Enscape 3d - 4.0.1.48

Users on the Enscape Forum reported that version 4.0.1.48 caused Sketchup 2023 to crash almost immediately upon launch or randomly during use.

A rock-solid, polished release. If you’re already on Enscape 4.x, upgrade. If you’re on 3.5, this is worth the jump for the performance gains alone.

A critical shift in version 4.0 is the exclusive support for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4 chips). Intel-based Macs are no longer supported for this version.

Improved integration within the Chaos ecosystem allows for seamless data transfer via the V-Ray Scene Exporter , enabling users to move projects from Enscape into V-Ray, 3ds Max, or Cinema 4D. System Requirements Enscape 3D 4.0.1.48

A new engine for artificial lighting improves the accuracy and softness of shadows, enhancing the photorealism of night scenes. Refined UI:

The built-in material editor features improved handling of height maps (displacement) and refined adjustable clearcoat properties for automotive or high-gloss architectural finishes. 4. Optimized VR Performance and Meta Quest 3 Support

Designers can instantly see the spatial and aesthetic impacts of their structural choices. Users on the Enscape Forum reported that version 4

If you experience stuttering or frame drops in massive master-plan projects, apply these quick adjustments within the Enscape Settings panel:

The release introduced several "narrative-shifting" features: Ray-Traced Artificial Lights

Available for Windows users with hardware-accelerated ray tracing, this feature provides sharper, more realistic shadow edges for small light sources and improved behavior for large light emitters. If you’re on 3

Instantaneous synchronization of textures and geometry, making it perfect for rapid schematic design.

: The interface was completely reskinned with a new blue-shaded palette to improve readability and align with the broader Chaos Brand Ecosystem Key Features & Rendering Enhancements

| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | | Enscape’s proprietary real-time ray tracer | | Graphics API | DirectX 11 / DirectX 12 (optional) | | Hardware ray-tracing | NVIDIA RTX 20/30/40 series (for fastest performance) | | Minimum GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 (4 GB VRAM) | | Recommended GPU | NVIDIA RTX 3070+ / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | | CPU | Multi-core Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7+ (for asset loading) | | RAM | 16 GB minimum, 32 GB recommended for large scenes | | Disk space | ~2 GB (plus cache and exported assets) | | VRAM usage | ~3–6 GB for typical architectural scenes |