Release 20.5:
Symbol Factory 3.0. Newer, cleaner symbols. Old Symbol Control can be Edit-Replace(d) into new Symbol Control. Fixed: issue with Express limits carrying over to Lite. |
Release 20.4:
DAQFactory Express is back! Variables limited to 8, no OOP. TreeList.SelectItem(0) will unselect the tree. Error generated when doing assignment to undeclared variable. Sequence.checkAssignmentUndeclared variable changes this behavior. Edit box with Numeric enabled won't submit if edit box is empty. Local variables in classes can be marked private. Linked component Fixed issue with ModbusSlave and setting values Fixed issue with full screen on start trimming channels to 1 Refactored LabJackM driver for further improvements Fixed issue logging streamed data |
Release 20.3:
System.SecondInstanceCheck() function. Improved code completion for user objects fixed: parent object reference when recursed up class tree would crash DAQFactory fixed: help window browser size on start fixed: ctrl-W would display help window as well as Workspace Fixed: issue with help window pinned at startup |
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Release 20.2:
RSearch() function (reverse search()). Alert variables available in OnAlert IntSum variable in PID loops Optimized overall DAQFactory memory use Can't click on component that is not visible Fixed calendar not closing when click on another calendar Fixed properties sub-popups (for example multibrush) appearing in random screen locations, sometimes off screen. Fixed left/right click events for Spin Button |
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Release 20.1:
No more Express mode. Toolbox, onscreen keyboard, notes bar, analysis menu and DAQConnect menu items removed Improved component group editing Rescaling a group rescales included components Many new controls, removal of some old controls Component.Invalidate() to force redraw of component Code snippets in events in place of Actions "Windows" replace page popups alarm.DisplayAlarms() function Time / Goto removed from script Eliminated device commands (will only affect LabJack U12 specialized support) Removed MakeNaN() and graph capture Error in ? does not cause script to stop New command/alert window with levels, ?, ??, ??? and ???? print commands System.debugMode along with ASSERT() function IsNumber / IsObject / isString / IsKindof functions for variable type determination FromJson() with no classname parameter will still create an object of generic type new() with no classname creates a generic and empty object {} can describe an object directly in script using json double clicking on alert items will jump to appropriate script wait() now synonomous with delay() Sequences and Pages can be grouped in the workspace SetupPersist() function allows persist capability in variables AssignDoesAddValue() function causes assignment to a variable to act like addValue() expVisible / expCanInteract / expParentObject properties of all components Established, lastTransmitTime, lastReceiveTime variables of serial / ethernet devices Class declarations appear in the Workspace under the Sequence in which they are declared Presets for changing colors, brushes and fonts for components Doing return(1) from an event will stop event processing to underlying components system.AppPath() function Updated browser component with latest Chromium FormatDateTime() works on arrays Speed keys back for pages, but default to none Channel.StopAll() will stop all Timings in channels until Restart() or change of channel info Time of last mouse move / click available from Window object Space across/down works better QueryToClassArray() returns an object for each record Tree Component adds sorted, individual item colorization and other customizations Table component adds the ability to colorize rows based on an expression global. will force access to the global namespace (instead of the local object) Window.LastPageDrawTime System.GetDAQFactoryVersion() / GetWindowsVersion() GraphToPixel() and PixelToGraph() functions of 2d graphs External files option for sequences and pages System.ShowPaintMouseErrors option Subset lookup, i.e. x[{3,5,6}] returns the 4th, 6th and 7th element of x ... and much more ... |
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Release 19.1:
Modbus Slave events: OnMBSlaveUpdate / OnMBSlaveGetValue System.DetailedErrorMessages = 1 gives more detailed error messages from script strLastErrorDetail in catch() Unflatten() function Between() function InvertArray() function Ability to set TreeList font size File.GetFileCreateTime() / GetFileModifiedTIme() File.FolderSelectDialog() System.PasswordEntryDialog() Fixed issue with 3d graphs Removed 2nd instance check notice Removed speed keys from pages. |
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Release 18.1: (SmartScreen may appear during install due to renewal of code signing certificate)
Lock Mouse Selection of Components Page Scaling Page.ScreenWidth / ScreenHeight variables Page.WaitForClosePopup() to make user popups blocking Resize constraints (with shift key) ComponentName variable inside components PNG/GIF support, LoadImage() function for Symbol Component GetPixel() / GetPixels() in Canvas Component Graphs init without having to view page Plus/Minus key to cycle trace marker is attached to Visible parameter for graph traces Graph.PauseDataUpdate() for viewing non-realtime data efficiently OPC supports writing to read tags Variable.AliasFor() function to connect variable to channel Variable.MakeNaN() function HTTP.Get() with additional headers System.SaveWithData() function |
