# Changelog ## 1.14 Coming soon ## 1.13 This release introduces a new revamped scheduling system and enhances under the hood performance and stability. **New Features** * Schedules * Create and save in the documents schedule tables with document data * Filter rows by parameter value * Group rows by parameter value * Format cell color by parameter value * Change family parameter values * Export to Excel * Map Revit element information to Rhino layers in RAY with mapping file\ * Set level values to families between automatic ( closest level below ) or a specific level in the file. * YesNo parameters display as a checkbox in the panel * Grasshopper * New components to manage levels in the document **General Improvements** * New improved UI layout for the Panel * Improved compatibility with Revit 2026 * Increased Ifc import stability * Various minor bug fixes and optimizations. [DOWNLOAD](https://www.mksdtech.com/download) ## 1.12 A major release improving performance across the application and introducing new IFC features. **New Features** * Compatible with Revit 2026 ( v. 1.12.1.0 ) * Natively built for Revit 2025 (.NET 8) and Rhino 8 (.NET 7), increasing execution speed in various scenarios. * Support for worksession files, exposing BIM data in the Panel. * Import/export parameters using JSON files within Rhino projects. * Parameters grouped by property sets in the Panel. * Panel now displays units for length, area, and volume parameters. * Fully compatible with Revit 2025 in the RAY module. * IFC * Import or link IFC files in worksessions, supporting versions 4 and 2x3. * Filter imports by specific IFC types or exclude spaces for streamlined data. * Grasshopper * Create and read parameter information directly in Grasshopper. **General Improvements** * Better performance when importing Rhino blocks and adaptive components. * Enhanced UI responsiveness and progress bar accuracy for large operations. * Fixed blank material issues in RAY and black material rendering in Revit. * Various minor bug fixes and optimizations. ## 1.11 This release includes significant fixes and enhancements based on user feedback, improving the overall experience. **General Improvements** * Several minor bug fixes and general adjustments. * Enhanced performance for handling large files. * Improved UI responsiveness and usability. * Faster export and import processes. * Better error handling and overall stability. * Rhino window now responds to keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Del, Ctrl+Z). ## 1.10 This release introduces new features and performance improvements across the application. **New Features** * Fully compatible with Rhino 8 and Revit 2025. * Parameters now validate data types (Area, Length, Number, Volume). * Assign properties and parameters to multiple geometry types simultaneously. * **BEAM** * Export and import blocks and geometry concurrently. * **BLOCS** * Automatic family creation with the option to use existing families; matches block names automatically. * **Grasshopper** * Rename families directly within Grasshopper. * **RAY** * Export supported in Rhino 7 and Rhino 8. * **IFC** * New export engine offering faster performance and enhanced compatibility. #### General Improvements * Various bug fixes and optimizations. * Improved geometry compatibility and material handling. * Hidden geometry in blocks will no longer be exported. * Dark mode support for Rhino 8 and Revit. * Query updates for an improved user experience. ## 1.9 This update introduces new features, compatibility upgrades, and performance enhancements. **New Features** * Fully compatible with Revit 2024 (1.9.0.10). * Export/Import using Project Base Point. * Select Project Location for Export/Import. * Visibility settings for Rhino geometry: Fine, Medium, and Coarse. * Import lines and arcs into Revit with subcategories as line styles. * **BLOCS** * Option to import families without work-plane constraints. * **Grasshopper** * Select blocks directly from the model. * Locate models using the Mark property. * Delete Levels or find Levels by height. * Export IFC files seamlessly. * **RAY** * Added support for exporting groups. * **IFC** * Columns, floors, walls, and ceilings are now automatically split by brep. #### General Improvements * Various bug fixes and enhancements. * Resolved an issue with RAY returning null. ## 1.8 This release adds new features, compatibility updates, and significant fixes to enhance overall performance and usability. **New Features** * Compatible with Revit 2023. * **BLOCS** * Additional options when working with existing families. * **Grasshopper** * Retrieve all Block Definition names in the Rhino document. * Locate all Block instances by Definition name. * Read and write Block instance parameters. * Export Blocks to `.beam` files. * Read User Text from objects. * **RAY** * Added support for exporting groups. #### General Improvements * Fixed issues with material surface and background colors on imported family objects. * Resolved problems with mirrored or copied blocks not generating new Marks. * Fixed issues importing system component blocks. * Corrected mirrored block scaling errors. * Addressed IFC compatibility issues with Solibri. * Fixed null location errors and improved IFC Panel behavior. * Corrected export issues with IFC Windows and Door types. * Resolved crashes when importing shared parameters in Rhino. * Fixed mirrored blocks missing Mark values during updates. * Improved performance with large files and datasets. * Enhanced UI responsiveness and login error messaging. ## 1.7 This update introduces new language options, improved performance, and various fixes for an enhanced user experience. {% hint style="danger" %} **Licensed users, read this!