Download Standalone Update (any version to v1.5 [1446])
size: 20.1 MB
(Click the link and save to your computer or right click the link and select save as. It may take up to an hour on a 56k connection.)

This standalone update only needs to be downloaded by users who cannot currently run MyVirtualHome due to hardware or other issues.

Users who can run MyVirtualHome do not need to download this installer. Instead, start the software while connected to the internet. The software will update itself if "Yes" is selected at the prompt to "Download and apply the update?"

Fixes and Enhancements List (version history)
A number of enhancements have been made available in and earlier updates and are detailed below.

Version 1.5 [build 1446] 11th May 2006

• Introducing MyVirtualHome Online!
  MyVirtualHome Online debuts in v1.5. Here you will be presented with information about product updates and new releases of manufacturer objects and materials. More exciting features such as online tutorials will become available as this area expands.
  
  
• Dramatic Expansion of Hardware Support
  MyVirtualHome now runs on a much wider variety of hardware including computers with significantly lower specifications. It also now runs in software rendering mode if no dedicated graphics hardware is found.
  
  
• Support for Lower Screen Resolutions
  The software now supports resolutions lower than 1024x768 correctly. The 800x600 and 640x480 resolutions are now supported by default and scale the user interface appropriately. Some users will experience performance benefits by selecting these resolutions.
  
  
• Dynamic Performance Adjustment
  MyVirtualHome adjusts visual quality to achieve useable performance while running. If the camera is not moved, quality is progressively restored.
  
  
• Performance Improvements
  In addition to the above dynamic adjustment, some dramatic performance improvements have been made, particularly in the top-down Plan View camera mode.
  
  
• Standard HomeShare Save Slots
  HomeShare save slots now behave in the same way as local save slots. That is, there is no longer any need to save locally and then push up to a HomeShare slot - just save or load homes to or from these slots as normal.
  
  
• Improved Hardware Compatibility Test (MVHDiag.exe)
  Compatibility test logic has been improved and the user interface changed to make this tool easier to use.
  
  
• Numerous Usability Features, including:
  - Faster loading time;
  - Hide user interface when dragging objects;
  - Darken background when modal dialog has focus;
  - Application menu appears when clicking top-left logo;
  - Placed-on-wall objects now snap to default heights;
  - Tips now displayed while loading & saving homes;
  - Improved compression of data files.

• Introducing HomeShare!
  The HomeShare feature enables users to share homes with MyVirtualHome member businesses. This is achieved via upload and download to and from a central repository. All users have an additional five online save slots, each of which has a private access code 'key'. Simply give a member the key to enable them to download your home. Enter a member's key in the Load Home dialog to download one of their shared homes.

• User Image Placement in Picture Frames
  
  
• Online Directory Search from within MyVirtualHome
  
  
• Orthographic (non-perspective) Plan View Camera
  
  
• Autosave & Recovery
  
  
• Numerous Usability Features, including:
  - Ability to lock Floorplans in place;
  - Improved lighting with adaptive tessellation of large surfaces;
  - Improvements to Context Menu;
  - Finer dragging when zoomed in;
  - Animated busy cursor.

• Merging of Multiple Branded CDs
  
  
• Faster Installation
  
  
• Network & Relocatable Installation Support (Schools' Edition)

• Added Support for non-SSE Processors
  
  
• Expanded Graphics Hardware Support
  
  
• Improved Lighting System
  
  
• Numerous Usability Features, including:
  - Wall dragging with attached cabinets improved;
  - Right-click on components to search online;
  - Added sound volume control;
  - Improved stair handling and snapping;
  - Improved reliability of 'Nudging' logic;
  - 'Clear Furniture' now removes wall fixtures.