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ARES Electrical 2027 - Release Notes

ARES Electrical, 2027, Release Notes

Written by Kevin Ferreira
Updated today

LAST UPDATE: 2027 SP0 (27.0.1.1139)

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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