What's new in TracerPlus Desktop 10.6.3 Build 2129
Nov 21, 2023
- TracerPlus:
- Add RFID Permalock/Unlock/Password features.
- Added support for latest Zebra RFID APIs.
- Adds keep awake property for Zebra and TSL connected peripherals.
- Adds support for eConnex/USB for Zebra barcode and RFID scanning.
- Targets Googles latest API.
- Bug Fixes:
- Fixes Custom validation sounds on Android not always working.
- Fixes Long filenames causing failure of published apps build process.
- Fixes Copy paste of cached grid loses cached grid when set to true.
- Fixes RFID Scan Stop Goto Control ID being fired when releasing a trigger when in barcode only mode.
New in TracerPlus Desktop 10.6.1 Build 2113 (Apr 24, 2023)
- TracerPlus:
- Expanded support for newer devices.
- Bluetooth library improvement to support newer devices.
- Updated settings for new Android security requirements.
- Bug Fixes:
- Fixes random crashing on select Android devices.
- Fixes upgrade issues on devices that have projects deployed from TPD 10.3 and below. Specifically some project settings, Admin/RFID.
- Fixes custom validation error sound on android.
New in TracerPlus Desktop 10.6.0 Build 2109 (Feb 6, 2023)
- TracerPlus:
- Adds support for all TSL RFID Barcode and RFID Scanners for use on Android and iOS devices.
- New/existing sample applications now all sync with the PTS Demo Cloud.
- Updated to the latest Zebra RFID library to continue support for all the newest RFID readers and barcode scanners.
- Optimized how TracerPlus displays on smaller screens such as the Zebra WS50 wearable device.
- Improves pairing reliability of the Zebra CS60 scanner when using the Scan to pair function via Bluetooth.
- Bug Fixes:
- Fixes enablement of the Zebra Barcode Bluetooth library that could cause some non-Zebra devices to become slow/unresponsive.
- Fixes Bluetooth peripheral permission checking on Android 13 devices.
- Fixes CS60 Scanner disabling after validation is fired.
- Fixes Tag Locator beeps on the Zebra MC33xR even though the tag is nowhere to be found.
- Fixes RFD8500 not working correctly on select Android 11 devices.
- Fixes Desktop-->Connect section no longer seeing that Connect is installed.
- Fixes Exception when trying to deploy a project with OS Platform set to Windows.
New in TracerPlus Desktop 10.5.0 Build 2086 (Nov 3, 2022)
- TracerPlus for Android now targeting API 31.
- Removed references to Windows Mobile/CE in TracerPlus Desktop.
New in TracerPlus Desktop 10.5.0 Build 2079 (Sep 23, 2022)
- Scan-to-Pair - Allows Bluetooth peripheral scanners (such as the Zebra CS60) to pair by and connect by a simple barcode scan (iOS only).
- Scan-to-Sync - A synchronization with TracerPlus Connect can now be done by a simple barcode scan. Simplifies deployment, no longer is an IP address or host name needed when configuring your project.
- Updated support to include all of the latest Zebra handheld RFID readers. This includes the RFD40 and RFD90 sleds.
- Brand new sample applications included with TracerPlus.
New in TracerPlus Desktop 10.4.0 Build 1998 (Jul 14, 2021)
- TracerPlus:
- Added support for all the latest Zebra RFID scanners.
- New configuration options for many Zebra barcode settings, including: symbology settings, and reader parameters.
- URLs can now be opened via a button action on Android devices.
- Popup editor for Execute SQL and Custom Function logic items.
- Read serial support added to Android devices.
- Adds a peripheral reconnect button action. This helps with connecting the RFD8500 while TracerPlus is already open (should help with the usability of this device with TracerPlus).
- Subscription logins can now use TracerPlus Desktop project configured session masks, as long as the username matches.
- Bug Fixes:
- Fixes published application name on the login form.
- Fixes rendering of tab controls in some cases.
