v2.23.2 Release
AECInspire Release Notes – Version 2.23.2.0
Overview
AECInspire v2.23.2.0 delivers a strong combination of AI enhancements, data accuracy improvements, and collaboration upgrades. This release focuses on helping you work with greater precision at the instance level, make better decisions with smarter AI responses, and streamline teamwork through centralized project knowledge.
In addition, usability improvements and system fixes enhance overall stability, ensuring a smoother experience across projects and modules.
🆕 New Features
Inspired Query – Thinking Mode (Advanced AI Responses)
What’s New:
Thinking Mode introduces a more advanced AI reasoning capability within Inspired Query, designed to handle complex, multi-step questions with deeper analysis and structured outputs.
Key Capabilities:
- Enhanced multi-step reasoning for complex queries
- Improved response clarity and depth
- Stronger contextual understanding of project data
User Control:
- Easily toggle Thinking Mode ON/OFF depending on the complexity of your query
Value to You:
- Get more reliable, decision-ready answers
- Reduce the need for repeated queries
- Improve confidence when working through complex scenarios
Save Inspired Query Responses to Notes
What’s New:
You can now save Inspired Query responses directly into Notes, allowing you to retain valuable insights within your project environment.
Value to You:
- Preserve important findings without re-running queries
- Reduce redundancy in your workflow
- Build structured, searchable project documentation
IQ Notes – Dedicated Notes Workspace
What’s New:
A new IQ Notes screen provides a centralized space to view, organize, and manage all project notes.
Key Capabilities:
- Access all saved notes in one location
- Organize and manage project knowledge efficiently
- Navigate seamlessly between notes and sheets
Value to You:
- Create a centralized knowledge repository
- Improve team collaboration and information sharing
- Quickly reference insights while working
🚀 Enhancements
Instance-Level Part List Quantity Management
What’s New:
You can now manage part list quantities at the individual assembly instance level directly from the assembly menu or right-click properties.
Problem Solved:
Previously, quantities were controlled at the category level—updating one instance affected all similar instances.
Value to You:
- Generate more accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Reflect real-world installation variations
- Eliminate unintended global quantity changes
- Gain precise control over each placed assembly
Separate Layer Assignment for Dual Assemblies
What’s New:
Layers can now be assigned independently to each device within a dual assembly.
Problem Solved:
Previously, a single layer controlled both devices, causing ambiguity and limiting flexibility.
Value to You:
- Achieve accurate color mapping in the viewer
- Ensure correct parameter-based colormap behavior
- Improve BOM and export accuracy
Retain Last Opened Sheet
What’s New:
AECInspire now remembers the last sheet you worked on and automatically reopens it when you return to the project.
Problem Solved:
Users previously defaulted to the first sheet, requiring manual navigation each time.
Value to You:
- Resume work instantly
- Reduce repetitive navigation
- Maintain context in large projects
Simplified Connection Workflows
What’s New:
The Bend Type field has been removed from connection creation, properties, bulk edit, and manage data workflows.
Value to You:
- Cleaner, more intuitive interface
- Reduced confusion during connection setup
- Faster and more efficient workflows
🎯 UX Improvements
Enhanced Search Experience
What’s New:
The search bar has been redesigned to improve usability, accessibility, and visual consistency across the platform.
Improvements Include:
- Better contrast and visibility
- Clear focus states for easier interaction
- Consistent placeholder behavior across screens
Value to You:
- Faster discovery of tools and data
- Improved usability across modules
- Stronger accessibility support
🐞 Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements
Sample Project Stability
- Fixed issues with older sample projects not functioning correctly
- Ensured new sample projects are automatically created for new companies
- Validated compatibility across Enterprise and Personal Pro users
- Confirmed new features do not break sample project data
Table Numeric Sorting Fix
- Resolved incorrect sorting of numeric values in columns and filters
- Numbers now sort accurately across all affected grids
Instance ID Duplication Fix
- Fixed duplicate Instance IDs caused by copy-paste actions
- Instance IDs now generate sequentially and remain unique
Opacity (Transparency) Selection Fix
- Fixed issue where selections were lost when applying opacity
- Opacity now correctly applies to selected symbols
Linear Dimension Fixes
- Resolved duplicate value issue in Text Size input fields
- Added confirmation message after deleting linear dimensions
📊 Overall Impact
- AI: Smarter, more structured responses with Thinking Mode
- Data Accuracy: Precise instance-level control for BOM generation
- Collaboration: Centralized knowledge sharing with IQ Notes
- Usability: Improved navigation, search, and UI clarity
- Stability & Reliability: Critical fixes across projects, grids, and data handling