Advance Steel 2026 Hotfix 3 Release Notes

Thank you for downloading Advance Steel 2026 Hotfix 3

This Release Notes document contains the latest information regarding the installation and use of the Hotfix. It is strongly recommended that you read the entire document before you apply the Hotfix to your product. For reference, you should save this document to your hard drive or print a copy.

Contents

Who Should Install This Hotfix?

 

This Hotfix can be applied to Advance Steel 2026 running on all supported operating systems and languages.

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Primary Issues Resolved by This Hotfix

As a result of detailed information from customers, the following were identified and fixed:

Important:

·        Due to potential compatibility issues introduced by .NET 10.0 in the Advance Steel 2026.0.3 Update, the corresponding AutoCAD 2026.1.2 Update must also be installed. If other AutoCAD 2026-based products are installed on the workstation, such as Autodesk Civil 3D or the AutoCAD Mechanical toolset, you must install the latest available updates for those products to maintain cross-product compatibility.

·        Advance Steel 2026 Language Packs will not start if they are installed after the updates AutoCAD 2026.1.2 and Advance Steel 2026.0.3. The recommended installation order is: Advance Steel 2026/Advance Steel 2026.0.1/Advance Steel 2026.0.2, Advance Steel 2026 Language Pack, AutoCAD 2026.1.2, Advance Steel 2026.0.3.

 

·        Updated the .NET component used by Advance Steel to .NET10 - AutoCAD 2026.1.2 update is mandatory to be installed to maintain compatibility.

·        Updated SQLite component to address security vulnerabilities

·        Fixed a memory handling issue that could cause Advance Steel to crash.

·        Updated zlib to address security vulnerabilities (zlib 1.3.2).

·        Improved database connectivity by enabling manual update of SQL LocalDB instance in use

·        Updated ActiveReports-related .NET packages to address security vulnerabilities.

·        Updated UI/runtime packages (BCGControlBar Pro / RTF Engine) built with ASLR hardening.

·        Updated System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager dependency alignment with supported .NET runtime.

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General Installation Information

Before You Begin

Back Up Custom Files

It is recommended that you back up all custom CUIX, MNR, and MNL files before you apply this Hotfix.

Administrative Privileges

During installation, you will be prompted for the original installation media or a network image. To apply this Hotfix, you must have administrative privileges to install and uninstall products.

About Your Product

After you install the Hotfix, updated product information displays in the About dialog box.

Reboot

After you install this Hotfix, it is recommended to reboot your system even if not prompted.

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Uninstall This Hotfix

Windows 8 / Windows 10

1.    Start Control Panel.

2.    Click Programs.

3.    Click Programs and Features.

4.    In the Programs and Features window, in the left pane, click View Installed Updates.

5.    Find the appropriate Hotfix in the list of updates, select it, and click Uninstall.

6.    Next, in the Installed Updates window, in the left pane, click Uninstall a program.

7.    Find the appropriate Hotfix entry in the list of programs, select it, and click Uninstall.

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Thank You

We want to express our appreciation to all our customers who identified these issues and reported them to us. Their reports gave us the opportunity to improve the product for everyone's benefit. We also thank you for your continued business, and for your feedback regarding this release.

Respectfully,

The Advance Steel Product Team

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