Autodesk® Revit® 2026 is now available, and the recently released Enscape 4.6 is fully compatible, ensuring a seamless transition and uninterrupted design workflows. While both software updates bring a host of new features, this post focuses specifically on what's new in Revit 2026 that Enscape users will be interested in.
Revit enhancements covered:
- Accelerated Revit Graphics (Tech Preview)
- Toposolid enhancements
- Manage Links: better visibility of imported CAD
- Wall definition and modeling developments
- IFC and Coordination Model Enhancements
- Recap Pro for Revit plugin
Enscape-related enhancement covered:
- Improved support for Revit Filters and Graphic Override
With continued support for the latest Revit release, Enscape allows users to take full advantage of enhanced performance, new capabilities, and greater stability—without compromising their visualization process.
Revit 2026 enhancements
Revit 2026 introduces several valuable features for visualization workflows, including the Accelerated Graphics Tech Preview for smoother, GPU-accelerated 3D navigation, enhanced wall and material modeling tools for greater detailing precision, and streamlined CAD and coordination model management to support easier, more efficient collaboration across disciplines. These improvements make real-time rendering and design communication faster and more visually consistent.
In with the new, out with the old
With Revit 2026 now supported, Enscape continues to follow its policy of supporting the latest four Revit versions (2023–2026). As a result, Revit 2022 will be removed from the installer and no longer supported three months after the official release. Chaos recommends updating to a supported version to ensure compatibility.
Accelerated Revit Graphics (Tech Preview)
One interesting addition, especially for visualization specialists working in large complex Revit models, is the Accelerated Revit Graphics Tech Preview—a significant first step toward modernizing Revit’s long-standing graphics pipeline. This new feature, which can be activated via the Graphics tab in the Options dialog, dramatically improves responsiveness and smoothness when navigating models, particularly in 3D views.
When enabled, the performance difference is immediately noticeable. Most geometry—including linked Revit models—renders with greater fluidity and includes visual enhancements like surface patterns, colors, and silhouette edges. While this marks real progress, it’s important to note that lineweights and line patterns are not yet supported in this preview version.
The feature also introduces a per-view toggle (available in the view's top-right corner or via the right-click context menu), allowing users to selectively apply accelerated graphics. However, certain view types and display modes—such as sheets, activated viewports, drafting views, legends, and visual styles like Realistic or Shadows—are currently excluded from support.
It’s also worth noting that while this update offloads more rendering work to the GPU, activating it in multiple views can lead to increased RAM usage. Users working on large or complex projects should monitor system resources accordingly. The good news: enabling this tech preview makes no changes to your Revit project files, so there’s no risk in experimenting with it.
Having tested this feature on several large-scale projects, I can confidently say the performance improvements are dramatic, a night-and-day difference. As a participant in the monthly sprint reviews for this feature, I’ve also had a front-row seat to its ongoing development. Based on what’s coming, the future looks very promising for end users, particularly those involved in real-time visualization workflows.
For more on this feature, check out this Autodesk webinar: Accelerated Graphics Tech Preview in Revit 2026 Webinar.
Accelerated Graphics controls and settings
Toposolid
Toposolids, first introduced in Revit 2024, gain new options archviz specialists will appreciate. You can now copy and paste points and lines across floors, roofs, and toposolids. New subdivision tools add flexibility, including negative-height subdivisions, ideal for depressions or cutouts, as shown in the image below (a railing configured to look like a curb was hosted to the exposed edge of the toposolid). A new Cut Void Stability toggle increases the likelihood of successful Boolean operations.
The maximum point threshold for a toposolid has also increased from 10,000 to 50,000. This is user-configurable via the Revit.ini file, but pushing it too far could introduce performance concerns. These changes, along with better cut/fill accuracy and support for complex linked topography via ACC, make toposolids a more production-ready tool.
Bonus tip: Notice the new filters in the Project Browser in the image below. The first option is the traditional option that shows everything. Then there are options to narrow down to each category, like Families, Schedules, etc.
Toposolid sub-divide enhancement
Manage links: better visibility of imported CAD
A subtle but highly practical enhancement in Revit 2026 is the inclusion of imported CAD files in the Manage Links dialog. While it's a bit unconventional, since imported CAD files aren’t technically "links," this change is nonetheless a welcome one.
Previously, imported CAD files were only visible through a view's Visibility/Graphics settings, making them difficult to locate and manage. Removing a CAD import required you to find and select it directly in a view—a tedious task if you didn’t know which view it was in, or if it was hidden.
Now, you can simply go to Manage Links, select the imported CAD file, and click Remove—no hunting through views required. This small change significantly streamlines CAD management, especially for large, multidisciplinary projects where multiple CAD files may be imported throughout the design process.
Imported CAD files are easier to find
Wall definition and modeling developments
Revit 2026 introduces several modeling enhancements that are particularly beneficial for visualization professionals focused on high-fidelity detailing. One standout improvement is the ability to create walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs without core layers. This allows for more precise finish, only assemblies, ideal for realistic material representation and cleaner junctions in visualization workflows.
