Improvements
Updated: Support Center Links
What's Changed:
All help and support links throughout the Desktop application have been updated to direct you to our new support center.
Updated Links Include:
Help Center - Main support center access from the Help menu
Work Scope Feature Help - Updated documentation for the Work Scope feature
Merge Fields Help - Guide for using merge fields in your reports
Data Folder Location Help - Instructions for locating and changing your data folder
Release Notes - Direct access to the latest software change logs after updates
Updated: Backup Reminder Notification
What's Changed:
The backup reminder notification has been updated with more explicit instructions and direct links to helpful articles:
Learn what's included in your HG User Settings backup
See how to back up and transfer reports separately
Get help restoring from a backup
The reminder will continue to appear every 14 days unless you choose to permanently dismiss it.
Impact:
All help documentation links now point directly to our updated support center for faster, more reliable access to help resources.
Bug Fixes
Find First Unanswered Hotkey Crash
Issue Resolved:
Fixed a crash that could occur when pressing Ctrl+F while editing an Inspection Item comment.
What was Fixed:
The Ctrl+F keyboard shortcut (Find First Unanswered) now works reliably when used in the comment editor
Improved stability of keyboard shortcuts including Ctrl+F, F3, Ctrl+U, Ctrl+B, and F6 when working in comment fields
Enhanced the reliability of cut, copy, and paste toolbar button states when editing comments
Impact:
You can now safely use keyboard shortcuts while editing comments without experiencing unexpected crashes.
Report Merge Crash
Issue Resolved:
Fixed a crash that could occur when merging reports while viewing the Customer Info panel.
What was Fixed:
Improved stability when merging reports with different panels active (Customer Info, Report Info, General, Miscellaneous, Inspection Items, etc.)
Enhanced the reliability of the Report Progress indicator on the status bar after completing a merge
Better handling of status bar updates during report operations
Impact:
Report merging is now more stable regardless of which panel you have open, and the status bar will update correctly after merge operations complete.
Questions or feedback? Contact HomeGauge support or use the in-app feedback option.