• January 29, 2001
  
• January 19, 2001
  
• November 23, 2000
  
• October 19, 2000
  
• October 13, 2000
  
• October 5, 2000
  
• September 22, 2000
  
• August 11, 2000
  
• July 10, 2000
  

Overview

BuildPlus
1. Main Window Log
2. Launch Windows Explorer
3. Improved Titles in CFG File
4. New DBDOC_SUMMARY.ERR

Hyperlink
1. Improved Batch File Reference
2. Add Aliases for Cross-References
3. Improved "No Source" messages

Hyperview
1. Miscellaneous Text Field in Database Search

BuildPlus
1. Main Window Log
You now have the option of creating a log of the messages that appear in the main message window of BuildPlus. Select the "Log Build Messages" option under the "Tools" menu and enter the name of the log file or use the default one provided.
2. Launch Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer can be launched from the "Tools" menu option. If you are presently working in a project, Explorer will be opened in that directory.
3. Improved Titles in CFG File
BuildPlus will parse the DisplayNames.txt file created from the Decomposer run in Composer projects and extract the titles created there. These will then be inserted into the project CFG file to provide better titles in the final M14 document.
4. New DBDOC_SUMMARY.ERR
DBDOC_SUMMARY.ERR now contains all error and pertinent log files in one complete document. The entries are sorted by time and date, from earliest to latest, to provide an overall view of the most recent build process.

Hyperlink
1. Improved Batch File Reference
Unit filenames have now been added to the batch file references in the table of contents in the M14 file.
2. Add Aliases for Cross-References
Hyperlink is able to make cross-references between the CLD and CAD names, as well as the DT short filename and long descriptive name. This enables you to search by either name in Hyperview's Topic Title Index.
3. Improved "No Source" Messages
The "No Source" messages are now generated and sorted according to the type of missing source - whether it was found on a CAD sheet, graphic or in a database.

Hyperview
1. Miscellaneous Text Field in Database Search
An additional field has been added to the Database Search - "Miscellaneous Text". This allows you to search for text strings in the database, either alone or in combination with any other the other fields in the search dialog box.

Overview
This version of DBDOC supports fully implemented ABB INFI-90:
- Composer through Version 3.1,
- Conductor VMS
- Conductor NT through Version 2.3
- WinCAD / WinTools
- Ladder
- BATCH
- CADEWS
- MCS/OIS and PC View SODG

Notable New Features

BuildPlus
1. Specialized Composer, Conductor and WinCAD support.
2. Multiple Database Support
3. Full WinCAD / Composer Console Configuration Support
4. AutoCAD and Text File Association

Hyperlink
1. Improved Function Code Handling
2. CAD Titles in Main Table of Contents
3. Batch File Support
4. Allen-Bradley RTU Documentation Support

Hyperview
1. Presentation of Bad Quality

CIUMON
1. Improved CIUMON Reliability

BuildPlus
1. Specialized Composer, Conductor and WinCAD support.
Buildplus will build the majority of systems (Composer, Conductor and WinCAD) with very little additional input. The Project Type Specification dialog has been created to allow specification of meaningful combinations of ABB INFI-90 versions.
For many current configurations, simply specifying the Composer project, the Composer NT access database or the WinCAD FoxPro database will make most of the build occur automatically.
2. Multiple Database Support
Support has been added to allow for the selection of multiple databases to be built into DBDOC. Multiple tag and trend lists are supported automatically. In the case of WinTools, Composer and Conductor, they are pre-extracted before the Wizard is run. BuildPlus is able to preset some of the Wizard settings in order to simplify the file search.
3. Full WinCAD / Composer Console Configuration Support
BuildPlus ensures that graphics are built with the correct database using the Console.cfg files which specify the tag and trend databases associated with the graphics.
4. AutoCAD and Text File Association
You can now associate AutoCAD .DWG and MicroStation .DXF drawings, plus Text files with a specific loop, PCU and module simply by naming the directory in which the files are found DXFLPPMM and TXTLPPMM, respectively.

