Version 17

Documented new features or changes introduced in service releases.

If a change note forwards to an existing article, the change is marked with (New in QX/202X).

Version 17.0.009 Q2/2023

Released May 29th, 2023

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 17.0.009 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features

• Support AutoCAD 2024 (Case 125741)
• Hollowcores with the cut type "Symmetrical" is now dimensioned to the element edge and not the "Full width" of the form. (Case 126039)
• Draw barmesh has been implemented for prestressed slabs and insulated walls. (Case 126008)
• MTO CIM not only redraws the dimensions, but it now also updates the drawing view 33. (Case 125880)
• Stairs, possibility to set the height of steps and new implementation for the height of first- and last step. (Case 125843)
• Multicopy components in model from one element to many with relation to another component or reference point. (Case 124875)
• Setting in the Hollowcore definition to alternate positions of weep holes to avoid cracks. (Case 125307)
• Stirrup with endhooks are now displayed with complete information in the bending schedule. (Case 125554)
• Colors on Cast in materials and the dimension line on the shop drawing for cast in materials depending on CIM group. (Case 60847)
• Show ready for production restored on close. (125369)
• Create new pictures for Reinforcement Templates for Insulated Wall. (Case 125426)
• Draw cast in material from draws new cast in material or symbols based on cast in materials that is already in elements. (Case 124897)
• Centre of gravity for beams and columns in Shop drawing. (Case 111815)
• Elevation setting added to Generate Bracing. (Case 124805)
• Add extra vertical section for walls if there is only doors in element.  New variable "VERTSECTIONWALLNODOOR", default on (1). (Case 124896)
• New variables were added that automate the producibility control for all the element types. (Case 124808)
• Brace angle and Bracing length added to the "Bracing Block". (Case 124806)
• Move lifts functionality added to Double Wall. (Case 124728)

Version 17.0.008

Released April 11th, 2023

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 17.0.008 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 17.0.007

Released March 23th, 2023

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 17.0.008 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 17.0.006 Q1/2023

Released March 6th, 2023

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 17.0.007 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features​​​​

• Add "Save Symbols" as a button where all the rest of the MTO buttons are located. (Case 124726)

• Function to draw bended bar mesh and export it to Unitechnik. (Case 124158)

• Possibility to show the mass when drawing Double Wall. (Case 124511)

• Possibility to display mass in the draw wall jig. (Case 123911)

• Draw "Panel Thickening" directly into the wall in the model. (Case 122428)

• Openings can now be dimensioned in both elevation and section. (Case 123641)

• Add a marking to recesses and a new field to the hole specification. (Case 123304)

• Support for bended bars in primary direction for FormSlab. (Case 83649)

• Run export to Unitechnik automatically for slabs, sandwich, solid walls, and insulated walls. (Case 77544)

• New variable (DWGENDCAPVIEWLEVELOFDETAIL)  added to set "Level 1" for the endcap lineup. (Case 123459)

• Reduce the size of the IFC by selecting specific CIM to appear in the model when it's generated. (Case 123526)

Version 17.0.005

Released January 30th, 2023

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 17.0.004 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 17.0.004

Released December 21st, 2022

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 17.0.004 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 17.0.003 Q4/2022

Released December 12th, 2022

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 17.0.004 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features​​​​

• Show the hatch for clean cores yes/no on floor plan. Added variable "SHOWNONCLEANEDCORESINMODEL", default 0 (Off). (Case 102617)
• 3D Jig for draw DoubleWall. (Case 8624)
• Add a new measure for the maximum height of sloped beams in the main view. (Case 122217)
• Wall Outline Command, has the option to change the orientation of solid walls. (Case 122652)
• Draw MEP keys direct in the element. (Case 122393)
• Modeling of stairs as linked element. (Case 122231)
• Insert linked element now uses a jig, displaying the element as you pick insertion point and rotation interactively. (Case 121919)
• Draw recess command face based for all element types. (Case 121064)
• Symbol for the None points in MEP-Keys to show in the dialog. (Case 110659)
• Function to line up the endcaps used in a project with reference to the elements. (Case 89751)

Version 17.0.002 Q3/2022

Released September 5th, 2022

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 17.0.002 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features

• Possibility to type in name of cast in materials in endcap definitions. (Case 103985)
• Generate grid lines on elevation. (Case 120877)
• Draw Cast in material in floor plan using the element with surface detection and more. (Case 8500)
• Add a new column to the hole specification for if the window is mounted in factory. (Case 120929)

