Free Maintenance Update for Version 2023

To install the update:

1. Close Uvision Landscape Creator 2023 if currently running.
2. Click the download link and save the file to your desktop or other folder.
3. Double-click the downloaded file to install the update.

Note: This will also update Uvision Landscape Photo to the latest version.

Changes in update 23.19 (released January 23, 2023):

• Fixed case where grass could flicker on some Radeon RX video cards.
• Fixed Mirror tool to support snapping to the selected object(s).
• Fixed case where depth of field was too subtle in larger screenshots (3000px and up).
• Fixed seams that could appear when creating a panorama screenshot with auto exposure enabled.
• Fixed case where House gable wall textures might not align properly with the wall underneath.
• Photo: When scaling multiple plants, they are now scaled about their individual origins.
• Fixed case where animated caustics could flicker on large bodies of water.
• Fixed error that could occur when adding Curb Ramps to Roads with holes in them.
• Fixed case where Embedded objects were scaling incorrectly when printed to a non-PDF file.
• Fixed case where imported DWG/DXF files could darken after showing or hiding layers.

Changes in previous updates:

• Fixed case where Deck Stairs could restore the wrong position when undoing changes to the Deck.
• Fixed case where complex Accents could appear distorted in the Perspective view.
• Fixed case where complex Regions could render incorrectly in the Plan view.
• Fixed case where the Realtime Camera could move slowly between two nearly adjacent points.
• Fixed case where a brief flash could occur during a Realtime Camera transition.
• Fixed Path Graders so they can now be created nearly closed.
• Fixed Printer Margins to render on top of other objects in the Plan view.
• Fixed case where scaling a model unevenly could cause it to appear darker in the Plan view.
• Fixed Create Movie feature to properly calculate the Realtime Camera speed based on the current FPS setting.
• Fixed to allow light glass glow to be customized (when the glow is set to a value greater than zero).
• Fixed case where shadows cast from landscape lights could fail to appear when creating a screenshot.
• Added Program Settings UI option “Include detail lines when printing Perspective view”. When unchecked, construction outlines from Area Graders, Path Graders, and other design-related lines will be omitted when printing the Perspective view while designing. (This option is checked by default.)
• Fixed Plant Symbol transparency to be applied when adding a new Plant.
• Fixed case where the Company Logo was not always rendering in 3D Labels.
• Fixed case where a DWG overlay was not updating in Perspective view after editing layers.
• Fixed case where a Plant Legend exported to Excel and added as an OLE object could appear as a white rectangle.
• Fixed case where Retaining Wall and Patio elevations near elevated Pools could change when opening a design.
• Photo: Fixed to only import visible objects when using the 3D Design Wizard.
• Updated Unilock materials.
• Added new Unilock UCARA fireplaces, gas fireplaces, and grill islands.
• Improved the appearance of plants (models and UltraRes) when viewed from a distance.
• When switching plants, the default plant symbol is now updated.
• Improved responsiveness of the progress dialog when rendering movies and screenshots.
• Fixed error that could occur when using Page Setup dialog without any printers installed.
• Fixed objects to show their full properties and measurements when initially added.
• Added support for extended wav files that include markers and other info.
• Fixed case where imported models were not rendering correctly.
• Fixed error that could occur when editing roof types.
• Added support for stereo ambient sound files.
• Added additional checks to ensure custom ambient sound files are in the required format (WAV, 16-bit, 44100Hz or higher).
• Fixed error that could occur when creating a movie that uses a custom audio file that is not in the required format.
• Fixed error that could occur when importing textures over 8192×8192 in size.
• Fixed error that could occur when rendering screenshots on computers with integrated GPUs.
• Fixed error that could occur when closing the software.
• Fixed error that could occur when rapidly selecting objects on computers with slower video cards.
• Fixed case where string lights were not restoring their animation setting.
• Fixed error that could occur when exiting the program.
• Fixed case where snowfall could become detached from the view when creating a winter movie.
• Fixed Accent Strips and Accent Shapes to support custom material settings.
• Fixed error that could occur when creating String Lights with only one bulb.
• Fixed text editor dialog to properly map Unicode characters entered using Alt+nnn method.
• Greatly Improved performance when working with large terrain.
• Photo: Fixed to properly print designs with background pictures that are wider than they are tall.
• Improved Path Grader performance on large terrains.
• Improved Rock Border performance on large terrains.
• Fixed Perpendicular snap to work in conjunction with the previous perpendicular snap.
• Fixed inaccuracy that could occur when creating long lines using the Angle/Distance dialog.
• Enhanced the Time of Day control to include a slider option.
• Fixed case where plant keys created by the Plant Label Wizard were not being saved and loaded.
• Fixed case where plant symbols could be cutoff when exporting the view to a PDF.
• Disabled GPU timeouts on systems that support DirectX 11.1.
• Edging with small curved sections are now more refined.
