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Version: 1.0.0

Release Notes

Last Updated: 27/11/2025

All notable changes to ARShades Studio are documented here. Updates are released regularly with new features, improvements, and bug fixes.

[2.8.0] - 20 November 2025​

Summary​

This release introduces a complete overhaul of the ticket management system with enhanced real-time capabilities and smart notifications. The new Granular Ticket Notifications Control puts you in command of what you receive. Additionally, our notification system has been completely redesigned to eliminate duplicates and deliver messages exactly when you need them.

New Features​

Enhanced Ticket Management System​

The ticket system has been completely rebuilt for performance and ease of use:

  • Dedicated Tickets Modal – Access all your support tickets from any page with a single click
  • Real-time Chat Interface – Chat with team members directly within tickets, just like messaging
  • Instant Message Updates – See new messages appear instantly without refreshing
  • File Attachments – Share documents and images directly in your ticket conversations
  • Smart Ticket Selection – Click a ticket notification and it opens pre-selected in the modal
  • Ticket Status Tracking – Monitor ticket lifecycle: Open, In Progress, Pending Response, Resolved, Closed
  • Team Assignment – See which team member is assigned to your ticket

Granular Ticket Notifications Control​

Fine-tune exactly what ticket notifications you receive:

  • New Ticket Notifications – Get alerted when a new support ticket is created
  • Message Reply Notifications – Stay updated when someone replies to your ticket
  • Status Change Alerts – Receive notifications when your ticket status changes
  • Assignment Notifications – Know when you or your team member is assigned to a ticket
  • Per-notification Control – Toggle each notification type on or off independently from Profile settings

Improvements​

Optimised Notification System​

Your notification experience is now smarter and cleaner:

  • Zero Duplicate Notifications – Each event triggers exactly one notification (no more duplicates!)
  • Smart Routing – Ticket notifications now open directly in TicketsModal instead of navigating between pages
  • Consistent Updates – Notifications appear instantly across all your open tabs and devices
  • Unified Notification Structure – Order and ticket notifications work together seamlessly

Enhanced Gateway Geolocation​

The Gateways section now offers improved performance:

  • Better Location Accuracy – Gateway coordinates are now more precise
  • Faster Load Times – Optimised geolocation data processing
  • Improved Fallbacks – Better handling of missing location data with smart defaults

Technical Improvements​

  • Improved real-time listener performance for ticket updates
  • Optimised notification delivery pipeline
  • Enhanced Firebase integration for instant messaging
  • Reduced notification latency across all notification types

[2.7.0] - 10 November 2025​

Summary​

This release introduces Brand Identity Management for keeping your branding consistent across catalogues. The new system lets you upload and manage team logos and brand colours in one place, then reuse them when creating catalogues. Users also gain granular control over the weekly 3D assets report notification.

New Features​

Brand Identity Management System​

Centralised brand asset management for your team:

  • Brand Gallery – Upload and organise team logos and brand images in one place
  • Brand Colour Palette – Define and save your brand colours (primary, secondary, and alternatives)
  • Gallery in Catalogues – Select pre-approved brand assets when creating or editing catalogues
  • Drag-and-Drop Upload – Easily upload logos and images with drag-and-drop support
  • Image Metadata – Add descriptions and alternative text to each brand asset
  • Team Access – Team members can view all brand assets; administrators manage the gallery
  • Responsive Gallery – Browse your brand assets in a modern, responsive interface

Weekly 3D Assets Report Control​

Take control of your inbox:

  • Individual Notification Toggle – Choose whether you receive the weekly 3D assets report
  • Role-Based Defaults – Your notification preferences are pre-configured based on your role
  • Persistent Settings – Your choices are saved to your profile and sync across devices

Improvements​

Enhanced Support Navigation​

Better access to help and resources:

  • Streamlined Menu – Support menu now includes Help, Resources, and Changelog options
  • Quick Access – Reach documentation and changelog faster from the header
  • Resource Links – Direct links to documentation open in a new tab for easy reference

Improved Image Loading Performance​

Faster browsing experience:

  • Optimised Product Images – Images in the Available Variants section load faster
  • Smart Caching – Better image caching strategy for repeated browsing
  • Lazy Loading – Images load only when you need to see them, reducing initial load time

[2.6.2] - 31 October 2025​

Bug Fixes​

Material Transparency Fix​

  • Fixed – Transparent materials in 3D models now display with correct opacity whether they have a texture or not

[2.6.1] - 23 October 2025​

Summary​

This release addresses UI display issues and enhances support for organisations with multiple email domains.

