Month: February 2019

FTVersionTrak v2.0.0 Release Notes

Posted: 2/7/2019

Features

  • Scheduled Tasks
    • More detail is included in the Scheduled Task report.
  • SQL Server
    • Added support for SQL Server 2014 and 2016.
  • Version Control Operations
    • File history can be extracted from history to a local file system working directory.

Solutions

  • File System Operations
    • Improved support to destroy folders.
    • Folders can be created when multiple instances of FTVersionTrak are running on the same computer.
  • Multiple File Units
    • Electronic signatures for folders is supported.
    • Directory units are correctly checked back into their original folders.
  • Repository Security
    • The security privileges to create and view file version states have been coordinated.
    • Adding administrator and power editor users to SQL repositories is not limited.
  • Scheduled Tasks
    • Users can stop any scheduled task that they create.
  • SQL Server
    • Repositories can be created under SQL 2014 and SQL 2016.
    • Browsing for repositories created with SQL 2014 and SQL 2016 is supported in 64-bit operating systems.
  • Version Control Operations
    • Labeling folders is supported.
    • The Sign In dialog remains open if an incorrect username/password combination is entered which allows another combination to be entered.
    • When performing a recursive check out on a folder, the warning about overwriting files in the working folder appears only for files that are not already checked out.
    • Changes to the Require All Signatures setting are retained.
    • The Checkout Results dialog appears after check out operations, regardless of whether local working copies are overwritten or retained.
    • Clearer notification is provided when attempting to edit comments in previously destroyed file versions.

FTVersionTrak for APT v2.0.0 Release Notes

Posted: 2/7/2019

Features

  • Integration with FTSolution
    • Solutions can be unbound from repositories.
  • Scheduled Tasks
    • More detail is included in the Scheduled Task report.
  • SQL Server
    • Added support for SQL Server 2014 and 2016.
  • Version Control Operations
    • File history can be extracted from history to a local file system working directory.

Solutions

  • File System Operations
    • Improved support to destroy folders.
    • Folders can be created when multiple instances of FTVersionTrak are running on the same computer.
  • Integration with FTSolution
    • Check in operation supports check out fields that are required but hidden when the Show Check In Options on the Tools menu is unchecked.
    • Projects or units that are renamed in FTSolution are also renamed in FTVersionTrak Repositories.
    • Renamed SFCs in FTSolution retain their original diagrams and code-behind logic in FTVersionTrak repositories.
    • Renamed CFCs in FTSolution retain their original diagrams and code-behind logic in FTVersionTrak repositories.
    • Renaming SFCs with the name of a previously deleted SFC is allowed.
    • Renaming a project or unit in FTSolution, when the Disable Rename Repository File When Working Offline option is selected, is allowed.
    • Renaming a solution in FTSolution is allowed.
    • Checking in a renamed Solution displays the Check In dialog.
    • When binding a solution without specifying a working directory, a working directory is automatically assigned and version control operations are available.
  • Multiple File Units
    • Electronic signatures for folders is supported.
    • Directory units are correctly checked back into their original folders.
  •  Reports
    • The number of reports that can be generated for a solution is now unlimited.
  • Repository Security
    • The security privileges to create and view file version states have been coordinated.
    • Adding administrator and power editor users to SQL repositories is not limited.
  • Scheduled Tasks
    • Users can stop any scheduled task that they create.
  • SQL Server
    • Repositories can be created under SQL 2014 and SQL 2016.
    • Browsing for repositories created with SQL 2014 and SQL 2016 is supported in 64-bit operating systems.
  • Version Control Operations
    • Labeling folders is supported.
    • The Sign In dialog remains open if an incorrect username/password combination is entered which allows another combination to be entered.
    • When performing a recursive check out on a folder, the warning about overwriting files in the working folder appears only for files that are not already checked out.
    • Changes to the Require All Signatures setting are retained.
    • The Checkout Results dialog appears after check out operations, regardless of whether local working copies are overwritten or retained.
    • Clearer notification is provided when attempting to edit comments in previously destroyed file versions.