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Release 17.1:
Resolved issue addressed in ICSA-17-241-01 Fixed issue with file path list function Fixed other minor issues |
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Release 16.3:
Added user application licensing / copy protection feature (see 3.9 in User's Guide) Fixed issue registry variables not writing to registry |
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Release 16.2:
Added ability to bypass devices that are offline (see 6.13 in User's Guide) Fixed issue with pure virtual call error on shutdown in some instances Fixed issue with graph refresh rate slow when page refresh rate is fast Fixed issue with OEM runtime not displaying proper title Embedded chrome browser doesn't initialize unless used |
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Release 16.1:
Redo of graphing for better stability. system.SetFocus() function. Webcam driver Image component can handle JPEG's Multiple attachments in email AddColor/ClearColors() functions for graph traces Screen draw time displayed in status bar. Changed DDE timeout to 0.5 from 0.1 DDE supports single channel for both in/out Fixed time stamp resolution issue with alarm logging to database Fixed issue with right axis naming to 7-12 Fixed issue with compile leaking memory when a compile error Fixed issue with line annotations not disappearing when deleted or out of range Fixed issue with refresh rate too fast Fixed issue where multicolors would stick when switch to single color Fixed issue with derived classes and parent variables Fixed issue where transparent backgrounds show white in captured jpegs. |
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Release 5.91:
LabJackM (T7) streaming support. New Flatten() function for arrays. Updated embedded chrome browser Added priority to script dump Internal performance enhancements |
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Release 5.90:
Release 5.90.9: CEmail email object CFTP FTP object System.messagePump() function Alarms.ListAll() function Ability to duplicate alarms LeftCol and TopRow variables for Table component Log files automatically close (and thus can be opened by another program) when logging is stopped Fixed issue compiling classes if not indented Fixed issue with GetHistory Replaced external socket encryption with internal Fixed issue with hidden group's components still processing clicks Fixed issue with ReadDelim. Now properly strips enclosing "" and '' Fixed issue with Pop3 improperly returning body of email Fixed issue with Knob serialization causing .ctl files to appear corrupted Release 5.90.8: SSL Email out Renamed LabJackM function calls to LJM_eReadName / LJM_eWriteName using("device.labjack") will bring both LabJack UD and M functions into global scope Fixed issue with Starter versions limiting to 2 pages Release 5.90.7: Added LabJackM function calls for eReadName / eWriteName Added graph functions: saveJPEG, saveToFile, loadFromFile Added hexstring functions to To. and From. groups OnChange events for input controls Custom baud rate Script access to alarm priority System.FullScreen variable Improved DAQConnect access Fixed issue with fromJson and arrays of strings Allowed readDelim() to process quotes as strings Release 5.90.6: Updated VC redistributables Fixed potential issue with current page tracking Fixed issue with deleting components when overlaid pages are displayed Release 5.90.5: Fixed issue resource leak with alert icon Release 5.90.4: Fixed issue with rendering that would cause crash Release 5.90.3: Browser components now run as multi-process for better performance and stability Additional files for remote browser debugging Release 5.90.2: Fixed issue with floating control bars (from menu) Release 5.90.1: Fixed bug in Ethernet Server when an error occurs trying to create the socket Fixed bug when OnCreate script in component tries to access another component Fixed bug with Start/EndThread functions Fixed issue with installer where old DLL's would not get overwritten Fixed issue with cut/copy/paste of components Release 5.90 Built under newer compiler Embedded Browser component with remote debug option Logging/Export set custom time format, and time formatting in log file name Toolbox for drag / drop components Updated status bar with Edit/Operate mode switch Ability to dump all script to a single text file for review outside DAQFactory Starts in Edit mode if new doc, Operate if loading doc Components on pages appear in Workspace, allowing easy selection, Selection of components in a group without ungrouping using Workspace Box appears around each selected component making it easier to tell what is actually selected LabJack T7 support (preliminary) Device number can now be a string (only used by T7 currently) No longer switches to Express on expire or if hardware key removed Separate shortcut to run in Express mode (-runAsExpress flag) New installer Fixed bug where doc editing password would clear out if edited doc settings |
