Spec 9.0: May 18, 2026

News & Changes

New Features 

• Massively Improved Open PMX file performance with 5X decrease in load time by enabling lazy load of images in Spec spreadsheet. Images in lines 1-50 will instantly load when opening a PMX file and the rest of the images will be streamed in after the file is already open. 
• Subtotal Tool performance improved by 10x.
• Automatic Resizing of User uploaded images to Spec. Enables PMX File size reductions of up to 10X.
• Large Option lists (over 100) have lazy load added so first 100 options will load instantly and next set of options will stream into the Options list over a very short period of time. Fixes issue with large lag on parts that have many options. 
• Added Most Recently Search list to Search for Catalog Reader in Spec. 
• A new Print Preview pane has been added to File - Print. This new preview window allows users to preview a print template/report with up to the first 25 lines showing instantly without the need to enter into the full template editor. 
• Commented line will now automatically add comment icon when importing from CET in Spec.
• Lock Image added to right click Menu of Image Column. Allows user to retain a custom image that won't get overwritten. 
• Added ability to Export MasterAddressBook to CSV file from the LOAD company info dialog in ProjectInfo.
• Added a wait cursor and record processing count while PMX is opening. 

Improvements

• Support of Rotate Adjustment of Materials files from supplied MFG Catalog.
• Added Message to Haworth Dynamic Pricing End-Point to inform users if end point is unavailable.

Fixes & Enhancements

Bug Fixes

• Fixed problem Index out of range error when respecifying user-entered options.
• Fixed problem with Wall XMLS not importing/exporting properly.
• Fixed problem with Group Totals being incorrect on the Grouping tab.
• Fixed problem in Range Dialog if repeated clicks were made in blank values.
• Fixed problem with Upcharges not Reverting after de-selection.
• Fixed problem with Attribute Notes and Description changes not saving when using replace.
• Fixed problem related to closing a floating details tab switching to a different spreadsheet.
• Fixed problem with Skip selecting 1st option in the option list.
• Fixed problem with discounting not applying to last line of certain files.
• Fixed problem Index out of range error when respecifying user-entered options.
• Fixed problem with Excel Export not Exporting Pictures.
• Fixed problem of Spec Launch Error Related to Survey Retriever.
• Fixed problem related to MultiGraphics or graphics not rebuilding back up properly or not showing correctly in part preview due to options not re-applying.
• Fixed problem with Swatches button and Project Images button not adding images to Print Template Editor in Spec.
• Fixed problem File does not exist error if Temp file is deleted.
• Fixed problem with sort when picking sort criteria.
• Fixed problem with Notifications collection causing error during sign in