Hyperlink
1. Improved Function Code Handling
Links and hotspots have been added for TSTALM function code 69. Links have been created for blocks 1 to 9 for function code 70.
2. CAD Titles in Main Table of Contents
In Composer, the titles of the configuration sheets are extracted from the project and used in DBDOC automatically.
3. Batch File Support
Multiple unit files are applied to replicated copies of the same batch document found in the same directory.
4. Allen-Bradley RTU Documentation Support
Support has been added for the processing of AB and RTU files.

Hyperview
1. Presentation of Bad Quality
Hyperview now presents values that are Bad Quality in a muddy yellow hue.

CIUMON
1. Improved CIUMON Reliability
The reliability of CIUMON has been improved because we have learned more about its status messages.

Overview

Wizard
1. Improved Default Selections
2. Alternate User Graphics Path for Composer Projects

BuildPlus
1. CAD/CLD Titles in Composer
2. Configurator Incorporated into BuildPlus
3. Improved Batch File Handling
4. Retain Block Indices from Previous Runs
5. Include Verify Files that Exist with Ladder Files
6. New DBDOC_SUMMARY.ERR
7. DR2DT Tool Does Full Rebuild of SODG
8. New Menu Features

Hyperlink
1. Improved Error Messages
2. Remove References to Blocks 0 to 9 in Ladder
3. Better Hotspots for Function Codes 63 and 64
4. Visible Specs for Function Code 69
5. Embedded Quotes Now Accepted in CFG File
6. Line Numbers in Batch Files

Hyperview
1. Checkbox for No Color Reversal in Printing
2. Zoom Box Coordinates

CIUMON
1. SPM02 Improvement

Wizard
1. Improved Default Selections
Wizard now preselects more of the file choices based on the type of project (Composer, Conductor NT, etc.) that is being built. This should help in ensuring that the proper files be selected in order to get a complete build.
2. Alternate User Graphics Path for Composer Projects
For those with Composer systems, DBDOC extracts many of the user graphics (.DIS files) from the EBP file. However, they may wish to incorporate existing graphics with their build. Wizard provides you with the opportunity to choose those files not extracted in the build process to be included in the M14.

BuildPlus
1. CAD/CLD Titles in Composer
BuildPlus will parse the CLDNames.map file, which is generated during the build, to extract CAD sheet titles and insert them into the CFG file. This will mean improved titles for the CAD sheets in the final M14.
2. Configurator Incorporated into BuildPlus
Configurator, which was previously a stand alone program, has now been incorporated into BuildPlus. This will result in faster processing and more direct messaging.
3. Improved Batch File Handling
UNT files found in the same location of the B90 files, determines the loop, PCU and module.
4. Retain Block Indices from Previous Runs
Block indices which are inserted into the CFG file are now kept in a separate file named BLOCK.SAV. On subsequent reruns, this file will be appended to the PRE file thus eliminating the need for multiple Hyperlink runs to re-insert the indices.
5. Include Verify Files that Exist with Ladder Files
Verify files that are found in the same directory where ladder files exist will now be included in the build.
6. New DBDOC_SUMMARY.ERR
BuildPlus now generates a new error file called DBDOC_SUMMARY.ERR. This is composed of filtered versions of COMPOSER.ERR (when building a Composer project) and DBDOC.ERR, where the status messages have been removed, leaving only the error messages to be analyzed.
7. DR2DT Tool Does Full Rebuild of SODG
The "Graphics Conversion DR2DT" tool now performs a full rebuild of all graphics and symbols rather than just doing an update of out-of-date files.
8. New Menu Features
A new "Build" menu option has been added which has the same functionality as the build toolbar buttons.
Under the "Tools" menu, there is a new option, "Add CIUMON Settings". The user is able to add or delete live loop settings for CIUMON monitoring at anytime after the intial build. Once the settings have been added, the user must rebuild from RAW, PRE or CFG in order to see their changes in the M14 file.

