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V2.23.1.0 Release Notes

UX Improvements, Workflow Efficiency & Advanced Connection Modeling

Overview

AECInspire v2.23.1.0 introduces major improvements focused on usability, drawing comparison, Smart Count guidance, and advanced electrical connection modeling.

This release improves the platform in three key areas:

  • Drawing Review & Validation – New sheet comparison tools help users quickly identify differences between drawings and revisions.
  • Electrical Modeling Depth – Multi-connection support allows more accurate representation of circuits, phases, and complex wiring configurations.
  • User Experience & Workflow Efficiency – UI updates improve navigation, clarity, and everyday productivity across modules.

These updates make AECInspire easier to use in the field while expanding its capability for complex electrical design workflows.

New Features

Sheet Overlay

Overview

The Sheet Overlay feature allows users to overlay multiple sheets directly on top of the active drawing.

Key Capabilities

  • Overlay up to four sheets simultaneously
  • Use additional drawings as a visual reference while working
  • Continue editing the base sheet without interruption
  • Quickly compare layouts between related drawings

Problem Solved

Previously, users had to manually switch between sheets to compare drawings. This process slowed down review workflows and made it easier to miss changes between documents.

Value to Users

  • Faster comparison of design layouts
  • Improved validation of drawing changes
  • Better decision-making during placement and coordination

Sheet Version Compare

Overview

The Sheet Version Compare feature enables users to compare different versions of the same sheet to quickly identify revisions.

Key Capabilities

The system automatically highlights:

  • Additions
  • Deletions
  • Modifications

Users can visually detect differences between sheet versions without manual review.

Problem Solved

Prior to this feature, AECInspire did not provide built-in revision comparison tools. Users had to manually inspect drawings to identify changes.

Value to Users

  • Faster identification of revisions
  • Reduced oversight during drawing reviews
  • Increased accuracy when validating updated plans

Multi-Connection Capability Between Devices

Overview

AECInspire now supports multiple connections between the same pair of devices, allowing users to represent complex electrical systems more accurately.

Users can create up to 15 connections between the same two devices.

Each connection behaves as an independent conduit with its own properties and configuration.

Creating Multiple Connections

Users can now:

  • Create multiple connections between the same device pair
  • Model multiple circuits or phases
  • Represent complex wiring configurations

Each connection supports:

  • Circuit numbers
  • Phase values
  • Elevation settings
  • Couplings
  • Conduit properties
  • Connection-specific parameters

Rules

  • Maximum 15 connections per device pair
  • Connections cannot be created on the same device

Editing Connection Properties

Each connection appears as a separate editable entity within the system.

Users can independently modify:

  • Circuit and phase assignments
  • Elevation values
  • Path points
  • Conduit properties

Connections also integrate fully with Manage Data.

Each connection is stored as its own row, allowing users to:

  • Filter
  • Sort
  • Perform bulk edits
  • Locate connections using the View highlight feature

Editing Connections in the Viewer

Additional improvements have been added to connection editing within the drawing viewer.

New capabilities include:

  • Copy/paste for assemblies and connections
  • Dynamic updates when assemblies are moved
  • Automatic recalculation of wire lengths
  • Independent direction changes for each connection

All existing calculation logic remains unchanged, including:

  • Length calculations
  • Wire adders
  • Elevation factors
  • Coupling calculations

Duplicate Connections

Users can now quickly duplicate an existing connection.

How it works:

  1. Right-click on a connection
  2. Select Duplicate Connection

The duplicated connection will:

  • Appear directly below the original
  • Inherit all existing properties including:
    • Circuit
    • Panel
    • Wire size
    • Layer
    • Elevation

The option is disabled if no connection is selected.

Highlight & Resolve Overlapping Connections

AECInspire now automatically detects overlapping conduit connections.

