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PanelMate® ePro ES, PS & ePro Canvas® Release Notes Overview These release notes provide details on fixes and known hardware and software issues based on release number version. It is intended to be used as a quick reference to find known issues, workarounds and details on when issues have been resolved. Additional information about the fixed and open items in the V1.xx releases can be found in document EH04803013E.

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NEW FEATURES

V2.21 ePro Software Suite – New Features

ePro Canvas Professional New and Enhanced Features • Added Import/Export of Media Library via XML file (REF # S1587). • Added event-based auto-archiving by providing the ability to replace the fixed time values

with trigger expressions for the Sample Rate, Archive Rate, and Group and File Rollover Rates in Archive Library entries (REF # S1627)

• Added Document Viewer option for Address Bar visibility to allow the viewing area to be larger (REF # S1566).


ePro Canvas Professional New and Enhanced Features • Recipe Management – send, compare and save recipes from a Microsoft Excel compatible

XML file (requires Catalog # 76RM). • Data Archiving – save Tag data to Excel compatible XML files (requires Catalog # 76DA). • Alarm and Event Archiving – save Alarm and Event data to Excel compatible XML files. • Email Actions – send emails based on machine or system events. • Sound Action – send a sound file to a speaker based on machine or system events. • Menu Device Control for controlled selection

ePro Canvas (included in ePro Canvas Professional) New and Enhanced Features • Canvas Assistance – automatic assistance when entering strings and adding new

components (using new Component Builder). • Component Builder – dynamic component creation (media library/entry, unit, etc) from

anywhere within the editor.

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• Advanced Find and Replace – string search and replacement within any component, group of components or throughout an entire project.

• OPC Tag Group Level Import – multi-level import of tags from an OPC Server. • “Please Wait…” windows – status when loading Project Explorer or importing tags. • Validate/Send to File Consolidation – streamlined validation only lists high level

components, eliminates details, resulting in much faster transfers. • Send to File Cancel – allows cancellation of Send to File during Check for Errors activity. • Send to File Launch Button – new button in the Send to File dialog box that launches the

new .ucf file on the development PC. • Deselect on entry feature on button type control – provides the option to remove button

entry windows during runtime. • Media Library Entry Creation for New Languages – provides the option to automatically

create media library entries for new languages. • Saved Page Settings - Size and position of each page in the Page Editor is persisted

(saved). • Alphabetized Component Entries – entries are now alphabetized in libraries. • Increased Direct Assignment Availability – Tag assignments (i.e.: ClientLib,Tag = 1) are

now available wherever Actions are entered. This was previously available in only Make and Break Action fields.

• Updated KEPServer_ePro to V4.170.328.

Features supported by ePro PS and not ePro ES • Recipe Management (requires Catalog # 76RM). • Data Archiving (requires Catalog # 76DA). • Alarm and Event Archiving. • Email Action. • Sound Action.


ePro Canvas Professional New and Enhanced Features • Component Templates – allows users to create custom reusable components for all Project

components such as Libraries, Controls, Pages, Units, etc. • Expression Editor – allows users to easily create/edit complex expressions • Indexed Lists – allows users to create lists of addresses to be accessed by a single Page

Control through an indexed value resulting in a reduced number of pages saving development time and memory

• Trend Template Control – allows users to include real-time line trends on a Page


ePro Canvas (included in ePro Canvas Professional) New and Enhanced Features • Passwords and security - implemented using 3 new Libraries (Secure User, Secure Group

and Secure Device) • Master Pages – allows users to place common Page Controls on a page that serves as a

master for other pages • Row to column property view - allows users to easily view a single row, in column format,

from a Component Properties page that has multiple rows and columns • Display of upper and lower entry limits for data entry fields when online • Data entry keypad window can be set to automatically close after successful data entry

when online • Page change via the Page ID property when online • User defined internal system tag variables • Enhanced file browsing options for Component Properties pages • Updated KEPServer_ePro to V4.160.317 • Help Page Information available in a single .pdf file for easy printing and reference

Features supported by ePro PS and not ePro ES • Security and passwords • Trend Template Control


NEW ePro Canvas Professional Features • PanelMate Power Pro .pps file import. • PanelMate Power Pro Template support

o Bar and Variable Size Bar o Indicator and Variable Size Indicator o Display and Variable Size Display o Readout and Variable Size Readout o Bar Trend and Line Trend o Table o Variable Size Graphic o Variable Size Control Button

• Action List • Start Action • DVT and Cognex vision system support (Client Adapter) • Ethernet Transfer to PanelMate ePro PS • PanelMate ES/PS Runtime demo mode on PC • Required registration for license activation • All ePro Canvas functionality included • Site license option


ePro Canvas (included in ePro Canvas Professional) New and Enhanced Features • Tag and Access Path Browse from OPC Server • Alphanumeric Keypad for Data Entry (QWERTY) • Arc Control • Update to the latest KEPServer_ePro version • Polygons and Line Controls functionality improved • Alarm and Event Viewer features enhanced

Features supported by ePro PS and not ePro ES • DVT and Cognex vision system support • Arc Control • Alphanumeric Entry – QWERTY pop-up • .jpg, .wmf and .emf images • PanelMate Power Pro Template support • Action List • Start Action • Advanced Event Viewer functions such as color control of alarm state and alarm criticality,

filtering functions, and navigation functions • Support for imported PanelMate Power Pro .pps files


PanelMate ePro ES/PS New and Enhanced Features • Enhanced alarm and event logging, and viewing • Enhanced annunciation and display of communication errors • Digital clock Control • LED Control • Color library and configuration support for multi-state blinking colors • Document viewer with support for viewing .html, .txt, .pdf, .jpg and .mpeg files (note that

.htm, .pdf and .txt are supported on ePro PS only) • Shorthand method for entering expressions • Alphanumeric entry (via USB keyboard or USB barcode reader) • Indicator Template evaluation selection


PanelMate ePro PS PS Runtime Software Support for PanelMate ePro PS is available in this version.

Page Editor Resolutions Support for screen resolutions of 1280x1024 and 1600x1200 has been added in this version Supported resolutions now include 320x240 (QVGA), 640x480 (VGA), 800x600 (SVGA), 1024x768 (XGA), 1280x1024 (SXGA) and 1600x1200 (UXGA) (Ref # S1079).


