Release Notes

Systems Requirements

OPERATING SYSTEM

• Windows XP - Windows 11

AUTOCAD®

• AutoCAD® Plant 3D 2022 - 2027

History

Version 10.2.0.5321 (07.09.2026)

New: PS: "Add Vault Project..." missing in the main form and Settings form project menus (PT-5616)

PlantSync can now add Vault projects directly. The project list in the main form and the template selection in the Settings form both offer Add Vault Project..., which opens the same Vault project dialog already used by PlantDataManager, PlantReporter and PlantBatch. A Vault project no longer has to be downloaded with another tool before PlantSync can use it.

Change: PS: replace the pre-sync progress list with the standard ProgressForm showing project and progress bar (PT-5623)

The pre-sync check now uses the same progress window as the other PlantTools operations. Instead of a list of messages scrolling past, you see which project is currently being checked and a progress bar showing how far the run has come. Cancelling still works as before, and while the check is stopping the window now says so rather than looking frozen.

Bug fix: PS: Commit Changes on a Vault project fails with DocumentServiceException: NotLoggedIn (PT-5617)

Synchronising into a Vault project no longer fails with a NotLoggedIn error on Commit Changes. PlantSync now makes sure the Vault session is signed in before it checks the project out, so the first attempt works instead of only a retry.

Bug fix: PS: a failed project check-out is reported as success, so the sync runs on a project that is not checked out (PT-5618)

When a target project cannot be checked out, PlantSync now stops and says so instead of continuing the synchronisation and failing later with an unexpected error message.

Bug fix: PS: outdated collaboration icon, and Vault projects are shown with the collaboration icon (PT-5619)

Vault projects now have their own icon in PlantSync, and collaboration projects show the current collaboration icon. This applies to the project template list of the Settings form, to both project comboboxes and to the target list of the main form.

Bug fix: PS: sync configuration is saved into the AutoCAD installation folder, reported as a missing permission (PT-5620)

Sync configurations are no longer written into the AutoCAD installation folder, which failed with a misleading message about a missing permission. When the configured location cannot be resolved - a project-relative location without a source project, or an empty custom path - PlantSync now falls back to the general location.

Bug fix: PS: sync configuration files (*.pscf) are not stored in PlantTools.zip (PT-5621)

Sync configurations stored with the project are now kept inside the PlantTools.zip of the project like every other PlantTools configuration file, and existing loose files are moved into it. In Collaboration and Vault projects the sync configuration is therefore shared with the other users and is checked out and checked in with the project. Configurations in the general or a custom location are unchanged.

Bug fix: Zip migration loses config files when PlantTools.zip already exists: added files are discarded by an undo check-out and the loose files are deleted (PT-5622)

Configuration files that are added to a project after its PlantTools.zip was created are now migrated into the zip correctly. Previously they were removed from the project without being stored in the zip, so their content was lost. The first migration of a project was never affected.

Version 10.1.0.5150 (28.07.2026)

New: Remove dependency on AutoCAD version setting (PT-2281)

Groundwork toward removing the AutoCAD-version dependency: the new hardened assembly resolver is host-aware, detecting whether it runs inside AutoCAD or as a standalone PDM/PR/PB exe and applying different rules accordingly.

New: Reorganize ACPlant 202* (PT-4215)

Groundwork for the ACPlant 202* reorganization: PlantTools now uses a single shared, version- and host-aware assembly resolver with a defined Libraries (NetCore/FrameWork/) layout, replacing the per-host greedy resolvers.

New: Block selecting non-migrated projects as source, target or template (PT-5415)

PlantSync now prevents selecting a source, target or template project that has not yet been migrated into the PlantTools.zip file and informs you that the project must be migrated first.

New: Exclude PlantSync backup folders from project search (Browse / predefined path) (PT-5447)

The PlantSync project search (Browse and predefined search path) no longer picks up backup copies of Project.xml from PlantSync's own backup folders.

Change: Migrate PlantTools help links to the new help.auxalia.com documentation (PT-5506)

The in-application help (F1 and the ? buttons) now opens the new online documentation at help.auxalia.com.

Bug fix: Proxy Settings and Auto Update are reset when switching the language or navigating between settings pages (PT-4404)

Fixed an issue in the Plant Project Setup where the Proxy and Auto Update settings were reset before saving when switching the language or navigating between settings pages.

Bug fix: Installer copies year/shared DLLs to two LIB locations (\ + \NetCore) - partial update leaves a stale shadow copy in use (PT-5430)

Fixed an installer issue where some PlantTools libraries were copied to two locations; after a partial update this could leave an outdated copy of a library in use.

