LAST UPDATE: 2025 SP2 (25.2.1.3209)
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Build No. 25.2.1.3209 (SP2) - Released 29/10/2024
Components Library:
The application crashes during the first insertion after editing the library properties of any component. [AE-571]
Replace components from subcircuits is presenting wrong behavior. [AE-494]
When a subcircuit is created, the connection points to draw wires appears out of the correct position. [AE-493]
Export/Import:
Unable to save Changes in the Export library, the Application crashes. [AE-564]
Exporting Bill Of Materials has different behaviors depending on the user's language. [AE-560]
Mechanical Layout:
The Wire routing behavior is wrong in SP1 (not finding path), not routing some wires. [AE-518]
Error Message:
Inserting the contactor's contact in the ARES Electrical graphics area displays an "Orphan contacts" error message. [AE-591]
Import Library (AEIMPORTLIBRARY) / Export Library (AEEXPORTLIBRARY) commands are not working, displaying a 'QCPackBuild.exe' error message. [AE-566]
ARES Electrical Import library is displaying an error message. [AE-467]
Settings:
After being deleted by the user, ARES Electrical page groups still appear in Electrical Settings to be used as the default group. [AE-466]
User Interface:
Remove QC references from the "Libraries" section commands. [AE-351]
Graphics Area
Error to include components with the same tag. [AE-370]
When Copy/Paste circuits with contactors in it, the cross-reference symbols are grouped and overlaid on the pasted area. [AE-284]
Error when trying to paste the electrical schematic to the next sheet. [AE-265]
Build No. 25.1.1.2158 (SP1) - Released 22/07/2024
Graphics Area:
Crash when "undo" while copying the wires with wire numbers. [AE-249]
No message dialog pop-up for overwriting the existing block definition. [AE-415]
User Interface:
On a system with UHD monitors, the palettes are broken, and you cannot click on them. [AE-474]
All UI icons were reworked to meet the new ARES Commander theme. [AE-379]
"Project Button" is not working in the "Project" or "View" Tab. [AE-406]
The "View Navigator" button is disabled in Ribbon, and the VIEWNAVIGATOR command is not working. [AE-411]
Options Dialog: "View Tile Controls" option is missing. [AE-509]
Bill of materials:
'TAG' Property value is not being displayed when the Bill of Materials command is executed. [AE-319]
Exported reports in external formats are not correct. [AE-525]
The application freezes when some changes are made in the export library. [AE-524]
Settings:
When changing the .CFG file inside Electrical settings, AE crashes. [AE-465]
Using a database in a different language from the original project causes unexpected behavior. [AE-190]
Mechanical Layout:
The wire routing behavior is wrong in SP1 (not finding path), and some wires are not being routed. [AE-518]
Build No. 25.0.1.1238 (SP0) - Released 15/04/2024
Main enhancements:
All-in-one product - Uncover the potential of ARES Electrical, focusing on automating 2D electrical schematics in DWG format. Experience simplicity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness with our all-in-one application. Streamline your workflows, enhance collaboration, and boost productivity with integrated tools tailored to your needs in one single product.
Trinity features - Trinity integrates three CAD engines in one platform, providing flexibility and compatibility across various workflows. Trinity facilitates collaboration and data management through cloud connectivity, enabling users to access their CAD files from anywhere and share them with team members or clients. Trinity includes collaboration tools to facilitate communication and teamwork among project stakeholders. This may include markup tools for reviewing designs, version control features, and project-sharing capabilities.
By combining these features, Trinity aims to provide a comprehensive CAD solution suitable for a wide range of industries and workflows, from architecture and engineering to GIS and beyond.Flex Cloud License - A Flex License provides the ability to share it with multiple users in several locations but as the licenses are in the cloud, unlike with a "traditional" Flex Network licenses the users no longer have to be in the same local network, but can be anywhere: in home office, out of the office or even in different countries...
Flex Cloud licenses can be shared between concurrent users or computers to reduce the number of licenses and costs.
Performance Improvements - After improvements, the OPEN FILE operation on ARES 2025 is, on average, 40% faster than previous versions, as confirmed by our test cases. Also, an important improvement has been achieved in the ZOOM command, which is, on average, 22% faster than before. Because the ZOOM command can run hundreds of times a day during regular use, even a small improvement can represent a substantial amount of time saved in a workday.
It’s worth noting that both software and hardware settings directly impact application performance. For detailed information, please refer to the Minimum and Recommended System Requirements on the Graebert website. The testing environment incorporated these hardware profiles to encompass a variety of drawing scenarios.
Electrical Features:
Components Library - The component library in ARES Electrical is a database of pre-made electrical symbols and parts that users can easily access and incorporate into their designs. This feature simplifies the design process by providing a comprehensive collection of commonly used components, saving time and ensuring consistency in designs.
Wire Numbering - The wire numbering tool in ARES Electrical automatically assigns unique identifiers to wires in a design, streamlining the organization and documentation of electrical circuits.
Pages Management - The page management feature in ARES Electrical allows users to organize, number, and group pages within their electrical design projects efficiently, facilitating easy navigation and documentation.
Page Groups Wizard - The ARES Electrical Page Group Wizard enables users to create custom configurations for various page types, including title block pages for schematics, layouts, covers, indexes, and reports, streamlining project setup and organization.
Component Wizard - The Component Wizard in ARES Electrical facilitates the creation of custom electrical components with predefined attributes, accelerating the design process and ensuring consistency.
Tagging - automatically updates project component tags, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the design.
Smart PDF Export - The Smart PDF export feature in ARES Electrical retains page information and incorporates interactive links for components, cross-references, pages, and wire numbers, enhancing usability and navigation within the exported PDF file.
Wire Routing - The Wire Routing feature in ARES Electrical generates organized documentation of wire routes in the Mechanical Layout drawings, facilitating clear communication and implementation during electrical assembly processes.
Dictionary - The dictionary feature in ARES Electrical provides a centralized repository of electrical terms and definitions, aiding users in understanding, localizing, and applying industry-specific terminology within their designs.
Reports - The Reports feature in ARES Electrical allows users to generate various types of documentation, including wire lists, cable reports, bills of materials, label lists, terminal strip drawings, from-to lists, and topographical diagrams. These reports can be exported in formats such as TXT, XLS, and CSV, facilitating easy sharing and integration with external tools and systems.
Electrical Enclosure Layout - The Mechanical Layout environment in ARES Electrical enables users to place physical part representations, route wires, and input mechanical details, streamlining the assembly process and ensuring accurate integration of electrical components into the electrical enclosure designs.