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ARES Kudo release notes - 1.198 + v1.199

Find out the latest updates and features weโ€™ve released with version 1.198 + v1.199. ARES Kudo, Release Notes, 2025, Release Date 12-06-2025

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Written by Levi Miguel
Updated over a week ago

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Kudo 1.198 + v1.199 โ€“ Release Notes

๐Ÿš€ New Features

๐ŸŒ Web & UI 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.
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๐Ÿž 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.

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