Bug fix: xml files in ACPlantTools folder and the PT sub folder are not removed when migrating a vault project (PT-5443)

If a project already has the PlantTools configuration files migrated, then remaining empty folders under the ACPlantTools folder will be removed.

Bug fix: "Remove" context menu deletes all selected projects instead of only the selected one (PT-5446)

Fixed: In the PlantSync main window, "Remove" in the project list context menu now removes only the selected project instead of all selected projects. Use "Remove All" to clear the whole list.

Bug fix: Harden PlantTools assembly resolution: greedy AssemblyResolve in shared Libraries serves wrong-version/non-PT DLLs into AutoCAD -> crashes (net10 System.* leak; Advanced Steel enabler load failure) (PT-5494)

Fixed a crash ("Could not load file or assembly 'System.Runtime, Version=10.0.0.0'") when opening a project or signing in to a collaboration project in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2025 and 2026. The shared program libraries no longer ship .NET 10 versions of the Microsoft.Extensions and System.Management components into the .NET 8 runtime folder.

Bug fix: PT bundles Autodesk PnP*/ac* runtime DLLs that shadow the installed P3D build -> 'Method not found: DocumentServer.get_DisplayRegion()' crash on project open (PT-5497)

Fixed a crash ("Method not found: DocumentServer.get_DisplayRegion()") when opening a project or the collaboration project list in AutoCAD Plant 3D after the AutoCAD Plant 3D installation had been updated. PlantTools no longer ships copies of Autodesk's own Plant 3D runtime libraries that could override the installed ones.

Bug fix: GenericDialog buttons and "Show details" appear in the Windows display language instead of the selected PlantTools language (PT-5510)

Dialog buttons and the "Show details" link now always appear in the language selected in PlantTools instead of the Windows display language.

Version 10.0.0.5101 (18.06.2026)

New: Update to Plant 3D 2027 and DevExpress 25.2.6 (PT-5148)

PlantTools now support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2027.

PlantTools support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2022 - 2027 now.

Updated DevExpress controls and tools to version 25.2.6 in all PlantTools.

New: Implementing F1 and ? button in title all UIs (PT-4523)

Added F1 support to all dialogs including a ? button in the title bar.

New: All PlantTools configuration files in one zip file (PT-4867)

All PlantTools configuration files are stored in the PlantTools.zip file.

See: One zip file

New: Update to Plant 3D 2027 and DevExpress 25.2.6 (PT-5148)

PlantTools now support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2027.

PlantTools support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2022 - 2027 now.

Updated DevExpress controls and tools to version 25.2.6 in all PlantTools.

New: Data Source files for List and Selection List functions get synched (PT-5389)

The data source files used in PlantExpressTools' Selection List and List function, as well as the data source files used in PlantProjectSetup for Project or Drawing properties, are now synchronized as well.

Changed: Use UserLookAndFeel.Default for skin-style application across forms (PT-5281)

Align all user interfaces to use the same skin.

Changed: Cleanup of orphaned resources and rename to AqaPlantToolResources.10.0.dll (PT-5288)

Removal of all orphaned resource texts and images.

Bug fix: PlantTools updates not installed after closing the application (UpdateInstaller.exe crashed on startup) (PT-5405)

Fixed an issue that prevented downloaded PlantTools updates from being installed after the application was closed.

Bug fix: Collaboration icon missing in the Existing Project combobox (current project shown without the cloud icon until it is in the MRU) (PT-5380)

The Collaboration icon was missing for the source project.

Bug fix: 'Overwrite referenced pipe spec' fails with 'Access denied'; spec is checked out as a Misc file and only one of its two files is synced (PT-5383)

Error when trying to overwrite the target's pipe spec when using a spec-driven configuration file.

Bug fix: Relationship-types sync writes to the read-only SOURCE PlantTools.zip ('Access denied') for PDM and SpecDriven Settings (PT-5384)

When running the pre sync process the target project already got a PIDRelationshipTypes.xml before even synching.

Bug fix: Referenced loose data-source files are not copied to the target under PT4867 (PDM and PL Settings) (PT-5385)

Referenced data source files in lcf files were not synched.

Bug fix: Bolt Catalog (loose .db) is not synced to the target under PT4867 (PET Settings) (PT-5386)

Referenced bolt catalog in BoltCatalog.xml was not synched.

Bug fix: Changed referenced data sources (loose lcf files) cannot be overwritten and show as New every run under PT4867 (PDM and PL Settings) (PT-5387)

Referenced data source files were not identified as equal and therefore got shown for synching every time.