Improvements​

Multi-Domain Email Support​

Better support for organisations with multiple email domains:

  • Domain Selection – Choose which domain to use when inviting team members
  • Flexible Management – Perfect for businesses with diverse email domains under one account
  • Seamless Integration – Multiple domains are transparently handled in the team management interface

Bug Fixes​

UI Display Fixes​

  • Fixed – Resolved visual glitches in the Orders section affecting layout consistency
  • Fixed – Corrected rendering issues in the Subscriptions section
  • Fixed – Modals and step-by-step guides now display correctly across all screen sizes
  • Fixed – Improved responsive design for better mobile experience

[2.6.0] - 17 October 2025​

Summary​

This release completely redesigns the Profile section with a modern interface and introduces Team Management and Granular Notification Control. Navigate between your personal information, team management, and notification preferences with ease.

New Features​

Complete Profile Redesign​

Your Profile section has been completely rebuilt:

  • Modern Sidebar Layout – Intuitive vertical navigation between Profile sections
  • Four Dedicated Tabs:
    • Personal Information – View and update your profile details
    • Change Password – Manage your account security
    • My Teams – View and manage your teams
    • Notifications – Control which notifications you receive
  • Consistent Design – Unified styling across all profile sections
  • Better Mobile Experience – Responsive design works great on all devices

Team Management Portal​

Manage all your teams in one place:

  • Team Overview – See all teams associated with your active licences
  • Member Directory – View team members and their roles at a glance
  • Role Badges – Visual indicators show member status and roles
  • Quick Actions – Invite new members, view details, and manage memberships
  • Subscription Links – See which subscription each team is associated with

Granular Notification Control​

Fine-tune notifications based on your role and preferences:

  • Notification Groups:
    • Catalogue Updates – New catalogues, published assets, catalogue changes
    • Order Updates – Quotes sent/received, orders accepted, order status changes
    • Subscription Updates – Subscription renewals, plan changes, payment notifications
    • Support Updates – Support tickets, help resources
    • Team Updates – Team member changes, role updates, invitations
  • Individual Toggles – Enable or disable each notification type independently
  • Role-Based Defaults – Notification preferences are automatically configured for your role
  • Persistent Preferences – Your choices are saved and synced across all devices

Improvements​

Enhanced Role Management​

  • Better consistency of role and team membership across the platform
  • Improved role-based access to features and notifications
  • Clearer role information in team management interface

[2.5.1] - 8 October 2025​

Improvements​

Better Variant Filtering​

  • Improved – Variant filtering and display in the Log section now respects roles more accurately
  • Better – Role-based access to variant information is more consistent and reliable

[2.5.0] - 7 October 2025​

Summary​

This release introduces a Real-time Chat Ticketing System for seamless communication with the support team. Orders now feature enhanced status clarity and new actions for better workflow management.

New Features​

Real-time Chat Ticketing System​

Need help with an order? Create a ticket and chat with our support team in real-time:

  • Instant Chat Interface – Message with support just like instant messaging
  • Real-time Updates – Messages appear instantly without refreshing
  • Automatic Sync – Chat updates across all your open devices simultaneously
  • Ticket History – View complete conversation history with timestamps
  • Attachment Support – Share documents and images in your ticket
  • Status Tracking – Follow ticket lifecycle from creation to resolution

Unified Notifications System​

All notifications now work together seamlessly:

  • Smart Navigation – Click an order notification to go directly to that order
  • Ticket Notifications – Click a ticket notification and the chat opens instantly
  • Consistent Behaviour – Unified notification structure across all notification types
  • One-Click Navigation – No more searching for your order or ticket after a notification

Quote Revision Feature​

Administrators can now revise rejected quotes:

  • Quote Revision – Reopen and modify rejected quotes without starting from scratch
  • Quick Updates – Adjust quote details and resend to client
  • Audit Trail – See revision history and client responses

Direct Ticket Creation from Orders​

Stay focused on your work:

  • Ticket Button – Create a support ticket directly from your order page
  • Automatic Linking – Tickets are automatically linked to the order for context
  • Pre-filled Info – Order details are automatically included in the ticket

Improvements​

Clearer Order Status Labels​

Order statuses are now easier to understand:

  • Plain Language – See at a glance whether your quote is pending, received, accepted, or rejected
  • Consistent Wording – Clear, standardised status names across all interfaces
  • Role-Based Labels – Some statuses display differently based on your role for clarity
    • Example: Administrators see "Quote Sent", clients see "Quote Received"

Automatic Email Notifications​

Stay informed via email:

  • Quote Notifications – Receive email when your quote is sent
  • Rejection Alerts – Get notified via email when a quote is rejected
  • Quote Confirmations – Receive confirmation when a quote is accepted
  • Stay Updated – Email notifications keep you in the loop even when not using the app

Bug Fixes​

  • Fixed inconsistent notification behaviour
  • Improved notification timing and delivery reliability
  • Enhanced order status synchronisation

[2.4.0 and Earlier]​

For information about earlier releases, please contact the support team or check the documentation for your specific version.

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  • Check Regularly – Visit this changelog to see what's new
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