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Christian Hammacher edited this page Dec 16, 2021 · 49 revisions

Version 3.4-b7 (in preparation)

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.4-b7
  • RepRapFirmware 3.4-b7

New features:

  • Added new bottom navigation menu for mobile devices and made margins smaller depending on the screen size
  • Added back "Install Updates" button for standalone mode users
  • Moved plugin tabs to a single page and added new "Install Plugin" button to "External Plugins" page
  • Selected nodes on the object model browser can be copied using a new button
  • Added new npm run build-plugin script allowing users to build external plugins easily (see also the new plugin guide)
  • Added Japanese translations (thanks nyarurato)

Changed behaviour:

  • Reduced height of navigation menu items in desktop mode

Bug fix:

  • Webcams could not have an indefinite update intervals (0ms) which could conflict with MJPG streams
  • Layer stats were not properly regenerated after reconnecting to a Duet in standalone mode

Version 3.4-b6

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.4-b6
  • RepRapFirmware 3 or newer

New features:

  • Added search/replace/goto dialog to the G-code editor dialog (see here for the key mapping)
  • Prompt after editing config.g asks users to either reset or rerun config.g

Changed behaviour:

  • Modified default extruder feedrates to match values on PanelDue
  • When the controller is halted and the Reset button is displayed, the connection dialog can be dismissed
  • Added message to firmware update prompt advising users to install firmware updates over DWC in SBC mode only on explicit request

Version 3.4-b5

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.4-b5
  • RepRapFirmware 3 or newer

Changed behaviour:

  • Added divider to "Control Heaters" dropdown between button and temp controls

Bug fixes:

  • OM values boards[].mcuTemp, boards[].v12, and boards[].vIn were not nullable
  • Upload of multiple system files was no longer working as expected

Version 3.4-b4

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.4-b3
  • RepRapFirmware 3 or newer

New features:

  • Added support for password protection to SBC connections

Changed behaviour:

  • Increased default number of extrusion factor sliders from two to six

Bug fixes:

  • Order of displayed extruders depended on toggle order
  • Auto-completion drop-down list could overlap the code input

Version 3.4-b3

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.4-b3
  • RepRapFirmware 3 or newer

Changed behaviour:

  • Heightmap plugin is now based on BabylonJS (removes dependency to ThreeJS)

Bug fixes:

  • When the sys directory was set without 0: at the start, the path was truncated on the System Files page

Version 3.4-b2

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.4-b2
  • RepRapFirmware 3 or newer

New features:

  • Greatly improved performance for object model updates
  • Plugins may now register custom i18n data
  • Added controls from DWC-CNC fork

Changed behaviour:

  • Old-style rr_status requests are no longer supported
  • Built-In/Third-Party Plugins are now called Integrated/External Plugins

Version 3.4-b1

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.4-b1
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

New features:

  • Added preliminary Polish translations (thanks Chri55)

Version 3.3.0

Upgrade notes since version 3.2:

  • Saved G-codes from the inputs are no longer saved on the Duet to avoid excessive SD card wear
  • This will be the last DWC version that remains compatible with old-style status responses

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.3.0
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Bug fixes:

  • Layers chart was only cleared when the layer variable was set
  • Plugin upgrades were not working in standalone mode

Version 3.3-rc3

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.3-rc3
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Changed behaviour:

  • Job progress indicator now uses job.rawExtrusion instead of move.extruders[].rawPosition if possible
  • Changed caption of Third-Party Plugins to Machine-Specific Plugins

Bug fixes:

  • Overflow confirmation of Accelerometer plugin did not display translated message
  • Fixed selection problem on the Accelerometer page
  • Fixed issue where global variables could be hidden on the OM browser after a reconnect
  • Reset prompt after expansion board update was shown even if the mainboard was updated
  • Layer chart was not immediately cleared when a new print was started
  • Cache for simulated files was not properly cleared

Version 3.3-rc2

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.3-rc2
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

New features:

  • .deb packages can be installed if support for package management and root plugins is enabled in DSF

Bug fixes:

  • Global variables were not cleared on disconnect
  • Added new Disconnected state to indicate when DWC is not connected to RRF

Version 3.3-rc1

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.3-rc1
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Changed behaviour:

  • DWC does not ask for a firmware reset if the mainboard was updated as well

Bug fixes:

