ENGAGE News

[h3]Enterprise Administration Portal[/h3]
o Removed the Parent Group column from the Groups page to optimize page load. This information is still displayed on the Settings page for each individual group.

[h3]Security and Performance[/h3]
o Optimized Session and Event listings in both the ENGAGE app and web application to improve performance during peak load.
o Additional updates and improvements that benefit the stability of the platform.

[h3]Avatars[/h3]
o Improved facial expressions and animations for My Face avatars

[h3]Cloud File Manager (Beta) - selected ENTERPRISE clients only [/h3]
o As the recipient of a shared file, you can now see the name of the original owner of that file
o You can now preview video, audio, and image files from the Cloud Files menu before you load them into a session




[h3]Avatars[/h3]
o Improved consistency of skin tones when viewed on different devices
o Improved avatar clothing, hair, proportions, and walk animations


[h3]Cloud File Manager (Beta) - selected ENTERPRISE clients only [/h3]
o Deleted files in the recycle bin now show the date on which they were deleted
o You are now notified if you choose to update the details of a file and that update fails. For example, if the update is interrupted by a network issue


[h3]Enhanced seating system [/h3]
o Improvements to the seated position of avatars


[h3]Locations[/h3]
o Improved spawn functionality in locations to ensure avatars are always placed optimally within the spawn zone on entry


[h3]Security and performance [/h3]
o Important updates and improvements that benefit the stability of the platform




[h3]Cloud File Manager (Beta) - selected ENTERPRISE clients only [/h3]
o Minor bug fixes


[h3]Content Editor[/h3]
o Clones of IFX take the latest position of the IFX that they are cloned from
o Minor bug fixes for the user interface


[h3]Enhanced seating system [/h3]
o Additional checks are performed on seats to prevent multiple avatars from occupying the same seat


[h3]Media[/h3]
o Tearing and distortion that occurred with some YouTube videos has been rectified
o If you use a standalone VR headset and share a PowerPoint presentation, the full extent of each slide is now visible


[h3]Recordings [/h3]
o When you view a recording made with a previous version of ENGAGE, the glasses worn by avatars accurately match those worn at the time of recording


[h3]User Interface[/h3]
o The virtual keyboard is no longer displayed in the content menu on desktop devices

[h3]Avatars[/h3]
o Additional improvements to the new system





[h3]YouTube Video[/h3]
o Fixed display issues with videos occasionally not playing


[h3]Cloud File Manager (Enterprise Only)[/h3]
o Deleting a cloud file in content editor caused menu to be unusuable
o Other minor bug fixes


[h3]Avatars[/h3]
o Minor Bug Fixes


[h3]Media Links[/h3]
o UI adjustments for Korean language


[h3]Translations[/h3]
o Minor translation updates to the languages we support

[h3]New Avatar System - Version 2.0 of ENGAGE brings an entirely new avatar system built from scratch with many new features and improvements[/h3]
o Better tracking, locomotion, and body movement
o A garment filter system to allow you to quickly find the right clothing for your occasion
o Additional selections of all types of clothing
o Enhanced decal options
o A wide-ranging new color palette selection for all types of apparel
o Enhanced facial customization
o Additional hairstyle options, eyebrow styling and color choices
o New make-up and nail polish range with opacity and gloss option
o Up to 10 full body avatars on standalone VR devices
o Mobile avatar preview option
o A new mirror mode lets you “be” your avatar as you create it
o New enhanced avatar seating system allowing custom poses and predefined poses for specific apparel types
o Much more


[h3]New Locations[/h3]
o Hospital
o Virtual Campus


[h3]Cloud File Manager - Enterprise Only[/h3]
o Users now can save and upload any files to the cloud that are created inside ENGAGE
o They also can upload and manage multiple types of media files & use them inside an ENGAGE session
o NOTE – Access to this new beta feature will be limited for initial rollout to approved beta testers only for now.





[h3]Gizmo Feature Enhancement[/h3]
o Snap to ground function has an updated interface design with a dedicated snap to ground arrow
o Increment snapping mode has a magnet mode which provides better increment snapping control for both position and rotation. This can be further fine-tuned with sensitivity controls.
o Additional input modes allow you to adjust movements using Analog sticks and mouse wheel commands
o Optimized interaction for better performance and usability


[h3]Voice in Session[/h3]
o System and software upgrades for improved service and stability


[h3]Security and Performance[/h3]
o Important updates and improvements that benefits the stability of the platform


[h3]Content Editor[/h3]
o Many small improvements to UX and UI
o Recordings can now be edited to force full body for selected users
o Several improvements to content and SDK features




[h3]Recording Playback Issues[/h3]
o Minor fixes to recording playback issues


[h3]Voice In Session[/h3]
o Several fixes for user voice when connecting and disconnecting during session, losing audio when changing location and when using headphones


[h3]Whiteboards[/h3]
o Fixed issue with whiteboards where they were not visible to some users


[h3]Media Player[/h3]
o A number of issues have been fixed for displaying slides, zooming, media volume and video display issues

[h3]Oculus Quest 2 Link[/h3]
o Fixed issue where the application had performance issues when linked to PC


[h3]Oculus Quest 2 / Pico[/h3]
o Fixed intermittent performance & frame rate issues


[h3]Join Session [/h3]
o Fixed regional connection issues experienced by some users