Version 9.2.0.4959 (21.04.2026)

Changed: Changing the status of a check box in the Pre Synchronization dialog does not propagate change to the child classes (PT-4807)

When a parent class (e.g., "Engineering Items") is deselected in the Pre Synchronization Data dialog, the fields in its child classes (e.g., "Equipment") visually remain selected. However, upon committing the changes, these fields are not synchronized, indicating that the issue is only visual. This can lead to confusion about which fields will actually be synced.

Changed: Standardize duplicate folder cleanup command across all PlantTools to AQAPTRemoveDuplicateACPlantToolsFolder (PT-5067)

When creating a new project based on an existing project and this project already had the ACPlantTools folder, then you saw two ACPlantTools after the project was created.

With the AQAPTRemoveDuplicateACPlantToolsFolder command you can remove the unneeded second folder. The command is available in all Plugins

The same function also existed as AQAPETRemoveDuplicateACPlantToolsFolder which is removed now.

Changed: Changing a parent checkbox property status does not propagate to child classes (PT-5093)

When updating the checkbox/status of a parent node, the change should automatically be applied to all child classes/items beneath it.

Changed: Adapt the build-in Help Browser to support modern URLs (PT-5174)

The build-in help browser used by PlantTools does support modern URL now. This is in preparation of switching the documentation to GitBook.

Bug fix: All PlantTools ribbons deactivated due to single missing license (PT-4429)

This was the same cause and solution as for PT-4674.

Bug fix: See 4429 - PDM Plugin remains disabled when PlantLink license is not activated (PT-4674)

If PlantLink license is not activated, the PDM plugin does not get enabled. The PDM plugin remains grayed out when the PlantLink license cannot be acquired.

Bug fix: Adapt GenericDialog and ProgressBar to show the PlantTools name which is opening the dialog (PT-5010)

Out Generic Dialog and Progress Bars often shows the wrong PlantTools name.

Bug fix: Missing Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.dll (PT-5220)

AutoCAD Plant 3D is using the Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.dll since 2026. Before that it was System.Data.SqlClient.dll. THis has been fixed.

Version 9.1.0.4754 (19.12.2025)

New: Added support for P\&ID Spec-Driven mode (PT-4973)

The settings for the spec-driven mode of Plant 3D can be synchronized now.

New: Performance improvements with Collaboration projects (PT-4804)

We reduced the number of downloads during the project synchronization. Until now all Plant 3D sections (P&ID, 3D, Ortho, Iso, Misc) got downloaded and all PlantTools file, even if the selected Sync Configuration only requires the downloading of one of the sections.

New: Added Compare Option for differences P\&ID Object Mapping Settings (PIDTo3dClassMapping.xml) (PT-4968)

The compare option is now available also for the PIDTo3dClassMapping.xml.

New: Added Compare Option for differences in Connector Settings (DefaultConnectorsConfig.xml) (PT-4969)

The compare option is now available also for the DefaultConnectorsConfig.xml.

Bug fix: Sync Configuration files are not stored in the project (PT-4608)

If the Sync Files Location is set to Project, then the pscf files are actually stored under c:\SyncConfigs.

The new path will be \ACPlantTools\PlantSync\SyncConfigurations and the path cannot be changed anymore. Similar to the setting in PlantReporter Settings.

Bug fix: Layer and Color Settings for Plant 3D aren't synched correctly (PT-4803)

When synching the Layer and Color Settings you can repeat the process as often as you like, but the Schemes are shown to have differences even if they don't show any differences in the corresponding database tables.

Bug fix: P\&ID Object Mapping Settings (PIDTo3dClassMapping.xml) for Plant 3D aren't synched correctly (PT-4917)

The P&ID Object Mapping Settings weren't synched correctly (PIDTo3dClassMapping.xml).

Bug fix: Piping Connection Settings (DefaultConnectorsConfig.xml) for Plant 3D aren't synched correctly (PT-4918)

The Piping Connection Settings weren't synched correctly (DefaultConnectorsConfig.xml).

Bug fix: Spec Update Settings (ProjectSetupSpecUpdateSettings.xml) for Plant 3D aren't synched correctly (PT-4919)

The Spec Update Settings weren't synched correctly (ProjectSetupSpecUpdateSettings.xml).

Bug fix: Pipe Bend Settings (Metric_PipeBendDefaultValues.txt) for Plant 3D aren't synched correctly (PT-4920)

The Pipe Bend Settings weren't synched correctly (Metric_PipeBendDefaultValues.txt). If the project is using Imperial, then the file name is Imperial_PipeBendDefaultValues.txt.

