Learn about what is new in this release of the software.
Release Notes
2025.0.4
Important:
- Due to potential compatibility issues introduced by .NET 10.0 in the Advance Steel 2025.0.4 Update, the corresponding AutoCAD 2025.1.4 Update must also be installed. If other AutoCAD 2025-based products are installed on the workstation, such as Autodesk Civil 3D or the AutoCAD Mechanical toolset, you must install the latest available updates for those products to maintain cross-product compatibility.
- Advance Steel 2025 Language Packs will not start if they are installed after the updates AutoCAD 2025.1.4 and Advance Steel 2025.0.4 The recommended installation order is: Advance Steel 2025/Advance Steel 2025.0.1/Advance Steel 2025.0.2/Advance Steel 2025.0.3, Advance Steel 2025 Language Pack, AutoCAD 2025.1.4, Advance Steel 2025.0.4.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed a memory handling issue that could cause Advance Steel to crash.
Updates
- Updated the .NET component used by Advance Steel to .NET10 - AutoCAD 2025.1.4 update is mandatory to be installed to maintain compatibility
- Updated SQLite component to address security vulnerabilities
- Updated zlib to address security vulnerabilities (zlib 1.3.2).
- Improved database connectivity by enabling manual update of SQL LocalDB instance in use
- Updated ActiveReports-related .NET packages to address security vulnerabilities.
- Updated UI/runtime packages (BCGControlBar Pro / RTF Engine) built with ASLR hardening.
- Updated System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager dependency alignment with supported .NET runtime.
- Upgraded STEPTools roselib component to fix known vulnerabilities.
- Updated SQLite dependency to fix known vulnerabilities.
- Advance Steel 2025.0.4 and Advance Steel Object Enabler 2025.0.4 now support manual configuration of the SQL LocalDB version used by the application. This enhancement allows you to use newer SQL LocalDB versions, including SQL LocalDB 2025, in addition to the default SQL LocalDB 2019 version installed with Advance Steel 2025.
Configure and Manage SQL LocalDB Versions in Advance Steel 2025.0.4 explains how to:
- Configure the SQL LocalDB version for Advance Steel and Advance Steel Object Enabler.
- Update the ASSettings_Advance.xml configuration file.
- Validate the active SQL LocalDB version.
- Revert to the default SQL LocalDB 2019 configuration if needed.
The help page also includes important notes about database compatibility and backup recommendations when switching between SQL LocalDB versions.
2025
Features and Improvements
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Advance Steel runs on .NET 8: Starting with this release, Advance Steel is using a modern .NET version, ensuring enhanced performance, security, and developer features.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue that prevented a section cut done on a camera detail to not use the view depth of the view it was made on.
- Fixed an issue that resulted in incorrect cuts on user profiles in NC files.
- Fixed an issue that caused the numbering process to take a long time to complete, on a particular model.
- Fixed an issue that resulted in an incorrect placement of holes in the Ayrshire CAM output.
- Fixed an issue that caused objects to disappear in viewports with 2D Wireframe shading, during multi-user check-out scenarios with multiple viewports.