What's new in Electra Cloud

Jan

Fix inability to export special characters in PDF
Fix PDF export bug in dashboard

Jan

Fixed bug that causes text misaligned after exporting to PDF
Electra E9 v1.4.18 - Bug Fixes
Fixed bug for connection report
Fixed inability to create title block
Electra E9 v1.4.18 - Bug Fixes
Fixed bug for connection report
Fix flipped image bug while exporting PDF
Fixed inability to create title block
Fixed bug for connection report
Electra E9 v1.4.17 - Bug Fixes

Jan

Fix bug that cause hidden shapes and text showing in PDF export
Added ability to offset rectangle and circle
Fixed bug that causes the sub shape not positioned properly after converting to path

Jan

Electra E9 v.1.4.16 - Improvement of user experience during exporting file
Changed shortcut key for proportional resizing to Shift key and offset path to Ctrl + Alt keys
Fixed bug that causes wire names not renumbered properly
Electra E9 v1.4.14: Bug Fixes
Electra E9 v1.4.14: Now Electra E9 will prompt user when the saved file has been moved, deleted or changed name.

Jan

Fixed path color filling issue while exporting PDF.
Fixed rounded rect radius bug while exporting PDF.
Fixed wrong page order after loading downloaded SVG document
Fixed bug that causes images not exporting to PDF

Jan

Electra E9 v1.4.13 : Fixed search engine issue that caused BOM report cannot be generated
Fixed layer always set to default when drawing text
Added otf fonts import
Performance improvement for TTF font import
Fixed bug that causes notification showing wrong team name when trashing a team drawing
Fix stroke dasharray error while exporting PDF
Improved user experience when saving a search stencil
Fixed bug that causes images not exporting to PDF
Fixed bug that cause wire jump unable to show jumps after loading drawing from downloaded SVG
Fixed bug when importing reports from Electra E8 drawing
Fixed bug that causes error when editing terminal block

Jan

Fixed bug that causes rotated texts not exported properly after exporting to PDF
Added option to hide Component Tag line
Electra E9 v1.4.12 - Bug fixes
Electra E9 v1.4.11 - Bug fixes

Jan

Fix error after exporting single shape from a drawing
Fixed PDF exportation bug with items that have no print settings printed out.
Fixed missing item issue while exporting PDF
Fixed wrong text position and orientation while exporting PDF
Electra E9 v1.4.10 - Bug Fixes

Jan

Fixed bug that causes error when importing drawing
Improved quality of the exported PDF
Fixed bug that causes error when importing drawing all: Improved quality of the exported PDF
Fixed bug that causes error when clicking OK button in Edit Wire dialog
Electra E9 v1.4.10 - Electra E9 performance optimization
Fix export DXF for shape with no line
Import font will now use font name instead of file name
Fixed bug that causes component tag showing wrong component

Jan

Electra E9 v1.4.9 - Bug Fixes
Fixed bug that causes text not undo properly

Dec

Fixed bug that causes wires not connected properly after adding new points on PLC

Dec

Fixed bug that causes inability to enter path mode
Import SVG text improvement
Fixed bug that causes inability to change arrow after copy and paste a path with arrow
Fixed bug that causes text of cable tag not resized properly after updating the cable information

Dec

Fixed bug that causes browser freeze when exporting page
Fixed bug that causes error when fragmenting shapes
Moving folders to another destination must follow the access the user has on the folder.
Electra E9 v1.4.8 - Bug Fixes
Fixed bug that causes page prefix updated wrongly after deleting a page
Electra E9 v1.4.7 - Bug Fixes
Added message when updating page prefix after inserting new page or rearranging pages
Fixed inability to display double quotes in edit title block dialog
Fixed bug that causes wires not positioned correctly after importing a drawing

Dec

Fixed bug that causes incorrect wire name after disabling page prefix in Edit Wire Name dialog

Dec

Fixed bug that causes page prefix on wire names and references not updated properly after rearrange pages
Integrated with Google Doc, Google Sheet and Google Slide in Vecta
Enhanced input box to be able to increase /decrease numeric value by continuously pressing up/down arrow icon or by mouse wheel scrolling
Added renumber feature for symbols, wire, hose and tube

Dec

Fixed a bug that causes infinite loop of wire name changes when connecting a wire with wire link connected to a terminal.

