As a Revit and Sketchup user, I like that Enscape could be used in both softwares. Enscape got the tools that a professional needs to be able to deliver their design with ease. One that sealed the deal was great customer support when I had issues with my software, approachable and prompt. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Apart from some minor crashes and bugs, it's a little annoying that Enscape-created materials are not integrated in the RVT file. This could be experienced when working on RVT files in different units. When I open the model in a different PC, the Enscape created material doesnt transfer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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Speed over quality is the best feature, even competing with others like Twinmotion, Lumion, D5 among others. The ease of use, integration and capacity to get to a final configuration is also one of the best features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
There is a long road to get closer to what BIM software is about. Enscape as a plugin that mostly fits the BIM softwares, it needs to grow also as a BIM thinking tool. Objects need to be treated as they would also be seen on technical drawings, not only render images. Please turn this render software to a BIM visualition tool that also has smart data for architects ang professionals that use BIM softwares Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Speed and Real Time Rendering - I still remember the days of setting up a 3D modeled scene and having to wait all night to get a rendered result, only to find out that the lighitng and materials still needed some tweaking. Rinse and repeat that process countless times and you can quickly relaize the inordinate amount time necessary to get adequate results. Having the ability to change out materials and and add or remove lights and see virtual instant results is priceless in the AEC industry. It takes a little time and use to get used to all the settings but it's usable "right out of the box", so to speak. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
My only complaint, and it's a mild one, is that I wish there were more built-in assets (trees and vehicles in particular) that are more suitable for the North American market. For example, when placing vehicles in a project, I would want to show more SUV's than cars since that's what most people drive in the U.S. It changes the spacial realtionship in garages and parkig lots. Same comment about the trees. I work primarily in Florida, and the most common trees are sabal palms and live oaks, neither of which are included in the asset library. This may seem like a non-issue for most people but it is noticable in my projects. Admittedly, they are always adding new assets so hopefully over time, there will be more region specific assets added. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The thing I like the best about Enscape 3D is that I can see all the placed assets in my model making software of Rhino. Other softwares don't have that feature, so I can't see where I've placed the assets in my mode. Enscape allows that and it makes architectural design so much easier and effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The main thing I don't like about Enscape is that students still have to pay for it. I remember it used to be free, but now it isn't. If they could make it free for students again that would be awesome since as a student it is quite expensive and the university doesn't reimburse. That would be my only complaint about Enscape 3D. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Enscape is extremely user friendly making it a great choice for beginners. After it is downloaded it automatically is implemented into all compatible 3D modeling software, and is just a click away within the existing software. Escape makes applying materials and lighting very easy while making it look photorealisitc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The only thing that causes me a bit of trouble is that beacuse Enscape is a real time renderer and you can walk through your model, the smallest movement can change how it looks drastically. This makes it a little tricky to get single rendered photos, at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Ease of use, ease of integration into Sketchup (and REVIT), easy material manipulation and speed. We use it fairly regularly on our projects because it's as easy as opening a parallel window when running the parent program (we use it mostly in Sketchup). Without any formal training, after a few days of using it, we can do renderings that we feel are as good or better than about 90% of those you see online from third party vendors on LinkedIn and other sites. And it's a easy/great way to show clients different material changes or design changes, including during value engineering process.
Probably my favorite part is the objects library - infinitely superior to what comes with Sketchup, even the user created content. The trees, landscaping, people are awesome. Clients even comment on how great they look compared to 3rd party renders. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Our office operates on Microsoft Surfaces, as we're work from home. Enscape as I've been told from customer support is not compatible with REVIT on a Surface, due to graphics card/driver limitations. So we can't use REVIT. Otherwise, it's great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Enscape gives us the ability to present our design to clients to help them better understand our vision. The initial reaction once they see the finished product almost always captivates their interests immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
If the program can come with animation (people, animal, waterfall). The integration into SketchUP is easy and great!
Ideally we would like to see more movement, especially with water. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is very compatible with Revit and SketchUp, easy to import, and starts rendering. The implementation of Enscape in BIM software is great, making its use worthwhile and making it very likely to be used as often as possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The price point for Students is a little bit of a turn-off since it's not cheap. I also feel for landscape architects there could be a wider range of species like in TwinMotion and the possibility of changing the age of vegetation would make for great rendering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Enscape being a plug in to the native CAD software, very well integrated with CAD software and thus its ease of use is phenomenal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Even though it is phenomenal for it's ease of use, I strongly feel that it is not baked to it's full potential. Instead, I feel it is somehow not being developed fully and this it lags behind the competitors of real time rendering softwares. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Ease of use and ability to quickly visualize a project/sketch or idea. The assets and materials are great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The latest versions tend to crash quite a bit and graphics can get a little muddy with skies and sunlight on materials/textures. Also, artifical lights could be a little easier to use and cleaner looking, which seems to work well in Revit but not as easy with Sketchup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
My favorite thing about using Enscape in SketchUp is that it's fast and responsive engine works the same way SketchUp does. What I mean by this is that it is quick and intuitive and you can quickly get your ideas visualized and exported in a variety of ways without having to learn complex settings and terminology. The included library of materials, plants, people, vehicles and objects make it even more convenient to add life to your imagery. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The only complaint I have about Enscape at the moment would be that I feel it is not as realistic as other engines and there is an issue with matching 2point cameras from SketchUp. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