PanelMate ePro ES ControlLogix Ethernet (Ethernet/IP) Driver The ControlLogix OPC driver for use with the PanelMate ePro ES model 7475T-6 has been added to the Kepware CD in this version.

Page Editor Template Sizing Indicator, Bar and Readout templates resizing tools are available in this version by selecting the template and then activating the Edit Control Mode.

UPGRADE NOTES

V2.21 ePro Software Suite – Upgrade Notes

Installation Upgrading previous versions Previously installed versions of ePro Canvas/ePro Canvas Professional must be uninstalled using the Add/Remove Programs utility available from the Control Panel. This step MUST take place prior to installing the new V2.21 software. If the old software is not removed and the Repair option is selected when installing the V2.21 software then the ePro Canvas software will not work correctly.

ES/PS Runtime Redraw time and draw order Changes have been made to the display drawing process resulting in faster redraws and changes in the order that Controls and Components are drawn. Invisible Controls (Visibility off) are no longer briefly displayed when requesting a page for the first time (REF # S1618, S1620).

Operator Input Indicator location The Operator Input Indicator (image) that is displayed with a Control that includes operator input is no longer automatically repositioned. The position selected in the Page Editor will be used for display during Runtime (REF # S1574).

Multi-language test display When Media Library Text values are null (no data), a blank field will be immediately displayed when the associated language becomes active. Previous versions required a page change before the blank values were displayed (REF # S1599).

Recipe Busy Indicator The Recipe Busy Indicator display has changed so that it is only visible during the parameter reading process instead of the reading/writing process. While the ePro PS is writing values, operator input will be accepted (REF # S1629).


Project Explorer PowerPro Configuration Import additional alarm details Additional details have been added for alarms that are not imported during the PowerPro Configuration Import process. Information about alarms that are not imported can be accessed using the Import Warning property and Message Pane (View>Message). This information can also be accessed in a text file named ImportInfo.txt located in the PPS Imported file directory under the Canvas installation directory under Images. Alarm details include: Indicator Name, Label, Tag/Expression, Symbol Name, Tag/Expression, Readout and Bar Name, Hi/Lo Indication, Expression (REF # S1586).

Page Editor Menu Device Attributes In V2.20 it was possible to assign attributes to the Menu Device Control Rectangle, Image and Text fields. The Attribute tab has been removed preventing detailed changes to be made to these properties. Changes can still be made using the Menu Device Attributes tab (REF # S1594).


Project Explorer Client Tab for “Items” has been removed In V2.10 and prior, the Client property tab names included an Items tab. This tab has been removed. The Client general-tab properties for Import From Server has been enhanced to show the number of tags/items imported from the server after an import and the field for Remove Imported Tags is grayed out if tags haven’t been imported. Imported tags may be viewed from the Expression Editor or from the drop down list in the property editor (REF # S1433).

Action Properties have been re-ordered Trigger references within Action dialog boxes have been moved below other references within the Action property dialogs. The following Actions have been modified – Data Archive, Email, Goto Page, Recipe Management, Sound, Start Application (REF # S1530).

Cancel On Entry has been changed In V2.10, a “Cancel on Entry” (Yes/No) property was added to Numeric Entry controls which allowed the developer to choose whether or not the entry window will disappear after entry is complete. As this functionality was added to Button Controls in V2.20, the property was moved to the General tab, and both properties were consolidated into a single property. The result is that all upgraded configurations will have the resulting “Cancel On Entry” value set to the default value of No. If the configuration was set to Cancel On Entry, each control will have to be reassigned individually.


PanelMate ePro PS Runtime Email requires 85-01967-00 or newer ePro PS Operating System To facilitate email capabilities in V2.20, Outlook Express was added to the ePro PS operating system (image load). To check compatibility, open the c:\windows\eProPS_MfctID file, and check the part number, 85-XXXXX-YY. Any version with an XXXXX value of 01967 or higher includes Outlook Express. See Notes for details.

If email is desired and is not included in the image load then the image load will need to be upgraded by using the appropriate Restore Kit. Contact your sales representative for more information.

Sound Action requires 85-01945-00 or newer ePro PS Operating System The necessary files to use Sound Actions in V2.20 were not available in the original image load. To check compatibility, open the c:\windows\eProPS_MfctID file, and check the part number, 85-XXXXX-YY. Any version with an XXXXX value of 01945 or higher includes the sound files. See Notes for details.

If sound is desired and is not included in the image load then the image load will need to be upgraded by using the appropriate Restore Kit. Contact your sales representative for more information.

Notes:

• The image load part number is given in the c:\windows\eProPS_MfctID file, under “Original CF Image:” For Example:

ePro PS Manufacturing Utility: Image Version 2.10 02/15/2005 85-01960-00

Settings: Ship – Integrated – 640x480 – PMPCInactive – NoKitActive Original CF Image:

85-01967-00 Tue 06/07/2005 01:46 PM

• If an image restore has occurred (via Restore Kit), the file will be renamed c:\windows\eProPSMfctID (no underscore).


• The following table gives a summary of the ePro PS Image Load Part Numbers.

PS Model Integrated Display

Blind (no display)

ePro SW Suite

Release

ePro PS ePro PS OD

85-1974-00 85-1975-00 V2.20

85-1945-00 85-1946-00 V2.00

85-1936-00 85-1938-00 V1.XX

ePro PS Classic 85-1976-00 85-1977-00 V2.20

85-1947-00 85-1948-00 V2.00

ePro PS EE 85-1967-00 85-1968-00 V2.20

Touch Area Control If a Touch Area Control is used in a V2.10 page, it must be deleted and recreated to function properly in V2.20 (REF # S1473).

Arc drawing has been modified If an arc was used prior to V2.20, it will not be drawn correctly in V2.20 runtime. All configurations prior to V2.20 which contain arcs, must have the page opened and resaved in the V2.20 editor for the arc to draw properly during runtime in V2.20 (REF # S1491).


Project Explorer System Client Tag Name Change The System Client Tag Library entry named CurrentPageNumber has been changed to CurrentPageId to be consistent with its functionality

If you are using a Rectangular Button Control with a Type Property set to Page Change then you will need to change the Type Property to Trigger Action and then manually edit the Break Action replacing CurrentPageNumber with CurrentPageId. The Type Property can stay at Trigger Action or be changed back to Page Change.