Dec

Fix error on setting custom font

Dec

Fixed bug that causes the plugins not shown after opening the drawing
Fixed inability to use Vecta.exportSvg for multiple page export
Added shortcut key to zoom to fit page by pressing Ctrl + Q keys

Dec

Fixed bug that causes inability to resize text on a path
Fixed bug that causes new lines missing after editing text

Dec

Import SVG fix on shape gradient problem

Dec

Fixed inability to export SVG on multiple pages

Dec

Fixed bug for wrong text position after importing terminal blocks
Fixed a bug that causes AutoRename dialog do not pop up

Dec

Added instruction that remind customers of the license purchased will be under the purchase email address.

Dec

Electra E9 v1.4.6 - Bug fixes
Added feature to offset path by pressing Shift key and dragging the handle box
Fixed bug that causes error when splitting wire
Fixed bug that causes inability to insert multiple spacing to a text after importing old drawing

Dec

Fixed bug that causes inability to export text with multiple spacings
Fixed dropdown of font family in other languages

Nov

Fixed bug that causes extra jump curve when connecting a wire to another jump wire
Electra E9 v1.4.5 - Bug fixes and stencils update
Electra E9 v1.4.4 - Bug fixes
Fixed bug that causes IEC terminal showing red after connecting to a wire
Fixed bug that causes error when importing E8 drawing

Nov

Electra E9 v1.4.5 - Bug fixes and stencils update
Fixed bug that causes IEC terminal showing red after connecting to a wire
Electra E9 v1.4.4 - Bug fixes
Fixed bug that causes error when importing E8 drawing
Fixed a bug that causes error when export multiple pages to pdf for published drawing
Fixed bug that causes browser freeze when loading a drawing

Nov

Fixed empty button in color picker when changing to other language
Improved Vecta.Length to accept po and tum units
Improved dialogs to be movable
Fixed bug that causes inability to insert multiple spacings in a text
Improved reset icon for dialogs
Electra E9 v1.4.3 - Bug fixes
Fixed bug that causes wire IEC begin or end arrow not set properly.

Nov

Added ability to change the value in Shape Properties by scrolling the wheel
Fixed bug that causes some dialog not reposition to center
Fix notification not loading on Firefox
Fixed bug that causes browser freeze after changing value of title block data

Nov

Fixed bug that causes error when moving a folder that containing sub folders in dashboard
Fixed wrong position of custom json dialog box
Fix error when exporting DXF with custom font
Fixed bug that causes Electra Options disabled after modifying General settings
Fixed bug that causes old title block not positioned properly after scaling the page

Nov

Fix black line when exporting JPG
Added new feature to insert symbol reference

Nov

Electra E9 v 1.4.2 - Fixed bug that causes inability to set plugin runs automatically when opening drawing
Added option to arrange stencils

Nov

Fixed bug that causes Language setting not saved properly
Fixed bug that causes inability to export selected shapes to PNG and JPG
Fixed css styling that affects profile dialog
Fixed positioning of signup message in editor when used with other languages

Nov

Fixed bug that prevent other languages form editing stencil and plugins
Fixed bug that causes copied symbol not being saved in the stencil
Fixed bug that causes multiple tabs to reload when changing languages
Fixed bug that causes undo not working properly after moving wire's end

Nov

Free Electra E9 Trial
Improved better language selection

Nov

Electra E9 v1.4.1 - Fixed unable to make plugin auto run issue

Nov

Fixed bug that causes empty selection for resolution when opening export PNG dialog
Fixed bug that causes PLC not positioned properly after set PLC
Fix DXF import where text contains "<" and ">"

Nov

Fixed bug that causes error when changing the opacity of inner shadow effect
Import DXF now supports ATTRIB entities
Electra E9 v1.4.0 - Edit Icon for Plugins now is available in Electra E9
Fixed bug that causes incorrect stroke width after dropping a symbol on scaled page
Fixed bug that causes drawing name in title block not updated if renaming the drawing from dashboard

