Release Notes

This page documents the changes and updates made to IdeaRoom products. Note that some updates listed may not yet be available on your site.

IdeaRoom for Sheds 2.1.0 (2/20/24)

• To address browser limitations, copy to clipboard feature will now create a separate link to copy.

• Replaced margin between double doors with shading for improved measurement and placement accuracy.

• Improved configurator performance when adding or cloning components.

• Resolved bug affecting additional option component package line items.

• Fixed bug where disabled regions were not excluded when retrieving inherited supplier surcharges.

• Added caching to consolidate ZipTax sales tax calls.

• Consolidated invoice line items that share a SKU number.

• Existing invoice and summary email formats are now supported in PDF downloads.

• Embedded configurator aspect ratio now adjusts dynamically to page layouts.

• Floorplan measurements can now be hidden.

• Resolved error when loading share link for vendors with locale query parameters.

• Resolved bug where checkout selections were incorrectly retained after the checkout dialog was closed.

• IdeaRoom support email is no longer displayed in error messages.

• Adjusted Sales Tools tab colors to ensure visibility for all client color schemes.

• Fixed bug that caused quote button to be hidden on mobile in the modern UI style.

• Fixed bug where custom PDF download option was ignored.

• Resolved bug where vendor option flags were incorrectly displayed on invoices and menu sections.

• Added fallback for wall footprint generation when design options are reset.

• Resolved error when switching sizes for a style package.

• Improved component repositioning when changing component selection.

• Combined PDF and HTML endpoints into existing order API.

• Resolved error when previewing data changes on the Sites page.

• When delivery fees are enabled, a new message will be displayed for locations where a delivery fee is not available.

• Resolved bug where incorrect surcharge label was displayed.

• Style icon generation will now switch suppliers as needed for styles that are hidden by region or supplier.

• Option selections will now be revalidated when a new component is added to the configurator.

• When selecting a style layout, window and door selections will persist, only the component positioning will be adjusted.

• The download PDF feature's email format will now match the print order feature's formatting.

• For vendors with protected pricing, pricing is now displayed on downloaded PDFs when a sales representative is logged into Sales Tools.

• Improved order submission performance to resolve timeouts affecting some vendors.

• Fixed displaced menu shadows in mobile view.

• Standard email formatting will now be used when printing Save to List orders viewed with a UUID.

• Added missing provinces Newfoundland and Nunavut to province dropdown.

• The first available component additional option will be used as the default option when a default is not otherwise specified.

• Fixed bug where pricing visibility was ignored in webhook configurations.

• Fixed delay where loading spinner was not displayed following a design submission.

• Improved production URL formatting to address order submission errors affecting some vendors.

• Fixed bug where configurator became unresponsive after attempting to print details from the save dialog.

• Fixed bug that caused order API to return default regional pricing regardless of the design's selected region.

• Component positioning will now be preserved when a design is opened and the wall width has not changed.

• Your 3D Design <yourdesign@idearoom.com> will appear as the email sender for clients with unverified domains.

• Resolved pricing discrepancy affecting color price line items with multiple quantities.

IdeaRoom for Carports & Buildings 2.1.0 (2/20/24)

• To address browser limitations, copy to clipboard feature will now create a separate link to copy.

• Replaced margin between double doors with shading for improved measurement and placement accuracy.

• Improved configurator performance when adding or cloning components.

• Fixed bug where disabled regions were not excluded when retrieving inherited supplier surcharges.

• Added caching to consolidate ZipTax sales tax calls.

• Specified pricing conditions can now be excluded from subtotal and deposit calculations.

• Existing invoice and summary email formats are now supported in PDF downloads.

• Embedded configurator aspect ratio now adjusts dynamically to page layouts.

• Floorplan measurements can now be hidden.

• Resolved error when loading share link for vendors with locale query parameters.

• Resolved bug where checkout selections were incorrectly retained after the checkout dialog was closed.

• Deposit calculations can now be based on custom size selection.

• IdeaRoom support email is no longer displayed in error messages.

• Adjusted Sales Tools tab colors to ensure visibility for all client color schemes.

• Fixed bug that caused quote button to be hidden on mobile in the modern UI style.

• Resolved bug where vertical siding was incorrectly represented as horizontal siding on the estimate.

• Fixed bug where custom PDF download option was ignored.

• Added fallback for wall footprint generation when design options are reset.

• Improved component repositioning when changing component selection.

• Wraparound lean to sections are now included in the structure surcharge category.

• Combined PDF and HTML endpoints into existing order API.

• When delivery fees are enabled, a new message will be displayed for locations where a delivery fee is not available.

• Resolved bug where an incorrect surcharge label was displayed.

• Updated section labels on the 2D floorplan to reflect section rotation.

• The download PDF feature's email format will now match the print order feature's formatting.

• For vendors with protected pricing, pricing is now displayed on downloaded PDFs when a sales representative is logged into Sales Tools.

• Resolved bug that caused some configurators to become unresponsive after selecting certain size and leg height combinations.

• Improved order submission performance to resolve timeouts affecting some vendors.

• Fixed displaced menu shadows in mobile view.

• Standard email formatting will now be used when printing Save to List orders viewed with a UUID.

• Added missing provinces Newfoundland and Nunavut to province dropdown.

• Fixed bug where pricing visibility was ignored in webhook configurations.

• Corrected duplicate line items displayed for frameout corner style selections.

• Fixed delay where loading spinner was not displayed following a design submission.

• Resolved bug where custom frameout height options were missing when frameout height was dependent on frameout width.

• Improved production URL formatting to address order submission errors affecting some vendors.

