DesktopApp for Windows

Further information on installation can be found here

The new version 2.4 from 20.12.2023 now offers you two new sets of rules

The new version of the DesktopApp includes the new ÖNORM from July 2023. Additionally, this version also introduces the Sarooma Recommendations for Living Spaces (Sarooma RRS) as a set of guidelines.

The Sarooma RRS were created in response to recurring requests for planning in the residential sector, for which there are currently no clear guidelines. We have therefore drawn up these recommendations based on DIN 18041 and discussions with experienced planners in the residential sector. You can download the corresponding document here.

The database has also been updated so that you now have a total of over 4000 products at your disposal.

In addition, a display error has been fixed that caused the people placed on furniture you created yourself in Private Data not to be displayed in the selection list, although they were selectable.

Installation information

As part of the update, it will be necessary to download new .NET runtime environment packages. There are two, but their names are so similar that the difference is often overlooked. These two packages are normally obtained automatically during the installation, otherwise you will find them here. They are marked in the following screenshot:

The new version 2.3.2 from June 5, 2023 fixes minor bugs

The new version fixes minor bugs that occurred in the user interface in particular when the framework was changed.

In addition, a bug has been fixed where the correct planning limits but the wrong room usage type was displayed when planning a video conference room in accordance with DIN 18041.

Word export has also been improved.

Version 2.3.1 from January 19, 2023 offers a number of bug fixes and an update of the product database

The 2.3.1 update does not offer any fundamentally new functions compared to version 2.3, but fixes some bugs that we have noticed or that have been reported by attentive customers. Many thanks for that.

Furthermore, the current update also includes the public data database in the current version from January 19, 2023.

The relevant changes from the user’s point of view are:

Correction of target reverberation time for room group A5 of DIN 18041

An error had crept into group A5 for large volumes: Above 10,000 m³, the target reverberation time is set at 2.0 s in DIN 18041 and should not increase any further. This was incorrectly only the case from 100,000 m³ and this error has now been corrected.

Storage of the activity status of the absorbers

In April 2022, version 2.3 introduced the option of activating and deactivating individual absorbers in a planned room. Unfortunately, this status was not saved, so that all absorbers were activated when the project or room was reopened. This meant that plans could fall outside the targets. This has now been fixed and the status of each absorber is also saved.

Improvement of the new update functionality for the database

Since the last update to 2.3, there is a new automatic database update function: If we make changes to the database as part of continuous data maintenance, it is now possible to update the new data status (public data) automatically. The user is informed that the update has been completed and will be available after the next restart of the software. This means you will receive updates from the manufacturers even faster.

Some minor improvements have been made, such as a check of the database validity after the download and the option to view the current database version under File – Account.

Removal of absorbers now always possible

Previously, the minus sign for removing absorbers or products only appeared next to the product after another absorber had been added. This error has been fixed and it is now possible to delete products from the planning again.

Scroll wheel usage in text boxes disabled

Previously, the values in the text boxes could be enlarged using the scroll wheel. This function was faulty and has been deactivated. The input is now made via the keyboard.