Development Log (Older Versions)

Program changes:

• Fixed crash/incorrect results when selecting Estimation Values section in Insert Value window
• Changed list of values in Insert Value window to only allow a single row to be selected
• Fixed textboxes and rich textboxes in page layout losing their parameter tags in various situations
• Changed "repeat for all objects" to only be an option for tables (not textboxes)
• Fixed value substitution to not say "multiple objects" when substitution type is set to "none"
• Fixed crash when undoing deletion of single part from single part object when valance is present
• Fixed crash when undoing set obscure target on dynamic object part
• Added note to estimation agreement about estimation being available in eval mode but licensed separately

Estimation changes:

• Added option to control whether number of valance cutouts is included in quote description

Dynamic objects:

• Added partial spreader bar option to Traditional, Open Traditional, Traditional Roof, Traditional Gable Marquee Combo, and Gable Marquee
• Changed Slide On Wire to only allow poles when frame is present

Program changes:

• Added color column to parts list in page layout when using the multi-colored parts option
• Added ability for dynamic objects to have pre-modeled components
• Fixed frame joint visualization not appearing
• Fixed pasting text with multiple lines into table cells in page layout
• Fixed Transform By window to be closed automatically when switching to the File tab
• Fixed minor resource leak when an existing scene is replaced by a new one

Estimation changes:

• Added bill of materials (BOM) tab with summary of quantity/description/Trivantage item number for fabric/braid/extrusion used by object(s) being estimated
• Added ability to specify separate fabric widths for top, sign band, and valance fabric
• Added ability to specify separate labor rates for frame and fabric labor
• Added automatic default fabric width based on fabric applied to object
• Added automatic default fabric/braid cost (including shipping) based on fabric/braid applied to object
• Changed minimum fabric increment from ½ yard to ¼ yard for "yards to order" calculation

Dynamic objects:

• Added Slide-on-Wire to Retractable tab
• Added experimental "Traditional with Accessories" to Stationary tab with support for addition of z-brackets and track
• Modified Rigid Flat Panel so it can be turned into a flat awning with no sides, with or without a valance
• Added option to Traditional for level out bars when bottom bar is raised
• Changed housing and front bar on Retractable to look more realistic
• Changed finial on Octagonal Canopy and all umbrellas to look more realistic
• Added round umbrella base option to all umbrellas
• Fixed text not being oriented correctly on top fabric of Hipped Canopy and Rectangular Tent with Poles
• Fixed bottom pole plate alignment on some objects
• Fixed incorrect raised out bar dimension on Open Traditional

Program changes:

• Added option to visualize frame joint locations and weld counts (in Options group of dynamic object parameters)
• Fixed part numbering feature to work when estimation panel is closed
• Fixed Fabric checkbox to not become unchecked after adding an object with no fabric parts
• Fixed axes to be repositioned correctly after turning poles on and off
• Fixed object to not be moved up when turning poles on and off when no ground is present
• Fixed error after renaming an object part to have an empty name
• Fixed crash when opening scene containing obscure target set to dynamic frame part
• Fixed rare crash when renaming objects in object parts list
• Fixed rare crash when regenerating object valance

Printing/page layout changes:

• Fixed several formatting problems when printing pages beyond the first page
• Added ability to print only the current page, or a specified range of pages (e.g. 1-3)
• Added cut/copy/paste/delete support for cells/rows of table objects in page layout
• Added commands for inserting rows above/below rows in table objects
• Fixed handling of keypresses while table objects are selected (delete key, etc)
• Added ability to drag table and textbox objects by dragging toolbar above object
• Added button to toolbar for table and textbox objects to apply selected data source to all objects
• Fixed unprintable characters interfering with text substitution in page layout
• Fixed crash when default printer is not available
• Fixed rare crashes when clicking on table objects

Estimation changes:

• Added new sample page layout for printing contents of estimation tabs
• Fixed estimation panel tabs to not scroll back to the top when changing values
• Changed estimation values to be displayed in page layout as "Yes/No" instead of "True/False"
• Fixed frame labor calculations when using "total for all objects"
• Fixed paint and powder coat formulas to also work with metric units
• Improved organization of paint and powder coating results in estimation panel (Cost/Quote tabs)
• Fixed incorrect parameter values in page layout in some cases when objects are set to "total for all objects"
• Fixed quote description to not say "awning" for non-awning objects