  • Arrow icon next to the code input was misleading
  • Status panel stopped updating if Z-probes contained gaps in the OM
  • Global variables were not properly updated in the DWC object model

Version 3.3-b3

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.3-b3
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

New features:

  • Added new accelerometer plugin with frequency analysis
  • Object model browser reads DSF API docs for property descriptions
  • When PanelDueFirmware.bin is uploaded, DWC asks for update via M997
  • Updated syntax highlighting for new G-code meta keywords
  • Added global namespace to the object model

Bug fixes:

  • In standalone mode no upload retries were attempted on upload errors
  • Update prompts were not shown when files were uploaded via floating buttons
  • Excessively long tool lists are queried using multiple requests (standalone mode)

Verson 3.3-b2

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.3-b2
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

New features:

  • Added new wizard for plugin installation
  • Rewrote backend for layers chart in standalone mode

Bug fixes:

  • When the "Decompressing" notification was dismissed too soon, an error message was written to the console
  • Setting all tool temps worked only if the tools array didn't contain gaps (null items)
  • New slicer time wasn't displayed correctly
  • Default speed factor was 10000% instead of 100% (only when not connected)

Version 3.3-b1

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.3-b1
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Changed behaviour:

  • Code reply notifications are no longer shown on the Console page
  • Display menu has been moved to the System page and added new option for Firmware
  • M568 is used for inactive tools to set the spindle RPM, otherwise fallback to M3/M4
  • UI allows already loaded filaments be loaded into other extruders

New features:

  • Added support for new heightmap format with variable axes
  • Object model explorer shows live values (configuration changes may need manual refresh though)

Version 3.2.2

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.2.2
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Bug fixes:

  • Auto-indentation used spaces regardless of last line indentation type
  • Fixed reset prompt for 0:/sys/board.txt (for STM and LPC users only)
  • Upload errors for dwc-settings and dwc-cache are no longer displayed
  • Spindle RPM inputs didn't wait for code to finish
  • Failed uploads for DWC system files are no longer shown
  • On-Screen Keyboard hid lower end of the text editor
  • When DWC reconnected in standalone mode due to HTTP 401, the rr_connect request was malformed

Version 3.2.0

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.2.0
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Changed behaviour:

  • Apart from the tool fan the first three fans are displayed by default
  • Reduced extrusion slider step size from 5% to 1%

Bug fixes:

  • When an error occurred during a plugin installation, the upload button became unusable
  • New code editor was always disabled in Chrome-based browsers due to touchscreen detection
  • Standard editor always displayed end of the file
  • Sometimes the heightmap could not be shown and only a black frame was displayed

Version 3.2.0-rc2

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.2.0-rc2
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Bug fixes:

  • New code editor has been disabled on touch devices for now due to incompatibilities
  • Extra sensors were labelled as heaters in the temperature chart
  • Change callbacks in the tool input component didn't check changed values properly
  • Simulation state wasn't recorded correctly in the job estimations panel
  • When connected in SBC mode multiple concurrent reconnect attempts could be started
  • Fixed G3 in the GCode Viewer

Version 3.2.0-rc1

Compatible versions:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.2.0-rc1
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Changed behaviour:

  • Added new dialog for up- and downloads of multiple files (similar to DWC1)
  • When an expansion board firmware update is performed, DWC asks for controller reset once done
  • Integrated new G-Code viewer plugin (thanks Sindarius)

Bug fixes:

  • Print control buttons could show wrong captions during (paused) simulations
  • Code input could keep previously selected suggestion even if it differs
  • Sometimes code promises were not resolved in the correct order in standalone mode
  • When M997/M999 were sent from code inputs, file upload errors for DWC files could be seen

Version 3.2.0-beta4

Changed behaviour:

  • Added new delay setting for SBC mode to reduce CPU usage on demand

Bug fixes:

  • Job progress didn't show correct simulation status when the simulation was paused
  • Pause/Resume button didn't show correct captions when the simulation was paused

Version 3.2.0-beta3

Compatible files:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.2.0-b3 or newer
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Changed behaviour:

  • Height Map plugin is loaded by default
  • Last job duration is now displayed on the Job Status page
  • Height Map plugin is automatically loaded if no settings could be loaded
  • Changed default height map viewing angle

Bug fixes:

