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Sphere XG: Release Notes

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Written by Alistair Wells

September 30, 2026

  • Smart Navigation – Navigate projects using a SCENE-style experience with intuitive orbit and first-person controls.

  • VideoMode Annotations – Add point annotations directly to VideoMode 360 panoramas.

  • Improved VideoMode Accuracy – Trajectory lines now align correctly with their start and end waypoints.

  • Simplified Gaussian Splats Publishing – Gaussian Splats generation is now automatically handled during publishing.

  • Registration Improvements – Updates to registration refinement workflows further streamline project preparation.


September 16, 2026

  • Improved Performance – Reduced memory usage and improved point cloud loading speeds for large projects.

  • Gaussian Splats in Walk Mode – View, measure, and annotate Gaussian Splats directly in Walk Mode.

  • Walk Mode Analysis – Perform point cloud analysis without leaving Walk Mode.

  • Improved Draft View – Easier navigation and management of large projects through Draft View enhancements.


September 1, 2026

  • Orbis Point Annotations – Create annotations in Orbis trajectory panoramas even when depth data is unavailable.

  • Faster Point Cloud Loading – Additional performance improvements for smoother project navigation.


August 31, 2026

  • Area Elevation – Position floor plans more accurately within the 3D environment.

  • Custom Waypoint Colors – Organize projects with configurable waypoint colorization.

  • Point Cloud Performance – Improved memory management and loading behavior.


August 25, 2026

  • Zoom Lens for Orbis Images – Create more accurate measurements and annotations in Orbis imagery.

  • Cleaner VideoMode Experience – Reduced visual clutter for easier navigation.

  • Improved Stability – Reliability improvements for annotation and trajectory workflows.


August 17, 2026

  • Unified Draft View – Upload, registration, and publishing workflows are now managed in one place.

  • More Reliable Analysis – Improved consistency for point cloud analysis workflows.

  • Improved Navigation – Updates to trajectory visualization and project navigation.


July 2, 2026

  • Enhanced VideoMode Workflows – Improved trajectory management, filtering, navigation, and downloads.

  • New Screenshot Tool – Capture and download screenshots from Viewer, Walk Mode, Split Screen, and Overview.

  • Better Annotation Experience – Improvements to annotation creation, editing, and attachment handling.

  • Improved Data Management – Faster and clearer upload progress plus publishing improvements.

  • Registration Enhancements – Updated quality thresholds, unsaved-change warnings, and improved multi-selection.


February 5, 2026

  • Focused 3D Visualization – Hide and show point cloud datasets to focus on the areas that matter most.

  • Faster Annotation Creation – Improved performance when creating annotations in large projects.

  • Enhanced Structured Exports – More control over Structured E57 exports with improved data selection.

  • Simplified Navigation Tools – Consistent waypoint actions across the project tree and overview map.

  • Area & Sheet Terminology – Updated terminology for a clearer and more intuitive user experience.


January 22, 2026

  • Improved Viewer Stability – Fixes for split screen selection, VideoMode trajectory editing, and point cloud visibility.

  • Registration Performance Improvements – Faster calculations and a redesigned issue management experience.


January 14, 2026

  • HEIC & HEIF Support – Upload and work with modern image formats for both 2D and 360 imagery.

  • Integrated Data Management – Reduced loading times through tighter integration with the Viewer.

  • Undo & Redo Registration Changes – Easily revert registration edits and recover from mistakes.

  • Improved Terminology Consistency – Updated terminology creates a more consistent experience across Sphere XG workflows

  • Usability & Reliability Improvements – Numerous fixes across navigation, sheets, trajectories, and project management workflows.

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