If you are using an Assignment Action that uses CurrentPageNumber then it will need to be modified also.

You must also open the Tag Library associated with the System Client (default name is TagSystem) and change the CurrentPageNumber entry name and definition to CurrentPageId.


PanelMate ePro PS Runtime OPC Server Installation The V2.10 ePro Software Suite includes an upgraded version of OPC KEPServer_ePro (V4.160.317). This version includes new PROFIBUS and DeviceNet Slave drivers for Hilscher cards.

If you are using a Hilscher card for PROFIBUS Slave or DeviceNet Slave communications then you will also need to install KEPServer_ePro on your target PS units. Note that you must perform the KEPServer_ePro installation (select Modify option) directly on each ePro PS unit rather than by performing a Send to Unit from the ePro Canvas Professional software. No update is required if you are using other OPC drivers.


Changes to Controls Data Entry Property Removed on Primitive Controls The Data Entry property has been removed on the Ellipse, LED, Line, Plate, Polygon, Rectangle, Scale and Text Controls. If a pre-V2.00 application includes these Controls and the Data Entry property was selected then the Data Entry feature will no longer function using the V2.00 Runtime. A different Control will need to be selected that supports Data Entry. If necessary, a Touch Area Control can be placed on top of the primitive Control.

Operator Input Indicator Location The location of the Operator Input Indicator has been changed to being outside the Control “box” to prevent information from being covered by the indicator image. In pre-V2.00 loads the indicator was located inside the Control “box”. The indicator will not be moved in applications that have already been saved but all new Controls and all edits of existing Controls with this property selected will place the indicator on the outside of the “box”. Take note that if the Control is placed adjacent to the edge of the display area then the indicator may not be visible.


Project Explorer ActionEventBanner Actions When reading in a project or .ucf file created in earlier ePro Canvas versions, the ActionEventBanner Action View State property will be set to the Closed state. This is the result of new View State properties being made available. Open the ActionEventBanner properties and then select the View State property desired.

Conditional Log Event Actions When reading in a project or .ucf file created in earlier ePro Canvas versions and Log Event Actions are used with a Trigger Type of Conditional then the Condition Type property needs to be reselected and all Event properties deleted and reentered.


Media Library Default Values When reading in a project or .ucf file created in earlier ePro Canvas versions and Media Libraries are used then default values need to be added to your Media Library to support the new Event Banner and Document Viewer features. The easiest way to do this is to open your project in the ePro Canvas Editor and then open up another window (instance) of the ePro Canvas Editor to gain access to the new default Media Library named MediaSystem. Select the default Media Library named MediaSystem in the Project Components Pane (under Media Libraries). In the Component Data Pane select all rows with the exception of the rows in the System Category (select the top row and then use <SHIFT><Left Mouse Click> on the last row to select all rows in between). Next Copy the information to your clipboard and then select your Media Library in the other ePro Canvas window and Paste the information from the clipboard into your library.

Note that if you do not intend to use the Event Banner and/or Document Viewer features then it is recommended that the Media Library Tag references in the Configuration Event Banner and Document Viewer properties be replaced with string references (replace ‘ with “).

Log Event Action Description Property When reading in a project or .ucf file created in earlier ePro Canvas versions and Log Event Actions are used and Events are defined then the Descriptions properties will need to be modified to follow the tag syntax rules (double quotes for hard coded values, single quotes for library tag values). This change is required because the Description has been enhanced to support values from libraries.

FIXED

V2.21 ePro Software Suite - Fixed

PanelMate ePro ES/PS Runtime (Online) Similar Tag Names and Expressions Issue: When an expression contains multiple tag names and the first referenced tag name is included as the first characters of another tag name then the expression will not evaluate properly during Runtime (ex. Tag #1 is Pump1 and Tag #2 is Pump12) (REF # S1617). Fixed: Expressions with tags evaluate correctly during Runtime in this version.

Overlapping Button Controls with Visibility Expressions Issue: When Button Controls are overlapped and Visibility Expressions are used, the buttons that are visible will not function if invisible buttons are on top (i.e. invisible buttons on top of visible buttons prevent the visible buttons from functioning) (REF # S1588). Fixed: Overlapped Button Controls with Visibility Expressions work properly in this version.

ES Runtime upgrade from V2.10 to V2.20 will not install properly Issue: V2.10 users can not upgrade their ePro ES Runtime files to V2.20 using the Send to File feature. Note that pre-V2.10 users will not experience this issue (REF # S1545). Fixed: V2.21 ES Runtime files will download correctly to the ePro ES unit.


Button Control colors from Color Libraries Issue: If an Operator Input Button has a Text and/or Button Color property assigned from a Color Library, the colors are displayed correctly in the Page Editor but are incorrect at Runtime (REF # S1582). Fixed: Operator Input Buttons display colors correctly during Runtime in this version.

Button Controls and Break Action triggers Issue: If a Button, Button Bar, Rectangular Button or Touch Area Control has a Break Action assigned and the operator selects (presses) the touch area and then slides their finger into another application window (such as Document Viewer), the Break Action will not occur if the finger is removed while in the new area. As a result, if the Make and Break Actions are designed to act as a momentary pushbutton then the bit value may not be cleared correctly (REF # S1565). Fixed: Break Actions for a Button will be performed immediately if and when the user’s finger moves into a new application window in this version.

Concatenating Media Library entries for Text and Event Log Issue: When a Text property field includes concatenated Media Library entries (using the "+" operator), the text is displayed correctly during Runtime but the incorrect error "Invalid add operand type" is logged in the Event Banner (REF # S1572). Fixed: Concatenated Media Library entries do not result in erroneous logged events in this version.

Concatenating Media Library entries for Indicator Control States and Button Bar Labels Issue: Using concatenated Media Library entries for Indicator Control State Media properties or Button Bar Label properties may cause undesirable Runtime operation (REF # S1597). Fixed: Concatenated Media Library entries work correctly in this version.

