NEW SOFTWARE RELEASE ==================== Products involved: AXIS Optimizer Release date: March 17, 2021 Release type: Production Software version: 4.0.12.1 File name: AxisOptimizerXProtectSetup.exe Fully supported platforms: Express+ Professional+ Expert Corporate Limited supported platforms*: Essential+ Express Professional Editions Recommended client: Milestone XProtect® 2019 R2 Minimum supported client: Milestone XProtect® 2016 R3 Virus Scanner: Trend Micro. Languages: English Last preceding release: 4.0.12.0 * Only dewarping plugin is supported on these platforms ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Axis Optimizer ====================================== Contact Information =================== Please contact Axis Communications for product information, updates and support at: http://www.axis.com Installation ============ Run the AxisOptimizerXProtectSetup.exe and follow the instructions. The Optimizer features should now be ready for use. Known limitations ================= - Camera Assistant: The device needs to be accessible directly from the computer where the XProtect Management Client is running. - On-Screen-Controls: Only supports cameras with built-in On-Screen-Control support. - On-Screen-Controls: Requires "Hardware"/"Driver Commands" rights for role. - On-Screen-Controls: Temperature measurements may give incorrect result if digital zoom is used. - CamDry: Only supports camera models Q86XX and Q61XX. - CamDry: Requires "Management Server"/"Read" and "Camera"/"AUX Commands" rights for role. - Dewarp: On XProtect 2017 R3 and earlier: Live view/Playback may need to be refreshed after the Dewarp plugin has been added in Setup. - Dewarp: If a different DPI setting than 100% is used in windows the dewarp windows may only be partially visible. Follow the instructions in the following articles to solve this problem: https://supportcommunity.milestonesys.com/s/article/XProtect-issues-on-highres-displays-4K-and-higher?language=en_US https://supportcommunity.milestonesys.com/s/article/Client-GUI-scaling-on-high-DPI-displays Changes since version 4.0.12.0 ============================= - [Fix] Fixed stability problem with event server plugin that could lead to stability issues with VMS event server. We recommend all customers running Event server plugin component to upgrade to this version. - [Fix] Fixed problem with Device assistant notifying about unpublished ACAP releases. Changes since version 4.0.4.0 ============================= - [Feature] Review AXIS Optimizer components and versions across your system using new "System overview" page in Management client. - [Feature] AXIS I8016-LVE Network Video Intercom can now be used with the visitor management functionality. - [Improvement] Dewarp and Operator controls are now supported with interconnected devices. - [Improvement] Device assistant: Devices can now be filtered/grouped by camera group name using the text search. - [Improvement] VaxALPR and CAMMRA LPR (ACAPs) are now also supported in License plate search tab. - [Fix] Toolbar button is now also available for NDS with missing model-name in Camera name. - [Fix] Fixed problem with event server plugin deployment on Siemens systems. Changes since version 3.7.27.0 ============================= - [Fix] Dewarping: View is now always centered when zooming out to overview using AXIS P3807. Changes since version 3.7.17.3 ============================= - [Feature] Extended automation for Axis devices. Optional event server plugin component provides new actions to use in XProtect rule engine. - [Improvement] Device assistant: Possible to have up to 5 device web pages open without page reload. - [Improvement] Wiper button control is now available also for the AXIS Q87 camera serie. Changes since version 3.7.17.0 ============================= - [Fix] Door station microphone gain setting will now be preserved when using "Turn off Door station microphone when no active call" feature. - [Fix] Fixed crashes seen in Smart Client. Changes since version 3.7.16.0 ============================= - [Fix] Fixed crash in Smart Client, when logged in to the master site on some systems. Changes since version 3.7.13.1 ============================= - [Improvement] Support for Axis speaker integrations on federated systems - [Fix] Fixed error when using Centralized search in 2020 R3 Changes since version 3.7.6.2 ============================= - [Feature] Optimizer role settings: Control access to different Optimizer functions on Role level. - [Improvement] FIPS 140-2 ready - [Improvement] Usage data collection settings can now be reviewed and controlled from Management client. - [Improvement] Optimizer can now run side-by-side with other plugins integrating Chromium web browser. - [Fix] Fixed problem with dewarp view settings in export. - [Fix] Call popup ringtone will now stop when call times out. Changes since version 3.6.14.0 ============================= - [Improvement] Dewarp: