Version Information

The new AVSnap releases include large number of changes to make building symbol libraries and designing AV systems even easier. Major changes are described here. For additional information please consult user manual available from AVSnap Help menu.

AVSnap v3.3.6

1. Added 10 layers capability to each page
2. Page tabs can be scrolled using mouse scroll wheel
3. Page Tabs can be re-positioned by clicking and holding on the tab and moving the tab into new location
4. In Communication mode allow inserting inline comments using //
5. I n Communication mode automatically switch to active port when pages are changed
6. In Communication mode adding new page copies control buttons.
7. Fixed “List index of bounds error” when printing
8. Auto-back up function does not display in recently used files
9. Pages in Communication mode do not print
10. Converting lines to cable now connect lines together
11. If file is opened on network drive, do not allow to edit file that is opened by another user.
12. EXE files created in control mode can be closed by pressing ESC key

AVSnap v3.2.1

1. Improved re-draw speed for complicated drawings
2. Improved re-draw speed for complicated drawings
3. Added option to treat symbols as filled
4. Added ability to display page number and total number of pages
5. Added function to open project as duplicate
6. Added function to merge projects together
7. Added “Copy as Bitmap” function
8. Fixed Cable error report
9. Added cable category setting to snap points
   
10. Added multiple wires within cable option
    
11. Added connector count to cable list report
    
12. Added Material list sorting and Cable list sorting
    
13. Added library search for partial name
    
14. Improved print function
    
15. Added multiple line trim function
    
16. Added ability to update all library fields.
    
17. Added automatic detection of transparent objects during print
    
18. Improved DXF import function
    
19. Improved communication mode format
    
20. Added programmable keys to Communication mode
    
21. Improved Reset Defaults function
    
22. Added right click menu on library tabs
    
23. Added ability to see participants mouse pointers during AVSnap Meeting
    
24. Added ability to control initiator’s computer during AVSnap Meeting
    
25. Added ability to use rectangular grid for isometric drawings

AVSnap v3.1.5

1. Improved Right to left selection of grouped objects
2. Added Continuous mode for cable tool to allow easier photo tracing
3. Added ability to join two cables together.
4. Simplified right click menu for most of the drawing Objects
5. When tools are selected, some of the properties can be set on the format tooll
6. After library search, search text is cleared so next search can be easily performed
7. Added additional mode for Repeat function to simplify objects spacing
8. Rotation accuracy can be entered with 2 decimal points
9. Added ability to see number of people in chat room on the top program bar. The check is made every 5 minutes or can be defined by user.
10. Bitmaps are now disabled in large zoom to improve refresh speed
11. Improved text formatting
12. Added ability to copy properties between objects. Only cosmetic properties are copied
13. Verified Vista compatibility
14. Added ability to set rectangular grid on pages. This allows easy way to do 3D drawings.
15. Object Properties dialog boxes do not need to be closed to continue working on objects. Allows easy way to see changes as they are applied.
16. Added Object color select tool bar to simplify color assignments and for creating custom colors.
17. Fixed problem with Origin being locked when “U” shortcut is used.
18. Added ability to shift constrain when cables are drawn from left to right segment using Ctrl-Shift key.
19. Fixed menu items flickering during drawings and when Shift key is held down.
20. Added dialog box for DXF import and preview screen to see image before importing.
21. Added ability to Drag and Drop DXF file into AVSnap
22. Improved precision of attaching cable to snap points with low zoom
23. Added shortcut to allow size adjustment on
24. Added textbox padding to move text from left or right side of objects.
25. Fixed problem with Objects loosing changes when switching from symbol to symbol in Library edit mode
26. Fixed problem with Text box not able to display fillet around text
27. Text preview now does not show template pages and stops rotation through first or last page.
28. When uploading state using AVSnap meeting, libraries on remote side are not closed
29. Added ability to center drawing on the print page.
30. When values are entered on the Format bar, Enter key moves focus to mouse pointer
31. Added function to display library list in text format instead of graphical format.
32. Added ability to convert Library Symbols to Objects once Symbol is on project page
33. Added function to convert any objects to symbol and the move it to any library from Project mode
34. Added undo function in Notepad window in Communication mode.
35. Fixed Menu->Exit function
36. Added ability to send file in AVSnap meeting mode
37. Added ability to define custom fields for Library
38. Fixed Cable repeat function to properly attach to snap points on a symbol
39. Fixed problem with using transparency in Library Symbols.