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ARES Kudo release notes - 1.197

Find out the latest updates and features we’ve released with version 1.197. ARES Kudo, Release Notes, 2025, Release Date 05-05-2025

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Written by Levi Miguel
Updated over 3 weeks ago

πŸ› οΈ Kudo 1.197 – Release Notes

πŸš€ New Features

🌐 Web & UI Enhancements

  • New "BIM" Ribbon Menu: Added a new BIM tab with essential BIM commands for improved modeling workflows.
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  • Block Library R2 – Email Notification: Shared users now receive email notifications after source files are replaced in Block Library R2.
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  • Introducing the "Show Last Highlight" button in A3 β€” enabling users to easily revisit the most recent command highlight on the ribbon for quicker review and better workflow continuity.
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🐞 Bug Fixes

🧱 Block Library

  • Resizing UI: Fixed block row shift and blank space when resizing the Block Library dialog.
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  • Block Units/Factor: These values now correctly update when selecting a block from the Trinity Library.
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  • Annotation Block: Prevented infinite loader issue during insertion.
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  • Drag and Drop: Blocks now insert properly using drag-and-drop.
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  • Missing Scale Step: Restored scale step prompt in command window during block insertion.
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  • Warning Messages: Added missing alerts when replacing a block with an identical file.
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  • Hover UI: File names now underline on hover.
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  • Email Notification Bug: Editors with β€œNever” notification preference no longer receive emails after file replacement.
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πŸ“‘ Tables & Attributes

  • Dialogs Overlap: "Note" and "Edit Table" dialogs no longer obstruct selected cells.
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  • Text Alignment: Row content is now properly aligned.
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  • MAKEBLOCKATTRIBUTE Dialog:
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    • Fixed missing fields: "Annotative scaling", "Width".
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    • Prevents style creation using previously deleted style names.
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    • Multiline behavior checkbox now works correctly.
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  • Multiline Option in CLI: Improved command window message clarity.
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  • Multiline Checkbox Persistence: Properly removed when ATTMULTI is set to 0.
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πŸ—‚οΈ Layers, XREF, and External Files

  • XREF Nested Files: Restored rendering of nested references in the graphic area.
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  • "Reload All" Button: Corrected issue where PDFs and DGNs were not refreshing.
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  • Dropbox XREF: Eliminated file error on load.
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  • LayerManager: Fixed session crash on lock sorting.
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  • Layer Freeze/Unfreeze: Resolved crash issue on electrical drawings.
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πŸ–±οΈ UI/UX Corrections

  • Layer Dialog Buttons: Prevented overlap of 'Close' and 'Yes' buttons.
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  • PropertyPainter: Selection highlight adjusted so the icon appears outside the boundary.
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  • Options Dialog: Now opens centered within the drawing space.
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  • VIEWTILE Command: Eliminated "Unrecognized command 1" error message.
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  • Entity Selection Delay: Improved selection response time in graphic area.
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  • Entity Creation Blink: Entities no longer flicker when being created.
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  • Editor Crash on Save: Resolved crash during save operations for sample partners.
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πŸ’¬ Commenting & Sharing

  • Commenting Server: Fixed communication errors during command execution (ATF specific).
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  • Permissions UI: Fixed unresponsive sharing dialog in markup view.
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  • OneDrive/Nextcloud Sharing:
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    • Viewer-only links no longer show "Get editor rights" button.
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    • Editor access now persists when accessed via shared links.
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πŸ“‚ File Handling & Storage

  • File Name Display:
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    • Fixed browser tab title updates post-edit.
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    • Drawing thumbnail name updates without needing a page reload.
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  • Incorrect File Size: Now accurately displayed after uploads.
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  • Version Management:
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    • Versions now appear as unselected after being unmarked.
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    • Fixed stuck "Delete" label in search results.
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🌐 Kudo Drive & Sync

  • Cloned Files: Identical name clones no longer persist in Shared files.
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  • Reload Bug: Moved block files no longer reappear after reload.
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  • Expired Account Message: No longer flashes briefly on page refresh.
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  • 503 Errors: Prevented logout or crash when file is shared from Commander without suggestion list.
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πŸ“Œ ARES Kudo (A3) Specific

  • Show Last Highlight Button:
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    • Disabled when no drawing is open.
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    • Hidden when no commands are highlighted.
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