Release Log
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FRAMR.Cockpit
Version 86 – Release 19.09.2024
New Features:
- The layout editor has been enhanced with a rich-text editor to allow for improved text formatting.
- Newsletter signup within the user account has been added.
- Data records can now be sorted by the start and end date of visibility, making content management and scheduling easier.
- The ability to export and import playlists has been added to simplify playlist exchange and backup.
- The “Infoterminal” module has been updated to provide advanced functions for information displays.
- The “Video Input” module has been adapted to support the use of external sources directly on the HDMI input of the FRAMR. Player PRO.
Bug Fixes:
- The initialization of storage now occurs in a timely manner to ensure proper storage at all times.
- Uploading playlist CSS files is now possible, and they are correctly loaded in the preview.
- An issue with text entries containing quotation marks has been fixed in the data manager.
- The “Fly In” transition now works correctly without causing a black screen.
- Scheduling based on weather and parameters is now available for all JET customers.
Version 85 – Release 05.06.2024
New Features:
- Modules can now be displayed based on local weather data (location must be specified in the Player settings).
- Layers can now be displayed via scheduling.
- An online indicator is now shown in the Player list and detail view.
- Google authentication has been added.
- The IP address of a Player is now displayed on the initialization screen.
- A keyword filter for calendar entries has been added.
- When adding employees, a message is now displayed if the user account does not exist.
- A “One-time Playback” mode has been added at the playlist level.
- Design adjustments have been made to group settings.
- The design for copying playlists has been improved.
- New options such as scroll option, margin, button border thickness, and color have been integrated into the Layout Designer module.
- A Rich Text Editor has been integrated into the Layout Editor module.
- The “Weather” module now allows changing the font color.
Bug Fixes:
- The buttons during calendar data import are now appropriately spaced apart.
- A distinction is now correctly made between group and device with the same ID in a scheduled playlist.
- A bug in the weekly schedule spanning over midnight has been fixed. A new version has been integrated into the animation engine to address issues with time switching.
- Password input no longer fails, and case sensitivity is ignored during login.
- Certain filenames that were previously not uploadable can now be uploaded.
- Fixed an issue with the order of data management.
- Drag & Drop at the end of the timeline now correctly displays the content instead of in the browser.
- The text in the HTML code editor now matches the displayed text.
- The transition design has been adjusted to match the new design.
- The QR code on the initialization screen no longer flickers.
- Very large files (8GB and above) can now be offline stored more efficiently.
- Sending a variable to another device in the Layout Designer module now works as expected.
- A display issue when replacing a device has been resolved.
- The player view now fully loads in all browsers.
- Uploading TTF files under Windows is now possible.
Version 84 – Release 13.03.2024
New Features:
- Overall UI redesign
- Preview of modules in the editor
- Module for Powerpoint presentations
- Module for Youtube LIVE
- Modules for embedding Facebook, Instagram and X posts
- Module for QR codes
- Module for videos from remote locations
- Rounded corners & shadows for layers in the playlist
- Notification in case of missing group playlist on single schedule
- Thumbnails for (new) videos in playlists
- Drag & drop file position selectable in the playlist editor
- Auto software update for players can be activated via parameter
- Redirect message after authorization in Teams channel modules
- Scrolling in the website module can be activated / deactivated
- Password reset, registration & login with email address
- New fade animation with black frame in between when changing module
- Modal overlay windows have been redesigned
- Variable conversion
- Performance in the playback loop optimized
- Alert and dialog messages in the frontend software are suppressed
- Installation script for slugs
- Delete single events from recurring appointments
- Store keyboard codes in variables
- Ability to see plugin module changes in preview and on player without clearing cache or reloading
Bug Fixes:
- Calendar module: RRule functionality restored
- Last layer in the playlist could be deleted
- Player Settings (Shift + Insert) now working again in the USB media player website
- Variables are now correctly detected even for short periods
- EXDATE in iCal recurring calendars is now evaluated
- Modules now clean up correctly in the preview
- Variables now work in the layout editor preview
