Like the previous version 2.7, the Expert software 2.8 must be used in conjunction with HomeServer 3/FacilityServer and the older hardware versions. Please note that this version is incompatible with HomerServer 4/FacilityServer.
Expert software: New functions
Language changeover in HS+FS Expert
Create new: New dialogue when creating a project. There are three options to choose from.
Support of multilanguage HSL files
QuadClient: When running QuadConfig, the language currently set in the Expert will be transferred as an additional parameter.
QuadClient: When running QC-System, the language currently set in the Expert will be transferred as an additional parameter.
QuadClient: When running QC-Transfer, the language currently set in the Expert will be transferred as an additional parameter.
Program start: If the last project opened is no longer available or the Expert is started for the first time, the "Create project" dialogue appears with the option of opening an existing project as an alternative.
Program start: When application is started for the first time, the user will be asked for the basic path, the project path and the path for backup copies.
Expert software: Bugfix
HSLZ import adjusted to multilingual function.
When the HS/FS Expert is started for the first time, it is now also possible to import an existing project archive in the "Create new project" dialogue.
Create project: Fields not used will be deactivated/greyed-out.
Communication objects: Error when importing empty folder in ETS4 projects.
Now the USB BCU is preset for a new project.
Help: Adjusted to new URLs.
Help: Functions as a "stand-alone" exe
Project/Interface: The user-specific selection for the HSUpload folder is now shown correctly.
Folder: When setting up the HS/FS Expert, now "Backups" will be suggested again as the designation for the "Backup copies" subfolder.
Project/HSUpload: The transmission of the QC configuration now functions correctly.
Firmware: Optimisation
Optimisation when accessing the QC interface has been carried out.
The communication object gateway sends the process image after the connection has been established.
Firmware locked, communication only possible with Expert 2.8.
Waiting time for ending the write process for a project is increased.
Firmware: Bugfix
Error when connecting to the QC has been eliminated.
Error when connecting to the HS Monitor has been eliminated.
Error when calling /hslist from Safari browsers has been eliminated.
