Release Notes: Build 2024.1.8
Installation Files
NOTE: In the files that follow, the EVAIPlugin, which makes possible
the integration of EngView and Adobe Illustrator, is compatible with
the latest version of Adobe Illustrator 2024 (build 28.1).
| File |
Use It For |
Notes |
| Windows |
| Packaging_Suite_Setup_x64_2024.1.8 |
Clean setups or upgrades from earlier
major versions. |
Upgrades the Settings and Standards
Library of installations of Version 8 and later. Can be used
for installing parallel versions alongside Version 7.3. |
| Packaging_Suite_Patch_x64_2024.1.1-2024.1.8 |
Upgrades from version 2024.1. |
Does not upgrade the Settings and the
Standards Library. |
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New Features
| ID |
Module |
Functionality |
Description |
| EVP-14778 |
Shared Space |
AR-Friendly Exports |
In exports to Shared Space, a
control has been added
that makes the exported model suitable for use in Augmented
Reality-enriched environments. |
| SHSPC-390 |
Shared Space |
AR button |
A QR code-generating button has
been added to the Shared Space navigation bar. Using the QR
code, the user can load the 3D model into an AR app. The functionality
is available on desktop systems. |
| n/a |
Library Packaging Templates |
New Templates |
Two templates for Inverted Corrugated
Board (ICB20318 and ICB20319) have been added to the Furniture
group of the Displays section. |
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Improvements
| ID |
Module |
Functionality |
Description |
| EVP-14752 |
3D |
Upload |
Refreshing the 3D model is required
before exporting it or uploading it to Shared Space. |
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Addressed Issues
| ID |
Module |
Problem |
Description |
| EVP-14825 |
Import |
Crash: Inserting Counterplates |
Counterplate drawngs are now inserted
smoothly as external drawings. |
| EVP-14849 |
Export |
Crash: Export 2D |
Exporting 2D structures as PDF
now runs smoothly for drawings carrying objects with incorrectly
set styles. |
| EVP-14393 |
Import |
Crash: Layouts Into Master Canvas |
Inserting layouts into Master
Canvas is no longer allowed. |
| EVP-14815 |
Drafting |
Braille Matrix Resize |
Braille matrices now resize automatically. |
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Help Updates
| ID |
Module |
Functionality |
Description |
| EVP-14768 |
Cost Estimator |
Cost Parameters |
New controls
have been added for computing project cost in creating layouts
from multiple structures, including setting nesting for rolled
materials. |
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Known Issues
| ID |
Module |
Functionality |
Description |
| EVP-14843 |
AI Integration |
Hedgehog Effect in PDF Exports |
Hedgehog effect is observed in
exports of 3D models to PDF. Detected in EngView and Adobe
Illustrator. |
| EVP-14844 |
Export |
Layout Export to EPS |
Exports to .eps of layouts containing
hidden text are corrupt and unusable. |
| EVP-14851 |
Shared Space |
Wrong Backgrounds in Exports |
3D models exported to Shared Space
appear against black backgrounds. |
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Other News
| ID |
Subject |
Focus |
Description |
| n/a |
Bundle Rename |
EngView Bundles |
The EngView Art bundle has been
renamed to EngView Light bundle. |
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