The latest ARES Kudo update enhances stability, usability, and cloud performance. Missing commands like VSCURRENT, VISUALSTYLECURRENT, and REBUILD have been restored, and the CLI now supports overwriting output files. The job list loads additional rows automatically for smoother navigation, and help documentation was updated for the new ViewTiles feature.
Major fixes resolve Xref crashes and visibility issues during copy, undo, and nested reference actions. The cursor and interface now behave consistently, with corrected icon alignment, tooltips, and dropdowns. Random crashes, viewport rebuild bugs, and headless mode issues have been eliminated, improving overall stability.
The CLI, Block Library, and collaboration tools have also been refined—duplicate uploads, blank palettes, and comment recording errors are now fixed. Undo/redo controls, reset timing, and cloud file handling are smoother.
Overall, this release delivers a more reliable, visually polished, and efficient ARES Kudo experience across drawing, cloud, and collaboration workflows.
🧩 Stories
Added missing
VSCURRENT/VISUALSTYLECURRENTcommands.CLI: Added support to overwrite output files.
Job List: Automatically loads more rows as users scroll.
📘 Help Updates
Updated help documentation for the ViewTiles option in the Ribbon View tab (inside the ViewTiles panel).
🐞 Bug Fixes
1. XREF & Drawing Management
Fixed multiple crash and disappearance issues:
Copying Xref hid the original drawing.
Attached Xrefs vanished after copy, move, or undo actions.
Incorrect status update in Reference Palette after Undo.
Crashes after undoing detached Xref using Ctrl+Z.
Nested references not loading when FONTALT dialog appeared.
Missing drawing preview in the graphic area.
Regression: Xref not unloading until rebuild.
Regression: Xref crash on nested references with multiple attachments.
2. UI / Cursor / General
Fixed cursor visibility issues:
Cursor not visible or disappearing after certain actions (Notes, GA, Sheets).
Pickbox color not updating on white background (Linux).
Fixed line color icon alignment in Properties palette.
Fixed broken dropdown UI for long style names (Kudo Blob).
Corrected tooltip visibility for Multiline Editor button.
Fixed missing REBUILD command in Ribbon.
Fixed double-click responsiveness for block, note, and table entities.
Fixed Esc key requiring two presses to unselect hatches after pattern change.
Fixed icon mapping in Boundary Preservation button.
6. Regression & Stability
Fixed:
ARES Kudo random crashes and unstable sessions.
Headless mode not working.
Sample partner drawings crashing.
Missing layer visibility in Layer State dropdown.
Entity previews missing when moving.
Status bar text shifting when ribbon minimized.
SHEET: Viewports appearing broken until rebuild.
7. CLI & Job Management
Fixed:
Duplicate uploads to cloud storage.
Cloned jobs losing checkbox selections.
Batch job expansion failures.
Failed job notifications appearing early.
Random file/folder errors during operations.
Drawings failing to open from Google Drive.
8. Block Library
Fixed:
Duplicate nested sub-blocks in Public Library and TBL Palette.
Blank Block Library palette.
Block previews missing in some folders.
Blocks not fitting in view on smaller screens.
Poor thumbnail zoom.
Duplicate blocks in Public Library.
9. Collaboration & Comments
Fixed:
“COMMENTS” command not working for some users.
Regression: Communication error during “Picture Recording” and “Voice Recording”.
10. Miscellaneous
Fixed RESET TO DEFAULT timing issue when clicked too quickly after SAVE PREFERENCES.
Regression: Older file version downloads causing errors (Google Drive).
Undo/Redo button state handling corrected.
Removed broken “100% X” status indicator in My Fonts tab.