CAMEO Changelog

What's new in CAMEO 4.3.0

Dec 19, 2023
  • Significant Changes in CAMEO Data Manager Version 4.3.0:
  • Improved easy access to the EPA's Trade Secret and Confidential Location Information forms by adding download links next to those related checkboxes in the program.
  • Added a right-click menu to the program to allow Copy, Paste, and Cut from the menu (as well as using the shortcut keys for those functions that were previously available).
  • Updated state-specific fields for reporting year 2023.
  • Updated the county boundary checks to use the latest files from the U.S. Census Bureau.
  • Updated the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Resource Types drop-down list to the latest values from the National Incident Management System.
  • Enhanced the special contact list export files so that they now include the latitude and longitude values for any related Facilities, Special Locations, or Resources records.
  • Resolved issue in version 4.2.0 where you could not use the Browse dialog method to import multiple files at the same time ("batch mode").
  • Fixed bug that limited Contact Type searches to the Contacts module; you can now run Contact Type searches from all modules where that is an available search field.
  • Improved accessibility of system menus.
  • Made many smaller user interface refinements and enhancements.
  • Fixed several small bugs.
  • Revised the help topics.

New in CAMEO 4.2.0 (Nov 15, 2022)

  • Enhanced the Responder Summary feature on Facilities records so that Physical and Health Hazards checked on related Chemical Inventory records are now shown in the summary.
  • Updated the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes in the drop-down list to the latest 2022 values provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
  • Updated the FEMA Resource Types drop-down list to the latest values from the National Incident Management System.
  • Updated the county boundary checks to use the latest files from the U.S. Census Bureau.
  • Enhanced CAMEO Chemicals links, so that they go directly to a chemical datasheet if there is only a single Name and CAS number match in the database. (If there are multiple matches, the link will take you to a search results list as before.)
  • Updated state-specific fields.
  • Added an official signature to the Windows installer file, which denotes the program developer and ensures that the program is genuine. (The Mac installer was already signed.)
  • Improved program behavior when dealing with special characters in path names.
  • Made many smaller user interface refinements and enhancements.
  • Fixed several small bugs.
  • Revised the help topics.

New in CAMEO 4.0.2 (Jul 16, 2021)

  • Resolved an issue in which some users could not open the program due to an empty data file (v. 4.0.2).
  • Added a link to a certification letter for facilities in the state of Virginia (v. 4.0.2).
  • Made adjustments to improve accessibility (v. 4.0.2).
  • Added more links to the help topics (v. 4.0.2).
  • Improved program behavior when dealing with html and special characters in fields or file names (v. 4.0.2).
  • Small interface enhancements and bug fixes (v. 4.0.2).
  • Redesigned the navigation, which mirrors Tier2 Submit.
  • Added a map to visualize a record’s location.
  • Added a feature to visualize special locations and other points of interest in proximity to your Tier II facilities.
  • Added a responder-friendly view for emergency response.
  • Added a feature to compare Tier II reports across report years in order to see what's changed or if reports are missing.
  • Created contact CSV reports to aid in email and phone outreach.
  • Created chemical CSV reports to aid in data analysis.
  • Added the ability to edit records as a group.
  • Added the ability to export files divided by field values.
  • Added the ability to export PDF files sorted by field.
  • Updated the help topics, explaining how to navigate the program and use the new features.

New in CAMEO 4.0 (Dec 17, 2020)

  • Redesigned the navigation, which mirrors Tier2 Submit.
  • Added a map to visualize a record’s location.
  • Added a feature to visualize special locations and other points of interest in proximity to your Tier II facilities.
  • Added a responder-friendly view for emergency response.
  • Added a feature to compare Tier II reports across report years in order to see what's changed or if reports are missing.
  • Created contact CSV reports to aid in email and phone outreach.
  • Created chemical CSV reports to aid in data analysis.
  • Added the ability to edit records as a group.
  • Added the ability to export files divided by field values.
  • Added the ability to export PDF files sorted by fields.
  • Updated the help topics, explaining how to navigate the program and use the new features.

New in CAMEO 3.6 (Dec 12, 2019)

  • Updated options on FEMA tab in the Resources module with FEMA's latest resource typing definitions.
  • Added Chemical Carrier option to Contact Types.
  • Updated to allow import of Tier2 Submit 2019 files.
  • Updated state-specific fields.
  • Revised helps.
  • Made additional minor changes and bug fixes.

New in CAMEO 3.5.0 (Dec 11, 2018)

  • Added ability to add documents to contact records through a new Documents tab in the Contacts module
  • Updated options on FEMA tab in the Resources module with FEMA's latest resource typing definitions
  • Added page breaks between records in reports for better readability
  • Updated to allow import of Tier2 Submit 2018 files
  • Updated state-specific fields
  • Revised helps
  • Made additional minor changes and bugs fixes

New in CAMEO 3.4.1 (Jan 10, 2018)

  • Modified behavior of Hazard Not Otherwise Classified checkbox so it can now be checked together with other physical and health hazard categories, if appropriate (v 3.4.1)
  • Added new physical and health hazard categories (to match the revised safety data sheet options) (v 3.4)
  • Updated resource types with latest categories from FEMA (v 3.4)
  • Incorporated 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes (v 3.4)
  • Added contact phones to the Special Locations report (v 3.4)
  • Added "Outside Storage Pile" to the list of storage types (v 3.4)
  • Updated to allow import of Tier2 Submit 2017 files (v 3.4)
  • Updated state-specific fields (v 3.4)
  • Revised helps (v 3.4 and v 3.4.1)
  • Made additional minor changes and bugs fixes (v 3.4)

New in CAMEO 3.1 (Feb 27, 2015)

  • Added new FEMA tab to Resources module to allow classifying resources based on FEMA resource typing definitions
  • Added a drop-down calendar feature for date fields
  • Modified Facility KML export to include 24-hour emergency coordinator phone numbers
  • Updated to allow import of Tier2 Submit 2014 files
  • Updated state-specific fields
  • Upgraded to FileMaker 13; CAMEOfm 3.1.1 for Mac includes a FileMaker patch for the Yosemite (10.10) operating system
  • Made minor bugs fixes and changes

New in CAMEO 2.2 (Aug 20, 2011)

  • Added a New Record button to the toolbar in all modules
  • Added a lat/long check in the Facilities module (CAMEO compares the lat/long values against a bounding box area that approximates the area of the county listed on the facility record’s street address)
  • Added ability to link to documents within the Resources module (similar to site plans in the Facilities and Special Locations modules)
  • Enhanced search capabilities in the Resources module
  • Updated to allow import of Tier2 Submit 2010 files
  • Fixed minor bugs