v1.7.0

🏗️ OpenSteel v1.7.0 – Advanced Nesting & Batch Tools

🚀 New in v1.7.0

This release brings smarter nesting reports, new batch tools, and enhanced profile management. With manual nesting, batch DXF/DSTV operations, and improved search, OpenSteel continues to evolve into a more flexible and powerful tool.

🔹 Nesting Features

• ✅ Minimum Offcut Reporting – Define what should be reported as an offcut and what should be treated as scrap.
• ✅ Persistent Nesting Settings – Nesting settings now save automatically to local storage.
• ✅ Export Nesting as FNC – Directly export nests into FNC format.
• ✅ Extended FNC Export Options – More customization options for FNC outputs.
• ✅ Nest Numbering System – Nests are now numbered for easier tracking.
• ✅ Dynamic Quantity Update – When piece quantities are modified, nesting FNC output updates accordingly.
• ✅ Unique Nest Combination Button – Combine similar nests into one, with a quantity counter if enabled.
• ✅ Unlimited Stock Option – Added the ability to nest with unlimited stock.
• ✅ Tabbed Nest Results – Nesting results are now displayed by profile in separate tabs.
• ✅ Remaining Pieces in Results – Nest results now show leftover pieces clearly.
• ✅ Offcut CSV Export – Download offcuts as CSV for tracking and reporting.
• ✅ Manual Nest Feature – Added the ability to manually arrange nests for full control.
• ✅ Accept Nest Button – Confirm and lock in chosen nests.

🔹 Batch Tools & File Management

• ✅ Batch DXF Import – Import multiple DXF files at once for faster workflows.
• ✅ Batch DSTV Creation from CSV – Generate multiple DSTV files from a CSV in one go.
• ✅ Expanded DSTV Export Features – Added more options to customize DSTV exports.
• ✅ Loaded File Tracker – Displays a counter for loaded files and highlights the currently selected file.
• ✅ Loaded File Search – Quickly find loaded files with search functionality.
• ✅ Batch Tools Stability – Fixed bug where batch DXF import would refresh the page unexpectedly.

🔹 Profile Library & DSTV Creator

• ✅ Profile Library Enhancements – Improved styling and usability.
• ✅ Profile Library Search – Added search functionality to quickly find profiles.
• ✅ Profile Search for DSTV Creator – Search profiles when creating DSTV files.
• ✅ Profile History & Compare – View the previously selected profile and compare it with the currently selected profile.

🐛 Bug Fixes & Improvements

• 🔹 Major stability fixes across batch operations and nesting workflows.
• 🔹 Performance improvements for profile library and file management.

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Platform	File
🖥️ Desktop (Windows)	Download Installer
📱 Android	Download APK
🌍 Web Version	Open Online
📦 Source Code	Download ZIP

v1.6.0

🏗️ OpenSteel v1.6.0 – New Export Features & DXF Import

🚀 New in v1.6.0

This update brings powerful new export options, enhanced hole management, and the ability to import simple DXF files, along with style improvements and important bug fixes.

🔹 What's New?

• ✅ FNC Export Feature – Introduced the ability to export files in FNC format.
• ✅ DSTV Create Feature – Introduced the ability to create DSTV files.
• ✅ DSTV Export with Customization – Added DSTV export functionality with options to remove mitre, cuts, and/or holes for tailored outputs.
• ✅ Hole Management Tools – New features to add or remove holes, enhancing design flexibility.
• ✅ Simple DXF Import – Now supports importing simple DXF files for easier integration with other tools.
• ✅ Style Enhancements – Overall improvements to the user interface for a more polished experience.

🐛 Bug Fixes & Improvements

• 🔹 Addressed several major bugs to improve stability and performance.

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Platform	File
🖥️ Desktop (Windows)	Download Installer
📱 Android	Download APK
🌍 Web Version	Open Online
📦 Source Code	Download ZIP

v1.5.1

🏗️ OpenSteel v1.5.1 – Enhanced File Management & DXF Improvements

🚀 New in v1.5.1

This update introduces drag and drop file management and includes significant DXF enhancements, view optimization improvements, and important bug fixes for a smoother user experience.