• Fixed bug where configurator became unresponsive after attempting to print details from the save dialog.

• Fixed bug that caused order API to return default regional pricing regardless of the design's selected region.

• Component positioning will now be preserved when a design is opened and the wall width has not changed.

• Your 3D Design <yourdesign@idearoom.com> will appear as the email sender for clients with unverified domains.

SalesView 2.1.0 (2/20/24)

• Base prices can now be managed on the SalesView pricing page.

• When Dealers preview changes for a supplier with no unpublished changes, published changes will be used instead.

• Added authorization for clients to update data on the Sites page following recent updates.

• Added email verification and DNS configuration dialog to Sites page for new February 1st email standards.

• Added event logging for sign-ins and groups changes to improve usage metrics.

• Added handling and messaging for domains that are unverifiable due to a custom SMTP host.

IdeaRoom for Sheds 2.0.0 (11/8/23)

• Fixed component placement is limited to exterior components only

• Door window frames now support textures

• Dynamic style names now available for image labels in invoices

• Interior framing is no longer shown on the exterior of some porch styles

• Gable dormers are now shown on floorplans

• Porch labels are no shown on floorplans

• Custom line items labels will display the line item percentage

• Added corner block and X door trim variations with curved top trim

• Color pricing is now supported for wainscot

• Ability to charge an additional fee based on wall color

• Resolved issue where monthly sales tax payment shown instead of full tax amount

• Added support for separate color groups for door transom windows

• Resolved error after removing a design from the Save List page

• Door handle will always revert to the specified default for the specified door

• Porch color selection is now shown when porch does not have railings

• Resolved warped texture on shelves and workbenches

• Improved performance on sites with many color options

• Default wall height will be selected upon a size change

• Building layout icons can now display optional labels

• Resolved issue where default building was loaded from saved design link

• Building styles where price varies by wall and color is now supported

• Improved visual display of wall layout groups

• Size and model short label can be optionally displayed in the Modern user interface

• Resolving issue where full tax amount was included in RTO monthly payments

• Ability to use HTLM for custom line item descriptions on custom quotes

• Window margins will no longer restrict window placement on gable endwalls

• Removed duplicate color price when door and door transoms are the same color

• Component-specific margins can be set by wall

IdeaRoom for Carports and Buildings 2.0.0 (11/8/23)

• Door window frames now support textures

• Custom frameouts can now be filtered by size

• Dynamic style names now available for image labels in invoices

• Custom frameouts can be added to wraparound leans

• Resolved centering issue for components on partial non-enclosed walls

• Custom line items labels will display the line item percentage

• Resolved missing gable end gap panels for continuous rooflines and wraparound porches

• Resolved pricing issue for walls on wraparound leans

• Resolved error after removing a design from the Save List page

• Resolved pricing issue for wainscot on fully-enclosed wall

• Option prices can now be applied per section

• Custom supplier region labels are now shown as expected in Sales Tools

IdeaRoom Platform 2.0.0 (11/8/23)

• Added server version to client data JSON

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.61.0 (6/6/23)

• Buildings styles can now include a ridge vent by default

• Labels for fixed dormers are now shown on the floorplan

• Added option key and option type to order payload for color and additional option line items

• Unit condition values are now parsed correctly in metric for clients using metric measurements

• Labels no longer overlap in the floorplan for lofts, workbenches, and vents

• Lofts on buildings with right-side porches now extend the full building width

• Wall accents now display on porch walls with vinyl siding

• Decimal values are shown in the checkout dialog box if decimals are present in the data

• Additional option colors are displayed in the consolidated invoice format

• SKUs can now be associated with flowerbox options

• Added line items to the consolidated invoice format

• Porch railings can be added to awning-style porches

• Ability to calculate taxes based on a monthly RTO payment, rather than total building price

• Improved callout support for mobile views

• State-based surcharges are applied when using a ZIP code

• Quantity-based pricing is now calculated correctly on the IdeaRoom PDF

• Static wall items (such as kick plates) are supported on interior building walls

• SKU prefix labels can be conditionally removed

• Resolved an issue where designs were overwritten rather than versioned

• Resolved an issue where incorrect reference number was displayed on invoices

• Ability to disable all emails for clients who have custom emails via the webhook

• Tax type is no longer reset when loading a saved design

• Selected building is shown when using building layouts

• SKUs are supported with the IdeaRoom PDF

• Ability to customize the IdeaRoom PDF file name

• New trim style for extending trim above doors and windows

IdeaRoom for Carports & Buildings 1.61.0 (6/6/23)

• Labels for fixed dormers are now shown on the floorplan

• Decimal values are shown in the checkout dialog box if decimals are present in the data

• Additional option colors are displayed in the consolidated invoice format

• Added optional signature agreement section to IdeaRoom PDF

• Ability to calculate taxes based on a monthly RTO payment, rather than total building price

• Improved callout support for mobile views

• State-based surcharges are applied when using a ZIP code

• Quantity-based pricing is now calculated correctly on the IdeaRoom PDF

• Resolved an issue where designs were overwritten rather than versioned

• Resolved an issue where incorrect reference number was displayed on invoices

• Colors can now be applied to building siding and eaves together

• Ability to disable all emails for clients who have custom emails via the webhook

• Tax type is no longer reset when loading a saved design

• Added terms of service agreement to IdeaRoom PDF

• Ability to customize the IdeaRoom PDF file name

• Added ability for both top and bottom panel to be displayed on a wall to create a middle gap.

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.60.0 (3/7/23)

• Ramps render correctly when no building base exists.