Indicator Controls States with various sized fonts Issue: If an Indicator Control has varying sized text for the State properties the display will appear correct in the Page Editor but may be wrong during Runtime (Ref # S1546). Fixed: Varying sized text can be used in Indicator Controls in this version.

Project Explorer Send to File Issue: When performing a Send to File and sending data to an ePro PS over an Ethernet connection (FTP Transfer) the transfer may fail and the undocumented error “FTP: Restart Command Failed dwErrorCode = 0” may be displayed (REF # S1638). Fixed: Send to File FTP Transfers work correctly in this version. A complete list of Send to File FTP Transfer error codes is listed in the Help file in this version.

Event Banner Acknowledge Filter Switches Issue: The Event Banner Filter Inactive Operational Yes/No property erroneously controls the Filter Unacknowledged Operational buttons and the Filter Unacknowledged Operational Yes/No property erroneously controls the Filter Inactive Operational buttons (i.e. they are switched) (REF # S1604). Fixed: The Event Banner operational properties work correctly in this version. Note that upgrading the ePro Canvas software may require that the properties be reset if they are different.


Page Editor Double-Clicking Color Fields Issue: When double-clicking on a color field, the color is deleted and set to NULL resulting in black being displayed as the default if a new value is not entered (REF # S1624). Fixed: Double-clicking in a color field does not remove the color value in this version.

Sorting State entries Issue: When working with State properties the entries can be sorted by selecting the Expression column heading. This causes problems when State Evaluation is set to If..Then..ElseIf (REF # S1623). Fixed: States can not be sorted when the State Evaluation is set to If..Then..ElseIf in this version.

Expression Editor and New Page entries Issue: New Page entries are not listed in the Expression Editor until the Project is saved and reopened (REF # S1570). Fixed: New Page entries are displayed correctly in the Expression Editor in this version.

Expression Editor and saving Page 1 Issue: Saving Page 1 will result in “Pages” being changed to “Page 1” and extraneous information being displayed under Pages in the Expression Editor (REF # S1570). Fixed: Saving Page 1 displays correctly in the Expression Editor in this version.

New Library entries Issue: When pasting an existing Library entry name into a property field and then editing it to be a new Library entry, the new entry will be automatically added to the Library with the library name followed by the @ sign erroneously included in the Name fields. In the case of Media Library Text entries, the Text field will also be populated with the same erroneous data (REF # S1584). Fixed: New Library entries are added correctly in this version.

Assigning Color properties from Color Libraries using Copy/Paste Issue: When using the copy/paste feature to copy a Color property that is the name of a Color Library entry and then selecting a target Color property field with a single click, the paste function will not work (REF # S1569). Fixed: Color Library entry values can be pasted by selecting (single click) or opening (double click) the target Color property field in this version.

Assigning Color properties using the Expression Editor Issue: The Expression Editor is not activated (green LED on Expression Editor) for assigning a Color property from a Color Library (REF # S1568). Fixed: Color properties can be assigned by using the Expression Editor in this version.

Line Controls and Undo operation Issue: Line Controls on a page are unexpectedly modified (position and size) when using the Undo feature after making changes on a Page (REF # S1567). Fixed: The Undo operation does not adversely affect Line Controls in this version.


Page Editor Aborts Issue: The Page Editor may erroneously close after using a combinations of the following features: Page Save, Delete Object, Undo/Redo, Copy/Paste, Lines, Closing the Page Editor (REF # S1581, S1600). Fixed: The Page Editor does not lock up in this version.

Adding Controls while in Edit Control Mode Issue: When Edit Control Mode is active, the addition of a new Control will cause the Page Editor to immediately close (REF # S1515). Fixed: Adding a Control while Edit Control Mode is active works correctly in this version.

Page Background Color and the Color Library Issue: Color Library entries assigned to the Page Background Color property do not display correctly in the Page Editor but are correctly displayed during Runtime. Note that blinking colors cannot be used for a Page Background Color (REF # S1579). Fixed: Color Library entries assigned to the Page Background Color property display correctly in this version.

Language Changes and Display of Media Library Entry Data Issue: Pages do not redraw to reflect language changes (using Active Language in the Media Library General tab) until closing and reopening the page (REF # S1427). Fixed: Active language changes update pages correctly in the Page Editor in this version.

Editing Component Templates and Color Library Issue: If several Component Templates are placed on a page that include Color properties assigned from a Color Library and then one Template is selected and edited by activating the Edit Control Mode, when Edit Control Mode is deactivated the Colors assigned from the Color Library may be displayed incorrectly for the remaining Component Templates on the Page (REF # S1583). Fixed: Editing a Component Template using Edit Control Mode does not affect other Component Templates in this version.

Inserting Component Templates Issue: When first inserting a Component Template some of the default Text values will not be displayed in the Page Editor until the Property dialog box is opened and closed or the Page is saved (REF # S1578). Fixed: The Component Template default Text values are displayed correctly in this version.

Exiting Page Editor while Edit Control Mode is Active Issue: When exiting the Page Editor and not saving the page while Edit Control Mode is Active, the Page Editor Process is not terminated (REF # S1602). Fixed: Exiting Page Editor without saving works correctly in this version.

Expression Editor and Entering Expressions Issue: When entering an expression using the Expression Editor and an existing expression is first deleted from a property dialog box while the Expression Editor dialog is open then the new expression entered in the Expression Editor will not be saved in the property dialog box (REF # S1533). Fixed: The Expression Editor works correctly in this version.


Line Controls with same Start and End points Issue: Line Controls that are resized (using the size handles) so that the End point is the same as the Start point cause the Page Editor to lock up (REF # S1630). Fixed: Line Controls with the same Start and End points (size of 0) are automatically deleted in this version.

Polygon Controls with 2 nodes Issue: Polygon Controls with 2 nodes (1 side) can be created but result in the incorrect properties box being displayed and Page Editor abort when saving or exiting the Page Editor (REF # S1630). Fixed: Polygon Controls with 2 nodes are automatically deleted in this version.

Polygon Controls with 1 node Issue: Polygon Controls with 1 nodes (0 side) can be created but is positioned at the origin and can not be saved (REF # S1630). Fixed: Polygon Controls with 1 node are not allowed in this version.


