Update Rename Pro

New Features

• Revit 2027 Support: added full compatibility for Revit 2027.
• Tags Support: added a new "Tags" tab under categories for easier Tag name management.
• The entire user interface was rebuilt, providing a more modern and responsive experience.
• Dark theme support across all dialogs, following Revit's current UI theme.
• Auto Rename (Pro): automatically apply your saved naming rules when a document is opened. Scope to all projects or a specific list of projects, and either preview old → new names (with any errors) before renaming or run silently.
• Replace Values (Pro): define find → replace pairs that are applied to parameter values during name generation.
• Replace Colors (Pro): map RGB color codes to display names so color parameters render as readable text in generated names.
• Admin Lock (Pro): lock your shared settings files with a password to prevent standard users from modifying rules, categories, prefix/suffix, or color/value replacement settings while still allowing them to run renames.
• Material Sub-Rules (Pro): extract and combine multiple parameters from materials (e.g., Structural Material) into a single name rule.
• Merge Compound structure layers (Pro): Compound structure layers now automatically merge identical adjacent layers and show count.
• Group Renaming Support (Pro): Added Groups to the Categories tab, allowing users to rename model groups, detail groups and attached detail groups.

Improvements

• The progress bar is shown during name generation, so large models give feedback while previews are built.
• Switched from ␠ (U+2420) to ‿ undertie (U+203F), rounded underline-cup space marker for space representation in the name rules.
• Settings window panes (categories, parameters, name rules, previews) are resizable via splitters; window size is remembered between sessions.
• User settings (like window layout, filters) are now stored in the standard local application folder (%LocalAppData%) instead of the installation folder, preventing settings loss when upgrading or uninstalling the add-in.
• Column headers in grids now display clear sort arrows (▲/▼) in both light and dark themes showing the current sorting direction, with Shift-click support for sorting by multiple columns.
• Unified the per-row options in name rules (Units, Material sub-rules, and Compound structure edits) into a single, clean "Options" column.
• Added a capitalization (Case) conversion option to compound structure rules.

Fixes

• Settings file location, language-mismatch and reset flows behave consistently across Revit versions (2022-2027) on both .NET Framework and .NET Core.
• Fixed a bug where LITE version users were prompted to choose a settings storage location; settings are now automatically and silently managed.
• Fixed a bug where double-clicking a parameter group header would accidentally add a naming rule.
• Fixed the "Elements" count column in categories sorting alphabetically instead of numerically.
• Fixed a bug where clicking the Refresh button inside sub-dialogs (Units, Material, or Compound Structure) would not update the main settings preview.
• Fixed a bug where invalid characters (such as spaces or non-numeric values) could be pasted into the "Keep Start/End" columns.

New Features

• Added keyboard navigation in all grid views: press a letter, number, -, or _ key to jump to the first matching row; press the same key again to cycle through subsequent matches. Works in categories, parameters, and name rules grids.

Fixes

• Fixed name rules row removal triggering on any double-click in the grid — now only activates on row header double-click, preventing accidental row removal.
• Fixed UnitsView controls being hidden due to incorrect layout panel configuration.

Improvements

• Grid focus is now correctly restored after switching tabs.

Devlog

• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEBt8suRiNc

New Features

• Added Version Expansion: Download additional Revit version binaries without requiring a full application update.
• Added Pro & Lite License Tiers: Distinct license tiers visual indicators.
• Added Error Logging Service: Consent-aware, rate-limited remote error reporting with automatic local logging.
• Added License Upgrade Flow: One-click upgrade button generates an authenticated URL for purchasing license upgrades.
• Added Revit Versions Dropdown: Displays installed and entitled Revit versions with visual status indicators.
• Added License Key Visibility Toggle in the About view.
• Added Check for Updates button.
• Added Device Count Display: Shows current/max device usage per license tier.

Fixes

• Fixed license deactivation on API failure by respecting the 30-day grace period.
• Fixed duplicate license validation API calls — server is now the single source of truth for update availability.
• Fixed old version cleanup incorrectly running during version expansion.
• Fixed upgrade button state — now disabled for inactive licenses and during processing.
• Fixed device count display and error handling edge cases.
• Fixed file overwrite errors during in-app updates caused by Read-Only attributes.