• Loading indicators are displayed for long-running updates, and the application continues to accept actions.

• Order ID version is now added to Order ID in invoices when available.

• Floorplan fonts scale with the floorplan on non-legend floorplan options.

• Highly-formatted PDFs can be attached to emails, rather than HTML-formatted emails.

• Standard deposit selection is shown in Sales Tools.

• Installation surface selections are shown in the Your Estimate details.

• The thickness of the installation surface can be adjusted.

• Quantities are no longer shown next to color values in Your Estimate

• Hip-style roof mansards are now available.

• Additional color options are now listed in order invoices.

• Added support for angled shutter corner styles.

• Added percent of structure custom line items in Sales Tools.

• Updated logo bar color scheme when also displaying logo in mobile view.

• Sales Tools can be secured with SalesView logins.

• New modern user interface option available with save to wishlist capabilities.

• Delivery fee is shown even with an invalid address.

• Floorplan is retained with image trimming.

• Cupola is centered over buildings with awning style roofs.

• Loft is rendered properly for awning style porches.

• Wall frame is not rendered outside of structure for buildings with wall accents.

• Dormers render properly in AR images.

• Roof snoop displays soffit material.

• Displaying supplier print details option now works as expected.

• Design submission for certain building styles now works as expected.

• Updated component width calculations when evenly distributing items across wall layouts.

• Additional options are now categorized correctly for surcharges.

• SKUs can now be optionally included in Estimates for building packages.

• Porch length is now displayed as a line item if a price exists.

• Corrected OSB texture for interior walls of buildings with board and batten siding.

• Added ability to display perspective image only in custom email formats.

• Color is reverted to default options when selecting options where the color was no longer valid.

• Correct default window height is used for some two story buildings.

• Improved floorplan when displaying transom windows over other components.

• Fixed bug that required clicking twice before selecting building layout.

• Resolved error when adding a component to front inner wall of a building's porch.

• Added new decking board wall style.

• Static components can now be displayed in building estimate line items.

• Added support for changing the position of CAD items placed over shed doors.

• Vents can now be displayed on floorplans.

• Component-specific selections are removed with component.

• Wall remains selected when navigating to the Doors and Windows tab.

• Component nudge buttons are now hidden for components with fixed placement.

• Pricing is now sent through HubSpot integration when pricing was hidden.

• SKUs can now be displayed for shutters and standard feature components for estimate line items.

• Fixed processing error when submitting an order using RTO National.

• SKU line item multiplier is now updated for lofts.

IdeaRoom for Carports & Buildings 1.60.0 (3/7/23)

• A progress indicator is displayed when generating printed quotes with reference numbers.

• Loading indicators are displayed for long-running updates, and the application continues to accept actions.

• Ridge caps have been added.

• Order ID version is now added to Order ID in invoices when available.

• Highly-formatted PDFs can be attached to emails, rather than HTML-formatted emails.

• The thickness of the installation surface can be adjusted.

• Hip-style roof mansards are now available.

• Added percent of structure custom line items in Sales Tools.

• Updated logo bar color scheme when also displaying logo in mobile view.

• Sales Tools can be secured with SalesView logins.

• New modern user interface option available with save to wishlist capabilities.

• Ground anchor selections are properly shown in details.

• Textured colors are no longer fainter or subdued.

• Scrolling in mobile menu now works as expected.

• Added ability to display perspective image only in custom email formats.

• Fixed bug that caused incorrect calculations for wainscot length and length based wainscot pricing.

• Improved floorplan when displaying transom windows over other components.

• Fixed incorrect price calculations when grouping related line items.

• Static components can now be displayed in building estimate line items.

• Added support for changing the position of CAD items placed over shed doors.

• Vents can now be displayed on floorplans.

• Fixed bug where pricing was not sent through HubSpot integration when pricing was hidden.

• Resolved bug affecting quote submissions for some iOS mobile devices.

• Fixed processing error when submitting an order using RTO National.

• Fixed bug where additional option quantities were incorrectly listed in some invoices.

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.59.0 (12/7/22)

• Fixed bug where the Window Frames color group does not appear in the menu if the only windows on the building are the transom windows in a dormer.

• Reduced the occurrence of unwanted automatic refreshes on certain models of iOS devices

• Added the ability to multiply the number of dormers on the roof by the price per dormer to include in the estimate

• For custom color options, the building now updates to display the custom HEX color that was entered

• Improved the quality and clarity of auto-generated icons

• Improved the 2D floorpan diagram by darkening the door swing direction indicator to make it easier to see

• Fixed bug where customer information is not populating in the save/submit form when opening a lead from SalesView

• Fixed bug where Sales Tax is missing on the emailed quote when ZipTax is enabled and a custom tax amount was created in Sales Tools

• Fixed an error message issue that occurs when opening a shared design on a device that is in a different state than the state in the saved design

• Fixed bug in which configurator is charging twice for roof pitches

• Fixed error where custom adjustments in Sales Tools show the Total Discounts and Total Expenses values as $NaN

• Fixed bug where the pricing surcharge is being applied to custom line items even though that option was not selected in Sales Tools

• Added ability to integrate a new custom parameter that separates non-taxable items from the subtotal so taxes are not calculated on them

• Fixed bug that causes vents to move to the default position when changing a door on the same wall as the vent

• Added ZIP code validation to check for valid postal code and formatting to ensure accuracy of delivery fees

• Added ability to hide specific types of components that are in the design so they don’t appear on the 2D floorpan

• Enabled additional custom location field options in the emailed quote to include a combination of city and ZIP code, or city, state and ZIP code

