Release Notes: Latest Software Apps and Cloud Enhancements
August 6, 2024
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In our mid‑summer software and cloud‑server release, Paragon Robotics introduces several exciting features and enhancements, and addresses a variety of issues to improve your overall experience with our systems. Key additions include search functionality in the +App dialog, an updated user interface with new icons in the app launcher, revised sidebar and tabs views that simplify navigation, and a fresh icon suite. Our primary application, DataRecorder, now respects a sensor’s preferred unit when charting in DataAnalyzer, and the Launchpad application now allows editing of custom dashboards.

We have also implemented numerous bug fixes and minor improvements. These include enhancements to the network‑settings dialog, automatic detection of wireless devices when an N‑Series gateway is claimed, improved data‑retention for N‑Series connections, and increased reliability for password resets and account registration. DataAnalyzer now better supports zoom scaling, and the mass‑manage logging dialog in DataRecorder has been refined. Additional fixes ensure consistent reads in systems with frequent writes, faster charting in DataAnalyzer, accurate database configurations, and improved Unicode character support. We have also updated documentation and resolved various minor issues to provide a smoother user experience.

Feature enhancements:

  • Search functionality in the +App dialog
  • New icon view in the app launcher
  • New sidebar view
  • New tabs view
  • Rollout of a new icon suite
  • Launchpad now allows editing of custom dashboards
  • DataRecorder respects a sensor’s preferred unit when charting in DataAnalyzer if the logging entry lists that sensor as the most recent data source
  • Bug fixes & smaller improvements:

  • The network‑settings dialog correctly respects child device positioning.
  • Automatic detection of wireless devices when an N‑Series gateway is claimed and the devices are communicating.
  • Improved data‑retention logic for N‑Series connections that drop, with an enhanced hole‑filling algorithm.
  • Improved reliability of self‑initiated password resets.
  • Enhanced user experience during account registration.
  • DataAnalyzer now respects zoom scaling across additional use cases.
  • The mass‑manage logging dialog in DataRecorder now supports a “check/uncheck all” button.
  • Preferred units are respected in all DataRecorder settings for each device and sensor.
  • The DataRecorder “download sensor data” button now works with logging entries, not only with a specific sensor.
  • The “last synced” date in DataRecorder is now accurate for devices with child databases.
  • Settings no longer display an erroneous password to administrators when inviting a user to their domain.
  • Ensured strong consistency for reads in systems with high‑frequency writes.
  • Optimized DataAnalyzer’s charting library calls, removing a call that could cause hangs.
  • Corrected the classification of certain databases that previously appeared as “Other”.
  • Ensured full Unicode support for user‑entered text.
  • When refreshing DataAnalyzer, newly logged data now re‑renders correctly when queued data is enabled.
  • Resolved an erroneous “Changes have been made to your system” dialog prompt.
  • Charting in DataAnalyzer now respects the setting to show or hide queued data.
  • Ensured accurate configuration options for DB14 in DataRecorder.
  • Disabled the ability to toggle Classical mode in the Settings application.
  • Improved documentation.
  • These updates reflect our ongoing commitment to delivering robust, reliable, and user‑friendly solutions for your monitoring, control, and data‑logging needs. Whether you are managing complex energy systems, optimizing HVAC performance, or safeguarding environmental data, our applications are built to meet the highest standards of performance and flexibility. We remain dedicated to evolving our platforms so you can achieve your goals efficiently and effectively, supporting a broad range of industries with precision and innovation.