Friday, December 23, 2022

Dynamic Graphics Part 3 - Tips+Tips+Advanced


Here is a new video on using Dynamic Graphics in GTViewer.  This video is Part 3 and covers Tips, Tricks, and Advanced Features.

Monday, December 05, 2022

Dynamic Graphics Part 2 - Dynamic Highlights


 

Here is a new video on using Dynamic Graphics in GTViewer.  This video is Part 2 and covers Dynamic Highlights.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

GTViewer Data Server version 6.0.0.10 (Release Candidate) is Available

   

GTViewer Data Server version 6.0.0.10 (Release Candidate) is available for testing.   


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06.00.00.10 - 11/22/22
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- NEW - #8361 - If Logging Level is set to 10+, a verbose logfile is created just for Web App Data operations.

- FIX - #8362 - Registration Prompt Text was sometimes garbled depending on the encryption key.

- FIX - #8363 - GTViewer Data Client - Changes to account for Registration Prompt changes in GTVDS.

- NEW - #8364 - A verbose logfile can now be created for User Manager.

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06.00.00.08 - 11/09/22
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- CHG - #8357 - GTShareViewer - The Create/Reset tab has been removed.  It was not working as users expected.

- FIX - #8358 - The ResetServer.aspx was requiring a validation of Admin group, but the Custom User Manager implementation wasn't validating it correctly.

- FIX - #8359 - The users.ini file was still being loaded with Custom User Manager mode.


- NEW - #8360 - GTVDS_Reset - Additional information added to login error messages.



Thursday, November 17, 2022

Dynamic Graphics Part 1 - Dynamic Labels



Here is a new video on using Dynamic Graphics in GTViewer.  This video is Part 1 and covers Dynamic Labels.

Friday, November 04, 2022

Wednesday, November 02, 2022

GTViewer Data Server version 6.0.0.5 (beta) is Available

  

GTViewer Data Server version 6.0.0.5 (beta) is Available for testing.   This version is potentially the Release Candidate.

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06.00.00.05 - 11/02/22
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- FIX - #8345 - Fix to Max User determination.  GTViewer Data Client could not log in if over the limit.

- FIX - #8346 - Usage File is now purged if more active users in file than max licenses.   This happens if you decrease the license count.

- FIX - #8347 - GTVDS_UsageFileViewer - Sorting by Last Used (date) did not do anything.

- FIX - #8348 - Registration Required flag is set to option is set to optional if user is not valid.   Clients were still asking for Registration info even when user was invalid because of no licenses available.

- FIX - #8349 - GTVDS_Reset - Sorting by Last Used (date) did not do anything.

- NEW - #8350 - GTVDS_UsageFileViewer - If the previous file is valid, it will be automatically loaded.  Also, if you select a different file from the droplist, it will be loaded automatically.

- NEW - #8351 - GTVDS_UsageFileViewer - Support added to double-click on ListViews to copy to Clipboard.

- NEW - #8352 - GTVDS_Reset - Support added to double-click on ListViews to copy to Clipboard.

- FIX - #8353 - GTVDS_ReturnLicense - Form was cleared before the return took place preventing the device id from being returned.

- FIX - #8355 - Returning a License was not clearing the Registered User Info.

- NEW 8356 - GTVDS_Reset- Additional information added to login error messages.

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06.00.00.04 - 10/12/22
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- NEW - #8342 - The UsersIniFile value added to the Application object so the Custom User Manager will have access to that information.

- NEW - #8342 - A Second Custom User Manager Example is provided that simulates the default one that uses the users.ini file.

- FIX - #8343 - The First Custom Users Manager Example expanded to have an Admin user and its Initialization method now verifies that the required fields are not blank.

- NEW - #8345 - Documentation Updates (GTViewerDataServer.doc, GTVDS_CustomUserManager.doc, and GTViewer-DataCollection.doc).


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06.00.00.03 - 10/04/22
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- NEW - #8336 - Support for User Registration Info in the Usage File Viewer.