Version 17.0.001

Released June 17th, 2022

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 17.0.001 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 17.0.000   Q2/2022

Released May 30th, 2022

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 17.0.000 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features

• Draw cast in materials in the reinforcement view for columns and beams. (Case 93459)
• Possibilities to use side lifts in slab. (Case 111341)
• Multiple recess and non-cuttrough in the Slab connection tool. (Case 105594)
• Reinforcement group sections can be shown and controlled by section arrows. (Case 114334)
• Reinforcement layers on Reinforcement group lineup. (Case 118578)
• Define endcap material boundaries that are connected but separated from the volume of the panel. (Case 116622)
• New Variable "WALLSECTIONDISPLAYMODE". (Case 101280)
• Weep holes are placed on a separate layer on the floor plan. (Case 109985)
• New function to turn on/off endcap text for openings on elevation. (Case 95806)
• Improved insulation/sandwich wall elevation view for shop drawings. (Case 111387)
• An elevation boundary polyline is drawn for Sandwich and Insulated Walls. (Case 111030)
• The font width factor should be controlled by the ISO style. (Case 111013)
• Openings have been extended with a new property called "Label" and this can be used instead of "Name" for the text on the drawings. (Case 44024)
• Possibility to exclude specific CIM from the element's total measure. (Case 88296)
• Drawing view 40 is now supported for Hollow Core elements. (Case 110622)
• Setting element colors on floor plan and elevation based on the definition. (Case 42723)
• Possible to select if "Show depth in annotation text (walls)" for every instance not only in the definition. (Case 93460)
• Get color indication that MEP-key is attached to a Doublewall. (Case 10477)
• Possibility to retrieve volume, mass, and weight when creating a linked element from a solid. (Case 85875)
• The "Update lifts" question is no longer asked for each slab but for all of the selected slabs together if several slabs are selected. (Case 119813)
• Possibility to add MEP key to columns. (Case 18145)
• Improved drawing/editing of openings. (Case 119741)
• Improve split wall (single wall) vertically. (Case 118999)
• "Save Symbols" command in the element tab was added to the "Symbols" drop-down & "Symbols" was added to "Find Components" in both the plan and elevation tab. (Case 109483)
• Search for symbols in find component. (Case 117130)
• Add an arrow to the draw wall jig that points on the bracing side for solid wall, sandwich, insulated wall, and double wall. (Case 117775)
• Mass can now be added to openings. If "Mounted in factory" is ticked then the center of gravity, lift placement, and the mass of the element will be affected. (Case 11572)
• Only one endcap text for openings is drawn in the shop drawing if the same endcap is set on all sides of the opening. (Case 111115)
• "Draw Solid" is added to the doublewall shop drawing. (Case 48833)
• Cast-In Material Recipes added to walls. (Case 65212)
• Implement Linear CIM for Slabs. (Case 79740)
• Default Depth placement of lifts in sandwich walls. (Case 100618)
• Improvement of the duct commands including handling of the depth and size of the pipe. (Case 106501)
• Possibility to create a layout with viewports for Doublewall. (Case 108489)
• Possibility to redraw element on elevation. (Case 110661)
• Add a project filter for Symbols. (Case 111105)
• Functionality for placing bracings on floor plan. (Case 99822)

Version 16

Documented new features or changes introduced in service releases.

If a change note forwards to an existing article, the change is marked with (New in QX/202X).

Version 16.0.032 Q2/2023

Released May 29th, 2023

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 16.0.059 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.031

Released arch 24th, 2023

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 16.0.057 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.030 Q1/2023

Released March 6th, 2023

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 16.0.057 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.029

Released January 30th, 2023

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI 16.0.055 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.028

Released December 21th, 2022

Documented new features or changes introduced in service releases.

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.055 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.027 Q4/2022

Released December 12th, 2022

Documented new features or changes introduced in service releases.

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.055 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features

• Added reinforcement area mesh drawing view for shop drawings. Now all area meshes will be lined up similarly to reinforcement groups. (Case 122681)
• The reinforcement setting "GROUP_FROZEN_COLOR_RGB" also accepts a single color index (1-255), this makes it possible to plot frozen reinforcement groups in monochrome. (Case 122690)
• Make a new setting to allow the cast-in material GEO files to be mirrored for View6 for all element types in the Unitechnik export. (Case 122648)

Version 16.0.026

Released October 20th, 2022

Documented new features or changes introduced in service releases.

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.052 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.025 Q3/2022

Released September 5th, 2022

Documented new features or changes introduced in service releases.

