Lumion 2020 introduced a workflow for custom materials, though many presets remained non-PBR. | Feature | Capability | |---------|-------------| | Material Channels | Color, Roughness, Metallic, Normal/Bump, Opacity, Emissive, Displacement (limited) | | Real-time Previews | Yes, in viewport | | Preset Library | ~1,000 materials (wood, stone, glass, water, etc.) | | Limitations | No true SSS (subsurface scattering) for skin or wax; limited anisotropy for metals |
Many architecture firms standardized their training materials around Lumion 2020. They have custom material libraries and styles saved. Upgrading to a new version would require retraining 50 staff members. So, they stick with 2020 until their hardware dies. lumion 2020
Client approved after minor revisions. Lumion’s ability to show real-time changes allowed immediate feedback on glass reflectivity and shadow angles. Lumion 2020 introduced a workflow for custom materials,