1.7.3 release notes

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Please note that test version 1.7.3 is '''not''' yet generally available.  This page will be updated with additional links when it is. In the meantime, the rest of this page is being developed in advance of the general release.
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The [http://jmri.sf.net/releasenotes/jmri1.7.3.html original release note] contains a list of changes in the release.  This page contains more recent information.
The [http://jmri.sf.net/releasenotes/jmri1.7.3.html original release note] contains a list of changes in the release.  This page contains more recent information.
Recent experience suggests that you need to be aware of a few ''gotcha's'' if you're installing for the first time. Specifically:
Recent experience suggests that you need to be aware of a few ''gotcha's'' if you're installing for the first time. Specifically:
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==Windows XP with Locobuffer-USB==
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==Digitrax Command Station Editor==
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An important [http://rr-cirkits.com/locobuffer-usb/XP-driver-install.html note] about this configuration. The LocoBuffer-USB is a "Plug and Play" device. This means that if it is not connected to the computer it does not exist to the software. Be sure that the drivers are installed and the LocoBuffer-USB is connected BEFORE starting JMRI or the startup will fail for lack of a connection, and the unit will not show up in the Preferences window.
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This is a new feature in this release. Opened from the 'tools' menu it allows you to program (mess up?) your command station from within JMRI. Unfortunately, Digitrax' naming convention and defaults for these options remains about as clear as mud, so use at your own risk, probably only after saving the current configuration.
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==MacOS X with Locobuffer-USB==
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Also note, it reads and writes these values '''very''' quickly, so it's probably working even if you think it isn't! (Don't ask) - When you '''write''' anything back to a Zephyr command station you should see (something like) --CS-- flash *very*briefly* in the command station display.
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For reasons that need not concern us here, there was an error in the original FTDI file for the LocoBuffer-USB. There is a patched version of the driver available on the RR-CirKits web site. [http://www.rr-cirkits.com/locobuffer-usb/osx/mac-patch.html here]
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Be sure to download this file and use it instead of the driver that came on your driver CD if the disk is older than Rev E.
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If you are using MacOS X 10.3.9 and QuickTime 7.0.4, you might encounter a problem getting JMRI 1.7.3 to start.
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There are posts on the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jmriusers/ jmriusers discussion group] that talk about how to fix this:
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*) [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jmriusers/message/16832 Diagnosis and some workarounds]
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*) [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jmriusers/message/16837 How to fix the problem] using an [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jmriusers/files/Update%20JMRI%20for%20QT%207.0.4%20and%20OS%20X%2010.3.9.zip AppleScript].
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==Digitrax Command Station Editor==
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This is a new feature in this release. Opened from the 'tools' menu it allows to program (mess up?) your command station from within JMRI. Unfortunately, Digitrax' naming convention and defaults for these options remains about as clear as mud, so use at your ownn risk, probably only after saving the current configuration.
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Also note, it reads and writes these values '''very''' quickly, so it's probably working even if you think it isn't! (Don't ask) - When you '''write''' anything back to a Zephyr command station you should see (something like) --CS-- flash very briefly in the command station display.
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[[Category:Release notes]]

Current revision as of 18:26, 12 July 2008

couordelliac getchil The original release note contains a list of changes in the release. This page contains more recent information.

Recent experience suggests that you need to be aware of a few gotcha's if you're installing for the first time. Specifically:

[edit] Digitrax Command Station Editor

This is a new feature in this release. Opened from the 'tools' menu it allows you to program (mess up?) your command station from within JMRI. Unfortunately, Digitrax' naming convention and defaults for these options remains about as clear as mud, so use at your own risk, probably only after saving the current configuration.

Also note, it reads and writes these values very quickly, so it's probably working even if you think it isn't! (Don't ask) - When you write anything back to a Zephyr command station you should see (something like) --CS-- flash *very*briefly* in the command station display.

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