• Fixed bug where on checkout the images selected for the emailed invoice are the images shown in the last menu tab used, rather than the standard images for the completed design

• Added a new window and door trim style with angled ends

• Labels for all trim can be customized to include the color group to help distinguish between other trim colors used in the building

• Added an optional sixth image in the quote/invoice email, including opposite perspective or interior

• Removed the expand icon on the information menu if no message content has been added via Salesview

• Enabled a custom arrowhead style for dimension lines in floorplans

• Added ability to control pixel width for the wall lines in floorplans

• Added a new option to display flower boxes and shutters on floorplans

• Added new height and width dimension fields in order to render more accurate floorplan images

• Added ability to turn off the wall labels (from, back, left, right) in the floorplan image

• Added a new dotted line grid style for floorpans

• Specified window header heights are no longer overwritten by default layouts

• Updated the JSON payload to include all of the order details upon Save

IdeaRoom for Carports & Buildings 1.59.0 (12/7/22)

• Fixed slow performance issue for order calculations when making additional option selections in the configurator

• For custom color options, the building now updates to display the custom HEX color that was entered

• Improved the quality and clarity of auto-generated icons

• Fixed bug where wainscot is displayed as an option when there are no fully enclosed walls on the structure

• Improved the 2D floorpan diagram by darkening the door swing direction indicator to make it easier to see

• Fixed bug in the materials menu where the Engineer Certified option is selected, but the selection is removed when you change to a different state

• Fixed bug where customer information is not populating in the save/submit form when opening a lead from SalesView

• Fixed bug where Sales Tax is missing on the emailed quote when ZipTax is enabled and a custom tax amount was created in Sales Tools

• Fixed an error message issue that occurs when opening a shared design on a device that is in a different state than the state in the saved design

• Fixed bug where duplicate value options appear in the dropdown menu for custom frameout heights

• Fixed error that occurs when generating the order PDF after changing regions via Sales Tools

• Fixed bug where the pricing surcharge is being applied to custom line items even though that option was not selected in Sales Tools

• Added ability to integrate a new customer parameter that separates non-taxable items from the subtotal so taxes are not calculated on them

• Added ZIP code validation to check for valid postal code and formatting to ensure accuracy of delivery fees

• Added ability to hide specific types of components that are in the design so they don’t appear on the 2D floorpan

• Enabled additional custom location field options in the emailed quote to include a combination of city and ZIP code, or city, state and ZIP code

• Fixed bug where on checkout the images selected for the emailed invoice are the images shown in the last menu tab used, rather than the standard images for the completed design

• Removed the expand icon on the information menu if no message content has been added via Salesview

• Enabled a custom arrowhead style for dimension lines in floorplans

• Added ability to control pixel width for the wall lines in floorplans

• Added a new option to display flower boxes and shutters on floorplans

• Added new height and width dimension fields in order to render more accurate floorplan images

• Added ability to turn off the wall labels (from, back, left, right) in the floorplan image

• Added a new dotted line grid style for floorpans

• Updated the JSON payload to include all of the order details upon Save

• Fixed issue that added extra legs to the center sections when wraparound leans were added. Now the legs in the center section align with the legs on the leans.

SalesView 1.59.0 (12/7/22)

• Pricing visibility controls are enabled for Pro subscriptions

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.58.0 (9/20/22)

• Added a mansard-style overhang as a new wall component.

• Customer can select the rounding increment for measurement lines and floorplan labels.

• Added a social sharing feature that allows the buyer to share a design with landscape on Facebook, Twitter, SMS, email, and Pinterest.

• Opacity is increased for buttons in the design pane for better visibility over standard gray background or complex background scenes.

• Added fascia, corner, and static trim as selectable color groups if the color group differs from the main trim color.

• Added the ability in Sales Tools to create non-taxable custom expenses as part of our existing custom line item solution for carports and sheds.

• Fixed bug that allowed the dormer sidewall height to extend past the dormer roofline for 3-D wall siding types.

• Fixed issue in mobile mode where the Edit button appeared in English rather than the localized language.

• Fixed bug where the configurator was not loading for Apple versions prior to iOS 15.

• Added On-Door Trim and Around-Door Trim colors under the Doors & Ramps section of the estimate

• Fixed issue where dealer integration information in SalesView was not used when selecting a dealer in checkout or using the dealer-affiliated link.

• Fixed issue where the tab for interior visuals was not available when adding electrical packages or block component attributes.

• Fixed bug where the quote would not open in the configurator when entering the 16-digit reference number from the email.

• Fixed bug in which the sales tax estimate based on zip code was not recalculating when a specific delivery address was entered.

• Added ability to specify the minimum, maximum, and incremental unit values for workbenches and shelves.

• Added landscapes with both ground and sky scenery options to enhance design presentation.

IdeaRoom for Carports 1.58.0 (9/20/22)

Added a mansard-style overhang as a new wall component.

• Fixed bug that shows the incorrect supplier for a dealer with multiple suppliers and no state or KML association. Default supplier is now loaded at initial launch, and other suppliers can be selected in Sales Tools.

• Customer can select the rounding increment for measurement lines and floorplan labels.

• Fixed issue where the Sales Tools discount on percent of subtotal was not displaying the correct total. Total now shows the total discount from the estimate or a total of discounts given.

• Added a social sharing feature that allows the buyer to share a design with landscape on Facebook, Twitter, SMS, email, and Pinterest.

• Opacity is increased for buttons in the design pane for better visibility over standard gray background or complex background scenes.

