DMP Release History

Version 8.2.6509.31792 (Tuesday, January 16, 2018)

Changed – Adjusted schedule import logic to allow for overlaps in imported schedules [DMP-805]

Version 8.2.6156.18969 (Tuesday, November 08, 2016)

Added - Standardized code workflows for continuous integration and deployments (** non-functional change) [DMP-745]
Changed - Improve logic for deleting videos from disk [DMP-785]
Changed - Refactoring of IValueConverter usages to make it more self-documenting (** non-functional change) [DMP-762]
Changed - Adjusted date/time format of CSV schedule export to an agnostic structure of YYYY-MM-DD [DMP-755]
Changed - Replaced Microsoft Unit Test runners with NUnit runners (** non-functional change) [DMP-744]
Fixed - Only the first schedule conflict was being logged [DMP-791]
Fixed - Processing a coupon code that has an obvious invalid date range would cause an application crash [DMP-783]
Fixed - Ingesting a Swank USB drive while "Aux Input" was running would give a false-positive error message [DMP-780]

Version 8.2.5870.18312 (Wednesday, January 27, 2016)

Added - Official support of Intensity Pro 4K card [DMP-774]

Version 8.2.5778.15956 (Tuesday, October 27, 2015)

Added - Official support of DeckLink SDI 4K card [DMP-719]
Added - Hardware serial number is included with the exported log file [DMP-653]
Added - Log message created when the preview window opens and closes [DMP-763]
Changed - Available content displayed in the intermission list should only have currently playable content [DMP-705]
Fixed - Delete intermission button always appears enabled [DMP-683]
Fixed - Deleting multiple titles simultaneously leaves a single content row in UI [DMP-672]
Fixed - Intermission list entries that are outside of license range have no indication that they will be skipped [DMP-705]
Fixed - Renaming a content's title when it is playing is not reflected in the lower summary screen [DMP-761]

Version 8.2.5659.16127 (Tuesday, June 30, 2015)

Added - Selecting an invalid image for overlay now gives an alert dialog [DMP-699]
Added - Information about a Swank USB content drive is now logged when user processes drive [DMP-678]
Added - UI click events in the "Preview" video player window are now clearly logged
Added - Skipping intermission items because the player is outside of the content's license range is now clearly logged [DMP-717]
Changed - Updated the embedded ML-MP license keys
Changed - WiX installer tools upgraded to version 3.8 ( ** software build server )
Changed - Installer will now purge installation directory on uninstall action
Changed - Title bar in the installer UI now includes the software version number
Changed - Improved stop and start logic for supportive Windows Services
Changed - Duplicate bulletin names are no longer allowed [DMP-695]
Changed - Reworked copy schedule forward modal to show validation errors in-line [DMP-698]
Changed - A limit of 999 was set on the "End After" field in Copy Schedule Forward modal [DMP-687]
Changed - Removed minimize and maximize buttons from application closing dialog [DMP-689]
Changed - In the footer area of UI, font size and element spacing was improved
Changed - Reduced memory footprint of older output libraries [DMP-725]
Fixed - Long text that overflow in alert windows are visually hidden [DMP-700]
Fixed - Confirm dialog for deleting a time change shows localization key in title (Cruise Liner only) [DMP-697]
Fixed - Application crashes when adding non-image (or non-supported) file in the Bulletin Manager [DMP-676]
Fixed - Trace log message is missing details when skipping a scheduled playback because Scheduler was disabled [DMP-679]
Fixed - Minor typos in trace log messages

Version 8.2.5162.13838 (Tuesday, February 18, 2014)

Changed: Improvements to content security settings (deployed by installer) [DMP-709]
Changed: Revved minor build number in splash image from "8.1" to "8.2" [DMP-710]
Fixed: Error thrown when using large content names [DMP-690]
Fixed: Localization of date format in "Next Up" image had en-GB value in en-US list [DMP-680]
Fixed: Application crash when opening a non-RTF file in Bulletin Manager [DMP-704]
Fixed: Some localization strings were missing [DMP-693]
Fixed: The "tail" of some lowercase characters was hidden in title field of "Next Up" image [DMP-708]
Fixed: Any *existing* scheduled item could be dragged outside its license range, but playback rules were still enforced [DMP-703]

Version 8.1.4938.21113 (Tuesday, July 09, 2013)