🔹 What's New?

• ✅ Drag & Drop File Support – Added drag and drop functionality for easy file addition.
• ✅ Auto-Fit Selected Files – Introduced automatic fitting of selected files to visible views for better visualization.
• ✅ Enhanced DXF Measurements – Added dedicated measurement layer in DXF exports for improved precision.
• ✅ Smart View Switching – Automatic screen fitting when switching between views for optimal display.
• ✅ CSV File Validation – Added check for loaded CSV files to ensure data integrity.
• ✅ Improved DXF Modal – Keyboard shortcuts disabled when DXF modal is open to prevent conflicts.

🐛 Bug Fixes & Improvements

• 🔹 Fixed linear nesting populating plate profiles.
• 🔹 Fixed bug where invisible views were getting resized.
• 🔹 Corrected exported DXF text scaling for accurate dimensions.
• 🔹 Modified reset scale animation timing.
• 🔹 No longer creates ZIP files when only one view is active.
• 🔹 View dropdown toggling now properly resets view scale for consistency.

📥 Download

Platform	File
🖥️ Desktop (Windows)	Download Installer
📱 Android	Download APK
🌍 Web Version	Open Online
📦 Source Code	Download ZIP

v1.5.0

🏗️ OpenSteel v1.5.0 – Enhanced DXF Export & CSV Integration

🚀 New in v1.5.0

This update introduces comprehensive DXF export capabilities and includes enhanced CSV functionality for profile nesting, along with important bug fixes and usability improvements.

🔹 What's New?

• ✅ DXF Single & Batch Export – Added DXF export functionality for both individual files and batch processing.
• ✅ DXF Export Settings – Introduced customizable export settings for precise DXF output control.
• ✅ CSV Stock Management – Added load/save CSV file functionality for stock management in profile nesting.
• ✅ CSV Pieces Management – Added load/save CSV file functionality for pieces management in profile nesting.
• ✅ DXF Export Shortcut – Added a keyboard shortcut for quick DXF export access.

🐛 Bug Fixes & Improvements

• 🔹 Fixed notch DSTV drawing rendering issues for improved accuracy.
• 🔹 Active measurement now properly resets when all measurements are cleared.

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Platform	File
🖥️ Desktop (Windows)	Download Installer
📱 Android	Download APK
🌍 Web Version	Open Online
📦 Source Code	Download ZIP

v1.4.0

🏗️ OpenSteel v1.4.0 – Profile Nesting & Quality Boost

🚀 New in v1.4.0

This update introduces profile linear nesting and includes a series of improvements, bug fixes, and usability upgrades across the app.

🔹 What's New?

• ✅ Profile Linear Nesting – Added profile linear nesting from DSTV files and/or user input.
• ✅ Alternate Profile Names – Added alt names for some profiles for better searchability.
• ✅ Shortcut for File Navigation – Added a shortcut for quicker file navigation in the profile library.
• ✅ Keyboard Navigation for Hole Info – Up/Down arrow keys now switch between tabs inside the Hole Info panel.

🐛 Bug Fixes & Improvements

• 🔹 Fixed bug where measurement text transform would always reset to true.
• 🔹 Fixed issue where changing a measurement line color would cause other measurement lines to default to the wrong color.
• 🔹 Removed unused code that previously caused errors during execution.

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Platform	File
🖥️ Desktop (Windows)	Download Installer
📱 Android	Download APK
🌍 Web Version	Open Online
📦 Source Code	Download ZIP

v1.3.1

🏗️ OpenSteel v1.3.1 – Refinements & Fixes

🚀 New in v1.3.1

This update focuses on polish and stability, bringing smoother performance and better usability for the steel profile library and general interface.

🔹 What's New?

• ✅ Improved Profile Images – Profile images got a new polished look.
• ✅ Settings Persistence – User settings now save to local storage, so preferences stick around.
• ✅ Organized JS Code – Moved CSV fetch logic to its own dedicated JS file.
• ✅ Steel Library Enhancement – Header data now displays on the steel profile library page.

