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ConfiguraMon, Aug 17, "263 min read

August 2026 Release: More Precision, Better Workflows, Everyday Improvements

Some releases introduce a headline feature. Others improve the work you do every day. The August 2026 Release delivers a mix of both, with updates across CET 17.0 Minor and Spec 9.0 Minor that improve precision, productivity, and project workflows.

Many of the improvements in this CET update focus on helping users work more accurately while reducing everyday friction. New 3D snapping capabilities allow tools to snap directly to object edges and curves, while enhanced dimension controls provide greater flexibility when documenting designs. Support for diameter dimensions also makes it easier to communicate circular elements and technical details.

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Accurate 3D Snapping and enhanced dimension controls

Accurate 3D Snapping and enhanced dimension controls

The release also improves workflow visibility. Users are now alerted when catalog updates affect an open drawing, making it easier to keep projects current. The return of the Advanced Filter gives users more control when navigating large catalogs, while updates to Part Tagging and other commonly used tools help streamline day-to-day work.

Another notable improvement is the expanded Picture Frame size limit, which now supports dimensions up to 500 x 500 meters or 1,640 feet. While not something every user will need every day, it opens up new possibilities for large-scale environments, backdrops, and visualization workflows.

Picture Frame size supports 500 x 500 meters

Picture Frame size supports 500 x 500 meters

Commercial Interiors: Better Material Workflows

For Commercial Interiors users, the biggest story is materials. Updates to Material Portal, Material Database integration, and Customer's Own Material (COM) workflows make it easier to find, apply, and manage materials while maintaining consistency throughout the project lifecycle. Material previews in Calculations and Spec, along with Query Locate functionality, further simplify material coordination and design workflows.

The release also restores Office Accessories to the CET Tab structure, making it easier for users to find the tools they need. The result is less manual work, greater consistency, and improved continuity from design through specification and presentation.

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More Realistic Design Visualization

Kitchen & Bath users gain new capabilities that improve both visualization and design flexibility. Realistic 3D worktop edge profiles make it easier to communicate design intent, while expanded joint alternatives provide more flexibility when creating and documenting detailed worktop solutions.

Added visual 3D profiles and extended joint alternatives

Combined with CET's broader improvements to precision and catalog workflows, these updates help users create and communicate designs with greater confidence.

Faster Layout Refinement

Material Handling receives some of the most visible enhancements in the August release. New Essential Conveyor components expand layout possibilities, while the new Trim Lines and Stretch Lines tools make it easier to adjust and refine warehouse designs without rebuilding existing work.

New 'Trim Lines' tool lets you trim floor markings

CollabPro enhancements support larger collaborative projects, including an expanded Edit mode that removes the previous seven-section limit. Combined with new Navisworks export capabilities, these improvements help teams iterate faster, reduce rework, and work more efficiently on complex layouts.

Spec: From Project Data to Presentation

One of the standout additions in Spec 9.0 Minor is PowerPoint Export. Users can now create presentation-ready content directly from Spec using customizable templates, helping reduce manual work and streamline customer-facing deliverables.

Spec to PowerPoint Export using customizable templates

The release also includes workflow improvements for pricing, item selection, printing, and overall project management, along with a range of stability and reliability enhancements.

Learn More and Join a Webinar

Want to dive deeper into the latest enhancements? Join one of our free webinars, where Configura experts will walk you through new functionality, answer questions, and share practical tips for getting the most from the August 2026 Release.

For the complete list of new features, enhancements, and fixes, be sure to review the release notes for CET 17.0 Minor and Spec 9.0 Minor.

Want to see what’s next? Check out the CET Roadmap to explore what’s on the horizon.

Founded in 1990, Configura Sverige AB creates software solutions that help businesses and people around the globe design spaces and sell configurable products in the commercial interiors, material handling and kitchen and bath industries.

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