ReadMe History

V_PPS_002.000.002_STOLL (2024-04-22):

Excel Report offers missing reports Expected Piece Count, Yarn Demand, 24h Efficiency report and table device, which shows machine information stored in SNS.
Some Sql statement outputs for helper tables were added, error handling was optimized. This Excel report also can be used with PPS v1.10.6 but error is shown for reports, which are only accessible with PPS > v2.0.

V_PPS_002.000.002_STOLL (2024-01-18):

Update to PG15.5
Fix for owner of SecDB Tables
Removel of folder extension "_IncompleteBaseBackup" of BackupService optimized
EventLog without missleading hint "The description for Event ID 0 from source PostgreSQL cannot be found...."
Task to enable or remove SMBv1 in task scheduler, if SMBv1 is enabled or not

V_PPS_002.000.002_STOLL (2023-09-11):

Fix for bar length of an order in progress was displayed incorrectly
Release version of backup and restore program provided

V_PPS_002.000.001_STOLL (2023-05-02):

Linear forecast deactivated, first part is already fully included in the forecast
Leading zeros are removed from the EVP list
Blue progress bar runs continuously upwards and not only when a part is finished
Device type list updated
Fixed language setting for JBoss server to avoid problems in countries like Turkey
New stored procedure for determining the hourly efficiency over 24 hours: skrpps_02.skr_get_mc_efficiency_states
Multiticket moving now also possible with PD and EKR MCs.
New supported EVPs: CAN Fourniseure 282368, Upgrade Multi Touch Panel 278458
EVP 273277 renamed to "Upgrade EKC"
Fix in moving tickets by taking click order into account
Exception when saving alarm configuration fixed
2 case sensitive links into online help set
Message when moving several tickets, that this will take some time
BackupService.exe V2.5.2.2 optimized (tests for erasing file write permission check file)

V_PPS_002.000.000_STOLL (2023-03-23):

Upgrade to PG15.2
Efficiency table added

V_PPS_002.000.000_STOLL (2023-01-26):

Upgrade to PG15.1

V_PPS_002.000.000_STOLL (2022-05-13):

Relase contains all mods of V_PPS_001.010.003_STOLL and in addition PG14.3 adaption
Setup is adapted to PG14.3 and allows to optionaly install SMB1 support (only needed for file share access from OKC/TC machines)
SKR and PPS DB merged
Upgrade scripts to upgrade from PPS V1.X.X to V2.X.X provided. Proceede as:

Check if you have an actual backup with our backup program
Generate in addition this special backup with
..\SKR\upgrade_skript\BackupDb4Upgrade.bat as admin
Uninstall PPS via "Windows programs and feautures"
Install V2.0.x PPS
Execute ..\SKR\upgrade_skript\RestoreDbAfterUpgrade.bat as admin
Execute update package to PPS V2.0.x. You are done

V_PPS_001.010.003_STOLL (2022-05-13):

Moving tickets takes click order into account
Graphical reports generation fixed
Exception while selecting EVP fixed
Label Installing EVP... replaces by Transfering EVP...
Insert ticket icon adapted to new ones
Installation fix for firewall rule settings
Fix for disabling SMB1

V_PPS_001.010.002_STOLL (2022-04-01):

New device types (839, 846, 848, 849, 850) supported
Ticket cut and paste icons updated
Globe icon for language setting added
Default machine password adapted for restritions of password rules (only für new installations)

V_PPS_001.010.001_STOLL (2022-02-24):

Control unit filter added in device filter
Cut and paste single ticket from other machine to desired position in timeline
SSL activation problem solved

V_PPS_001.010.000_STOLL (2022-02-04):

SSL activation scripts adjusted
Birt report engine tested with upgaded WildFly and Java

V_PPS_001.009.030_STOLL (2022-01-26):

Recovery can handle tickets with same name at two machines (one will get extension RC-x in order name)
Occasionally disaprearing lists when changing browser zoom fixed
log4j vulnerabilty not existent

V_PPS_001.009.029_STOLL (2022-01-02):

WildFly update from version 11 to 23
Azul Java update from version 8 to 11

V_PPS_001.009.028_STOLL (2021-12-08):

When in machine search no machine group is selected, a hint appears
Entering non existing ip or such with no SNS server, SNS settings and import tab stays reachable
KM.ON logo in report pages shown
AM/PM formatting fixed for Chines in report configuration and EVP support page

V_PPS_001.009.026_STOLL (2021-09-01):

Color in timebar of released tickets can be changed
Color and meaning text can be configured
Moving single ticket per cut and paste at end of timeline of other machine possible
SNS allows FQDN for file servers
SNS, changes in PD settings stored
Option in update batch to deativate SMB1
Machine password adpated to new password rules

V_PPS_001.009.024_STOLL (2021-08-04):

Error message without stating machine and ticket fixed
Online links updated for new online help framework
Redirecting ticket from passiv EKR machine to active machine fixed
Faster machine reconnections

V_PPS_001.009.023_STOLL (2021-06-30):

Device types updated V1.2.1
KM.ON Logo
knitEVP.zip only once zipped
Connections kept open with NOOPs in 30min intervals
Reopen of closed knitFTP connections

V_PPS_001.009.022_STOLL (2021-06-08):

Fix for high CPU load and freezes
TeamViewer update

V_PPS_001.009.021_STOLL (2021-05-20):

Unnecessary NOOPs removed, connections kept open in 90min intervals.