- All files are now preloaded in the layout editor
- Streaming modules are now displayed in the module list
- Changed playlist settings are now displayed after reopening the settings form
- In the HTML code snippet module, a <script> tag can now be added
- The USB website now also starts when the player is offline
- Relationships between objects are now correctly removed when an object is deleted
- QR code in the directory module fixed
- Events in the data management now load correctly
- Large files could not be saved
- Users with “+” in their username can now view their profile
Version 83 – Release 06.11.2023
- Feature: Note for supported player variants in module form if not all devices in the group support the module
- Feature: Module Teams Messages
- Feature: Module Microsoft Powerpoint
- Feature: Module Playback Instruction
- Feature: Module HTTP Request
- Feature: Module HTML Code Snippet
- Feature: Module Layout Designer – Action: HTTP Request
- Feature: Module Website – Placeholders are now supported in the URL
- Feature: Module Infoterminal – Notice if the data source has not been created
- Feature: User interaction in layers can now be disabled
- Feature: Important layer settings are now displayed as icons in the timeline view
- Feature: Playlist layer can now be copied
- Feature: Design adjustments in the playlist layer selection field
- Feature: Resolution can now be selected during video conversion
- Feature: Module selection in the playlist can now be filtered with a search field
- Feature: Data import tasks
- Feature: Automatic software update can be enabled in player settings
- Bug: Files with an apostrophe (‘) were not displayed correctly
- Bug: Emergency mode – Error when the file on the server is not available for the first download
- Bug: When creating a playlist in player view, the new playlist was not displayed in the modal window and below in the actions
- Bug: Module Layout Editor: Column was displayed too small when moving
- Bug: Calendar – Detail field was not filled when clicked multiple times
- Bug: HTML5 player did not accept variables via Cloud API command
- Bug: When deactivating any timeline element via the context menu in the playlist, the currently open element was displayed as deactivated
Version 82 – Release 28.08.2023
- Feature: HDMI CEC module
- Feature: Notifications can now be marked as read individually
- Feature: Improved planning of playlists
- Feature: Implemented evaluation of M3U files in the Audio-Stream module
- Feature: Migration to the Tiktok API V2
- Feature: Improved “Infoterminal” module
- Feature: General start and end date option for data entries for visibility and sorting.
- Bug: Conversion of MOV files to MP4 format failed with some videos
- Bug: Issue with initial registration
- Bug: Error with volume control caused by cloned playlists
Version 81 – Release 30.05.2023
- Feature: Module “Text to speech”
- Feature: Timezone selector in module “Clock”
- Feature: Playlist preview – Reload on save
- Feature: Design enhancements in playlist preview
- Feature: Design enhancements on playlist scheduler
- Feature: Additional configuration in module “Directory”
- Feature: Clear variable on display module if conditions met
- Feature: USB media player on FRAMR.Player (Firmware 4.23+)
- Bug: Error 404 occasionally stopped playlist while showing module “Weather”
- Bug: Typos in FRAMR. Cockpit
- Bug: Sony OSD occasionally showing while displaying playlist
- Bug: Translations in module “Directory” missing
- Bug: Playlist preview “Custom resolution” scaled infinite if no values were set
Version 80 – Release 27.03.2023
- Feature: New Module “Tiktok Videos”
- Feature: Module “Layout Designer”: New element Swiper
- Feature: Module “Layout Designer”: Expand and collapse sub-elements
- Feature: Additional logging of edit actions
- Feature: Redirect to player settings after adding your second or more player
- Feature: Trigger firmware update via cockpit player actions
- Feature: Display HTML5 player URL in player settings
- Bugfix: FRAMR. Calendar – Mark entry as not to be overwritten by import again
- Bugfix: Increased timeout after time error message will be send
- Bugfix: Module “Directory” – Preview does not work
- Bugfix: Module “Layout Designer”: Fixed listener ID
- Bugfix: Module “Layout Designer”: Fixed listener Routine
- Bugfix: Module “Layout Designer”: Adjusted trigger event, now triggers on touch start / mousedown
- Bugfix: Fixed non-existent files interrupting the cleanup of screenshots
- Bugfix: Module “Clock”: Not centered when layer is too small
- Bugfix: Module “Stocks”: Fixed API endpoint
- Bugfix: Ticker now works correctly when stage is rotated
- Bugfix: Module “Next Playlist”: Playlist switch error
- Bugfix: Enabling/disabling player checkbox does not show changes
- Bugfix: Socket vars were triggered multiple times in the event of writing
- Bugfix: When starting FRAMR. Frontend with internet connection, an unchanged playlist is not rebuilt after data retrieval anymore