Version 9.0.1.4615 (07.08.2025)

Bug fix: Closing PlantProjectSetup of PlantExpressTools Ribbon creates a FATAL ERROR (PT-4914)

When closing the PlantProjectSetup dialog the PlantToolsSetup.xml got checked in, but then Plant 3D crashed with a FATAL ERROR.

Version 9.0.0.4602 (05.08.2025)

New: Update to Plant 3D 2026 and DevExpress 24.2.6 (PT-4744)

PlantTools now support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2026.

PlantTools support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021 - 2026 now.

Updated DevExpress controls and tools to version 24.2.6 in all PlantTools.

New: Compare files with 3rd party apps like WinMerge (PT-4757)

If files are shown as different, you can start a compare app like WinMerge to see the difference. In the settings the command line is preset for WinMerge, but you can use other apps as well and simply adapt the command line.

In the Pre Synchronization dialog you can then use the context menu.

New: Synchronizing all PlantTools Configuration files (PT-4501)

PlantSync was adapted to handle all PlantTools configuration files.

New: Add all PlantTools Settings files to backup (PT-4844)

Only the lcf and rcf files were backup up right now.

With the support of synching all PlantTools files PlantSync will now backup all PlantTools files.

New: Syncing Ortho DWG Settings (PT-4732)

The Otho DWG Settings weren't synchronized yet.

New: Syncing Iso Settings (PT-4733)

The Iso Settings weren't synchronized yet.

Change: Wait dialog in the center of the app and not on top of the screen (PT-4758)

The Wait dialog was always at the top of the screen. Which was very annoying if you wanted to use other apps while waiting. Now the Wait dialog is only on top of the PlantTools or Plant 3D. Also, it is now centered on the app (e.g., PlantReporter) which is opening the Wait dialog.

Change: Convert InfoBox into DevX controls (PT-4874)

The Info Box Dialog got migrated to DevExpress controls to get the same look and feel as the other UIs.

Change: Show the tree in the Sync Config UI collapsed upon opening the dialog (PT-4753)

When opening the Sync Configuration dialog, the tree is now appear collapsed to avoid unnecessary scrolling.

Bug fix: Some Selection List aren't shown when using Plant 3D 2025 (PT-4610)

Sometimes not all Selection Lists aren't shown, but which actually have a difference.

Bug fix: Result Dialog doesn't use the correct color scheme (PT-4766)

When in dark mode the Result dialog is still using the light color scheme.

Bug fix: Shared resource in Sync Configuration dialog (PT-4767)

A resource text is used in the 3D Layer and Color Settings which is also used in the P&ID Class Settings. The control under Layer and Color Settings must get a new key.

Bug fix: Endless loop when selecting a source project which was already selected as the target project (PT-4778)

When selecting a project as a target project and then try to add it as the source project too, PlantSync ran into an endless loop.

Bug fix: Typing in a new sync configuration name will use an existing one (PT-4796)

Because the ComboBox control was set up with the auto-fill option trying to type in a new name, automatically selected an existing one.

Bug fix: If a settings .bak file exists and is NOT writable an error appeared (PT-4868)

When settings files were supposed to be overwritten, but an existing bak files was set as read-only, then an error appeared when PlantTools tried to create a new bak file.

This typically happened with Collaboration Projects.

Version 8.3.0.4426 (07.05.2025)

New: Adapt PlantSync for Collaboration Projects (PT-4478)

PlantSync was adapted to work with Collaboration Projects as well. This applies to the source as well as the target projects.

What is missing:

1. Ortho Settings

2. Iso Styles/Settings

3. Some newer Project Settings which weren't implemented in PlantSync so far.

4. PlantTools Settings files

Bug fix: Settings Dialog doesn't have a reasonable minimal height and width (PT-4672)

The Settings dialog could be squeezed to a very small dialog.

Version 8.2.0.4346 (28.02.2025)

New: Adapt PlantSync UIs to DevExpress (PT-4500)

All User Interfaces of PlantSync were adapted to used DevExpress controls to have the same look and feel as all other UIs.

Change: Set Project as the default value for the Sync Files Location in Settings dialog (PT-4483)

We changed the default Sync Files Location to Project, since the predefined Sync Settings are typically associated with the source project.

Bug fix: Texts for Proxy Settings aren't changed right away when switching the language setting (PT-4103)

When switching the language, the labels for the proxy settings are not updated, but all other labels.

Bug fix: Selecting predefined Project Top Directory doesn't search for projects (PT-4547)

When selecting the predefined Project Top Directory the folder wasn't searched for projects at all.

Version 8.1.0.4182 (15.11.2024)

New: Update to maintain compatibility with other PlantTools (Details)

This update is required to maintain compatibility with other PlantTools, despite no new features, changes, or bug fixes being included.