• Added the ability in Sales Tools to create non-taxable custom expenses as part of our existing custom line item solution for carports and sheds.

• Fixed issue in mobile mode where the Edit button appeared in English rather than the localized language.

• Fixed bug in Sales Tools that caused the Print Order button to save even though the Save building on print option was not selected.

• Fixed bug where the configurator was not loading for Apple versions prior to iOS 15.

• Fixed issue where dealer integration information in SalesView was not used when selecting a dealer in checkout or using the dealer-affiliated link.

• Fixed bug that prevented adding a custom line item expense if the amount was greater than the subtotal.

• Fixed bug in which the Discretionary Sales Surtax amount options were not shown unless the Remove Materials Surcharge option was selected.

• Fixed bug where a charge was added for the storage wall when adding a lean to with storage to the front or back center section that already included an enclosed wall.

• Fixed bug in which the sales tax estimate based on zip code was not recalculating when a specific delivery address was entered.

• Added landscapes with both ground and sky scenery options to enhance design presentation.

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.57.0 (7/27/22)

• Added support for lean-to style porches

• Custom deposit amounts and percentages from Sales Tools are always displayed

• Added ability to specify minimum, maximum, and increments for shelf and workbench quantity dropdowns

• Added support for custom sales tax in Sales Tools

• Hidden color line items are no longer displayed in the top section of quotes

• Added support for charges based on trim package and window grouping selection

• Sales tax percentages now include taxable delivery fees

• Resolved issue where email ID was no longer included in email subjects lines

• Updated rendering of shed dormers to accommodate more complex roof pitches with multiple segments

• Estimate tab now defaults to selected text color when a custom color is not available

• Included suppliers not on vendor KML maps in Sales Tools dropdown

• Public message tab can now be customized in SalesView and displayed on configurator menu

• Improved ability to specify email recipients (default, supplier and dealer, or dealer and buyer only)

• Fixed bug that caused customer information to be missing from updated top section of quote invoices

• Custom email logos are now displayed as expected with quote format

• Improved Outlook compatibility for new invoice top section formatting

• Added ability to create custom menu tabs

• Reply to email address is now set to sales representative email when logged into Sales Login

• Added distinct options for centered watermark positions with and without rotation

• Help icons can now be displayed on style variation icons

• Vendors that save a copy of designs when printing will now prompt users to fill in customer information before printing

• Added language selection dialog for SalesView and IdeaRoom configurators with multi-language support

IdeaRoom for Carports/IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.57.0 (7/27/22)

• Fixed bug where sliding door could be placed with rail extending past wall edge

• Print Details will now display the quote or summary formats

• Eave overhangs are no longer removed when adding an external lean

• Added support for displaying an estimated price range based on a percentage

• Additional information visibility can be changed based on business logic expressions

• Credit line items can now be applied if a component package item is removed

• Added button to download floorplan in Sales Tools

• Added support for default region selection

• Added button to flip component orientation to display on interior walls

• Interior views are displayed for vendors without interior options when opening the Frame menu

• Resolved issue with placing custom frameout options on buildings with lean-tos

• Resolved issue when wall components did not fit on a storage option

• Resolved issue during the checkout process when the building has complex roof overhang options

• Estimate tab now defaults to selected text color when a custom color is not available

• Included suppliers not on vendor KML maps in Sales Tools dropdown

• Public message tab can now be customized in SalesView and displayed on configurator menu

• Improved ability to specify email recipients (default, supplier and dealer, or dealer and buyer only)

• Fixed bug that caused customer information to be missing from updated top section of quote invoices

• Custom email logos are now displayed as expected with quote format

• Improved Outlook compatibility for new invoice top section formatting

• Added ability to create custom menu tabs

• Reply to email address is now set to sales representative email when logged into Sales Login

• Added distinct options for centered watermark positions with and without rotation

• Help icons can now be displayed on style variation icons

• Vendors that save a copy of designs when printing will now prompt users to fill in customer information before printing

• Added language selection dialog for SalesView and IdeaRoom configurators with multi-language support

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.56.0 (4/13/22)

• Updated the format of the top section for the quote email format. These changes are an incremental step towards more highly-formatted PDF versions of our quotes. Some additional customizations are available, if needed. Please contact support@idearoom.com for help with these.

• Added a fast-add option for ramps (on supported doors) and shutters (on supported windows) to increase upselling opportunity and improve discoverability

• Improved discoverability of the Call to Action button on mobile, to increase mobile conversion rates

• Added pricing by region for flower boxes

• Updated component nudge buttons to snap to margin when nudged out of bounds

• Adjusted siding material to be flush with the bottom of buildings

• Clicking logo icon on configurator may now open home page link in a new tab

• DMARC-compliant emails can now be configured, reducing messages that end up in spam folders (additional client configuration is required)

• Added a centered without rotation watermark position option

• Improved region mapping to accommodate more complex zones

• Line items with no price can now be optionally shown in consolidated invoices

• Fixed bug that caused wall components to not adjust to sizing changes after moving a component

IdeaRoom for Carports/IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.56.0 (4/13/22)

• Updated the format of the top section for the quote email format. These changes are an incremental step towards more highly-formatted PDF versions of our quotes. Some additional customizations are available, if needed. Please contact support@idearoom.com for help with these.

