: Community feedback from platforms like Autodesk Forums suggests that while many issues were addressed, some users still faced challenges with the undo queue consuming excessive memory when the Hypershade was open and intermittent crashes during full-screen view switching. User Perspective
: Supports blurred reflections for non-shiny surfaces. Maya 2017 Update 2
The most celebrated addition in this update was the improved visual fidelity within the workspace, allowing artists to see more accurate material behaviors without jumping into a final render. : Community feedback from platforms like Autodesk Forums
“Finally, Maya supports environment map reflections in Viewport 2.0... Works well with the aiStandard shader.” ddankhazi.com · 9 years ago Maya 2017: Graph Editor Updates Maya 2017 Update 2
: Allows for more accurate reflectance at normal angles.
: Improved Fresnel modulation for realistic material viewing.