V_PPS_001.009.020_STOLL (2021-04-30):

Moving retracted ticket with partial production will handle remainung pieces correctly

V_PPS_001.009.019_STOLL (2021-04-09):

Icons of machines without state shown without outline frame
Reduced left pieces handles correctly
Fix for the case when incorrectly trying to pick up the ticket of a machine in EKR mode (expired PPS connector)

V_PPS_001.009.018_STOLL (2021-03-31):

Fix for Yarn Demand Report, shows weeks in ISO8601 format
When https is activated, http will be rerouted to https
Loss of network connection to machines will be detected within 10 min

V_PPS_001.009.017_STOLL (2021-03-19):

Empty filter entries for yarn demand und expected piece count report fixed
Grouping lables in report template configuration marked red to indicate for missing selection
EVP mask update accelerated
Updated context sensitive help links
Optimizations for csv export in reports
Fix in update batch for files with space in name

V_PPS_001.009.016_STOLL (2021-03-03):

Check, if grouping in yarn demand report was set
EVP mask updates in shorter intervals (2 min) to few changes
EVP mask opens faster when many 100 machines are managed
EVP Maske supports up to 2000 devices
Yarn demand report does not deliver empty results any more when PRODUCTION_EFFICIENCY tag was not set in ticket
Pattern filter of yarn demand and expected pieces report, offers pattern and sequences for filtering
Machine logging selection in feedback dialog fixed for EKC\CKC machines
Machine filter mixup with selectable and selected machine list in report configuration fixed
Unselecting grouping in report configuration fixed

V_PPS_001.009.015_STOLL (2021-02-12):

Online user manual updated
Workaround for chrome crash
In yarndemand report week fromating optimized
Exception fixed for yarndemand and expected pieces count report, when no machine was selected
Workaround in SNS for wrong timezone value of EVPs west of GMT
Workaround for failing ReportTemplate copy operation

V_PPS_001.009.014_STOLL (2021-02-03):

Message list archived and erased again
In feedback dialog, machine selection fixed (recognition of logs of all machine types)
In yarndemand report, sequences and patters grouping lists sequences and pattern separate
yarndemand report takes business calendar into account
Icon with centered outline frame independend of browser and zoom levels
Outline frame for powered off machines in EVP mask added
Font updated in birt report

V_PPS_001.009.013_STOLL (2021-01-20):

Filters in yarn demand and pieces report limited to time range and selected machines
Pieces count report takes shifts efficiency and operation calendar into account

V_PPS_001.009.012_STOLL (2021-01-11):

Memory footprint when many machines are used reduced
Exception fixed when selecting in device filter a group without having prior a room selected
Modified font for machines (outline mask instead of outline property) and KM machines added
Sorting selection in production and stop statistic report can be removed
Sorting selection list width adjusted to see full entry
Yarn demand report: Yarn demand without production fixed
Yarn demand report: Week grouping added
SOP and Maint-Call auto confirmed, when reset at machine
Expired EVP messages of never installed EVPs removed

V_PPS_001.009.011_STOLL (2020-11-25):

PD, FS and M1 Icons in device type list visible again
PollClient fixed for not beeing able to remove machines, when to many are offline

V_PPS_001.009.010_STOLL (2020-11-24):

Planning for passive EKR and non EKR MCs fixed
Recovery wenn passive machine gets PPS managed
Not needed floor plan status holder logging removed

V_PPS_001.009.009_STOLL (2020-11-10):

NetWorkShare mask offers EKR machines
Machine details shown again
SNS voting with delay when connection next machine to give SNS time to handle requests
Installation with modified postgres password possible

V_PPS_001.009.008_STOLL (2020-10-30):

SNS synchronisation does not imply machine communication anymore
Redo ticket handled correctly in Pps
Azul OpenJDK 8u265 replaces Oracle Java 8u192
Performance of EVP management page optimized
Removing EVP order and ordering EVP removel order fixed
Online manual for englisch and german updated

V_PPS_001.009.007_STOLL (2020-10-15):

Oracle Java replaced by OpenJDK from Azul
Message "Ticket contains no report data" disabled
More meaningfull message on importing machines with expired EVP
GUI language files updated
EVP erase button not offered fixed
EVP edit button not allways offered fixed
SNS import mask does not hang anymore, if some machine data are not as expected
Debug logging removed

V_PPS_001.009.006_STOLL (2020-08-11):

Text for subscribing EVP expire alarm fixed
Loss of EVP order list when filter setting changed fixed
EVP order button not allways offered
Hint, that oderlist is bound an session rearanged
SNS Group can be selected in SNS voting mask, button text modfied
Network user setting parameters are optional

V_PPS_001.009.005_STOLL (2020-07-31):

Responsetimeout for noops adjusted and timedout connections closed

V_PPS_001.009.004_STOLL (2020-07-08):

Comfort evp ordering available for all machines
EVP ordering cept while using device filter
EVP table initialization after first PPS 1.9.X version to supress need of change
Hint order will be cept only while session is active rearanged
Save button and button text for machine search optimized
Lib for graphical reports fixed

V_PPS_001.009.003_STOLL (2020-06-29):

Device Type added for new CKC machine
Labels for machine search mask improved
Links to onlinehelb for EVP support masks prepared (onlinhelp not yet available)
At least one License will be invalid until.. filter fixed
Hint that EVP orderlist will be lost on logout or inactivity
Some new icons used
Updating of EVP install list improved

V_PPS_001.009.002_STOLL (2020-06-10):

EVP Support extended and improved
+ sign allowed in order name for SAPAS application

V_PPS_001.009.001_STOLL (2020-01-23):

Contains EVP Support alpha

V_PPS_001.008.015_STOLL (2020-05-07):

Faster reconnects
Memory leaks removed

V_PPS_001.008.014_STOLL (2020-04-23):

Reconnecting on network disconnects optimized

V_PPS_001.008.013_STOLL (2020-04-15):

Fix for connection problems while releasing to or retracting files from machine after some time
V1.8.12, requires execution of postgres statement
DELETE FROM public.databasechangelog WHERE md5sum='7:583954a733e7a93ab47eac76a4e55644';
before udpate.