  • Heightmap wasn't refreshed automatically
  • Text editor wasn't automatically focused when editing a file

Version 3.2.0-beta2

Compatible files:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.2.0-b2 or newer
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Changed behaviour:

  • robots.txt is no longer part of the SD package
  • Plugins may inject their own plugins into the App component
  • Added new on-screen keyboard plugin (primarily for Raspberry Pi touchscreens)

Bug fixes:

  • When loading the settings from local storage, no plugins were started
  • When loading the heightmap, only an error message could be seen
  • Added missing "Starting" item to the status type enumeration
  • When creating a new macro the new editor was not activated
  • Visualizer wasn't displaying live G-code files correctly
  • Fixes for the new code editor
  • Made plugin loading more robust

Version 3.2.0-beta1

Compatible files:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 3.2.0 or newer
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Changed behaviour:

  • Plugins may now be loaded. Refer to the plugins directory for further details
  • The Height Map has been moved to a built-in plugin (see Settings -> General -> Plugins)
  • Increased maximum editor size from 16MiB to 32MiB
  • JSON outputs are automatically formatted in the Code Console
  • Replaced /sys/dwc2- JSON files with /sys/dwc- (rename them manually to restore your DWC settings)
  • Option to revert to DWC1 has been removed

Bug fixes:

  • Fixed some incompatibilities to RRFv2
  • Code input occasionally required enter to be pressed twice to send a code
  • Base URL as defined by compile options was not respected in the connectors
  • Depending on the configuration inputs for bed/chamber heaters were disabled
  • Under special circumstances the "Reset heater fault" dialog could never time out

Version 3.1.1

Compatible files:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 2.0.0 or newer
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Bug fixes:

  • Downloading filaments did not work
  • When opening large files in DWC, a timeout exception could be thrown
  • When connected in SBC mode, the kinematics key could be incorrectly updated
  • Duplicate notifications were not closed again automatically
  • Display messages from M117 were displayed multiple times

Version 3.1.0

Compatible files:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 2.0.0 or newer
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Changed behaviour:

  • When installing expansion board updates, DWC waits for the status to become not 'Updating' before moving on to the next one

Bug fixes:

  • Mesh edit dialog sent wrong M-code when using delta kinematics
  • Resetting the speed and extrusion factors worked even when the UI was frozen
  • Datetime was not updated after a firmware reset
  • When returning from a filament directory on the Filaments page, the "Create Filament" button was no longer visible

Version 2.1.7

Compatible files:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 2.0.0 or newer
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Changed behaviour:

  • Codes that only consist of comments no longer wait for a response

Bug fixes:

  • Message box axis controls are shown again for unhomed axes
  • HTTP code 503 was not properly handled

Version 2.1.6

Compatible files:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 2.0.0 or newer
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Changed behaviour:

  • Message box axis controls are only shown if the requested axes are visible and homed

Bug fixes:

  • Filament assignment was not updated when using RRFv2 or older
  • IAP files could not be uploaded
  • Upload of update ZIPs was not working
  • The file path in the edit dialog could be wrong after returning from a deeper directory

Version 2.1.5

Compatible files:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 2.0.0 or newer
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Bug fixes:

  • Mesh edit dialog area showed the wrong inputs for delta kinematics
  • Menu item to disable mesh compensation was always disabled

Version 2.1.4

Compatible files:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 2.0.0 or newer
  • RepRapFirmware 2 or newer (1.2x may work but untested)

Changed behaviour:

  • Added new object model fields from RepRapFirmware

Bug fixes:

  • Wrong fans were displayed when connected to RRF 2.x or older
  • Layers were not properly restored when DWC reconnected to a SBC
  • Job progress during a simulation used the filament usage instead of fle progress
  • Reset button was shown after an emergency stop even if DWC was not connected
  • Zoom is now disabled on mobile devices
  • Job file list was stuck in loading state when multiple files were uploaded
  • Webcam icon was no longer shown
  • Title of the webcam image referenced a wrong translation

Version 2.1.3

Compatible files:

  • DuetSoftwareFramework 2.0.0
  • RepRapFirmware 3.01-RC7 to 3.01-RC8 (others may or may not work - untested)

Changed behaviour:

  • Button asking for printer reset is shown after 4s when the printer enters the Halted state

Bug fixes:

  • Print stats were not always updated as intended (Duets in standalone mode)
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