LAST UPDATE: 2027 SP2 (27.2.1.3142)
You can download the latest update here: https://www.graebert.com/cad-software/download/ares-electrical/
Build No. 27.2.1.3142 (SP2) - Released 19/10/2026
New Features/Enhancements:
Context-sensitive help links ARES Electrical commands and dialogs to relevant help topics. [AE-1321]
Electrical settings are accessible from the Options menu for easier configuration. [AE-1285]
Wire segments can be manually set to address from the left or right side. [AE-1283]
The Budget Import Tool's file picker defaults to a new path and includes a sample file. [AE-1254]
Electrical properties can be propagated through connected wires, with options to replace and propagate. [AE-1187]
Library:
Inserting a wire without an associated block no longer crashes the application. [AE-1368]
Cancelling the Properties dialog from the Start Page no longer crashes the application. [AE-1363]
Pasted components from the Components Pallet display correctly instead of as folder icons. [AE-1347]
Renaming a contact symbol no longer affects all instances or corrupts contact tags. [AE-1289]
Component tags display correctly when filtering by tag in Pallet Project. [AE-1327]
Contacts from linked accessories in the library are available for insertion when placing components. [AE-1284]
Wires display correctly in the edit block environment when creating a subcircuit. [AE-1366]
Export/Import:
Connected components now appear in the Terminal Strip list for all templates. [AE-1376]
Exporting projects to PDF includes the watermark image as expected. [AE-1290]
Exported PDFs display the page total attribute on the cover page and index. [AE-1251]
TAG_INI and TAG_END fields are correctly populated in cable exports. [AE-1243]
The EXPORTDGN command is available in ARES Electrical for exporting to DGN format. [AE-918]
Mechanical Layout:
Replacing Page Group Blocks after Template removal no longer crashes the application. [AE-1296]
Performance:
Executing Electrical commands in non-electrical drawings no longer causes crashes. [AE-1372]
The Place and Circuit dialog displays existing circuits and locations in the project. [AE-1375]
Insertion prompts consistently display keyword options across the application. [AE-1308]
Exported electrical plugin files are in UTF encoding. [AE-540]
Electrical Features:
Cables from the Cables Palette insert correctly into the Project Palette. [AE-1373]
Double-clicking manually addressed wires no longer shows an error message. [AE-1356]
The 'Horizontal connections only' option allows wires to route between horizontal and vertical ducts. [AE-1249]
AEWIREPROPREPLACE updates wire colors consistently across pages. [AE-1361]
Wire routing in ARES Electrical no longer slows down or crashes. [AE-1339]
Wire routing completes without causing ARES Electrical to crash. [AE-1335]
Wire routing with two transition symbols calculates correct wire length in lists. [AE-1328]
Cross references update correctly when applying the Table Type setting. [AE-1319]
INVERTAUTOMATICADDRESSING updates addressing without invalid selection errors. [AE-1318]
Column and line information displays correctly for wires 26.1 and 23.1. [AE-1297]
Components automatically dock to horizontally drawn wires. [AE-1292]
Automatic wire numbering starts from 1 on all project pages. [AE-1281]
Removed page groups no longer appear in the page group list. [AE-1279]
Removing pages or page groups no longer causes flickering in the Pages Palette. [AE-1271]
Automatic addressing in ARES Electrical 2027 correctly assigns wires 26.1 and 23.1. [AE-1253]
Wire spacing aligns with the grid when defined by mouse click with Snap enabled. [AE-1248]
Page Group Index pages now load group properties and Index data correctly. [AE-1303]
Wire preview snaps to grid when drawing with SNAP enabled. [AE-1247]
The TWO-PHASE option appears once in the command prompt for wire groups with four or more wires. [AE-1113]
Canceling 'Library properties - New cable' no longer creates a 'New folder'. [AE-762]
Deleting a newly added Circuit requires reopening the Local Circuit dialog. [AE-421]
Replacing blocks in the Pages Palette now functions correctly in general arrangements. [AE-1370]
Selecting an index or cover page for a page group no longer shows 'Multiple Values'. [AE-1302]
Settings:
Insertion Angle Quadrant field restricts input to predefined values. [AE-1317]
Focus remains on the newly added field in the 'Register representations' dialog under Manage Tab > Settings. [AE-543]
User Interface:
Right-click menu options in Pages/Projects palettes function correctly. [AE-1301]
Electrical palettes display by default on application start. [AE-1291]
Catalogs and Symbols palettes hide when disabled in the My Setup tab. [AE-1246]
