Qonic November 2024 Release Notes

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This November release introduces significant improvements in data management, quantity accuracy and general platform functionality. It delivers enhanced user interface flexibility, more comprehensive spatial data capabilities, and improved performance in both model handling and dashboard functionalities.

Data Management

  • Classification Hierarchies: Hierarchical classification structure added to the Browse panel for improved data organization.
  • Inspect Shared Properties: Shared properties are now visible in the Inspect panel when selecting more than one IFC Class.
  • Custom Property Support: Add Property functionality now supports imported custom properties, offering a more flexible property setup.
  • Saved Configurations : You can now save custom configurations in the Browse panel to tailor its structure to your preferences. Project owners can share these configurations with project members, ensuring a consistent setup across the team.

Accurate Quantities

  • Window and Door Areas: Calculation of window and door areas is now faster and more accurate.

Platform and User Interface

  • Resizable Report Panel: The report panel is now resizable, enabling a more tailored workspace.
  • Text Truncation in Inspect Panel: Improved text truncation provides a cleaner overview in the Inspect panel.
  • Session Management: System now switches to read-only mode if another session is detected, preventing data conflicts.
  • Property Styling: Styling improvements enhances the visual organization of properties.
  • Account Deletion: Users can now delete their accounts.
  • Access Request Workflow: Access requests can be initiated when attempting to access projects within the same organization.
  • Model Version Labels: Status labels in model version history have been refreshed for better clarity.

Revit Plugin

  • Data Transfer Performance: Data transfer using the Revit Plugin is now a lot faster.
  • Revit Levels to IFC Building Storey: Revit Levels are now automatically converted to IfcBuildingStorey, streamlining integration with IFC-based workflows.
  • Room Export: Now export Rooms as IfcSpace for better integration with IFC-compliant tools.

API

  • Public API: Public API is now available to third party developers

Fixes

  • Real Hierarchies: Spatial location hierarchy now reflects actual structure (e.g., Site > Building > Floor > Space) for more accurate model navigation.
  • Type Properties: Name and Description for Type properties are now also supported.
  • Memory Optimization: Addressed memory issue when colorizing large models.
  • Classification and Material Editing: Fixed issues with classification and material editing functionality.
  • Inspect Panel Improvements: Added a “Show More” button for properties in the Inspect panel to accommodate large property sets.
  • Location Panel Title: Titles now appear correctly in the Locations panel, even when no property sets are available.
  • Zero Value Handling: Corrected issue preventing clearing of “0” numerical values in the Inspect panel.
  • Model Placeholder: Empty model placeholder now appears only when necessary.
  • Improved Library Navigation: Resolved navigation issues on library pages.
  • Duplicate Libraries Prevention: Duplicate library names are now prevented.
  • Classification Item Codes: Fixed an issue where not all measure codes were saved in classification items.
  • Custom Scrollbar: Added a custom scrollbar to improve UI consistency across web browsers.
  • Role Management: Fixed issues with changing user roles post-invitation.
  • Project Limit Enforcement: Resolved an issue where users could create projects beyond the allowed limit in the welcome dialog.
  • Upload: Model name validation is now handled correctly during drag-and-drop uploads and capitalized file extensions are now accepted.
  • Small Screens: Dialog windows now adjust to fit smaller vertical screens, resolving usability issues.

With these enhancements, Qonic continues to improve data precision, user experience, and workflow efficiency across data management, spatial data handling, and platform functionality. Enjoy the latest updates and optimizations as you explore these new features.