Release Notes

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Version 7.5.3 July 11, 2025
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1. Improved enlarge and reduce functions for objects
2. Added the ability for snap points to pass through from the template page
3. After adding a new page, switch to a new page (or first page if more than 1)
4. Fixed bug with the first-page tab color
5. Moved some functions from the top toolbar to the side toolbar
6. Added the ability to change object sizes by mouse wheel over size fields.
7. Fixed Copy as Bitmap; now it captures everything 100%, even if the page zoom is different.
8. Fixed the Batch Image Export function. Now, the output is the same as the page size.
9. Decreased border size to increase page size when pressing shortcut F to fit to page.
10. Fixed the search function to search by model number, SKU, designator, and description.
11. Fixed the “Show Printer Area” feature. Now, the size is accurate.
12. Page Link form shortcut Shift+W added
13. Fixed Image selection from right to left
14. Fixed bugs when using libraries created in old versions.
15. Improved adding snap points to symbols in design mode. Snap points are now auto-incremented.
16. Re-enabled Ctrl+Enter in the text editor to close the text dialog.
17. Re-enabled ESC in the text editor to close the text dialog.
18. Separated default setting for each object. (Ctrl+D shortcut)
19. Added an optional prefix to the cable object snap point connector type.
20. Repaired anti-aliasing mode for all objects
21. Fixed the problem with the table object when text is edited with the full editor.
22. Fixed the problem when images are not visible when adding them to the page.
23. Modified multiple icons
24. Fixed Shortcodes for T+ Editor
25. Fixed Fit to Page (F) feature to maximize the displayed area

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Version 7.5.1 March 1, 2025
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1. Added a checkmark to the page size view to see the current page format.
2. Fixed offset error when symbols are placed on the page.
3. Adjusted Icons for the libraries search menu.
4. Added filtering for recently used library searches.
5. Fixed multiple “Access violation” errors.
6. Fixed font sizes for T+ objects.
7. Fixed line spacing for T+ object.
8. Fixed page tab default color.
9. Added default setting button for page tab colors.
10. Short cut Left mouse key+Right mouse key press now zooms around the mouse pointer.
11. Simplified color selection on the vertical color bar.
12. Fixed the error with Ctrl+Space Bar to place the origin at the mouse pointer.
13. Fixed the error when adding a new page; the page tab name is not displayed.
14. Added Page Tab color setting on page name change form.
15. Added standard shortcuts to the T+ editor:
Ctrl+B: Toggle bold formatting
Ctrl+U: Toggle underline formatting
Ctrl+A: Select all text in the document
Ctrl+E: Aligns text to the center
Ctrl+L: Aligns text to the left
Ctrl+R: Aligns text to the right
16. Removed WYSIWYG from the standard text object. Replaced with T+ functionality.

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Version 7.5.0 January 10, 2025
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1. Added Copy/Paste buttons to Mini Editor
2. Added Copy/Paste buttons to Full-Text Editor
3. Added the Recently Used Libraries tab to the library pane
4. When an object is not selected, shortcut B does not open the property form
5. Improved AVSnap version control
6. Added the ability to display the angle between two segments or any cable with a bend. Use the setting on the top bar to adjust the angle.
7. Added the ability to see up to 50 recent files and a search function if the file is not located in the original directory
8. Recently used files can now display the full path to the file.
9. Added Special Symbols for a text object. Over 2000 special symbols are added.
10. Added Text Flow Break shortcut #BP# to control text flow through multiple text objects.
11. Improved smoothness of curved lines/cables
12. Added a mouse click combination: Left Mouse Button Press and Hold, and Right Mouse Button Click sets the page to 100%.
13. Rectangle objects can now create barcodes or QR codes.
14. Added the ability to set a number of decimal points when using MATH functions with text numbers.
15. The print buffer area can now be adjusted to any size.
16. Object alignment tools now respect the print buffer and align to print buffer edges when the print buffer is displayed.
17. We depreciated the HTML editor and replaced it with a powerful Text+ editor. Now, you can have multiple fonts, text, headers, and images in the same text file.
18. The function to make all selected objects the largest or smallest object now has a right mouse click option to adjust only the object’s width or height.
19. Ctrl+T creates a Text object and opens Mini Editor
20. Added the ability to snap symbols together using any snap point on the symbol.
21. You can now assign a different color to each page tab.
22. If the page is set to 100% and the WISIWIG function is enabled on the text object, the page tab color changes to green.
23. Improved printing accuracy: Now, what you see on the screen matches 100% of what is printed. Some scaling adjustments were made, which may affect specific drawings.