- Fixes Bluetooth pairing via MAC address.
- Fixes order of auto import, now done after a subscription login.
- TracerPlus Grid Control rows per page fixes.
- TracerPlus Connect instance manager fixes when using multiple Services.
- Various other minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
New in TracerPlus Desktop 10.4.0 Build 1997 (Jul 1, 2021)
- TracerPlus:
- Added support for all the latest Zebra RFID scanners.
- New configuration options for many Zebra barcode settings, including: symbology settings, and reader parameters.
- URLs can now be opened via a button action on Android devices.
- Popup editor for Execute SQL and Custom Function logic items.
- Read serial support added to Android devices.
- Adds a peripheral reconnect button action. This helps with connecting the RFD8500 while TracerPlus is already open (should help with the usability of this device with TracerPlus).
- Subscription logins can now use TracerPlus Desktop project configured session masks, as long as the username matches.
- TracerPlus Connect:
- Custom URL headers can be added to HTTP endpoints.
- Encryption support added for Android syncing.
- New MTP/USB file transfer option for Android devices.
- Changes behavior of Update Existing for Excel, text etc. it now updates all matching rows, not just the first.
- Bug Fixes:
- Fixes published application name on the login form.
- Fixes rendering of tab controls in some cases.
- Fixes Bluetooth pairing via MAC address.
- Fixes order of auto import, now done after a subscription login.
- TracerPlus Grid Control rows per page fixes.
- TracerPlus Connect instance manager fixes when using multiple Services.
- Various other minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
New in TracerPlus Desktop 10.3.0 build 1910 (Mar 22, 2020)
- New Features:
- Native support added for the Alien ALR-H460 Mobile RFID reader.
- New Custom Function Action added to Form Logic for advanced configurations using JavaScript.
- Native support for CipherLab RK95 w/ 1D/2D Extended Range imager.
- Enhancements:
- TP Client: User Login form now supports Barcode and NFC scanning and the flow between fields has been improved.
- Bug Fixes:
- TP PC: Default Sort not working on entry form Grid Controls.
- TP Client: Subscription passwords not allowing the "&" character.
- TP Android: RFID Geiger Counter picking up Random tags in addition to the selected tag.
New in TracerPlus Desktop 10.2.0 build 1843 (Mar 22, 2020)
- Bug Fixes/Enhancements:
- TP Desktop: Sending Email now supports greater than 1000 records.
- TP Android: Now targeting Google API level 28.
New in TracerPlus Desktop 10.2.0 build 1830 (Mar 22, 2020)
- New Features:
- TracerPlus client now runs on Windows Based PCs and Tablets.
- Monthly and yearly Subscription plans now available.
- User Management dashboard added form managing subscription licenses.
- BLE Beacon Scanning for reading Bluetooth Beacons.
- TCP/IP Print method can now reference TracerPlus field data for dynamically selecting different printers.
- Improved connectivity with the Zebra TC20/RFD2000 RFID sled.
- Default filter added to Printing/Messaging options.
- Added new custom template destination data provider to TracerPlus Connect, allowing data to be synced to Email and URL web services.
- Enhancements:
- TP Desktop: Ability to read RFID in hex but write it in ASCII.
- TP Desktop: Added cancel option to validation message button action.
- TP Desktop: Publisher handles custom launcher icons better.
- TP Desktop: Add a new custom logic action to react to Cradle Event.
- TP Desktop: Email and SMS on Android should allow "Send message automatically".
- TP Desktop: Text boxes should change fill color when you change the background color.
- TP Desktop: Add message in TP Desktop to indicate if NODE server cannot start.
- TP Desktop: Removed Client Manager option from TP Desktop.
- Bug Fixes:
- TP Desktop: Copying a Pair Bluetooth button action doesn't copy any BT Settings.
- TP Desktop: The character breaks form logic.
- TP Desktop: Infinite loop possible in some form logic combinations.
- TP Desktop: A device can un-register when deploying a project.