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Release 5.87c: (Dec 8, 2014)
Fixed issue with printPDF() and character sets to allow for proper display. Fixed issue with Starter documents loading as Express. |
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Release 5.87b: (May 11, 2014)
Split Express and regular based on startup flag. Regular will actually expire, with express only accessible from its shortcut. Fixed issue connecting to DAQConnect initially (selecting data source) |
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Release 5.87:
SetFocus/GetFocus functions on components Web service call function Ability to hide the cursor with system.displayCursor variable Department Teaching Site license Fixed bug in scroll bar when mouse moves away without releasing mouse button Fixed bug in tree list causing it to jump to top and display nothing at random scroll points |
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Release 5.86:
When trial expires, it becomes licensed version of Express for free Improved DAQConnect connectivity user interface Safe mode now restricts access to File., db., extern and shellExecute Updated help with new guided tours Eliminated built in web server for new apps and corresponding menu Fixed bug with exposed 20034 UDP port |
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Release 5.85:
Encryption for DAQFactory networking (Standard and higher) Networking defaults to disabled in new documents New option to disable remote reboot / restart, default is disabled (Standard and higher) New JSON support for persisting object structures New channel.read() and channel.readGroup() functions New push() / pop() functions for variables New system.minimize() / maximize() functions New option to disable the 2nd instance check on DAQFactory startup Fixed bug in TCP clients when continuously reiniting the port Fixed bug in OOP when doing something like: c[0].z(a[1].b[2]) |
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Release 5.84:
Control capability from DAQConnect (from the web) Change in device config for LabJack to remove confusion point |
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Release 5.83a:
Minor bug when shutting down and DAQConnect push from 5.83 |
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Release 5.83:
Updated installer to properly overwrite older files Fixed bug in stddev() function Fixed minor bug in DAQConnect connection |
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Release 5.82:
Support for the LabJack U6 Fixed minor bug in format() function |
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Release 5.80:
Easy real time web access from browser: support for DAQConnect service (www.daqconnect.com) Set/Clearcommbreak() functions Auto-updating Release number of documents (system.appRelease) |
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Release 5.79:
5.79a: fixed: not all screen components available from Starter New QuickMod Pro Added CurrentScaleFrom/To to graph axes variables Remote help link in DAQFactory menu Added confirmation window for transfer license to hard key Added lastupdatetime variable to slave protocols Ethernet client doesn't init if port = 0 modbus drivers display full error messages two copies of DF can now run on single PC Bug fix: ethernet server reinits better Bug fix: actions no longer active when component invisible Bug fix: actions of components under some controls fixed Bug fix: graph properly scales even when no data available Bug fix: compiler generates proper error when (, { or [ not closed properly Bug fix: server not resolved error on dev runtimes on non-networked pcs |
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Release 5.78:
5.78a: Updated QuickMod to fit in 3 pages for DAQFactory-Starter Added System.IsDST() to return daylight savings flag Added System.IsRuntime() to return if in runtime mode Added strSetToValue for user protocols and devices Switch to runtime password entry now hidden New DAQFactory-Starter Changed default TAPI voice to "Sample TTS" for Vista support Made bitwise functions support full 32 bits Bug fix: memory problems with OPC client Bug fix: using() and subsetting in function calls Bug fix: negative exponents |
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Release 5.77:
Added rbfloat to To. and From. functions Bug fix: TCPslave properly echoes transaction ID Bug fix: memory grabsby serial and alert windows Bug fix: db.CloseQuery() |
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Release 5.76:
Added Abort function to terminate an FTP transfer Bug fix: hardware key issue Bug fix: user protocol bug when applied to multiple ports |
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Release 5.75:
Updated LabJack driver and new Guide RemoveAt() now defaults to quantity 1 Added option to Add Host in OPC browser Sockets / serial ports don't init in safe mode OnAlert system event I = 0 in PID causes I term not to be used Copy available from Command/Alert and Comm monitor TAPI only inits if used Watch window only refreshes if visible Bug fix: hardware key issues Bug fix: db.close() Bug fix: arrow keys move markers in runtime Bug fix: acces I/O wizard Bug fix: DF1 driver and the value 784 Bug fix: d in hex values misinterpreted Bug fix: deleting of serial ports with capital letters Bug fix: history interval with persist Bug fix: .Time issue Bug fix: tcpslave not always responding correctly Bug fix: alarm list sorting |
