Update Awning Composer

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This update contains the following changes:

Version 5.7.7835.15183 - 6/14/2021

Program changes:

• Updated Awning Tracker interface to use "project" instead of "job" and allow numbers like "P123"
• Fixed inability to resize main window after importing backdrop image from Awning Tracker
• Fixed error when saving rendered image with dimensions to Awning Tracker
• Fixed formatting of dimensions when exporting to Autometrix Eclipse
• Fixed crash when attempting to recombine object with deleted parent object
• Fixed rare crash when switching to Print page of File tab

Estimation:

• Added preparation expense category
• Increased default overhead/profit factor to 225%
• Fixed fabric estimation for Rigid Flat Panel and Box Enclosure
• Fixed description in Quote tab for retractable awnings to not mention the frame

Objects:

• Added Traditional Roof Inside Corner
• Added Side Wings, can be automatically connected to Traditional and other objects
• Added "Housing size" parameter to Exterior Screen
• Added ability to turn off ridge bar and front bar on Round Marquee
• Added option for sign band out bars for objects with sign band bottom bar
• Fixed error when enabling "partial spreader bars" parameter on Traditional
• Fixed incorrect lacing bar when sign band is enabled on Box Enclosure
• Fixed fabric surface alignment on Traditional Roof Square Corner and Inside Corner
• Fixed truss endpoints on Convex
• Fixed text/graphic visibility on Horizontal/Vertical Banner

Accessories:

• Added option to add accessories to internal down bars

Documentation:

• Added information on allowance adjustments needed for estimating staple-on awnings

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