- NEW - #8337 - Support for User Registration Info.

- FIX - #8338 - Many refinements to the User Registration functionality.

- FIX - #8339 - Better error handling when the Registration File and Audit File can't be created or used.  Handled exceptions were slowing the server down even though the exceptions were handled.  Now if a file is inaccessible, it is set to invalid and no more attempts will be made to use it for the session.

Friday, September 23, 2022

GTViewer Data Server version 6.0.0.2 (second beta) is Available

 

GTViewer Data Server version 6.0.0.2 (beta) is Available for testing.

What's New in the 2nd Beta:

  •  Support for User Registration where the server can collect information from a user (like name, email, phone) and associate it with the license (or Device Id).  It is optional and the information it collects is configurable.
  • Upgrades to the Activity Log which include the Device Id and an additional description field.
  • Updates to GTViewer Data Client to support User Registration as well as some interface improvements.
  • A new file transfer method for downloading project files to make fewer requests and provide a slight performance improvement.
  • Support for Custom User Managers.   A custom assembly can now be included with the product to perform user authentication however you want.  There are some limits here, but it opens up a new way to implement your own authentication process.


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06.00.00.02 - 9/23/22
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- FIX - #8324 - GTVDS_Poster - The current tab was not saved correctly and would restore as the next tab over.

- FIX - #8325 - GTVDS_Poster - The Browse button on the Session Graphics Records did not work.

- NEW - #8327 - Support for User Registration added.

- NEW - #8328 - GTViewer Data Client - Support for User License Return added.

- NEW - #8329 - GTViewer Data Client - About menu item added.

- NEW - #8330 - GTViewer Data Client - Connect button will use red text when the input is waiting for it to be pressed.

- NEW - #8331 - GTViewer Data Client - If no Data Project are available for the user, it will give a message saying so instead of just having an empty list.

- NEW - #8332 - Updates to GTViewer_Activity.csv. QueryStr attribute no longer populated.  Added Description Attribute. Session Id is no longer populated. Device Id attribute added.

- NEW - #8333 - New communication method added to GetFiles.aspx to improve performance for downloading files.  Must have a Client that will support it.

- NEW - #8334 - Registered User support added.  Allows up to 5 attr/value pairs to be associated with a Device Id. Client must support the feature.

- NEW - #8335 - The ability to provide a custom User Manager has been added. Template library project is available.


More info on the first Beta here.

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06.00.00.01 - 7/13/22
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- FIX - #8268 Minor optimiation to the Date() filter function.

- NEW - #8286 Project List Group support added.

- NEW - #8292 PostImage.aspx will now provide a client error message specifically for when the WebAppImages does not exist.

- NEW - #8296 - GTVDS_Reset 6001 - Features added to download the current Logfile and Usage Files.

- NEW - #8297 - GTVDS_Reset 6001 - Save Password option added.

- NEW - #8298 - GTVDS_Reset 6001 - History has been added to the Server URL so you can pick from the last 20 used.

- FIX - #8299 - The .CSV Activity file could have records truncated if the server was stopped or crashed.  Now, all records are flushed when written.

- NEW - #8301 - Usage Audit File added to log all users Added, Returned, Purged for Inactivity.

- NEW - #8302 - User License management is now enforced instead of just tracking.

- NEW - #8303 - License return is now supported.

- NEW - #8307 - New Tools:  GTVDS_Poster, GTVDS_ReturnUser, GTVDS_UsageFileViewer

- NEW - #8306 - GTViewer Data Client 6001 - ServerURL and Data Directory now save history.

- FIX - #8313 - Fix to the formatting of the Line Count in logfiles.

- CHG - #8314 - Registration Keys are now product version specific.

- CHG - 8315 - Regular Security Mode is no longer supported.  The default is now Enhanced mode.

- NEW - #8316 - All Tool Apps now provide a valid User Agent for Login requests.

- FIX - #8318 - Form Layout adjusted for GTManifest, GTVDS_Reset, GTViewerDataClient to better support lower resolution screens.