HELP menu in ARES Electrical functions correctly. [AE-984]
AI Assistance in ARES provides accurate paths for Electrical commands. [AE-853]
ARES Electrical commands are highlighted when searched using A3. [AE-852]
In the Electrical workspace, buttons in the Draw tab's Properties panel are correctly aligned. [AE-376]
Multiple checkboxes can be selected in the 'Local circuit' dialog. [AE-599]
Build No. 27.1.1.2156 (SP1) - Released 15/07/2026
Library:
The Properties Type dropdown options in the Edit Properties dialog within the AECADNECOMP Block Editor have been restored, ensuring users can efficiently select and modify component properties. [AE-1268]
Library export in ARES Electrical 2027 completes efficiently, resolving long delays. [AE-1232]
Library search functionality has been restored for user-defined imported .aepack files. [AE-1214]
The 'Filter by' field in the Library now functions correctly when copying component drawings, ensuring accurate filtering. [AE-1063]
Navigate directly to inserted components in the graphical area with the revamped 'GoTo' feature. [AE-1065]
Users gain the ability to specify more than 10 connection points per component, enhancing design flexibility. [AE-277]
Export/Import:
Pressing Esc in the Export Dialog now closes it as expected, ensuring command termination. [AE-1193]
Export configurations have been updated to use current and English properties, ensuring clarity and consistency. [AE-1180]
Wire visualization during PDF export has been stabilized, ensuring consistent display. [AE-1178]
AE informs the user about not exporting items in the AEPACK that he may need. (e.g.: linked accessories and contacts). [AE-1217]
Graphics Area:
Resolved inconsistent renaming of multi-level terminals in Terminal Strip modifications. [AE-1216]
Cross-reference symbols remain intact after using Undo when adding contacts. [AE-803]
Undo function has been resolved for inserted components, ensuring reliable reversals. [AE-267]
Bill of materials:
AEREPWIRETABLE no longer incorrectly prompts to remove existing Cable List Page Group. [AE-1270]
Terminal Strip reports now display jumper representations even with multiple terminal strips. [AE-1266]
The AEREPMATTABLE command no longer throws an error with the IEC-BILL OF MATERIAL template, ensuring seamless report generation. [AE-1230]
Performance:
Resolved an issue causing the application to crash when clicking the Start page tab after opening a sample drawing. [AE-1276]
Old projects can be opened seamlessly with the customer database. [AE-1237]
Resolved issue where AEPRINT command was mistakenly triggered instead of PRINT for non-ARES Electrical DWG files. [AE-1233]
Users will experience reliable undo actions after applying 'Address manually' to wires. [AE-1207]
Database updates for customer databases complete successfully. [AE-1182]
DuckDB support introduced, allowing seamless integration for data analysis. [AE-1151]
Seamless migration between Electrical versions is now supported, enhancing project continuity. [AE-1149]
Change the Accessories behavior when inserting them on the G.A. through any Library Palette. [AE-266]
The 'Filter' option in the Page Groups dialog is functioning correctly, allowing users to filter page groups as expected. [AE-1210]
Page Groups in ARES Electrical now correctly created in Portuguese. [AE-1208]
Electrical plugin code quality enhancements boost stability and performance. [AE-485]
Electrical Features:
Resolved an issue where inserting a 'User defined page group' during removal of an existing page group caused the application to crash. [AE-1278]
Resolved issue where assigning an Address to one Wire removed it from another. [AE-1275]
Resolved an error when inserting cables from copied folders into projects. [AE-1273]
Wire width displays correctly after editing in Library Properties. [AE-1234]
Double-clicking a cable correctly opens the Cable Properties dialog instead of an error message. [AE-1231]
Resolved application freeze and database error during Wire routing for smoother operation. [AE-1225]
Page numbers in new page groups are correctly sequenced. [AE-1224]
Resolved error with AEBLKCREATECONTROL command, ensuring smooth functionality. [AE-1223]
The AEBLKCREATEWIRE command error has been resolved, ensuring smooth wire creation. [AE-1222]
Wire numbers are correctly applied after using the AEWIRENUMBER command. [AE-1218]
Resolved issue causing 'DWG Not Found' message when copying and pasting cables. [AE-1206]
The AECABLEADDRESS command no longer removes existing addresses when updating, ensuring your cable data remains intact. [AE-1205]
Users will see Forward and Back page sub-options in blue, and RMB command no longer terminates unexpectedly. [AE-1203]
