ENGAGE V1.4.3

[h3]Content Creator Tool (Beta)[/h3]
The content creator tool empowers users to create more comprehensive VR experiences, lessons and events. It builds on top of and is complementary to the core ENGAGE platform.
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Key highlights for this Beta update include:
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o Addition of a visual timeline for assembling VR content experiences, inspired by leading designs 3D animation and video editing software.
o More user-friendly interface and functionality across all features in the editor.


[h3]Smartphone & Tablet version, for Android devices (Beta)[/h3]
Users can now download and run ENGAGE on Android Smartphones and Tablets
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o This version of ENGAGE is focused on attending meetings, events and collaborative work sessions.
o It does not have the full suite of tools and features as provided on other devices such as VR and PC desktop.
o Compatible devices must use Android 7.1 or higher, have a minimum RAM of 3GB, and have an internet connection of 10MB download/upload or higher to run ENGAGE.
o It is recommended to use headphones for this release for best experience.


[h3]User Functions[/h3]
Users can now do the following inside a session:

o Raise their hand to get attention.
o Clap hands to show appreciation.


[h3]New Languages[/h3]
o German
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[h3]Stage Barrier[/h3]
o IFX can be placed with colliders turned on, to block users walking onto the stage for important events and sessions.
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[h3]IFX Functions[/h3]
o Users can lock IFX in place inside a location in VR.
o Users can clone IFX inside a VR session.
o Some IFX have the option to turn on colliders, so avatars cannot walk through them or can stand on them.
o Users can load an IFX with an Image URL associated and displayed on it.

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[h3]Avatars[/h3]
o Avatars now sit more elegantly in seats than prior versions.
o Avatar does not collapse when the headset removed on Oculus devices. It now enters a paused state, with voice output audio muted.

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[h3]ENTERPRISE Client Features[/h3]
o Option to hide all public VR sessions inside ENGAGE, only showing VR sessions which are contained privately within the ENTERPRISE group.
o Option to hide all public VR events inside ENGAGE, only showing events that are contained privately within the ENTERPRISE group.

[h3]Events[/h3]
o Overbooking - Hosts can set an event to have more registrations than the max capacity of users in a VR session in ENGAGE.
o The max capacity per subscription type still applies, however the guest list is now easier to manage for hosts.
o Events Guide - An events guide is now available to download at https://engagevr.io/events_guide


[h3]IFX[/h3]
o Highlighting IFX is now more natural using point, hover and click interactions in the session for all devices.
o The visual impact of the spheres is reduced as they are set to default off for all users.
o Users can show spheres if they hold the "interact" button (Left click on desktop, trigger on most VR controllers).


[h3]Login[/h3]
o Users can save login credentials and login with 1 click instead of entering a password every time.


[h3]Main Menu [/h3]
o New setting to turn off the music which plays in the background on login and main menu.


[h3]Major UI / UX Updates[/h3]
o In VR session menu
o Registration & Login
o User Settings in VR
o Main Menu
o Join Menu
o Create Events View
o Events List
o Content Menu
o All menus - Updated size of UI for enhanced readability on all platforms
o New app icons on all ENGAGE software applications


[h3]Users List in Session[/h3]
o Non-host users in a VR session can now see a list of users within that session.
o Added a visible microphone volume level indicator when users started speaking.


[h3]User Management for Hosts[/h3]
o Hosts can now mute users, but allow users to un-mute their own microphone.
o New users joining a session are now muted if the global user setting for the session is set to mute.
o New users joining a session prevent can be seated automatically, if seat users and seat lock are active in the session. Only applies if there is enough seating in the location.


[h3]Voice Communication[/h3]
o Improved audio for voice communication on all devices.
o Smartphone and Tablet version is still in Beta, therefore there are still some known issues.


[h3]Production Stability[/h3]
o Improved stability of the ENGAGE platform across many of its web related services


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[h3]Forms and Quizzes[/h3]
o Fixed known issues with occassional unresponsive buttons


[h3]Youtube Video[/h3]
o Updated plugins to fix some compatibility issues.


[h3]Language Translation Updates[/h3]
o Minor updates to translations in Korean & Chinese.