• Added double sided walls

• Added the ability to charge for additional options selections per building section

• Improved discoverability of the Call to Action button on mobile, to increase mobile conversion rates

• Fixed bug that caused base rail dimensions to be inverted

• Fixed issue where front/back lean trim intersected with front center wall

• Fixed bug that caused custom deposit percentage to revert to the default percentage

• Improved performance of dialogs contain dealer fields

• Clicking logo icon on configurator will now open home page link in a new tab

• DMARC-compliant emails can now be configured, reducing messages that end up in spam folders (additional client configuration is required)

• Added a centered without rotation watermark position option

• Improved region mapping to accommodate more complex zones

• Line items with no price can now be optionally shown in consolidated invoices

SalesView 1.3.0 (4/13/22)

• Added ability to vary SalesView surcharges by subtotal amount

• Fixed bug that caused dealer configurators to not inherit supplier surcharges from SalesView

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.55.0 (2/9/22)

• Augmented Reality added for supported phones and browsers.

• Ad campaign tracking support. Register your ad parameters with IdeaRoom (contact support@idearoom.com), and the parameters will be passed through with design links.

• The Estimate section of IdeaRoom will display a building subtotal prior to displaying SalesView-applied surcharges.

• Improved dormer and cupola discovery by displaying the add icon when the wall adjacent to the roof section is selected.

• Custom dialog fields are now retained when opening leads from SalesView.

• Fixed issue that caused missing elevation images in webhook payload for payment prepared event.

IdeaRoom for Carports/IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.55.0 (2/9/22)

• Fixed bug that caused clipping of center section's overhang when adding back leans.

• State selection and secondary phone number are no longer cleared in submission dialogs after updating zip code.

• Design selections are now reset when opening a design for a configurator that has changed suppliers.

• Fees for frameouts that intersect frame legs can now be applied to custom frameout sizes.

• Fixed issue that caused notification that supplier is no longer available to be shown even though order did not include a supplier originally.

• Relocated reference number in footer to prevent overlapping with body text.

• Wall items placed on a wall with a lean to and frameouts can now be edited without selecting the frameouts.

• Fixed issue that caused additional fees to not be included in lead total shown in SalesView.

• Updated base framing rendering for wraparound leans.

• Augmented Reality added for supported phones and browsers.

• Ad campaign tracking support. Register your ad parameters with IdeaRoom (contact support@idearoom.com), and the parameters will be passed through with design links.

• The Estimate section of IdeaRoom will display a building subtotal prior to displaying SalesView-applied surcharges.

• Improved dormer and cupola discovery by displaying the add icon when the wall adjacent to the roof section is selected.

• Greensky Finance integration added to Carports.

• Custom dialog fields are now retained when opening leads from SalesView.

• Fixed issue that caused missing elevation images in webhook payload for payment prepared event.

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.54.0 (12/15/21)

• Resolved bug that caused extra components to be listed as line items

• Implemented workaround for Google Maps API not recognizing certain zip codes

• Fixed bug that prevented window in front gable of porch from being moved

• Color selections are now supported for both interior and exterior walls

• Fixed bug that prevented 0 from being selected in custom dropdowns with a different default value

• Fixed bug that caused shadows to be shown in screenshots for vendors with shadows hidden

• Fixed bug where delivery price was not updated after selecting custom options

• Fixed bug that caused "Buy This Building Now!" button to show in emails of customers without checkout enabled

• Fixed bug that caused gable dormer overhang to not be flush with the roof overhang

• Fixed issue that interfered with adding a window to a gable dormer

• Improved performance for metric vendors

• Version ID in webhook payload will now match emailed quotes

• Notes included in saved designs will no longer be restored when accessing the design without a UUID

• Updated HubSpot CRM integration access token expiration to 25 minutes

IdeaRoom for Carports/IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.54.0 (12/15/21)

• Saved quotes from a supplier that is no longer available are reset

• Added GreenSky integration

• Resolved bug where selected supplier did not match state selection

• Added support for new truss design with angled web lines

• Frameouts can now be discounted to 0 and line item will be hidden

• Improved performance for metric vendors

• Version ID in webhook payload will now match emailed quotes

• Notes included in saved designs will no longer be restored when accessing the design without a UUID

• Updated HubSpot CRM integration access token expiration to 25 minutes

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.53.0 (10/26/21)

• Sales Tools custom line item now defaults to discount with quantity of 1

• Custom checkbox options can default to selected (checked)

IdeaRoom for Carports/IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.53.0 (10/26/21)

• Sales Tools custom line item now defaults to discount with quantity of 1

• Custom checkbox options can default to selected (checked)

• Support different pricing for individual enclosed sides and multiple enclosed sides

• Quote, checkout, and save email formats can be set independently as either invoice or summary

• Added option for evenly distributed column spacing on porch wraparounds

• Added support for pricing based on roof upgrade prices

• Performance improvements for save and submit dialog boxes

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.52.0 (9/16/21)

• Support for Zip-Tax as an alternative to Avalara for calculation sales tax

• Draggable dormers are now shown on 2D floorplans

• Added "Delivery address is the same as billing address" checkbox to checkout dialog

• Custom position of door hinges shown correctly on saved designs

• Buildings with a specific roof level height are now shown as expected

• Roof components are now supported with wall groupings

• Style groups can be changed without invalidating saved links with previous groupings

• Floorplans now include legends on emails

• Floorplans notations have been improved for better readability

• Grid-based floorplans are now available

• Floorplans can now be included in a larger, formatted size at end of an email (rather than embedded in the email content)

• External checkouts can choose between sending or not sending an email before redirecting

• Standardized event properties sent with Google Analytics events

• Door swing title can now be customized

IdeaRoom for Carports/IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.52.0 (9/16/21)

• Support for Zip-Tax as an alternative to Avalara for calculation sales tax

• Updated "Delivery address is the same as billing address" radio button in checkout dialog

• Added optional wall height parameter to wall price function

• Added ability to price extended roof overhangs independent of base price

• Added support for rendering zigzag braces

• Dealer discount is correctly applied to saved design pricing

• Wainscot color selection shown as a single line item

• Floorplans now include legends on emails

• Floorplans notations have been improved for better readability

• Grid-based floorplans are now available

• Floorplans can now be included in a larger, formatted size at end of an email (rather than embedded in the email content)

• External checkouts can choose between sending or not sending an email before redirecting

• Standardized event properties sent with Google Analytics events

• Door swing title can now be customized

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.51.0 (8/10/21)

• Ability to hide pricing for a specific building style.

