Improved control over deck construction methods. Can now specify fascia height on decks, post width and height. Option to set individual deck posts as support post that extend to ground. Set post height for staircases and continuous hand rail flush over posts. It also includes additional material application options.

16 new railing styles. Offset spindles, glass, wire, composite, and custom material sections. 

1146 new 2D CAD symbols added to library. Enhanced control over symbol groups such as snapping, grouping/ungrouping..

The new photo rendering engine is a physically based rendering (PBR) solution exploiting state-of-the-art algorithms that simulate the flow of light according to physical equations. Also introduced are a new set of physically based materials with parameters based on the optical properties of metals, glass, matte, glossy, and transparent surfaces. PBR lighting and materials combine together to produce stunning images of photographic quality. Improved rendering times with responsive interrupt. Customizable rendering settings lets you control draft and final rendering time limits. 

Glass panes added to windows, doors, and skylights for more realistic look in standard rendering. Photo rendering using glass effect that replicates real life double pane window glass characteristics