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Release 5.74:
Format() function now accepts arrays automatic scroll bars for table component if -f command parameter used, full screen only Bug fix: remote connections wouldn't establish on first try Bug fix: CR in expression wouldn't evaluate Bug fix: statics were redefining each time Bug fix: remote channels creating local persist files Bug fix: menu appears coming out of full screen in runtime Bug fix: memory leak in modbus / FX optimization Bug fix: memory build up in variable creation |
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Release 5.73:
5.73b Release: Installer Bug fix 5.73a Release: Bug fix: Modbus output fix Bug fix: UDP support under all non-Express releases Bug fix: Table component displays NULL column blank instead of duplicating previous column |
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Release 5.72:
OPC driver supports string outputs Support for new hardware key Bug fix: global x clears out existing variable fixed Bug fix: doubletostr() occasionally getting too much precision Bug fix: channel table issue when first select Test device and I/O type selection Bug fix: setting IP of ethernet connection to "" will actually close existing connection |
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Release 5.71:
New Filter() function Parse() with -1 Index returns array with fully parsed string Bug fix: Development runtimes coming up in trial Bug fix: space between function and ( would cause error Bug fix: subsetting immediately following a function would return wrong value Bug fix in 5.71a: Sidebar help failing under IE7 |
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Release 5.70:
New script editor New auto-hide docking windows and other general GUI enhancements FTP capability POP3 capability (SMTP already available) Serial monitor docking window Grouping of components and creation of user components ModbusTCP slave and Ethernet server ModbusTCP and RTU now allow single channel for input and output Component events and properties, with docking window Mean/Sum and other similar functions ignore NaN UpdateEdits() for comboboxes and editboxes AddValue, Append, InsertAt, RemoveAt() functions for variables Setting serial port to 0 disables, same with Ethernet (and address to "") global and private variables will now redefine if declaration rerun ClearGlobals() function True/False define 1/0 Right click on command/alert window allows clear Alerts from channels include timing/offset info include() function to pull in constants from .h files using() function to put internal functions into the global namespace edit mode for those that don't like to hold down the Ctrl key Alarm import / export Action page of components improved with Expand option Component name autoincrement when duplicated Programmatic starting of threads (separate to sequences) Modbus autoaddressing improvement Password edit box System.SaveDocument() to programmatically save a document LabJack driver improved to make it look very similar to their samples Help changed to docking window / Flash driven Fullscreen mode is a document setting Persist file path is a document setting Xon/Xoff option for serial port Client UDP support LoadJPEG() function allows loading of symbols at runtime new types for FFI to align with C Mitsubishi Melsec A/Q protocol driver Easy multi-language support DataForth IsoLynx protocol driver StrToTime() function Search() function for finding the index of based on a criterea iif() function: inline if. startup flags to trigger runtime, fullscreen, or for user definable flags db.Execute() function for non-SELECT queries expression parser updated return() works without () NumRows, Cols, Depth() returns 0 if a null value x = NULL will actually set x to an empty value Added newline option in comm monitor for ASCII streams Exportset no longer fails if a column is empty Bug fix: = in comment after declaration mistakenly taken as assignment Bug fix: in optimization for protocols that optimize Bug fix: subsetting by time correctly excludes first point past range Bug fix: \ in comment would be interpretted as newline Bug fix: // in string were interpretted as comment |
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Release 5.40:
removed locale specific settings of 5.38 because of issues introduced for international users because of different format for decimal point ("," vs ".") |
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Release 5.39:
new functions for easily reading and writing delimited and binary files file.closeall() function modbus setdelay() function for slower devices System.HideSystemMenu() function to prevent closing of Runtime PDF creation directly from Page.PrintPageDirect() StrToDouble() returns NaN when invalid string passed Checkbox component adds array of checkboxes feature fixed bug with reverse slider introduced in 5.38 fixed bug with alarm log overwriting existing files fixed bug with defines used in code compiled before define executed fixed bug in modbus protocol for 40,000 style notation |