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.051 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.024

Released June 17th, 2022

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.048 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.023   Q2/2022

Released March 30th, 2022

Documented new features or changes introduced in service releases.

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.048 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

• Add settings to be able to tick the box "Show in hole specification on shop drawing" in Project properties. The setting is called "Add to hole specification. (Case 119454)
• Hollowcore as Boundary wall in IMPACT. (Case 117380)
• Possibility to set the file extension for the producibility log, remove stirrups from the check and skip log file if there are no errors. (Case 118955)
• Add alert text for Formslabs if any of the reinforcement bars on the drawing isn't part of the bar mesh. (Case 118517)

Version 16.0.022

Released March 7th, 2022

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.044 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.021   Q1/2022

Released February 21th, 2022

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.042 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features

• A new setting to remove the volume of reinforcement and girders in the Unitechnik export for FormSlab and DoubleWall. (Case 110864)

Version 16.0.020   Q4/2021

Released December 14th, 2021

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.037 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features

• Add texts in the element mark block MarkTextFormSlabPlan for the reinforcement in primary "RC_PRIMARY" and secondary direction "RC_SECONDARY". (Case 110335)
• Add a warning for lift points for FormSlabs to warn if they are placed in a hole. (Case 110671)
• Offset distance barmesh for rectangular holes should also consider openings with keep mesh. (Case 109700)
• Possibility to define cutting angle for draw wall outline. (Case 109471)
• Drawing Status Review should work as Preliminary in CAD. (Case 111187)
• Change the default option for remove the element mark to "No" when removing the last element of that mark. (Case 74954)
• Mesh description is now available for sections for walls and slabs with the reinforcement variable "MESH_TEXT_SECTION". (Case 111372)
• New variables "DWGSHOWSINGLESECTIONNAMEBEAM" and "DWGSHOWSINGLESECTIONNAMECOLUMN" for displaying the section name even when there's only one section in the beam or column. (Case 111467)
• Possibility to customize section labels through the variable "DWGTEXTSECTIONTITLE". (Case 108774)
• Possibility to remove previously added lifts and fillings in hollow core shop drawings. (Case 110706)
• I-Shape Beams with possibility of different width for the bottom and top flange. (Case 108755)
• Check if the drawing is locked (if the project is in a file sync project) if it is not, save is not allowed of the dwg file. (Case 111718)

Version 16.0.019

Released October 22th, 2021

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.030 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.018

Released September 27th, 2021

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.030 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.017

Released September 10th, 2021

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.030 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.016   Q3/2021

Released September 5th, 2021

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.030 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features

• Now it is possible to move the dimension line for cut slabs after the slab has been saved. (Case 108028)
• CIM groups added to "Schedule". (Case 100719)
• Now possible to write in endcap name in opening endcaps. (Case 105434)
• Corbel that is sticking out of an element can now be shown on the section in the shop drawing. (Case 100461)
• Switch panel on a doublewall should ask a question about the bracing side. (Case 106678)
• Support for AutoCAD 2022. (Case 102065)
• Support for BricsCAD V21.2.03. (Case 93369)
• Possibility to customize the text showing the scale of sections by using a new variable named "DWGTEXTSECTIONSCALE". (Case 106322)
• Support for minimum crane radius. (Case 106203)
• Improved "Draw recess from element" command. (Case 82608)
• Command "Draw Recess from Element" should be able to use a linked element drawn as solid when subtracting from other elements. (Case 105668)
• Command "Draw Recess from Element" should be able to use a solid when subtracting from other elements. (Case 105669)
• Recognize AutoCAD layout as an IMPACT Layout. (Case 105350)

• Strandpattern description is now available as a parameter named: "DWGTEXTSTRANDPATTERN". (Case 106388)

Version 16.0.015

Released June 17th, 2021

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.025 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.014   Q2/2021

Released May 31th, 2021

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.023 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features

