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Sphere XG: Release Notes

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Written by Alistair Wells

October 27, 2026

  • Manage your project annotations more effectively with new views and summariesOctober 20, 2026

  • Save time when duplicating a sheet, automatically copy location markers

  • View multimedia (video, audio and image) attachments from within your annotations

  • Don't lose your place! Navigation History is now recorded in the browser and the "back" and "forward" buttons can be used to return to previous Sphere XG views.

  • Split screen improvements now features better transitions between waypoints or different models. 3D models can now rendered in either panel and 3D models and point clouds can be overlayed in any of the two views.

October 20, 2026

  • Manage your project annotations more effectively with new views and summaries

    Quick summary on the project page that shows all of the annotations in the project that can be sorted by ones assigned/created to/by you

Two new views for the annotations on the project dashboard

Calendar View

Status Board

Selecting the annotation now opens a side panel and renders a preview of the 360/Point Cloud, letting you rapidly inspect each annotation and navigate through them

  • Improved mobile view with all pages being responsive and maximize screen space

October 13, 2026

  • More precise 3D navigation – Hold the C key while navigating to slow movement and position the camera more precisely.

  • Cleaner embedded viewer – A simplified viewer is now available for embedded workflows, providing a cleaner experience without the navigation panel.

  • Smart Navigation preference remembered – Your Smart Navigation setting is now saved in your browser, so you don’t need to enable it again each session.

  • More reliable location markers – Fixed an issue that could cause location markers to move after saving.

  • Improved point cloud visibility controls – Point clouds now hide immediately when using the visibility control.

  • Improved ROVI waypoint navigation – Corrected camera height when navigating to ROVI waypoints from the minimap.

  • Better waypoint visibility – The waypoint currently being viewed remains visible for easier orientation.

  • More reliable E57 exports – Fixed an issue that could cause structured E57 exports to fail in projects without a project point cloud.

  • Smoother capture browsing – Reduced flickering when quickly moving over captures in the sidebar.

  • More reliable Draft-to-Live transitions – Fixed an issue that could cause a crash when switching to Live view without a published point cloud.


September 16, 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 scenes. See Create and Manage Annotations.

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

  • 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.

  • 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. See Create and Manage Annotations.

  • 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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