Detection Criteria

Overlaps are detected when connections share:

  • The same route
  • Partially identical paths
  • Fully overlapping segments

Overlap Resolution Screen

The system displays a list of overlapping connections including:

  • Annotation Tag
  • Connection ID
  • From / To device information

Selecting an item from the list automatically highlights the connection on the sheet.

Resolution Workflow

Users resolve overlaps by adjusting connection paths on the drawing.

During the process:

  • Resolved connections turn green
  • New overlaps are detected dynamically

Available actions include:

  • Save – Apply changes
  • Cancel / Reset – Revert adjustments

Value to Users

  • Eliminates visual clutter
  • Prevents BOM inaccuracies
  • Improves clarity of electrical layouts

Enhancements

Improved Selection of Linear Assemblies

Selecting linear assemblies on dense drawings has been improved.

Users no longer need to zoom excessively to interact with assemblies, making placement and editing faster during field workflows.

AECInspire Logo Navigation Behavior

Clicking the AECInspire logo while inside a project now returns users directly to the Main Dashboard.

Previously, the logo redirected to the AECInspire website.

This update provides a more consistent navigation experience and quicker access to projects.

Inspired Query Opens in Compact Mode

Inspired Query (IQ) now opens in compact layout mode by default when a project loads.

This improves screen space usage and allows users to access key functionality without blocking the workspace.

Instructional Tooltip During Cropping

A dynamic tooltip now appears during cropping actions in:

  • Smart Count
  • Screenshot tool
  • Custom Assembly creation

The tooltip guides users during the crop selection process, helping reduce errors and improving onboarding for new users.

Assembly Sheet Tag Colors Enabled by Default

The Apply Color to Assembly Sheet Tag setting is now automatically enabled for new projects.

This provides immediate visual consistency and improves annotation readability without requiring manual setup.

Bottom Toolbar Redesign

The bottom toolbar has been redesigned for improved usability.

Enhancements include:

  • Better spacing and alignment
  • Consistent design across modules
  • Improved responsiveness

Unified controls are now available for:

  • Hide Placed Assemblies
  • Hide Background
  • Hide Scopebox

These controls now behave consistently across modules including:

  • Smart Count
  • Inspired Query
  • Quantities
  • Screenshot
  • Manage Data
  • Assemblies & Connections

Updated Close Button UX

The close action now uses a standard close icon paired with a “Close” label.

This change improves visibility and accessibility while aligning with other panel headers across the interface.

Default Trade Set to Electrical

When creating a new project, the Electrical trade is now selected by default.

This reduces setup steps and aligns the workflow with the primary user base.

Parameter Colormap Simplification

The Abbreviation column has been removed from the Parameter Colormap configuration.

This simplifies the interface and reduces confusion when setting up parameters.

Toolbar Terminology Improvements

Several toolbar labels have been updated for clarity.

Previous Updated
Transparency Opacity
Previous Back

These changes align AECInspire with common UI terminology used in modern software.

Smart Count Button Improvements

Smart Count workflows now include clearer action buttons:

  • Review Results
  • Retake Crops

These updates apply to:

  • Smart Count
  • Smart Count Devices
  • Smart Count Light Fixtures
  • Smart Data Capture

The new terminology makes the review workflow more intuitive for both new and experienced users.

Overall Impact

Area Improvement
Usability Easier interaction with drawings and UI elements
Navigation Faster access to project dashboard
Smart Count Clearer guidance and workflow
UI / UX Cleaner toolbar and interface design
Project Setup Faster configuration with better defaults
Electrical Modeling Advanced multi-connection capability
Drawing Accuracy Improved connection management and overlap detection

Summary

AECInspire v2.23.1.0 delivers a balanced update that combines usability improvements with deeper electrical modeling capabilities.

Key highlights include:

  • Powerful sheet comparison tools
  • Advanced multi-connection modeling
  • Improved UI clarity and workflow efficiency
  • Enhanced Smart Count guidance

These improvements help users review drawings faster, model electrical systems more accurately, and complete daily tasks with fewer steps.