Version 8.0.0.4046 (28.08.2024)

New: Update to Plant 3D 2025 and DevExpress 23.2.6 (PT-3326)

PlantTools now support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2025.

PlantTools support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 - 2025 now.

Updated DevExpress controls and tools to version 23.2.6 in all PlantTools.

Bug fix: PlantSync doesn't check the Highest/LowestVersion setting for licenses (PT-3679)

PlantTools now support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2025.

PlantTools support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 - 2025 now.

Updated DevExpress controls and tools to version 23.2.6 in all PlantTools.

Version 7.1.0.3767 (26.04.2024)

New: Disregard unsupported AutoCAD Versions (PT-3467)

When retrieving information from the registry about the installed version we disregard ACAD versions which the installed PT don’t support.

E.g. a customer has 2025 installed, but the installed PTs support only 2019-2024.

Version 7.0.3.3490 (01.12.2023)

Bug fix: Added PlantSync button in PlantTools ribbon when opening and closing PlantSync (PT-2684)

When opening PS and closing it, another PS button will be added. This can be repeated multiple times.

Version 7.0.2.3307 (04.08.2023)

Bug fix: Update needed because of old digital certificate was used (Details)

We forgot to update the new digital certificate in the Setup.exe and Update.exe. This is necessary to let Windows and AutoCAD know, that our files are trustworthy.

Version 7.0.1.3289 (03.08.2023)

Change: Because of compatibility reasons, PlantSync must be updated as well (Details)

PlantTools use common code which sometimes make it necessary to update all PlantTools at once even if there are no changes to a specific PlantTool.

Version 7.0.0.3143 (07.06.2023)- New: Adapted PlantTools for AutoCAD Plant 3D 2024 (PT-2112)

PlantTools now support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2024.

PlantTools support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2019 - 2024 now.

Change: Updated to DevExpress 22.2.5 for all PlantTools (PT-2121)

We updated DevExpress controls and tools to the latest version 22.2.5 in all PlantTools.

Change: Log file isn't written in the correct path (PT-2141)

The Log files are written into the %programdata%\ACPlant Consult\PlantTools\Log folder.

Existing log files will be moved from the old folder to the new folder.

For convenience there is a folder junction in the old location %appdata%\ACPlant Consult\PlantTools\Log

Version 6.2.0.3019 (07.04.2023)- New: Common PlantTools settings (Language, DevExpress Skin, Update Check, Proxy Setings) are moved to PlantProjectSetup (PT-289)

As part of the strategy to move all PlantTools settings into PlantProjectSetup, we started moving the common settings Language, DevExpress Skin, Update Check, and Proxy Settings into PlantProjectSetup and make it accessible through all Desktop PlantTools (PC, PDM, PR) and Plugins (PCD, PDM Plugin, PET, PL, PS, PSD).

Details can be found under: PlantProjectSetup

New: New Update Installer (PT-867)

As part of the move of the common PlantTools settings (Language, DevExpress Skin, Proxy Settings) we also updated the Update Installer.

Details can be found under: Update Installer

Bug fix: PlantTools don't work with French Plant 3D because the AutoCAD language code wasn't supported (PT-2156)

The AutoCAD language code for French Plant 3D wasn't supported in PlantTools. This effected all PlantTools.

Bug fix: PlantTools AutoCAD Ribbon descriptions follow current language (PT-2226)

Making sure, that the PlantTools ribbons in AutoCAD Plant 3D use the current language.

Bug fix: SymbolsPaletteCustomClasses.xml is create falsely by every PlantTool and not just PlantexpressTools (PT-2205)

The SymbolsPaletteCustomClasses.xml which is used for the PlantExpressTools SymbolsPalette was created by every PlantTool Plugin (PlantClashDetection, PlantDataManager. PlantLink, PlantSpecDriven, PlantSync) and not just be PlantExpressTools.

Bug fix: Fixed path to DevX dlls in PlantToolsCommon project (PT-1917)

Some files had a wrong path to the Development Express DLLs in the PlantToolsCommon project, which potentially could could error for some controls. However, that apparently never became an issue.

Version 6.1.0.2575 (26.08.2022)- New: New Update Installer (PT-1714)

To avoid issues with different build versions of PlantTools, we now force users to update all installed PlantTools to avoid any issues with shared files between PlantTools.

After installing one PlantTool and not updating others you will see the following dialog which allows you to individually download PlantTools or to download all available updates at once (green arrow).

The updates will be downloaded and stored in the download folder.

