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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 2 months ago

🛠️ Kudo 1.197 – Release Notes

🚀 New Features

🌐 Web & UI Enhancements

  • New "BIM" Ribbon Menu: Added a new BIM tab with essential BIM commands for improved modeling workflows.

  • Block Library R2 – Email Notification: Shared users now receive email notifications after source files are replaced in Block Library R2.

  • Introducing the "Show Last Highlight" button in A3 — enabling users to easily revisit the most recent command highlight on the ribbon for quicker review and better workflow continuity.


🐞 Bug Fixes

🧱 Block Library

  • Resizing UI: Fixed block row shift and blank space when resizing the Block Library dialog.

  • Block Units/Factor: These values now correctly update when selecting a block from the Trinity Library.

  • Annotation Block: Prevented infinite loader issue during insertion.

  • Drag and Drop: Blocks now insert properly using drag-and-drop.

  • Missing Scale Step: Restored scale step prompt in command window during block insertion.

  • Warning Messages: Added missing alerts when replacing a block with an identical file.

  • Hover UI: File names now underline on hover.

  • Email Notification Bug: Editors with “Never” notification preference no longer receive emails after file replacement.


📑 Tables & Attributes

  • Dialogs Overlap: "Note" and "Edit Table" dialogs no longer obstruct selected cells.

  • Text Alignment: Row content is now properly aligned.

  • MAKEBLOCKATTRIBUTE Dialog:

    • Fixed missing fields: "Annotative scaling", "Width".

    • Prevents style creation using previously deleted style names.

    • Multiline behavior checkbox now works correctly.

  • Multiline Option in CLI: Improved command window message clarity.

  • Multiline Checkbox Persistence: Properly removed when ATTMULTI is set to 0.


🗂️ Layers, XREF, and External Files

  • XREF Nested Files: Restored rendering of nested references in the graphic area.

  • "Reload All" Button: Corrected issue where PDFs and DGNs were not refreshing.

  • Dropbox XREF: Eliminated file error on load.

  • LayerManager: Fixed session crash on lock sorting.

  • Layer Freeze/Unfreeze: Resolved crash issue on electrical drawings.


🖱️ UI/UX Corrections

  • Layer Dialog Buttons: Prevented overlap of 'Close' and 'Yes' buttons.

  • PropertyPainter: Selection highlight adjusted so the icon appears outside the boundary.

  • Options Dialog: Now opens centered within the drawing space.

  • VIEWTILE Command: Eliminated "Unrecognized command 1" error message.

  • Entity Selection Delay: Improved selection response time in graphic area.

  • Entity Creation Blink: Entities no longer flicker when being created.

  • Editor Crash on Save: Resolved crash during save operations for sample partners.


💬 Commenting & Sharing

  • Commenting Server: Fixed communication errors during command execution (ATF specific).

  • Permissions UI: Fixed unresponsive sharing dialog in markup view.

  • OneDrive/Nextcloud Sharing:

    • Viewer-only links no longer show "Get editor rights" button.

    • Editor access now persists when accessed via shared links.


📂 File Handling & Storage

  • File Name Display:

    • Fixed browser tab title updates post-edit.

    • Drawing thumbnail name updates without needing a page reload.

  • Incorrect File Size: Now accurately displayed after uploads.

  • Version Management:

    • Versions now appear as unselected after being unmarked.

    • Fixed stuck "Delete" label in search results.


🌐 Kudo Drive & Sync

  • Cloned Files: Identical name clones no longer persist in Shared files.

  • Reload Bug: Moved block files no longer reappear after reload.

  • Expired Account Message: No longer flashes briefly on page refresh.

  • 503 Errors: Prevented logout or crash when file is shared from Commander without suggestion list.


📌 ARES Kudo (A3) Specific

  • Show Last Highlight Button:

    • Disabled when no drawing is open.

    • Hidden when no commands are highlighted.


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