Hyperlink
1. Improved Error Messages
Hyperlink now generates messages:
a. to alert the user to blocks found which do not have any source.
b. on error message "Unknown line type 255: using solid" now also reports symbol and coordinates.
As well, some messages have been reformatted for clarity.
2. Remove References to Blocks 0 to 9 in Ladder
References to Blocks 0 to 9 on ladder drawings have been removed since they are known constants and do not require links.
3. Better Hotspots for Function Codes 63 and 64
Hotspots have been added to the 8 ladder inputs for the both function codes to link them to their source blocks.
4. Visible Specs for Function Code 69
Formerly invisible specs are now shown.
5. Embedded Quotes Now Accepted in CFG File
Embedded quotes found in CAD titles and subtitles in the CFG file were previously skipped and would generate an error message reporting such. Hyperlink is now able to handle these titles correctly.
6. Line Numbers in Batch Files
Line numbers are now written to the rtf file in batch processing so that when the B90 file is viewed in Hyperview, the line numbers will show up for easier tracing.

Hyperview
1. Checkbox for No Color Reversal in Printing
For those users who have SODG graphics or Conductor graphics with white backgrounds, they may wish to check off the option "No color reversal" in the print dialog box so that they do not get black backgrounds printed.
2. Zoom Box Coordinates
The status bar is updated with coordinates and the zoom box is being dragged.

CIUMON
1. SPM02 Handling
CIUMON is now able to correctly handle its operation with the SPM02 units for correct data retrieval.

BuildPlus
The "Project Type Specification" dialog box has been improved so that the user can more fully specify project components. BuildPlus can then make the appropriate choices for some of the file settings in the Configuration Wizard and preset them.

BuildPlus
A beta version of the Composer support has implemented for trial runs. If you create a new build root, BuildPlus will ask you what type of project you want your initial build to be, either Composer or non-Composer, and will walk you through the necessary steps to complete your build. Your comments and concerns would be appreciated.

CIUMON
Better error recovery for errors 201 and 203 has been put in. CIUMON will now attempt to restart the CIU in order to recover.

DR2DT
Changed REM to RM to correct the messaging.

Overview

Hyperlink
1. DBSYNTH.TXT Merge with Database Topics
2. Additional Hotspots on Conductor Drawings
3. Improved Text File Links
4. Graphcfg.xdc Appears as a Topic

Hyperview
1. Hotspot Centering

BuildPlus
1. /buildall Log File Name Change
2. Improved Message on Duplicate MHD Selection
3. Improved Error Files
4. New Interface for M14 File Rename
5. ESC Key
6. Improved REGINFO.DAT Parsing
7. Changes in Wizard Selection Trigger Graphics Rebuild

CIULink
1. Default to Export View

Configurator
1. Variable Indices Inserted in Ladder

Hyperlink
1. DBSYNTH.TXT Merge with Database Topics
For users who have FoxPro databases, the information from the DBSYNTH.TXT file which is generated by DBDOC's database conversion program is now merged in with the database topics. This ensures that all information about a particular tag is grouped together and easily accessible.
2. Additional Hotspots on Conductor Drawings
As more improvements are made to the Conductor processing, more hotspots have been made to link to information in the database.
3. Improved Text File Links
Additional handling has been added to text files to improve and add links.
4. Graphcfg.xdc Appears as a Topic
Graphcfg.xdc has been integrated so that it appears as a topic in the M14 file. This will provide operators with a numerical listing of the graphics and allow them to link directly to them.

Hyperview
1. Hotspot Centering
The centering of hotspots has been fixed on Conductor drawings.

BuildPlus
1. /buildall Log File Name Change
The name of the log created for an automated /buildall has been changed. The date is now appended to the end, eg. BuildAll_20001005.log, in order to preserve previous logs in case they are required.
2. Improved Message on Duplicate MHD Selection
The message that appears in the duplicate mhd selection dialog box is now updated to reflect the remaining duplications after the user has pressed OK, if they exist. This will make it easier for the user to track down the problem mhd.
3. Improved Error Files
Program information has now been added to the DBDOC_ERR.ERR file.
4. New Interface for M14 File Rename
A new dialog box has been added for the Rename function in BuildPlus. The user has the opportunity to rename the DBDOC.M14, .M14, and sv.M14 to some other name other than the defaults set up. If the user does not change any of the information in the edit boxes, the Rename will function as in previous versions of BuildPlus.
5. ESC Key
The ESC key is equivalent to pressing the STOP button on the toolbar.
6. Improved REGINFO.DAT Parsing
In order to comply with the rerunnable Wizard, the parsing of the project REGINFO.DAT in BuildPlus has been enhanced to reflect changes made in user choices. This will ensure that the build will proceed with the user's new file selections.
7. Changes in Wizard Selection Trigger Graphics Rebuild
If the user has rerun the Wizard and made a change in the type of SODG processing or the type of database, BuildPlus is now triggered to rebuild all operator graphics to reflect the user changes.