• When adding a shape, clicking on the last point no longer finishes the shape. This prevents the shape from being finished when accidentally double clicking. Right-clicking will close the shape as usual.
• Added option to render Dimensions in screenshots and Realtime Walkthroughs.
• Enhanced Alt+N support to include symbols 1-31.
• Added option to adjust the PDF output quality level. Low is 150 dpi, Medium is 300 dpi, and High is 600 dpi.
• Fixed error that could occur when editing a Height Painter.
• Improved point editing performance on very large custom models.
• Added support for archives over 2GB. Archives can now be any size.
• Added support for legacy snapping behavior when adding a new shape. To enable, check the option “Program Settings > User Interface > Use legacy snap behavior when adding new shapes”.
• Fixed case where overlays were not displaying proper transparency in the Plan view.
• Fixed the Animation Object to reverse the movement direction when the path is closed.
• Fixed case where setting a small elevation using the Move dialog was not being applied due to snapping.
• Fixed Move dialog to display initial values in meters instead of centimeters for consistency.
• Added support for arrow keys in the Move dialog to switch between movement and elevation.
• Fixed case where editing a multilevel deck could cause a stuck hourglass.
• Fixed case where videos were playing at double speed on Microsoft Media Player when using a custom stereo sound.
• Fixed case where accents were not hiding after being moved to a hidden layer.
• Fixed case where point snapping was not working properly when adjacent to two perpendicular corners.
• Fixed case where very large custom models could not be selected by clicking them.
• Fixed error that could occur when attempting to edit custom materials of a “Window Glass” window.
• Fixed case where deck skirting was rendering with incorrect shading.
• Fixed case where textures with transparency were casting incorrect shadows.
• Fixed error that could occur when browsing for plants and adjusting the information window height.
• Fixed case where scaled plant legends were reverting to their original size.
• Enhanced video card error recovery handling.
• Internal engine changes to help reduce video memory usage.
• Fixed art browser Search button to work when already pressed.
• Fixed door/window reflections to work properly when the “Flip model horizontally” option is checked.
• Fixed case where the default resolution displayed was not correct when taking a screenshot.
• Added new lattice textures for desk skirting and custom objects.
• Updated Panel Fence and Panel Fence Gate models to use more realistic materials.
• When creating a movie, the view now updates to show the frame being rendered.
• Fixed error that could occur when trying to import a model with over 1 million triangles.
• Fixed error that could occur when attempting to change a plant picture to a solid color.
• Fixed stepped retaining wall elevation lines to render properly.
• Reduced minimum Retaining Wall width from 6″ (0.15m) to 1″ (2.54 cm).
• Fixed error that could occur when creating a Hedge with two collinear points.
• Fixed case where custom materials for Stone Edging and Panel Fencing were resetting to their default values.
• Fixed case where semi-transparent objects were not rendering in the proper order in the Plan view.
• Fixed error that could occur when creating a sidewalk with only two collinear points and an attached curb ramp.
• Removed the “Snap to Surface” options from the Sprinkler Head and Jumping Jet objects (since that option is not compatible with those objects).
• Fixed case where overlapping pools could return incorrect water perimeter and/or coping measurements.
• Added “All Files” option to the Terrain Import Wizard file prompt (for importing files with non-standard extensions).
• Fixed Fountain and Jumping Jet objects to hide their effects when the objects are hidden.
• When starting a movie from the Realtime Walkthrough dialog, the dialog is now dismissed before staring the movie.
• Fixed case where custom window materials were not being applied properly.
• Fixed case where the Round Corners tool wasn’t working on shapes placed over uneven topology.
• Overlays now have a matte surface in Perspective view.
• Fixed error that could occur when importing elevations from a CSV file.
• Fixed case where shadows on modeling objects were not correct.
• Fixed Round Corners tool to work on lines which are nearly parallel.
• Fixed glass in Gate35 which was not attached to the doors.
• Moved legacy U-Cara models to category named “Modular 2022”.
• Duplicate Realtime Cameras are now listed when creating a movie to make duplicates are easier to find.
• Fixed case where objects were not snapping properly to roofs.
• Fixed case where the Window Glass object was not cutting a hole in the building wall.
• Fixed case where the preview window was black while creating a movie.
• Fixed case where water foam could disappear while editing.
• Fixed cases where the Mirror command was not properly orienting objects that are snapped to surfaces.
• Fixed cases where the Align command could produce incorrect results.
• Fixed case where enabling absolute elevation could change an object’s orientation.
• Fixed fire to not flicker when animated using the Animation object.
• Fixed case where menus could appear on the wrong monitor in dual monitor setups.
• Fixed case where the Model Import Wizard was not importing textures from FBX files.
• Fixed case where Building plan shadows were incorrect when Transparency is set to 100.
• Fixed Terrain Elevation Import Wizard to work with text and CSV files containing less than 5 columns.
• Other misc. fixes and improvements.
• Photo: Fixed case where Regions were not always matching their outline.

