Cloud features
There are some brand new features in the cloud browser and it's layout has been improved to make it simpler to use:
- Access the most up to date catalogs with live pricing.
- Item view can be personalized using different display settings and using the zoom function.
- Item view now includes part numbers, sizes and descriptions making it easier to filter and select using these parameters.
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View the items placed in a perspective view in real time.
- The cloud configurator has new enhanced search options.
- Use the cloud configurator to update a selection of or all the items in one place.
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Design Live
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Change to the Application Look - There is a new default option Colorful available in the Application Look. The icons and interface were previously based on Microsoft Office 2013 and have been updated in line with Microsoft Office 2020. For more information click here.
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New 360 render history - Accessing all your 360 panoramic links is now simpler than ever before. A history of all links can now be found in the history dropdown of the Publish 360 button. For more information click here.
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New annotation tool - There is a new annotation tool with an arrow head to make adding a note to your plan even easier. For more information click here.
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Time tracker - The time tracker has been a well used feature for some time. This tool has been improved to automatically stop tracking your time after 10 minutes of inactivity. This means more accurate data in those instances that you forget to close a session. For more information click here.
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Migration of catalogs to cloud based - Easily migrate existing drawing at any time from file based to the new cloud based catalogs, using the icon below. For more information click here.
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Countertop Wizard - Double-Click Progression - Previously to progress through the options in the Countertop Wizard you would need to click Next. Now when there is a choice between options you can simply double click on the choice and this will progress you to the next step.
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Mirror Items now possible with Cloud catalogs - It was possible to mirror units on a file based catalog but was not possible for Cloud catalogs. This has been improved to work with all file based catalogs and Cloud catalogs. For more information click here.
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Linear item pricing now available in Cloud catalogs - Previously pricing for linear items added to a design was only priced if using a file based catalog. This has improved to work with Cloud catalogs. For more information click here.
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Override the price of an appliance, plumbing or decorative item in a cloud based catalog – This option has been available for file based catalogs and is now also available in cloud based items. For more information click here.
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Items put into an error state – Sometimes, during the placement or configuration, it is possible that an item incurs an error and shows up as pink in the plan. A tooltip will inform you that this has happened and when you right click on the item you have the option to either repair the item or delete it. For more information click here.
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Default options saved in design - There is a new feature for cloud catalogs when you add a new cabinet and change the default style, it will remember the selected model style and apply to all new cabinets from this catalog. This makes it quicker to add more units in the same style to a design. For more information click here.
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