Dynamic objects:

• Changed order of objects in Stationary tab to more logically group related awning styles
• Added new objects: Bay Window, Horizontal Truss, Rectangular Tent with Poles, Square Tent with Poles
• Added back lacing bar option to several objects
• Moved lacing bar related parameters into their own group
• Moved hanging bar related parameters into their own group
• Enhanced hanging bar functionality by adding down bar option
• Added option to lower out bars in several objects
• Changed Open Traditional so depth remains constant regardless of our bar angle
• Added rafter indent and vertical rafter miter options to Traditional
• Added options to turn off individual hips of Hipped Traditional
• Added bottom fabric option to Pergola
• Fixed pole placement/length on Gable Marquee

Program changes:

• Added estimation functionality (available for almost all dynamic objects)
• Printing: Added sample quote templates (available from Open Layout button)
• Printing: Added ability to insert dynamic text into text boxes
• Printing: Added rich text boxes which can have multiple font sizes/styles/colors/etc in one text box
• Printing: Added table objects
• Printing: Added new parts list object (available with or without estimation add-on) - font size is respected, can add multiple parts lists per page
• Printing: Added ability to add multiple 3D view objects to the page, and convert them to static images via right-click
• Printing: Added support for multiple pages
• Added options for automatic calculation of equal rafter spacing and specified number of bays
• Added waste columns to parts list for indicating waste for curved parts related to bending
• Added "Visible" option to right-click context menus for scene objects
• Added ability to set default values for dynamic object parameters
• Added options to attach current scene file and log file when sending feedback
• Changed search provider for Sky tab location lookup - searching by street address is no longer possible. You can still search by city, state, zip code, and/or country.
• Changed "Add Text" to give focus to the text box so the user can start typing the text immediately
• Switched to improved color picker user interface
• Fixed stuttering/unresponsiveness when opening right panel via dragging
• Fixed default dimension when setting backdrop scale to not have an extra fractional value
• Fixed orthographic views to not be available when using an angled backdrop
• Fixed backdrop to respect visibility setting when backdrop type is set to "3D angled"
• Fixed customized object name in saved custom object not being displayed correctly when adding that object to the scene
• Fixed problem displaying values below -12" when units are set to inches
• Fixed inability to use a font with an ampersand in its name
• Fixed crash when duplicating object after undoing and redoing certain actions
• Fixed crash when exporting parts list to CSV when an I/O error occurs (e.g. network drive unavailable)
• Fixed crashes and incorrect appearance relating to object parts list
• Fixed crash when saving rendered image when unable to write to user documents folder
• Improved ability to automatic recover from corrupted data files in the user profile folder

Dynamic objects:

• Added Traditional Roof, Traditional Roof Square Corner, Open Traditional Angled Square Corner, Pergola
• Reorganized some parameters into separate groups (e.g. Sign Band, Valance)
• Reworked system for adding and configuring poles to be easier to use
• Added support for round lacing bars and poles
• Added "Has raised valance" option to allow valance to start at top of bottom frame instead of bottom
• Added rafter truss option to Traditional
• Added option to Hipped Traditional so one side can be hipped and the other square
• Added hanging bar option to Concave, Convex, Hipped Traditional, Long Dome, Open Traditional, Round Nose Traditional, Rounded Traditional, Traditional and Traditional Gable Marquee Combo
• Fixed minor issues with object structure
• Fixed minor issues with object dimensions

Pre-modeled objects:

• Fixed fabric on retractable awnings to extend to far left/right edges of front bar/housing

Program changes:

• Fixed panel repeat option for dynamic objects
• Fixed deletion of text/graphic object on single-part object to not delete the whole object
• Improved handling of when 3D graphics hardware becomes unavailable after initial registration
• Fixed crash when loading scene containing custom dimension with endpoints on different dynamic objects
• Fixed crash when initiating a print operation while print preview image is being rendered
• Fixed crash when 3D graphics device becomes unavailable while render preview image is being rendered
• Fixed crash when undoing and redoing changes to material/texture properties on dynamic objects
• Fixed crash when undoing and redoing deletions of child parts on dynamic objects
• Fixed crash when resizing object with panels that extend beyond the visible surface
• Fixed crash when opening scene file created by preview version containing round dynamic object + valance
• Fixed crash when renaming dimension location