After closing the desktop PlantTools (PlantCenter, PlantDataManager, PlantReporter) or closing Plant 3D the downloaded updates will be installed automatically.

Bug fix: Error (Dialog #00487) when opening a project with no MISC database (PT-1675)

When opening a project where the MISC database doesn't exist you get an error.

This applies typically to old projects where the MISC database didn't exists from project creation on. Only when you added files or folders under 'Related Files' was the MISC database created.

The Plugins like PlantClashDetection, PlantDataManager, PlantExpressTools, PlantLink, PlantSpecDriven and PlantSync will create the file on project load.

PlantDataManager and PlantReporter show the following dialog as an info. The project will be loaded anyway.

If you extend the dialog you get information on how to create the MISC database.

Version 6.0.0.2267 (19.04.2022)

New: Adapted PlantTools for AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 (PT-1571)

PlantTools now support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023.

PlantTools support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2018 - 2023 now.

Change: Updated to DevExpress 21.2.6 for all PlantTools (PT-1580)

We updated DevExpress controls and tools to the latest version 21.2.6 in all PlantTools.

Change: Remove ACPAssetOwnership table (PT-1554)

The ACPAssetOwnership table in the ProcessPower.dcf (P&ID Database) isn't needed anymore and therefore will be removed. The relationships stored in that table between Placed Objects and Not-Placed Objects used in PlantSpecDriven as already stored

Bug fix: Relative URIs in other applications caused an FATAL ERROR (PT-1563)

For example, Raster-Design uses relative URIs for the ribbons which caused a FATAL ERROR when hovering over a button in the Raster-Design ribbon.

Version 5.0.0.2090 (15.02.2022)

New: Show info dialog if installed PlantTools doesn't have required minimum version (PT-1441)

With version 5.0 all PlantTools will be updated to that version. Because of shared resources and code is mandatory that all PlantTools on a machine are updated. If this is not the case the following dialog will appear and lists all the installed PlantTools on a machine and which ones require an update.

The PlantTools with the red arrow require an update. The dialog will appear until all PlantTools are updated to the required version.

New: Global Language Setting for all PlantTools (PT-1417)

The language of PlantTools can be set globally now. In the Plugins (PlantClashDetection, PlantDataManager Plugin, PlantExpressTools, PlantLink, PlantSpecDriven, PlantSync) you can select AutoCAD, English, or German. AutoCAD tells the PlantTools to use the AutoCAD language. If you change the setting, the PlantTools Plugins will change the language of the user interfaces and ribbons instantly.

If you select English or German in the Plugins, the Desktop Apps (PlantCenter, PlantDataManager, PlantReporter, MigrationTools and PlantProjectCreate will use this language.

If you select a language in one of the Desktop App Settings, all Desktop Apps will use this language and not the AutoCAD language.

Bug fix: FATAL CRASH when ribbon tooltips should be shown und PlantTools have different language settings (PT-1393)

When having multiple PlantTools Plugins (PlantClashDetection, PlantDataManager Plugin, PlantExpressTools, PlantLink, PlantSpecDriven, PlantSync) installed and they are set for different languages then Plant 3D crashed if the tooltips for the PlantTools ribbon buttons are supposed to be shown.

Version 4.0.2.1618 (13.07.2021)

Bug fix: Registry access error (Dialog #00084) after installing PC, PDM, PR and unsuccessful activation in PCD, PL, PS, PSD (PT-1295)

When installing PlantCenter, PlantDataManager, PlantReporter on a PC a a dialog informed the user about denied access when starting the PlantTools from the Desktop. PlantClashDetection, PlantLink, PlantSync, PlantSpecDriven had to be activated everytime Plant 3D was started, because the registration information couldn't be written either. This happened only when installing the PlantTool for the first time or after uninstalling previous installations. desktop shortcut.

Bug fix: Setup.exe of PCD, PL, PS wanted to create a desktop icon during installation (PT-1301)

When installing PlantClashDetection, PlantLink or PlantSync on a PC the setup asked whether to create a desktop shortcut or not. This happened only when installing the PlantTool for the first time or after uninstalling previous installations. However, non of these PlantTools need a desktop shortcut.

Bug fix: Plant 3D multiplied PlantTools ribbon icons and got very very slow when switching between work spaces several times (PT-1117)

When switching between work spaces Plant 3D gets very slow all of a sudden. Also the memory consumption increases. For example when switching between "3D Piping" and "PID ISO" 10 times. In Task Manager you can see "Not responding". Eventually Plant will react and you can close it.