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Version 7.0.1 February 14, 2024
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1. Repaired printing routine

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Version 7.0.0 February 6, 2024
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1. Re-designed the Advanced text editor
2. Repaired JPG memory leak
3. Improved printing function
4. Fixed minor bugs

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Version 6.9.1 August 18, 2023
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1. Security enhancements
2. PDF mode improvements
3. Text Editor enhancements

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Version 6.9.0 July 21, 2023
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1. The form for stacking objects is now persistent until closed by the user.
2. Changing the stacking distance is reflected on the drawing immediately.
3. Fixed error when rotating .JPG files using a space bar.
4. Cleaned up display artifacts.
5. Added #FV# shortcode to display the version number. Version control is managed in the User Info tab of the page properties form.
6. Added ability to auto-increment the project’s version number.
7. Added ability to reset file version to 1.0
8. Redesigned the large text editor to improve functionality.
9. Added a counter to display the number of characters in the text editor.
10. Added tooltips for all shortcodes.
11. Improved object rotation while moving objects.
12. Added the ability to stretch grouped objects.
13. Fixed bug when scaling grouped symbols.
14. Added automatic cable creation feature. When the mouse pointer is on a symbol’s snap point, pressing ALT+Press Left Mouse Button creates a cable and attaches it to the snap point.
15. Improves speed when opening the page property form (Shortcut P)
16. Added a new feature to set cable ends. A new tool has been added to the top toolbar.
17. Improved antialiasing features on all objects.
18. Added angle display for two cable segments. If the cable object has only one bend point, the bottom right side of the screen displays the angle between two cable segments.
19. Added a feature to mirror objects or symbols using left, right, top, and bottom sides.
20. Added object mirror shortcuts
Horizontal mirror:
Alt+H – Mirror object/symbol horizontally;
Ctrl+Left Mouse Click – Mirror using the right object’s side;
Shift+Left Mouse Click – Mirror using the left side;
Right Mouse Click – Select how to mirror;

Vertical mirror:
Alt+V – Mirror object/symbol vertically;
Ctrl+Left Mouse Click – Mirror using the object’s top side;
Shift+Left Mouse Click – Mirror using the object’s bottom side;
Right Mouse Click – Select how to mirror.

21. Added toolbars’ scroll arrows when the AVSnap program is smaller than the toolbar size.
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Version 6.8.4 Aug 8, 2022
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1. Adjusted file paths for all support files to improve the installation process. All support files are now stored in the C:/AVSnap/ directory. This change will help users who have to enter administrative passwords during installation.
2. Fixed bug with mind-map object selection. The error came from antialiasing improvements added in the 6.8.3 version.
3. Fixed bug with PDF file rotation routine that generated an error.
4. Added antialiasing to the Table object
5. Fixed bug with shortcut ‘=’ for object options when letter ‘B’ was used, property box would display.

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Version 6.8.3 June 27, 2022
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1. Adjusted cable mid-segment arrows to maintain visibility when cable thickness is >10
2. Fixed bug when selecting an object with a transparent background. The “Select by Line” option is now working.
3. Fixed bug when saving control file as EXE. Now it operates properly.
4. Fixed bug when using #PN# page name shortcode. It is now printing properly.

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Version 6.8.2 May 24, 2022
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1. Fixed program update routine.

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Version 6.8.1 May 24, 2022
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1. Fixed DIP settings for different computers.

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Version 6.8.0 May 21, 2022
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1. Improved AVSnap loading speed when first opened.
2. In PDF mode, added zoom 200%.
3. When copying/pasting or duplicating a cable object, the cable net name is incremented when the Auto-Increment option is selected. When the Auto Increment option is not set, the cable net name remains unchanged.
4. Fixed bug with Cloning Tool. The mouse pointer was not aligned with the cloned object after cloning.
5. Added mouse scroll function to Cloning Tool. Once an object is selected, place the mouse pointer on the cloning tool and rotate the mouse wheel to duplicate object(s).
6. Added right-button mouse click function to the Cloning tool. Select an object(s) and click the right mouse button on the Cloning tool to open the Repeat form.
7. Improved language editor to accommodate Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Hebrew languages.
8. Improved scrolling function when zoomed on an object. The viewing area does not move.
9. Repaired the file’s automatic backup function.
10. Added shortcuts: Shift+U – lock/unlock all objects on all pages, Ctrl+U – lock/unlock all objects on the current page
11. Added right mouse button click to the landscape/portrait tool on the toolbar to set the page size quickly.
12. Added shortcuts to PDF mode to place the following text in the paste window.
#P# = current page number
#PP# = number of pages
#FP# = File path
#FN# = File name
#FPN# = File and path name
#PF# = Parent folder only (no path)
13. Fixed bug with screen scaling for non 100% dpi.
14. Fixed bug when loading a project that was password-protected.
15. Increase the speed of the antialiasing draw. Now lines are smooth when antialiasing is turned on.
16. Improved Language editor. All languages are synchronized with the English language file.
17. Added more messages to the Help Bar to provide on-demand shortcuts.
18. New feature: Pasting text into a selected Text object automatically replaces text within the Text object.
19. Added shortcut #PN# – Page name for the text object.
20. New feature: When a text object is selected, the number of characters is displayed in the bottom status bar.
21. Added text wrapping in PDF mode.
22. Added additional text formatting tools: Cell padding, paragraph spacing, letter spacing, and line spacing.
23. Fixed bug: Display Hidden Forms now moves all forms to the top left corner.