Nov

Fixed bug that causes error when loading drawing on OnShape
Fixed bug that causes arrow size increased when copying and pasting on same page
Fixed bug that causes wire disconnect from symbol and connect to another wire when multiple wires are connecting to same connection point
Fixed font size in title block not scaled when dropping it on a scaled page

Nov

Fixed bug that causes Electra freezes after pasting wire links and wires at the same time

Nov

Fix hidden shape missing on export

Nov

Electra E9 v1.3.14 - Bug fixes
Fixed DXF import with text rotation
Fixed bug that causes invisible line when setting shadow effect on a vertical or horizontal line
Fixed bug that causes position of wire name not correct after splitting the wire
Fixed bug that causes wire not splitting correctly when dropping a symbol on it
Improvement on NoName wire increment issue when splitting wire
Fixed a bug that causes wire name incrementation for NoName wires

Oct

Fixed bug that causes control point positions wrongly when nudging multiple points of an arc segment
Added indicator for personal or team drawing in editor
Improved title block to fit the page automatically
Fixed bug that causes error when reordering the symbol in a stencil

Oct

Fixed text anchor start issue for Safari
Fixes css for shortcut alignment in the menu
Fixed text editor not working on Safari

Oct

Improvements to text on import SVG
Merged Document Options with File Preferences
Fix import SVG with "dx" attribute in tag
Minor fix on edit plugin
Fixed bug that causes difficult to double click on a shape
Fixed layer not set when drawing using Vecta.activePage methods
Added duplicate shapes in right click context menu
Fixed bug that causes smart numbering not renaming wires properly

Oct

Added duplicate shape shortcut key (Ctrl + D)
Fixed bug that causes shape not resized properly when preserving aspect ratio in shape properties
Fixed bug that causes control point positions wrongly when moving multiple points of an arc segment
Improved double click for wire link

Oct

Help article on import Electra E6/E7/E8 drawings or stencils to Electra Cloud/Electra E9

Oct

Fixed bug that causes error when closing a path with arrow
Added line spacing ability for shape text

Oct

Fixes on export PNG & JPG file name
Minor fix on escape button to reset icon & deselect shape
Fixed icon not reflecting the current shape style

Oct

Fixed bug that causes page prefix not updated after pasting symbol or wire on another page

Oct

Import SVG font scaling issue fixed
Fixed some formatting issues
Electra E9 v1.3.3 - Fixes for unable to open plugins tab issue and other bug fixes

Oct

Improved dashed line on export DXF
Electra E9 v1.3.0 - System Fonts is available now
Fix extra space on shape properties
Electra E9 v1.3.1 - Fixes for export DXF issue
Electra E9 v1.3.0 - System Fonts is available now

Oct

Fixed export DXF for user uploaded fonts

Oct

Added up & down arrow to adjust value in shape properties dialog

Oct

Fixed on straight line disappearing when setting effects

Sep

Added 7px and 9px into line weight
Added settings to enable or disable join shapes on DXF import

Sep

Fixed bug that causes errors when importing Electra drawing
Import DXF minor fixes on MTEXT & SPLINE entities
Added page number beside the page name when showing the drop down of the pages
Added support for .ttf font file
Drop font file to drawing to import font file

Sep

Fixes on error when selecting shape with glow effects

Sep

Fixed bug that causes additional connection being generated in connection report

Sep

Fixed bug on fonts not spaced properly on SVG export
Enhanced version of keyboard shortcuts

Sep

Improved Search Layout Shape dialog to be able filter layout shape by stencil

Sep

New feature: Text stroke & text stroke width
Expose function to get wire name list with their quantities in a drawing for printing wire name labels/stamps
Improved component db dialog to not refresh the component list after deleting a component/category
Added shortcut keys beside the operations in the menu
Added ability for super node to append strings as DOM nodes all: Added showing of shortcut keys to menus for easier usage
Merged Document Options with File preferences
Improved Add New Component dialog to update dimension automatically after choosing a layout shape

Sep

Automatic load more layout shapes when searching layout shape

Sep

Fixed bug that causes inability to copy and paste symbol on stencil

Sep

Fixed bug that causes browser freeze when opening select cable dialog

Sep

Fixed bug that caused incorrect location in AutoLocation after scaling the page

Sep

Fixed bug that causes error when splitting wire with symbol
Fixed bug that causes wire link not resizing when dropping on the page with other units

