Patch 3.18-P006

Continuous feature integration makes it possible to implement enhancements in several different categories into our product.

NGA

  • The Microsoft SQL* (MS SQL) backend for NGA is now officially supported
    • General purpose relational database
    • Well established and trusted database solution sought after by customer base
    • Widely used within Siemens
    • Redundant operation possible
    • Platforms: Windows (DB & client), Linux (client)

Dashboard

  • Customer can now upload their own, custom SVG widgets

    • To expand the functionality of the Dashboard and increase the number of widgets in Dashboard projects, it is now possible to upload SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic) widgets directly as packaged ZIP files via the browser.

Driver

  • S7+ driver:
    • Now periodically reads channel diagnostics data.
  • OPC UA Client:
    • Now supports dynamic alarm conditions, e.g., from the S7 1500 PLC.
    • Now supports the reading and writing of structured data as JSON strings.
    • Structured data can now be used as possible parameter for method calls.