The ARES Kudo 1.202 and 1.203 releases delivered major improvements across block library functionality. Key highlights include multiple ViewTile layouts, and enhanced job management with dynamic loading. Over 50 bug fixes addressed issues in XREF handling, block uploads, and cloud storage integrations. User experience was further improved through updated dialogs, internationalization, and better help documentation. These updates enhance drawing precision, collaboration, and performance across the ARES Kudo app.
✨ New Features & Stories
🗔 ViewTile & Ribbon Layouts
Implemented multiple ViewTile layout selections via Ribbon.
Addressed layout-specific issues including missing lines, incorrect view activation, and layout resets.
📤 File Uploads & Job Management
Enabled file upload from device during Job creation.
Updated job list to load more rows dynamically as user scrolls.
Improved scheduled job messages in Drawings Automation for better clarity.
Added AWS v2 support and CLI enhancements for batch jobs.
🛠️ Improvements
🈂️ Internationalization & Language
Updated Japanese font mappings for improved text rendering.
Improved Polish translations in the automation banner.
Ensured SSO validation messages are translated in all supported languages.
🧠 UI/UX & Dialogs
Adjusted Sheet/Model Background searchability in Options dialog.
Reworked inactive session dialogs, AppCast modal scaling, and floating UI behavior on tablets.
Updated Kudo dialogs (Phase 1) for consistency and accessibility.
🐞 Bugs Fixed
🧱 Block Library R2
Resolved:
Uploading multiple folders and file rename extension issues.
“Edit” button behavior for public blocks.
Tree view inconsistencies, slow parsing, and scale factor bugs.
UI errors when clicking "Explore Contents" on non-nested blocks.
Editing public blocks, unexpected tab opens via MMB.
Folder save failures and version promotion errors.
🔗 Cloud Storage & Permissions
Fixed:
Google Drive, Nextcloud, and OneDrive integration issues.
Lost connections on Recycle Bin open.
Sharing permissions not applying or timing out.
Restore from Trash and file visibility issues.
📄 XREF, INSERT, MULTILINE, IMPORT
XREF:
Fixed missing PDF entities, reload button state, and file info refresh.
Resolved freeze/lag when running commands after attaching drawings.
Ensured invisible XREFs are handled properly when filenames differ.
INSERTBLOCK: Corrected mismatched insertion points.
Multiline Attribute Editing:
Fixed command window, palette lock, disabled inputs, and dialog exit behavior.
IMPORTPDF: Ensured file list renders properly when folder has over 30 items.
💬 Collaboration, Sharing & A3
A3 Bot now:
No longer overlaps the top menu on Android.
Respects palette bounds on resize and avoids ribbon overlap.
Addressed:
Drawing edit session conflicts and alerts.
View-only links incorrectly redirecting to login.
🧪 Regression & Random Issues
Resolved:
Broken 3D graphics (ATF Pixel tests).
Recent file thumbnail delays.
Missing hatch pattern updates in command window.
Firefox-specific blank tab and slow load bugs.
Broken SAVE PREFERENCES button resetting all settings.
Unstable UI in long text combo boxes.
UI scaling glitches below 100% zoom.
Unexpected modal/tab behavior across features.