🐛 Bug Fixes & Improvements

• 🔹 Fixed bug where profile selection buttons disappeared behind the nav bar.
• 🔹 Fixed issue where copying data unintentionally opened the measurement modal.

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Platform	File
🖥️ Desktop (Windows)	Download Installer
📱 Android	Download APK
🌍 Web Version	Open Online
📦 Source Code	Download ZIP

v1.3.0

🏰 OpenSteel v1.3.0 – Steel Profile Library

🚀 New in v1.3.0

This update introduces a comprehensive steel profile library, transforming OpenSteel from just a DSTV viewer into a complete steel reference tool with powerful capabilities.

🔹 What's New?

• ✅ Steel Profile Library – Browse and select from a wide range of standard steel profiles.
• ✅ Profile Properties – View detailed technical specifications for each profile.
• ✅ Weight Calculator – Calculate weight based on length, material, and quantity.
• ✅ DSTV Integration – Automatically identify profiles in loaded DSTV files and display their properties.
• ✅ Session Data – Loaded and selected files are now preserved between pages and page refreshes.
• ✅ Download views button – Added a download active views button for touch devices.

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Platform	File
🖥️ Desktop (Windows)	Download Installer
📱 Android	Download APK
🌍 Web Version	Open Online
📦 Source Code	Download ZIP

v1.2.0

🏰 OpenSteel v1.2.0 – Productivity

🚀 New in v1.2.0

This update Introduces more productivity tools allowing user to work faster, and with ease.

🔹 What's New?

• ✅ Shortcuts – Added numerous shortcut keys for function buttons.
• ✅ Settings – Added more options for changing snap points, origin points, and measurement colors.
• ✅ Save Options – Added functionality to save all views or just the current view.
• ✅ Measurement – Users can now move and resize measurements.

🐛 Bug Fixes & Improvements

• 🔹 Fixed a bug with internal contours.
• 🔹 Fixed an issue where measurements broke when hiding views.
• 🔹 Fixed an issue where the measurement text transformer was not deleted.

📥 Download

Platform	File
🖥️ Desktop (Windows)	Download Installer
📱 Android	Download APK
🌍 Web Version	Open Online
📦 Source Code	Download ZIP

v1.1.1

🏰 OpenSteel v1.1.1 – Color Settings

🚀 New in v1.1.1

This update introduces more options to the settings menu.

🔹 What's New?

• ✅ Color settings is added to the settings menu, allowing user to change colors for snap points, origin points, measurement line, and measurement text

🐛 Bug Fixes & Improvements

• 🔹 Fixed an issue where deleted measurements would reappear when the view was redrawn.
• 🔹 Fixed a bug preventing measurements from redrawing when the drawBlocs function was called.
• 🔹 Fixed an issue where stored measurementCounter was ignored during redrawing.

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Platform	File
🖥️ Desktop (Windows)	Download Installer
📱 Android	Download APK
🌍 Web Version	Open Online
📦 Source Code	Download ZIP

v1.1.0

🏰 OpenSteel v1.1.0 – Measurement History

🚀 New in v1.1.0

This update introduces measurement history and a new settings menu, allowing users to review, highlight, and delete measurements while customizing snap point visibility and interaction.

🔹 What's New?

• ✅ Measurement history system to review, highlight, and delete taken measurements
• ✅ New settings menu for improved snap point visibility and interaction
• ✅ Origin points added to all views
• ✅ Drop-down menu for toggling views
• ✅ Hole info cards now can be hovered

🐛 Bug Fixes & Improvements

• 🔹 Fixed a bug where hole data was removed even when no file was selected
• 🔹 Fixed a bug where measurements were re-drawn when resizing the window

📥 Download

Platform	File
🖥️ Desktop (Windows)	Download Installer
📱 Android	Download APK
🌍 Web Version	Open Online
📦 Source Code	Download ZIP