NTester™ Revision History

Version 1.0 – Initial Release - 05/31/2002

Version 1.1 – Scheduled Release - 07/23/2002

·         Printing format was altered to print dynamic heights for each test result.  This allows text to be larger and more readable. 

·         Tests selected in the wizard are now replicated in the main screen when the wizard is complete.

·         Progress bar now resets to zero between tests.

·         Test chooser in wizard now defaults to default test selections.

·         Test wizard interface was simplified by using defaults on some options.

·         About screen information was updated

·         The judgment screen now does not show when there are communication problems

·         Test selection tree now stays visible when user presses enter while tree is selected.

·         Expression builders were added to assist in encoding and decoding specific test variables such as:  schedule months, days, date and global time.

·         Cancellations out of the wizard interface now only show the appropriate buttons.

·         Any community name is now accepted in the test variable configuration screen.

·         Most recent files listing under the file menu selection now has the ability to contain ten entries.

·         Points now show as (24/50) format rather the number of point only (24).

·         Added test variable filter allow filtering of test variables, options are: show all, show selected, and show critical.

·         User interface was improved for resolutions of 800x600.

Version 1.1.5 – Incremental Release - 08/30/2002

·         Screen now refreshes properly when print screen is closed

·         NTester now initializes to full screen.

·         The Get Enhanced Sub-Surface Sensor Data test now reports the proper value for essSubSurfaceMoisture as essSubSurfaceSensorError.

·         The first page of the test results report now contains the correct header for the test statistics.

Version 1.1.6 – Incremental Release

·         Timeout settings for communications are now being utilized by the software.

·         Communications retry test variables are now being utilized by the software.

Version 1.2.0 – Scheduled Release - 10/17/2002

·         Point to Multi-Point Protocol over serial port connectivity added.

Version 1.2.1 – Incremental Release – 10/25/2002

·         The test connection button now includes a more robust detection algorithm.

·         Communication error detection now gives the user more detailed feedback.

·         Security tests have been modified to show the user more information and minor problems with object decoding have been fixed.

·         DMS tests including the font table now use the correct object identifiers.

·         DMS memory management tests now allow the user to choose changeable or volatile memory type.

·         Test output window now properly labeled and the output is formatted so the user can read all of the output.

·         The object dmsSignAccess is now decoded properly.

·         DMS tests involving permanent messages have been correct to utilize the correct CRC.

·         The DMS test display volatile message A now correctly decodes the result of the message activation.

·         The DMS test blank the sign now includes a judgment dialog for observing whether the sign is blank.

·         The DMS test involving short power loss time now allows the user to adjust the time and has a choice between changeable and volatile message types.

·         DMS test including illumination objects now decode the responses correctly.

·         The DMS test that includes fan error detection now functions.

·         The DMS test that includes lamp error detection now functions.

Version 1.3.0 – Scheduled Release – 12/09/2002

·         CCTV test suite added

·         DMS Daylight Savings Test Case – added timeout test variable

·         DMS Door Open Test Case – bit associations for doors is now decoded properly

·         Submit Comment Web Link now available from pull-down menu

·         SNMP Request Identifiers – ID’s now increment allowing packet identification

·         DMS Software Reset Test Case – Test Case now properly sets object to reset device

Version 1.3.3 – Incremental Release – 12/31/2002

·         Clear Output Window button added to toolbar

·         Clear Test Results button added to toolbar

·         Configuration file redesigned to import/export configuration of NTester and now includes test selections and user information.

·         Expression Builder is now available for all variables when configuration or data files are loaded.

·         DMS Test Cases that send messages – test variables were added to both declare whether device supports beacon and/or pixel service and whether the feature should be enabled with message.

·         DMS Pixel Test Test Case – pixel error information is now properly decoded

·         DMS Event Log Test Case – log results are now properly retrieved

·         Wizard Test Selection – test selections now stay selected when navigation through wizard.

·         Traps received via Point to Multi-Point are now synchronized by using a POLL HDLC packet to retrieve correct packet.

·         File Overwrite Warning – a warning is now issued if the user is about to overwrite a file and allows user to change the name of file to be written.