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Version 6.7.5 June 23, 2021
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1. Fixed bugs in PDF mode, placing text or image in a PDF file
2. Added memory presets for PDF mode to save images or text to add to a PDF file
3. Adjusted the ARC object’s outline to include only the ARC object
4. Added a menu under Help to send messages to the development team
5. Fixed bug when a user presses Ctrl+V and the Left Mouse button to paste an object
6. Fixed library bug when creating a new symbol; the origin moves after the symbol is saved
7. Fixed bug where user information is erased when a new update is installed
8. In PDF mode, when placing text or images, added shortcut Ctrl+Arrow keys or Shift+Arrow keys to position the window precisely
9. Fixed bug when downloading Web libraries

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Version 6.7.3 Apr 6, 2021
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1. Fixed the problem with screen scaling when the display is not set to 100% scale.

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Version 6.7.2 Apr 4, 2021
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1. Fixed the problem with screen scaling when the display is not set to 100% scale.

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Version 6.7.1 Apr 2, 2021
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1. Added the ability to rotate objects by selecting them, placing the mouse pointer on the rotate tool, and using the mouse wheel.
2. Add the ability to create objects by clicking the right mouse button on the object tool. The created object is placed in the middle of the page.
3. Updated text on Help Toolbar with the new features.
4. Fixed video recording artifacts on the right side of the recording area.
5. In Control mode, added the ability to adjust the page size to fit all objects. This function is located in the right-click menu.
6. Added “Copy From” field to object’s properties. I missed this field from the previous update.
7. Modified order of horizontal and vertical alignment for the text object.
8. Separated scale settings per page. This setting previously was global.
9. Added the ability to add text and images to PDF files.
10. Fixed the problem with the Text editor not displaying in some cases. This fix is related to multiple monitor settings.
11. Added a function in the View menu to display hidden forms. If a form is missing, press this option to bring the form to view.
12. Improved start-up speed by about 2 seconds.
13. Added memory management to work with large image files.
14. Moved auto backup files to AppData folders for ease of management.
15. Added the ability to insert empty pages into a PDF document.
15. Added vertical toolbar to work with PDF files.
16. Added quick page size setting by right mouse key clicking on the page format tool.

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Version 6.6.9 Jan 18, 2021
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1. Under the File menu, added the “Extra Tool” menu. Within that menu, I added a new menu, “Required DLL files.” This form displays all required DLL files for AVSnap.
2. Improved the Bulk symbol editor by loading each symbol into tabs automatically. It simplifies changes and updates to new and existing libraries.
3. Adjusted the progress bar when downloading updates. It now accurately shows the download progress.
4. Fixed bug when switching page format from mm to inches; the scale units were not changed.
5. Added the ability to render images in the Cable Label object.
6. Fixed issue with Libraries being removed from the Library pane when a new update is installed. After this update, libraries will not be touched during installation.
7. Added option to place Help Bar above AVSnap drawing area for better visibility.
8. Adjusted Template options under the Template tab in the Page properties form. Now, you can assign a template to multiple pages simultaneously.
9. Added the ability to auto-switch tabs when the mouse is on top of a tab. This applies to most forms, including pages. The typical value that works well is bout 300 ms wait before switching.
10. Added new features to control mode.
11. Fixed several bugs.
12. Separated the Screen video capture into a separate program running in the background. The program is closed when the last AVSnap instance is closed.

