Older Release Notes

Older Release Notes

FIN 5.0.3

Overview

The FIN 5.0.3 release is considered a 'service pack' release which typically contain minor bug fixes and feature enhancements. Numerous changes have been made to enhance product robustness and enhanced cybersecurity as well. 

Notable Fixes & Enhancements

  • Aux points & licensing have been enhanced. If the AUX points exceed the licenses "auxPoint" capacity, the aux points will then count towards the "point" portion of the license (if there is room). 

  • Newly added points through the DB Builder tree automatically get the aux tag (not through point library)

  • Points added from connectors that do not have the his tag are automatically given the aux tag

  • FIN now supports later versions of MAC OS Mojave 10.14 and the newest version of Catalina 10.15

  • Language support for all end user apps with the following languages: Spanish, Romanian, Italian, & French

  • FIN Install wizard improvements

  • EULA now has to be accepted for every new user's first login & with every FIN update

All Fixes & Enhancements 

  • Alarm Config Application now works with Microsoft's Edge web browser

  • Alarms refresh interval can be modified

  • User no longer Have to clear browser cache after every graphic edit

  • "By Category" in Logs was removed from the project Debug application

  • In dark mode and in DB Builder, when on a selected point on the navigation tree, the text in the debug popup is now visible

  • When no license is installed make the user install a license before using the product

  • Link to Documentation on the Licensing Error Banner was been updated

  • The project level Debug application is functional

  • End User Agreement popup must be accepted by all users in order to use the software

  • Removed Access Permission settings for super users.

  • Admins now have access to StackHub and Weather Applications

  • Admin and Operators do not have access to certain applications when app access is set by super users

  • Naming convention for projects now allows for numbers.

  • Invalid old password error popup has been renamed and is translatable

  • The create project form does not allow projects to have the same name.

  • An error popup is now shown when trying to create read only tags such as (curStatus, curVal, nextTime, nextVal) in the Property Editor

  • Snapshot cannot be restored in non demo projects [v.2292]

  • Newly added point/equip should have correct disMacro property

  • Stack Trace has been re-added to Folio errors

  • Folio file import doesn't seem to do anything, but text part works

  • In Folio clicking on a right arrow in columns now queries readById for that row

  • Saved filters are now applied in Folio

  • The Global Control tool was removed from Folio

  • The Funcs page overlaps the Add New/Edit Schedule Event

  • In Graphics Builder locked layer can be selected

  • If you click on the other app when you work on graphic builder you lose all the progress because leave page prompt is not appear 

  • Fin apps with #frame in url redirect to home if user has app access filters

  • Edited graphics are not displayed as updated if they are opened from Graphics app

  • Hyperlinks that use ID's in graphics aren't updated when using snapshots or converting from 4.5 to 5.0

  • No scroll bar on graphic that doesn't scale

  • The Virtual Points are not visible anymore if the collapse action is performed in Graphics Builder

  • Some apps now properly open if the Alarm Config app is open

  • Editing program changes mini app to graphics app instead of keeping the program menu open

  • Alarm programs that work well with some alarm configurations are automatically added to new projects

  • Accessing the logic builder program list after a new program was created no longer throws error

  • Deleted bLine Programs delete properly

  • Performing the edit and delete actions on a newly added block in the Variables/Routines throws errors

  • The Add Tags/Add Propriety window is transparent in the Filter Editor in Dark Theme

  • Cannot re-add an enum point to a schedule after removing it

  • Loading overlay persists if the browser is refreshed while a schedule is being edited.

  • Timezone can be specified for points created with the Template Wizard.

  • Template Save and Template Restore tools added to tool menus

  • Issue with app access filter options with FIN on Skyspark 

  • Only su level users can access Weather app

  • Not reading correct bacnet proprietary property

  • The bacnetServerInstance is the same for all the points of a Bacnet Server

  • Template button under BACnet discover grid view removed.

  • Tools menu item removed from Connectors mini-app.

  • BACnet server migrate not working if  migrate all data base

  • Some units imported incorrectly from a Modbus Connector

  • Can't add points from a Modbus Connector if the register map has imbedded commas.

  • Can't discover points from a Modbus Connector if the register map has imbedded commas.

  • Modbus register map fails to load if the register map has imbedded commas.

  • Linux installers not working using .sh or .deb

  • Error Alert shows when using the back button on mobile devices

  • Overlapping buttons present in Host app 

  • Alarm config keeps rows selected after performing an action

  • Changing the hisCollectInterval in DB Builder adds new value to old value instead of replacing

  • Connector identifier tag (fooConn) is added even if the tag is missing from the connProto property.

  • Haystack Cloning gave incorrect cur/write paths to points nested within folders.

  • The "Debug Info" tool for Connector tree doesn't open sometimes.

  • The "Organize Connectors" tool won't open.

  • BACnet discover fails when a project name contains an underscore '_'

  • Update Connectors tool from mini DB Builder is not opening.

  • Export PDF doesn't add the "compare" column.

  • Adding a custom name on a floor is adding an extra space in front of name

  • Sometimes switching trees in DB Builder while viewing essentials prompts the user to save even if no changes were made.

  • Drag and drop in Mozilla Browser is not working

  • Sometimes when trying to drag/move items in the Equip Tree fails

  • Can not change the unit of curVal in property editor.

  • The "Edit Relationship" button is not grayed out for a default, non-editable relationship.