- TP Desktop: App crashes on device when using Sync on Submit with Goto Control ID set.
- TP Desktop: Malformed JSON can crash TP.
- TP Desktop: Publisher build issues with Product ID.
- TP Desktop: Copying a session does not copy the associated form.
- TP Desktop: When start on field has input type: Barcode, the camera can launch on first open.
- TP Desktop: Form logic if conditions not respecting field text case.
- TP Desktop: Different effect of OnSubmit event in Form logic.
- TP Desktop: Unable to read smart form data into a field set via Toggle Input button action.
- TP Desktop: Input Type set to RFID for a field never gets focus causing read issues.
- TP Desktop: Geiger doesn't work if its source field is set to input type: Keyboard.
- TP Desktop: Publisher APK will not install, file corrupt.
- TP Desktop: Using an image set to a button action of Toggle Input not saving to project.
- TP Desktop: 'Goto' buttons not functioning after going to a flush tag button action.
- TP Desktop: Setting a drop down field as visible false via form designer shows arrow only.
- TP Desktop: No Logic rules are being processed if they come after an "Execute SQL" action.
- TP Desktop: Printer Communication options not showing up after selecting email option first.
- TP Desktop: Should not be allowed to select a blank project for download.
- TP Desktop: Default Font Override not used when adding controls to Tab Control.
- TP Desktop: Submit on error not working properly.
- TP Connect: Dynamic filters with blank or not found data does not work as expected.
- TP Connect: Delete selected without selecting a record can do a delete all in Live mode.
- TP Connect: Syncing a new device for first time syncing in trial mode.
- TP Connect: Live mode, Session with UpdateSource/Append and sig/image does not always post edited image.
- TP Connect: Overwrite Feature not working on iOS.
- TP Connect: Connect error message when in Windows service mode.
- TP Connect: Table list not being refreshed properly.
- TP Connect: Duplication of source filtering options / bad source filters.
- TP Connect: Source Filters being treated as "And", not "Or".
- TP Connect: Special characters in SQL Server columns break the SQL Select request.
- TP Connect: <> Source filter comparison type does not work with blank value.
- TP Android: RFD2000 Sled not reconnecting after going to sleep.
- TP Android: Number pad popup not centering to screen if field is toward bottom of the form.
- TP Android: RFID Radio should automatically turn on when Geiger dialog opens.
- TP Android: Barcode scanner turning on for Zebra RFID devices when wake from sleep.
- TP Android: Text Case Upper not respected in a SQL Insert/Update.
- TP Android: GPS should timeout (This caused a spinning wheel when trying to refresh GPS coordinates on a submit).
- TP Android: Smartformed fields not seeing their input type correctly.
- TP Android: Delay when opening TracerPlus or reloading after a project deploy.
- TP Android: After logging out of a project on Android you can bypass logging in with the back button (Android).
- TP Android: Bluetooth Scanner Service on Zebra devices causing Bluetooth connection issues.
- TP Android: Issue with sample apps on base install api 26 and zebra scanners.
- TP Android: Barcode scanner turning on after device is woken from sleep.
- TP Android: SUM Column Type not functional on Android.
- TP Android: Seeing an instance where Barcode vs RFID not enabling/disabling properly.
- TP Android: Scan of qr code with barcode scanner doesn't do anything from the login screen.
- TP Android: On Submit Logic set to Goto a Field control gets spinning wheel.
- TP Android: DBFirst tied to a grid control gets stuck on Refreshing. Please wait.
- TP Android: Geiger dialog power slider not respecting set RFID power button action.
- TP iOS: Update Existing record update option doesn't work on first submit.
- TP iOS: Speed issues loading some projects for first time in iOS.
- TP iOS: RFD8500 is not working on iOS devices.
- TP iOS: Screen does not rotate back correctly (iOS).
- TP iOS: Menu bar in middle of screen after rotation (iOS).
