VisiSat Version 2.1 Build 196 – Service Pack 1 & 2 Overview

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Issue

Multiple defects were identified in VisiSat 2.1 Build 196, affecting functionality, export reliability, character encoding, and memory management. These issues impacted integration with StruxureWare Building Operation and the handling of MicroNet engineering files.

Product Line

Satchwell MicroNet

Environment

Satchwell VisiSat 2.1 build 196

Cause

• Legacy limitations in character handling and export formatting
• Improper object disposal during export routines
• Encoding mismatches for non-ASCII characters
• Incomplete validation logic for interface exports
• Lack of error handling for blank point lists

Resolution

Service Pack 1 (Build 200)

Fixes Included:

1. ARCnet Debug Tool

   • Property editor now functions correctly in the ARCnet debug Excel spreadsheet. (Defect 1633)

2. Export Enhancements

   • Point names now support up to 32 characters; descriptions up to 50 characters. (Defect 1706)

3. MicroNet Interface Handling

   • MicroNet Interfaces are no longer exportable/importable via StruxureWare WorkStation.
   • All engineering must be completed in VisiSat before import. (Defect 1765)

4. Point List Stability

   • Blank point lists can now be saved without triggering errors. (Defect 1784)

5. Memory Leak Fix

   • Exporting to StruxureWare no longer causes memory leaks. (Defect 1808)

Installation Instructions:

• Ensure VisiSat 2.1 Build 196 is installed.
• Download and apply Service Pack 1.
• Note: Control Panel may still display build as 2.1.196 after installation.

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Service Pack 2 (Build 201)

Fixes Included:

1. Character Encoding Correction

   • Non-ASCII characters in import files are now correctly converted. (Defect 31467)

2. Alarm and Trend Point Import

   • Points with alarms and trends are now properly included in import files.

Installation Instructions:

1. Ensure Service Pack 1 is already installed.
2. Shut down VisiSat and VisiSat-Server.
3. Run VisiSat 2.1.196 Service Pack 2.exe.
4. Extract to the VisiSat installation root (or extract elsewhere and move the Satchwell folder to C:\).
5. When prompted to replace existing files, select "Yes to All".
6. Restart VisiSat.

• After installation, build number updates to 2.1.201, but may still appear as 2.1.196 in Control Panel.

• Download Service Pack 2.