• Additional information dialog window can now be added to style icons and size labels.

• Added support for changing building style based on selections.

  • Example: A Basic Shed style will be updated to a Premium Shed style in the Your Estimate tab when it includes a dormer, extended overhang, and double doors.

• Workbenches can be set to have a length that always matches the full length of the wall the workbench is placed on.

• Submission dialog windows can now include a print button to print the current design and (optionally) send an email.

• Added support for lean style porches.

• RTO options can now differ between dealers and suppliers.

• Added ability to change price calculation by height selection.

• Custom color values are cleared after selecting a different color.

• Roofing options update after selecting a new siding type.

• RTO National payment succeeds for full amount plus credit card fees.

IdeaRoom for Carports/IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.51.0 (8/10/21)

• Ability to hide pricing for a specific building style.

• Additional information dialog window can now be added to style icons and size labels.

• Added support for changing building style based on selections.

  • Example: If you start with a carport (and the Style: Carport in Your Estimate) and then add walls, the style becomes a garage (and the Style: Garage in Your Estimate).

• Ability to specify a maximum or minimum difference between lean and center heights.

• Added ability to add gable end walls to wraparound corner walls.

• Inner walls for tack rooms are shown as expected.

• Floorplan dimensions do not add 2.5 in length.

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.50.0 (7/2/21)

• Porch railing color can now be shown as a line item in Estimate tab with a corresponding price.

• Flowerboxes, lofts, and dormers can now be included as standard options for buildings.

• Turn off IdeaRoom-generated customer emails to enable clients to provide their own emails to customers.

• Added support for redirecting to an external checkout provider's website with financing options in checkout dialog.

• Porch decking color can now be shown as a line item in the Estimate tab.

• Improved wall generation performance.

• Improved performance around determining building options based on selections.

• Watermarks can be displayed centered over building (as text or logo).

• New pricing visibility option: Hide pricing on configurator, list line items in emails without prices, and show total estimate in emails.

• New pricing visibility option: Hide pricing on configurator, hide individual line items in emails, and show total estimate in emails.

• Full purchase integration with the Dealer Management System of RTO National.

IdeaRoom for Carports/IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.50.0 (7/2/21)

• Added ability to specify which categories of wall items should be allowed to intersect with framing.

• Improved wall generation performance.

• Improved performance around determining building options based on selections.

• Watermarks can be displayed centered over building (as text or logo).

• New pricing visibility option: Hide pricing on configurator, list line items in emails without prices, and show total estimate in emails.

• New pricing visibility option: Hide pricing on configurator, hide individual line items in emails, and show total estimate in emails.

• Full purchase integration with the Dealer Management System of RTO National.

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.49.0 (5/17/21)

• Pricing based on square footage excluding porches now supports more complex porch shapes.

• Roof elements can be represented as icons instead of radio buttons (Ex: dormers, cupolas).

• Added ability to create custom groups of door and window components.

IdeaRoom for Carports/IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.49.0 (5/17/21)

• Ability to create custom totals and subtotals in Estimate tab.

• Roof elements can be represented as icons instead of radio buttons (Ex: dormers, cupolas).

• Added ability to create custom groups of door and window components.

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.48.0 (4/8/21)

• Added option to show measurement lines between wall components (doors, windows, etc).

• Electrical Package Support

• Length and width can now be displayed as labels below images on emailed designs.

• Labels can now be displayed for roof surfaces.

• Improved configurator load time and loading spinner.

• Added support for Google Ads conversion tracking.

IdeaRoom for Carports/IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.48.0 (4/8/21)

• Added ability to customize gap panel labels and toggle visibility in Estimate tab.

• Surcharges can now be added that are a percent of the total building cost, but not included in the dealer deposit calculation.

• An additional total line can be added to the estimate tab that will include the estimate total and nontaxable services.

• A loading spinner will now be displayed over door/window buttons when a door or window is being added to a building.

• Labels can now be displayed for roof surfaces.

• Improved configurator load time and loading spinner.

• Added support for Google Ads conversion tracking.

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.47.0 (2/14/21)

• Added support for CAD doors to automatically change door handle and hinge sides according to swing.

• Added ability to differentiate color subgroups in the Color tab.

• Email addresses that receive emailed quotes can now differ by state or zip code.

• Added "Copy Link to Clipboard" button to Sales Tools to get a design link without submitting a design.

• Redirect links can now be added to the "Success" page of the checkout dialog window following successful checkout.

• Added ability to price doors based on door swing selection.

• Added new arrangement option for Style tab to select styles from style groups.

• Sales tax calculated with Avalara integration no longer rounds to the nearest tenth.

IdeaRoom for Carports/IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.47.0 (2/14/21)

• The Estimate tab can now be differentiated from submit buttons with a different color.

• Installation surfaces are now listed in emailed quotes and details tab.

• Added support for Facebook Pixel ID.

• Interior wall and roof surfaces now have have a ridged metal appearance.

