The Kudo 1.194 update introduces a complete Dark Mode UI, enhancing the visual experience, along with a new "Compare to Active Version" feature for better revision tracking. Key bug fixes include improvements in UI interactions, file handling, and editing commands—resolving issues like disappearing dialog boxes, incorrect rendering of infinite lines, and block attribute removals. Performance enhancements address network disconnections, crashes during user mentions, and export errors. This release focuses on stability, usability, and efficiency, ensuring a smoother workflow for ARES Kudo users.
New Features & Enhancements -
Complete Dark Mode UI: The entire UI has been updated to support dark mode, providing an enhanced visual experience.
New "Compare to Active Version" Option: A new feature has been introduced to allow users to compare the current file with its active version for better revision tracking.
Bug Fixes -
User Interface & Interaction
Fixed an issue where the cursor would change to a scroll cursor when clicking and dragging the toolbar.
Resolved a problem where the dialog box would disappear after renaming a layer in the "Layer" tab under Active Drafting Style.
Addressed an issue where duplicate layer names were still renamed even after clicking "OK" on the alert message.
Fixed a bug where the command window would lose focus when clicking on the drawing header buttons.
Corrected a blank space appearing below vertical lines when opening a drawing in view-only mode.
Fixed malfunctions affecting certain keyboard shortcuts.
File Handling & Rendering Issues
Resolved an issue that prevented DXF files from opening in ODA 24.7.
Fixed a crash that occurred when opening specific DWG files (e.g., "Hotel B_16.dwg").
Corrected an issue where infinite lines would not render at a 45-degree angle.
Fixed a bug where block attributes were removed after using PASTEASBLOCK.
Resolved an issue where the status of attached PDF/DGN files was incorrectly displayed in the References palette.
Editing & Commands Issues
Fixed a bug where entities could not be deselected during active commands once selected.
Resolved an issue where changes made in EditComponent mode were not saved when closing the drawing.
Fixed an issue where XREF unload and reload functions would only work after a rebuild.
Addressed crashes caused by clicking on stretch grips of inserted blocks from the Block Library.
Corrected the issue where the multiline ruler appeared in the wrong location when clicking on the graphics area (GA).
Resolved an issue where the undo function in tables did not revert cell data type changes.
Fixed a bug where text resizing did not work correctly in tables and layers under XDR.
Performance & Stability Fixes
Fixed a network disconnection issue that occurred while using the hatch command under specific workflows.
Resolved errors encountered when exporting DWG, DXF, and PDF files in XDR.
Fixed crashes that occurred when mentioning a user using the 'Down' key in comments.
Resolved an issue preventing Tile Configurator commands from running for Sample Partners.
The BLOCKCOLLECTION command is now available in Enterprise builds.
This release delivers a refined dark mode experience, improved file comparison tools, and critical stability fixes, enhancing the overall user workflow in ARES Kudo 1.194.