Aug

Fixed bug that causes error when moving symbols and wires
Improved Insert Title Block Data to accept spacing in data name

Aug

Improved exportation to DXF and DWG

Aug

Fixed bug that causes image's link not update properly after copying to another drawing

Aug

Fixed bug that causes browser freeze after showing the stencils in dashboard
Added Component Tag symbol

Aug

Added Hide Location option on Auto Location symbol
Added Hide Reference option on Auto Location symbol

Jul

Added Wire Bus symbol

Jul

You can now import PDF files in dashboard

Jul

Fixed bug that causes symbol icon too big when editing symbol icon
Added option to insert page after the current page
Improved the add/edit component dialog to be able to set category on the component

Jul

Fixed bug that causes the pin set reset to default after editing the symbol reference

Jul

Added option to add or delete connection point in context menu
Fixed bug that cause text alignment icon not updated properly

Jul

Fixed bug on downloading stencils in Firefox

Jul

Fixed bug on DXF INSERT entities

Jul

Fixed bug that causes inability to name a version
You can now export drawing to pdf from the dashboard

Jul

You can now export and import symbols, wires, tubes, and hoses from/to the drawing

Jul

Updated the Cable dialog to show sorted cable list in the cables dropdown
Fixed bug that causes insert wire name not working as expected

Jul

Bug fixes for import databases from Electra E8
Fixed bug that causes orphan description and pins after creating new schematic symbol and refreshing the drawing
DXF ELLIPSE entities import improvements

Jul

Fixed bug that causes Set PLC dialog not showing the labels correctly
Added 0.5px option for line weight

Jul

DXF ELLIPSE entities import fix

Jun

Fixed scrolling issue in Firefox
Skip DXF paper space that causes duplicate
Suffix for terminal list is now available

Jun

Support JSON and CSV for importing component, cable, tubing, and hosing databases
Improved generation of terminal lists to show the location of the linked terminal

Jun

Able to import material reference now
Able to import and export component database in TSV format
Fixed bug that causes inability to join paths
Improved cable dialog and manage wiring dialog to ensure unique cable name when selecting new cable from database

Jun

Fixed PLC module
Added open in new tab button for help dialog

Jun

Fixed v:layer_json undefined value
Fixed hyperlink null value
DXF now supports LEADER entities
Fix drawing save failure on a very large drawing

Jun

Improved exportPDF to be able to export huge drawing
Fixed DXF layer import

Jun

Fixed inability to add new component to particular category

Jun

Improved layout shapes to be able to be placed and arranged automatically on rails

Jun

Fixed bug that causes the line become shorten after setting arrow on begin point
Fixed bug that causes inability to change path's arrows

Jun

Fixed bug that causes inability to connect to connection point after the symbol is dropped
Fixed bug that causes connection point in the symbol not positioned correctly after Electra resized it

Jun

Improved Component Database dialog to automatically scroll to the component when adding or editing component
Fixed bug that causes images missing after refresh

Jun

Fixed bug that causes missing font when exporting to pdf,jpg and png
Improved PLC module

Jun

Fixed bug that causes browser freeze when connecting wire to another wire which is connected with wire link
Fixed bug that causes the text not display properly after set the font size
Fixed bug that causes error when creating new symbol on an empty stencil

May

Fixed bug that causes the jump connector not updated properly after connecting to a shape
Fixed bug that causes the wires disconnect from wire links after moving them

May

Fixed bug that causes error when export drawing to PDF

May

Fixed bug that causes the Auto Location not updated properly after ungrouped a symbol
Fixed a few bugs in PLC module generation

May

Fixed bug that causes inability to right-click on the cable database dialog

May

Fixed symbols in Electra stencils to display nicely in dark mode
Fixed bug that causes wires not being connected properly after Electra straightened them
Fixed bug that causes gradient color of imported svg missing after copying and pasting to another page

May

You can now move the Create Symbol dialog
Fixed the dark theme for the symbols in stencil panel

May

Fixed bug that causes inability to export images
Fixed bug that causes connection points of jump connectors not positioned properly when dragging the connector