Changes in update 20.06 (released April 20, 2021):

• Updated Unilock materials.
• Fixed case where loading plant Abelia ‘Edward Goucher’ could cause an error.
• Fixed case where an error could occur when starting a Realtime Walkthrough.
• Fixed case where scaling a waterfall could cause an error.
• Fixed case where closing the program while loading a design could cause an error.
• Fixed error that could occur when saving a viewpoint during a Realtime Walkthrough.
• Fixed cases where the 2D shape boolean command was producing an incorrect shape.
• Fixed case where print origin in vertical direction was off by about 1/8″ depending on the printer.
• Fixed case where print margin was not reflecting the currently selected printer.
• Fixed error that could occur when calculating UltraRes plant growth.
• Fixed case where swimming pool water area calculation was incorrect when using a variable depth.
• Fixed to properly import SketchUp models which contain skewed transformation matrices.
• Fixed case where UltraRes plants were being rebuilt redundantly.
• Added option for specifying custom UltraRes plant cache directory.
• Added support for importing U-Level terrain elevations.
• Fixed case where small plants could disappear in the Plan view.
• Removed faint grid lines that appeared in some plant CAD symbols.
• Fixed panel fence gate “Fence34 Gate2” which had some extra geometry.
• Added option to options.ini for disabling fish food. See “Advanced Options Readme.txt” for details.
• Added ability to scroll art browser categories using mouse wheel.

To install the update:

1. Close Uvision 3D Landscape Creator 2020 if currently running.
2. Click the download link and save the file to your desktop or other folder.
3. Double-click the downloaded file to install the update.

Note: This will also update Uvision Landscape Photo to the latest version.

Changes in update 18.05 (released April 16, 2020):

• Added option for swapping mouse buttons during a Realtime Walkthrough (Environment Settings > Realtime Walkthrough). When option is enabled, the left mouse button moves the viewpoint and the right mouse button throws fish food.
• Fixed to calculate pool information when pool object is excluded from the project material list via the advanced options dialog.
• Fixed case where pool finish and tile calculations could be incorrect.
• Fixed case where DWG importer could fail when importing a drawing containing referenced objects which are out of range.
• Added U-Cara kitchen modules.
• Added support for snapping U-Cara modules to each other.
• Removed Unilock branding from their outdoor kitchen elements. (The objects are still present, but they now have generic names.)
• Enhanced the Terrain Elevation Import Wizard with options to increase slicing resolution and rotate points to match current compass direction.
• Modified the Art Browser to automatically display a tooltip if the product name does not fit within the thumbnail.
• Modified the Model Import Wizard to import files created using SketchUp 2019 or earlier.
• Updated Unilock materials.
• Improved realism of plant models illuminated by spotlights during a Realtime Walkthrough.
• Fixed case where the Height Painter tool was causing grass to disappear during a Realtime Walkthrough.
• Fixed case where the Picture object had blank spots when exporting the Plan view to PDF.