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Version 6.6.8 Dec 15, 2020
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1. Improved Cross Hatch fill for a rectangle object.
2. Improved cable intersection dot position when cables have the same Net name.
3. Added ability to export .ICO files in the “Copy as BMP” function.
4. Added Save and Recall dialog for the vertical color bar. Now you can save your colors.
5. Improved line weight function. Now you can scroll the mouse wheel, and it will decrease line weight below 1pt in 0.1pt increments.
6. Add a button on the toolbar to switch between landscape and portrait mode.
7. Added 4 presets for the left color toolbar for Page, Fill, Line, and Text objects.
8. Added text formatting tool to capitalize all letters within a Text object.
9. Added Special characters in the Text editor: bullets, arrows, brackets.
10. Cleaned the right-click menu in the text editor box.
11. Add the right mouse click function for object stacking. Now you can use the mouse wheel to adjust the stacking distance between objects.
12. Added option to send files to other users as “Pack and Go” with fonts and color palettes included.
13. Reduced the File menu by combining some options under “Extra Tools.”
14. Implemented new object properties forms across all objects. Now they are unified and are easier to use.
15. Fixed bug when symbols are added to the project, and T is immediately pressed after placing the symbol on the page.
16. Fixed bugs with library Custom Fields 6 through 12.
17. Added option under the View menu to move Help Bar to the top of the AVSnap window.
18. Fixed the “Apply to all pages” function on the Template tab in Page setup.
19. Added the ability to put the Help Bar at the top of the window. The setting is under View->Help Bar on Top
20. All tabs can be configured as auto-switch. Set this option under shortcut P->Global Tab->Auto Switch Tabs
21. Right mouse click on the object toolbar is deprecated
22. Shortcut D is depreciated – now you can set defaults in object properties. Ctrl+D is still active.
23. Double-clicking in the zoom field sets the zoom to 100%
24. When objects are not selected, Ctrl+Left Mouse Click turns the color picker on and allows you to assign any color on the screen to any of the 24 color placeholders.
25. You can now save and recall the settings of your vertical color bar. You can create and save as many color palettes as you need.
26. Support for import/export/batch export of .webp files. Better compression and transparency.
27. Right-click on the Page Mode tool to enable quick selection of the page size.
28. Bulk editor now loads each symbol into edit tabs automatically.
29. General bug fixes.
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Version 6.6.5 May 6, 2020
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1. Fixed issue with crosshatch fill in rectangle object
2. Added the ability to sort cables by the last numerical numbers in the cable net name.
3. Fixed bug with cable intersection dots.
4. Added the ability to assign selected cables to the same net name.
5. Added the ability to add stacking distance between objects when objects are stacked
6. Moved the layers tab to the left toolbar to simplify layers management when a page is zoomed.
7. AVSnap is now aware when the computer needs to shut down. Automatic backup is generated when AVSnap detects a request to reset.
8. When viewing the project in a Multipage view, pressing ESC returns it to a single page view mode.
9. Fixed bug with “number of symbols” display in a library.
10. Added context-sensitive tooltips for many tools. When objects are selected, the tooltip changes to identify the correct operation.
11. Fixed preview display in Windows’ toolbar area.
12. Fixed several bugs in library symbol indexing, which may result in library corruption.
13. Added Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V and Ctrl+A to all fields in the library editor
14. Added Left Mouse Button+Ctrl+V shortcut to paste object at the mouse pointer
15. Fixed color depth issue with Batch Export of .JPG files
16. Added the ability to export cables from “Cable list” into a separate tab for each page in an Excel sheet.

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Version 6.6.4 April 1, 2020
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1. Release of the Bulk Library Editor
2. Added shortcuts for User Info in the text editor
3. Fixed the Repeat function for symbols
4. Added a dot on cable crossings when cables’ Net names are the same
5. Added fail-safe recovery routine if the file gets corrupted
6. Added symbol counter in the library Header symbol
7. Adjusted to forcethe  text editor to be on the main screen

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Version 6.6.3 February 5, 2020
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1. Fixed bug with Custom fields and Designator not visible
2. Fixed bug with the Dot on the cable bend that was not toggling
3. Fixed bug with Mini editor crashing
4. Fixed bug with Screen Capture not working when properties windows are open