Added: Missing localization strings and implementations (Bulletin, Next Up image)
Added: Video device driver information is now included in logs
Added: Seeding vendor info for potential re-branding cases
Added: Seeding alternate video playback libraries for future consideration (version 1.3.1.3)
Changed: WiX installer tools upgraded to version 3.7
Changed: Shortened interval period between content purge checks (Note: Not the same as expiry threshold)
Changed: Unified more element styles into a single location
Changed: Improved UI for applying a coupon code, and user may now import code from a text file
Changed: Improved trace logging in broadcast libs and coupon code processing
Changed: Time Change module now allows user to specify both date and time (Cruise Liner only)
Changed: Removed unused libs from video output project
Changed: Enlarged text within Quality Assurance image to improve readability (Cinema Player only)
Changed: Improved background logic of file renaming from the "upgrade" button
Changed: Elaborated a few module titles in the application (e.g. "Scheduling" changed to "Schedule Manager")
Changed: Staged new interops for online PowerPoint conversion ( ** Deployed to website on August 20, 2013 )
Fixed: Some of the "Confirm" dialog implementations has enough text to cause hiding/overflow
Fixed: Trace logging was unclear in certain areas, and missing some parameter outputs
Fixed: The "Next" item in summary field is still visible after lineup ended (Cinema Player only)
Fixed: Rebuilt the matching logic on movie downloads to prevent metadata duplication (Cinema Player only)
Fixed: Daily maintenance of player EXE could interrupt intermission video within large gaps in schedule
Fixed: Changing machine culture affected the date/time formatting used in some trace log entries

Version 8.0.4790.24653 (Monday, February 11, 2013)

Fixed: Schedule import throws serialization error
Fixed: Content shown in "Lineup" module was not reconsidering when the date rolls over (Cinema Player only)
Fixed: Under certain conditions, metadata is duplicated for similar movie downloads (Cinema Player only)
Fixed: Application crashes in certain cases when reconsidering "Lineup" module after applying license extension (Cinema Player only)
Changed: Repositioned some elements on Next Up image to prevent visual cramping
Changed: Synopsis column datatype modified to accept unique characters
Changed: Clarified existing trace logging if movie decryption fails

Version 8.0.4759.23629 (Friday, January 11, 2013)

Added: Export of DMP schedule to another DMP -- Note this requires scheduled content to already exist on destination DMP
Added: Alert message about WMS Publish stopping briefly when switching between local content and Aux Input
Changed: Toggling "Show Synopsis" checkbox when playing Next Up intermission now refreshes image displayed
Changed: Visual enhancements to Next Up image -- poster art has reflection, shifted text fields
Changed: Next Up image includes the next scheduled item after the advertised content (if enabled from “Show Synopsis”)
Changed: Condensed the Schedule tab UI slightly
Changed: Toast notifications now include the DMP software icon
Changed: Improved trace logging on many background tasks and complex processes
Fixed: Movie art on USB drives should be inspected for proper type and structure
Fixed: App shutdown warning not showing "Next Up" verbiage when that intermission is playing
Fixed: Loading custom content is not assigning a value to the "InsertedOn" field in database
Fixed: The "Please insert Swank drive" message was still visible while processing a USB drive
Fixed: Toast for the last film decrypted/loaded is quickly replaced by the "drive completed" toast

Version 8.0.4715.25948 (Wednesday, November 28, 2012)

Added: Capturing details about all desktop displays found during app startup
Added: System tray icon, plus "toast" notifications on progress of long-running tasks (Ex: USB update drive processing)
Fixed: Clear DRM Cache button throws an error (Cinema Player only)
Fixed: Quality Assurance playback is not evaluating correctly against business rules (Cinema Player only)
Changed: Swank early window content is now added as "new" in Content Library, instead of replacing duplicates (Cinema Player only)
Changed: Added more logging to background Windows services
Changed: Additional trapping/handling for Windows service shutdowns and startups
Changed: Continued merging more style definitions into single location
Changed: The warning message field when adding custom content is now hidden
Changed: Disabled some resolution/refresh combinations that are incompatible with some BlackMagic hardware
Changed: Slight reposition of controls in "Video Settings" tab to prevent hiding on 1024x768 resolution

Version 8.0.4687.23721 (Wednesday, October 31, 2012)

Fixed: Playback rules for pre-home video content is incorrect (Cinema Player only)
Fixed: The "Today's Schedule" view now refreshes whenever a date/time change is executed by the DMP software
Changed: Shortened interval period between content purge checks (Note: Not the same as the expiry threshold)
Changed: Logging messages improved on background services

