{"id":4120,"date":"2017-01-26T14:26:28","date_gmt":"2017-01-26T20:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ww2.softplan.com\/?page_id=4120"},"modified":"2017-04-26T09:40:06","modified_gmt":"2017-04-26T14:40:06","slug":"softplan-2018-major-features","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ww2.softplan.com\/?page_id=4120","title":{"rendered":"SoftPlan 2018 | Major Features"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Photon Mapping<\/h3>\n

Photon mapping has been improved to provide both direct and indirect lighting to the 3D model.<\/p>\n

This enhancement produces softer, more pleasing images.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Path Trace Rendering<\/h3>

SoftPlan employs a technique called Ray Tracing to display how light sources directly interact with objects in the 3D model. While the Ray Tracing method is a relatively quick way to produce attractive 3D images, it can only approximate the indirect lighting that is produced from a more advanced lighting technique called Path Tracing.<\/p>\n

SoftPlan 2018 adds Path Tracing to SoftPlan\u2019s rendering capabilities which will allow you to produce the best looking 3D imagery yet.<\/p>\n

The Path Tracing technique calculates the paths light rays travel as they bounce from point to point on the model until the light energy ultimately dissipates. As you let the Path Tracing process work, the image looks progressively better over time.<\/p>\n

The biggest advantage of Path Trace Rendering is that the lighting setup is so much easier.<\/p>\n

The resulting indirect lighting, blended with the direct lighting of the Ray Tracing, creates warmer, softer 3D images that will bring an unprecedented level of realism to your models, animations, and final renderings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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3D Preview<\/h3>

SoftPlan 2018 lets you see the immediate in-model results of your design decisions while drawing and editing floor plans and other project drawings.<\/p>\n

As you modify a model drawing, the 3D Preview window updates to show those changes in SoftPlan\u2019s rich Shaded mode.<\/p>\n

Basic mouse and keyboard camera controls can be used to quickly review the three-dimensional appearance of your work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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