Resolved issue with Copy/Paste in Cable palette ensuring seamless cable functionality. [AE-1199]
Copy/Paste in Wires context menu operates smoothly without error warnings. [AE-1196]
Double-clicking a Cable consistently opens the Properties dialog, resolving previous issues. [AE-1191]
Typos on the Wire Routing interface have been corrected for clearer communication. [AE-1168]
The Fast Wire indicator no longer stays visible after connecting a cable to a component block, ensuring a clearer workspace. [AE-1069]
Wire segments can no longer be created in the same direction with varying spacing, ensuring consistent design layouts. [AE-945]
The Cable Library properties dialog now displays the correct location for schematic block files. [AE-761]
Resolved issue where Wire Numbers of source wires were not visible after using 'Undo' in COPY command. [AE-455]
Resolved issue with 'Copy' command where using 'Undo' prevented copying wires with numbers. [AE-453]
Undoing after copying a wire no longer causes the 'Manual' name to disappear. [AE-253]
UNDO command functions correctly after applying wire numbers. [AE-234]
Electrical connectivity through wire addressing now supports logical connections with cross-references. [AE-1188]
Experience a smoother workflow with enhanced 'insert to project' commands for cables and components. [AE-1071]
Users can now insert wires with predefined lengths accurately using the LINE command workflow. [AE-684]
Settings:
Project default language change in Electrical Settings now applies correctly. [AE-1215]
Electrical Settings now default to updating on automatic and subcircuits insertion, ensuring smoother workflows. [AE-1172]
The SCALE property name in Electrical Settings was incorrect and its option was disabled, both issues have been resolved for seamless configuration. [AE-1164]
Users will receive a warning when entering a duplicate name in ARES Electrical settings. [AE-595]
User Interface:
Users will see 'Address Manually' spelled correctly in the interface. [AE-1204]
Page numbering correctly reflects 'By Project' sorting for accurate document organization. [AE-1213]
Build No. 27.0.1.1139 (SP0) - Released 13/04/2026
Library:
Copy/Paste in the library context menu works without database errors. [AE-1184]
Library searches in SQLite databases are faster, enhancing user efficiency. [AE-1174]
The 'copy from' feature in component library properties now loads libraries correctly. [AE-1157]
Library items in SQLite now display all custom properties correctly. [AE-1144]
Resolved issue with Library editor failing to open when editing component representation. [AE-1124]
Item names in library palettes display fully when selected, resolving the truncation issue. [AE-1103]
Resolved issue where wire width changes in Library Properties were not applied to new wires. [AE-1039]
Catalog Parts Palette items display their corresponding contacts and accessories. [AE-1008]
Symbol's Palette library items now display correct category assignments. [AE-1007]
Properties for Wires > 1.0 mm² (White) have been aligned with other wire types. [AE-882]
The default color for 'Green/Black' wires over 0.5 mm² has been corrected in the library. [AE-876]
The CIRCUIT BREAKERS component displays the correct name instead of '????'. [AE-451]
Resolved duplicate property names in the Properties Dialog for clearer identification. [AE-311]
Library Palettes' Card Widget icons are clearer and more consistent, enhancing UI experience. [AE-1101]
Electrical database files updated for SP3, enhancing library accuracy and reliability. [AE-950]
Export/Import:
The issue with .aepack files displaying as CSV during import has been resolved, ensuring correct file recognition. [AE-1126]
Exporting *.aepack files from the Library no longer fails with an SQL error message. [AE-1125]
Resolved an issue causing crashes when exporting project pages to DWG format. [AE-1192]
AEEXPORT command no longer exports stacks when no Print Style is present, ensuring cleaner output. [AE-486]
Import/Export (.AEPACK) now retains item type, accessories, contacts, and custom properties. [AE-1183]
Resolved issue with PDF export in Project Export tool, ensuring successful PDF generation. [AE-1171]
The Export Tool's MARKERS option now correctly uses CONNECTION_COUNT, ensuring accurate property configuration. [AE-1152]
The 'Import Part.csv' file is available again in the AE templates directory for seamless importing. [AE-1090]
Importing libraries from CSV/XLSX and .AEPACK files is now seamless, ensuring all data is included without errors. [AE-1194]
Mechanical Layout:
Automatic routing in Layout with SQLite database has been resolved to ensure all connections complete successfully. [AE-1159]
