Directsoft 5.1

[MKL]

when will directsoft 5.1 come out? i'm waiting for the AIN instruction for the D0-DCM module.

[MikeS]

Our plans are to have v5.1 shipping by the middle of March. We're technically still in a beta test cycle, but we don't expect any problems before the end of the beta cycle, so a final recompile the end of this week and it should be ready to go.

Since this is the first time we'll be using the product update notification system built into DirectSOFT v5, make sure the the notification option is not turned off. This system works just like Microsoft Updates process built into the operating system.

To check your settings, click the Start menu, at the top of the left column, you should see an entry called Progam Updates, select it and on the ensuing dialog click the Update Settings tab. By default, this utility checks for updates for the Installshield update Manager and DirectSOFT 5 - Programming, and it is set to check Weekly. Make sure the check for updates isn't turned off and you should get a notification when the v5.1 update is available for download.

If you don't have the Program Updates option on the Start menu, you can run the update service manually, the path is \Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\ISUSPM.exe

[~JC~]

...or you can probably find "Program Updates" on the Windows Control Panel.  Stay tuned for DirectSOFT 5.1!   

[MKL]

Is it released already? or are there complications?

i can't hardly wait

[~JC~]

The DirectSOFT 5.1 Production Release Candidate REALLY IS in *final* test before Production!  Once AutomationDirect gives the "green-smiley light"  , we promise to publish the DirectSOFT 5.1 Update, ready for download!  A daily run of "Check For Updates" (under Start > Programs > DirectSOFT 5 > DirectSOFT 5-Programming) should produce the desired result in a matter of days now, I would think!    Or check back here (in the DirectSOFT Forum) for the much anticipated DirectSOFT 5.1 Release announcement!  Thanks for asking!

[~JC~]

Good News!  DirectSOFT 5.1 was JUST released to manufacturing for final production processing!  It SHOULD be available for download within the next 24 hours or so...!  Current DirectSOFT 5.0 Customers can run "Check For Updates" or check back here for instructions on how to download your copy of the DirectSOFT 5.1 Service Pack!  Spring has sprung! 

[MKL]

Hey thnx for the good work!!, I'm now using/testing the new version:)

Btw: is it only possible with port 2 of the DCM module to use the AIN instruction? Or will port 1 added in version 5.2

[Greg]

DCM port 1 is a slave-only function. This is determined by the DCM firmware and not DirectSOFT. So, no, it will not (cannot) be added for DirectSOFT v5.2... sorry... 

[MKL]

Ok, but it's great i can use port 2 now:)