CIULink
1. Default to Export View
CIULink now opens in Export View on start up.

Configurator
1. Variable Indices Inserted in Ladder
Variable indices are inserted directly in the Ladder chapter making the variable lists accessible in the M14 file.

Overview
No major changes are implemented in this release. You will find that changes make the DBDOC system cleaner and more supportable. Unless you have missing Conductor NT hotspots or badly compiled submodels, you will not need to rebuild.

Hyperlink
1. Conductor NT Support
2. Text Files
3. Add Description to Tag Docments
4. Hotspots for Vector_Button
5. Text Alignment Corrections
6. Additional Messages

Hyperview
1. Audit Windows
2. Topic Search

BuildPlus
1. CIUMON Settings
2. DBDMB Problem Support
3. Hyperlink Failure Message
4. New Features for /buildall from command line
5. Dialog Box for Rename Function

Wizard
1. What's This

Hyperlink
1. Conductor NT Support
Support for a class of links which implemented direct displays of tag values (digital states) as circles was added. A class of client sub-models showing three-dimensional representations was corrected.
2. Text Files
Some corrections in compiling text files were made.
3. Add Description to Tag Documents
Hyperlink now adds a description to tag documents which results in additional information being shown in Hyperview.
4. Hotspots for Vector_Button
5. Text Alignment Corrections
Some corrections were made for the right justification of text.
6. Additional Messages
More messages have been added to the DBDOC.ERR file. A message listing submodels which could not be found by Hyperlink but are needed to complete a Conductor graphic has been added. There is also an additional message indicating tags that are referenced on graphics which cannot be found in the database.

Hyperview
1. Audit Windows
The print/save feature of Audit Window support now includes the title of the document.
2. Topic Search
The topic search now lists intermediate results, so you can select from the tentative results. This makes calling up documents or tag records easier by reducing the amount of typing needed.

BuildPlus
1. CIUMON Settings
The entered CIUMON parameters are now saved when BuildPlus runs. This means that you do not have to enter them again if you rerun the Wizard.

2. DBDMB Problem Support
A circumstance has been observed where the DAO 3.5 (Data Access Object) support available on a client computer is unable to do the extraction run by DBMDB.VBS. In this case, BuildPlus now will stop further processing rather than continue.
If DBMDB fails, you have two choices. You can use ABB tools to extract the tag and trend databases, then use the Wizard to point at the .DBF files. The other choice is to install the DBDOC Build Kit on another computer and try to make the build work there, at least until TAGS.DBF has been created. You can then put TAGS.DBF on the original build system and rerun the Wizard to find it.

3. Hyperlink Failure Message
If Hyperlink fails to make the file DBDOC.MVP, it is now entered into DBDOC.ERR and the build terminated.

4. New Features for /buildall from command line
If BuildPlus is run from the command line with the /buildall switch, all known projects will be rebuilt from the RAW stage. At the completion of each project build, the DBDOC.M14 file that was created will be automatically renamed to _ followed by a letter, eg. TESTBUILD_20000922a.M14.

As well, BuildPlus will create a BuildAll.log in the \GMCL\DBDOC directory which will list all the projects that it attempted to build and whether it was successful or not. Successful builds will list the M14 files available; unsuccessful builds will write a message to indicate at what stage the build failed.

5. Dialog Box for Rename Function
BuildPlus now gives you the option of renaming the DBDOC.M14 file to a name of your choosing by bringing up a dialog box listing the existing file names with an edit box where you can enter your choice for the new name of the DBDOC.M14 file.