V_PPS_001.008.012_STOLL (2020-03-20):

XML parser for birt report engine
Filter of yarn DB fixed
Reporting doublet of ERP ticket message reduced to one

V_PPS_001.008.011_STOLL (2020-03-04):

Java time zones updated (fixes several time zone issues in Turkey)
XML parser replaced to fix printing issue
Hanger on releasing and retracting files to machine fixed
Not all machines for admin visible and machien filter not resettabale fixed
Threadpool managed by JBoss now instead of camel, better on PC reboote
Recovery improved for EKR mode of machines
Stop statistic interface fixes (selections added, preventing some multiselection)
Recovery resolves same tiket names at two machine (must be unique). One will geht _RC# attached.
PollClient supports SKR2 connection of OKC2 MCs

V_PPS_001.008.010_STOLL (2020-01-23):

Fix for blocked release of a ticket after some time
Ticket printing fixed (occasionally open handel after file copy of template files)

V_PPS_001.008.009_STOLL (2020-01-15):

Memory management problem solved which caused printing, server start and heap space problems
Stop history and efficiency reports optimized
Excel program extended by stop history and efficiency report

V_PPS_001.008.008_STOLL (2019-12-16):

TIM-Offline shown in MC Icon properly also in firefox browser
IE11 uses WOFF2 font
Font files reduced to that once in use
Usage of slashes in report template path fixed
New Icons for EKR and TC machines

V_PPS_001.008.007_STOLL (2019-11-06):

New report pattern statistic available
New EVENT_PARAM filter in EventList Report
StopHistory and Efficiency report with two groupings and 2 level sorting option
Grouping options in StopHistory extended
Camel lib updated, performance optimized, printing blockage resolved
Secondary button available after create report
MC export supported even if machine is not available (orders will be set to done, released orders unschedluled)
Timeout for PPS start increased
New Icons impelemented
Yarn ID obtained from pattern report data if available

V_PPS_001.008.006_STOLL (2019-10-30):

Report Templates improved
SNS update supports SSL configuration
Select request in DB for setup levels modified
Fix for date setting in report templates in italien language fixed
Stop statistic filtersettings corrected
Sorting of Stop History fixed
Multiselection of sortings setting in report interface removed
Sorting in EventList report removed since always cronologic
Resultset names on export clearer
No file server offered in ExtendedPieces and YarnDemandReport anymore
Default access to order and machine state available again
Automatic order distribution for passive devices also available
English translation for done message
MC icon with disabled TIM shown properly in disposition tab
Sending MC configuration to EKR MC fixed
Open DB transaktions solved
Better message text on import of MC while TIM off for EKR MC
Improved update of DB for estimated start\end-time (better performances)
Headline of alarm option blocks added
Delayed order could pass not delayed order filter fixed
XML files with wrong syntax will be stored in output\failed folder with extension "_invalidTicket.xml"
Not anymore available machines with active orders can be removed from PPS management

V_PPS_001.008.005_STOLL (2019-09-17):

Mixup of semicolon and comma as separator in report export dialog fixed
Report layout adapted to corporate style
Hint while importing machine in TIM online state=off improved
Context menu link for devicec detail view does not produce knitted in closed anymore
Extended knit report machines not shown striked out anymore
Automation for keeping https when once activated even after update or repair
Occasional JSF warnings when selecting disposition or operation calender tab fixed
Distribution of templates for simulated machines as for real once

V_PPS_001.008.004_STOLL (2019-08-30):

Sorting of y-achsis (dates) for stop history fixed
Not usefull workload alarm removed
Completed message contains number of pieces done
Message for autoreimported machines on signature changes improved
Order in planing state but with partial execution can be retracted and set to done after confirmation
XML files well formed generated
Fix for outdated skr secondary DB references
Enddate of report can be configured into future again
Recovery adds original order name to order list without ticket extension
New pps_knitftp.log for knitFTP communication
Loggings of auto distribution extended
Machine configuration will be destributed also to simulated machies

V_PPS_001.008.003_STOLL (2019-07-12):

Online help updated
Delay in order execution visualized in PO-View
Yarn demand check accessible via context menu of scheduling order list
Double sentenses in message view removed
Closing order of unmanaged machine fixed
Occasional missclick on shift order button prevented
Fix for adding new user and assigning a machine groupe at once
New liquibase version used, former installations\repairs may not be used

V_PPS_001.008.002_STOLL (2019-06-05):

Occasional long lasting transaction caused by switched off machines forcing PPS to hang or not to start avoided
Piece counter, yarn demand and stop history report added
SNS onlinehelp updated
SNS IP allowed again to enter for servers instead of FQDN in case DNS is not available
SNS developer debug preconfiguration added
Workarround for OpenSSL 2038 due year limitation
Installer: Default machine user changed to StollMcUser#19 to fullfill safety rules

V_PPS_001.008.001c_STOLL (2019-05-27):

Fix for operation on selected tickets in scheduling view
Second camel roote accessing XML order files in EPR\Input folder omitted
Efficincy report (grouping machine and shift) optimized

V_PPS_001.008.001b_STOLL (2019-05-23):

When using the URL for PO-View, the order is pushed into the view area
Layout for efficiency report optimized
Second route accessing XML order omitted

V_PPS_001.008.001a_STOLL (2019-05-15):

Workarround for locked XML order files in EPR\Input folder
Number of used DB connections does not increase with machines powered off
Installer: Birt designer updated to V4.6.0 (Neon)
Installer: Default machine user gets permission for Pattern and McFiles folder

V_PPS_001.008.001_STOLL (2019-04-09):

Efficiency Report with auto page breaks
Stop Statistic group setting fixed
Restore program permits _Skr2DbUser to write into SKR3_DB\DB_9_4_Root folder
In URL for PO-View, order can be passed to have order highlighted
http://<PpsServer>:8080/pps/public/orders/order-status/timeline?orderNumber=<OrderName>

V_PPS_001.008.000_STOLL (2019-04-09):