It looks like this:

Bug fix: Slow Plant 3D performance when PlantTools Plugin cannot acquire a network license (PT-1113)

If PCD, PDM Plugin, PET, PL, PS and PSD cannot acquire a network license when Plant 3D starts, the performance became very slow. This was due to the fact, that these PlantTools Plugins checked for a network license multiple times a second.

If no network license was available you get the next two dialogs.

Now these PlantTools check just on startup.

Version 4.0.1.1465 (03.05.2021)

Bug fix: PlantSync was pulling a license when starting Plant 3D (PT-1098)

When starting Plant 3D a license of PlantSync was used even if the main dialog wasn't open.

Version 4.0.0.1441 (24.04.2021)

New: Support for AutoCAD® Plant 3D 2022 (PT-1028)

We now support AutoCAD Plant 3D 2022.

The new "Project Compare" is included in PlantProjectManager also.

New: auxaliaLicenseManager automatically runs "Check for Updates..." (PT-160)

PlantTools trigger the "Update License" check of the network license in auxaliaLicenseServer service on your server.

auxaliaLicenseServer is checking the license every 15 min to ensure, that your license information (e.g. number of license, expiration dates) are updated automatically without your need for involvement.

There is no need to keep the auxaliaLicenseManager open.

If a PlantTools is started and it finds an older CADSTUDIOLicenseManager or auxaliaLicenseManager installed on the server, the following dialog shows up.

You can decide when you want to be reminded again. The maximum is 2 weeks. After that, you will have a maximum of another week, then another 4 days and so on. That gives you a grace period of 4 weeks till auxaliaLicenseManager must be updated. If you don't do this, you will be reminded every time the PlantTools is asking for a license.

Change: Updated to DevExpress 20.2.6 (PT-1044)

We updated DevExpress controls and tools to the latest version 20.2.6 in all PlantTools.

Change: No support for AutoCAD P\&ID 2016/2017 and AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016/2017 (PT-1036)

We discontinue the support for AutoCAD P&ID 2016/2017 and AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016/2017.

Typically we only removed only one version when adding the newest AutoCAD Plant 3D version, but since hardly any customer is using AutoCAD P&ID 2017 or AutoCAD Plant 3D 2017 anymore we decided to cut off the two oldest versions. Another argument was, that there is no migration needed between 2018 and 2022 which makes it more convenient for customers t use those newer versions.

Change:Changed Trial Period from 30 to 14 days (PT-975)

PlantTools will run run 14 days in trial period before they stop working.

Change: More informative licensing dialogs (Details)

Several dialogs informing about anything related to licensing (expiration dates, rental dates, issues with activation and more) have been improved to make it clearer what the dialog is all about.

Change: Replacing standard Windows Message boxes with our own dialogs (PT-747)

We started to put more information in our Message Boxes to give you more background details to reduce support questions or the need to look into the online documentation.

Also, all dialog boxes have a number which helps with support.

Change: Implemented F1 to open our own browser (Details)

When using F1 in PlantCenter, PlantDataManager, PlantReporter, MigrationTool, PlantCenter or any button in the PlantTools or PlantExpressTools ribbon we open our own browser window.

Version 3.0 (23.04.2020)

• New: Support for AutoCAD® Plant 3D 2021

Version 2.0.3 (07.04.2020)

• Change: Moved Buttons from Add-Ins to PlantTools ribbon

• Change: Internal Cleanup - Reduction of dlls

• Bug fix: AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 used a newer SQLite dll which caused an error when using UNC paths

Version 2.0.2 (30.10.2019)

• Bug fix: Install wasn't initiated after download

Version 2.0.1 (28.10.2019)

• Change: New program icons and ribbon images

Version 2.0 (17.05.2019)

• New: Support for AutoCAD® Plant 3D 2020

Version 1.37 (27.01.2019)

• Change: Pre-Sync dialog shown only changes by default

• Bug fix: Acquisitions weren't synched or even removed with AutoCAD Plant 3D 2019.1

Version 1.36 (02.05.2018)

• New: Support for AutoCAD® Plant 3D 2019

Version 1.35 (23.05.2017)

• New: Support for AutoCAD® Plant 3D 2018

Version 1.34 (20.12.2016)

• Bug fix: Tagformats of SignalLineGroups weren't synchronized

Version 1.33 (09.09.2016)

• New: Databases of SQL-Server projects will be backed up now

• Bug fix: Classes, Properties and so on, will be remove first and then added. Otherwise it can cause problem

• Bug fix: If source and target property have different inheritance they will be synchronized correctly now

• Bug fix: Symbols weren't always removed in the target project

• Bug fix: The data type of properties is checked and if different, the property will be removed and recreated

Version 1.32 (11.06.2016)

• New: Borrowing of network licenses

Version 1.31 (11.04.2016)