Wizard
1. What's This
The Wizard has had support added for contextual help. This refers to the feature of clicking on the question mark to trigger "What's This" support, then putting the cursor over a feature. The information presented about the feature should be helpful.

Overview

BuildPlus / Wizard
1. Supports Re-runnable Wizard
2. Supports Command Line Interface for Unattended Builds
3. Wizard Selections Determined by Features Selected
4. Explorer Link Added to Directory Panels
5. Support Added for Systems Lacking SODG Source File Access
6. Module Header Selection Strengthened

CIUMON
1. Environment Call Replaces Restart to Verify Operation
2. Restart Operation Parameters Made Accessible, Explicit
3. Supports Checksum as Optional
4. Link Added to DBDOC.CHM for Help Function

HyperView Browser
1. Displays Project Name in Title Bar
2. Numerous Minor Corrections

Hyperlink Compiler
1. Ladder Specifications Shortened
2. ADAPT Block on Different Page
3. Corrections to Function Codes
4. Various Corrections
5. AutoCAD 2000 Support Added

DR2DT
1. Conversion Suppressed if Source Older than Result
2. Delete Files That Have No Source

BuildPlus / Wizard
1. Supports Re-runnable Wizard
BuildPlus and the Wizard have been made to allow the Wizard to be rerun from the previous state easily and validly. This allows the user to modify choices and have all the appropriate file and registry data properly updated.
2. Supports Command Line Interface for Unattended Builds
Command line interface support has been implmented for rebuilds of both a single project and of all projects. The rebuild can be set to build the entire project or to start from the PRE or CFG steps.
3. Wizard Selections Determined by Features Selected
The Wizard system has been made to offer panels to the user based on the choice of options in the initial panel.
4. Explorer Link Added to Directory Panels
The Wizard allow the user to launch explorer to find files from the file selection panels.
5. Support Added for Systems Lacking SODG Source File Access
A method has been provided to support systems that have need of working directly from their .dt files instead of ours. By putting a file DBDOC_NOSOURCE.DR or DBDOC_NOSOURCE.DY in a directory of .DT files, the .DT files will be used by DBDOC to build the M14 document.
6. Module Header Selection Strengthened
In selecting the location of CAD drawings, the MHD module header files are used. We disallow duplicates and have added an interface to allow selection of the valid CAD sheets.

CIUMON
1. Environment Call Replaces Restart to Verify Operation
Use of ENVIRONMENT fetch has replace CIU RESTART to get the CIUMON program started. This will avoid disruption of other systems if we run into them.
2. Restart Operation Parameters Made Accessible, Explicit
CIU RESTART, if it needs to be executed, has had its parameters brought into the dialog box so that XON/XOFF and other choices can be supported properly.
3. Supports Checksum as Optional
Support has been added for systems that are not using the checksum on the CIU communications.
4. Link Added to DBDOC.CHM for Help Function
Help has been incorporated by giving CIUMON access to DBDOC.CHM.

HyperView Browser
1. Displays Project Name in Title Bar
The actual M14 file name, including the path if chosen, is displayed in the title bar of the browser to improve support of multiple systems.
2. Numerous Minor Corrections
Many minor improvements have been made.

Hyperlink Compiler
1. Ladder Specifications Shortened
Ladder function block diagrams have shorter descriptions of the specifications where needed to keep the picture valid.
2. ADAPT Block on Different Page
A message is generated if the target of an ADAPT block is not on the same CAD sheet.
3. Corrections to Function Codes
FC 155 has been corrected to get the correct number of parameters.
4. Various Corrections
Other corrections have been made as problems were found.
5. AutoCAD 2000 Support Added
Support for AutoCAD 2000 was incorporated by exporting .DWG files in AutoCAD 14 .DXF format. This has been verified as valid in the system that had AutoCAD 2000.
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DR2DT
1. Conversion Suppressed if Source Older than Result
The build system now takes advantage of a feature added to DR2DT which checks if the .DT file is newer than its source and avoids converting the source file to text if so. This speeds up the builds.
2. Delete Files That Have No Source
Unless the DBDOC_NOSOURCE option is used, if a .DT file is not created by source in the source directory, it will be deleted. This supports systems that are making revisions by making old graphics disappear from DBDOC when their source disappears.