Titel with role for alarm options added
Orderlist in PO-View shiftable
Improvement on keeping thin lines (in case thiner 1 pixel) in timeline visible
New grafical efficiency report added
Stop statistic has now day, week, month grouping feature
Report configuration has now machine grouping filter and reports can be generated immediately
Update of Birt Report Engine V4.8.0
Device types updated for ki machines

V_PPS_001.007.007_STOLL (2019-03-21):

If machine has change in IP, MAC or networkname and this setting does not conflict with other machine but UID
stays the same, the machine will be automatically synced (no export required anymore). A message will inform about the change
When ticket with partial production was retracted, number of pieces modified and ticket forwarded to machine again, LEFT_COUNT tag is set appropriate to produce correct pieces
Production duration prognoses for unmanagend machines not done anymore
In machine state view, context menu is available to branch to
- VNC
- Disposition view with currenly running order selected and MC in view
- SNS import with machine selected
- Roomplan with machine selected
URL can be used to have order in PO-View selected (e.g. http://MyPpsServer:8080/pps/public/orders/order-status/timeline?orderNumber=General_3), but won't overwrite order filter which does not let pass this order

V_PPS_001.007.006_STOLL (2019-02-13):

Orders to timeline lines synced in PO-View
Multiple transaction for SNS sync removed
Optimization on viewing thin lines in timeline
Container managed transactions implemented (less risk for open transaction and server shutdown quicker)
SNS is prepared for machines, which provide EVP configuration, machine id and controller id. EVPs are listed in machine details view.
SNS has feature to export machine list with machine id and controller id if known
SNS supports multiselection
SNS migrates automatically former DB states and gives hint for updating SNS on more rescent DB version
SNS supports Full Qualified Domain Names, short names and underline
SNS provides help page for developer
Stop statistic improved (eval_stop_statistic_ex). It provides now day, week and month grouping
For compatibility, eval_stop_statistic is still available but is obsolute. Don't use it anymore
Excel report (V1.0.23) adapted to new stop statistic with time grouping feature
Slow speed productivity bit (yellow) reverted for TC machines to fix error in TC MC OS
DB restore tool fix for mixup on huge data blocks. Optionally, restoring debug logs can be skipped
Secondary DB table has SLOWDOWN_SPEED constant as long as machine operates with slow speed to ease report generation
PPS reserved memory, automatically adapted dynamically by number of machines and available RAM. With environment variable STOLL_PPS_XMX, fix MB value can be layed down

V_PPS_001.007.005_STOLL (2019-01-24):

Limitation in reports to 16000 records extended to 10 million
Transaction rolled back issue fixed
PPS memory requirement increased from 3 to 4 GB
Redistributing split ticket distributes correct pieces
Retracting ticket and releasing it again handles pieces correct
McOSUpdate file changeable after saving order
Feedback when report generation started
In user management, user can get devices without group assigned to not miss new imported devices
On reused pin numbers, error dialog persist now in user management
Per default, the service user gets the yarn manager role
Some messages couldn't be subscribed and has been triggered also for PDs
Auto-Store-Interval entry field rearranged and relabeled
Tooltips for scheduling view invented

V_PPS_001.007.004_STOLL (2018-12-17):

GUI language pack updated
Fix for non required logging, producing hugh data
Warning of drawing failures (dispearing thin lines), if zoom is below 100%
Introduction documentation updated

V_PPS_001.007.003_STOLL (2018-12-12):

Fix in reports for time adjustment inbetween start time of report
Sample ticket for autoproduction order with high priority
Automatic configuration of ODBC connections
StollTicket.xsd extended for high priority ERP orders
Excel Report V1.0.21 with little fix for discarding column DATA_VALID_UNTIL_ID in McState Tab
Synchonized lines of orders and timeline in PO-View
Shortening of pattern in names in pattern selection dialog fixed for long names
Status view of powered off\on machines improved
If knittingtime in cfgx file from M1plus is not set, ESTIMATED_ORDER_DURATION of order will be used
Error message when trying to reuse an ordername
Icon on context menu of po-view for showing order in scheduling view now same as in scheduling tab
Performance improved
Yarn-DB export has UTF-8 format
Counts of yarn are rounded at second post decimal position
Yarn weights used with higher precision
Yarn labels optimized

V_PPS_001.007.002_STOLL (2018-11-13):

Yarn demand calculation added
Export for yarn DB added
Yarn copy button added
Unnecessary print table selects removed
Potentially open transaction fixed
Visibility of selected tickets improved
Symbols showing limitation reason of time frame\production capacity in split dialog more logically
Fix for Scheduling jump from PO-View context menu while machine auto tracking is enabled
Lazy loading for PO-View
Performance improvements
Workaround for WMIC batch command failure in English windows installation with changed UI language
PollClient improved displaying active state

V_PPS_001.007.001_STOLL (2018-08-29):

Import yarn data
Filter for CSV import of yarn data
Search yarn data
Sort yarn data
Error handling on yarn import
OpenJDK Java 8 used
Service start timeout set to 4 min
7z updated to V 18.5

V_PPS_001.007.000_STOLL (2018-08-22):

Yarn DB

V_PPS_001.006.007_STOLL (2018-09-21):

Fix for error 403 access denied on login because of browser caching not any more used URL
Excel Report V1.0.19 made compatible for Excel 2007 again. In future, Excel 2016 or newer must be used
PollClient does not block on failed events anymore

V_PPS_001.006.006_STOLL (2018-09-11):

Order column width in disposition and PO-View can be dynamically adjusted
Fix for gather knitting time from report data of M1plus (uses now Tag knittingTimeSeconds which does not change format)
Output of time format and production UID in excel report (V1.0.18) improved
In split view signs for limiting factor of time frame for order more logical
Fix for failed PPS start because of time zone issue
Fix for some cases where order can't be terminated
Fix for some cases where order stays in progress although all tickets done
Fix for vertical scrollbar misadjusted when returning from order details view
Clients in other time zone get only on login a warning and not on each site reload
UDP message catched regularly on boot up of machine to enable it early in PPS
Fix for some released orders showing start in past in timeline

