What's New in Cscape™ 8.60B ?

In previous release (Cscape 8.52B) we have introduced a few key improvements, which are still present in the newest release. To see a complete list please visit our 8.52B archive.

8.60B takes us one step further...

Cscape 8.60B introduces XL6 - a new 5.7'' Colour Touchscreen !!

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Cscape Improvements

1. Addition of Separate Subroutines Blocks
2. New Feature - TAPI support
3. Addition of 32 bit Timer Block
4. New Timer Block with 1s & 1ms resolution
5. New Connect/Disconnect feature
6. Addition of new graphical Timer Object
7. Move Protocol Settings ability in Protocol Configuration window
8. Support for Envision RV software
9. New protocol - Modbus TCP/IP via Serial
10. Better project handling - Compoud Project File

Corrected and Known Issues

Corrected Issues

Known Issues and workarounds

Separate Subroutines Blocks

The logic module concept introduced in Cscape 8.5 is extended to allow specific subroutine blocks to be created which may be called either from the main organisational modules, or from each other.

TAPI support

New, standardized communications dialog incorporating TAPI (Windows Telephony Interface). It is no longer necessary to enter a ‘Modem initialisation String’ when using Cscape over a modem line – the modem is selected from a list of Windows installed modems and is automatically configured by Windows. This dialog is now common between Cscape, Envision RV, and Envision FX.

Improved Timer Block

With extended accumulator capacity (now 32 bits) and improved choice of resolution (1ms & 1s added) you can now measure process time even more accurately.

Connect/Disconnect feature

A new button will be available to connect and disconnect Cscape from the Target device. This will allow a much quicker means of releasing the serial port if it is required to run another package which uses the serial port (Envision, SCADA, OPC,
etc.).

Timer Object

A new timer graphics object will read a timer accumulator (or any other register) and display it formatted directly as a timer (for example 632 suitably formatted would appear as 01:03.2)

Move Protocol Settings between ports

Ability to easily move protocol settings from port-to-port, without the need to erase and manually re-enter the settings.

Change the whole configuration in just one simple click.

Envision RV support - Envision models and Move to Envision feature

New models: Creating screens for PC use including larger 1920x1080 pixels widescreen

Move to Envision automatically releases PC communication ports and starts Envision RV with the current Cscape project (one click of the mouse!)

Modbus TCP/IP support

Modbus/TCP (slave) Ethernet protocol support for XLe, XLt, or XL6 controller with the HE-XEC Ethernet Communications Module installed. This is accomplished in Cscape using the “Open Port” and “Modbus
slave” function blocks

Compoud Project File

Plus you have all the benefits of past Cscape™ releases:

• Project Navigator
• Provides significantly faster online debugging
• Video Input Option with all SVGA Color-Touch Models
• Recipe Manager
• Dynamic Shape Attributes (circle, rectangle, line)
• Works with the Optional 4,000+ Graphical Library, Cscape™ with Symbols
• Graphical Gauge Object: Provides "Automotive" Style Gauges
• And much more.

Corrected and Known Issues

Cscape 8.60B Corrected issues

1. Pause ‘n’ Load problem Fixed
2. Exported programs for OCS4/5/651 for Compact Flash are now readable by the OCS.
3. Upload of program with multiple languages retrieves the language information.
4. Goto dialog with errors don’t produce multiple error boxes.
5. Extended Register Support for Receivex and Transfer Communication blocks
6. Removable Media File Copy Supported. This function block allows files to be moved from one Removable Media file location to another.
7. Workspace Window set up preserved for subsequent file loads.
8. Missing protocol file no longer causes a Cscape Crash.
9. Serial Operations suppressed if no device is detected on the currently selected communication interface.
10. Modbus Protocol backward compatibility issue fixed.
11. A logic find for applications with multiple main logic blocks now finds elements in all logic blocks.
12. An error check for applications with multiple main logic blocks now operates properly across all logic blocks.
13. Fixed a problem where Target ID was changing to invalid value 65535.
14. Fixed a Menu Object problem where 12 entries or longer could cause a crash of Cscape Graphic Editor
15. Fixed a problem where crash of Graphic Editor and subsequently saving the file would result in an application file saved without graphics content.
16. Several Datawatch window fixes and improvements. Previously, if a reference on the DataWatch was listed multiple times, deleting one instance of the reference would cause all other instances to stop updating. This has been addressed.
17. Fixed an issue where viewing the Time and Date toolbar as a floating toolbar could prevent Cscape from opening the next time it is launched.

Cscape 8.60B Known issues and workarounds

1. When switching between Classic and Standard Cscape mode, ensure that the project Navigator is closed (not just docked) before making the switch. 
2. The Status Bar is required for correct operation of the Project Navigator. When using the Project Navigator ensure the Status Bar is in view (If not operations involving serial communications will be disabled). 
3. .Cpj Files may not be opened by Double clicking.
   Workaround – Start Cscape and open directly from the file menu.
4. Avoid setting long timeouts (>2000 milliseconds) in the communication options page to prevent sluggish Cscape operation when nodes are absent.
   Workaround – use the new “Disconnect” button to turn-off communications.