Recent Software Updates

Version 10.5.4

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Support for PDF files containing raster images as 'patterns'.
• More tooltips have been added to better describe various settings.
• Improved input validation for the OCR minimum character size.
• Multiple improvements to the GUI.

Fixes

• Grammar fixes in the GUI.

Version 10.5.3

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Multiple improvements to the handling of layers in PDF/DWG/DXF files.

Fixes

• Fixed multiple issues caused by 'special' characters in file names.
• Fixed issue in which some layer structures were prohibiting exports to DWG.

Version 10.5.2

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• New: tooltips for almost all settings in the application, helping you learn the purpose of each setting.
• Improvements to the grouping of settings in the ‘Convert Vector Image’ and ‘Convert Raster Image’ dialogs.
• Minor grammar corrections in the GUI.
• Other minor improvements.

Fixes

• None in this release.

Version 10.5.1

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Multiple improvements to the general user experience.
• Improvements to OCR character-size calculations.

Fixes

• Fix to an issue in which exported PDF files were corrupt.
• Fix to issue in which dxf/dwg export options were being used during import.

Version 10.5

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Minor improvements, introducing version 10.5.0 (Hilbert).

Fixes

• None in this release.

Version 10.4.21

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• None in this release.

Fixes

• Fixed a further issue in which some features were not accessible in the Network license.

Version 10.4.20

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• None in this release.

Fixes

• Fixed issue in which network client apps were missing access to Batch Conversion.

Version 10.4.19

Features

• New: Remove layers from files during export by hidding them in the layer viewer.
• New: Double-click layer names to rename layers.

Improvements

• Multiple improvements for the stability of layer support.

Fixes

• Changes to account for macOS's new cURL changes. Improving stability for activating on macOS.

Version 10.4.18

Features

• New Batch Conversion feature. Available via ‘Convert’ > ‘Batch Convert’ menu.

Improvements

• Significantly improved speed and performance for the ‘Segment’ feature in ‘Clean Raster Image’.
• Improved ‘Rotate by Line’ allowing you to rotate images by any angled line.

Fixes

• General minor fixes.

Version 10.4.17

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Added support for more PDF encryption methods.

Fixes

• Fixed issue with scaling not being exported when using the measure tool.

Version 10.4.16

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Many improvements to the handling of images and text when importing PDF files.

Fixes

• Minor fixes to importing vector files.

Version 10.4.15

Features

• None in this release

Improvements

• None in this release

Fixes

• Fixed an issue in which an invalid DXF file could be created due to layer naming.
• Fixed a scenario in which OCR could hang when pixels were too close to the image border.

Version 10.4.14

Features

• New: Support for pocketing shapes in CNC (g-code) files

Improvements

• Misc improvements to the licensing of Scan2CAD
• Multiple improvements to support for PDF raster and vector files
• Extended support for non-English languages in vector files
• Improved support for layer names containing non-English language

Fixes

• Misc improvements to the licensing of Scan2CAD
• Multiple fixes related to CNC file optimisations
• Fixed crash caused by OCR on vector text in complex files

Version 10.4.13

Features

• Added Auto-Deskew rotation which was previously only available via Python API.

Improvements

• White is now the new default background color for rotated bitmaps.
• Improved free rotation of 1-bit bitmaps.

Fixes

• Fixed issues with exporting to DWG export via Python API.
• Fixed Adaptive Threshold on Windows.
• Fixed crashing that was caused by applying both Brightness & Contrast with Negate effects.
• Fixed behaviour of color picker for low depth bitmaps.

Version 10.4.12

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• None in this release.

Fixes

• Fixed: A bug causing irregularities when controlling Scan2CAD via the Python API.

Version 10.4.11

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Improved the export of DXF/DWG/G-code files when choosing to convert beziers to arcs.
• Multiple minor improvements.

Fixes

• Fixed: inconsistent vectorization results when replicating vectorization with identical settings

Version 10.4.10

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Multiple improvements addressing the stability of importing PDF files and raster images.

Fixes

• None in this release.

Version 10.4.9

Features

• New features added to the Automation API: AutoDeskew, Thin Lines and Thicken Lines

Improvements

• None in this release.

Fixes

• Minor fixes to improve the stability of the Segment Colors cleaning tool.
• Fixed a scenario in which the scaling fields could show incorrect characters.

Version 10.4.8

Features

• New: You can now export to DWG via the automation Python API

Improvements

• Multiple minor improvements to performance and stability of conversions.

Fixes

• Fixed possible crashed caused by solid vectorization of multi-color images.

Version 10.4.7

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Multiple improvements related to the activation and licensing of Scan2CAD.

Fixes

• None in this release.

