These Release Note are established to support and
introduce new releases of Advantech EdgeView (Supervisory Control)
software. They provide a list of
new features, known-issues and bug information.
Definitions:
Official Release - This is a version that is frozen. It will not change during the release
period (typically a business quarter or 3 months). However, the "Release Note"
for this official version will be changed during the release period to document
any new problems as we discover them. The source code will not be frozen. The Official Release will be in Advantech
Website https://www.advantech.com/en/support, containing the server and client
installation files as *.exe or *.tat.gz.inist
for different OS and data source.
The only thing we update in the Official Release folder is the Release Note
as new problems are identified.
Candidate Release - This is updated when there is a new
Build. This adds new features for a future release and resolves know issues or
problems in the Official release.
Customers can install this at their own risk. The Candidate may solve a
known problem. If it introduces new
problems, customers have the option to re-install the Official Release. We
maintain the source code to match this Candidate Release. The Candidate Release will be in Advantech
Website https://www.advantech.com/en/support. The Candidate Release will be updated
through the quarter. The release Note
for the Candidate will be updated describing new features or known Issues.
Official Release 4.0.0 Version (2025/11)
Software Build Feature
or Fix Description
New
feature:
[Feature]
The product name has been changed from supervisory control to EdgeView.
[Feature]
Supported drawing formats for mobile phones and tablets.
[Feature]
The system and settings pages of the EdgeView server are now linked.
[Feature]
Added date style offset function.
[Feature]
Added option to use server time zone settings. This option can be enabled when
the time type field in the log query data does not contain time zone
information.
[Feature]
Optimize the initial drawing load speed.
[Feature]
Optimize OPC UA agent access performance.
[Feature]
EdgeView OPC UA version now allows users to hold down the Shift key and select
multiple items in the list to add tags.
[Feature]
Added asynchronous function in project settings for drawing objects in the
drawing.
[Feature]
Added new plugin widgets: funnel chart.
[Feature]
Supported the EdgeHub alarm function and added the EdgeHub alarm summary and
alarm log widgets.
Update
feature:
[Feature]
Updated search methods and tag/variable binding for Google Maps and Baidu Maps.
[Feature]
Updated the Baidu map license key setting in as the google map.
[Feature]
Updated the EdgeView product name and new product logo.
[Feature]
Updated the version check installed on the Windows system.
[Feature]
Updated the product installation path to \Advantech\WebAccess.
Fix
bug:
[Defect]
Fixed the issue of excessively long data processing time when using record raw datalog tables.
[Defect]
Action log time correction.
[Defect]
Fixed the caching issue of model thumbnails during preview.
[Defect]
Fixed an issue where tag search was not supported when setting up recipes.
[Defect]
Fixed incomplete text label display in Linux.
[Defect]
Fixed a bug when Drawio was inaccessible.
[Defect]
Fixed the issue of binding variables to the slide switch under the model.
[Defect]
Fixed an issue where WebSocket could not connect and register properly when the
WebAccess alarm summary API did not respond.
[Defect]
Fixed an issue where the button binding to the import/export drawing was linked
to a Record event.
Official Release 3.3.0 Version (2025/05)
Software Build Feature
or Fix Description
New
feature:
[Feature]
The record settings can be exported/imported.
[Feature]
Added the record function data resource of history query widgets.
[Feature]
Added new plugin widgets: history Sankey diagram, WebAccess query page.
[Feature]
Added one-line code and variables binding functions of map widgets and modify
the marker display and the default map display effect.
[Feature]
Added the new time controller widget.
[Feature]
Modified the settings of the time controller of history query widgets as Trend,
XY Plot, log bar, log table.
[Feature]
Added the option to display a confirmation window when changing values.
[Feature]
The title of the window that changes the value can be replaced by the
description.
[Feature]
Added fuzzy search options for array and field in the search and replace
function.
[Feature]
Added judgment of security level and area when variables change.
[Feature]
Added image display and script execution functions to table widgets.
[Feature]
Added display options for thousandths and decimal points.
[Feature]
New advanced color palette supports multiple color options and a set of
customizable colors.
[Feature]
Added the digital circular gauge widget.
[Feature]
Added the video widget to support streaming display.
[Feature]
Added the record command source of the log table widget and support the time
controller operation query.
[Feature]
Added a new alarm status to WebAccess tags.
[Feature]
Added alarm area function and alarm audio notification to WebAccess tags.
[Feature]
Added the record command, record variable, record configuration and HREF
functions.
[Feature]
Added the event trigger from variable value function.
[Feature]
Added the OPC UA certification download function.
Update
feature:
[Feature]
Updated the API error message.
[Feature]
Updated the new data binding UI.
[Feature]
Updated the new variable editor UI.
[Feature]
Updated the value change dialog.
[Feature]
Updated the new display mode of the POPUPPAGE.
[Feature]
Updated the default group colors of chart widgets to a clearly distinguished
color order.
Fix
bug:
[Defect]
Modified the judgment method of changing the field value of WebAccess point.