• Converting the "Construction Part Name" in the Unitechnik export. (Case 102115)
• A new variable "USECIMSIZEFORELEMENTEXTENTS" which controls whether the size values of a CIM or the size of the CIM's block reference should be used for calculating element extensions. (Case 101176)
• The MTO commands are now logging the amounts of items saved to the command window. (Case 103880)
• Possible to set the length of the straight bars in the reinforcement beam/column. (Case 100948)
• Mesh name generated by mesh settings changes line with an "-". (Case 100051)
• Now you have the option to turn off the length/width dimension for vertical/horizontal sections for slabs in the project properties. (Case 103722)
• Layouts added to 3D, Floor plan & Elevation. (Case 103601)
• Draw dynamic CIM in Doublewall using the elevation 0 or from finished floor. (Case 101187)
• Variable to determine where sections will be taken in sections and how many sections based on distance from the bottom of the column. (Case 85949)
• Possibility to mirror Linked elements on the floor plan drawing. (Case 102902)
• Possibility to use C-bars as edge reinforcement in left and right edge for walls. (Case 100857)
• Multiple unmark/mark of Reinforcement now possible in Create shop drawings dialog. (Case 102849)
• Possibility to get the lift points for FormSlab in the cast in material specification by setting the variable "DWGMTOLIFTSFORMSLAB" to 1 in Standard Admin. (Case 102942)
• Support for grid lines created. (Case 65441)
• Add the transport measures to schedules. (Case 95805)
• Freeze elevation added solid slab, prestressed solid slab and hollow core. (Case 100918)
• Circular openings in walls. (Case 242)
• Alternative for the anchoring of the opening reinforcement for walls called Anchorage + Height in template proposal. (Case 101717)
• Improved solid modeling of openings for walls. (Case 101511)
• Production setting added a special clause for the "Move from small holes and Cims"  (bar mesh) to avoid placement of bars for a given extents distance around rectangular holes. (Case 99627)
• New color for Frozen reinforcement groups. (Case 64187)
• Changes to MEP-Key dimension in section. (Case 101151)
• Added a new option for CIM template, where you can distribute the CIMS evenly from the first CIM to the last CIM. (Case 100954)
• Add a new property set called Building Information Properties. (Case 63050)
• IMP_ADT_ADD_PROPERTY_SET takes much less time in IFC dwg. (Case 100934)

Version 16.0.013

Released April 29th, 2021

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.018 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.012

Released March 17th, 2021

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.018 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.011  Q1/2021

Released February 18th, 2021

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.016 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features

• Wires are now shown for 3D solid for Prestressed slabs on the shop drawing. (Case 97464)
• Save as on floor plans and elevations on a filesync projects is now correctly handled. (Case 99757)
• Possibility to set cover for the girders to the top of the lowest shell of the Doublewall with the Standard Admin variable "COVERGIRDERSATTOPOFDOUBLEWALL". (Case 99189)
• It is now possible to name stirrups from reinforcement groups in sections. (Case 99539)
• Setting to show lift point symbol as Mountpart in the Unitechnik file. the new variable in Standard Admin is called "UNITECHNIKLIFTSYMBOLASMOUNTPART". (Case 100413)
• Cobel dimension moved to the "Right elevation view" on columns when it's placed in Front or Back. (Case 98842)
• Mulitple placing options added to the simple column top. (Case 98841)
• Export the Unitechnik files to the drawing folder according to the project properties. (Case 98705)
• Improved modeling of sloping slabs including Form Slabs. (Case 73651)
• Split Doublewall with id should keep id, element mark and shop drawing for one of the elements. (Case 99706)
• CIM templates for hollowcore elements in IMPACT is now possible. (Case 98666)
• Apply CIM template now allows individual selection of previous CIM templates to be removed. (Case 99399)
• Section outside of the element on shop drawing implemented for prestressed slabs. (Case 97252)
• Closing saved IMPACT drawings in AutoCAD should ask about unlocking file. (Case 47662)
• Open drawing from floor plan/elevation on a file sync project have the possibilities for lock and synchronize files. (99705)
• Add filling for the cover of the lifts in sandwich and insulated wall automatically. (Case 44260)
• "Line + Box" option is now available for drawing mesh on the shop drawing. (Case 94381)
• Possibility to continue connecting walls with the same joint without restarting the command. (Case 99798)
• Possibility to have more than one insulation material in the endcap. (Case 73338)
• Reinforcement template for slabs 'Double Mesh and Double Rebar' places the bars either related to top or bottom. (Case 90322)
• 'Draw Bar Mesh' now continue the "Session" and only do the MTO after finishing the command. (Case 97344)
• Two new reinforcement default settings "MTO_HIDE_GROUP_BARS" value 1 hides straight bars from reinforcement groups in the table of reinforcement. "MTO_HIDE_GROUP_STIRRUPS" value 1 hides stirrups from reinforcement groups in the table of reinforcement. Note these settings needs to be combined with "GROUP_MTO_PARTS" to have any effect. (Case 99467)
• Straight bars now react the same way as other stirrups regarding edit depth command when seen from left and right. (Case 99288)
• Symbol added for the back side of the wall. (Case 99538)
• Generate shop drawing locks and sync the new drawing files. (Case 47661)
• Bracing anchor heights relative to wall bottom elevation in schedule. (Case 99823)
• Improvements to panel ties so it also supports wall ties. (Case 51792)