To install the update:

1. Close Uvision 3D Landscape Creator 2018 if currently running.
2. Click the download link and save the file to your desktop or other folder.
3. Double-click the downloaded file to install the update.

Note: This update will also update Uvision Landscape Photo to the latest version.

If you have a question or would like to report a problem, please contact our support department.

Changes in update 17.02 (released December 15, 2017):

• Added new Unilock materials.
• Fixed cases where grass wasn’t appearing during a Realtime Walkthrough.
• Fixed rare case of Realtime Walkthrough not starting on Windows 8.
• Fixed Plant Legend to export columns to Excel in the same order as they appear in the Plan view.
• Fixed case where Plant Legend was not restoring the correct size when loading a design.
• Fixed case where the Uvision Product Legend was not restoring the correct size when loading a design.

To install the update:

1. Close Uvision 3D Landscape Creator 2017 if currently running.
2. Click the download link and save the file to your desktop or other folder.
3. Double-click the downloaded file to install the update.

Note: This update will also update Uvision Landscape Photo to the latest version.

If you have a question or would like to report a problem, please contact our support department.

Changes in update 16.11 (released December 7, 2016):

• Fixed Overlay to properly regenerate Perspective view when DWG layers are changed.
• Fixed error that could occur when using a Plant Fill object with a Minimum Spacing of less than 6″ (0.15m).
• Fixed to automatically backup the design being edited when the file path includes the AutoBackup folder.
• Fixed error that could occur when importing a square photo.
• Fixed cursive fonts to render with more accurate spacing.
• Fixed slight inaccuracy that could occur when moving a single point while using the Shift key to constrain movement to a horizontal or vertical line.
• Includes all changes in update 16.10, shown below.

Changes in update 16.10 (released August 9, 2016):

• Fixed custom Pool Seat and Pool Stair materials to appear during a Realtime Walkthrough.
• Updated Oculus Rift drivers to support the newly released consumer version.
• Updated Unilock materials.
• Fixed Curb Ramps to only attach to visible Roads and Sidewalks (and not to objects in hidden layers).
• Increased rendering performance of plant symbols in the Plan view.
• Fixed case where creating a new Stream by loading a shape from the clipboard could cause an error.
• Fixed pool and deck lights to properly snap to vertical surfaces, and also to only snap to visible objects (and not to objects in hidden layers).
• Fixed plants to snap properly to the surface of Streams.
• Added “Edge Style” for controlling region edge softness. Also increased max size in “options.ini” from 512 to 2048 to support extra sharp edges if desired.
• Added two varieties of black mulch.
• Added support for importing models from SketchUp 2016.
• Enabled specular lighting at night to make water more visible in a Realtime Walkthrough.
• Slowed down keyboard panning speed while designing.
• Rocks are now reported in the Project Material List based on their model, not their material. This allows different rock styles to be priced separately.
• Fixed error that could occur when starting a Realtime Walkthrough while using a non-looping Character animation with a positive start delay.
• Fixed case where movie creation could fail if the computer’s sound system was not working or the speakers were unplugged.
• Fixed Decks Stairs to only attach to visible Decks (and not to decks in hidden layers).
• Increased influence of Height Painter “Taper” property (most apparent when stamping a large custom brush shape).
• Fixed case where terrain grass patterns were appearing in the horizon line during a Realtime Walkthrough.

To install the update:

1. Close Uvision 3D Landscape Creator 2016 if currently running.
2. Click the download link and save the file to your desktop or other folder.
3. Double-click the downloaded file to install the update.

