Expanded Video Animations, In-App Update Notes, Faster Closet Workflow & More

Version 4.0.49692 · June 22, 2026

Summer starts with a bang in VORTEK Spaces with a major update designed to elevate your design presentations. This update introduces a powerful new ways to animate your 3D models during video presentations, enhances closet design workflows, and brings more interactivity to your projects — helping you create more engaging client experiences.

With frequent updates comes frequent update notes: VORTEK Spaces now informs you of the latest features and collections as soon as they become available. Never miss a moment, stay trendy!

What’s New in VORTEK Spaces?

Area	What Changed
🎬 Video Animations	Two new viewpoint animations for doors, drawers, appliances, and animated models.
👤 In-App Release Notes	Stay informed with update notes displayed directly inside the application.
📦 Inspiration Source Files	Open original `.cvj` or `.skp` files from inspiration projects for further customization.
🧥 Faster Closet Workflow	Improved clothing replacement, selection, and expanded rod attachment behavior.
⚙️ Import System Improvements	Better stability for Cabinet Vision and Mozaik imports.
🐛 Bug Fixes and Improvements	Rendering, selection, UI, and stability fixes across the application.

Animate Models and Doors During Video Presentations

A highly requested feature makes its appearance in VORTEK Spaces: the ability to automatically animate doors and 3D models during a video recording. These new animations let you control both mechanical movements and animated behaviors directly inside viewpoints list — making your presentations more dynamic, realistic, and immersive. Ideal for cabinet makers willing to showcase the depth and details of their cabinets, or for closet designers willing to bring some wow factor to their presentation.

Add animations using the “+” button in the viewpoint list (Visit tab).
Two new animation types: Opening Animation for models that can open & On/Off Animations for animated objects such as ceiling fans or stove burners.
Upon opening the animation properties, click directly on the models you want to animate to trigger animations during the video playback.
Animate multiple objects at once by selecting multiple models in the same animation.
Stack animations with different delays to create richer storytelling sequences.

What can can be animated

Doors, drawers, cabinets, and appliances opening and closing.
Animated objects such as cooktop flames, faucets or ceiling fans (on/off control).
Any compatible model from CAD imports or the VORTEK Spaces library.

How much control do you have?

Set opening delay (in seconds) before animations start.
Enable or disable automatic closing behavior.
Preview animations in real time using a dedicated slider.
Expert Mode: Adjust animation speed for precise timing.

Furthermore, architectural elements such as staircases, moldings and windows are now ignored when object entrance and exit animations are played. A new option is available in those animation’s properties to reactivate their entrance.

Whether you’re showcasing storage functionality or highlighting key design elements, this system helps you communicate intent clearly and create presentations that truly stand out.

Stay Updated With the Latest Update Notes

Newly released updates as well as published material and model collections are now directly displayed in VORTEK Spaces, so you’re always aware of what’s new.

A popup highlights new features when you launch the app after an update.
Each update includes a quick overview and a link to the full article.
Access updates notes anytime via Settings > Get Help > What’s New?

How Can I Learn from Existing Designs Faster?

You can now download original CAD files from inspiration projects to open them directly in your favorite design tools. Simply right click on any project downloaded from our inspiration projects list and head to Properties. From there, look for the Project Source File section.

Save a copy locally before editing.
Downloaded .cvj files can be opened in Cabinet Vision.
Downloaded .skp files can be opened in SketchUp.
Explore and adapt designs without affecting the original inspiration.

Note: project source files can only be accessed from a curated selection of inspiration projects.

How Has the Closet Experience Improved?

Some aspects of the closed design experience have been refined to provide designers and woodworkers with a faster and smoother workflow.

Replace hanging clothing models with a single click with smarter clothing model replacement (ctrl+h).
Select hangers and clothing items individually.
Automatic 3D model rod attachment expanded to Closet Pro projects.
Fixed top-down view behavior in ClosetPro projects.

More Reliable Project Imports

Cabinet Vision: MDF door profiles now display correctly in .dxf imports.
Mozaik: Fixed incorrect display issues for certain models.

Other Fixes & Improvements

Many mirror models now support full property customization.
Improved selection in certain Collada projects.
Vertical synchronization (V-Sync) is now enabled by default to reduce screen tearing.
This option can be disabled via the Properties > General tab.
LED strips now correctly follow visual indicators.
Expert Mode: Double-clicking a viewpoint now opens its properties.
Other fixes: rendering, selection, interface, and overall stability improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new animations ?

You can animate both mechanical elements (doors, drawers, appliances) and animated objects (fans, lights, cooktops) using the new Opening Animation and On/Off Animation available upon clicking on the “+” button in the viewpoints list of the Visit tab.

Can I animate multiple objects at once?

Yes. Multiple selected objects will animate simultaneously. You can also chain animations with different delays to create more dynamic sequences.

What happens if I try to animate an already animated object?

Trying to animate an already animated object will trigger the opposite animation. For example, settings an On/Off Animation for an already spinning ceiling fan will stop the fan from spinning, and vice versa. Settings an Opening Animation for an already opened cabinet will automatically close the cabinet door, unless the Auto Close toggle is off.

Do the new animations work with CAD-imported projects?

Yes. Animations work with both CAD-imported models and VORTEK Spaces library assets, as long as they support those types of interactions.

Where can I view update notes inside the app?

You can access them anytime under Settings > Get Help > What’s New?, or view them automatically after installing a new update.

Can I try VORTEK Spaces for free?

Yes. VORTEK Spaces offers a free trial — no credit card required. Start your free trial →

How do I update to VORTEK Spaces?

Download the latest version directly from your VORTEK Spaces application, or check for updates on the VORTEK Spaces Microsoft Store page.

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