FTSolution for APT v2.1.1 Release Notes

Posted: 2/7/2019

Solutions

  • Debug
    • EXTENDED extension of a Cylinder Device is now displayed correctly in Debug Mode, in Monitor: the name has been changed from EXTENDEND to EXTENDED, and the displayed value of this extension is no longer blank.
    • In Monitor, object extensions that have not been assigned PLC addresses are no longer displayed in the Monitor.
    • Value of CMMD extension of a VSD Valve is now available on monitor in Debug Mode.
    • IIN (unscaled raw WX) extension of a PID is now displayed on Monitor in Debug Mode.
    • REQUEST extensions (Open, Close, Lock, Unlock, Start, Stop, Hold, Continue, Extend, Retract ) have been added to Monitors of Devices.
    • Fixed ‘Unable to cast object type’ error on attempt a Compile/Download/Enter Debug/Exit Debug command when the currently selected item in Solution Explorer is located within a unit.
  • Full Download
    • Download errors generated from a previous attempt to download are now cleared off by the following successful download.
  • Incremental Compile
    • Incremental compile of a program is no longer allowed unless the user has previously downloaded the full compile of the program.
  •  PCS
    • PCS tag description is now the default description of the tagged object.
  •  Report
    • Download report now includes the information regarding PLC transitioning to Edit/Run mode.
  • Solutions Management
    • An existing project or unit can no longer be added to a unit.
    • Fixed the error of compile/download generated files reported missing from the project after they have been regenerated by a compile/download.
    • Fixed misspelling in warning shown when renaming currently open in editor new SFC/CFC.
    • Compile, Debug, and Download commands are now available on Unit items in Solution Explorer.
    • Fixed failure to load a project when the object file was corrupt or when the project was compiled using a version prior to 1.1.0. The problem exhibited as a project unavailable in Solution Explorer between versions 1.3.6 through 2.1.0, with a possible crash in version 2.1.0.

FTSolution for APT V2.1.1 Release

Posted: 2/7/2019

FasTrak SoftWorks, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of FTSolution for APT V2.1.1. A direct replacement for Siemens-obsoleted DOS APT software, FTSolution for APT extends the life of Siemens or CTI 2500 Series PLCs and APT programs with a complete line of software products and services:

  • Microsoft Windows-based APT replacement
  • PLC hardware debugger
  • Offline PLC program simulator
  • Program version control manager
  • Extensive start-up assistance
  • On- or off-site training classes
  • Personalized technical support

FTSolution for APT V2.1.1 incorporates:

  • 4 new reports including:
    • I/O Symbol Table
    • Device Table
    • Declarations Table
    • Recipes Table
  • An update to the Download report to include any change of the CPU operational mode while downloading a project
  • A new setting in the Configuration Editor that will automatically create a Hardware Debugger file when a project is compiled
  • A progress bar that indicates the progress of the solution being loaded
  • Automatic loading of the last-opened solution when FTSolution is launched
  • Other performance improvements

View release details

Purchase FTSolution for APT to take full advantage of this, and future, enhancements. Purchase includes a warranty offering 12 months of free updates and technical support.

FTVersionTrak V2.0.0 Release

Posted: 2/7/2019

FasTrak SoftWorks, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of FTVersionTrak V2.0.0.

Designed with the industrial user in mind, FTVersionTrak secures the files essential to your manufacturing or business process, safeguarding them from unauthorized access, accidental deletion, or loss. FTVersionTrak makes it easy to:

  • Streamline file managment
  • Simply file sharing
  • Easily control file access and track changes
  • Quickly indentify differences between PLC programs
  • Automatically back up PLC program files

New in FTVersionTrak V2.0.0:

  • Support for SQL Server 2014 and 2016
  • Expanded information in the Scheduled Task report
  • Ability to extract the history of a file from a repository to a local directory
  • Ability to extract the history of a range of file versions from a repository to a local directory
  • Other performance improvements

View release details

FTVersionTrak protects your vital PLC ladder programs and integrates version control into your programming and troubleshooting practices.