Improvements

• Improved update security: SHA-256 checksum verification, file size validation, and ZIP slip protection.
• Improved file tracking: Manifest-based cleanup preserves user-created files during updates.
• Improved thread safety.
• Improved license engine: Non-destructive entitlement refresh and smarter grace period handling.
• Updated EULA for clarity and accuracy.

New Features

• Added Lite & Pro Tiers: Introduced distinct license tiers with visual indicators and specific feature gating.
• Added GDPR Compliance: New Consent Manager, anonymous usage data toggle, and updated EULA.
• Added Enhanced Update Info: Update dialog now displays release notes, file size, and "Restart Pending" status.
• Added tooltips and info icons to the About view for better user guidance.

Fixes

• Fixed UI freezes (deadlocks) occurred during license validation and background checks.
• Fixed application crashes (InvalidOperationException) related to DataGridView resizing and threading.
• Fixed visual alignment issues in the Settings view and License Tier labels.

Improvements

• Improved backend communication.
• Improved HttpClient configuration with better connection pooling and timeout handling.
• Refactored License Engine to support passive validation and better handling of offline grace periods.
• Optimized application startup and window closing performance (non-blocking operations).

Fixes

• Fixed About dialog - removed new version label link.

New Features

• Added automatic update functionality.
• Added 4K display support for improved high-resolution monitor compatibility.
• Rename Pro dialog now remembers its size between sessions.
• Added `Save As` feature for settings management.
• Consolidated all buttons under arrow by the Save button for improved UI organization.
• Added warning dialog when user saves settings file in installation folder.
• Installation now without requiring admin rights.

Fixes

• Fixed multiple UI layout issues.

New Features

• Added support for Revit 2026.

Fixes

• Fixed case change dropdown width.

Improvements

• Improved authorization.

New Features

• Added new Names Rules column "Case" with dropdown selection for parameter value case conversion.
• Renamed "String Length" Name Rules column to "Keep Start" and added new "Keep End" column for better control over name trimming.

Improvements

• Improved stability.

Devlog

• Video: https://youtu.be/SRblQ-mqTBo

New Features

• Added "Save File" dialog every time User resets settings to default.

New Features

• Added dialog for new users to pick a default pre-set settings when first time launching Rename Pro addin.
• Added `Reset` settings button which allows user to reset settings to empty settings or pre-set (available only for Revit English users) settings.
• Added option checkbox to auto scroll new name list to selected Category
• Added option checkbox to show only new names with name errors.

Improvements

• Improved stability.

Devlog

• Video: https://youtu.be/mfYL83W5UW4

New Features

• Add checkbox column in the new name list to select which names to rename or leave unchanged.

Fixes

• Fixed language localization issues and added language parameter to .json settings.

Improvements

• Improved stability.
• Improved performance.

Devlog

• Video: https://youtu.be/nYNFT0B6gIM

New Features

• Added default Metric and Imperial rename presets.
• Added differentiation between user-loaded families, in-place model families, and standard families.
• Added visualization of whitespace in naming rules with symbol: ␠ (U+2420).
• Added in-app notification with a direct download link when an update is available.

Fixes

• Fixed assorted compatibility issues with Revit 2025.
• Fixed Yes/No values not enabling for Compound Structure properties and shared parameters.
• Fixed custom Units Formatting dialog not opening for Compound Structure properties.
• Fixed license resetting to "new user" after a Revit update.

Improvements

• Improved stability.
• Improved performance.

Devlog

• Video: https://youtu.be/wtgsf4cm3h4

New Features

• Added Units dialog to allow custom parameter units value formatting.
• Added prefix and suffix identifiers.
• Added JSON settings updater.

Fixes

• Fixed various bugs.

Improvements

• Improved performance.

Fixes

• Fixed Parameters list row header width for Revit 2025.

New Features

• Added support for Revit 2025.

New Features

• Added support for Revit 2022, 2023.

New Features

• First public Early Access version.
• Added support for Revit 2024.

Fixes

• Fixed issues with new Rename Pro version not showing correctly in About dialog.