New Settings

• Show endcap label text for Hollowcore on floor plan. (Case 97579)

Other

• Change: The Variable FRONTWALLPANELVOLUMEFACTOR now only applies when there is insulation in the element. (Case 90261)

Version 16.0.010

Released December 10th, 2020

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.014 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

Version 16.0.009  Q4/2020

Released November 26th, 2020

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.014 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features

• Possible to add Reinforcement to cast in materials for slabs and prestressed slabs. (Case 36603)
• Copy from "By User" to a strand pattern for Prestressed slabs. (Case 95770)
• Show strands in shop drawings for Prestressed Slabs. (Case 95772)
• Possible to move and MTO core fillings connected to lifts and manually added core fillings on shop drawings for Hollowcores. (Case 93710)
• Section outside of the Element on shop drawing implemented for slabs. (Case 94050)
• Freeze Elevation added to shop drawings for walls. (Case 92023)
• Linear and Dynamic CIM on their own separate layers. (Case 41884)
• Solid/Prestressed slabs has new blocks for mould side symbol in the sections. (Case 95769)
• When editing prestressed slab you have a more visual indication if the slab is not regular shape. (Case 95773)

New Settings

• New variable "DWGMOULDSIDESYMBOLSIDESFORMSLAB" to have the option do choose  which mold symbols are shown (Case 94186)
• New variable "MEPKEYSHOWCIMREFERENCE" to set the reference as the item text on MEP-Keys.  (Case 92042)
• New Variable "MEPKEYHEIGHTFROMSOLID" added so the MEP-Key follows the "Edge" of the geometry. (Case 90616)
• New reinforcement variable "GROUP_VIEW_SECT_DIM_VERT_STRAIGHT_BAR" to set if dimensions of middle straight bars in RC-group to show. (Case 92900)
• New reinforcement setting, "MTO_SHOW_PRIMARY_SECONDARY_FORMSLAB", for FormSlabs to define if the primary and secondary bars should be in the reinforcement specification or not. (Case 93938)
• New variable "NOTIFICATIONNBROFLIFTSFORMSLAB" to warn if the amount of lift points for FormSlab is less than required. (Case 92841)
• New variables for different warnings for form slab shop drawings. (Case 88754)

Other

Version 16.0.008

Released November 2th, 2020

Version 16.0.007

Released September 28th, 2020

Version 16.0.006

Released September 12th, 2020

Version 16.0.005  Q3/2020

Released September 4th, 2020

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.010 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features

• Beam and Block
• Make a button to turn off the label of the slab endcaps on the floor plan. (Case 90320)
• The possibility to add recesses to corbels. (Case 66116)
• New dimension line for CIM (Case 72879)
• RC group text rotation (Case 89849)
• Auto add corbels on to walls and columns (Case 90090)
• Possibility to replace standard block with an IMPACT object (Case 73367)
• Dimension line for corbels merged to minimal amount (Case 72040)
• Reinforcement attached to CIM will not update after it has been edited. (Case 83148)

New Settings

• New variable "DWGVPORTSCALETOFITROUNDOFF", which determines the round off for scale to fit scale, default 5. (Case 89352)
• Possible to dimension MEP-Keys in sections. (Case 71925)
• Possible to turn off if cast in materials should be added to the total measure. Controlled by the Standard Admin variable "AUTOUPDATEELEMENTCIMEXTENTS". (Case 90326)
• New Variable UNITECHNIKPLACINGSYMBOLASMOUNTPART. (Case 90294)
• New variable "DWGTEXTBARMESHHORZINSIDE" & "DWGTEXTBARMESHHORZOUTSIDE". (Case 79358)

Other

• New layers for reinforcement groups when drawn in solid view. (Case 89352)
• BVBS export, possibility to add chair mesh block for the straight bars in a reinforcement group. (Case 84543)

Version 16.0.004

Released May 29th, 2020

Note! Requires IMPACT WebAPI and Security Server 16.0.008 or later. Deployed from IMPACT Service Configuration.