V_PPS_001.006.005_STOLL (2018-08-22):

PO-View

V_PPS_001.006.004_STOLL (2018-08-02):

Tag <STOLL:MACHINE IP="172.25.110.32" Name="118_CMS530HP" Pieces="1" HighPriority="1" /> has optional attribute HighPriority which can be set to 1.
This will force to queue the ticket on top position.
Creating secondary DB in some timezone failed, now fixed
Exception Illegal Producer and unmanaged devices fixed
Exception when using "Show devices with this order name in timeline" fixed

V_PPS_001.006.003_STOLL (2018-07-20):

In order details knitting time can be gathered from report data of M1plus (Version > 6.9 needed) if sintral check was executed
With Ctrl+click in time line on split tickets, partial split tickets can be selected for ticket actions like release, retract, shift uso.
VNC button for legacy MCs available
+ in MC Type entry of new added MC type allowed now
StollPpsTicketExportViaODBC.xlsm replaced by correct file
Workaround for missing timezones in table of postgres DB
Ping enabled in firewall through installer
New device with + in Mc Type name can be added
Only if order is done (not just tickets of a split), it will be filtered out when order archive condition is met
Tickets are not forwarded automatically anymore to machines which are no longer managed by PpsInstallation
Ticket templates can be added, copied and modified again
Machine filter based on selected single or multiple order. Available as tracking or keep filter in order list context menu
Context menu available on machine name in disposition view (not on MC button since this fails working), to show only orders of this device and to got to device details
Widely available context menu on machine icon

V_PPS_001.006.002_STOLL (2018-07-02):

Several dots and + in order name handled correctly now
PD don't offer VNC button
PDF to PS Converter can be set individually for each printer (documented in PpsInstallation (<Version>)\Documents\InstallPdfToPsConverter.pdf)
Update of number of orders in head of order list when executing "Show only orders of this device"
PPS update batch continuous if StollPpsServers services does not stop in time

V_PPS_001.006.001_STOLL (2018-06-15):

Machine types updated
Selectable, which printer should use PDF to PS Converter
Better hint, when signature of imported machine does not match SNS machine anymore
Occasional released order shown in past fixed
Falls hint deadline exceeded although none set fixed
After order is planned or released, button state in scheduling view sometimes not updated fixed
VNC for PDs not anymore offered
VNC accessible via context menu on selected machines in disposition view
Fix for empty page when order name ends with space
Retracted tickets which produced pieces will be shown in time line green as done but incomplete order will keep state in progress
Firewall setting to enable ping added

V_PPS_001.006.000_STOLL (2018-05-23):

Order duration can be obtained in order details from M1plus metadata file
Gui performance optimized for scheduling view
Orders in view can be coupled to device filter and so being reduced to once assigned to machines in view
In split dialog button added to enlist machines without production capacity for better overview
Auto filter activable to just filter machines related to selected order
In scheduling view, context menu can be used for quick access to functions like printing or listing related machines
Delay of order also shown in scheduling order list
Time window for connection error hint exceeded
Number of machines in terminal machine state view same as in machine state view
PDF to PS Converter can be used for printing when the printer prints many pages with control characters
Fix for blank field forcing knitted and closed in split dialog
Fix for trailing spaces in order name (will be removed) causing "the requested content cannot be loaded" message

V_PPS_001.005.003_STOLL (2018-04-27):

Fix for listing last order on top of list
Recovery reinitiates state request at machine to ensure actual state in PPS, loggings added
Full name length of orders shown in order list
Machine state is updated in split dialog
Drawing of headline of order list limited to list width
New function to redirect a single ticket with one click to other machine (select ticket, select other machine, select redirect in ticket shift menu)
PollClient connection timeout optimized

V_PPS_001.005.002_STOLL (2018-04-13):

Status view for Stoll legacy machines
Auto update of messages list
Performance optimization for automatic order planning
Link for help to machine messages adjusted for new help framework
Online help is now context sensitive
Dimmed machines in floor plan improved for better distinguish active machines
Warning on imported machines, which are not registered in SKR
Browser zoom view fixed
Offline help adjusted for new help framework (easier to use as before, since no server needed anymore)
Optional tools in installation package updated
Log files have now naming with better information about where and when it was generated
Occasional illegal state exception in scheduling view handled

E_PPS_001.005.001_STOLL (2018-03-21):

Recovery fixes ticket in timeline planned, although in progress
Group names can be renamed, group table alphabetically sorted
Translation for Shift labels in popup over company calendar timeline
Floor plan shows in legend how many machines are in displayed state
Delayed orders will be emphasized in scheduling view and time lag displayed
Renewed automatic distribution, distributes correct changed amount of pieces
Minor optimization of symbols and colors in split, order and scheduling view
Naming of log files improved (shows server name and that it is from PPS)
Coloring in cooperate style like EKC machines
Shift limited to 24h
Copied orders will have -copy attached in order name as default
Fix in reports for data beyond end mark
Order list in scheduling view can be horizontally scrolled to read long order names

E_PPS_001.005.000_STOLL (2018-03-01):

Extended split ticket functionality for released and started splits
View of order start and deadline in scheduling view dynamic and red if deadline missed
Feedback (progress-spinner) when retracting ticket
Order filter faster
Fix for production capacity calculation
Pieces shown in popup for orders shifted to other machine fixed
Shift of time line up to 8min into past because of interval time for calculating estimated production time optimized
Users which have machine role are shown blue
Attribute Name of tag STOLL:MACHINE not handles case sensitive any more
Back navigation after order distribution caused occasionally exception
Machine operating reduced alarm not before 10min in this mode
Buttons to subscribe alarm also reachable, when many groups are defined
SNS access in import view for non imported machines did sometimes not work
Popup in machine status view optimized
"Edit Shifts" button opens shift mask now
Close button always available to close dialog with list selection
Selection of sub navigation is restored when selecting sub navigation again
Copied order will be renamed "Copy - <old name>" to make clear, it is not the original order
Order shift button view corrected in IE browser
Inactive shifts will be marked inactive