** This is a major release includes critical changes to licensing. From 1st of July 2022 licenses will stop working on all previous versions. Lite version is not affected. {% endhint %} **New Features** * New languages: Italian, Spanish, French, and Simplified Chinese. * Parameters are now distinguished between Type and Instance. * SubD objects are natively exported. * Faster area collection for improved efficiency. * **BLOCS** * Blocks are now always treated as instances. * Update previously placed blocks seamlessly. * **Grasshopper** * Export `.beam` files directly from selected objects. **General Improvements** * Various bug fixes and UI adjustments. * Improved speed, stability, and overall user experience. * Resolved an issue in BLOCS where block definition geometry did not scale with unit changes (Rhino 7 only). * Fixed referencing issues with Dynamo `.dll` files. ## 1.6 This update introduces IFC export capabilities, performance improvements, and new Grasshopper features for a more seamless workflow. **New Features** * **IFC** * Export Rhino geometry and data in IFC 4 format. * Support for IFC Document Data, Levels, Parameter Types, Parameter Sets, and Predefined Types. * Define Rhino Document Coordinates and export with a custom origin. * **RAY** * Integrated Rhino.Inside technology. * Improved materials, geometry quality, and speed. * Launch Rhino directly from Revit. * Export elements as named groups. * **Grasshopper** * Create and retrieve Levels. * Set Point Parameters and IFC Data. * Get objects by Family name. **General Improvements** * Compatibility with Revit 2022. * Panel updates for BEAM Grasshopper components. * Improved nested element selection in RAY. * Fixed degenerate topography meshes from Revit. * Enhanced URSA language compatibility. * Resolved Revit 2018 licensing issues. * Fixed Grasshopper baking issue for the first object. * UI adjustments and minor bug fixes. ## 1.5 This release adds new scheduling capabilities, improved block management, and enhanced stability for a better user experience. **New Features** * Schedule and edit instanced blocks and curves/points. * Material Type Parameter is now assigned to Families in Revit. * Automatic Mark assignment for block instances, curves, and points. * **BLOCS** * Blocks can now be imported as Families, using the definition geometry. * **URSA** * Adaptive Components updated with Mark values. * **RAY** * Export Mark values when exporting Adaptive Components. * **Grasshopper** * Added functionality to bake geometry to specific layers. **General Improvements** * New modern, reactive UI for an improved experience. * Enhanced stability and optimized Grasshopper components. * Fixed Dynamo incompatibility issues. * Faster geometry area checks. * Resolved import unit issues with RAY in Rhino. * Added ability to cancel parameter editing. * Fixed .beam file padding issues for unconventional machine environments. ## 1.4 This update enhances compatibility, introduces new features for material and block management, and improves overall performance. **New Features** * Fully compatible with Rhino 7. * Import the following Categories as Loadable Families: Ceilings, Curtain Panels, Floors, Roofs, Stairs, Topography, and Walls. * **BEAM** * Create Revit Materials directly from Rhino Materials. * **BLOCS** * Export and import multiple block types simultaneously. * Instantiate Rhino block parameters. * New dialog with block previews for easier selection. * **RAY** * Import Revit Materials and Parameters into Rhino. * Pre-select solid elements for better workflow. * Export using Shared Coordinates. **General Improvements** * Quick-access buttons for assigning Families and Materials. * Improved memory usage and enhanced speed and stability. * Fixed issues with Materials assigned to layers in Rhino. * Resolved invalid or uninitialized colors in Revit Materials. * Corrected mirrored Curtain Panels in BLOCS. * Fixed Transfer Properties not applying subcategories to blocks. * Addressed issues with Shared Coordinates and dropdown duplicates for Curtain Panels. * Resolved bugs in RAY when exporting edges inside families and displaying incompatible parameters. ## 1.3 This update introduces Revit 2021 compatibility, enhanced parameter management, and improved block handling. **New Features** * Compatible with Revit 2021. * Query now counts curves in Families. * Updated Custom Parameters Dialog with an improved format. * Edit and remove multiple Custom Parameters simultaneously. * Rhino Materials are automatically assigned as BEAM materials. * **BEAM** * Added an option to force update system families. * **BLOCS** * Rhino blocks are automatically assigned to families. * Rename blocks using the Panel in Rhino. * Select visible blocks by their definition name. * Added automatic import functionality when using BLOCS in Revit. * Import and place System Families using the import feature. * **RAY** * Revit Progress Bar now always stays on top of Revit. * Minor bug fixes for better stability. **General Improvements** * Revit Progress Bar stays always on top of Revit * Minor bug fixes ## 1.2 This update introduces Shared Coordinates support and several improvements for stability and compatibility. **New Features:** * Import geometry using Shared Coordinates. **General Improvements** * Minor bug fixes and UI adjustments. * Resolved an issue with exporting closed curves that caused BEAM export failures. * Fixed a localization issue in RAY that prevented successful exports. * Addressed Dynamo warnings about missing directories. * Improved compatibility with high DPI screens for better user experience. ## 1.1 This update includes minor bug fixes to improve overall stability and performance. ## 1.0 First stable release of BEAM!