PanelMate ePro ES/PS Runtime (Online) Security Action Log On and Log Off Trigger Expressions with Tags Issue: Security Actions with Log Off and/or Log On Conditional Trigger Expressions that include tag references will not update correctly if there are no other references to the tags on the page (REF # S1541). Fixed: Security Action Trigger Expressions work correctly in this version.

Variable Size Control Button Controls and Toggle Issue: The Variable Size Control Button Control with Type of Toggle does not work correctly (REF # S1513). Fixed: The Variable Size Control Button Control with Type of Toggle works correctly in this version.

Configuration Actions and Conditional Triggers Issue: If an Action assigned to a Configuration includes a Trigger Type of Conditional then the Action will repeatedly trigger regardless of the state of the Trigger Expression (REF # S1486). Fixed: Conditional Configuration Actions work correctly in this version. Note that only Actions with Trigger Type of Conditional should be added to the Configuration Properties Action Tab. Actions with Trigger Type of Unconditional are to be used with Button and Touch Area Controls and should not be included in the Configuration Properties Action Tab.

Buttons and Touch Area Controls and Break Action Issue: If a Button or Touch Area Control is selected (Make Action) and then the cursor or finger is moved to the perimeter of the display (a few pixel band around page) before the release (Break Action) then the Break Action will not occur (REF # S1478). Fixed: The Break Action for Buttons and Touch Area Controls works correctly in this version (i.e. any Break Action associated with the Make Action of the currently selected Control will take place regardless of the break location).


Trend Template Control Data Collection and Display Issue: The Trend Template Control only updates when the Control is included on the currently displayed page (REF # S1467). Fixed: Trend Template Controls update correctly in this version.

Trend Template Control Updates Issue: When a Trend Template Control fills up the new data is not displayed correctly for a short period of time (REF # S1466). Fixed: Trend Template Controls display correctly in this version.

Trend Template Controls and Page Changes Issue: When a Trend Template Control fills up and the user changes pages and then returns to the page with the Trend Template Control there is an extra line drawn outside the trend chart area for each pen (REF # S1466). Fixed: Trend Template Controls display correctly in this version.

Trend Template Control Time Stamps Issue: Trend Template Control time stamps displayed on the x-axis do not include leading zeros (REF # S1465). Fixed: Trend Template Control time stamps display correctly in this version.

Master Page Control Updates Issue: Master Page Controls do not update during runtime (REF # S1459). Fixed: Master Page Controls update correctly in this version.

Secure User Automatic Logoff Issue: The Secure User Automatic Logoff feature doesn't function properly for Logoff Time (Minutes) property values greater than several minutes (REF # S1455). Fixed: The Secure User Automatic Logoff feature functions correctly in this version.

Text Control and 3D Frame Issue: Setting the Text Control Frame Style property to 3D will display correctly in the Page Editor but not during runtime (REF # S1453). Fixed: Text Control 3D Frames are drawn correctly during runtime in this version.

Ellipse Control and Shadow Issue: Adding a Shadow to an Ellipse Control will display correctly in the Page Editor but not during runtime (REF # S1452). Fixed: Ellipse Control shadows display correctly during runtime in this version.

Classic Variable Sized Indicator and Fixed Indicator Controls and States Issue: The Variable Sized Indicator and Fixed Indicator Controls do not evaluate properly during runtime, thus showing incorrect states (REF # S1449). Fixed: The Variable Sized Indicator and Fixed Indicator Controls correctly evaluate states in this version.

Media Library and Language Changes Issue: Media Library values displayed in Indicator Controls or Control Buttons do not update to reflect new language values until the page is redrawn (REF # S1429). Fixed: The current Media Library entries are correctly displayed in this version.


Modbus and Modbus Ethernet Drivers (ES Runtime Only) Issue: The KEPServer_ePro Modbus and Modbus Ethernet drivers do not report bit status correctly during PanelMate ePro ES runtime. Fixed: KEPServer_ePro V4.170.328 included with V2.20 ePro Software Suite corrects these issues.

Project Explorer Component Template Pages Issue: When attempting to add a Page using Component Templates, the Component Templates are grayed out (not available) (REF # S1447). Fixed: Component Templates are available when adding Pages in this version.

Secure Groups Library Entries and Logon/Logoff Action Assignments Issue: The Secure Group Library Entries, General tab Logon and Logoff Action property fields do not allow direct assignments, such as ‘Client,Tag’ = 1 (REF # S1446). Fixed: Direct assignments function correctly in all Secure Group Library Entries Action property fields in this version.

Expression Editor and New Library Entries Issue: Added tags do not appear in the Expression Editor under the Clients or Tag Library tree (REF # S1497 and # S1509). Fixed: New Tags are updated and displayed properly in the Expression Editor in this version.

Expression Editor and Imported Tags Issue: Imported tags do not appear in the Expression Editor under the Clients tree if the Expression Editor is open during a Tag Library Import (REF # S1432). Fixed: Tags listed under Clients in the Expression Editor are updated and displayed correctly in this version.

Media Library Entries and Sorting by ID Numbers Issue: When viewing the list of Media Library Entries in the Component Data Pane and sorting by ID Number (by selecting the heading ID Number), the Media Library entries are sorted alphabetically instead of numerically (REF # S1412). Fixed: Media Library Entry ID Numbers are sorted numerically in this version.

Clients and Import From Server Issue: When clicking twice on the Import From Server field in the Client General properties page the software may lock-up (REF # S1409). Fixed: Import From Server works correctly in this version regardless of the number mouse clicks.

PowerPro Configuration Import and DH-485 Drivers Issue: When importing a PowerPro Configuration that includes a DH-485 Driver in the PLC Name and Port Table, ePro Canvas will lock-up (REF # S1407). Fixed: Importing a PowerPro Configuration with a DH-485 Driver works correctly in this version. Note that DH-485 is not supported by the PS Runtime: this means that modifications must be made to the imported data to support Allen-Bradley Data Highway Plus or DF1 Serial protocols.


PowerPro Configuration Import and Multiple Clients Issue: Importing a PowerPro Configuration will omit Pages if two Clients in the .pps file reference the same Tag Library (REF # S1435). Fixed: Pages are imported correctly when importing PowerPro Configurations in this version.

Multiple Clients and Send to File Issue: If there are more than nine Clients in a .chp file, the Send to File on that Unit will fail (REF # S1417). Fixed: Multiple Clients do not prevent a Send to File in this version.