E_PPS_001.004.006_STOLL (2018-02-05):

Shift view showed wrong start\stop date in popup on timeline fixed
Update batch supports Postgres update correctly

E_PPS_001.004.005_STOLL (2018-02-02):

Popups have now close button always visible
Occasional message "Knitted and closed" in disposition view and split dialog fixed
Listen IP used for FTP Server of PPS can be configured to use only one IP
Machine filter resets by itself fixed
Setting for prognoses time frame available again
Online help updated
Backup support for network drive added
Backup compression improved. Size is now about 50% of before
Event text extended and modified

E_PPS_001.004.004_STOLL (2017-11-30):

Device reduced alarm reenabled
Desired messages selectable
Error handling at kniFTP interface improved

E_PPS_001.004.003_STOLL (2017-11-17):

Disponent has access to "Devices\Overview"
Planning can be modified for offline machines
Machine types fixed for machines with belt and list actualized
Roomplan can be shifted below buttons covering machines
Hint for too short password configuration
MAX_NUMBER_OF_ORDERS_TO_DELETE can be added to PPS DB table public.configuration

(key=MAX_NUMBER_OF_ORDERS_TO_DELETE value=as desired but < 60.000 version=0) to define how many done orders are maximal deleted on a day if deleting is configured
Default is 5.000
e.g. INSERT INTO public.configuration VALUES ('MAX_NUMBER_OF_ORDERS_TO_DELETE', 5000, 0);

Better stability and less memory consumption
Password expiring\changeable check for _Skr2DbUser and JBossUser

E_PPS_001.004.002_STOLL (2017-10-26):

Exception in disposition view because of list length deviations fixed
Device reduced alarm disabled until trigger for rising it is optimized
Duplicate key value after "START ARCHIVING OF NOTIFICATIONS" fixed
Connection to server interrupted after third heartbeat request
Excel program V1.0.15 fixed for odd out of range index when using EVENT_PARAM filter
Wording of comment in StollServiceOrderTemplate.xml improved, please upload this template after update
Fix for never expiring _Skr2DbUser

E_PPS_001.004.001_STOLL (2017-10-18):

Configurable auto limiting and deleting done orders improved
VNC MC access for not imported machines in "SNS Import" view fixed
In "Scheduling" view, click on machine icon opens VNC window. Click on machine name will select machine as used to.
English translations added
Icon for configuration of "Order Archiving" replaced
Hint for wrong location of update files added to Pps_Start_Update_Batch.bat

E_PPS_001.004.000_STOLL (2017-10-12):

Access to online help fixed for some PPS roles
Fix for some not deletable users
Tooltip in machine state view improved
PPS notices, if client connection to server is lost
Used IP range for built in FTP server can be reduced (mainly for test environment)
New alarm for machines running unproductive (long stroke, reduced speed) added
Configurable auto limiting, archiving and deleting done orders
Comb setting fixed in device types list for machines with belt take down
Default view range of operation calendar set to 1 month zoom in 1 year range
Alarm options logically and role based grouped
Place holder icon removed from installation plan view

E_PPS_001.003.003_STOLL (2017-09-21):

Device type can be added and edited again
Service user has default machine role and machine pin set
Alarm "Machines operating system changed" available
Tooltip for machine status with order and user state infos
Language default if translation is not available is english
Login screen language default is windows system language if in PPS available or English otherwise
Popup in timeline shown correctly even when ORDER_LABEL_INFO contains <>

E_PPS_001.003.002_STOLL (2017-09-15):

admin can't lockout himself anymore
Fix on saving user config while it uses same pin as other user
Login problem because of multiple session cookies solved
Machine manager permissions adjusted (can view in devices and status only those machines assigned to him)
Senior machine manager can use VNC and assign machine groups to users
Users without PPS role will get other hint on login as those which entered wrong login
service as standard user to allow Stoll support (permissions can be changed by customer)

E_PPS_001.003.001_STOLL (2017-08-28):

Option to disable NoRole, so that login is always required for any function of PPS

E_PPS_001.003.000_STOLL (2017-08-16):

Extended user management with option to define permission
PPS user may have no role at machine

E_PPS_001.002.005_STOLL (2017-08-16):

Improvements in configuring knitFTP and FTP login
Tag TOTAL_NUM_OF_EXECUTIONS and NUM_OF_EXECUTIONS has new attribute ORIGINAL
StollTicket.xsd modified for new attribute ORIGINAL
StollTicketStyleSheet.xsl shows original pieces in head block
Order templates modified for modified tags. Please upload templates to PPS (see D:\PPS\SampleTickets\PpsTicketTemplate)
Error fixed when reassigning a ticket, which had been retracted and produced all pieces before
Style of check mark adapted to corporate style
Install batch repair corrects link to pgAdmin tool on DB version changes
Install batch links Pps_Update_Log.txt D:\PPS\ServerSharedFilesAndFolders\PpsUpdateLog

E_PPS_001.002.004_STOLL (2017-07-27):

Other stops column added to Stop Statistic
LOAD_PAT_CONTAINER_COMP attribute SUP replaced by SET
New tags ERASE_ALL_YLC and START_PROGRAM_ATLINE usable in OKC >= V6.3
StollTicket.xsd modified for new tags ERASE_ALL_YLC and START_PROGRAM_ATLINE
Order templates modified for new and modified tags. Please upload templates to PPS (see D:\PPS\SampleTickets\PpsTicketTemplate)
Wrapping of long pattern file path in order mask
Style of check mark adapted to corporate style
StollTicketStyleSheet.xsl shows done and left pieces in head block
Number of pieces in ticket limited to 9999
Approved and finished XML also available for production devices (located in D:\PPS\ERP\Output\manual-tickets\approved and \finished)
Manual created order will be stored in D:\PPS\ERP\Output\manual-orders\created conform to schema StollTicket.xsd
Further use of left pieces when reassigning ticket to other machine fixed
Windows issue deleting folder D:\PPS\PpsJBossServer\standalone\tmp, containing very long file names, has workaround in update batch

