TracerPlus Connect Changelog

What's new in TracerPlus Connect 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 Connect 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 Connect 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 Connect 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 Connect 10.5.0 Build 2079 (Sep 23, 2022)

  • Scan-to-Sync - TracerPlus Connect now generates a QR code for each Sync Profile. This QR code can be scanned by TracerPlus to initiate a synchronization.
  • All registration of perpetual and subscribed licenses are now handled by the TracerPlus client.

New in TracerPlus Connect 10.4.0 Build 1998 (Jul 14, 2021)

  • 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 Connect 10.4.0 Build 1997 (Jul 2, 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 Connect 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 Connect 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 Connect 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 Connect 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 Connect 10.0.0 Build 1671 (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 Connect 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 Connect 9.2.0.1374 (Jun 7, 2016)

  • 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
  • Bug Fixes:
  • TP Connect: Issue Adding sessions to a live mode profile after configuring a linked TP Desktop project
  • TP Connect: Folder for linking desktop project in connect doesn't do anything
  • TP Connect: Signatures to JPEGs option not working in some scenarios
  • TP Connect: Editing a record in live mode with sig/images set to custom path not working

New in TracerPlus Connect 9.1.0.1256 (Nov 22, 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 Connect -- Data syncing performance improvements: Improvements for both Live and batch mode have been added
  • TP Connect -- Sync on Cradle Connect: Added support to trigger a sync on device cradle connection

New in TracerPlus Connect 9.0.0.1155 (Mar 3, 2015)

  • New Features:
  • TP Connect -- UI redesign to match closer to TP Desktop: Allows a more consistent interface between the 2 applications
  • 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 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