Undo and Redo Issue: The Undo and Redo functions will sometimes place objects in the incorrect place (REF # S1503). Fixed: The Undo and Redo functions work correctly in this version.

Mouse Scroll Wheel Issue: The mouse scroll wheel does not work consistently (Ref # S1309). Fixed: The mouse scroll wheel works correctly in this version.

Page Editor Page ID Assignment Issue: Page ID Number values entered in the Page Property General tab can not be greater than 199 (REF # S1521). Fixed: Page ID Numbers can be entered with values from 0 to 65535.

Toggle and Rectangular Button Issue: The Toggle Type property on Rectangular Buttons does not enable (ungray) the Target Address property (REF # S1471). Fixed: The Toggle Type property on Rectangular Buttons works correctly in this version.

Page Category Issue: The Category property is not shown on the Page properties General tab (REF # S1468). Fixed: The Category property has been added to the General tab in this version.

Operator Input Indicator Position Issue: When adding Operator Input to a Control and placing the Operator Input Indicator to the right of the Control, the Control may move to the left when the Page is saved (REF # S1454). Fixed: A Control is only moved when necessary to keep the Operator Input Indicator Image inside the viewable page boundary in this version.

Scale Control Decimal Values Issue: On a Scale Control with the Decimal Places property greater than 0, decimal values are shown as a rounded up whole number (REF # S1451). Fixed: Scale Control decimal places show the correct decimal value in this version.

Indexed Lists and Rectangular Button Control Labels Issue: If the Make or Break Label of a Rectangular Button Control refers to an Indexed List Library Entry, no text appears in the label (REF # S1448). Fixed: Rectangular Buttons Controls are drawn correctly in this version.


Watermarks and Media Library Issue: If a Watermark (on Page Preference property tab) references a Media Library Entry, the Watermark does not show up in the Page Editor (REF # S1431). Fixed: The Watermark is displayed correctly in this version.

Indicator and Indicator Template Controls and Button Operator Input Type Issue: On an Indicator and Indicator Template Control, when Button Operator Input Type is specified and Display Operator Input Device is set to Yes, the button shows up without Media Library Entry text (REF # S1426). Fixed: Buttons will display text from a Media Library Entry correctly in this version.

Copying and Pasting Controls Issue: If a Control is Copied and then Pasted, the property values copy correctly but the pasted Control is not draw properly until the Property dialog box is closed and then reopened (REF # S1428). Fixed: Pasted Controls are displayed correctly in this version.

Copying and Pasting Groups Issue: When Copying and Pasting a Group with multiple items, the pasted Group items are ungrouped but remain selected (REF # S1423). Fixed: Copying and Pasting Groups works correctly in this version.

Property Cancel Button Issue: The Cancel button in a property dialog does not cancel pending changes (REF # S1424). Fixed: The Cancel button in a property dialog works correctly in this version.

Page Editor Window Size and Position Issue: Page Size and Position settings are not maintained, so each time the Page Editor is opened, the window is shown with a default size and position (REF # S1413). Fixed: Page Editor Size and Position settings are saved (persisted) in this version.

QWERTY and Keyboard Entry and Upper and Lower Limits Issue: The QWERTY and Keyboard Data Entry Types do not support Upper and Lower Limit properties. The property fields may not be grayed out allowing values to be entered. (Ref # S1348). Fixed: Upper and Lower Limit entries are unavailable and grayed correctly in this version.


PanelMate ePro ES/PS Runtime (Online) Rectangle Controls with Background Color Set to None Issue: When using the Rectangle Control and the Background Color property is set to None the button will not allow selection of Controls behind the Rectangle Control when online (Ref # S1349). Fixed: Rectangle Controls with Background Color Set to None work correctly in this version.


Upper and Lower Limit Violations Event Logging Issue: When using a Readout Control with Numeric Data Entry with assigned Upper and Lower limit properties, values input will be checked correctly online with the exception that violations will not be logged to the Event Log (Ref # S1346). Fixed: Numeric Data Entry violations will be logged to the Event Log in this version.

Template Visibility with Indicator Template Controls Issue: When using a Classic Power Pro Fixed Indicator Control with Template Visibility the Control may not be completely erased when not visible (Ref # S1332). Fixed: Classic Power Pro Fixed Indicator Controls with Template Visibility will be displayed correctly in this version.

ControlLogix and Event Logging Issue: When using the ControlLogix Driver, the Event Log will erroneously display a parsing error and communication (bad data) errors (Ref # S1180). Fixed: ControlLogix errors are correctly logged to the Event Log in this version.

Break Actions on Buttons and Touch Area Controls Issue: If a Button, Button Bar, Rectangular Button or Touch Area Control has a Break Action assigned and the operator selects (presses) the touch area and then slides their finger into another touch area, the Break Action associated with the originally selected touch area will not be activated correctly. As a result, if the Make and Break Actions are designed to act as a momentary pushbutton then the bit value may not be cleared (Ref # S1344). Fixed: Break Actions work correctly in this version.

Lines with Arrows Issue: Lines with arrows may not be drawn correctly when online (Ref # S1363). Fixed: Lines with arrows are drawn correctly in this version.

Diagonal Lines Issue: Diagonal lines may not be drawn correctly when online (Ref # S1378). Fixed: Diagonal lines are drawn correctly in this version.

Project Explorer Transferring Applications to ePro ES Issue: If an application is created with features not supported by the ES then errors will occur during the Send to File process (Ref # S1298). Fixed: Non-supported features are correctly tagged as errors in this version.

Removing Library Links Issue: If a link is removed for a Library at the Unit or Configuration level in the Component Data Pane (flowchart) by right-clicking on the library to be removed and selecting Remove Link then all links associated with the library will be removed (Ref # S1335). Fixed: Links are correctly removed in the Component Data Pane in this version.


Opening Projects Issue: When opening a project that is already open, the Project Explorer will not question the request and no change will be made to the open project (Ref # S1151). Fixed: Documented as is. Close the open project and then open the project again to revert to the original file. When closing the project use a new project name to keep the original project file intact.

