# 2021.17.0 - August 19, 2021

**Environments**

`Preview`, `Admin-FTS`

###  Catalog

**Stage previews** have been added to Catalog Items so that you can preview products in different Stages within the platform.

Use the `Stage` tab in the player preview to see the list of available Stages and swap them in real time:<br>

<figure><img src="/files/SRdBNcMv5b24pniUqDt7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

If Stages have attributes, they will be displayed so you can configure the `Stage`:<br>

<figure><img src="/files/D1Tl17fn4VyxknUYpeis" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

`Stages` allow you to preview Items by using the `Items` tab. If the Item has attributes, they will be displayed:

![](/files/96JAlFXHwYmcwCQ49fPO)

The `Stage` preview can also be displayed when the player is embeded.

### Virtual Photographer

**Zoom quality** controls have been added for the Virtual Photographer player settings.

In Organization > Player settings, you can set the zoomed image quality and loading behavior:<br>

<figure><img src="/files/3TTauxowsDaZS7J16hTD" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Besies the resolution and quality settings, you can optionally set a delay for when the zoomed version loads: a number of seconds or upon zoom.

### WebGL

**Glass** can be represented in WebGL using the new Transmission properties in Physical Materials.

![](/files/Xeg7S6Upe7ytYXbdFOCn)

Under `Transparency`, turn on `Full Transmission`:<br>

<figure><img src="/files/ZddoPMAjONPplCksbXpo" alt="" width="515"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

`Transmission` properties will be displayed:<br>

<figure><img src="/files/ODosNvUFmNTnddCHZikz" alt="" width="531"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Falloff** properties have been added to Physical Materials as an Operator.<br>

<figure><img src="/files/rguIFj8EPlE6XndMBGKB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Add the new `Falloff` operator:<br>

<figure><img src="/files/RhyuBJQ5qcyBxca6V45K" alt="" width="548"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Assets

**Trash** has been added to Assets so that you can easily see what has been deleted and restore Assets.

Use the new `Go to trash` link on the Assets listing page.<br>

<figure><img src="/files/s7WTC9kPppkBGOqSjOlI" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Here you'll see a list of all Assets that have been deleted, who deleted them, and when they were deleted. You can also search and filter the listing:<br>

<figure><img src="/files/swAU08QKlzZk8hV2eBzC" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can restore multiple Assets using bulk actions:<br>

<figure><img src="/files/tzmWHEgqNeLIzvC9Hzkt" alt="" width="479"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can restore individual assets by right-clicking them and seleting `Restore`:<br>

<figure><img src="/files/7zNIKrdHyoi4fFLaKT8i" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can view deleted Assets by clicking them. You can choose to restore from this page:<br>

<figure><img src="/files/mibmxv7j4vAPqQrWgIx8" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Assets will be restored to their original folder.

### API

**Global Attributes** can be created, retrieved, and updated via the existing Product Import API: <https://docs.threekit.com/docs/product-import-api>

Sample:

```shell
{
    "attribute": {
      "type": "Asset",
      "name": "item attr test",
      "assetType": "model",
      "values": ["#TEST"],
      "defaultValue": { "assetId": "0e54ce92-39a2-40fc-8694-1611c748099c" }
    }
  }
```

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### Bugs/Cases

* GL7247 - Image unavailable is flashing before render loads
* GL7266 - Asset-Share Link returns a 404 error when used on Windows device
* GL7363 - Vray Dome lights render incorrectly when their rotation is different than 0
* GL7375 - Vray PostEffects are being applied to PNG images instead of EXR images
* GL7383 - Set property by metadata query performance
* GL7412 - Proxy Scene should not load Vray asset in front end
* GL7415 - Embed player shows empty configurator instead of hiding it
* GL7422 - Images not showing on production website


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