated Vegetation
Enscape 3.4 introduces animated vegetation, which adds a new level of realism to visualizations. With this feature, plants and trees can be animated to move in the wind, adding a dynamic and lifelike effect to outdoor scenes.
Revit Enhancements
Enscape 3.4 also includes several enhancements to Revit integration. The new version features improved support for Revit’s Section Box tool, which makes it easier to visualize specific parts of a project. Additionally, Enscape now supports the display of multiple Revit categories simultaneously, making it easier to see a complete view of a project.
Overall, Enscape 3.4 offers several new features and enhancements that make it an even more powerful tool for architects, engineers, and designers. Whether you are creating realistic visualizations of architectural designs, or you are looking to add more realism to your 3D models, Enscape 3.4 is a great tool to have in your arsenal.
Enscape + Chaos Group’s V-Ray
In 2022, Enscape merged with Chaos, a developer of visualization technologies that empower artists and designers to create photorealistic imagery and animation across all creative industries. Together, the newly-combined company is creating an end-to-end ecosystem of 3D visualization tools accessible to everyone. To learn more about this merger, read this article.
With the Bluebeam Revu 21 release, you now have access to the Bluebeam Subscription Management Portal, an online administrative tool available for active subscriptions. From here, Org Admins can allocate Bluebeam subscription seats, add or remove End Users, manage other Org Admins, and more.
Bluebeam Plans allow you to access Revu 21, Studio, and Bluebeam Cloud on up to three devices using a single login.
But first, Org Admins must assign a Bluebeam Subscription Plan to themselves if they want to log into Revu 21 or Bluebeam Cloud.
Here are some tips to manage your Bluebeam Subscription within your organization from adding, deleting, or modifying user subscription access.
After purchasing a Bluebeam subscription, you’ll receive an email invitation to register your Org Admin account.
Click Accept Invitation.
Fill out the form with your information and set a password for your new account.
When finished filling out the form, click Finalize at the bottom of the page.
You’ll receive a second email asking you to confirm the email address used for your Bluebeam ID (BBID).
Click Confirm My Bluebeam ID.
After completing an account registration, you’ll receive a third email to access the Bluebeam account login page.
To access the subscription management portal in the future, be sure to bookmark https://org-admin.bluebeam.com.
Click Get Started.
Enter your BBID credentials.
During the account registration process, you’ll also receive an email to set up your Bluebeam University account. All subscriptions come with free access to BBU training content for you and your users.
Users + Product Tier Management
With the Bluebeam Subscription Management Portal, you can manage users and their subscription access (i.e., product tier). To get started:
After signing in, select the account you’d like to view and manage under Accounts.
From the Dashboard, go to Account Administration in the left sidebar menu.
Select Users & Product Tier Management.
Select User Overview to see all account users and their information, including User Type, Product Tier, and Status.
Select Product Tier Overview to see all the available seats on your account for each subscription tier.
Add a New Subscription User
Within Users & Product Tier Management, you can add new users to your account individually. To do this:
Click the Create New Subscription User button to the right of the User Overview.
The Add New Subscription User window will appear.
Under the Add new user tab, fill out the required fields and any other important contact information.
In addition to setting Permissions, you’ll need to select the appropriate Server Region.
When finished entering the new user’s information, press Save.
From the next window that appears, select the product tier the new user will have access.
Press Save Changes.
The new user will appear under User Overview with a Pending status until their account has been activated.
Bulk Add Users
Org Admins can also add a batch of users to their accounts. To do this:
From the Dashboard, go to Account Administration > Users & Product Tier Management.
Click the Create New Subscription User button.
At the top of the Add New Subscription Users window, switch to the Bulk add users tab.
To add multiple users, you’ll need to import a .csv file. Download the template provided and input all mandatory information in Excel.
After saving your version of the .csv, upload it in the Add New Subscription Users window.
Drag and drop the file or Browse for it in File Explorer.
Click Run Validation.
The .csv is then processed and will appear at the bottom of the window if valid.
Press the Import All button.
After reviewing the Summary, click Close.
The new users will appear under User Overview with a Pending status until their accounts have been activated.
Edit Subscription Access for Multiple Users
After bulk-adding users, you’ll need to assign them subscription access. To do this for multiple users at a time:
Within Users & Product Tier Management, scroll down to Product Tier Overview.
For a subscription tier with available seats, select the menu icon next to Total Subs.
Select Assign Members to Product Tier.
In the Edit Product Tier dialog box, unassigned users will appear on the left. Select the check box next to the users you’d like to add to the subscription tier.
Once you’ve selected all applicable users, click the right arrow, and they’ll be moved to Current users.
Click Save.
You can also remove multiple users from a subscription tier to free up seats by selecting Current users and clicking the left arrow to move them back to Account users.
Search + Filter Subscription Users
Within Users & Product Tier Management, you can also find particular account users and/or filter them by categories. To do this:
Under User Overview, click the dropdown menu next to the funnel. ‘Search all’ is the default selection.
Select the category in which you’d like to filter subscription users:
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
User Type
Product Tier
Invitation Expiry Date
Status
You can also search by keyword if looking for a particular account user and/or email:
Type your search term in the field next to the filter dropdown list.
Click the magnifying glass or press Enter.
Your search results will display under User Overview.
You can also sort columns by values by selecting the arrow that appears when you hover your cursor over a column heading:
Sorting by the last name with the downward arrow will list users alphabetically in descending order. To switch to ascending order, click the arrow again for it to turn upward.
Edit User Information
From the Users & Product Tier Management page, you can also edit information for existing account users. To do this, follow these steps:
Under User Overview, select the menu icon next to a user’s Status for additional options.
Select Edit user information.
The Modify Subscription End User window will appear. From here, you can navigate to Modify Product Tiers, change Permissions, and/or update Contact Details/Information.
When finished editing user information, press Save.
The updated information will appear under the User Overview list.
Modify Subscription Access for a Single User
When you need to change subscription access for a specific account user, select the menu icon next to their Status and:
Go to Edit user information > Modify Product Tiers
Or choose Modify Subscription Access
Select a new product tier with available seats and click Save Changes.
If you’ve assigned all available seats for a particular subscription tier, you can change an existing user’s access to Read-only to free up a seat for a new user.
Resend Invitation
When adding new subscription users, invitations are sent out via email for accounts to be created and activated. However, email invitations will expire after the date listed in the Invitation Expiry Date column under User Overview. To resend an invitation, click the menu icon next to Status and select:
Edit user information > Resend Invitation
Or Resend invitation
Select the checkbox next to Welcome Email and click Resend. A new invitation will be sent to the user’s email, and the expiration date will automatically update.
Deactivate User
When you need to deactivate a user, do the following:
Under User Overview, click the menu icon next to a user’s Status.
Select Deactivate User.
To confirm, click Yes.
Deactivated users will still be listed under User Overview. However, their Status will change to Inactive.
Reactivate User
If you need to reactivate an inactive user:
Select the menu icon next to a deactivated user’s status.
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