• Change: Autodesk changed API between Beta and Final release of AutoCAD® P&ID/Plant 3D 2017 which caused errors

Version 1.30 (07.04.2016)

• New: Support for AutoCAD® P&ID/Plant 3D 2017 64Bit

Version 1.29 (10.02.2016)

• Change: Messagebox when blocks with an '*' do exist (unnamed blocks)

• Change: Clearer message text when there are issues with blocks

• Bug fix: License subscription date was not automatically updated

Version 1.28 (05.01.2016)

• Bug fix: Selection List wasn't assigned if used by a new property

Version 1.27 (08.07.2015)

• Bug fix: Update needed due to a new PnPDataObjects.dll in SP1 for AutoCAD® P&ID 2016 and AutoCAD® Plant 3D 2016

Version 1.26 (17.06.2015)

• New: The remaining setting of 3D (incl. 3D classes) will be synchronized. Only Ortho and Iso settings are missing now.

Version 1.25 (04.05.2015)

• New: Support for AutoCAD® P&ID/Plant 3D 2016

Version 1.24 (28.04.2015)

• Change: Moved path for report template from General settings to PID settings

• New: Substitute project names in paths

• New: Start of implementing 3D settings synchronization (Paths, Layer/Color Schemes, Ex-/Import Settings)

Version 1.23 (11.02.2015)

• Bug fix: Issue when synchronizing blocks

Version 1.22 (26.12.2014)

• Change: PlantTool is ready for Autodesk Exchange Apps. The PlantTools icons will be found under "Plugins"

Version 1.21 (04.07.2014)

• New: Support for AutoCAD® P&ID/Plant 3D 2015

Version 1.20 (07.03.2014)

• New: PlantTools are available as rental versions

• New: "Plot Style Name" of symbols is synchronized as well

• Change: The directory for link configurations is now: [Project]\ACPlantTools\PlantLink\LinkConfigurations. PlantSync will first check for link configurations at the new location before checking at the old location [Project]\LinkConfigurations.

Version 1.19 (19.05.2013)

• New: Support for AutoCAD® P&ID/Plant 3D 2014

Version 1.18 (27.03.2013)

• New: Unchecking of single nodes/areas before synchronizing

• New: The SDC files of PlantSpecDriven can be synced as well

• New: Function to register the PlantTool in case AutoCAD® was installed after the PlantTool

Version 1.17 (27.09.2012)

• Bug fix: New class properties were added multiple times in target project

Version 1.16 (27.09.2012)

• New: Project related RCF files of PlantReporter or Report Creator will by synchronized as well. The same applies to LCF files of PlantLink.

• New: For the pre-synchonasation box a cancel button is available.

Version 1.15 (30.05.2012)

• Change: Icons and Logo

Version 1.14 (29.04.2012)

• New: Support for AutoCAD® P&ID/Plant 3D 2013

Version 1.13 (27.09.2011)

• Bug fix: Line settings were not synchronized correctly starting with release 1.12

• New: Extended error details when network license acquiring fails

Version 1.12 (27.09.2011)

• Bug fix: Invalid dll reference in P&ID 2010

Version 1.11 (26.09.2011)

• New: Support for AutoCAD® P&ID/Plant 3D 2012

• Change: Changing side menus to classic pulldown menus

Version 1.10 (07.04.2011)

• Change: The test phase was changed from 100 attemps to 30 days trial period

• New: The expiration date will be shown in the info box and a message box 14 days prior to the expiration date will be shown.

Version 1.9 (17.01.2011)

• Bug fix: SubstitutionPalettes.xml wasn't synchned correctly, hence the images while substitute won't show

Version 1.8 (28.11.2010)

• New: Added version to configuration files

• New: Switch to online documentation

• New: Enhancements in project saving

Version 1.7 (31.08.2010)

• Bug fix: Problem when running with AutoCAD® P&ID 2010 without SP 1

Version 1.6 (29.08.2010)

• New: Support for AutoCAD® P&ID 2011

Version 1.5 (11.08.2010)

• Bug fix: Issue with class synchronization

Version 1.4 (08.06.2010)

• New: Support for 3D 2010 and 3D 2011 – for the P&ID part

• New: Proxy server support

• New: Added the “File Name Format” category for 2011

Version 1.3 (01.02.2010)

• New: Enhancements of download process

Version 1.2 (02.12.2009)

• Bug fix: In trial versions, starting PS second time triggered an error

Version 1.1 (04.11.2009)

• New: Improved class synchronization

• New: Full documentation in German and English for PlantSync

Version 1.0 (21.10.2009)

• Initial version