Page Editor Importing Power Pro Configuration Using ePro Canvas Issue: If the Import PowerPro Configuration menu item is selected on ePro Canvas then empty pages will be created because this feature is only supported on ePro Canvas Professional (Ref # S1326). Fixed: ePro Canvas does not allow the Import PowerPro Configuration option to be selected in this version.

Display Operator Input Device Issue: If the Display Operator Input Device Property for Data Entry is set to Yes, the selected Data Entry device will be displayed. When working with QWERTY or Keyboard devices, the Numeric Data Entry device will be displayed in place of the correct device type (Ref # S1347). Fixed: The correct device type is displayed for the QWERTY or Keyboard devices in this version.


PanelMate ePro ES/PS Runtime (Online) Button Operator Input Type and Color Libraries Issue: When using a Color Library to define the foreground/background color of a Button Operator Input Type the colors will not display correctly (Ref # S1176). Fixed: Button colors are displayed correctly in this version.

Event Banner and Roll Up/Down Operation Issue: When using the Event Banner and the Banner Roll Up/Down Operational property is set to No, the Roll Up/Down icon on the left side (appears as a “-“ with a drop down menu) is not disabled but the icon on the right is correctly “grayed out” (appears as an arrowhead pointing up or down) (Ref # S1181). Fixed: The Event Banner Roll Up/Down icon works correctly in this version.

LED Control and Visibility Expressions Issue: When using a LED Control with a Visibility Expression the LED Control may not be displayed correctly when online. (Ref # S1189). Fixed: LED Controls with a Visibility Expression are displayed correctly in this version.

Controls and Non-Default Selection Images Issue: When using a Non-Default Selection Image and changing the Operator Input Indicator property from Top-Left, the image will not display correctly when online (Ref # S1184). Fixed: The Operator Input Indicator is displayed correctly in this version. Note that the indicator images are displayed on the outside of the Control area.


Project Explorer Moving/Copying Project Components from Project to Project Issue: When two sessions of the Project Explorer are open at the same time and components are dragged/dropped or copied/pasted from the source session to the target Component Data Pane (flowchart) and the new component has the same name as another component then multiple components may appear in the target Project Explorer with the same name (Ref # S1185). Fixed: The use of drag/drop or copy/paste work correctly in this version.

Clients OPC Client Adapter and Access Paths Issue: When using an OPC Client Adapter as a Client Component (Connection) and an Access Path is not entered, errors will be displayed when checking the Unit for errors (Ref # S1052). Fixed: The Access Path is not required in this version.

Page Editor Polygon & Line Controls Issue: Polygon and Line Controls do not work reliably in the Page Editor or in Runtime (Ref # S1150, S1238, S1239). Fixed: Polygon Controls and Line Controls (horizontal and vertical lines without arrows only) work correctly in this version.

Operator Input Indicator Issue: The Operator Input Indicator will not be displayed after selecting an Operator Input Type for a Control (Ref # S1091). Fixed: Operator Input Indicators are displayed correctly in this version.

Page Background Color From Color Library Issue: If the Page background is set to a non-blinking color from a Color Library, the color will not display correctly in the Page Editor but will be drawn correctly when online. Note: Only non-blinking colors should be used for Page backgrounds. (Ref # S1173). Fixed: Non-blinking background colors are displayed correctly in this version.

Rotating Rectangle Controls Issue: Changing the Rotation property of a Rectangle Control to a non-zero value will cause the Rectangle Control to be displayed incorrectly after saving the Page (Ref # S1210). Fixed: The Rotation property has been removed for all Controls in this version. If an application has been saved with Rotation property values then the rotation will remain in effect. All new and edited Controls will not include the Rotation property.

Resizing Ellipse and Rectangle Controls Issue: When using the size handles to resize an Ellipse or Rectangle Control the Control cannot be sized smaller than 10 x 10 pixels (Ref # S1231). Fixed: Ellipse and Rectangle Controls can be sized to less than 10 x 10 pixels using the size handles in this version.


Dragging Controls and Blinking Colors Issue: When dragging a Control when there are blinking colors displayed, the moved Control may not be completely erased leaving bits of color on the Page (Ref # S1175). Fixed: Dragging Controls are displayed correctly in this version.

Clock Control and Operator Input Type Issue: When using the Clock Control the Operator Input Type property is erroneously displayed for selection (Ref # S1188). Fixed: The Clock Control Operator Input Type property has been removed in this version.

Button Bar Controls and Size Properties Issue: When changing the size of a Button Bar Control (with Buttons) by using the Height and Width Size properties the Button Bar may become corrupted (Ref # S1240). Fixed: Button Bars can be sized using the Height and Widths Size property in this version.

Image Controls and Selection Image Issue: Image Controls do not support Selection/Deselection Images even though the properties may appear when first inserting an Image Control (Ref # S1192). Fixed: The Selection/Deselection Images property for Image Controls has been removed in this version.

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PanelMate ePro ES/PS Runtime Data Archiving and Windows 2000 Issue: Data Archiving does not function correctly when using the PS Runtime Demo mode (simulation) on a development PC that has Windows 2000 operating system (REF # S1543). Workaround: Test Data Archiving on a development PC that is running Windows XP Professional or on a PanelMate ePro PS unit.

Data Entry and Target Expressions with Tags Issue: Data Entry Target Expressions that include tag references that are not referenced elsewhere on the same page will not evaluate correctly (REF # S1481). Workaround: Ensure that all tag references included in Data Entry Target Expressions are also included in properties of Control properties on the same page so that the tag item value is checked for changes.

Line Controls and Changing Visibility Issue: Line Controls with arrowheads do not draw properly when visibility is turned off and then on (REF # S1480). Workaround: Use lines without arrowheads if a Visibility Expression is required.


Using More Than 3000 Tags in a Tag Library Issue: When using a Tag Library with over 3000 tags responsiveness will be slow when opening the Tag Library in ePro Canvas and when starting the Runtime software and loading a .ucf file that includes a large Tag Library (Ref # S1214). Workaround: Instead of using tags from a Tag Library, place tags in the OPC Server and use the OPC Server Tag Browse feature in ePro Canvas to improve responsiveness in development and runtime modes.