Note: This update will also update Uvision Landscape Photo to the latest version.

If you have a question or would like to report a problem, please contact our support department.

Free Maintenance Updates for Version 2014

Changes in update 6.09 (released April 28, 2015):

• Updated Unilock materials.
• Fixed case where contour line consisting of a single vertical line was not rebuilding properly.
• Increased max Sprinkler Head radius from 50 to 200′.
• Fixed case where non-square borders were not tiling properly.
• Replaced morning birds audio due to DRM false-positives on YouTube.
• Photo: Added full set of stone and paver materials to Edging object.

Changes in update 6.08 (released March 6, 2015):

• Updated Unilock materials.
• Fixed plan detail Curve object to always default to a spline, regardless of the previous use of the Shape object.
• Fixed Landscape Light area of influence cone color to match light color.
• Fixed case where Google Maps Import Wizard was accessing the incorrect zoom level, resulting in “no imagery here” message.
• Increased maximum terrain size in Google Maps Import Wizard to 2100×2100′ (640x640m).
• Fixed plant pictures with the “flip vertical” option enabled to render properly during a realtime walkthrough.
• Fixed to draw 3D Dimension label at the correct size when exporting viewport to a file.
• Fixed Australia hardiness zone map and converted temperatures to Celsius.
• After creating a movie, fixed to go to the correct YouTube website when the option is selected which bypasses the normal upload dialog.
• Fixed case where an Accent Shape could have transparent stripes when using a solid color.
• Improved material tooltip to no longer display internal numeric code for solid colors.
• Fixed case where the Jumping Jet object was sometimes starting in the “on” state, even though a start delay was specified.
• When adjusting the elevation of an object using the mouse, the elevation now only snaps to 0 when global snaps are enabled.
• Fixed UltraRes plant “Long Leaf Pine” which was dropping its foliage during a walkthrough.
• Photo: Changed option “Include background in water reflections” to “Enable water reflections”. This will enable the pool interior to be seen more clearly and removes the “gray haze” that was otherwise seen when background reflections were disabled.

Changes in update 6.04 (released April 14, 2014):

• Updated Unilock materials and hatch patterns.
• Added support for importing models from SketchUp 2014.
• Improved quality of small curves.
• Fixed case where a flame effect could be added to a small spa that would normally only have one effect.
• Fixed case where pool water was not being property rebuilt during a realtime walkthrough.
• Added Unilock product categories to Art Browser.
• Enhanced Art Browser to automatically scroll so the currently selected category button is visible.
• Updated project material list message.
• Photo: Fixed case where custom textures used in 3D designs were not being properly transferred back to Photo.

To install the update:

1. Close Uvision Landscape Creator 2014 if currently running.
2. Click the download link and save the file to your desktop or other folder.
3. Double-click the downloaded file to install the update.

Note: This update will also update Uvision Landscape Photo to the latest version.
Important: This update will need to be installed on all computers that open designs which use the new materials.

If you have a question or would like to report a problem, please contact our support department.

Free Maintenance Updates for Version 2013

Changes in update 5.17 (released August 26, 2013):

• Added support for adding deck lights which snap to vertical surfaces.
• Fixed to allow full version to open trial designs which have been saved as archives.
• Fixed standalone Accent objects placed on pools and pool decking to render when Plan view is exported or printed.
• Fixed error that could occur when undoing changes to custom overlay materials.
• Fixed case where printing the project material list could result in repeated blank pages.
• Fixed case where part of the wall could show through doors or windows with closed blinds.
• Fixed Plant Legend to sort numeric plant keys properly.

Changes in update 5.16 (released April 18, 2013):

• Fixed standalone Accent objects placed on pools and pool decking to render when Plan view is exported or printed.

To install the update:

1. Close Uvision 3D Landscape Creator 2013 if currently running.
2. Click the download link and save the file to your desktop or other folder.
3. Double-click the downloaded file to install the update.

Note: This update will also update Uvision Landscape Photo to the latest version.

If you have a question or would like to report a problem, please contact our support department.