Features & Enhancements

2020.2.2

• MIL-STD-1553: Improved mechanism used for the automatic enabling of the ‘Data ready’ signal 

2020.2.1

• Software synch has been improved on Windows simulations to support model timesteps below 1ms

2020.2

• DataLogger Python API now supports Python 3.7. Python version 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5 are no longer supported.

• FPGA Scope: Added functionality for intra-step FPGA signal monitoring with ScopeView

• EtherCAT Slave: Added support for using multiple cards in one simulator

• MIL-STD-1553: Added support for error injection for remote terminals

• OPAL-RT Board: Added support for MMC for central systems

• AFDX: Added new Sfunction driver for AFDX (Arinc 664P7) communication

• New RT-LAB Python API method "InstallRtlab" available to install RT-LAB on a target.

• New RT-LAB Python API method "UninstallRtlab" available to uninstall RT-LAB from a target.

• Improved compilation time when using MingW.

• Added documentation on MingW compiler.

• Updated example model in .slx and latest MATLAB versions supported.

• Checked validity of path given in parameter of "CreatePackage" method available through RT-LAB’s Python API.

• Updated RT-LAB’s Python API documentation with ImportConnections, ExportConnections, CreateConnection and DeleteConnection methods.

• "Force Refresh" button available through right-clicking a connection in the RT-LAB configuration panel is moved to the toolbar of this panel.

• Added check on disk space available when installing RT-LAB on a target.

• ScopeView: Added documentation related to OPACQ (Choosing Data Logger as a Data Source).

• ScopeView: Added trigger position and acquisition period parameters for Data Logger acquisitions.

• PICKERING: Added support for GUI configuration

• PICKERING: Added support for all Opal-RT-supported cards into one interface

• OPC-UA Server: Added support for GUI configuration

• SCPI: Added connection points for easier debugging

Bug Fixes

2020.2.4

• CAN: Fixed problem of minimum values not being imported from the DBC file

• CAN: Fixed problem of initial value not being imported from the DBC file

• CAN: Fixed problem of messages missing when importing certain DBC files

• CAN: Fixed precision loss for unsigned integers before applying the gain

• CAN: Fixed load error on OP4200 when only one channel is defined

2020.2.3

• Pickering: fixed behaviour where configured cards are missing from the hardware setup

2020.2.2

• DNP3 Slave: Fixed issues with configurations containing many signals 

• IEC61850: Fixed crash when inputting incompatible SCL files (in the context of GOOSE and SV NLE lists) 

• OP4200: Fixed issue with programmed timestep value in the FPGA

• SCPI: Fixed issue of the driver blocking the load of the model when the destination IP cannot be reached

• CAN: Fixed channel indexing issue 

• CAN: Fixed problems arising with configurations having a large number of messages (10,000+) 

2020.2.1

• Fixed call to SetParametersByName(), was generating overrun

• Fixed time used to initialize OpalBoard Driver when loading a model

• Fixed version of Python set up on OP6000 target

• CAN: Fixed issue with the model not receiving CAN messages

• DIANE: Fixed indexing of arrays starting at 0

• AFDX: Fixed validation of ES and VL IDs

• AFDX: Improved path filtering when inputting a .hex or .adc file

• SCPI: Fixed automatic command formatting for MAGNA power supplies

• Fast Scope FPGA: Fixed issue preventing the FPGA scope from being enabled

2020.2

• Improved robustness of RT-LAB’s configuration panel

• The license server cannot be started twice on the same server.

• Blocked MATLAB (32 bits) when using a 64-bit compiler to avoid undefined behavior.

• IO entries are no longer duplicated in the project tree explorer.

• The pre-trigger percentage is ignored if the value starts at 0.

• Fixed "Time Factor" parameter when simulating on the localhost.

• License validation no longer reporting erroneously when used for multiple hosts.

• Getting a frame from Datalogger in a second run no longer fails.

• Fixed error when loading a model on an inaccessible target

• Frame configuration of Datalogger through the Python API, when using a value higher than a 32 bits value, now works.

• MetaController presence is now detected at boot of RT-LAB.

• Orchestra example models are now compilable with the MingW compiler.

• Logs now displayed correctly when loading a model.

• Slowness fixed when displaying windows containing project examples.

• "Disconnect selected" option, available in RT-LAB configuration panel, now fixed.

• "Open with ScopeView" button, available through a right-click on a SignalGroup, now fixed.

• Print displayed by SyncExchanger tool now fixed.

• Embedded mode now fixed.

• "Simulation Tools" entry in RT-LAB Preferences now fixed.

• Removed extra separator in the Connections menu, in the RT-LAB configuration panel.

• Fixed email address of the Support team displayed when requesting a new license fails.

• Web service for requesting licenses is now available.

• RT-LAB asking to set up a target already set up is fixed.

• Renamed "Assignation" Tab in model view "Assignment" Tab.

• Recorder now visible in project tree explorer.

• Fixed the use of vectors with Orchestra.

• Fixed OPREC file generation when no signals are present or when checked in a signal group.

• Fixed project creation when nothing is selected.

• Fixed model compilation detection, when compiled with an older version of RT-LAB.

• Fixed pop-up message "RT-LAB already installed on the target" when loading a model on a target that is correctly set up.

• Fixed options available when creating a new project.

• Fixed Monitoring Tab when using a Multi-target system based on Dolphin.

• Fixed OpInput block shown in project tree explorer when using a MATLAB environment variable for the default value.

• Fixed RT-LAB installation.

• Fixed error "Could not get the logical node ID" when trying to load a model.

• Fixed error "File not found: <path_to_subsystem>/<subsystem_name>.map" when compiling a model.

• Fixed error "Did not receive status from some nodes" when loading a model.

• Removed erroneous text from the "Probe Control" panel.

• Fixed count of connections selected when removing them from RT-LAB’s configuration panel.

• Fixed target status.

• ScopeView: Fixed navigation in the OPREC file.

• CAN: Fix for CAN IDs greater than 29 bits (DRVTT-1118)

• CAN: Fixed stability issues (DRVTT-1091, DRVTT-1106)

• OPAL-RT Board: Fixed issues when fetching bitstream files from the standard repositories (DRVTT-1121)

• IEC61850: Corrected driver to send the data types as defined in the .icd file for SV NLE (DRV-3392)

• IEC61850: Removed interface pre-configuration when adding it to a project (DRVTT-42)

• IEC61850: Fix for malformed SV packets when svID or data uses more than 128 octets (DRVTT-1057)

• SCPI: Improved user interface (DRVTT-1043)

• SCPI: Fixed driver when used with a Magna Power Source (DRV-3367)

• PICKERING: Ignore notion of bits per channel for resistive cards not using the precision setting

• MODBUS: Fixed issues appearing due to error codes 32 and 9 (DRVTT-1079)

• Synchronization: Changed the network interface selection to be a text field (DRV-3363)