**************************************************2024.1.15 Kompass FX2 V3.8.0*************************************************************** [New Features] 1. Image sequence playback: Support the lossless and uncompressed playback of image sequences (high definition and high image quality). 2. Cross program continuation: The function makes the media work seamlessly across different programs, unaffected by any screen image switching. 3. Sensor support: Support the playback of external sensor data on the screen, such as temperature and timecode. 4. Full support for Office formats: PowerPoint, Excel and Word, in the native mode 5. PDF support: Visualized page flipping 6. Executable file support: Support the playback of flash and Unity3D files. 7. Media keep: PowerPoint and other media support the media keep function and allow switching programs without starting from the beginning, suitable for conference scenarios. 8. Action selection upon starting playback: Provide more flexibility in controlling the start of the playback. 9. Loop scroll: Seamless scrolling capability to meet the requirements of ring display in sports stadium applications 10. Protocol support: Integrate multiple commonly-used functions into the control protocol for more convenient third-party control. 11. Media copy support: Support creating copies for subtitles, clocks, media collections and sensors. [Improvements] 1. Transcoding assistant optimization: Support keeping the Alpha channel (HAP only). 2. Page flipping control of media collections: Page flipping can be done in the properties area. 3. Program playback optimization: Support the function of playing a specified program after the software is started. 4. Page flipping control for PowerPoint slides: Support jumping to previous page, next page, and specified page in the properties area. 5. Scheduled playback optimization: Streamline the process of creating scheduled playbacks, and provide more detailed logs. 6. Media lock and unlock: Media cannot be replaced after locked. [Bug Fixes] 1. Fixed occasional abnormal sound output for streaming media playback. 2. Fixed the issue of incomplete display of content when using WPS Office to play the slides and opening the project after saving. 3. Fixed the occasional issue where the newly-inserted program does not appear in the program list when opening the scheduled playback and inserting a program. 4. Fixed the issue of media collection not filling the output area when the collection is dragged to the output connector. [Notes] 1. In a multi-graphics card setup, to ensure a successful configuration, the resolution and refresh rate of each graphics card must be the same and synchronization monitors are required. 2. The built-in browser (window mode) and extended browser in the webpage feature require software authorization to be used. To use the new webpage feature, it is necessary to re-add it. 3. When adding the built-in browser (window mode) and extended browser to be played in a program, if the webpage window is opened by double-clicking a webpage in the media library, the output will be black and only display a single webpage image. 4. For the above webpage solutions, you can use the reverse control function in the visual intelligent control platform to realize reverse control of the output screen and click the webpage content. **************************************************2023.10.13 Kompass FX2 V3.7.1 *************************************************************** [New Features] 1. Support an extended browser, doubling the webpage playback capability with smooth playback of up to 64 webpages. 2. Support the network shared folders, enabling automatic synchronization of media materials across multiple media servers. 3. Support the digital clock feature. 4. Support the playback logging feature. 5. Support the http/https formats of streaming media input sources. 6. Support the M4V video format. 7. Support showing or hiding the text displayed on the sub-output in the Edit Output window. [Improvements] 1. Improved the subtitle property interaction. 2. Updated the NDI input sources to support the latest protocol (5.5.4.0). 3. The program sequence in the scheduled playback can be adjusted. 4. Increased the maximum number of sub-outputs to 256 with a minimum resolution of 16x16, and added the ability to hide the displayed text. 5. In the Edit Output window, select a sub-output in the Output List area on the left, the corresponding sub-output in the canvas editing area on the right is selectŁ¬and vice versa. 6. Optimized the device link function to automatically restore synchronization after the slave device is restarted. 7. Introduced the configuration file support for pausing program playback during program switching, controlling maximum number of PowerPoint files for playback, optimizing resolution, and modifying text color in stage area. 8. Implemented global response to the Shift+H shortcut for disconnecting and connecting outputs. [Bug Fixes] 1. Resolved the problem where timecode does not work when the main media is set to none. 2. Fixed the software crash issue when you open a project, acquire real-time timecode box data and then click Take in the Pre-Edit mode for several times. 3. Corrected the issue where one column of media pixels displayed on the right edge appears on the left edge at specific positions of the stage. [Notes] 1. In a multi-graphics card setup, to ensure a successful configuration, the resolution and refresh rate of each graphics card must be the same and synchronization monitors are required. 2. The built-in browser (window mode) and extended browser in the webpage feature require software authorization to be used. To use the new webpage feature, it is necessary to re-add it. 3. When adding the built-in browser (window mode) and extended browser to be played in a program, if the webpage window is opened by double-clicking a webpage in the media library, the output will be black and only display a single webpage image. 4. For the above webpage solutions, you can use the reverse control function in VICP or VIMP to realize reverse control of the output screen and click the webpage content.