ARES Standard Release Notes

VPMAX and VPMIN commands

XLSX Export Support for Data Extraction

Open and Attach DWFx file format

New value on EXPERT variable to disbale read-only message

LISP Startup manager

Manage AI Feature Consent in Options dialog

Fixed issue where a drawing recovery message appeared in AutoCAD after saving specific files in ARES. [DESKTOP-466284]

Resolved an issue on MacOS where an unnecessary instance of ARESC was created. [DESKTOP-460312]

Resolved issue where BATCHPRINT process could get stuck if 'Page layout override' was used with an unavailable printer, allowing users to abort and exit the application smoothly. [DESKTOP-395869]

Exiting 'Print Preview' for large 3D solids in BATCHPRINT no longer causes the application to hang. [DESKTOP-464540]

Resolved an issue where Batch Print would freeze if a file with the same name existed. [DESKTOP-477568]

CDR file format import/export functionality has been removed. [DESKTOP-477856]

Resolved issue where preview and print showed incorrect color, lineweight, and line type with XREFOVERRIDE set to 1. [DESKTOP-258467]

DocuWorks printer settings are now correctly saved in .pcx files, ensuring consistent print configurations. [DESKTOP-332708]

Resolved issue where EXPORTPDF/PRINT did not match selected visual style with PERSPECTIVE set to 1. [DESKTOP-352793]

Gradient FILLAREA displays correctly in PDF when printing in isometric view. [DESKTOP-378676]

Resolved the issue where print previews appeared vertically compressed with the RICOH IM C4500 JPN RPCS driver. [DESKTOP-481205]

EXPORTSHEET command exports text at the correct height, matching the current settings. [DESKTOP-207721]

Exiting an active viewport with a double-click is possible even when a Table cell is active. [DESKTOP-294439]

The 'Export Sheet...' option in the right-click menu is disabled when model space is active, preventing unintended actions. [DESKTOP-472090]

The SHIFT key now selects multiple sheets correctly, enhancing workflow efficiency. [DESKTOP-476084]

DISPLAYORDER command now functions correctly for entities on locked layers. [DESKTOP-45075]

Replaced elements in patterns retain changes after running additional patterns or copies. [DESKTOP-392599]

Cursor no longer freezes when using PROPERTYPAINTER on hatch properties. [DESKTOP-443029]

The command window no longer displays an error message after using QUICKUNGROUP from the right-click menu. [DESKTOP-453996]

EDITHATCH command can be ended using the Enter or Space key. [DESKTOP-425453]

The command line no longer displays the 'Hatch boundary relation removed' message twice when changing 'Associative' to 'No' in the Property palette. [DESKTOP-429873]

The Hatch ribbon no longer stays active after canceling ATTACHPDF, IMAGE, or DRAWING commands. [DESKTOP-476481]

Undo command respects the undo mark, ensuring accurate step reversals. [DESKTOP-483512]

The scale issue with Block insertion in the German language has been resolved, ensuring accurate placement. [DESKTOP-471631]

Resolved issue causing ARES to hang when moving constrained entities. [DESKTOP-50608]

Resolved issue where deleting copied constrained geometry also removed derived dimensional constraints from the source entity. [DESKTOP-473790]

Resolved error when moving, scaling, or rotating entities with derived dimensional constraints. [DESKTOP-476507]

Resolved crash when updating data tables after copy-pasting in UPDATEDATALINK. [DESKTOP-372701]

Resolved an issue causing crashes when updating a Data Link Table after deleting an entity in the drawing. [DESKTOP-473893]

Superscript and subscript options for text entities have been introduced, allowing users to format text with greater precision and flexibility. [DESKTOP-100702]

Selecting a note with bullet formatting for editing no longer alters the zoom level. [DESKTOP-463539]

The text alignment in table cells within specific files has been corrected, ensuring consistent formatting across your documents. [DESKTOP-463560]

Text editing with IME displays specific Japanese characters correctly. [DESKTOP-465402]

Resolved freezing issue when using Find > Wildcard (*) > Replace All in annotations. [DESKTOP-471767]

Resolved a crash issue when pasting Excel print areas into ARES drawings using 'Paste Link' with 'Drawing Entity' format. [DESKTOP-478245]

Backspace key issue in field values resolved. [DESKTOP-478258]

Table cell values in ARES no longer round off unexpectedly, ensuring accurate data display. [DESKTOP-484363]

The Annotate tab in the Ribbon now correctly displays the dimension style when a dimension with a sub-style is selected, ensuring accurate style selection. [DESKTOP-430247]

Fractional unit dimensions display correctly in EDITANNOTATION. [DESKTOP-437549]

Resolved an issue where inserting columns in a table could disrupt cell merges or cause text to vanish. [DESKTOP-467578]

Resolved issue where inserting a column would unmerge previously merged cells in TABLE. [DESKTOP-467622]

Table title cells merge correctly when inserting a column on the right. [DESKTOP-477563]

Resolved an error message that appeared during Text commands when using NETLOAD in LISP files. [DESKTOP-479146]