Improved performance by dynamically adapting image resolution for the current view configuration. - [Fix] Fixed "Dewarping couldn't start" error Changes since version 3.6.9.0 ============================= - [Feature] Operator controls management: Customize which controls should be shown to the operators and create your own controls. - [Improvement] Improved design of Optimizer options and update page. - [Fix] Dewarp: Fixed mem leak. Solves problem that Milestone hardware decoding could stop working. Changes since version 3.6.3.2 ============================= - [Feature] Dewarp: Customizable panorama and quad views - [Feature] Support for visitor management and operator controls on federated systems - [Feature] Support for Siemens Siveillance VMS - [Improvement] Dewarp: Overlays can now also be preserved on cameras with newer firmware version. - [Improvement] Dewarp: Show gray image when no recording is available - [Fix] Do not show ACAP updates that are incompatible with device firmware version Changes since version 3.5.19.0 ============================= - [Feature] Centralized search: Search cargo containers using VaxOCR - [Improvement] Centralized Search: Improved filter controls - [Improvement] Quick introduction is now shown first time speaker manager is started. - [Fix] OnScreenControls query commands are sent after the stream has started to avoid long load times. - [Fix] DoorStation: Simulate call now also works for firmware version 1.97.1 and higher. - [Fix] Fixed problem with loading Camera Assistant on some systems. Changes since version 3.5.17.0 ============================= - [Fix] Camera Assistant is now working correctly with cameras running firmware 9.70 Changes since version 3.5.13.0 ============================= - [Improvement] DoorStation: Support for two connected locks - [Improvement] DoorStation: Call window can now be resized - [Improvement] DoorStation: Call window is automatically closed if another operator handled the call. - [Improvement] Virtual PTZ does now work when camera is set to capture mode: Dewarped - [Improvement] WebView: Zoom level support - [Fix] Fixed problem with setting "Turn off Door Station microphone when no active call" Changes since version 3.5.7.0 ============================= - [Feature] Virtual PTZ for AXIS P3807-PVE panoramic camera. - [Feature] Horizon adjustment for AXIS P3807-PVE panoramic camera - [Feature] Embed web pages in Smart Client using Optimizer web view powered by the Chromium browser. - [Improvement] Dewarp: Smoother joystick control - [Fix] Dewarp: Multiple smart clients can watch the same milestone view without one affecting the other, no full screen drop outs. Changes since version 3.5.6.0 ============================= - [Fix] Fixed crash running search-plugins on 2019 R2. Search plugins now require XProtect version 2019 R3 or higher. Changes since version 3.4.9.0 ============================= - [Feature] New search filters for vehicles in XProtect Search tab for compatible ACAPs, e.g. country, color, brand. - [Fix] Stability fixes for Speaker Manager Changes since version 3.4.3.0 ============================= - [Feature] Show/hide compass for cameras with Orientation Aid PTZ, e.g. AXIS Q607X series - [Improvement] DoorStation: Debug output during call simulation - [Improvement] DoorStation: Show device errors in Simulate Call window - [Fix] Stability improvements Changes since version 3.4.0.0 ============================= - [Feature] Dewarp: If the GPU is incompatible with dewarping, CPU will be used instead. - [Improvement] Dewarp: Performance improvements. - [Fix] Speaker Manager: Zone is keeping its volume after being edited. - [Fix] Speaker Manager: Leader tag in Zone is still visible after restart of management client. Changes since version 3.3.2.0 ============================= - [Feature] Simulate call from DoorStation (see DoorStation settings). - [Improvement] Upgrade notification settings: Configure how often you want to be notified about new Optimizer releases and possibility to suppress future notifications for a specific release (see Upgrade window). - [Improvement] Upgrade window: Improved readability of What's New section. - [Fix] Fixed problem with Optimizer resetting input gain on DoorStations. - [Fix] Fixed problem with speed-dry on systems using encrypted server communication - [Fix] Fixed crash in Alarm manager when Data Source was changed from Alarm to Event. - [Fix] General stability improvements. Changes since version 3.2.3.0 ============================= - Operator controls for starting washing routine (AXIS Washer Kit) - DoorStation: Customize ringtone Changes since version 3.1.6.0 ============================= - Search for license plates in new Search tab (XProtect 2019 R3) using AXIS License Plate Verifier ACAP on camera. - Fixed problem with receiving DoorStation calls for a non-admin user on XProtect plus-versions. - Fixed problem with starting wiper on AXIS Q8742-E. - Speaker