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Version 6.6.2 January 30, 2020
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1. Converted AVSnap to Unicode format. Now users can use any language within AVSnap objects. All files opened with this version will be converted to Unicode format. Files opened with this version are not compatible with any older versions.
2. Adjusted AVSnap to restore Win 7, 8, 8.1 compatibilities. You can now use AVSnap on older computers and OSs.
3. Added a SKU number field to symbol details.
4. Added default images for defined snap points for symbols. Now they are automatically added as the default.
5. Added library search buttons (next and previous) within the library filter. Two arrows left and right.
6. Added default page names for the Related Symbols feature. Now, related symbols can be automatically placed on a specified page. AVSnap will create a new page if the selected page is not available.
7. Added right-click menu to symbols “Load Related Symbols.”
8. Library pane now shows “number” of related symbols for the selected symbol.
9. When copying a symbol with related symbols, ask if the user wants to download associated symbols.
10. Tooltip for symbols displays the number of related symbols present.
11. Adjusted the Symbol Compliance indicator so it does not change size when zoomed in/out.
12. Cleaned up the GUI user interface for different modes.
13. Symbols placed on top of larger symbols are now automatically grouped.
15. When exporting the List of Materials to an Excel file, quantities are now numeric.
16. When exporting Materials List or Cable List to Excel, the Excel file will open automatically.
17. When exporting Materials List or Cable List to Excel, the AVSnap creates a separate Excel Page for each AVSnap project page.
18. Ignore snap points when aligning symbols.
19. Fixed errors when adding images to MindMap nodes.
20. If the web server is enabled, it will be active after compiling the AVSnap file as an executable file.
21. AVSnap is now aware when Windows wants to restart. The AVSnap will save an open file as backup .bak.
22. User info on the Page Setup form is now required. Once saved, it will auto-populate when the project starts.
23. When AVSnap sends support e-mails, we now include First Name, Last Name, e-mail, and phone number from the Page Setup, User Info tab in the e-mail. This feature enables us to help users quickly.
24. Selection rectangle outline colors are now different when selecting objects from right to left and from left to right.
25. Improved image cropping capability.
26. Allow entering the page name before creating a new page. Shortcut N.
27. Added 1920×1080 resolution to page sizes.
28. Added tools shortcuts for use with programmable keyboards. Designed to improve efficiency.
29. Fixed bug occurring when a symbol moves to the right after updating it from a library.
30. Added cross-hatch fill for rectangle object under Effects Tab.
31. Fixed text flow between multiple text boxes.
33. Added video recorder. Now you can record videos on the fly.
34. Added Library Bulk Editor as a beta release. Users can try it.
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Version 6.6.1 September 9th, 2019
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1. Adjusted the Cable Tool, Draw Mode to be persistent while the AVSnap is open. Select Cable Tool, then press TAB shortcut until the desired Draw Mode is selected. The Selected Draw Mode will remain persistent until changed by a user or the AVSnap is restarted.
2. Added symbol move feature to maintain connected cables parallel or perpendicular. Enable this feature in the Page properties (P) form, on the Draw tab.
3. Added the ability to add page numbers to PDF files. Use the right-click menu to select the “Paginate File” feature.
4. Adjusted the library pane view to remember the settings page. Once a library is selected for a page, returning to the same page displays the same library.
5. When two snap points are on top of each other in Project Mode, the top snap point is active and is connected to a cable.
6. Added the ability to place images into MindMap nodes.
7. Added Parent Branches mode for auto-configuring of the MindMap. Coloring is done based on the branches from the MindMap root.
8. Symbol property form (B) is now persistent. The form stays open when selecting different symbols.
9. Symbols are now stackable. Place one symbol on top of another symbol to stack them together. When you move a larger symbol, all symbols within it are forced together. If a symbol needs to be partially outside the main symbol, then the top symbol must be connected to a snap point on the central symbol using the top symbol’s origin.
10. Fixed the problem with AVSnap not saving the default font type.
11. Fixed the problem with a Multipage view not moving pages correctly.
12. Fixed the problem to enable AVSnap to exit Control Run mode using the ESC key.
13. Fixed the problem where, when the Code window is closed, the program goes into Control Run mode.
14. Improved Ctrl+A functionality when objects are selected. Pressing Ctrl+A second time selects all objects.
15. Added option to invert the mouse wheel Zoom action. The setting is located on the Page Properties form (P), Page tab.
16. Fixed Cable’s bend properties dialog. Pressing OK now applies changes to the Cable bend properties.
17. Improved library search function. Text separated by a space is now ANDed together to complete the search.
18. Added Alignment functions to stack objects next to each other. Stacking is available for left, right, up, and down.
19. Fixed the problem with alignment left and right. The leftmost or rightmost object is used for alignment now.
20. Improved tool menu on the left side. Increased the number of columns and shortened the toolbar.
21. Adjusted some Icons
22. Added ability to save pages as images with File names defined as page names, and with 1:1 or other resolutions.

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Version 6.6.0 June 6, 2019
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1. Fixed a bug with Templates. When a template is applied to a page, changing the page format from pixels to inches or millimeters may cause an Access violation error.

