We have released the 17.0.6 patch which adds a "force auto-commit" enhancement. When this option is enabled for a specific server, it will for Auto-Commit=true for any Query Window to this server and disable the buttons on the toolbar, regardless of the option in File->Options->Query Analyzer->[DATABASE]->[Auto Commit].
Patch: www.aquafold.com/…/ads-17.0.6-patch.zip
Update Instructions: www.aquafold.com/support-update.html
Changelog: www.aquaclusters.com/…/Version-17-0