LAST UPDATE: 2027 SP0 (27.0.1.1139)
You can download the latest update here: https://www.graebert.com/cad-software/download/ares-electrical/
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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