Entities display correct color, lineweight, and line type with XREFOVERRIDE set to 1. [DESKTOP-258476]

Grid visibility updates immediately when F7 is enabled running Rectangle/Circle commands, without needing to zoom in/out. [DESKTOP-470718]

The grid display issue when GRIDDISPLAY is set to 8 and the view isn't the XY plane has been resolved. [DESKTOP-479167]

Resolved an issue where the background color turned black when zooming in/out with a 3D solid in the viewport using Visual Style in Sheet.. [DESKTOP-458797]

Spellcheck corrections in simplenote, dimension, and table texts are applied correctly. [DESKTOP-477165]

The toolbar was misaligned, preventing 'Create Note' while 'Insert Field' is active. [DESKTOP-477341]

The Ribbon's single-button command no longer turns into a flyout menu. [DESKTOP-363726]

Icons in the ribbon menu display correctly on high-resolution monitors, ensuring better visibility. [DESKTOP-263348]

Users can save customized icons directly in Icon Explorer for easy access. [DESKTOP-326185]

Users can reset customized commands to default settings easily. [DESKTOP-326186]

Resolved duplicate title bar issue when adjusting display scaling settings. [DESKTOP-455509]

Resolved issue where files couldn't be opened from Start Page list view after renaming. [DESKTOP-463108]

The Start Page search retains results when toggling between List and Grid views. [DESKTOP-463109]

The ribbon combo box menus have been refined to dynamically adjust width based on content size. [DESKTOP-464060]

The contextual menu in -VIEW command now correctly selects “Bottom” instead of “Back” for orthographic options. [DESKTOP-467282]

The 'Restart' option on crash now displays correctly in the mnemonics control. [DESKTOP-467957]

The status bar now correctly displays 'Editing Block: XYZ' instead of 'ARES Standard' during block edits. [DESKTOP-468423]

The status bar coordinates display correctly when 'Show Icons and Label' is selected. [DESKTOP-470695]

Switching through the Start Page with Ctrl+Tab no longer resets drawing layout/order. [DESKTOP-472285]

Ribbon tooltips display complete text when 'Show Labels' is active on the Status Bar. [DESKTOP-472929]

The visual gap between VS controls and Views control after orbiting in Japanese ROLLVIEW has been resolved, ensuring a seamless interface. [DESKTOP-473242]

MacOS users will see clear separation between drawing tabs and correct drawing names during ITE. [DESKTOP-474716]

Resolved UI issue with PRINT dialog when moved to a secondary screen. [DESKTOP-475803]

The issue causing a crash when using CTRL+TAB to switch drawing tabs has been resolved, ensuring smooth navigation. [DESKTOP-476797]

Inactive sheet tabs no longer stay highlighted after selecting all sheets in 'Move/Copy'. [DESKTOP-477236]

The sheet list arrow button remains visible after closing another tab. [DESKTOP-477339]

The 'Activate Model Tab' option in the right-click menu for Model/Sheet tabs has been restored, allowing users to easily switch to the model tab. [DESKTOP-477447]

The language list in My Setup now displays only the available languages for the OEM version. [DESKTOP-489613]

Resolved crash issue when moving the migration/patternhatch dialog box to a secondary screen. [DESKTOP-475805]

The Property setting palette Save dialogue now matches Dark mode for a consistent interface. [DESKTOP-469630]

Resolved issue where existing commands were unrecognized when a new LISP command shared the same name. [DESKTOP-147686]

LISP command point selection now displays the prompt and object snap node correctly. [DESKTOP-457796]

The issue with repeating commands using RETURN or Space Bar after QINPUT has been resolved. [DESKTOP-467101]

Resolved LISP incompatibility with vl-list* when a nil entry is at the end of options. [DESKTOP-468439]

Fields with LISP variable values retain their data when saved in ARES and reopened in AutoCAD. [DESKTOP-475781]

SetCurrentView() method in the Editor object functions correctly. [DESKTOP-473827]

Block names in the Smart Select Tool and dialogs are sorted alphabetically for easier navigation. [DESKTOP-449710]

Command search in CUI Editor now includes both command entry and its description for more accurate results. [DESKTOP-452553]

Users can save UI customization changes even if 'Application.xml' is read-only. [DESKTOP-474419]

Decimal values can be entered in the Distance field for Pattern Along Path. [DESKTOP-477358]

The 'File extension for automatic save' option is visible in the ARES Standard Options dialog, aligning with the Help Article. [DESKTOP-414584]

The issue with default palettes not restoring after profile reset from fullscreen has been resolved. [DESKTOP-464506]

The GRIDMAJOR command now correctly prompts for input when values are out of range. [DESKTOP-478297]

The 'Reload all' function after using UNDO now correctly displays missing XRef messages in the command line. [DESKTOP-456893]

Users can control the XREFOVERRIDE system variable from the Options dialog. [DESKTOP-461917]

Smoother transitions when switching viewports improve overall performance. [DESKTOP-461205]

Selecting a Solid hatch and using Zoom no longer causes ARES to freeze. [DESKTOP-475874]