Wire routing now alerts users when panel items lack valid paths, ensuring complete routing. [AE-1127]
Wires seamlessly pass through transition symbols during routing. [AE-1140]
Resolved issue with wires routing across incorrect pages in multi-page projects. [AE-1057]
Resolved an issue where batch insertion with Shift selection skipped the first selected layout component, ensuring all selected components are inserted correctly. [AE-1128]
Resolved issue where the B Symbol could be inserted multiple times without linking to its Transition Pair, ensuring proper symbol pairing and layout integrity. [AE-1060]
Resolved component duplication issue when setting TAG in Layout representation. [AE-1055]
Accessory layout representation is consistently available regardless of linking method. [AE-1170]
Graphics Area:
Resolved issue preventing component insertion into Project when Automatic Purge was disabled. [AE-1212]
Manually assigned TAGs retain their values during Convert Selection. [AE-1169]
Resolved issue where deleting and reinserting a parent component allowed infinite contact insertion with the same tag. [AE-1160]
Resolved an issue where the application would crash without a report when replacing multiple components with LC1E1201M7. [AE-1155]
Replacing components from the customer database consistently shows correct representations. [AE-1147]
Automatic Insertion correctly populates subcircuit blocks with data from the Project Configuration spreadsheet. [AE-1075]
Copying components with contacts between pages no longer breaks their relationships or corrupts Project Palette data. [AE-1058]
Resolved duplication of items when inserting subcircuits with linked accessories. [AE-1053]
Component tags update correctly when associating Parts or other Components. [AE-1002]
Bill of materials:
The wire list preview in IEC-WIRE MARKERS.grw has been corrected for accurate display. [AE-1195]
Generating 'Wire Markers' list no longer causes ARES Electrical to freeze. [AE-1148]
Wire names in Terminal Lists are displayed correctly, ensuring accurate reporting. [AE-1138]
Generating Bill of Materials and other reports in projects with heavy hatch usage is now seamless, resolving previous performance issues. [AE-1076]
Wire List generation no longer fails, ensuring smooth export operations. [AE-1121]
Performance:
Automatic Insertion with SQLite database now recognizes subcircuits correctly. [AE-1173]
Progress bar aligns with spinner completion for smoother report generation. [AE-1145]
The cover page block is displayed correctly without false 'block inside block' detection. [AE-1142]
The terminal attribute 'INVERTED' now supports localized values instead of being hardcoded to 'S'. [AE-1136]
The 'Number Terminals' command from the Ribbon executes correctly, ensuring seamless workflow. [AE-1135]
GESTURE command is now recognized in ARES Electrical 2026, ensuring smoother operation. [AE-1029]
The issue where the cover page block wasn't completely removed when reinserting the Cover page group has been resolved, ensuring a seamless reinsertion process. [AE-1162]
ARES Electrical sample projects have been restored to the default Samples directory. [AE-1122]
Database connection validation issue has been resolved in the Electrical plugin. [AE-479]
Opening protected documents in ARES Electrical no longer prompts for a password unnecessarily. [AE-781]
Resolved an issue where user-added properties were not saving in the 'Default properties' dialog, ensuring all custom settings are retained. [AE-778]
The QCEDITMANUALCON command is now recognized in the right-click menu, ensuring smoother workflow. [AE-269]
Experience a more robust installation process with the updated database engine. [AE-536]
Electrical Features:
Resolved issue with missing Page Groups in the dialog when adding new ones to projects. [AE-1211]
The Library Properties dialog for certain cables in the Cables Palette opens correctly. [AE-1200]
The connection point option is functional when creating or editing components. [AE-1046]
The 'Unsupported operation' error during automatic addressing with existing manual addresses has been resolved, ensuring seamless project management. [AE-1165]
Resolved issue preventing page removal from drawings. [AE-1158]
Resolved issue where inserting Cover and Caption page groups failed if they already existed in the default SQLite database. [AE-1154]
Wire bumps aligned correctly after inserting pages, ensuring accurate schematics. [AE-1150]
The Drawing Name in Page Group properties dialog consistently displays the correct value instead of 'Multiple values'. [AE-1045]
The 'Gap' option for wire cross symbols functions correctly, ensuring accurate wire representation. [AE-1123]
