FIN 5.1.8
- Ricky Villa
Overview
[Release date: February 17, 2025 - v5.1.8.812]
The FIN 5.1.8 release is considered a 'service pack' release. Service Packages typically contain minor bug fixes and feature enhancements.
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.
Certificate Management for FIN Upgrades and Downgrades
Upgrading to the latest version: If you upgrade to the newest version of FIN, you must re-upload any custom signed certificates required for HTTPS proxy access.
Downgrading from version 5.1.8 or higher: If you downgrade from version 5.1.8 or higher to an earlier version, you must re-upload any custom signed certificates required for HTTPS proxy access.
Important Note: If custom certificates are not re-uploaded, FIN will automatically revert to using default self-signed certificates.
Notable Fixes & Enhancements
F200 Default Settings
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
Settings app:
History purge = 6 months
Snapshot purge = 2
Alarm purge = 30 day
Actions
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 resolved an issue with FIN schedules going blank after rebooting the FIN service when using the BACnet read/write feature configured through the BACnet Schedule Configuration tool.
All Fixes & Enhancements
| BACnet: 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 Octet string properties of Network Port Object values now show correct values. The properties were IP_Address, IP_Default_Gateway, and MAC_Address. |
| BACnet: Added Reinitialize Device Service - Cold Start Option. |
| BACnet: Fixed schedule issue where it went blank after a reboot when using BACnet read/write feature via the BACnet Schedule Configuration tool. |
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. |
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