Maya 2017 Update 2 -

While the update aimed to stabilize Maya 2017, which some users found "buggy" early on, user reviews highlight a mix of relief and persistent issues.

: You can now view environment map reflections directly in the viewport without complex Hypershade workarounds. 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. While the update aimed to stabilize Maya 2017,

: Introduced hierarchical collections , making it easier to organize and control overrides in large projects. It also streamlined the process of adding lights to render layers by making them default additions. : Introduced hierarchical collections , making it easier

“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

: Allows for more accurate reflectance at normal angles.