May

Fixed bug that causes error when Set PLC

May

Added document option to enable automatic wiring when dropping symbol

May

Added Table of Contents symbol to Reports stencil

May

Improved create schematic symbol feature to preserve pin name position

May

Fixed bug that causes svg missing after grouped
Fixed bug that cases error when creating new symbol with svg shapes
Improved create schematic symbol feature to preserve font size of the symbol graphics
You can now move the Edit Wire Link dialog
Fixed bug that causes the symbol not positioned properly when drag out from a stencil
Fixed bug that causes wire names in the Cable Reference Report not generated properly

May

Fixed bug that causes error when import DXF file
Fixed bug that causes inability to create new symbol on a new stencil

May

Fixed bug that causes the font-size reset to previous font-size

May

Fixed bug in Firefox that causes the symbol not stick to the cursor when we drag it from the stencil

Apr

Fixed bug in Firefox that causes inability to delete shape after press enter key in a dialog to close the dialog

Apr

Added option to always show scroll bar on the stencil in preference dialog
Fixed bug that causes terminal become red after the connected wire is copy and pasted on other page

Apr

Fixed bug that causes the wire name in the Wire Link not updated properly after renamed a wire

Apr

Added new tutorial videos for Electra Cloud

Apr

Fixed bug that causes error when export all pages to PDF

Apr

Fixed bug that causes cable tag not updated properly
Fixed bug that causes inability to use existing symbols to create new symbol

Apr

Fixed bug that causes Cable Tag shows information of wrong cable

Apr

Fixed bug that causes the inability to set text angle in Shape Properties
Fixed bug that causes the saved version not shown in the version history dialog
Show message when updating AutoLocation after a symbol is added or its reference is modified
Applied transparency on wire link dialog

Apr

Release wire IEC, hose IEC and tube IEC
Added sample drawing for IEC

Mar

Fixed bug that causes the inability to split wire when a symbol is dropped on top of the wire in page unit other than PX

Mar

Fixed bug that causes error when drop a symbol to split wire
Release cable tag

Mar

Fixed bug that causes terminal does not split wire properly
Added option to set the size of the connector curve

Mar

Fixed account page to not allow to change payment method if user is not the license owner
Fixed bug that causes a symbol that has filter effect become invisible when it is dropped from stencil
Fixed bug that causes panel layout does not generated properly

Mar

Added option to allow Electra Cloud to access contact list for easy sharing of teams and drawings

Mar

Fixed bug that causes error when export DXF or DWG

Mar

Fixed bug that causes the inability to create a new drawing from a template

Mar

Fixed bug that causes cable information missing after split the wire

Mar

Improved Vecta.Length to accept capital letter units such as MM, CM
Fix bug that causes browser freeze when split wire

Mar

You can now generate and export Connection Report
Added option to split wire when dropping a symbol

Mar

You can now choose the export format (TSV/CSV) in document options

Feb

Added options to hide certain cable information in Cable Reference Report

Feb

Fixed bug that causes error when create new drawing from an archived template
Fixed bug that causes error when set fill color to a shape
Fixed bug that causes account verification failed

Feb

Fixed bug that causes inability to read shape's layer
Fixed bug that causes the connection points not undo properly after the orientation of the symbol is changed

Feb

Fixed bug that causes the symbol references missing after reverted to an old version
Fixed bug that causes the line arrow missing after the shape is flipped
Fixed bug that causes the wire not updated properly after the orientation of the symbol

Feb

Able to insert wire name
Fixed bug that causes version history unable to load more history

Feb

Fixed bug that causes error when edit component

Feb

Major performance improvements and blocks support for DXF import
Fixed bug that causes error when import DXF file
You can now import Adobe Illustrator file

Jan

You can now export DWG file
Fixed bug that causes some DXF file failed to import
Added option to set keyboard increment in preferences
Always show center.x and center.y in shape properties
Improved Create Schematic to adjust pin size automatically if the pin name is too long
Fixes for share stencil
Fixed bug that causes error when accepting invitation from other user
Fixed bug that causes error when loading a version history

Jan

Fixed bug that causes prefab circuit not resize after drop on a page

Jan

You can now assign cable information to a wire

Jan

Fixed bug that causes the auto location not updated properly when a symbol is deleted

