Learn about what is new in this release of the software.
Release Notes
2026.0.3
Important:
- Due to potential compatibility issues introduced by .NET 10.0 in the Advance Steel 2026.0.3 Update, the corresponding AutoCAD 2026.1.2 Update must also be installed. If other AutoCAD 2026-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 2026 Language Packs will not start if they are installed after the updates AutoCAD 2026.1.2 and Advance Steel 2026.0.3 The recommended installation order is: Advance Steel 2026/Advance Steel 2026.0.1/Advance Steel 2026.0.2, Advance Steel 2026 Language Pack, AutoCAD 2026.1.2, Advance Steel 2026.0.3.
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 2026.1.2 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.
- Advance Steel 2026.0.3 and Advance Steel Object Enabler 2026.0.3 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 2026.
Configure and Manage SQL LocalDB Versions in Advance Steel 2026.0.3 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.
2026
Bug Fixes
- Upgraded to zlib 1.3.1 for security and alignment with AutoCAD verticals.
- Fixed an issue where special parts with features would disappear on explode.
- Improved stability of Navisworks when opening projects with Advance Steel elements.
- Fixed an issue where Reference Manager would close unexpectedly when loading an Advance Steel DWG file if Advance Steel Object Enabler was installed on the same computer.
- Fixed an issue where the external drawing list was not created if DSTV Template was used.
- Fixed an issue where the desired format couldn't be set for fields in BOM templates when exporting to Microsoft Excel. The needed format can be set through the OutputFormat option of each field. If OutputFormat is left blank, the field will be exported in Excel by default as text.
- Fixed an issue where an error would appear if the insert arrow button was selected for the User text category in BOM templates.
- Fixed an issue where Convert Databases from Management Tools didn't work as expected - Microsoft Access Runtime is required to be installed on the computer.
- Fixed an issue where South Africa Angles were not imported correctly in Revit.
- Fixed an issue where timber sections couldn't be imported/exported in SMLX file format.
- Fixed an issue where the program would become unresponsive if the ESC button was used while placing any type of grids.
- Fixed an issue where C shaped profiles were not exported to IFC format according to standard and couldn't be viewed in specific applications.
- Fixed an issue where an error message would appear when a DWG file saved in a previous Advance Steel version was added in the Publish dialog.
- Fixed an issue where Robot Structural Analysis would close unexpectedly when loading a DWG file saved in Advance Steel if Advance Steel was installed on that computer.
- Fixed an issue where the program would close unexpectedly after updating a spiral stair connection in a particular model.
- Fixed an issue where the page frame was not inserted in the detail after changing the drawing prototype from inside the detail.
- Fixed an issue where a specific detail couldn't be updated anymore.
Security Updates
- Updated SQLite .NET package to version 1.0.118.