- Bugfix: Deleted appointment is not removed from the appointment view
- Bugfix: Design fix in map editor
- Bugfix: Design fix when creating data collections
Version 79 – Release 07.02.2023
- Feature: Module Weather – New weather provider Apple Weather Kit (previously Dark Sky)
- Feature: Module Layout Designer – New elements, copy paste, UI enhancements
- Feature: Module Infoterminal – Improved overall module
- Feature: Search in filebrowser
- Feature: Copy playlist from playlist editor
- Various bugfixes
Version 78 – Release 12.12.2022
- Feature: Module – Layout-Designer
- Feature: Module templates
- Feature: Optional warning when there is not content shown on your player
- Feature: Custom fonts
- Feature: Module PDF from URL
- Feature: Create playlist from player scheduler
- Feature: Improved interactive 3D map in module Directory
- Feature: Added ALT description text for file browser files
- Feature: Overall group activity protocol list and export
- Bug: Fixed video bug
- Bug: Fixed player offline check on some devices
- Bug: Fixed module Countdown on firmware 4.20+
- Bug: Fixed drag&drop onto playlist
- Bug: Playlist schedule not working on firmware 4.20+
Version 77 – Release 19.10.2022
- Bug: Fixed submitted player software version
Version 76 – Release 17.10.2022
- Feature: Added module NDI video stream (beta) (Firmware 4.20+ required)
- Feature: Improved module Directory
- Feature: You may now use placeholders in all modules
- Feature: Added configurable font settings
- Feature: Added most recent emojis in fonts
- Feature: Added gender settings in user account
- Bug: Fixed disable player button
- Various bugfixes
Firmware
Version 4.27 – Release date 27.05.2024
New Features:
- FRAMR.Player PRO2 – HDMI-IN: Added HDMI signal passthrough capability.
- TCP-Control: Support for setting variables via TCP commands.
- Elgato Stream Deck Support: Enabled the use of the Elgato Stream Deck as a customizable button control interface.
Bug Fixes:
- Touchscreen Responsiveness: Fixed issues with the touchscreen not responding under certain conditions.
- USB Media Features: Added support for special characters on USB media devices.
- VPN Connection MTU Limit: Resolved MTU limit issues affecting VPN connections.
- Settings Validation: Enhanced the validation process to prevent corrupt settings files.
- Suppress Popup Messages: Prevented general alert and dialog messages in FRAMR.Player Frontend, which can be triggered by websites and other HTML content.
Version 4.26 – Release date 12.03.2024
New Features:
- Settings Optimizations: Improved performance and usability of the settings menu.
- LVDS Displays (IOT2): Added support for various Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) displays for the IOT2 device.
- FRAMR.Sensor Bidirectional Communication: Enabled two-way communication with FRAMR.Sensor devices.
- Limited Keyboard Input: Implemented functionality to restrict the number of characters or values allowed for specific keyboard inputs.
- USB Media Features: Added support for using USB media devices for data storage and retrieval.
- USB Update Auto-selection: Improved USB update functionality to automatically select the correct firmware for the connected device.
- USB Feature and Settings Import: Added the ability to import features and settings from a USB device.
- PRO2 AP-Mode Button: Introduced a dedicated button for activating Access Point (AP) mode on the PRO2 device.
Bug Fixes:
- SIMCOM Modem Compatibility: Resolved compatibility issues with specific SIMCOM modem models.
- Network Default Gateway Handling: Fixed a bug related to handling the default gateway for network connections.
Hardware:
- Player IOT2: Introduced a new media player specifically designed for the IOT2 device.
Version 4.25 – Release date 14.11.2023
New Features:
- Hardware Support:
- Intel Processors: Linux Kernel 5.15.119
- ARM Processors: Linux Kernel 5.10.160
- ECO2/PRO2: Added support for HDMI-CEC
- USB Features:
- Added USB update function
- Settings: Import/export via USB possible
- Transfer USB media to internal hard drive
- Security:
- Added option to set a password
- Sensors:
- Added support for FRAMR.Sensor HUB
- Streaming:
- Added NDI-HX support (license required)
- RTSP audio playback possible
- Software:
- Added openurl API
- Completely redesigned settings
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed issues with firmware updates over proxy
- Fixed issues with software updates over proxy
- Fixed touchscreen calibration error (rotation)
Hardware:
- New Player PRO2
Note:
The NDI-HX function requires a separate license.
Version 4.23 – Release date 31.05.2023
Improvements:
- Touch Display: Enhanced handling for a smoother and more responsive touch experience.
- Networking: Improved WiFi connection performance for better stability and speed.
- Display: Fixed an issue causing a small font size on the OSD (On-Screen Display).
New Features:
- Hardware Support: Added support for AMD GPUs, expanding graphics compatibility.