Version 10.4.6

Features

• Run the Scan2CAD app as a service.

Improvements

• Hide the Network license manager window when automation is triggered.
• Added support for converting vector files to raster in Scan2CAD Automate.
• Added support for the Segment Raster Effect in Scan2CAD Automate.

Fixes

• None in this release.

Version 10.4.5

Features

• New support for viewing and exporting the original layers in your PDF,DXF and DWG files.

Improvements

• Various minor improvements.
• Improved handling of raster images in PDF files.

Fixes

• None in this release.

Version 10.4.4

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• When defining the scale in a raster image, these values will be used in the subsequently created vector image.
• When a DPI value is found in a raster image, Scan2CAD pre-populates these values in the 'Scale by measure' tool.
• Improved the support for exporting solid vector circles to DXF/DWG.
• UI improvements.

Fixes

• Fixed issue with scaling in DXF/DWG files when exporting using the 'pixels' unit.
• Fixed issue with moving vectors when 'Attach End Points' is enabled.

Version 10.4.3

Features

• Added support for altering scaling in automation

Improvements

• None in this release.

Fixes

• Fixed an issue with listing files in automation on Windows.

Version 10.4.2

Features

• The Scan2CAD Automation features have been further extended to include all 'Convert Vector Image' tools.

Improvements

• Changes to a licensing related feature.

Fixes

• Changed the default port number of Scan2CAD.

Version 10.4.1

Features

• New: You can now automate any raster conversion feature of Scan2CAD. Including cleaning raster images, vectorizing and OCR.

Improvements

• Multiple improvements related to automating Scan2CAD.

Fixes

• None in this release.

Version 10.4

Features

• New: Run OCR on exploded text in vector files.
• New: Quick Export button to save vector files.
• New: Support for CIT raster images.
• Use 'Escape' keyboard shortcut to return to the cursor tool.

Improvements

• Many improvements to the 'Convert Vector Image' dialog.
• Improvements to the 'Vector Information' panel
• Improved the scaling by DPI method.
• Multiple improvements to the handling of text in PDF files.

Fixes

• Fixed an issue in which 'Attach end points' was not working.
• Fixed 'Go to page' feature when opening a PDF.
• Fix to circle recognition in 'Convert Vector Image' feature.

Version 10.3.4

Features

• New tooltips, giving rich descriptions for various settings.

Improvements

• New: warning for users attempting to use Grabcut on a monochrome image.
• Large images are automatically downscaled for Grabcut, significantly improving the image processing speed.
• Improved processing of large polygons in the CNC Smoothing process.

Fixes

• None in this release.

Version 10.3.3

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Multiple improvements to the 'Convert vector Image' feature.
• Minor improvements to the 'DXF/DWG Export Options' dialog.

Fixes

• Fix to the Notarization of the MacOS app.
• Fix to a bug in which CNC Smoothing was being applied to Vector Optimizations.
• Fix to a situation in which Scan2CAD could crash when closing PDF files.

Version 10.3.2

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Multiple improvements to conversions of vector images.

Fixes

• Fix to the import/export of DXF files containing Polypolgons.

Version 10.3.1

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Improved support for text in PDFs.
• Improved arc recognition for technical vectorizations.
• Improved support for raster images in PDF files.
• Multiple improvements to OCR results.
• Improved visualization of files containing vectors outside of the 0,0 coordinates.

Fixes

• Fix to duplicate vectors being created during a vectorization.
• Fixed a problem with switching between 'Optimize Vectors' and 'CNC Smoothing'.

Version 10.3

Features

• New: Grabcut feature for extracting objects from photographs.
• New: CNC Smoothing tool for reducing vector nodes.
• Scan2CAD now displays the information of the vector you select with the cursor tool.
• New: Lines & Arcs output option for Outline Vectorization which is ideal for CNC purposes.

Improvements

• We have renamed the vector optimization dialog to 'Convert Vector Image' and improved the UX.

Fixes

• Fixed crash occurring on macOS during activation of Network licenses.
• Fixed minor bugs related to the 'Convert Vector Image' tool.
• Fixed a rare bug which can occur when drawing a vector arrow line.

Version 10.2.8

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Improvements to the activation of Scan2CAD.

Fixes

• None in this release.

Version 10.2.7

Features

• New: Network Licensing Support.

Improvements

• None in this release.

Fixes

• None in this release.

Version 10.2.6

Features

• Save custom vectorization presets.

Improvements

• New 'Extra' tab in the 'Convert Image' dialog.

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where images were distorted when using the 'Smooth' tool.

Version 10.2.5

Features

• Added a mechanism which optimizes JPG images on load.
• Added a Preferences dialog.