- TP iOS: QR registration camera doesn't seem to be correctly fit for landscape mode.
- TP iOS: Attempting to sync to an in use port, but not TPConnect can crash TracerPlus on iOS.
- TP iOS: TP Source filters don't work on iOS.
- TP iOS: Changing Host info does not always seem to deploy to iOS.
- TP iOS: iOS Delete After Transfer not respecting source filters.
- TP iOS: RFID Set Power button action not working on iOS.
- TP iOS: Geiger power slider doesn't take effect until close and restart.
- TP Client: User logins not allowing blank passwords.
- TP WM/CE: Grid Scroll Bar not functional in live mode.
- TP WM/CE: Tapping grid header to sort not functioning in Live Mode.
- TP WM/CE: Editing a record in live mode with an image takes 15-20 seconds
New in TracerPlus Desktop 10.1.0 Build 1747 (Mar 9, 2019)
- New Features:
- Added support for Zebra's new MC3300R Android RFID devices.
- RFID Tag User Memory bank can now be set to Read/Write in ASCII or Hexadecimal independent of EPC format.
- New Conversion calcs added for converting Hex to ASCII and ASCII to Hex.
- Project Explorer now displays Session and Field numbers.
- Added I2of5 barcode decoding to zebra devices by default.
- Build against latest API of Android to support the latest devices.
- iOS update to support the notch on iPhone X displays.
- Pair Bluetooth Device Button action added to pair Bluetooth devices directly in TracerPlus using the Bluetooth MAC Address.
- Bug Fixes:
- TP Connect: Improvements and fixes to Stored Procedure syncing.
- TP Android: Fixes crashing when using a sync timer with Sync dialog disabled.
- TP Android: Fixes Zebra MC3200 native scanner issue.
- TP Desktop: Fixes goto control ids not working properly for RFID Read, Write and Locate button actions.
New in TracerPlus Desktop 10.0.0.1636 Beta (Jul 10, 2018)
- New Features:
- Support for iOS devices
- Zebra RFID RFD8500 support for Android and iOS
- Zebra TC20/RFD2000 RFID Sled Integration
- TracerPlus now natively supports the barcode scanner on Zebra Android devices
- WIFI deployment as a build option from TracerPlus Desktop
- QR Code scanning for project deployment
- Project Deploy button action
- User logins can now reference session data and be synced using TracerPlus Connect
- User logins now support Active Directory using a Live Profile in TracerPlus Connect
- Native SQL server syncing now supported in TracerPlus Connect
New in TracerPlus Desktop 10.0.0.1633 Beta (Feb 8, 2018)
- Along with support for iOS, version 10 adds new branding, numerous bug fixes, speed and functionality improvements. Version 10 also adds a few new features including Dynamic/Live user logins, support for TLS 1.2, and added support for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connected devices.
New in TracerPlus Desktop 9.5.0.1454 (Feb 1, 2017)
- 9.5 New Features:
- User Logins can now reference a TracerPlus session for login validation and logged in status
- Publisher Site OEM licensing support added
- Full path to linked TP Desktop project now visible/available in TracerPlus Connect
- 9.5 Bug Fixes:
- TP Desktop: Unhandled Exception when using filter on DoSync button but don't full configure
- TP Connect: Issue posting data in live mode in some Android configurations
- TP Desktop (Publisher): Some app icon files failed to load from a project import
- TP Desktop: Image not displaying when source field is configured on an image with an assigned button action
- TP Desktop: Device ID not displayed for Janam XM5 WEH device
- TP Desktop: Conditional Logic "Else" check box should be disabled by default
- TP Desktop (Publisher): Android app causes error when building with some image files
New in TracerPlus Desktop 9.2.0.1374 (Jun 7, 2016)
- 9.2 New Features:
- CipherLab Native Barcode Scanner Support added for Android, Windows Mobile and CE devices
- Native barcode support added to Zebra Android devices using a TracerPlus DataWedge profile
- 9.2 Bug Fixes:
- TP WM: Hard crash using FieldValueChanged when referencing some types of calc fields
- TP WM/Android: Lookups not refreshing in some cases where Form Logic is used
- TP WM: Printer .cfg files still being added on PDA installer
- TP WM/Android: Clear All doesn't clear a drop down field if it is set to...
