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Outdoor Living Solutions Release Notes

New Features and Important Updates

Outdoor Living Version 4.6

Release Date: 9/3/2025

Enhancements

  • Deck Planner now loads faster and offers a smoother login experience by deferring asset bundle loading until after user authentication. This change reduces initial load time, keeps the app responsive during login, and ensures core functionality remains unaffected.

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where Keychain attempted to autofill credentials even when users selected “Register Later” during mobile onboarding. This ensures a smoother and more secure registration experience.
  • Fixed an issue where the loading modal on the New Design screen in Deck Mobile was too small, allowing unintended interaction with background elements. The modal now covers the full screen, and both the loading animation and cancel button have been enlarged for better visibility and usability.
  • Resolved an issue where Deck Planner for iOS failed to display Apple’s native camera permission prompt when using features like Upload From Camera in the photo backdrop tool. Instead, the app incorrectly showed its own Give Camera Permission modal, which should only appear after a user denies access. Additionally, the app now correctly redirects users to the camera permissions settings when access is required, ensuring smoother onboarding and uninterrupted use of camera-based features.
  • Fixed an issue in the EU Deck environment that prevented users from creating or loading designs. The app previously hung on the loading screen due to a backend error, despite no visible errors. Design functionality now works as expected in the EU environment.
  • Fixed an issue where the AR button was missing from the scene hotbar on supported iOS devices, despite previous compatibility. The AR feature is now restored on these devices.
  • Fixed formatting issues in the materials list where Generic ADA railing items displayed with underscores and incorrect casing (e.g., Generic_AdaPostReturn). All ADA railing labels now use proper spacing and capitalization, for example, “ADA Post Return.” This ensures consistency and readability across the interface.
  • Fixed an issue where edge handles and height elements were visible in screenshots taken using the in-app Screenshot button on Deck Planner Mobile (iOS). UI elements are now properly hidden during capture, ensuring clean and professional screenshots.
  • Fixed an issue where the maintenance page failed to display during app downtime, showing a generic 503 error instead. Users accessing Deck, Pergola, or Fence during maintenance will now see the intended maintenance message, improving clarity and user experience.
  • Resolved an issue where attempting to update a password with an expired token caused the app to become unresponsive. Previously, the Updating Password screen blocked the password failed modal from being dismissed, requiring a full app restart. The flow now handles expired sessions correctly, allowing users to sign back in without encountering a softlock.
  • Fixed a critical issue where selecting the Trex Transcend With Cocktail Rail Post To Post rail set and then pressing Undo would delete the entire deck. Undo now correctly reverts the rail set change without affecting the deck structure.
  • The Deck Planner Mobile app now correctly displays the Give Gallery Permission modal when users attempt to take a screenshot without the necessary permissions. Previously, the app incorrectly showed a Screenshot Saved message, even when saving was not possible.
  • The Deck Planner Mobile app now correctly waits for user permission before displaying the Screenshot Taken modal. Previously, the modal appeared prematurely, before iOS prompted users to grant gallery access. This caused confusion about whether the screenshot was saved.
  • Edge handles that previously appeared on 45-degree deck edges, despite being non-functional, are now hidden when placing landings. This update reduces confusion and improves usability by ensuring only actionable controls are shown. All functional handles and snapping behavior remain unchanged.
  • The Draw Deck tool now enforces 45-degree snapping for the final edge when closing a deck shape, ensuring consistent geometry throughout the design. This prevents users from accidentally creating unsupported angles that could cause layout issues or bugs.
  • The Invalid Policies modal on the User Account Details screen now displays properly formatted and localized text when a user attempts to update legal policies with an expired token. Previously, the modal contained incomplete messaging and formatting issues, which have now been corrected for clarity and consistency.
  • Fixed an issue so ADA railing branding now updates correctly in real time when switching railing kit brands in Deck Planner. Previously, users had to toggle the ADA checkbox off and on to refresh the branding, which could lead to confusion or inaccurate material reporting. This fix ensures consistent and accurate updates without extra steps.
  • Fixed an issue so Undo and Redo buttons now remain functional even if a deck is completely deleted from the scene. Previously, this issue caused the buttons to become disabled for the rest of the session, requiring a full app restart. This fix ensures uninterrupted editing and recovery workflows.
  • Fixed an issue where toggling board visibility in the native iOS app no longer causes a crash. This issue occurred when editing a deck and using the visibility menu but has now been resolved to ensure stable performance across all platforms.
  • Fixed an issue so wall attachments placed between separate deck levels no longer overlap or display visual glitches. Previously, placing objects between walls on different levels could cause unintended layering effects. This has now been resolved for more accurate and stable scene rendering.
  • Users can now successfully select from multiple post-to-footing connector options when configuring Pergolas. Previously, the default connector remained selected regardless of user input. This issue has been resolved to ensure accurate customization and material reporting.