Manual addressing commands for page navigation have been corrected for accurate Next/Previous Page functionality. [AE-1085]
Wire bumps regenerate correctly after inserting a component that cuts the wire. [AE-1066]
Resolved issue where Pages palette would freeze after inserting a Symbols Table. [AE-1038]
Creating a 'New wire' or 'New folder' consistently generates a series name for better organization. [AE-708]
Double-clicking multi-core cables in Cable Palette streamlines editing. [AE-1094]
Explore Multiphase Wires with new phase selection options in the Wire Palette. [AE-1093]
Direct page selection in Manual Addressing is now possible, enhancing navigation flexibility. [AE-1087]
Users can see automatic updates in addressing when project changes occur, such as page order or object movement. [AE-1086]
Users will see alert messages translated into their selected language in the WIRE component. [AE-1018]
Print:
Canceling the print dialog no longer leaves the command window active behind the application. [AE-878]
BATCHPRINT command issue resolved, ensuring all sheets print correctly. [AE-446]
The BATCHPRINT command now alerts users before overwriting an existing .bpl file. [AE-444]
Settings:
Resolved issue preventing creation or editing of Automatic Names in Electrical Settings. [AE-1179]
Electrical cable settings now consistently match default properties across all languages. [AE-587]
User Interface:
The block insertion icons in CardWidget are now consistent across Components/Symbols and Wires/Cables, ensuring a uniform user experience. [AE-1167]
The ribbon icon for 'Address Cables' was updated for better visual clarity. [AE-1146]
Creating a new Wire group with a duplicate name, regardless of case, is now prevented. [AE-937]
The slider issue preventing it from moving down and displaying new folders has been resolved, ensuring folders appear automatically. [AE-786]
The two-phase wire icon in the ribbon has been corrected for accurate representation. [AE-758]
The 'Select derivation' dialog in the Wires Tab now correctly receives focus when opened, ensuring a smoother user experience. [AE-688]
The 'Contacts' button toggle on the Ribbon View Tab is functioning correctly, and spelling inconsistencies between 'Contacts' and 'Contactors' have been resolved for a consistent user interface. [AE-541]
Resolved issue where the Mouse Gesture wheel was cropped when activated at the GA boundary corner. [AE-512]
The toolbar for ARES Electrical has been restored, ensuring access to essential tools. [AE-459]
The Drawing panel in the Electrical workspace's Manage tab is functioning correctly in the ribbon. [AE-424]
The 'Go to' button label in the Electrical workspace's Tools panel has been restored, ensuring clear navigation. [AE-418]
The MENUBAR is functional again in the 'Electrical' workspace, ensuring seamless access to tools. [AE-223]
Switching the Application Language now triggers the expected information dialog. [AE-214]
Explore the redesigned ARES Electrical Ribbon for a more intuitive interface. [AE-1109]
The 'Collaborate' tab is now visible in the Ribbon, making collaboration features more accessible. [AE-1104]
Users will notice a consistent design as the Multiphase Wire icon aligns with Wire Palette standards. [AE-1100]
Experience the new ARES Electrical mouse gestures for seamless navigation. [AE-613]
Crash/Error Message:
Resolved crash issue when creating a connection pin and clicking 'OK' in new component or library properties. [AE-1099]
Resolved crash issue when creating a new Wire Group with the default database. [AE-1175]
Resolved crash issue when changing standards in the components palette combobox. [AE-1083]
Resolved an issue causing the application to crash during undo actions when creating layout components from the project palette. [AE-1097]
Resolved a crash issue when canceling the Multi-phase wire command in the ribbon. [AE-1088]
Resolved crash issue when altering terminal strip tags on multi-level terminals. [AE-1084]
Resolved issue causing application to crash when double-clicking Terminal layout component. [AE-1070]
Resolved an issue causing crashes when checking duct occupation rate after inserting manual wire representations in layouts. [AE-1064]
Resolved crash issue when opening the color selection dialog multiple times. [AE-1056]
Resolved crash issue when exiting the application after editing components. [AE-1047]
Resolved crash issue when executing AEPRINT command in specific projects. [AE-1044]
Resolved crash when creating symbols with multiple connection points. [AE-1198]
Resolved crash issue when accessing Properties after inserting a rectangular region in ARES Electrical. [AE-968]
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