New Features

• You can now adjust the position of the end points on a linear takeoff object to correct its angle - OST - 09.02.02 Adjusting the Angle of a Linear Object by Moving One Endpoint
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• You can now "simplify" area takeoff, "Simplify" reduces the number of segments that create a curved area - OST - 09.02.03 Simplifying Area Takeoff Objects
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Changes

• You can now split an area takeoff object that includes backouts (although you cannot split a backout) - OST - 09.02.01 Splitting Linear Segments and Area Takeoff Objects
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• We've adjusted the default Options to make onboarding new users a better experience; see OST - 19.02 Program Options - General Tab (Adjusting How You Work with OST) for more information.
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• Changes:
• Uncheck "Restrict lateral movement of linear objects"
• Check "Allow adding new page from Image tab"
• Uncheck "Enable auto dimension lines"
• Check "Enable Intelligent Paste"
• Improvements to Takeoff Boost
• Wall Types processing speed approximately 8-10 seconds faster.
• Wall Types accuracy improvements on wall types labels.
• Net Area accuracy improvements on floor plans. Visually more accurate net area
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• (The Takeoff Boost improvements are cloud-based so users of 3.98.10.x and newer will benefit from them.)

Fixes

• When running Takeoff Boost in an OST/QB Interactive Bid, the Boost Conditions sync but the quantities did not update (TE-4263)
• Adding a large number of images (~100) using Auto Add or Insert New Image Page does not update Plan Organizer in Cover Sheet and can cause the application to freeze (TE-4777)

Known Issues

No new Known Issues in this version, these are carried over from previous versions:

• ART3-4307 - Drawing Named Views on both the Image Window and Annotations and View Window and attempting to duplicate a name shows message and saves NV without name
• ART3-4308 - Removing annotations in the Image window when the Annotation and View window and View window are open does not update properly
• ART3-4309/TE-6408 - Drawing takeoff in the Image window is not reflected in the Annotation and View Window or View window

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