Highlights:

• New dynamic objects, including objects with curved frame and fabric parts
• Improvements to dynamic objects
• Improvements to the parts list
• New 3D models of people, columns, lamp posts, and more
• Updated fabrics
• Bug fixes

Program changes (general):

• Added ability to display and input inches measurements using fractions (configurable under File, Options, Units)
• Added "Add multiple objects" command to Add Object menu (keeps list open after adding objects, like pin)
• Added automatic switching from orthographic to perspective view when rotating the camera
• Reorganized Options page on File tab into separate pages for different categories
• Improved reliability and speed of loading scene files containing many annotations
• Improved reliability of dragging an object from the object list to the 3D view
• Fixed crash when creating custom annotations spanning pre-modeled and dynamic objects
• Fixed crash when creating custom annotation and clicking the same exact point for both start and end
• Fixed incorrect output when default page layout uses landscape orientation
• Fixed custom fabric panels incorrectly affecting valance color
• Fixed shadows enabled setting not being saved properly in scene files in some cases
• Fixed parent object to get deleted when last part is deleted and last part was text/graphic/valance
• Fixed backdrop turning black after changing backdrop type and performing many other actions
• Fixed transparent background to not be changed to solid color when applying camera preset
• Fixed inability to print when no printer is set as the default printer
• Fixed error when trying to register when user folder has incorrect permissions
• Fixed crash after a printer has been uninstalled while the program is running and then accessed
• Fixed crash when fonts are installed that the operating system can't render (e.g. Populaire)
• Fixed rare crashes involving object parts tree
• Added uninstaller option to remove program settings and registration data

Program changes (dynamic objects):

• Added support for dynamic objects with curved parts
• Added ability to add parts list to page layout (bottom button in toolbar on Print page)
• Reorganized dynamic object parameters into collapsible sections instead of nested tabs
• Improved performance of dynamic object loading and generation
• Improved "Multi-colored parts" option to use a set of colors instead of random
• Added "Show part numbering" option, shows part numbers on top of parts in 3D space
• Added support for exporting dynamic objects to .STL (Stereolithography) format
• Fixed undo of change to dynamic object parameter value resulting in incorrect value

Program changes (parts list):

• Improved performance of updating/refreshing the parts list
• Added column with part colors when using "Multi-colored parts" option
• Added column with automatic sequential part numbers
• Hidden parts are now excluded from the parts list and calculated totals
• Added ability to set object quantity (click in Qty cell next to object name)
• Automatically refresh parts list when an object is deleted
• Added option for setting number of decimal places shown for miter angles in parts list

Dynamic objects:

• Reorganized dynamic objects into Stationary, Corners, Retractable tabs instead of a single Dynamic tab
• Added new round objects: Convex, Concave, Dome, Long Dome, Round Marquee, and associated corners
• Added Rounded Traditional, Round Nose Traditional, Traditional Unequal Corner, Octagonal Canopy
• Added Poles parameter section with options for creating poles and plates
• Added additional truss styles and truss-related options to various objects
• Added option to lower out bars and support bars to bottom of sign band (for Traditional and others)
• Fixed incorrect 45 degree mitering between some parts (e.g. Traditional down/out bars)
• Fixed structural issues with Open Traditional frame
• Fixed rafter and SB bar alignment issues with Hipped Traditional
• Fixed alignment and text/graphic issues when using separate SB fabric option
• Fixed objects with poles to sit on the ground by default instead of floating in the air
• Fixed object creation errors in various unusual circumstances

Objects:

• Added 4 new human models in the People tab
• Added Square Column, Round Column, Lamp Post, Telephone Pole, Shutter, Finial
• Removed obsolete "Fixed Frames" tab because all of its styles now have dynamic object versions

Program changes:

• Improved smoothness of updates when dragging dynamic object parameter sliders
• Improved backdrop presets in Backdrop tab
• Added ability to set default background for a new scene (via button in Backdrop tab)
• Changed parts list to not list parts that have been hidden or deleted
• Changed parts list to highlight parts for corresponding objects selected in the scene
• Made it easier to group dynamic objects together without auto-connecting them
• Added ability to do unconstrained resizing of images in page layout by holding shift key
• Added close up command ('C' key) for quickly zooming in and out between two zoom levels
• Fixed dimensions not appearing properly after duplicating a non-dynamic object
• Fixed problems when adding dimensions to 3D Backdrop and Ground objects
• Fixed undo/redo after applying different valance style to existing valance
• Fixed valance not regenerating properly after resetting an object
• Fixed incorrect appearance of valance added to object loaded from Custom tab
• Fixed crash when loading a scene file with dynamic objects on some non-English systems
• Fixed crash when setting backdrop type to "None" after loading a scene
• Fixed crash after System Restore has left program files in an inconsistent state
• Fixed crash when unable to access various program data files
• Fixed crash when attempting to access printer properties with no printer selected
• Fixed crash after restoration of 3D device after having had a dynamic object error

Dynamic objects:

• Added new object: Traditional w/ Gable Combo
• Fixed problem creating Box Enclosure with certain dimensions
• Fixed valance not applying to Open Traditional
• Fixed appearance of depth dimension on Open Traditional when varying out bar angle
• Fixed rafters poking through fabric on Open Traditional Square Corner
• Fixed min/max out bar angle for Open Traditional, Open Traditional Square Corner
• Fixed ends of bars in Retractable Roof to be capped

Installer:

• Added a warning before deleting scene files improperly saved in program folder
• Added a check to prevent installing directly to various user and system folders

Program changes:

• Added support for dynamic objects (see new Dynamic and Corners tabs under Add Object)
• Added support for adding visible dimensions to 3D objects (Add Dimensions button in ribbon)
• Added support for orthographic views (e.g. top, front, side, and angled views with no perspective)
• Added camera presets to Camera tab for orthographic and isometric views
• Added backdrop presets to Backdrop tab (default, solid background, transparent)
• Added Fabric/Frame checkboxes for quickly toggling visibility of all fabric/frame parts
• Added Disable/Enable Shadows button to ribbon, toggles shadows for the whole scene
• Added Ungroup Object button to ribbon
• Added Welcome window, shown on startup by default
• Added Recent page to File tab for accessing recently used scene files
• Added resize handle to left pane splitter, can be clicked to hide/show the left pane
• Added ability to rotate camera using arrow keys in Rotate Light mode
• Added ability to manually re-initialize 3D graphics after device becomes unavailable
• Added links to support/FAQ section of web site to Help page and help menu
• Changed feet/in units to always display up to two decimal places for inches if needed
• Improved error message on outdated graphics hardware
• Improved error message when attempting to load an invalid file as a backdrop image
• Improved error message when attempting to save a rendered image with an invalid filename
• Fixed crash when attempting to adjust crop area in Render Image using mouse wheel in rare circumstances
• Fixed crash when shutting down the program while it was still trying to update the 3D view
• Fixed crash when font name contains unprintable character
• Fixed crash when attempting to view fabric info when program is running from a network share
• Fixed crash when clicking find button in texture properties in rare circumstances
• Fixed crash after 3D device becomes unavailable and is re-initialized while attempting to select text object
• Fixed crash when selecting text object after initiating program shutdown
• Fixed crash when performing material search while OS is in a bad state
• Fixed crash when saving completely invisible object as custom object
• Fixed crash when failing to browse backdrops on an inaccessible network share due to IRPStackSize problem
• Fixed crash after improper application of valance to non-fabric objects
• Fixed crash when loading scene file containing material whose contrast was adjusted
• Fixed crash when undoing Set Backdrop operation before finishing answering questions
• Fixed crash after opening printer settings on some HP printer / OS combinations

3D models:

• Added Gooseneck Light model to Misc tab
• Renamed "Frames" tab to "Fixed Frames"
• Fixed inability to apply graphic to some parts of some tents
• Fixed inability to apply striped fabric to front rod of Retractable w/ Hood
• Fixed valance alignment for Concave

Program changes:

• Added Color Controls section to Material properties for hue / saturation / brightness / contrast adjustment
• Added braid color to Valance properties, can now set/change using palette
• Improved fabric search to find gray when grey is entered and vice versa, ignore diacritics
• Fixed object position/orientation not being preserved when using Add Object with "Replace selected"
• Fixed stripes not lining up between valance and rest of object for round objects
• Fixed failure to re-initialize 3D graphics hardware in some cases
• Fixed rare crash during re-initialization of 3D graphics hardware