[Defect]
Modified support for OPC UA log tags and output range of OPC UA tags.
[Defect]
Modified the graphic client user can’t login issues in OPC UA version.
[Defect]
Modified the same IP as Supervisory control server setting issue in WebAccess
SCADA version.
Official Release 3.2.0 Version (2024/11)
Software Build Feature
or Fix Description
New
feature:
[Feature]
Merge the installation package of WebAccess version and OPC UA version
[Feature]
Added tag parameter setting for OPC UA default data type.
[Feature]
Added the supervisory control diagnosis web page to control services and agents.
[Feature]
Added the supervisory control certificate web page.
[Feature]
Added search and replace functions for I/O tags and variables in drawings of
the project.
[Feature]
Added new plugin widgets: calendar pie and sankey diagram.
[Feature]
New record query function supports MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, influxdb and http.
[Feature] The variable function source
supports the setting of record query
[Feature] Supported the record function
execution in script editing.
Update
feature:
[Feature]
Supported drop-down menu and fuzzy search when binding tags in the plugin
widgets.
[Feature] Supported fuzzy search of the
path list function in the script editor.
[Adjustment] Modify the URL path of the
supervisory control connection page
Fix
bug:
[Defect]
Corrected the order of project variables and issues when exporting drawings.
Official Release 3.1.0 Version (2024/09)
Software Build Feature
or Fix Description
New
feature:
[Feature]
Added SVG tool.
[Feature]
Supported Linux Ubuntu 20.04 and Kylin Desktop V10 SP1.
[Feature]
Added new plugin widgets: QR code, Barcode, Baidu
map and Google map.
[Feature]
Added the event function no-code setting.
[Feature]
Supported the opacity mask function for widgets.
[Feature]
Added the new widget: slide switch.
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Advantech EdgeView Software |
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Common Features |
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Intuitive Interface and Useful Tools Enjoy an intuitive
interface with powerful graphical tools. |
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Cross-Platform Compatibility Seamlessly access the
tool from cross-platform desktop and web browser clients. |
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Build-in Data Analysis Charts Access common data
analysis charts and status timelines right out of the box. |
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Convenient Preview Mode Review projects in a
preview mode before saving for added convenience. |
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Graphical Model Interface Use drawings to create
graphical models to improve development efficiency. |
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Rich Animation Features Access a variety of
low-code animation features and motion paths for dynamic visuals. |
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Flexible Display Settings Customize the
properties of each widget to suit your preferences. |
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Extensive Scripting Support Benefit from extensive
support for JavaScript programming and single-line command methods. |
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Scriptable Widget Properties Easily edit widget
properties using scripts for enhanced functionality. |
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Functional Variable System Utilize an independent
and customizable variable function system to provide project drawing
applications. |
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Plugin Widget Function Combine with
third-party tools to connect drawing data to develop new widgets. |
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Built-in SVG Tool Provide customized
flowchart drawing tools and converts them into SVG format for drawing use. |
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Wide Image Format Compatibility Support for popular
image formats including SVG, JPG, PNG, GIF, and BMP. |
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Masking Functionality Employ masking to
conceal or obscure specific image areas as needed. |
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Simple Gradient Color Settings Effortlessly apply
gradient colors to enhance visual appeal. |
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Recipe Modeling Support Dynamically adjust and
apply recipe values for efficient data setting. |
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Record Query Provide database and
web page query and record functions. |
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WebAccess Version Features |
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Combines all features of WebAccess SCADA Use webservice to read
and write WebAccess SCADA and WebAccess CNC data. |
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Alarm Summary and Log Support WebAccess SCADA
alarm settings and alarm functions. |
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OPC UA Basic Version Features |
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High availability of OPC UA connections No limit on the number
of OPC UA server connections and connection I/O points. |
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OPC UA Project Management Support management of
OPC UA projects, users and OPC UA connection settings |
EdgeView Server - System Requirements
OS (x64): Windows 10
(1607) / Linux Ubuntu 22.04 or later versions
Processor: 64-bit processor, at least dual-core processor recommended.
Memory: At
least 4 GB RAM recommended.
Hard Disk Space: At
least 1 GB of available hard disk space for software installation.
Firewall Security:
HTTP port (default is 8880)
HTTPS port (default is 8881)
Data source port (WebAccess webservice or OPC UA server)
Desktop Client - System Requirements
OS (x64): Windows 10
(1806) / Linux Ubuntu 22.04 or later versions
Processor: 64-bit processor, at least dual-core processor recommended.
Memory: At
least 4 GB RAM recommended.
Hard Disk Space: At
least 500 MB of available hard disk space for software installation.
Graphics card: Supports OpenGL 3.3 or above
Browser Client - System Requirements
Memory: At
least 8 GB RAM recommended
Graphics card: Supports OpenGL 3.3 or above
Browser: Supports WebGL 2.0 or above
Chrome (versions > 56)
Edge (versions > 83)
Fire Fox (versions > 51)