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Release 5.38:
User's locale properly detected for number / date display etc. Encryption of sequence text in document Ability to set property of multiple components with same name, global or page Updated slider control to fix issues ODBC read will load NULL's as NaN Table component displays NaN's properly Fixed bug with %G and %E in format() Fixed bug when debugging sequence and a user function is in the watch fixed bug when modbus ID is set to 0 leaving port locked hardware key detection extended to 5 seconds to remove occasional glitches fixed bug with channel.time and made more efficient |
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Release 5.37:
Individual component movement lock Modbus auto-addressing Modbus optimized reads from channels Disable alarm logging option Knob fixes and improvements: jog function Component.x.y will affect all components of same name Locals visible globally Can delete user comm devices Debug-Start / F5 saves, compiles and restarts sequence Separate sequence editor windows Alert bar no longer flashes from ? Fixed max history bug |
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Release 5.36:
Small bug fixes |
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Release 5.35:
Fixed speed issue starting event code Fixed issue with popups with specified locations not painting Fixed issue with old serial driver not saving parameters Added code to ensure positive delay / wait / waitfor parameters Fixed QuickMod output window |
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Release 5.34:
New serial / ethernet communications guide Added update rate option for sliders and knobs Added Modbus ASCII Slave protocol driver Added variable sized shading of symbols To. functions accept 1D array Communication speed improved |
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Release 5.33:
Fixed bug in ModbusTCP in writing outputs Fixed bug with events and channels (renaming and duplicating channels) |
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Release 5.32:
New Mitsubishi FX protocol driver Automatic Poll function added to user poll protocol strLastError in catch block, throw() rethrows error Improved error handling and display in user protocols Fixed persist problems with ClearHistory and History Interval Fixed comment dialog not accepting CR Fixed Close button becoming default in serial monitor |
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Release 5.31:
Ability to capture a page to a .jpeg file from script New free QuickMod Modbus scanning tool |
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Release 5.30:
System events like OnKeyDown, OnMouseMove, OnShutDown, etc. Combined runtime into development executable to allow easy switch between two modes TAPI support for auto-dialer apps, text to speech and other voice modem features Format specifier and serial monitor now accept backslash modifiers for CR, LF and tab (\r,\n,\t) Functions that used to have to be called from main thread can now be called from a sequence Trigger comm monitor from sequence Added To and From.Bit() functions for splitting bytes/words into bits and back New ModbusRTU/TCP protocol allows comm on multiple ports New AB DF1 SLC5 protocol allows comm on multiple ports, fixes issues with floats and bit settings New ModbusRTU slave protocol makes DF into a modbus slave Ability to import/export channel list to text file Duplicate channel will increment a channel name that ends in a number, as well as a Specifier Ability to control when alarms are checked (for apps with large # of alarms) String declaration (eliminated "str" prefix requirement) Functions can be declared to define parameter names, + argc option Concat takes a variable number of args Component position functions for easy component movement Eliminated component paste offset except for duplicate Channel persistance allows seamless access to archived data New command line interface added to alert window ? command in sequences and flag to turn all ?'s off (debugging tool) Ability to read data from an ODBC database New execute() statement for running scripts stored in strings. Evaluate fixed to work with privates Dynamic creation, deletion of channels, ability to list channels into string array Script access to channel properties Popup + popupmodeless allow location and keep user from closing with X Define function to create defined constants for compiler To and From functions to convert byte arrays to real values and back Improved PID with integral limit, new algorithm option and detailed display Regular expressions search in strings and ReadUntil serial comm ErrorMessage() function Easier selection of overlapped screen components New serial and Ethernet communications with new monitor, User definable protocols using scripting and more New canvas component for scripted drawing to the screen Ability to load and call most any external DLL from within DAQFactory without any wrapping. New device support can be created by the user using DAQFactory scripting Declaration of variables instead of using Var. and Private. notation Watch now displays private variables during debugging New ShellExecute() function allows starting other