Improvements

• Improved the empty canvas state.
• Multiple minor improvements in the licensing/activation of Scan2CAD.
• Improved the performance for raster images created in Scan2CAD.

Fixes

• Fixed crashing during vector optimization when colors were highlighted.

Version 10.2.4

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• None in this release.

Fixes

• Fixed an issue relating to OCR with Japanese language text.

Version 10.2.3

Features

• No new features in this release.

Improvements

• Improvements to the performance of OCR on Japanese language text.
• Support for decrypting more PDFs.
• The macOS app is now certified using Apple's Notarization.

Fixes

• Fix to icons disappearing on macOS.
• Fixed issue in which values were not saved in the Scale Options dialog.

Version 10.2.2

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Improved support for raster images extracted from PDF files.
• Improved the overall stability in selecting, moving and erasing vectors.
• Improved the processing of vectors and text extracted from PDF files.

Fixes

• Fixed a bug with converting black vectors to white when saving to DXF/DWG.
• Fixed a problem with switching tabs using the keyboard shortcuts (1, 2 & 3.)
• Fixed a bug with text scaling in exported DXF/DWG files.

Version 10.2.1

Features

• New: support for offline licensing.

Improvements

• Improved settings for connecting through a proxy server for activation.
• Other improvements to the activation and licensing of Scan2CAD.

Fixes

• Fixed a crash caused by creating empty text strings.
• Suppressed warnings caused by opening some TIFF files.

Version 10.2

Features

• New: Support for UTF-8 text. Including importing, exporting and OCR files with special characters.
• New language support for OCR, including Japanese and German.

Improvements

• Multiple improvements to importing raster and vector PDF files.
• Multiple user interface enhancements focussed on improving the overall usability of the software.
• Experience much faster image loading speeds on Windows.
• The processing speed of Clean Image tools (Raster Effects) are significantly improved.

Fixes

• Multiple fixes related to application stability.

Version 10.1.1

Features

• New: Choose whether to combine vectorisation results with existing vectors in the canvas.
• New: Support for OCR on text at non-vertical/horizontal rotations.
• New: Option to exclude intersecting lines for OCR.

Improvements

• The 'Convert Image' dialog settings will are saved in for future sessions.

Fixes

• Fixed styling of the page number field in the PDF Import dialog.
• Technical vectorization with color mode enabled now produces correct results.
• Fixed crashing which could happen with vectorization+ocr with color mode enabled.
• Fixed the colors assigned for beziers with outline and technical vectorization modes.

Version 10.1.0

Features

• New: Include colors of raster image to technical conversions.
• New: Keyboard shortcuts.

Improvements

• New: Tooltips when hovering over icons.
• New: Tabs as a replacement to the 'files list.'
• Scan2CAD will now run in 64bit for users running 64bit machines.
• Many more interface improvements.

Fixes

• Fixed a bug with exporting vectors to PDF.

Version 10.0.19

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Improved vectorization results to remove unwanted vector lines.

Fixes

• Fixed a bug in which a 3D vector file warning was being ejected after vectorization.
• Fixed an offset which could be caused by using a high vector definition value during an 'Outline' vectorization.
• Removed an extra dialog shown after vectorization.
• Fixed an issue where monochrome images were being treated as color images during Raster Effects.
• Fixed the rotate buttons in PDF import dialog

Version 10.0.18

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Multiple improvements to the GUI to improve general user experience.
• It's now possible to enter decimal values for the Deviation Factor. We've also implemented a minimum threshold for this value.

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where too much memory was being used for specific PDF files.
• Fixed an issue where unwanted vectors were created during an outline vectorization.
• Fixed a bug which could create unwanted vectors during Technical vectorization.
• Fixed a bug which could cause a crash when creating a new raster file.

Version 10.0.17

Features

• New: Raster images are inspected during Vectorization. If image fails inspection recommendations for cleaning the image are provided.

Improvements

• Improvements to how the canvas size is calculated when opening vector images.
• Support for PDF files containing JBIG2 raster images.

Fixes

• Fixed a bug in which Scan2CAD could crash when erasing a text string.

Version 10.0.16

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• The crosshair cursor is now more visible on dark areas.
• A border has been added to the Raster Erase Area tool.

Fixes

• Fix an issue with the Zoom Area tool in which it was not working on Windows.
• Fixed a bug in which Scan2CAD would crash when opening a PDF containing a previously unsupported raster image format.
• Vector Optimization stability improved by increasing the support for complex vector shapes.

Version 10.0.15

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• New warning for users informing them when their antivirus software is blocking Scan2CAD's activation.

Fixes

• Fix for DWG 2018 files which were being identified as being created in 'educational software' by AutoDesk products.
• Fixes to issues related to activating Scan2CAD through a proxy.

