Overview
[Release date: January 3rdFebruary 17, 2025 - v5.1.8.xx812]
The FIN 5.1.8 release is considered a 'service pack' release. Service Packages typically contain minor bug fixes and feature enhancements.
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Java update For all future builds, Java version 11 or newer is now required. Please ensure that your server environment is updated to at least Java 11 to maintain compatibility and to access the latest features and security updates. Failure to update may result in build failures or unexpected behavior. Updating to a newer Java version will not only ensure compatibility but also enhance performance and security. To ensure you’re using the correct version, please reference the guide here. |
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Certificate Management for FIN Upgrades and Downgrades
Important Note: If custom certificates are not re-uploaded, FIN will automatically revert to using default self-signed certificates. |
Notable Fixes & Enhancements
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Based on customer feedback, we’ve configured default settings for the F200 for new installations and project creation.
Host Settings:
Log purge = 30 day
Password expiration = 0
Max failed login attempts = 0
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Previously, selecting the actions value field caused the point actions to break. This issue has been resolved, and the Zinc syntax now remains intact, ensuring point actions function properly.
BACnet and Schedules
We have fixed a FIN schedule issue where it went resolved an issue with FIN schedules going blank after rebooting the FIN service when using the BACnet read/write feature when configured via through the BACnet Schedule Configuration tool.
All Fixes & Enhancements
| BACnet: Accumulator objects are now imported as kind type Number. |
| BACnet: Support ARM64 architecture |
| BACnet: Updated BACnet revision PR1.18, which includes Engineering units, BACnetWeekNDay and UTC_Offset configurable: Removed Optional Properties: |
| BACnet: When writing new values to the BBMD_Broadcast_Distribution_Table, BBMD_Accept_FD_Registrations, FD_BBMD_Address, FD_Subscription_Lifetime properties, the Changes_Pending property now updates to TRUE as expected. When the IUT (Implementation Under Test) is configured in Foreign mode, it now correctly handles out-of-range property values during WriteProperty requests. |
| BACnet: The BACnet Octet string properties of Network - Port object is now available, providing access to the configuration and properties of a device's network portsObject values now show correct values. The properties were IP_Address, IP_Default_Gateway, and MAC_Address. |
| BACnet: New object type Timer and change_of_timer event type Added Reinitialize Device Service - Cold Start Option. |
| BACnet: New BACnet Elevator Object Types and COV Property Multiple Services bit support in default server device Fixed schedule issue where it went blank after a reboot when using BACnet read/write feature via the BACnet Schedule Configuration tool. |
BACnet: The process for configuring BACnet schedule objects in FIN has been updated. With this new update, we now support both read and write syncing between FIN and BACnet schedules. | |
| BACnet: Support for Aarch64 GNU/Linux is now available. |
| BACnet: BACnet Schedule object now supports all string encodings for Empty list_of_object_property_reference. |
| Dashboards: Expansion of rollup interval options |
| Dashboards: Fixed issue where the dashboard wouldn't load in the main view. |
Dashboards: Boolean points with the enum tag now update their curVal in the Dashboards app. | |
| DB Builder: The enum tag with a long list of state texts is now properly displayed without running off the screen. |
New and Updated Docs
Batch Record Editor: The Point Libraries are now sorted alphabetically. | |
| Dashboards: Enum points now update in Dashboard app. |
| Dashboards: Dashboards now seamlessly adapt to different screen resolutions. We've resolved issues with widget resizing and repositioning to ensure a consistent display across all devices. |
DB Builder: Selecting the same tree node now correctly displays the corresponding page, even after the node has been dragged. | |
F200 Device: Included new default settings upon installation and project creation. | |
Language Translation Update: Chinese | |
| Point Essentials: Selecting the value field of the actions no longer breaks the Zinc syntax, ensuring the point actions remain functional. |
Schedule: Weekly event values are now correctly displayed when they are edited. | |
Snapshot: Previously, if a snapshot had a folder that identified as a file during restoration, it would fail. This has been corrected, ensuring that the folder is restored properly as a folder from snapshots. | |
| Summary: The summary popup now accurately displays the correct point values for entries with Chinese character names. |
| Template Wizard: Enhanced the Discover window with search and sorting capabilities for faster device identification. |
New and Updated Docs
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