You will be notified when a new update is available and should not have to reinstall the entire program to update EQ8. Updater: A new Update system has been added to make the process of updating EQ8 a lot easier.
This has been completed for EQ8 and is the main focus of this update. EQ8 had to be completely converted from 32-bit to 64-bit. Issue: Apple has required that all applications be 64-bit for the Catalina version (macOS 10.15).
A prompt has been added to give users immediate instruction on how to resolve the issue. Issue: If the My EQ8 directory gets moved or deleted, it causes problems in EQ8.Issue: Snap to Node does not work when the node is on the block outline.A new minimum width and height for applique patches has been applied. Issue: The minimum width and height on applique patches did not apply when drawing.Issue: In a text field (typing a new block size on the LAYOUT tab or a border size on the BORDERS tab, for example), when you highlight the whole number and type, it jumps your second integer to the end of the number.A new default font (Helvetica) has been applied for all printouts.ġ.1.0.2 (Windows) – Released NovemBug Fixes Issue: The default Arial font does not exist on all Macs causing missing text on printouts from EQ8.A system check has been removed to allow all fonts to display in EQ8 regardless of its source. This would not allow the user to print from EQ8. Issue: An error occurred when the user had fonts on their computer that could not be verified by Catalina (most likely downloaded from an unknown source/website).This would prompt the user with an error message for each font found on their computer that was not verified. Issue: A font error (separate from the previous font error) occurred when the user had fonts on their computer that could not be verified by Catalina (most likely downloaded from an unknown source/website).No features from BlockBase+ are added to EQ8.
Note: This compatibility links the block libraries only. BlockBase+ owners must have BlockBase+ installed and at least this version of EQ8 to link the libraries.
BlockBase+ Compatibility: This EQ8 update allows owners of BlockBase+ software to link the BlockBase+ blocks to the EQ8 Block Library.Please read here about EQ8 and computers with the M1 chip. NOTE: This update does not add compatibility for the new Apple Silicon M1 chip processor.Issue: While EQ8 was in the background with other applications open and in use, going back to EQ8 would cause windows to freeze.Issue: Error when printing from EQ8 on macOS 11 (Big Sur).These compatibility issues have been fixed.ġ.1.0.3 (Windows) 3.2.0.3 (Mac) – Released MaBug Fixes (Mac only) Issue: Performance issues running EQ8 on computers with the M1 chip processor.The compatibility issue has been resolved. Issue: This is a compatibility issue with macOS versions to be released starting in the fall of 2022.
Note, this is NOT a Russian-translated version of EQ8. If your computer uses Russian-language characters and you are receiving errors with EQ8, please contact our support team for this 1.1.0.4 version. This version is not available to the public.