- FRAMR Integration: Incorporated functionality for the FRAMR.Add-On button. (Note: Specific details regarding functionality may be required for a more comprehensive log.)
- Media Playback: Introduced an optional USB Media Player, providing additional playback options.
- Network Configuration: Extended Proxy configuration capabilities for more granular network control.
Version 4.22 – Release date 27.02.2023
New Features:
- Touchscreen: Added multi-touch calibration tool for improved touch accuracy.
- Hardware Support: Introduced support for new hardware platform: ECO2.
- Wireless Access Point: Added AP mode functionality (turning the device into a wireless access point).
- Log Management: Implemented log rotation for better log file management.
- Security: Added ISDCAC extension for enhanced security.
- System Monitoring: Integrated framr.eye watchdog for system monitoring.
- File System Health: Added automatic check of data partition filesystem health on boot.
Bug Fixes:
- Serial Communication: Resolved issue with RS232 cleanup process.
- Mobile Connectivity: Fixed issue preventing modem from functioning during first boot.
- Hardware Detection: Optimized hardware detection for improved accuracy.
- System Stability: Fixed issue with hardware watchdog.
- Networking: Resolved issue with secondary DNS server in settings.
- Security: Fixed URL validation in proxy settings.
- System Recovery: Implemented functionality to save the old kernel for fallback purposes.
- ECO1: Fixed issue with headless mode functionality on ECO1 devices.
- Audio: Resolved audio problem encountered in dual mode.
Version 4.21 – Release date 24.11.2022
New Features:
- Web Interface: Added a plugin for automatic cookie acceptance.
- API: Introduced a new API endpoint for time synchronization:
/api/synctime
Improvements:
- User Interface: Enhanced visual elements in Settings, OTA updates, and USB updates.
- Display: Fixed missing splash screen text.
- Hardware Monitoring: Resolved inaccurate CPU temperature readings on InfoTV3 devices.
Bug Fixes:
- OTA Updates: Addressed issues with updates on devices with less than 2GB RAM.
- FRAMRECO Software:
- Fixed low audio volume issue.
- Resolved issue causing a loop reboot.
- Fixed keyboard shortcuts not working on boot.
- Enabled headless boot functionality.
- Security: Fixed missing vnc password after factory reset.
- Settings: Resolved issue with settings not being written at the correct interval.
- Logs: Fixed excessive log entries related to NFC.
- Firmware: Added missing rtw88 firmware present in version 4.20.
- Hardware Compatibility:
- Fixed detection issue with InfoTV (black NUC) devices.
- Resolved missing sftp functionality introduced in version 4.20.
Version 4.20 – Release 17.10.2022
Hardware & Software Enhancements:
- Linux Kernel: Updated to version 5.15.49 for improved system stability and performance.
- Hardware Acceleration:
- Added Intel VAAPI hardware acceleration for improved video processing.
- Enabled FRAMRECO hardware acceleration for smoother software performance.
- Streaming Support:
- Introduced NDI (Network Device Interface) support for professional video production workflows.
- Integrated RTSP (Real-time Streaming Protocol) support for broader streaming compatibility.
- Hardware Compatibility:
- Extended support for Intel 11th Gen CPUs (gen11).
- Included a picom compositor specifically optimized for gen11 CPUs.
- Customization: Added boot logo rotation functionality.
Networking Improvements:
- PRO Player: Implemented network bridge mode for enhanced network configuration options.
- Automatic Reconnection: Improved network behavior to automatically reconnect upon missing DNS information.
Security & User Interface:
- SIM PIN Management: Added the ability to unlock the SIM PIN directly through the settings menu.
- API Enhancements: Introduced a new parameter for the “apicall” function.
- FRAMRECO Detection: Improved software detection for various FRAMRECO variants.
- Log Management: Optimized log file format for better readability.
- NFC Optimization: Limited NFC data transmission to only occur when a receiving device is present.
- Remote Debugging: Enabled remote debugging capabilities for easier troubleshooting.
- Settings Management: Added functionalities for exporting and importing player settings.
- Touchscreen Calibration: Provided a dedicated button in settings for easy touchscreen calibration.
Bug Fixes:
- Networking: Resolved issue causing missing TCP connection when using the “send to” function.
- Touchscreen: Improved touchscreen calibration handling for better accuracy.
- Boot Process: Fixed unnecessary DHCP activation during boot.
- Hardware Monitoring: Addressed inaccurate CPU temperature readings on FRAMRPANORAMA1 devices.
- Web Interface: Fixed issue preventing IP address changes within the Cockpit interface.