• Added ability to better indicate to user that their door or window placement intersects framing if this affects pricing.

• Added ability for gable and gap panels to automatically be applied when a front or back lean is selected.

• Added dropdown to Sales Tools to manually toggle different price books and/or suppliers.

• Nontaxable services can now be listed out on quote invoices below the subtotal.

• Sales tax calculated with Avalara integration no longer rounds to the nearest tenth.

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.46.0 (12/16/20)

• Flooring options can now be filtered by building size.

• Added webhook call for E-Impact integration.

IdeaRoom for Carports/IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.46.0 (12/16/20)

• Added building and section level editing capabilities.

• Added ability to hide siding selection if siding should not be customizable by wall.

• Gap panels can be automatically applied when a gable lean is added.

• Added "Is your billing address the same as your shipping address?" field to check-out dialog window.

• Added option to toggle whether dealer deposit discount is applied to subtotal or deposit only.

• Processing fees are now listed as a line item on emailed quotes.

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.45.0 (11/11/20)

• Default window placement location now adjusts to accommodate windows height restrictions.

• Enabled filtering of door colors by region (zip code or state).

• Doors handle options can shown as radio buttons on door editor window.

• Custom radio buttons on submit for quote dialog window can be grouped under custom headers.

• Wall labels on 2D floorplans reflect custom wall labels on configurators.

IdeaRoom for Carports/IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.45.0 (11/11/20)

• Added option for gableend framing to align with sidewall framing spacing.

• All color selections are now listed on Estimate tab.

• Dealer processing fee can now be added to Estimate and is included in deposit amount.

• RTO labels and estimates can now be filtered by building subtotal.

• Door swing can be adjusted and is reflected on 2D floorplans.

• Building styles can be filtered or hidden for regions (zip code or state).

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.44.0 (10/7/20)

• Ramp color can be customized to accommodate a larger range of ramp appearances

• Added closed corner block trim style for faux windows

• Added ability to filter flooring options based on business logic

• Height options can now be filtered by state or zip code

• Added option for buildings to not have any selectable flooring options

• Added ability to export "Your Details" to csv format

IdeaRoom for Carports 1.23.0 (10/7/20)

• Delivery fees can now be calculated as a percentage of estimate subtotal

• Added ability to charge a cut fee for half of a gap panel

• Added labels to 2D floor-plans to distinguish sides of buildings

IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.23.0 (10/7/20)

• Wall items can now be moved in 1/2 inch increments with nudge buttons

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.43.0 (8/25/20)

• Added flexible, moveable dormers

• Added roof snoop

• Support for siding reveals to expose a portion of the shed base

• Dealer information, when available, is now included in all email formats

• Style groups can be conditionally visible based on the region

• Support multiple measurement formats: none, all, vertical-only, or horizontal-only

• Payment methods can now be based on the base price, total price, or subtotal

• Customers who use our SharpSpring integration can now include the sales rep email

• Increased flexibility in managing upgrade pricing for doors and windows

IdeaRoom for Carports 1.22.0 (8/25/20)

• Added ability to not have j-trim on gap panels

• Interior roof color can be different from the exterior roof color

• Payment methods can now be based on the base price, total price, or subtotal

• Added ability for sides of loafing shed roof extension to be enclosed

IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.22.0 (8/25/20)

• Added new column bracing types: y-bracing, angle blocks, and step-ceiling crown molding

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.42.0 (8/4/20)

• Added ability to customize color of decking

• Added email-only pricing visibility

• Added single sign-on capabilities for SalesForce.com (requires custom implementation work)

IdeaRoom for Carports 1.21.0 (8/4/20)

• Added ceiling feature for covering trusses

• Added text search for size dropdown (length, width, and height)

• Discounts are now applied to custom line items in Sales Tools

• Custom quotes now display total size of multi-section buildings correctly

• Credit card fee calculations have been updated to industry standards

• Added email-only pricing visibility

• Added single sign-on capabilities for SalesForce.com (requires custom implementation work)

IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.21.0 (8/4/20)

• Added wind bracing for sidewalls and ceilings

• Added ceiling feature for covering trusses

• Added text search for size dropdown (length, width, and height)

• Added sliding and garage doors with custom sizes

• Addressed a visual issue where trusses and purlins emerged through overhangs

• Added email-only pricing visibility

• Added single sign-on capabilities for SalesForce.com (requires custom implementation work)

IdeaRoom for Sheds 1.41.0 (7/9/20)

• Added the ability to support SKUs for custom charges

• Added the ability to add decorative braces to the exterior of the building

• Fixed an issue where in-swing doors were shown as out-swing doors on the 2D floorplan view

• Added the ability to create a unique button and redirect to a specific URL with a specific UUID

IdeaRoom for Carports 1.20.0 (7/9/20)

• Braces can now be shown on the four corners only

• Added the ability to copy the design link from within Sales Tools

• Added the ability to append the customer name to the subject line of the email

• Added the ability to apply filtering logic to connection fees

• Added the ability to print an order using the supplier’s order form format

• Added a “Center” button that allows the user to distribute windows and doors equally on a wall

• Added flexibility to show the inside of a wall facing inside the lean or inside the center section

• 2D Floorplan views are now shown on the print order

• Added the capability to redirect to a specific URL after a successful Save or Buy

• Added the ability to control when the two Print buttons (Print and Supplier Print) are shown: Always, Never, or When Logged into Sales Tools.

IdeaRoom for Buildings 1.20.0 (7/9/20)

• Wrap-around porches are now dynamically resided when the building size is changed

• Additional truss and framing options have been added