- TP WM: Publisher cab file not building when using encrypted user login file
- TP WM/Android: Version number for publisher apps not displaying properly
- TP WM/Android: Logic rule for play sound not working and stops subsequent logic items from running
- TP WM/Android: Drop down values retained on close and re-open of form
- TP WM/Android: Lookup relationship field updating with blank in some cases
- TP WM/Android: Logic refresh action not working on grid controls
- TP WM: Drop down field with no assigned control crashes TracerPlus
- TP WM/Android: Logic set position "Top" is not respecting controls that are on tab
- TP WM/Android: Date calculations for a new date based on number of days not workin
- TP WM/Android: SQL Statements causes parsing error with single/double quotes in the data
New in TracerPlus Desktop 9.1.0.1256 (Nov 20, 2015)
- TP WM/Android/TP Desktop -- Publisher options: A Tracerplus add-on that allows for re-branding applications as your own
- TP WM/Android/TP Connect -- Auto-Licensing: Auto license of Device and TP Connect via web request
- TP Desktop -- Password protected project export files
- TP Desktop -- New Conditional Logic events: New events include on grid insert and update
- TP Desktop -- Multiple reports per session: Support for multiple print/messaging reports per session has been added. Choose between reports at the time of print or message, or assign different ones to different buttons
- TP Destkop -- Drag/Drop of TP Desktop projects: You can now drag and drop TP Desktop projects into the application to launch them
- TP Desktop -- File-->Add option: Added the ability to add sessions from one project to another. This can be used to merge 2 different TP Desktop Projects
- TP Desktop -- Export files can now be opened via File-->Open
- TP Desktop -- Projects now support revision level storing
- TP Desktop -- Conditional Logic Improvements: Usability improvements
New in TracerPlus Desktop 9.0.0.1155 (Mar 3, 2015)
- New Features:
- TP Desktop/TP WM/Android -- Conditional Logic: Allows a huge amount of control over presentation and processing of data based on dynamic variables
- TP Desktop/TP WM/Android -- Date Math: Allows for date addition/subtraction for calculations of things like expiration date, etc.
- TP Desktop/TP WM/Android -- DropDowns can now store a Database value independently from Display value: The idea that a selection like "Condition= New" can store a coded value like "1" to the database representing "New"
- TP Desktop/TP WM/Android -- Added Average calculated function: Average any number of TracerPlus data fields.
- TP Desktop -- Field import options from DB, Text, Excel data sources: Import your starting session field configurations from the above data sources. Quick way to have TP Desktop closely match your data structure in an existing database
- TP Desktop -- DropDown Item import options from DB, Text, Excel data sources: Quick way to import Drop Down items from an existing data source.
- TP Connect -- UI redesign to match closer to TP Desktop: Allows a more consistent interface between the 2 applications
- TP WM/Android -- GPS averaging option to allow more accurate GPS data capture: Allows a user-configurable number of GPS 'samples' which provides a more accurate result.
- TP Desktop -- Allows display of all control IDs on the form: Displays all control IDs on the form making it easier to interact with these controls in things like Conditional Logic.
- TP Android -- Better handling/scaling of different screen sizes/resolutions: Android offers a much larger variety of screens/resolutions. It was a challenge in 8.x to represent these displays in a consistent way.
- TP Desktop -- Add a form level controls 'lock' to prevent accidental moving of controls: Added onto the concept of 'locking' a control to now locking at the form level which locks all controls at once. Locking is very useful when desigingin large/complicated forms. It prevents accidental movement/change to existing controls.
