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Release note for ARender 4.8.21

ARender 4.8.21 Release Notes

Version Number: 4.8.21
Release Date: 21-feb-2025
Download: https://www.arender.io/download/v4


Overview

Version 4.8.21 introduces critical fixes to improve the accuracy of document comparison and resolve issues related to downloading and printing documents with specific annotations. These updates aim to enhance user experience and system reliability.


Prerequisites

This version requires the following software versions as prerequisites :

  • OpenJDK 8 or 11

User perspective

Document Comparison

  • 🔍 Fixed Non-Existent Differences: Comparing two specific documents no longer shows differences that do not exist.

Document Download and Print

  • 📄 Support for Annotations with Transparent Background: It is now possible to download and print documents containing annotations with a transparent background.

Exploitation perspective

Improvements and Fixes

  • 🔍 Document Comparison: The comparison logic has been improved to avoid false positives, ensuring that identical sections are not marked as different.
  • 📄 Annotation Management: Annotations with a transparent background are now correctly handled during document download and printing, eliminating previously encountered errors.

Changelog

Summary Issue Type Key Linked Issues
Comparing two specific documents shows non-existent differences Issue AR-17427 TMAPR-6140
Cannot download and print documents with annotations if the annotation background is transparent Issue AR-17430 TMAPR-6146