Version 8.0.4653.26082 (Thursday, September 27, 2012)

Changed: Hotfix for adding films to intermission playlist
Changed: Refactored "Add Custom Content" workflow with new modals
Fixed: Currently playing content in Cinema Player does not stop when the app shuts down
Fixed: Clearing the DRM cache during lineup playback is not causing relevant buttons in content library to reconsider
Fixed: "Play Now" and "Delete" buttons are not being reconsidered on content playback starts and stops
Added: Missing localization strings for Lineup in Cinema Player

Version 8.0.4646.30576 (Thursday, September 20, 2012)

Added: New "auxiliary input" intermission type
Added: Clear DRM Cache button (Cinema Player only)
Changed: Popup windows for true modal forms
Changed: Correction to DeckLink SDI hardware detection from broadcast platform libraries
Changed: Improved trace logging
Changed: Upgraded broadcast platform libraries to 4.3.1.3
Fixed: Lineup re-ordering sometimes leaving orphaned rows behind (Cinema Player only)
Fixed: Various UI state change bugs

Version 8.0.4601.26942 (Monday, August 06, 2012)

FIxed: Hotfix for Cinema Player module initialization

Version 8.0.4597.23538 (Thursday, August 02, 2012)

Added: Bulletin Board feature in "Intermission" module
Added: PowerPoint to WMV online converter -- Only in "Standard" and "Cinema Player" app modes, Internet connection required
Added: Audio volume control (except Cinema Players)
Added: Software icon in "Programs and Features" list
Added: FilmFormat and FilmVersion fields are now included in CSV schedule exports
Added: User-entered "alias" on Settings module now shows in footer of UI
Changed: Software installer does a check to prevent installs on older 5-, 6-, and 7-series players
Changed: Shortened header height in UI to improve look on lower resolutions
Changed: Minor verbiage corrections
Changed: Upgraded broadcast platform libraries to 4.3.1.0
Fixed: Sub-navigation menus sometimes not being swapped properly
Fixed: Minor stability fixes and improvements

Version 8.0.4520.14150 (Thursday, May 17, 2012)

Fixed: Hotfix for preview window not showing the output video stream

Version 8.0.4519.23335 (Wednesday, May 16, 2012)

Fixed: Time change
Fixed: Error in delay calculation for periodic submission of logs

Version 8.0.4506.3720 (Thursday, May 03, 2012)

Added: Enhancements to schedule import logic
Fixed: Rare case that caused playback to pause at end of video

Version 8.0.4499.27522 (Thursday, April 26, 2012)

Changed: Show more info on schedule import collisions from Swank content drive

Version 8.0.4492.30457 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)

Fixed: More unique bugs with USB content ingest logic
Added: Export schedule to CSV

Version 8.0.4485.27402 (Thursday, April 12, 2012)

Added: Security enhancements
Changed: Modified download service to fetch runtime when manifest file has a "zero" runtime (Cinema Player only)
Changed: Restored "Import Schedule" button
Changed: Clarified wording in lower "Up Next" field when schedule is disabled
Fixed: "NextUp" image not drawing in certain unique cases

Version 8.0.4442.24534 (Wednesday, February 29, 2012)

Added: Capability to add "Up Next" image to intermission playlist
Fixed: Drag/drop items on schedule list

Version 8.0.4423.24246 (Friday, February 10, 2012)

Added: Some previously missing localized strings
Changed: Improvements with copy forward collision detection
Changed: Coupon code logic enhanced

Version 8.0.4412.30055 (Monday, January 30, 2012)

Changed: Implemented business rules on Cinema Player license evaluation logic
Fixed: Lineup visibility on smaller resolutions to prevent controls being pushed outside of bounds
Fixed: Dialog visibility issues

Version 8.0.4405.26598 (Monday, January 23, 2012)

Fixed: USB updater issue

Version 8.0.4402.31383 (Friday, January 20, 2012)

Added: Export schedule to iCal now allows date range
Fixed: Audio/Video sync issue

Version 8.0.4395.30656 (Monday, January 16, 2012)

Added: Onboard logo to UI in "CruiseLiner" mode
Added: Cinema Player application mode
Changed: Bug Fixes for Updater
Changed: Upgraded broadcast platform libraries to 4.2.5.6
Changed: More advanced recovery when player terminates
Changed: Time change module
Changed: Enhanced tracing and logging
Fixed: Adding scheduled items from a delete
Fixed: Process recycler bugs
Fixed: Various scheduling bugs