# December '24 Product Updates

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New *sweep* mode for `arc`, new `array` command, a *lot* of quality-of-life improvements, and new templates & libraries: December closes the year with some much-needed additions. 
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**List of December features...**

* New **`sweep`** mode for arc command.
* New **`array`** command.
* Ability to reorder canvases.
* Library semantic search.
* New shortcuts.
* Templates added to [Rayon Assets](https://www.rayon.design/assets).
* Blocks and templates added to Rayon's in-app libraries.
* And many quality-of-life fixes: improved text editing mode, improved style pickier, text box validation using **`Shift`** + **`Enter`**, improved filter UI in project manager, etc.

For a more in-depth look at Rayon's features → check our [documentation](https://docs.rayon.design/documentation/rayon-documentation).

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## New `sweep` mode for arc command

Rayon now allows users to draw arcs using a sweep angle; this new mode was added to the **`arc`** command.

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## New `array` command

Rayon now offers a linear **`array`** command, allowing users to duplicate any entity multiple times along a given linear direction. Shortcut **`AR`** .

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## Ability to reorder canvases

Canvases can from now on be reorderd manually, like layers or entitties, directly in the layer panel.

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## Library semantic search

Libraries got a much-needed improvement: their search is from now on *semantic*, meaning that Rayon can find matches to users' keywords that are not exact matches, but rather close-by matches, keywords in other languages than english, or even find results based on the interpretation of users' keywords. This makes library searching much more effective.

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## New shortcuts

A handful of shortcuts have been added to Rayon, to allow faster access to important settings, tools and options.

<table><thead><tr><th>Command, option, setting</th><th>Shortcut</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Array command</td><td><strong><code>AR</code></strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Close text box</td><td><strong><code>Enter</code></strong> + <strong><code>SHIFT</code></strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Collapse left-side panel</td><td><strong><code>Alt</code></strong> + <strong><code>0</code></strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Open layer panel</td><td><strong><code>Alt</code></strong> + <strong><code>1</code></strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Open block panel</td><td><strong><code>Alt</code></strong> + <strong><code>2</code></strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Open style panel</td><td><strong><code>Alt</code></strong> + <strong><code>3</code></strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Open page panel</td><td><strong><code>Alt</code></strong> + <strong><code>4</code></strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Open table panel</td><td><strong><code>Alt</code></strong> + <strong><code>5</code></strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Open comment panel</td><td><strong><code>Alt</code></strong> + <strong><code>6</code></strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Toggle grid mode</td><td><strong><code>G</code></strong> + <strong><code>SHIFT</code></strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Toggle wireframe mode</td><td><strong><code>W</code></strong> + <strong><code>SHIFT</code></strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Toggle dark mode</td><td><strong><code>D</code></strong> + <strong><code>SHIFT</code></strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Toggle snapping mode</td><td><strong><code>S</code></strong> + <strong><code>SHIFT</code></strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Reverse selection</td><td><strong><code>A</code></strong> + <strong><code>CMD</code></strong> + <strong><code>SHIFT</code></strong></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Some more preexisting shortcuts were also updated; [see our shortcut page here.](https://docs.rayon.design/documentation/design/shortcuts)

## December templates & libraries

Everything we shipped this month, and available today in the app...

**New** **templates...**

* 10 millwork drawings, including shelves, fireplaces or bar unit.
* 7 technical plans, including floor heating, ventilation or plumbing & filtration.
* 5 site plans for different building types: house, office, mall.
* 4 detail drawings/sections.

**New block** **libraries...**

* Improved title blocks library (parametric text added too all fields)
* Kitchen & dining room accessories library
* Bathroom accessories library
* More variations added to people library
* Bedroom accessories library
* Office accessories library
* Dentist office equipment library

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## **Any questions?**

Feel free to email us at <support@rayon.so>

For a more in-depth look at Rayon's features, check out our [documentation](https://docs.rayon.design/documentation/rayon-documentation) 🔗