A new Layer Priority setting, now decoupled from the traditional Function parameter, provides granular control over how individual layers clean up at joins. For those who depend on tightly resolved finishes for rendering or design documentation, this offers a much-needed boost in detailing accuracy and visual clarity.
Additionally, Revit 2026 introduces a room-based wall generation tool. Users can now quickly generate walls by selecting rooms or boundary segments, with the Tab key toggling the inclusion of structural columns. This feature is especially useful for interior layout visualization or when retrofitting existing spaces, allowing for rapid envelope generation and visualization-ready geometry with minimal cleanup.
Changes to how walls are defined and created
IFC and coordination model enhancements
While Enscape currently does not support IFC Links or Coordination Models in Revit 2026, recent improvements to these features are still noteworthy for teams involved in coordination and openBIM workflows.
Coordination Models, those lightweight, multi-format reference models used for clash detection and design review, now benefit from enhanced graphical representation. Although details are limited, the update appears to offer better visual clarity and improved performance, making these models easier to interpret during the coordination process.
Additionally, Autodesk reports that IFC file orientation and loading performance have improved by up to 50%. While actual results may vary depending on project complexity, these enhancements represent a meaningful step forward for openBIM workflows, especially for multidisciplinary teams collaborating across platforms and geographies.
Though these elements are not yet renderable in Enscape, their continued development suggests growing support for interoperability and visualization-friendly coordination in future releases.
Visibility control for coordination models
Recap Pro for Revit plugin
Revit 2026 allows users to incorporate mesh data into projects and easily toggle between different layers. This capability streamlines the modeling process, saving valuable time and enhancing efficiency, particularly when working with complex geometries.
This is a feature I have not used yet, and I assume Enscape does not yet support it. But it creates some interesting possibilities we will all want to keep our eyes on. Here is a video posted by Autodesk: ReCap Pro Plugin for Revit.
Enscape-specific enhancements
In addition to the Revit 2026 enhancements, Enscape 4.6 also has several enhancements to boast about. Here are two particularly relevant to this article.
Improved Support for Revit Filters and Graphic Overrides
Enscape now supports Revit Filters and Graphics Overrides for linked models, enhancing visual consistency between Revit and Enscape renderings. The update also includes support for background patterns. This is toggled on via Enscape’s General Settings dialog as shown below.
One particularly valuable application is model coordination. For instance, in the example shown below, a ceiling element has been made transparent in Revit, revealing the structural and MEP systems above—now fully visible within the Enscape environment.
Note: The “Custom” Display Settings option and accurate override display for nested links are not yet supported; these features will be added in a future release.
Enhanced Revit filters and graphic override support in Enscape
Update to DLSS 4 Super Resolution with Optimized Presets
Enscape’s updated support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 (Deep Learning Super Sampling) brings significant performance and visual quality improvements to real-time rendering, especially when using an NVIDIA RTX-based GPU. DLSS leverages advanced AI-driven image reconstruction, allowing Enscape to render scenes at a lower internal resolution and upscale them intelligently, delivering smooth frame rates without compromising detail. This is particularly valuable in design reviews, walkthroughs, or VR sessions where maintaining high visual fidelity and responsiveness is essential.
As I detailed in this Enscape blog post, DLSS enables architects and visualization specialists to work more fluidly within complex, detail-heavy models. The latest update expands on this foundation with support for DLSS 4 Super Resolution, along with optimized presets that fine-tune the balance between performance and quality based on your hardware and use case. Whether navigating large BIM models or producing cinematic animations, these enhancements ensure Enscape users can fully harness the power of RTX graphics for elevated, real-time experiences.
The updated image below, which is based on the original blog post announcing DLSS support linked above, I show how Enscape uses all three cores on the NVIDIA RTC GPUs.
To learn more about Enscape and NVIDIA DLSS support, here are some additional resources:
- Blog post: Enscape Leverages NVIDIA DLSS for Improved Performance and Quality
- Article: Enscape Advances Architectural Visualization with NVIDIA's AI-Powered Rendering Technology
- Webinar recording: NVIDIA DLSS and Enscape: Introducing the Latest Technology in Real-Time Visualization
Conclusion
With Revit 2026 and Enscape 4.6, architectural visualization workflows take another meaningful step forward. From GPU-accelerated graphics and enhanced modeling precision to smarter coordination tools and AI-driven rendering performance, these updates reflect a growing alignment between BIM authoring and real-time visualization. Whether you're focused on immersive design reviews, refined material detailing, or streamlined model coordination, this latest release cycle delivers features that directly support faster, more flexible, and visually compelling outcomes.
As the industry continues to evolve, staying current with these tools not only enhances productivity but also unlocks new possibilities for how we communicate and experience architecture. Keep experimenting, stay informed, and make the most of what Revit and Enscape now offer, because the best visual workflows are built on both innovation and iteration.
