What's New

 

In the text editing dialog you can now choose whether the Enter key finishes editing or inserts a new line (Ctrl+Enter performs the opposite action).

This update includes minor bug fixes and improves overall stability.

Simplified Paper Size Settings

You no longer need to deal with two separate tabs – everything is now configured in one place.

Previously

The Page Setup used to have two tabs:
“Print Settings” – to select the paper size for printing
“Page Size” – to set the dimensions of the drawing on screen

To ensure correct output, the same paper size had to be set in both tabs, or the “Page Size” tab had to use the option according to print settings.

It was common for users to change the paper size only in the “Page Size” tab, which caused the drawing to print in the size specified in “Print Setup”.

Now

The Page Setup now contains only one tab: “Print Settings”.
You only need to set the paper size and orientation there. This is sufficient in nearly all situations.

What happened to the “Page Size” tab?

The tab still exists but is only accessible via a subtle button in the “Print Settings” tab. This helps prevent accidental misconfiguration by less experienced users.

The “Page Size” tab is only useful in special cases – for example, if you want to print a drawing scaled to a different format (e.g. A3 reduced to A4). In such cases, use the “Fit to sheets” option in the “Print Setings” tab.

New Design

The program has been completely redesigned, resulting in an improved appearance.

Dark Mode

The program supports dark mode, which can be activated using the menu command "View - Dark Mode". In dark mode, colors are displayed in inverse. Other colors used in the drawing are adjusted to maintain their contrast, meaning dark colors are converted to light and vice-versa.

Multiple Monitor Support

Open drawings are now displayed as tabs, making it easier to switch between them. Individual tabs can also be easily dragged and dropped to another monitor.

Simplified User Interface

For better clarity, rarely used symbols for gates and transformers have been removed from the toolbar. These elements are still available in the "Insert" menu.

The "Window" menu has been removed as it is no longer needed in the new tab-based user interface.

The "Textual Symbols" Panel Has Been Removed

The "Textual Symbols" panel was historically the first tool for inserting symbols into the drawing. Later, three better options were added:

The Symbol Search window always displays all relevant results from the entire database, regardless of their position in categories. This ensures that you never miss a needed symbol.

The Symbols panel allows for visual searching and works better with synonyms. This makes finding the correct symbol significantly easier, even if you are unsure of the exact name or prefer visual orientation.

The Favorites panel is continuously visible and allows for easy and quick insertion of symbols.

The removal of the "Textual Symbols" panel paves the way for further gradual improvements and the expansion of the functionality of the remaining three options. The goal is to enable you to work with the program even more comfortably and quickly in the future.

Title Block Preview

When selecting a title block, a preview is now displayed, making it easier to choose the correct one.

Keyboard Shortcuts

The new keyboard shortcut Shift + A displays the Attributes window, where you can edit the attributes for the currently selected symbol.

The new keyboard shortcut Shift + C displays the Connection points window, where you can assign numbers to the symbol connections for the currently selected symbol.

Cross-References

Cross-references between connections can include the connection name. Select the option {ref}/{pa}.{zone} in the program settings on the "Symbol" tab.

Further Improvements

In addition to the changes mentioned above, we have also worked on bug fixes and stability improvements for the program.

How to Install

Please back up your drawings and symbols before installation!

Since the program has been completely redesigned and now has a different look and changed operation, we recommend carefully testing the new version before purchasing.

You can install the program over the previous version. The upgrade is subject to a fee.

If you purchased the program after April 18, 2024 , your license is also valid for this new version. In this case, activate the program with your existing license key.

How to Purchase an Upgrade to a New Version

If you have purchased a previous version of ProfiCAD, you can upgrade it with a 50% discount.

Install the new version and enter your license key. The program will display the discount code that you can use on the order page.

If you prefer to purchase the upgrade before installing this new version, please contact us via the contact form. We will gladly provide you with the discount code.