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Version 6.5.9 June 5, 2019
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1. Fixed a bug with miniEditor. When the Enter key was pressed, the changes were not applied to the text.

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Version 6.5.8 June 4, 2019
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1. Fixed a bug where, when a new library is created, the custom fields are not initialized. The program reports that some objects are corrupted.

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Version 6.5.7.1 June 3, 2019
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1. Fixed a bug with a mouse pointer over objects that are being deleted. After the mouse pointer is moved, the file is corrupted.

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Version 6.5.7 June 3, 2019
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1. Fixed a crash when a symbol is placed on the page from a library and the T shortcut is pressed.
2. Added the drop-down feature to the text object. This feature is available in the full editor. This feature is useful when creating fill-in forms.
3. Improved zoom in/out speed when images are rotated 90 degrees. Image is regenerated to improve speed.
4. Added the ability to crop images by overlaying a rectangle object and selecting both objects.
5. Fixed the problem with importing some PNG files that have a 4-bit or 8-bit file format.
6. Fixed the problem with removing a background from images.
7. Added the ability to convert a PNG image to a JPG image and a JPG image to a PNG image. Use the Right Mouse key menu.
8. Added ability to batch export all pages into JPG/PNG/BMP files. Very useful for generating multiple images for uploading pages to websites. This option is located in the print dialog tab.
9. Added the ability to remove image background by outlining image parts with cable, rectangle, or circle objects.
10. Improved screen capture for scaled displays.
11. Improved “Copy as Bitmap” feature with added ability to save files in .PNG, .JPG, or .BMP format.
12. Added tracking of computer memory usage and warned the user when memory usage approaches the maximum limit. Offers the user to save the file and restart AVSnap to allocate more memory. (Future work will be to convert AVSnap to 64 bits and to use more available memory)
13. Added ability to move pages in MultiView mode (Alt+F).
14. Fixed problem with incrementing cable ID when “dash” is used in front of the cable number ‘-100’.
15. Added “Adjust font size when scaling” option in the library mode.
16. Added the ability to add related objects with the same part number in the library mode.
17. Improved zoom function for large pages.
18. Adjusted so that page outline and layers tabs are always on top of the drawing or image.
19. Fixed the problem with the incorrect library list display when a library is deleted.
20. Added button “Backup Now” to make a copy of the current file. A suffix consisting of a date or a version number is added at the end of the file name.
21. Changed page background color to gray for Pages marked as hidden or templates.
22. When adding pages, the option is now available to add a page before or after the current page.
23. When deleting pages, the page tab view stays in place.
24. Improved readability of the text in the text editor. The font size in the text editor is now larger and remains unchanged when the object’s font size is altered.
25. Settings in the mini-editor are now applied immediately to the selected text.
26. Fixed many minor bugs related to program stability.
27. Fixed the text editor to maintain background white and text black.
28. Added shortcode #NET# to display cable net name in cable labels.
29. Added additional Help Bar messages

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Version 6.4.5 February 20, 2019
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1. Fixed problem with Library Symbols Custom fields 7 through 12. Now they display content.
2. Fixed MindMap mode, where multiple origins were created, causing the program to crash.
3. Added Ctrl+Move function for objects/symbols to be constrained during movement to a specific angle.
4. Added shortcut Ins (insert key) when objects are selected, and the Ins key is pressed, the object is duplicated.
5. Fixed the problem with cables not attaching to snap points when symbols and cables are copied and pasted.

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Version 6.4.4 January 13, 2019
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1. Fixed the Pack and Go function after adding Google fonts
2. Fixed the Copy Fonts function after adding Google fonts
3. Adjusted PDF safe function with fit to Page setting (previously was fit to width)
4. Added recovery routine if a file gets corrupted. This routine is activated when a file is saved and then opened.
5. Improved redraw speed for ages with many objects