Manager improvements and fixes. Changes since version 3.0.10.0 ============================= - Update device applications (ACAP) in Camera Assistant. - Restart device in Camera Assistant. - Call and Call History window locations are now remembered. - Support for client-side dewarping with AXIS M3067/M3068. - Joystick support for Autotracking 2 (AXIS Q6075) - Removed Status API privileges from Optimizer role. Status API is no longer required by the Dewarp plugin. - General improvements Changes since version 2.3.6.0 ============================= - Speaker Manager - Operator controls for Autotracking 2 (AXIS Q6075) - Support for AXIS A8207-VE Network Video Door Station - General improvements Changes since version 2.2.14.0 ============================= - Autofocus for fixed domes and fixed box cameras - License Plate Verifier (BETA). Search license plates in XProtect using AXIS License Plate Verifier ACAP on camera. - DoorStation: Show physical door state directly in XProtect video view. - DoorStation: Get alarm if door is forced open or open too long. - Verify compatibility for different features by clicking compatibility info link in AXIS Optimizer Options Changes since version 2.1.0.1 ============================= - DoorStation: Call and access history - Dewarp: Date/time/text overlays are now preserved in dewarped views. - Dewarp: Faster framerate stabilization at startup. - Manage and save debug logs from Optimizer settings. - Debug log entries are now written to XProtect logs if enabled. - Dewarp: Fixed that playback didn't work if there was no access to management server. - Dewarp: Fixed error when saving snapshot - Dewarp: Live view/recording state should now work correctly for multiple windows - DoorStation: Support for multiple recording servers - DoorStation: Fixed problem with receiving calls on installations with non-English locale Changes since version 2.0.3.2 ============================= - Dewarp: Major performance improvements - Dewarp: Copy to clipboard button - Dewarp: Stability fixes. Changes since version 2.0.3.1 ============================= - Stability fixes Changes since version 2.0.3.0 ============================= - Stability fixes Changes since version 1.3.0.2 ============================= - Handle incoming calls from AXIS Network Video Door Station in SmartClient (AXIS A8004-VE and AXIS A8105-E) - Open doors connected to AXIS Network Video Door Station - Dewarp: Home Position - Dewarp: Snapshot - Dewarp: Allow-operator-control setting - Dewarp: Motion/Recording/Live indicators - "Status API" permissions is now included in AxisOptimizer role (required for Motion/Recording/Live indication in dewarp view). - Fixed issue with installer on 32-bit Windows. Changes since version 1.2.0.7 ============================= - Dewarp: Client-side dewarping and stitching for AXIS P3807-PVE - Dewarp: FPS counter (enable from settings window) - On-Screen Controls: Support for string and multi-option input types - Misc fixes and improvements Changes since version 1.2.0.6 ============================= - Dewarp: Fixed problem with export not working on fresh machine. Changes since version 1.1.6.1 ============================= - Spot temperature measurement (AXIS Q2901-E) - Applications tab for easy access to ACAP configuration pages - AxisOptimizer role to facilitate user rights (only Corporate version) - Dewarp: Better use of screen space in quad and panorama modes - Dewarp: Improved view load latency - Dewarp: Compatibility Mode (can resolve rendering issues on some systems) - Dewarp: Info text is shown in Setup mode - Dewarp: Fixed problem with shared views - Dewarp: Image is now available in "Send to Printer" - Dewarp: Correct lens parameters for AXIS M3047 - Dewarp: Resolved issue with joystick focus - Update notification - Usage data collection (optional) Changes since version 1.1.6.0 ============================= - Dewarping: Fixed white bar which could appear to the right or bottom of the image when running XProtect 2018 R1 hotfix. - Dewarping: Correct lens parameters for AXIS M3047. Changes since version 1.0.9.0 ============================= - Focus Control - Improved AXIS Camera Assistant interface - Improved load time of On-Screen Controls - Dewarping: Improved start-up latency - Dewarping: Automatically set joystick focus to first view - Dewarping: Fixed problems when server/client clock is out of sync - Dewarping: Fixed issue with lost frames when client was loaded. NOTE: Patched version of Milestone XProtect 2018 R1 must be used: http://download.milestonesys.com/MTSKB/KB000003691/ - Dewarping: Fixed crash when switching between playback and live view. Changes since version 1.0.8.0 ============================= - Fixed crash when running Milestone XProtect Professional. Changes since version 1.0.7.0 ============================= - Fixed issues in the dewarping plugin when the Milestone management server isn't on the same computer as the Milestone recording server.