New Features

• Refresh settings and properties now also include all components (Case 88115)
• Copy drawing views from one drawing to many and also from one drawing to drawing templates (Case 747)
• Circular LCIM shown regardless of rotation angle (Case 86879)
• Write an alert text in the PRD export for all covers except 15 mm (Case 89164)
• Wall POS name is added to the "Wall tie block" under the attribute "Name" (Case 73305)

• Variable height on table blocks (Case 83517)

New Settings

• New setting that turns off the storing of components in the memory (cache) (Case 88502)
• New Unitechnik settings in Project properties to check if the lattice girders are outside the steelmat in the Unitechnik export for FormSlabs (Case 75338)
• Variables (DWGDIMFLOORPLANCUTHCS, DWGDIMFLOORPLANCUTSLAB, DWGDIMFLOORPLANCUTPRESLAB) are added in Standard admin in order to be able to see the width of a cut slab (Case 75635)
• Two new settings in "Production Settings Properties" called "Add bar for bar projection transverse" and "Add bar for bar projection longitudinal" (Case 62725)
• The values for Reinforcement Series created in IMPACT for Revit will now be used as default values when the elements are generated in AutoCAD (Case 88775)
• Move the closest reinforcement bar parallel with the edge for FormSlab, a certain value specified in the variable FS_RC_OFFSET_DISTANCE_FROM_ENDSTOP in Standard Admin Reinforcement default, if the edge has an endstop connected to it (Case 84906)
• Reinforcement variable added called "MESH_NAME". This variable automatically generates the mesh name based on the mesh settings (Case 79357)
• Production Setting “Move from small holes and cims” (Case 84904)
• Variable "DWGTEXTHCSLIFTCOREANNOTATION" added for controlling the core annotation for lift items on a hollow core (Case 85310)

• Silent command for setting drawing status and date of approval and ready for production -IMP_DRAWING_STATUS_APPROVAL (Case 75321)

Other

• The red line that went through the hollow core cores is removed (Case 79429)
• Generate pre-plot information about layout in drawings (Case 88596)

Version 16.0.002

Released March 6th, 2020

New Features

• BricsCAD V20
• Right-click menu (Case 84298)
• Double-click commands (Case 83259)
• Improved split wall & split slab
• Save and replace (Case 8048)
• Improved linked element
• Improved customization for drawing tables (Case 83517)
• Improved connections for slab
• Placing lift in large form slabs
• Bracings Double Wall (Case 23014)
• Double Wall - Dimension of the center of gravity in panel 1 (Case 81400)
• Cutting of bar mesh, walls and slabs (Case 70986)
• Possibility to add hatch to core fillings on shop drawings (Case 70589)
• Weep holes for Hollow Core (Case 84444)
• Draw wall outline (Case 84438)

New Settings

• Bracings Walls - BRACEABOVEOPENING (Case 83758)
• Double Wall - Keep bars in bar mesh at windows and doors (Case 81511)
• Double Wall - Override cover in bar mesh for windows and doors in panel 2 (Case 81512)
• New variable for lift core text
• Project setting for excluding girder from Unitechnik export of Form Slab (Case 84042)

Version 16.0.000

Released November 6th, 2019

New Features

• Improved split wall commands (Cases 74996 & 72523)
• Improved insertion of elements (Case 923)
• Improved Formslab (Cases 34634, 63198 & 46198)
• Improved edit component in elements (Case 72136)
• Improved Slabs
• Improvements for Trim/Extend Slab (Cases 76155 & 74924)
• MEP key improvements (Cases 18032, 66872 & 65899)
• Split slab (Case 3124)
• Slab connections (Case 36606)
• Show strands on the floor plan for all prestressed products
• Reinforcement templates
• New reinforcement commands
• Element extensions (Case 66684)
• Unitechnik, BVBS, PXML (Case 76937)
• Hollow Core definitions (Cases 75421 & 67824)
• Hollow Core endcap (Case 63196)
• Crane active on specific buildings and floors (Case 24417)
• RC group in openings - Cut mesh and offset (Case 77425)
• Improved dimensions on slanted corbel (Case 49124)
• Position of the section arrow letter (Case 75330)
• Edge selection from preview when drawing a wall in elevation
• Separate all Project settings for Slab and PrestressedSlab from Hollow Core (Case 40196)
• Disconnect reinforcement from a Cast-in material (Case 38660)
• Cut girders for cim (Case 34444)
• Set default treatment and mto (Cases 44261 & 46555)

New Settings

• Balloon notifications
• 3D view of reinforcement group drawing view (Case 80657)
• Table of Cast-in materials (Case 74582)
• Schedule summation (Case 35586)

Older Versions

• Version 15