These release notes are in three sections:

Changes in this release
1. Wizard Improved and Rerunnable
2. Compiler Supports AutoCAD 2000
3. Compiler Error Checking
4. Access Database Digital Tagtypes supported
5. BuildPlus Improvements

General INFI90 Support Changes introduced June 3, 2000 (20000526)
1. CIUMON Specification at Build - eliminate user entries in Hyperview.
2. Demo Default Change
3. Duplicate Output Definitions and Off-Module References
4. Digital Tag Types - display outputs as digital values correctly.
5. FoxPro and Access Database Support - added through BuildPlus.
6. Configurator Support for FTCONFIG
7. Scanned Tag Support on Hyperlink - partially automatic scanning.
8. Off-Module References for Ladder - implemented.
9. Important HYPERVIEW Browser Improvements
10. New BuildPlus System - complete control of builds in one task.
11. CIULINK Data Collection - new feature to collect block data.
12. CIUMON - Now logs all information into a file for debugging.

CONDUCTOR NT Draft Support
This version adds handling of placement of elements with negative coordinates, corrects the font handling and brings in full links to database tags. Actual values are not yet fetched from the database or the CIU for most fields. Trends are still not supported.

General INFI90 Support
1. Wizard Improved and Rerunnable
The Wizard program has had significant changes. The user screens are determined by the choices of subsystem. SODG and Conductor NT graphics can be supported simultaneously.
The Wizard has been made rerunnable, with the user entries and selections maintained for subsequent runs. This makes it much easier to make minor changes that might affect the registry keys for the project, plus the files that are selected.
2. Compiler Supports AutoCAD 2000
The Hyperlink compiler now supports AutoCAD 2000 .DWG files. However, it does this by translating them into Version 14 .DXF files, so may not handle new features until we have run into them.
3. Compiler Error Checking
Significant error checking of the CAD files has been added.
- Adapt references to an already adapted specification
- Adapt references to a block that does not exist
- Duplicate off-module references importing exception reports to module
- Duplicate sources for blocks
- Support for finding blocks imported from modules that do not exist
4. Access Database Digital Tagtypes supported
The tagtypes in TAGDATA.MDB have been added to the database support.
5. BuildPlus Improvements
BuildPlus and the Wizard allow the direct selection of CAD paths in many forms. We no longer need a single rule for the system to work. The BuildPlus system iterates to add index entries that we need, and to give assistance in finding entries that refer to modules that do not exist.
BuildPlus has additional menu options in this version. The user has the option of deleting an entire BuildRoot and all its projects from the menus and the registry. There are also variety of tools available for the experienced user to transform files without having a particular project open in the BuildPlus window.

General INFI90 Support - Previous Version
These changes / features support essentially all systems that use CAD and SODG graphics.
1. CIUMON Specification
To tell the HYPERVIEW browser to talk with a particular computer for a particular loop, the "ciumon" statement has been added. It looks like this:
ciumon loop,computeripaddress,port

As an example, the following statements would support two computers with CIUMON running on them.

ciumon 1,train1.ski.com,5099
ciumon 2,train2.ski.com,5098

ciumon demo,computername,0

digital_tagtypes "RCM    ","DIGITAL","MSDD   ","DD     ","DADIG  ",
                                                      "DADIGTL","RMCB   "

CONDUCTOR NT Draft Support
Conductor graphics are now allowed to spread anywhere on the page, and to be other than standard size. New links to tags have been added.
Significant changes were found when Conductor NT 2.3 was analyzed with respect to Conductor NT 1.2. We have resolved the components that we have access to and are ready to wrestle with the rest. Version 2.3 of Conductor NT is supported along with the earlier versions.
Currently, we have color definition aspects handled by using the client file colordef.dat. We have linkages to the source tags and are working on access to specified fields. We link to the file graphcfg.xdc for the mapping of graphics names to installed numbers. We have not yet implemented support for trendcfg.xdc but plan to do that when we can. Bitmaps remain to be handled. Does anybody use movies?

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