- TP Connect -- Salesforce plugin now allows targeting of sandbox environment: A user can now test his sync configurations in a Salesforce test environment before deploying to his live data. This functionality must be supported by the user's SF account level.
- TP Desktop -- Add/Remove buttons added to Listbox and Radio button options: Added a more obvious way to add/remove items from a Dropdown list or radio button options
- TP Connect -- Project load performance during sync improved/optimized: More improvements to caching of project information so it does not need to be reloaded every time a user requests to sync
- Bug Fixes:
- TP WM/Android: File export not appending field names in header correctly.
- TP WM/Android: Pressing GO from Virtual keyboard caused TP to shutdown on some devices.
- TP Desktop: Auto Scaling was changing fonts incorrectly when re-sizing a form.
- TP WM/Android: Min length validation did not work for Radio Buttons.
New in TracerPlus Desktop 8.2.0.978 (Mar 3, 2015)
- New Features:
- TP Desktop/TP WM/Android -- New radio button field type.
- TP Desktop/TP WM/Android -- Form Designer timer control, to perform events at specified intervals.
- TP Desktop -- New Form Designer alignment controls.
- TP Connect -- Enhanced live mode performance.
- Bug Fixes:
- TP Desktop -- Solution Center Comment field not refreshing properly in sample projects ...
- TP Desktop -- Goto Control ID not working for images with a button action configured...
- TP Desktop -- All form designer toolbar icons should have a brief hover description
- TP Desktop -- Session and record count controls not correct for creating default form when scrolled on larger forms
- TP Desktop -- Copying a Confirmation prompt button action does not copy/paste all settings
- TP Desktop -- Undo not working fully when undo a form size increase
- TP Desktop -- No Confirmation Prompt option for Logout button.
- TP Desktop -- If you try to save project with blank Field Name you get an exception
- TP Connect -- Livemode grid sort sorting incorrectly
- TP Connect -- Doing A like(%) filter with nothing else causes Livemode to begin a batch sync
- TP Connect -- Importing a project and then using "Save" does not save the imported project.
- TP Connect -- Datatypes of stored procedure parameters are all set to string
- TP Connect -- Windows CE devices not syncing via TPConnect Sync All button
- TP Connect -- Tray icon not respecting service status
- TP Connect -- Autofind on scan in livemode does not work.
- TP Mobile -- Validation Operators are doing a string comparison
- TP Mobile -- Filename option for Export does not work.
- TP Mobile -- Validate Immediately stops Submit on error from working.
- TP Mobile -- Sort option not working in latest for drop down fields
- TP Mobile -- Parsing not working right when scanned with a smartform rule
- TP Mobile -- Grid pointing to a live session not initialized if displayed on a batch session
- TP Mobile -- Record count displays incorrectly when editing a record in live mode
- TP Mobile -- Grid Column Sort on a Cached Grid hangs
- TP Mobile -- DB First should select first record in a grid control aft...
- TP Mobile -- Issues when marking a grid control as not visible on form...
- TP Mobile(Android only) -- Data view is vertically scroll-able in live mode in some ...
- TP Mobile(Android only) -- Refresh on submit of GPS fields setting them to 0
- TP Mobile(Android only) -- Auto reconnect in live mode not working when a timer is used
- TP Mobile(Android only) -- Hide tab border for Android not working on some devices
- TP Mobile(Android only) -- Issue with multiple Lookups working in some projects
New in TracerPlus Desktop 7.1.1.682 (Nov 15, 2013)
- Database sync configuration settings with TracerPlus Connect integration.
- Live License Registration via TracerPlus Desktop Client Manager.
- Enhanced data grid configuration buttons.
- Configurable data navigation buttons.
- Configurable sync data from device button.
- E-mail and text message capabilities for instant reporting and alerts.
- Configurable RFID to read and write commands. (Requires Motorola "Z" devices)
- Data Lookup capability for all field types.
- Dynamic Parsing.
- Configurable SmartForm selection directs scanned data to pre-defined field.