Jan

Fixed bug that causes error when copy a title block to another page
Fixed bug that causes the wire unable to connect to any of the symbols in Firefox

Jan

You can now set preference setting for import DXF
Fixed bug that causes shared stencil cannot be loaded

Jan

Added new ladder zone symbol to create ladder diagrams
Added new connector symbol that can generate multiple pins for connectors

Dec

Added ladder steps symbol

Dec

Added option to disable automatic resizing symbol when dropping a symbol onto page with different measurement unit

Dec

Fixed DXF Import for LWPOLYLINE entity

Dec

Updated all the electra symbols
Fixed bug that causes text not exported properly when export to DXF
Fixed bug that causes pin name not set properly when a symbol is dropped on the drawing
You can now split the wire using terminals

Nov

Fixed bug that causes DXF file not imported properly

Nov

Fixed bug that causes error when export DXF

Nov

Fixed bug that causes error when generating Material Reference report
Wires now can be connected from end to end
Fixed bug that causes error when edit reference on a symbol that does not have description
Fixed bug that causes image not display after reload the drawing

Nov

Optimized the resize operation for wires
Fixed bug that causes wire to disconnect after Electra automatically straighten the wire

Nov

Fixed bug that causes wires not aligned properly when connected to a jump wire
Fixed bug that causes the inability of attaching shape to guide
Improved DXF importation to handle unicode characters and dimensions

Nov

Fixed bug that causes the inability to view sample drawing in mobile
Fixed bug that causes error when edit profile

Nov

Fixed bug that causes the jump wire didn't jump after it connected to another wire
Fixed bug that causes error when create schematic symbol
You can now manage component database, create schematic symbol, create layout symbol, and create title block in demo page without signing in

Oct

You can now export the drawing as DXF
Fixed bug that causes errors when signing up a new account
Fixed bug that causes the inability to drag a component to a category in Component Database dialog
You can now create your own layout symbols

Oct

Fixed bug that causes the description on the created schematic symbol not positioned correctly
Fixed bug that causes some symbol reference not updated

Oct

Added versioning control for the drawing
Added page prefix for wires and symbols
You can now enable or disable automatic propagate wire name from document options dialog
You can now enable or disable automatic manage wire dots from document options dialog
You can now enable or disable automatic straighten wires from document options dialog
Fixed bug that causes wire propagation not working
Fixed bug that causes component details not shown in the assign component dialog

Oct

Fixed bug that causes a problem in email authentication process
Fixed bug that causes incorrect sizing when a symbol drop on the page with meter unit

Oct

Fixed bug that causes error when a symbol with reference name that located by Auto Location is deleted
Fixed bug that causes sub group shapes not resize properly

Oct

You can now double click on the Auto Location symbol to open the Locate Reference dialog easily
You can now view different pages of a drawing in View mode

Oct

Able to replace layout shape when change the layout shape to another for component
Now the wires will automatically straighten when you resize its connected wire
Fixed bug that causes incorrect width and height after generated layout
You can now export Cross Reference Report

Sep

You can now double click on the Edit Wire Link dialog to set Wire Link

Sep

Improved the User Interface of the dialogs
Fixed bug that causes target name incorrect in Auto Rename dialog
Fixed bug that causes pin names not updated when copy multiple shapes
Fixed bug that causes error when cut and paste terminal list
Fixed bug that causes Select Component dialog unable to get category
Able to generate Layout shapes
Able to create Prefab Circuits

Aug

Improved the Export Material Reference Report to be able to export Layout, Layout Shape, Width, and Height

Aug

Fixed bug that causes the references not sorted when generate Cross Reference Report

Aug

Sample drawing is updated
Now you can generate Cross Reference Report
Now you can export and generate Material Reference Report and Bill of Material Report

Aug

Able to resize symbols to fit on grid when dropping them onto page
Fixed bug that causes the selection box not updated when a symbol is drop onto a page

Jul

Able to double click on wire to show Edit Wire dialog
Able to double click on symbol to show Edit Reference dialog
Fixed bug that causes the page number title block data not updated after arranging page
Fixed bug that causes UI layout misaligned after selecting sorting in component database. Only happens in Safari browser