  • Newly added points through the DB Builder tree get the aux tag (not through point library)

  • Points given history through the Essential view toggle button have the aux tag removed and vice versa

  • Points added from connectors that do not have the his tag are given the aux tag

  • Trying to use the Manual Set actions in the Global Control tool does not work.

  • Download Saved Records tool doesn't work

  • Action Category Permission tool doesn't work

  • Clone Equip-Point Tags tool doesn't work when points have transient tags.

  • Remove all config point tools

  • Read toggle button in essentials view for points is not removing the cur or {connType}Cur tags

  • Tuning Policy name not visible in  "Edit a Tuning Policy"

  • Tuning Policy Stats not working 

  • Sync Timezones For All Points doesn't work

  • Site Sync Timezone no longer throws an error

  • Users without graphic access can now properly access the DB Builder

  • Time & date tags can now be properly deleted

  • Property Editor: Adding a Duration data type to a Map data type throws an error when saving

  • Property Editor: Adding a Map Property is not displayed in the general property view 

  • That action option within the programs tree no longer throws an error

  • The  docDomkit API doc now opens up properly

  • Global Control Tool has been fixed

  • Adding schedule object from haystack connector no longer throws an error

  • Duration type is now properly saved after being applied to a property tag. 

  • Changing property tags from number to string is now properly retained

  • The right side menu has been slightly reworked in how it retains the active app as context is changed

  • User application access now organized under app-categories (End User Apps / System Integrator / Advanced) 

  • The right side menu now consistently retains the App-specific menu after launching them

  • Minor typo adjustment in the "view unique equips" tool 

  • DB Builder essentials editing no longer has the occasional misplaced "save" button when zoomed-in. 

  • Various pieces of UI have been fixed to no longer cut off long text values

  • Changing property tag types in the property editor is now properly recognized by the "apply" option

  • Fixed issue when drag an drop closed Haystack connectors in DB

  • Meter & Kind properties in the Essentials UI do not update properly

  • Operator Users will no longer see the option to upload files in Folio menu and apps (since they cannot upload to begin with)

  •  Saved Folio queries can now be cleared via the option in the common queries drop down

  • Log Levels Form: Added search functionality

  • Log Levels Form: Added scrolling (instead of pagination)

  • Added Missing API configuration properties in Settings under Home 

  • Some support for Italian, Spanish, Romanian, and French languages added

  • FIN now supports later versions of MAC OS Mojave 10.14 and the newest version of Catalina 10.15

  • Language support for all end user apps with the following languages: Spanish, Romanian, Italian, & French

  • FIN Install wizard improvements

  • EULA now has to be accepted for every new user's first login & with every FIN update

Documentation Change Notes 

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FIN 5.0.4

Overview

The FIN 5.0.4 release is considered a 'service pack' release which typically contain minor bug fixes and feature enhancements. Numerous changes have been made to enhance product robustness and enhanced cybersecurity as well. 

Notable Fixes & Enhancements

  • Added instructions for super user password strength

  • Global control tool is no longer broken

  • The drag and drop functionality on the Haystack connector in DB builder works

  • Generating tenant report with the finHtmlReporting pod works

  • Clone points displays incorrect connector Ref path issues is fixed.

  • The save functionality in the DB builder Essential view now works 

All Fixes & Enhancements 

  • Debug button in connectors now works

  • Debug function load time has been reduced 

  • Certificate can be retained without issue

  • Added a maxActivity property under the User section in the Settings page

  • Repeated login and out error eliminated

  • Added instructions for super user password strength

  • The password reset pop up now showed up upon reseting a user password

  • Adding tags by Column from a spreadsheet now works 

  • Adding tags by Name from a spreadsheet now works

  • BackupRestore even works with no top level record

  • Global control tool is no longer broken

  • Toggle from Grid view to Zinc view now works

  • Generating tenant report with the finHtmlReporting pod works

  • Error when generating Tenant report has been fixed

  • Adding Tenant to an Equip tool now works

  • Generating a Tenant report using the date picker works now

  • The func app UI has been optimized to display the bottom bar properly

  • The dark theme font is adjusted to improve the visibility of the text when saving a chart  

  • Points in the Point Graphics app can be reorder alphabetically 

  • Adding or editing a weekly event no longer generate an error

  • Adding a boolean tag to the tags column in the register map works with capital letters 

  • The "Hop count" setting from the "Add BACnet connector" window has been removed

  • The Debug Info button now displays information about the connector

  • The drag and drop functionality on the Haystack connector in DB builder works

  • All OEM build custom Icon displays without error 

  • The broken link when viewing the EULA on the first log in is fixed 

  • The Save and Cancel button displays properly when a point is edited

  • The functionality that display or hide apps from the menu section is fixed

  • Restoring a snapshot now displays a message indicating that it is Done and requires a restart

  • Navigating inside the Alarm Config app, the context now updates correctly

  • The filter functionality work with ID's 

  • Expanding the Tree view in all connectors is fixed 

  • When adding a connector without URI, the grid view is now displaying correctly 

  • Discovered points from connectors with the same dis name now get added to the database correctly

  • The save functionality in the DB builder Essential view now works 

  • Display the full name and the application number after a bulk import of a template is working properly

  • finGridFilter Axon function documentation has been updated

  • OEM builds have been optimized and are more stable

  • This version uses the latest Skyspark 3.0.22 

  • Template wizard connector issues have been resolved. Using the template wizard has never been easier

  • Clone points displays incorrect connector Ref path issues is fixed.

Documentation Change Notes