Author: Ethan Wilke

Features

• Added support for FTSolution for APT Hardware Debugger.

Solutions

• Improved the uninstall of FTSolution for APT.
• FTSolution for APT file context menus were modified to contain an Open menu item.
• Improved the error messaging when a user attempts to move insert a module into a slot in a location where insufficient slots for that module are available.
• Updated FTSolution for APT’s unit icons for consistency.
• Modified the sort order of folders within a project to be alphabetical.
• Modified the default location of the Solution Explorer to be on the left hand side of the screen.
• Added the ability to overwrite FTSolution for APT files with demo files.
• Improved the program import to extend the character length of Monitored Variables to match the maximum character length in APT.
• Resolved an issue where the current Hardware Debugger file could be marked as obsolete.
• Improved the compile process for Hardware Debugger files.
• Improved the compile process to support all Print statement escape sequences.
• Increased the 545 1101 memory card size limit to a maximum of 384 kb.
• Improved the compile process for literal expressions.
• Improved the compile process for PID Loops.
• Updated the Recipe Template Editor to match the data entry standards of the other Editors.
• Optimized the way the Watch Window displays entered variables that do not exist within the project.
• Optimized the data displayed within the Declarations Editor monitor tab.
• Added the ability to browse for an existing solution when creating a new project.

Features

• Release of FTSolution for APT Hardware Debugger V1.0.0

Solutions

• Updated the I/O Symbol Editor to eliminate occurrences where an I/O symbol is added to the table when attempting to sort the table.
• Optimized the process of updating a GSD file.
• Optimized the user interface to optimize the placement of OK and Cancel buttons within dialog boxes.
• Optimized the user interface to always list the slave number to the left of any bitmap images.
• Updated demo mode to allow creation of subroutines.
• Updated the location of the sample program within demo mode.
• Optimized the demo mode restrictions.
• Optimized the process of adding/overwriting existing units in a project.
• Improved the program/project import process.
• Improved support for downloading to CTI C400 PLCs versions 8.01 and greater.
• Improved access to debug mode with newly created projects.
• Updated FTSolution for APT to properly display which solutions are bound to FTVersionTrak.
• Updated the Solution Explorer to allow for expansion of unit level SFC and CFC master file nodes.
• Improved support for compilation of projects bound to FTVersionTrak.
• Added scroll bar for multi-line text declarations.
• Improved text display settings within the monitor tab of the Recipe Editor.
• Improved the performance of the CFC Editor toolbar.

Features

• Enhanced demo mode providing the ability to:
  • Import and view APT programs.
  • Create new programs.
  • Edit existing programs.
  • Save demo programs (accessible as demo only).
  • Explore the FTSolution development system.

Solutions

• Improved the performance of the Forces Window.
• Added support for the delete key within the Table Editors.
• Improved support for merging 2BF files.
• Changed default for the Status Attribute upload box to unchecked.
• Improved compiler enforcement to only allow a legal number of loops and/or alarms.
• Improved the error checking within Continuous Function Blocks.
• Improved the performance of the Mark PCS Tags button.
• Updated demo mode to restrict print functionality.
• Improved licensing message when a valid key is not detected.
• Updated the file import user interface.
• Updated demo mode restrictions for projects created in licensed mode.
• Updated demo mode file import default destination path.
• Updated the Mark a Tag for PCS user interface to clearly differentiate object descriptions from tag descriptions.
• Updated the Mark a Tag for PCS user interface to display properly in Windows 8.1.
• Updated the Mark a Tag for PCS user interface to organize information a format more similar to APT.
• Eliminated incorrect compilation errors when translate is set to Yes.
• Improved the I/O Module Editor to properly indicate edits to the Bus Parameters.
• Improved descriptiveness of GSD file parse errors.
• Eliminated an issue where a promoted SFC could unintentionally lose its promotion.
• Improved compilation error messaging regarding missing promoted SFCs.
• Optimized user interface within the SFC Editor to maximize application performance.

Solutions

• Added error messaging if a user attempts to exceed the maximum number of slaves.
• Corrected an issue where sampling in debug mode could unexpectedly end the program.
• Updated the installer to create the proper folder structure for FTSolution for APT.
• Improved the consistency of naming conventions within the Communications Settings user interface.
• Improved licensing message when a distributor demo license is detected.
• Updated the Solution Explorer icons for consistency and clarity.
• Improved the installer to ensure the installation of .NET 4.0.
• Updated the compilation errors to match the correct number of reserved loops and/or reserved alarms for each PLC type.
• Added a prompt during compilation when a user attempts to overwrite an existing project (FSS) file.
• Updated the Solution Explorer to show the FSS file in the Compile node after compilation.
• Updated support for 575.5x PLCs.
• Multiple minor file compilation improvements.

Release of Windows-based APT^® replacement

Features

• Added support for FTSolution for APT integration and files.