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Version 6.4.3 December 31, 2018
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1. In Control Mode, when an active object is selected, pressing the F11 shortcut opens the Trigger menu to simplify subroutine selection.
2. Fixed the problem that sometimes AVSnap opens with page Tabs empty.
3. Fixed the image adjustment form to keep the image the same after Apply is pressed, and then the form is closed. (Shortcut B and selecting the Image Adjust tab)
4. Fixed image crop bug when the original image is rotated.
5. Fixed bug for Screen Capture when the directory to save captured images is not available.
6. The ” Screen Capture “Clipboard” option has been removed, and the captured image is saved to the clipboard by default.
7. Changed Screen Capture to limit the minimum capture size to 4×4 pixels. The removal of the problem of tiny captured images.
8. Added ESC shortcut to exit from Screen Capture mode without capturing the screen.
9. Fixed bug that allowed creation of a library without a header symbol
10. Fixed bug that reset Color Palate on the color bar after installation of a new software version.
11. Added some selections to Library symbol properties that were not available in Library Design Mode. (Adjust font size when scaling and stay on top of the line object)
12. Fixed the problem with shortcut T when the cursor is over objects other than Text.
13. Fixed ID numbering for active objects. Now they start with #1 when placed on the design page.
14. Adjusted default setting for “Auto Increment Text Objects” to OFF.
15. Fixed bug with printing pages with transparent objects.
16. Fixed problem with printing labels. Properly formatted labels did not fit on the page.
17. Fixed bug of grouping cables based on the type of cable in Cable List (Shortcut Y).
18. Fixed the problem with the Symbol tab in the library designer. Now the tab is in the correct position.
19. Removed some fields in Library Design Mode as they are not applicable.
20. Re-designed Views Manager. Now the user can adjust views, move, delete, and override as needed.
21. Re-designed Font Manager. Added ability to import Google fonts, set favorite fonts, select from recently used fonts, and set default font.

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Version 6.4.2 November 5, 2018
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1. Added “Pack and Go” feature to create a zip file with the .amt file and all of the fonts used for the project.
2. Re-designed Symbol Properties form to minimize height. Added Custom and Compliance tabs.
3. Added 6 Custom Fields to symbol properties.
4. Modified automatic assignment for Views property to start number from 1000.
5. Improved Rename Current View form.
6. Modified automatic symbol designator to start from 1 instead of 2.
7. Added global settings to change cable color automatically to snap point color.
8. Drastically improved Ctrl+A shortcut. You can now select objects by color, line thickness, font, font size, etc. (Patent filed)
9. Fixed the problem with accidental deletion of the header symbol in libraries.
10. Removed MindMap and Label tools in Library mode.
11. Simplified menus for PDF management mode.
12. Fixed the number display of MindMap in printer preview mode.
13. Modified code to change the display of the width and height of different objects after they are rotated 90 degrees.
14. Added PING button to TCP IP/COM form to ping other devices on the web quickly.
15. Improved setting for MindMap when displaying child link numbers.
16. Improved automatic color assignment in the MindMap auto-configuring form.
17. The Page Properties form remembers the last tab opened. When the program is restarted, it reverts to the first tab.

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Version 6.4.1 August 22, 2018
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1. Modified Cable Bend Properties to enable changing the bend radius without pressing Apply.
2. Updated Trim/Extend capability for cables. This enables users to extend or trim cables.
3. When objects are created, they now have IDs assigned automatically.
4. The library filtering function was modified to avoid a fatal error. In the Library mode, when a filter is applied, the first occurrence is found, and then the user scrolls to the desired symbol.
5. Layer shortcut Shift+L is replaced with Alt+L to harmonize with other shortcuts and not interfere with Capital L typing.
6. Fixed error when updating designator. When a symbol is placed on the design page, the designator is not incremented.
7. Fixed the language editor by expanding lines to accommodate long translations.
8. Fixed auto backup function to avoid missed backups and to stop backups if there are no changes to a project.

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Version 6.4.0 August 1, 2018
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1. Added Layer management tool. The user can now move layers.
2. Added the ability to restrict objects to specific layers, so when the move up/down function is used, objects stay within the same layer.
3. Added priority to layers for publishing capability. Layer 1 is above Layer 2, and so on.
4. Moving the mouse pointer over MindMap nodes and pressing the shortcut T will automatically open the text editor for that node.
5. Now, you can assign the same net name to cables across multiple pages. The cable will be treated as one cable.
6. Added View feature. You can now save any view on any page and instantly recall it to jump between views. Useful for large projects.
7. Added Label editor object. This object enables the creation of any labels. When using short codes #FROM# and #TO#, the user can print cable labels.
8. Added the ability to create and save manufacturer labels or custom labels using Label Designer.
9. Improved the loading time of libraries when moving the first library symbol on the page.
10. Added the ability to crop images to a Rectangle object. Place the rectangle object on top and select both the image and the rectangle. Right-click on them and choose Crop.
11. Added ability to adjust image properties: brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, etc. Select the image, press shortcut B, and then go to the Image properties tab.
12. Added notepad pane in Code window. This pane is used to keep notes and snippets of code.
13. Added the ability to convert ASCII to Hex number and Hex number to ASCII in code and Notepad windows.
14. Fixed the issue with duplicate object IDs. Now the program checks and automatically fixes it.
15. Fixed problem with Flowchart symbols. When attempting to select all flowchart symbols, the program generated a fatal error.
16. Fixed the automatic backup feature to be less intrusive. Intelligent backup minimizes work interruptions.
17. Adjusted Snap points options to include many new formats.
18. Fixed the problem of getting to the snap point properties if the cable is on top of the snap point.
19. Fixed issue with the ” Do not show in List of Materials flag when the template is used.
20. Added file name to the header for List of Materials and List of Cables.
21. Fixed the issue when duplicating a page with layers, and the layers move on the new pages.