Outdoor Living Version 4.5

Release Date: 7/30/2025

Fixes

  • Resolved an issue where several buttons in Deck Planner for iOS were unresponsive, affecting both standard and AR views. The following buttons are now fully functional:
    • Settings
    • Wood DF/HF/SPF
    • Project Structural Settings (all options)
    • Wall Details
    • Add or Remove Walls
    • Adjust Walls
    • Stairs
    • Add or Remove Landings
    • Decking
    • Divider Style (highlight now updates correctly without needing a page refresh)
    • Connectors
    • Post to Footing boxes
  • Resolved issues affecting report generation in the Deck and Fence design tools:
    • Deck: The report modal previously displayed an error message during initial loading, and generated reports were missing deck images. This has been fixed and reports now load without errors and include all expected visuals.
    • Fence: The report modal would remain stuck in a “generating” state, preventing report creation. This issue is now resolved, and reports generate as expected.
    • Pergola: No issues were found; functionality remains unaffected.
  • Resolved a crash that occurred when adding a wall using the Wall Details in Deck projects created with the Draw Deck tool. Users can now add walls without issues.
  • Fixed an issue where users couldn’t generate a second share link for the same design. Previously, the app blocked new link creation but failed to retrieve the existing one, preventing re-sharing unless the original link was saved. This affected Deck and Fence Planners, but Pergola was unaffected. Users can now generate and access share links reliably.
  • Fixed an issue where selecting the placeholder Required Field option in the User Type drop-down prevented account updates without showing an error. This option is no longer visible, and users now receive proper feedback for invalid selections, ensuring a smoother account update experience.
  • Resolved an issue where the Add Stairs functionality did not update correctly when creating curved staircases or if adding stairs too close together. This caused the UI to suggest stairs could be added to invalid locations. The functionality now resets properly, ensuring accurate placement guidance across all project types.
  • Fixed an issue where Joist Corner Connectors appeared on the outer right side of a deck when adding a new level at the minimum height (0.7 inches). This only affected the right side and connectors on all other sides displayed correctly. Connector placement now behaves consistently across all sides and deck configurations.
  • Fixed an issue where adding Brick Veneer or Cultured Stone walls to certain deck edges (e.g., bottom edge in 2D view) caused an incorrect number of beam rows to appear. Beam layout now displays consistently, regardless of wall placement or material.
  • Resolved an issue where some Trex boards did not display color-matched plug icons as expected. All relevant boards now correctly show plug options, ensuring a complete and accurate material selection experience.
  • Resolved an issue where wall attachments placed between two adjacent deck levels could behave incorrectly when walls were adjusted or removed. Previously, attachments could remain floating or leave behind cutouts in the wall. Wall attachments now respond properly to wall changes, ensuring clean and consistent visuals.
  • Resolved an issue where parasols clipped through the deck floor. These objects now render correctly, maintaining proper placement and appearance.
  • Resolved a visual glitch where fascia boards and board lumber overlapped and flickered (Z-fighting) when additional deck levels were lowered beneath the main deck. Fascia now renders cleanly, ensuring a smooth visual transition between connected deck levels.
  • Fixed an issue where the selected fastener type did not automatically update when switching to board lumbers that don’t support it. Fastener options now refresh appropriately to match the selected lumber, ensuring valid and compatible selections.
  • Resolved a crash in Fence Planner that occurred when opening a connector category while the app incorrectly believed one was already active. This issue caused the app to freeze, especially in WebGL builds, if the orange highlight remained from a previous session. Connector categories now open reliably across projects without causing freezes or crashes.

Outdoor Living Version 4.4.2.1

Release Date: 7/3/2025

Fixes

Includes critical fixes to improve design reliability, especially when working with stairs and railings:

  • Fixed an issue that caused railings to incorrectly appear across the top of stairs.
  • Resolved a bug preventing certain design zones from loading.
  • Ensured that previously broken designs involving stairs can now be opened and edited as expected.
  • Eliminated a rare error that could occur during stair placement.

 

Outdoor Living Version 4.4.0.1

Release Date: 6/26/2025

Fixes

Resolved a crash that occurred when adding a wall after using the Draw Deck feature. Users can now move seamlessly between design tools without interruption.

Outdoor Living Version 4.3.0

Release Date: 6/11/2025

Fixes

Reduced crashes and unexpected behavior to enhance application stability.

Enhancements

Made it easier to switch between devices without losing functionality by improving consistency between the desktop Deck Planner and the mobile app.

Pardot- Polyfill Release

Release Date: 2/12/2025

Fixes

Fixed non-functional dropdown menus and resolved registration errors for users accessing the application through Safari.

Outdoor Living Version 3.3.6

Release Date: 9/4/2024

Enhancements

  • Auto Version Code Increment: Automates version code updates for new releases, ensuring all localization changes are applied.
  • Localization Testing for Deployment: Prepares localization updates for development deployment.
  • DI Feature Integration: Merged localization changes with the DI integration.
  • Run Webpack Fix: Resolved issues causing Run Webpack to fail.
  • Version Code Enforcement: Ensures the app’s version code is correctly set before builds.
  • Overview Tutorial Button Fix: Fixed non-responsive Overview Tutorial buttons on the login page.
  • Asset Bundle Updates: Corrected model references in various terrain packs and updated product configurations.
  • Database Changes: Adjustments to concrete products and mapping updates in multiple localization scripts.

Fixes

  • Added localization for disclaimer text in reports when using stainless steel connector type.
  • Corrected folder naming issues in reports generated on Cloud Berry.
  • Updated script to re-append foreign keys after removing unique constraints.
  • Resolved 500 internal errors when sending requests.
  • Fixed failing unit tests.
  • Addressed internal errors with the Localization API.
  • Fixed various display, text, and formatting issues across multiple screens.