Documentation changes:

• Added info on new braid color property in Valance properties
• Added info on new Color Controls section in Material properties

Program changes:

• Fixed location search in Sky tab
• Added release notes display to new version notification prompt
• Fixed photo from Samsung Galaxy S III loading with incorrect orientation
• Fixed missing object after using "send to back" in page layout and saving as image
• Fixed backdrop/graphic thumbnail cache growing indefinitely
• Fixed crash when undoing applying braid to valance with no braid
• Added error message when 3D hardware initialization fails due to LogMeIn mirror driver
• Added error message when 3D hardware becomes unavailable and can't be re-initialized
• Fixed crash when attempting to perform various operations when 3D hardware is unavailable
• Improved detection of incompatible 3D hardware

Program changes:

• Added ability to define fabric panels to apply to an object's surface
• Added ability to insert list of fabrics/colors in page layout textbox
• Added ability to pan/scroll using touch in object properties
• Added option to favor speed over visual quality (for slow 3D graphics hardware)
• Added option to open on-screen keyboard when textbox is touched (for Windows 8)
• Improved performance of material and object lists
• Improved performance of touch/multi-touch object/camera manipulation
• Improved performance of scaling an object
• Improved performance when resizing the 3D view via splitters or window
• Widened splitters to be easier to grab with both mouse and touch
• Fixed valance incorrectly having a shadow when applied to an object without a shadow
• Fixed display of values in feet/inches to show only feet when value has 0 inches
• Fixed Transform By to correctly handle negative combined feet/inches values like -1' 6"
• Fixed transparency when applying graphics from PNG files created by Gerber Composer
• Fixed close button in mode instructions bar at bottom of main window not working
• Fixed missing texture when duplicating an object with an imported texture
• Fixed bottom of 'y' in Sky tab being cut off when system DPI is set above 100%
• Fixed selected time zone in Sky tab to be remembered between program sessions
• Fixed "Replace selected object" checkbox overlapping with tabs when window is small
• Fixed missing/empty panel when switching between material/object lists quickly
• Fixed shadows interfering with rendering of graphics applied directly to backdrop
• Fixed incorrect rendering of graphic after a series of undo/redo operations
• Fixed undesirable object movement when scaling a grouped object
• Fixed text in 3D view not updating when using context menu of Apply Text textbox
• Fixed crash when switching between logged in users on the system
• Fixed crash when loading invalid 3D model file
• Fixed crash when loading corrupt scene file
• Fixed crash when resizing graphic with invalid dimensions
• Fixed crash when showing file open/save window in rare circumstances

3D models:

• Added Horizontal Cylinder
• Fixed incorrect texture mapping and invisible interiors on Cylinder and Box
• Fixed incorrect texture scaling on Bullnose, Ribbed Bullnose, Eyebrow, Indian Concave
• Fixed slight misalignment of stripes between top and valance on Retractable w/ Hood

Installer:

• Increased speed of installation process
• Fixed shortcuts not being created when installing from a limited user account
• Fixed detection of program when it's being run by a different logged on user
• Fixed uninstaller to check for admin rights on Windows XP

Program changes:

• Reduced application startup time and memory usage
• Fixed increasing memory usage after 3D device re-initialization due to sleep, lock/unlock, etc.
• Added "What's New?" command for viewing development log on web site
• Changed multiple icons in upper-right corner of application to single icon that opens a menu
• Fixed dark fringing around edges of text applied using Apply Text command
• Fixed valances and text/graphics to be properly obscured when using Obscure object property
• Fixed Print UI to automatically select Custom preset when customizing width/height/resolution
• Fixed Transform By to not reset value to 0 when entering negative inches in feet/in mode
• Fixed incorrect loading of object saved as custom object with duplicate part names when saved in scene file
• Fixed Split command to not be available for valance parts
• Fixed some actions (e.g. rename object part) not triggering the prompt to save changes when exiting
• Fixed crash when opening corrupt scene file

3D models:

• Added Round Nose Traditional model
• Added Eyebrow model
• Smoothed bottom of Ribbed Bullnose for improved realism
• Improved texture mapping of rounded seat in Salon

Fabric changes:

Glen Raven

• Added 2013-2014 new additions for Sunbrella Awning and Marine fabrics

Trivantage

• Improved color accuracy of Patio 500 fabrics