Version 10.0.14

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• None in this release.

Fixes

• This release features an important fix to the position of vectors.

Version 10.0.13

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Improvements in how text is extracted from PDF files.
• Scan2CAD now warns you if you attempt to save an empty vector file.
• The size of the vector canvas can be adjusted automatically to accommodate all vectors loaded from a file.

Fixes

• Multiple fixes and improvements to the workflow of inputting vector scaling.
• Fix to how Scan2CAD writes imperial/metric scaling in g-code files.
• Minor fixes in how DXF R14 vector files are generated.
• Fixes and improvements to the activation process.

Version 10.0.12

Features

• None in this release

Improvements

• Improved the calculation of image positioning in PDF files.

Fixes

• Fixed the PDF sampled function processing which improves the translation of vector colors.
• Fixed the processing of PDF images with indirect dimensions.
• Fixed multiple sub-paths stroking in PDF files.

Version 10.0.11

Features

• None in this release

Improvements

• Improved processing of the PDF files with CCITTFax images
• Improvements to how images in PDF files are assembled.
• Improved the usability of Raster Effects by disabling 'Clean Image' Raster Effects when the image is not monochrome. We also disabled the 'Reduce Colors' Raster Effects when the image is monochrome.

Fixes

• Fixed on offset of text positioning in exported PDFs.
• Fixed the processing of PDF files with color image masks.
• Corrected the preset values for the Mechanical vectorization preset.
• Fixed a bug in which it was not possible to open a file with an extension in uppercase via drag and drop into canvas.

Version 10.0.10

Features

• New: Support for JPX and JPEG2000 image formats in PDF files.

Improvements

• It's now possible to change the raster/vector file visibility by clicking on the file name.
• Clicking on a Raster Effect checkbox now results in a tab change.

Fixes

• Fixed a bug in which changing the Vectorization presets was not affecting the settings.

Version 10.0.9

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• Improved raster image extraction for PDF files.
• Improved the recognition of parallel dash-lines.
• Implemented a warning for when more than one instance of Scan2CAD is launched.

Fixes

• Fixed a 1 pixel offset in the raster image positioning with some PDF files.

Version 10.0.8

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• None in this release.

Fixes

• Fixed an issue with image masks on macOS.
• Fixed a bug in which polylines were being incorrectly connected during Vector Optimization.
• Fixed the inability to use the scroll wheel to zoom on Windows 7.
• Minor fixes to the positioning of non-horizontal text strings

Version 10.0.7

Features

• New: Support for proxy authentication

Improvements

• Improved support for huge raster images on Windows
• Added support for DXF files with missing $EXTMIN and/or $EXTMAX entities
• Improved support for PDF images with binary masks
• Improved the logic for the 3D vector file warning
• Improved support for a range of vector PDF files

Fixes

• Fixed an issue with the Smooth Raster Effect failing with some images.
• Fixed an issue where all polybezier vectors exported with AutoCAD palette were black
• Fixed the cumulative offset of the text coordinates during export/import of the PDF files

Version 10.0.6

Features

• It is now possible to drop files into the canvas.
• Users on Windows can use the 'Open With' option to launch Scan2CAD and open the file.

Improvements

• We've improved how Scan2CAD negates images within PDF files.
• It is now optional to install the VS2015 Redistributable during installation on Windows.

Fixes

• None in this release.

Version 10.0.5

Features

• None for this release.

Improvements

• We've improved our mechanism for creating log files which you can send to Scan2CAD Support for troubleshooting.

Fixes

• None for this release.

Version 10.0.4

Features

• New: Support for activating Scan2CAD through a proxy server.

Improvements

• None in this release.

Fixes

• None in this release.

Version 10.0.3

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• We have implemented a more stable method for negating images in PDF files
• Improvements to decoding objects streams in PDF files
• Small improvements to our activation method

Fixes

• None in this release.

Version 10.0.2

Features

• None in this release.

Improvements

• None in this release.

Fixes

• Fixed a bug in which OCR was disabled when switching vectorization presets.
• We've temporarily disabled the option to export using custom fonts. We've identified an issue with this option which will be resolved soon.
• Fixed a bug which prevented some PDF files with TIFF images to be opened on Windows.

Version 10.0.1

Features

• New warning message for users opening unsupported vector files containing 3D information.

Improvements

• Register form is no longer so restrictive regarding email addresses.
• Improvements to activation process. Please contact us if you hit any problems with activation.
• Improved accuracy of text string placement.

Fixes

• Fixed bug which prevents maximum of 4000 bezier curves to be accommodated.
• Fixed issue in which OCR was being performed sometimes.

Version 10.0.0

We're proud to announce the release of Scan2CAD v10! Read our blog post to learn more about this release.