I am reaching out to the community of SDS2 users and stakeholders who, like myself, rely heavily on the software for our daily operations and have faced the disruption and inefficiencies caused by persistent bugs in the system. I represent a growing number of users who have experienced firsthand the frustrations brought about by these unresolved issues, which hinder our ability to efficiently carry out our work. It is with this genuine concern and shared hardship that I propose a focused approach to enhance SDS2’s reliability and performance.

Currently, the software sees consistent updates that introduce new features. While innovation is crucial, these updates often overshadow a significant backlog of bugs and glitches present in the system. Consequently, this undermines user experience and can lead to significant productivity losses, as well as elevated operational costs due to software malfunctions. According to various user forums and feedback collected over the years, it is evident that enhancing existing functionalities and addressing these bugs align more closely with user priorities.

To address this, I propose that the creators of SDS2 pause the development and introduction of new features for a full release year. During this time, we advocate for directing all efforts towards diagnosing, fixing, and thoroughly testing solutions to bugs reported in the software’s existing versions. A release cycle catered entirely to issue resolution will help in stabilizing the platform, proving beneficial not only to current users but also increasing overall user satisfaction and trust in the product.

Reliable software is the backbone of any operation relying on CAD technology for detailing, designing, and engineering—this is no different for SDS2 users. Fixing existing bugs will not only modernize the solutions we provide to our clients but will also set a higher standard for software expectations, fostering a deeper trust between SDS2 provisioners and their user base.

I urge all SDS2 users, management teams, and stakeholders to support this initiative by signing this petition. It's our collective voice that will make a difference and encourage the much-needed focus on stability and reliability in SDS2 software development for the next year.