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Version 6.3.7 April 2, 2018
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1. Resolved the problem with the Screen Capture directory changing to a default directory after the update.
2. Added the View feature to save any view and to be able to switch between views.
3. Fixed bug with displaying designator for symbols in Tooltips.
4. In presentation mode, the left mouse now needs to be clicked 2 times to advance the slide. This is to prevent accidental advance. Use the spacebar to advance to the next slide immediately.
5. Added help text to color selection tools for page, line, fill, and text colors.
6. Adjusted file backup strategy to minimize work interruption. Review page settings, global tab.
7. Added page buffer ON/OFF change for all pages at the same time using the right mouse button.
8. Added Ctrl+A selection for guidelines. When one guideline is selected, Ctrl+A selects all guidelines. Second, Ctrl+A selects all objects.
9. Fixed the problem with enabling/disabling guidelines printing.
10. Added page swap feature. When on any page, pressing the swap button switches to the Template page for that page, pressing it again returns to the original page.
11. Fixed the problem with layers disappearing when changing pages.

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Version 6.3.6 March 2, 2018
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1. Added the ability to capture JPG images with the screen capture shortcut (Print Screen)
2. Improved printing with a transparent object. Now it prints correctly.
3. Improved print preview window and page size display in print dialog.
4. Added many languages for spell checking.
5. Fixed printing error when PNG images are rotated.
6. Added default settings for the web server to produce the best results.
7. Added color picker tool. Now you can sample color from any portion of the screen. Press and hold the Ctrl button and click on the color selection toolbar: T, P, L, F
8. Added new Wizard menu option. Wizards enable users to create single-page documents and then import them into the current project. Establishing a collection of these documents simplifies recurring tasks.
9. Fixed the problem with AVSnap not opening when used with dual monitors.
10. Added custom fields from the symbol when exporting to an Excel file.
11. Page setup form is now modal and stays on top.
12. Added the ability to copy fonts used in the project to a selected directory to make AVSnap files portable between PCs.
13. Fixed the problem with password assignment for PDF files.
14. Fixed the problem with text not being saved when switching between the mini editor and the full editor.
15. In presentation mode, change a single left mouse button click to advance the slide to a double click. This enables staying on the slide and not accidentally switching to the next slide.
16. Fixed the Copy to BMP function in Run mode.

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Version 6.3.5 February 5, 2018
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1. Added support for multiple webcams with PIP capability. Webcams with the same name can be properly enumerated.

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Version 6.3.4 February 2, 2018
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1. Fixed the problem of resizing objects after screen capture.
2. Fixed the problem with updating screen capture file names.
3. Added ability to copy selected objects as bitmaps in full color, 256colors, grayscale, and 1-bit B/W.
4. Added the ability to set Guidelines to be locked on creation.
5. Added the ability to convert PNG files placed on the page to JPG.
6. Fixed the problem with loading the default library and project when AVSnap is reset.
7. Added the ability to do Image OCR in 12 different languages.
8. Added the ability to refresh fonts after new fonts are added to the fonts folder.
9. Added the ability to select the default backup files directory.
10. Added side handle bars to control objects to enable stretching in vertical and horizontal directions.
11. Fixed the problem with guidelines not displaying when the outline is set to transparent.
12. Added progress bar for loading and saving large files.
13. Added a rectangular cloud shape object to the Mind Map object.
14. Added a setting to format the Mind Map object automatically.
15. Fixed the problem with selecting Mind Map levels using Ctrl+A.
16. Removed error notice when loading a library that is already open in the library pane.
17. Added the ability to turn on/off all layer functions with a global button.
18. Fixed the problem with dragging and dropping the library into AVSnap.
19. Changed default to save project every 1 minute (user adjustable)
20. Changed backup from 3 to 5 rotating files.
21. Removed support for Windows XP.
22. Now, when the mouse is over the text object and it is highlighted, press T to edit. No need to click on the object.
23. Added a button to fill the 255.255.255.255 IP address for the UDP setting.
24. Added default to timeout on TCP settings to 1000ms.
25. Added ability to set all user buttons in Communication mode to the same settings.