What's New in v4.72

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What's New in v4.72

This version replaces version 4.71 with all changes and new features, and fixes its critical bug (see below).

 

Bug Fixed

Writing the TR configuration via SPI to TR modules with IQRF OS 4.01D and below corrupted the contents of the system EEPROM. Typically, this was manifested by setting the identifier "IL" (version for Israel) for a given TR module.

Minor repairs and improvements.

 

Changes and Enhancements

A new project file (.IQRFPRJ) and terminal log file (.IQRFLOG ) versions are used. Projects opened in this version cannot be opened in older IQRF IDE versions anymore.

Possibility to move through the PDATA entry field using keys (Home, End, Ctrl+Right/Left Arrow) added to the Terminal / DPA Test.

New columns and menu items added in the Terminal Log window.

Project menu items Remove "something" renamed to Exclude "something".

New project menu item Delete added. It removes a file permanently from the disk.

New version of compiler included: CC5X Version 3.8A FREE edition.

 

Features Added

Python scripting (beta)

oAllows to create Python scripts using the IQRFPY library to communicate with the IQMESH Coordinator.

oSupports the USB communicating channel in the IQRF IDE or MQTT channel with a GW based on the IQRF GW Daemon 2.5.0 or higher.

oPython including the IQRFPY library is installed (optionally) during IQRF IDE installation.

oScript examples are stored at the IQRF Repository.

oNew Python Script section added to the Project window.

oPossibility to add (using a wizard) a new script example to the project by menu File / New or by pop-up menu in the Python Script section of the Project window.

oNew Options / Python Script window allowing to enable/disable (default) scripting and many other settings.

oSupported for DPA 4.17 or higher.

 

Terminal Log window

oPossibility to use bookmarks with customizable names and colors.

oThe new column Note allows to enter a text note to any packet (as a multi-line plain text or HTML coding with limited functionality).

oPossibility to hide/unhide selected packets.

oPossibility to replace Control and non-ASCII characters according to user settings in the new Options window.

 

New Bookmarks window added.