E_PPS_001.002.003_STOLL (2017-06-26):

Automated order distribution improved
Delete button in import list shows 3 dots for additional dialog
Exported file server can be removed from internal list in SNS import dialog with delete button
Damaged tickets will be removed from machine and D:\PPS\ERP\Output\failed will contain .cause and .xml of failed ticket
Waiting time for report selection and configuration drastically reduced
On machine import failure, hint is shown again
Machine number column added to SNS main page.
* Hint! In chrome browser install extension CopyTables to select all (ctrl+alt+mouse click) or partial (alt click) machine numbers
* (alt+mouse select) and copy them in to Stoll customer web SAP solution (http://evp.stoll.com/request_evp_download/index.html) * to get EVPs.
SNS requires type id values and checks the range
Stop statistic fixed for durations where no machine events were available

E_PPS_001.002.002_STOLL (2017-06-20):

Error popup shown on import failures
Multi selection option in import conflict resolver
Two not needed alarm options removed
Device type assignment dependencies rearranged
JBoss server reconfigured to overcome OutOfMemory issue
Wrong inputs in user management catched
Simulator support for virtual folders
SNS lists on main page SW and image version of machines
Adding file server (FS) and pattern server (M1) to SNS, will pre fill default typeid 5000/5001
regsns.exe does not use cached request data anymore

E_PPS_001.002.001_STOLL (2017-06-14):

In operation calendar and disposition view, individual settings are saved as well
Excel program has new function to filter for any EVENT_PARAM text
event_list stored procedure modified

E_PPS_001.002.000_STOLL (2017-05-20):

Individual settings will be saved and retrieved on login

E_PPS_001.001.004_STOLL (2017-05-18):

Login with enter key possible
Setup improved
EventList stored procedure prepared for EVENT_PARAM filtering
Excel report V1.14 can filter for any string in EVENT_PARAM column

E_PPS_001.001.003_STOLL (2017-05-08):

Machine import improved for parked machines
Installation improved for Java 8 and auto disconnect setting not changed for windows server versions

E_PPS_001.001.002_STOLL (2017-05-04):

Message list does not continue scrolling itself anymore
Machine shown offline although online fixed
Network load between PPS web application and DB reduced
RemoveDirectory error handling improved in installation batches

E_PPS_001.001.001_STOLL (2017-04-12) (PPS based now on WildFly 10.1):

Java updater disabled, because PPS requires Java version 1.8.121
SNS import machines can be filtered

E_PPS_001.000.020_STOLL (2017-04-12) (JBoss Version):

Machine quicker usable in PPS after restarting machine
Machine shown offline although online improved
DB compatibility check allows to use elder PPS release whenever possible
Resolving machines in DB which blocked importing machines
Stop statistic fixed for durations where no machine events were available
Adaption in update batch for WildFly environment
Improvements for generating customized tables
Installer can deal with zipped liquibase-3.0.8-bin

E_PPS_001.001.000_STOLL (2017-03-24):

Replacement of JBoss by WildFly
Upgrade from Java 7 to Java 8

E_PPS_001.000.018_STOLL (2017-03-17):

Order templates support character escaping for & < > " '.
Please upload templates to PPS (see D:\PPS\SampleTickets\PpsTicketTemplate)
TAG YARN_FEEDER is obsolete. Use new TAG YARN_CARRIER. CustomTicket.xsd and StollTicketStyleSheet.xsl has been modified for new TAG, but they stay compatible to existing tickets
Sample tickets modified for new TAG YARN_CARRIER
PPS transmits timezone and SNS setting in machine configuration file to machine. OKC >= V6.3 will make use of it, which eases machine maintenance and importing a machine from one PPS to another
Language pack (GUI) for DE, EN and IT updated
Export XML of manual created ticket to folder D:\PPS\ERP\Output\manual-orders\created is valid now
Functionality for machine import of machines which has been imported with similar settings once before completed
Missing ACTION_DEFINITION tag caused ticket handling failure fixed

E_PPS_001.000.016_STOLL (2017-02-24):

Enabled machine import for machines which has been with similar settings once before been imported
Reuse of machine history when importing similar machine which has been with similar settings once before been imported
Click beside selected machines in room plan will deselect machines
Workaround for "pumping" effect of timeline graphics in chrome browser
Order templates fixed (order of a tag corrected) - Please upload templates to PPS (see D:\PPS\SampleTickets\PpsTicketTemplate)
Excel report V1.0.13: Naming of "Filter productive time" changed to "Filter ticket productive time only"
Excel report: "Executed SQL Query" shows correct sequence of sql commands
Translations for English and Italian updated

E_PPS_001.000.015_STOLL (2017-02-08):

Warning if McPin for an operator is already in use (McPin should be unique assigned)
Notice in message section and alarm option for changed MC operating system
Support in ticket for loading pattern component SIN, JAC, SUP (see LOAD_PAT_CONTAINER_COMP) (prepared for OKC V6.3)
Support in ticket for just setting PC at machine (set DontReloadPattern=1 and leave pattern file blank) (prepared for OKC V6.3)
Order templates modified (see D:\PPS\SampleTickets\PpsTicketTemplate) and need to be uploaded to PPS after installing this update
New tag LOAD_PAT_CONTAINER_COMP added to schema StollTicket.xsd ((see D:\PPS\SampleTickets\)
Improvement in drawing machines in machine state view
Fix for missing new machines in report configuration with same MAC as former machine
Internet explorer 11 is outdated and slow if many machines managed and thus not recommended, since Microsoft stopped development. Use IE Edge or chrome browser instead.
If customized events and PI parameter are used, add in "User Event Administration" string length attribute for PI (e.g. /PI=Production Id[s,30];), if entering PI manually should be possible, when no ticket is referenced