apps from within DAQFactory New Xor operator (#) Format function now supports non-floating types and multiple arguments StrToDouble accepts hex and binary notated strings New Find / Replace on components makes it easy to change the properties of components Channel table remembers column widths Sequence functions are now properly reentrant PrintPageDirect() function for printing without prompting the user Tool tips with function prototypes on all functions Printing pages now works on all printers Charset set correctly for displaying non-english character sets Fixed bug with graphs in popups Fixed PID dropout issue when viewing PID graph Fixed problem with watch when a watch returns an error Fixed Channels as second parameter to sequence function bug Fixed issue with AddValue and multiple rows being flipped Fixed doubling of displayed component variables when the component is duplicated ...and many other improvements and bug fixes. |
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Release 5.15:
Added Modbus TCP driver Added LabJack UE9 driver Removed trial Release allows selection of Release to try Replaced Robohelp with HTML help because of XP-SP2 Fixed date/time component bug when only time displayed Fixed combobox programmatic adding of choices added 3D graph component added tree list component added TimeOffset variable for logging to workaround a bug in MS-SQL added SQL string variables to allow adjusting SQL commands negative align threshold now ignores alignment by time fixed issue with Private. used as subsetting on the left side of an assignment fixed/improved a variety of user interface issues, especially with the sequence editor | |
Release 5.12:
Trial Release allows selection of Release to try Removed Online Help | |
Release 5.11:
Fixed logging issue | |
Release 5.10:
DAQFactory Developer DAQFactory Express Online Help Fixed speed key issue | |
Release 5.05:
Mouse down event for "jog" style controls Logging restart on error option .MarkerX variable returns in DF time ClearTime() channel function Fixed some component refreshes in popups Fixed marx key refresh Enhanced modbus driver optimizes reads/writes on contiguous blocks | |
Release 5.04:
Sequence loop check disabled in runtime DF no longer case sensitive Block indenting, find/replace added to sequence editor Sequences: block comment, backslash for line continuation Max page refresh up to 30/sec | |
Release 5.03:
Table component "ignore" sequence command B+W images Flash window / alert box in preferences Limited continuous alert generation Initial page property Autonaming in logging sets can use date. Postfix put before the file extension. Component variables | |
Release 5.02:
Fixed sequence issue: "readone()" getting interpretted as "read()" | |
Release 5.01:
Fixed problem unlocking Lite Release | |
Release 5.0:
A major new release with too many features to list here. Download it now and give it a try! | |
Release 4.11:
OPC servers now available bundled with DAQFactory Transfer license to expired trial | |
Release 4.10:
Full text string support as data type and in function parser Addition of Edit Box component Device wizards for LabJack, OPC, and Serial New advanced serial driver with live monitor Database logging in Local Conditional Logging New bitwise functions: TestBit, ClearBit, SetBit New thermocouple conRelease functions Comments in sequences Driver Releaseing | |
Release 4.00:
Changed name to DAQFactory DAQFactory X - DAQFactory in an ActiveX control DDE client and server capability ODBC database logging New web based installer Simplified LabJack stream mode | |
Release 3.55:
Added multiple actions for when clicking a Component Persistance (save with data and autosave), keeps graph data between restarts Multiple local conditional logging sets | |
Release 3.53:
Eliminated network requirement for 98/Me | |
Release 3.52:
Enabled Images and Advanced Graphing features in Lite and OEM Releases | |
Release 3.51:
Added ability to send comments in trial mode | |
Release 3.5:
Now works with 98/Me Combined Acquire and Control into single program with option of running as two programs Added Concat function and SortTime Changed image rendering routine for 98 support New help system New unlock mechanism - single program download Many minor changes |
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Release 3.11:
Added Control Local Logging |
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Release 3.10:
Sequence table columns change with Command to refect their meaning Added quick note / special to channel table and froze 1st column (name) Timing of 0 no longer executes once at startup Added sequence ordering Stream data mode + channel commands Extended demo to 25 days 800 more images Tutorial + start-up dialog | |
Release 3.09:
Automated (and much easier manual) unlocking | |
Release 3.05:
Sorted drop downs in sequence grid |
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Release 3.03:
Removed .dds requirement. Device info downloaded from Acquire Fixed Quick Add Channel and Add Sequence Added image rotation and flipping Sequences not stopped on Save, must stop and restart to accept changes Control does not automatically open maximized, instead it restores to the last state | |
Release 3.0: (Dec 15, 2001)
First public release. |