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What's New in Release 8.0 (a.k.a. 7.15.4)

Cross Copy Restored

The Cross-Copy function that was removed in release 7.1 has now been restored with a server based version and with a robust network error checking mechanism. This new version only works if the cross-copy service is installed on a server. All configuration files (e.g. alarms, setpoints, templates, setup notes) are automatically up-copied to the server as they become newer and then down copied to the eDARTs.

The nice thing about this method is that all maintenance of files for the eDARTs can be done on the server. You can delete unused molds, pre-add new molds (folders), add .html or .txt files for Setup Notes, re-name molds and so on without having to be at the eDART. This way an administrator can keep the documentation properly organized and current and be sure that it will all be available at every eDART when the jobs are started. And of course it makes sure that all critical control settings for transfer, part sorting and so-on are current across the plant (or group) regardless of where the process is run. And, if you add a new, blank eDART to the network it will automatically get populated with the latest setups from the server.

This release installs some background software that communicates with the server. If the server does not have the cross-copy service running on it then no copying will take place. In that case you must use the manual "File Copy" tool found on the eDART main menu.

See the Cross-Copy User's Manual for details.

Rare Missing Data Point

Sometimes data points were not stored in the phlat files or sent up to the system overview + process viewer. This occurred if the cycle rolled over to the next cycle before the sending or storage was complete. Now the mechanism is set up to be synchronous so that all points are captured properly.

Flush of Data to Disk on Alarm Change

Increased Memory for Sequence Data