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RSWA 4.8.0 (Upcoming)

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Various optimizations and feature updates to TDS, Desktop Tools and Array Explorer.

TDS Download​

Breaking​

  • For security reasons, the logo must now be located inside C:\ProgramData\tessonics\tds2\data\img\ and the logo_name parameter in the settings must be relative to this directory.
    • Allowed file extensions: .png, .jpe, .jpeg, .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .ico, .tiff, .tif, .svg, .svgz.
  • For security reasons, TDS will redirect all API requests to it's proper URL before responding. On redirection, HTTP queries might not forward authentication headers which will result in Unauthorized responses. Make sure to target the URL TDS is listening on when using API calls.

Features​

  • New Snapshots feature:
    • TDS allows for the creation of template data snapshots which it can be reverted to at any time.
    • These can be used as a backup strategy to create historical restoration points for error scenarios.
    • Available in the Admin Panel.
    • Snapshot directory can be set in the tds-server.json - it is advisable to set this to a shared network drive. Snapshot Feature
  • Overhaul of the Device Manager page:
    • Instant overview over all devices.
    • Upload to revisions while still managing other devices.
    • Display template revisions of all online devices. New Device Manager Page
  • Reset of account passwords via CLI:
    • Password Reset: server administrators can use the TDS command-line interface to reset passwords for all accounts, including the default admin account.
    • To reset the password call tds-server.exe change-password from the TDS installation directory.
  • On startup, TDS will display the logs for diagnosis. TDS Log View
  • Filter inspections by device serial. Filer by Device Serial
  • Overhaul of the TDS installer:
    • Allows setting the installation directory.
    • Asks for TDS name/hostname/port during installation.
    • Optionally enables the TDS system service.
    • Doesn't block installation if another application is running on the desired port.
    • Updates the TDS configuration file to contain all latest feature flags.
    • Notice: For updating, we recommend users to install TDS v4.8 into the same directory as the existing TDS or uninstall the previous version before.
  • Increased the amount of allowed characters for part/group/joint/reason names.
    • Notice: We discourage using names longer than 50 characters as this could cause potential display issues on some screens.
  • Small UI updates all around.

Bugfixes​

  • Fixed product overview bug that would show incorrect inspection/measurement numbers.
    • Mostly when importing inspections from the V3 software.
  • Fixed Today and Yesterday filters for report pages.
    • These now show entries from 00:00:00-23:59:59 today or yesterday respectively instead of (now-24h) up to now.
  • Fixed incorrect timestamp bug on inspection measurements.
  • Fixed spot weld sorting on part report page - now sorts alphabetically.
  • Fixed "Select All" checkbox on inspection page not enabling the "Print"/"Export"/"Delete" buttons.
  • Fixed error messages when using invalid filter values.
  • Fixed an error with user creation that made username duplication possible.
  • Reordering of columns for CSV exports fixed.
  • Fixed display errors for parts with certain special characters or double quotes (") in names.
  • On inspection reports, parts with image errors now show an error message instead of loading images forever.
  • Inspection images get now reopend if selecting the bullseye icon on a given joint.
  • Display "Access Denied" message instead of being redirected to the login screen when logged into a user without proper permissions.
  • supervisor users can now access the user-reports page if hide_operator_names is active.
  • Fixed /welds/viewMany endpoint is now accessible without authentication as in previous versions.

Array Explorer Download​

Features​

  • During inspection, increased contrast of active spot flag on images. Increased Flag Contrast
  • Selecting the Thumbnail button will switch back to last active image.
  • Toggleable setting to remain on the same side while inspecting welds.
  • Update to display of dead elements inside Probe Configuration:
    • Fixed bug where some weaker elements were highlighted, even though they were still working properly.
    • Must select Auto Setup to view red elements.
    • Display warning popup with instructions if problematic elements are found.
    • Changed color to dark red. Probe Configuration Warning

Bugfixes​

  • Fixed mid thickness button showing an ellipsis on middle plate thicknesses with two significant digits after the decimal.
  • During inspection, when switching to the next spot, continuous mode is now stopped if it was active before.
  • Fixed bug where images would sometimes be displayed in the wrong aspect ratio.

Desktop Tools Download​

Features​

  • Quick Collection now available:
    • Inline with the v3 Designer features, joints can now be marked for the Quick Collection.
    • They will appear in the separate Quick Welds/Bonds panel and can be manipulated there.
    • The selection is client specific and temporary - Desktop Tools will forget the selection on restart, just like with Designer in the V3 software suite. Quick Collection Feature
  • Images can be imported from the clipboard (Ctrl+V).
  • Additional keyboard shortcuts.

Bugfixes​

  • Logs out after deactivating currently logged-in user.
  • User display is now refreshed on password change to reflect the new protection status.
  • Fixed access violation when hitting refresh on an open image panel.
  • Fixed occassional access violation bugs when importing joints from clipboard.
  • Fixed occassional bug with assisted nugget calculation.

V3 -> V4 Importer Download​

Bugfixes​

  • Fixed reason UIDs not being imported into TDS properly.