E_PPS_001.000.014_STOLL (2017-01-27):

Warning if McPin for an operator is already in use (McPin should be unique assigned)
Workaround for browser bug while using red mark in timeline

E_PPS_001.000.013_STOLL (2017-01-25):

Timeline has red mark for position of actual time. This mark is clickable and will shift view to actual time section.
Timeline area can be dragged which allows finer shift of section in view instead of using scrollbar or arrows
Selecting a machine in installation plan will auto select and scroll machine in list into view
If "Customer Feedback" view is in use, selectable server files will be updated on changes
In "Customer Feedback", e-mail addresses are shown to whom mail will be sent
Machine type list updated for new released machines
In IE, labels are displayed in the machine state view in the right place
Reuse of machine network names which had been used by exported machines allowed now. Dataset (order history) will be mapped to former machine.
Changes in retracted and reassigned tickets will count
JBoss server files updated (logging for SKR DB requests added)

E_PPS_001.000.012_STOLL (2017-01-11):

Selecting machine in machine list of installation plan will also select machine in plan and vice versa
Colored machine state is mapped to machine icons in "Order State" view and in "Device Overview", caching implemented for DB access
Production devices are not shown bold anymore in Orders\Scheduling view
Transition of bulk tickets to machines may have failed occasionally (only observed with simulator)
Guacamole installation renewed because of Microsoft restriction in registry ImagePath setting needs to be parenthesized
Provided optional tools of main installation pack updated

E_PPS_001.000.011_STOLL (2016-12-20):

Filetransfer to machines accelerated
Machine in disposition few shows state by using colors
Machines in Configuration\Printer with printer assignments is gray and shows assigned printer
Imported machines in SNS Import tab are shown gray
Line number of non valid Ticket XML part can be found in PPS server log file
BackupService and PollClient register path to service exe with double quotes due to space between Program files
Documents\2015-03-29_PPS_Introduction.pdf updated
Setup does not offer any more to install barcode font and entering password for _Skr2DbUser

E_PPS_001.000.010_STOLL (2016-12-12):

Error message for non valid XML has more details
Uninstalled local printer driver will not be shown anymore in printer list
Done ticket in PPS, deleted, recreated and reassigned to same machine will be detected
Mismatch of report secondary parameter set when using updated report design files fixed
Requests in batch files for requesting server start type and state improved (not local dependent anymore)
Unzipping postgres db binaries in batch improved for on access scanner

E_PPS_001.000.009_STOLL (2016-12-01):

OKC SW >=V_OKC_006.003.000_STOLL will require this release to deliver events to SKR
Update of postgres DB to version 9.5.5-1
Skr administration program keeps selection when modifying connection
Improvement in PollClient for updating error state on skr tray icon
SKR (un)install scripts improved
XML validation of order templates, ticket creation and order import improved
End time in report configuration processed correctly in report
Linefeed for multiple lines in report
Changes in assigned tag values from returned and reassigned tickets processed and released
Printer driver changes synchronized in printer list
Emptied roomplan can be removed
Warning for not fully sized VNC window removed since not required anymore
User interface language pack actualized
Online help available in language Italian
Improved error handling in update and installation batch file
IIS and branch cache services will be disabled since they use port 80
Please add ODBC connection with source name StollDB32_SKR_DEFAULT \ StollDB32_PPS_DEFAULT which eases update of excel programs
StollTicketStyleSheet.xsl modified. Not added image tags in XML, will not show X at OKC machine

E_PPS_001.000.008_STOLL (2016-11-16):

Disappearing bars in timeline on very long running orders fixed
Click into VNC window improved for PC Clients
Template files synchronization parallelized

E_PPS_001.000.007_STOLL (2016-11-10):

Endless printing fixed
Hanger after confirming messages fixed
Excel report compatible with Office 2016 (date setting fixed, group windows keep position)
***) DontReloadPattern Cmd added, allows preventing already loaded pattern (prepared for OKC V6.3)
***) New order templates and XSL support QRCODE and Code39 generation in ticket view
Barcode EAN13 is no longer font dependent, but java script based. Barcode in ticket is shown in any browser
AutoProductionMin.xml sample added, shows minimum tag set for an order

E_PPS_001.000.006_STOLL (2016-11-07):

Start\End time setting in timeline had no effect fixed

E_PPS_001.000.005_STOLL (2016-11-04):

Opening order mask accelerated
Template files synchronization improved
Copy of manual created order stored in d:\PPS\ERP\Output\manual-orders\created has STOLL:TICKET_LIST tag
Exception of backup-service status view on never activated backup service fixed

E_PPS_001.000.004_STOLL (2016-10-27):

Hint for too small VNC browser window size added
Multiple upload of ticket templates fails
Browser caching management improved
STOLL:ACTION_DEFINITION tag not added to ticket anymore if not in use
Phoning via Skype made possible

E_PPS_001.000.003_STOLL (2016-10-21):

Recovery error handling improved
Printing failed

E_PPS_001.000.002_STOLL (2016-10-14):

None actualized timeline after restart of machine
Recovery not passed and no message for that
On knitFTP failures, request interval not increased and results in to large log files
Synchronization of configuration file failed sometimes

E_PPS_001.000.001_STOLL (2016-10-07):

Click into zoomed VNC window fixed
Fix for non retractable ticket if order filter is set
Performance improvement for setting state of message lamp
Fix for correct button state in disposition view

E_PPS_001.000.000_STOLL (2016-09-26):

Absolute path to network share usable as reference in XML\XSL for images or WEB pages
Full view of installation plan
Generation of ticket UID unique over several PPS installations
Fix for shifting order immediately after planning
Turnover McState request to machine if Skr states are not available