Embedded Quotes and Text entries Issue: Using the documented syntax (\”) for embedding quotes in Text entries does not result in a quote when online. The special syntax works when inserted at the beginning or end of a Text field, just not when embedded (Ref # S1632). Workaround: Include quotes in a Media Library entry instead of directly in a Text field.

Floating Point writes and Tag Libraries Issue: When performing a write operation using a Floating Point Tag entry from a Tag Library associated with a Client (using the Client Tag Library Name field) and not from the Tag entries created by using the Client Import from Server then the value written will be rounded to an integer value (Ref # S1641). Workaround: Import Tags using the Client Import from Server feature to be able to write floating point values correctly.

Project Explorer Windows XP Home Issue: ePro Canvas Software may not work correctly when using the Windows XP Home operating system (REF # S1544). Workaround: Install the ePro Canvas software on a development PC running Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 operating system.

Page Editor Test States and Zoom Issue: When a Page is zoomed, the Test State property on a Control is not functional. (REF # S1456). Workaround: Test the states of Controls without being in Zoom mode (select Zoom 1:1).

Operator Input Selection/Deselection Image Issue: When Operator Input Type other than None is selected, changes to the Selection Image properties Selection and Deselection Image are not saved (REF # S1445). Workaround: Changes to the Operator Input Selection and Deselection Images are not allowed in this version.

Selecting Overlapped Controls Issue: If a Control is placed completely in the area occupied by another control then the smaller Control cannot be selected if the larger Control has been selected first (REF # S1571). Workaround: Select the smaller Control before selecting the larger control.


Line Controls and Position/Size Issue: Changing the position and size of a Line Control using the Position/Size properties results in a corrupted line (REF # S1631). Workaround: Change the position and size of a line using the graphic editor. If Position/Size properties were edited and the Line Control has been corrupted it will need to be deleted and inserted again


PanelMate ePro ES/PS Runtime Data Archiving and Windows 2000 Issue: Data Archiving does not function correctly when using the PS Runtime Demo mode (simulation) on a development PC that has Windows 2000 operating system (REF # S1543). Workaround: Test Data Archiving on a development PC that is running Windows XP Professional or on a PanelMate ePro PS unit.

Data Entry and Target Expressions with Tags Issue: Data Entry Target Expressions that include tag references that are not referenced elsewhere on the same page will not evaluate correctly (REF # S1481). Workaround: Ensure that all tag references included in Data Entry Target Expressions are also included in properties of Control properties on the same page so that the tag item value is checked for changes.

Line Controls and Changing Visibility Issue: Line Controls with arrowheads do not draw properly when visibility is turned off and then on (REF # S1480). Workaround: Use lines without arrowheads if a Visibility Expression is required.


Overlapping Button Controls and Visibility Expressions Issue: When Button Controls are overlapped and Visibility Expressions are used, the buttons that are visible will not function if invisible buttons are on top (i.e. invisible buttons on top of visible buttons prevent the visible buttons from functioning). (REF # S1588). Workaround: Do not use Visibility Expressions with overlapping Buttons.

ES Runtime upgrade from V2.10 to V2.20 will not install properly Issue: V2.10 users can not upgrade their ePro ES Runtime files using the Send to File feature. Note that pre-V2.10 users will not experience this issue (REF # S1545). Workaround: Do not attempt to download the V2.20 ES Runtime to an ES unit. The V2.10 ES Runtime will suffice.


Button Control colors from Color Libraries Issue: If an Operator Input Button has a Text and/or Button Color property assigned from a Color Library, the colors are displayed correctly in the Page Editor but are incorrect at Runtime (REF # S1582). Workaround: Do not assign Button Control Text and/or Button Color from the Color Library. Assign standard colors instead (use “…” button to select).

Button Controls and Break Action triggers Issue: If a Button, Button Bar, Rectangular Button or Touch Area Control has a Break Action assigned and the operator selects (presses) the touch area and then slides their finger into another application window (such as Document Viewer), the Break Action will not occur if the finger is removed while in the new area. As a result, if the Make and Break Actions are designed to act as a momentary pushbutton then the bit value may not be cleared correctly (REF # S1565). Workaround: Do not allow Pages to be displayed with Break Actions at the same time as other application windows.

Concatenating Media Library entries for Text and Event Log Issue: When a Text property field includes concatenated Media Library entries (using the "+" operator), the text is displayed correctly during Runtime but the incorrect error "Invalid add operand type" is logged in the Event Banner (REF # S1572). Workaround: Ignore or Hide the System Error messages.

Concatenating Media Library entries for Indicator Control States and Button Bar Labels Issue: Using concatenated Media Library entries for Indicator Control State Media properties or Button Bar Label properties may cause undesirable Runtime operation (REF # S1597). Workaround: Do not use concatenated Media Library entries for Indicator Control State Media properties or Button Bar Label properties.

Indicator Controls States with various sized fonts Issue: If an Indicator Control has varying sized text for the State properties the display will appear correct in the Page Editor but may be wrong during Runtime (Ref # S1546). Workaround: Make sure that all text in the Indicator Control State properties is the same.

Similar Tag Names and Expressions Issue: When an expression contains multiple tag names and the first referenced tag name is included as the first characters of another tag name then the expression will not evaluate properly during Runtime (ex. Tag #1 is Pump1 and Tag #2 is Pump12) (REF # S1617). Workaround: Make sure that all tags do not contain another tag as the first characters.

Project Explorer Windows XP Home Issue: ePro Canvas Software may not work correctly when using the Windows XP Home operating system (REF # S1544). Workaround: Install the ePro Canvas software on a development PC running Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 operating system.


Event Banner Acknowledge Filter Switches Issue: The Event Banner Filter Inactive Operational Yes/No property erroneously controls the Filter Unacknowledged Operational buttons and the Filter Unacknowledged Operational Yes/No property erroneously controls the Filter Inactive Operational buttons (i.e. they are switched) (REF # S1604). Workaround: Use the Filter Inactive Operational Yes/No property to control the Filter Unacknowledged Operational buttons and use the Filter Unacknowledged Operational Yes/No property to control the Filter Inactive Operational buttons. Note that upgrading the ePro Canvas software may require that the properties be reset if they are different.

Send to File Issue: When performing a Send to File and sending data to an ePro PS over an Ethernet connection (FTP Transfer) the transfer may fail and the undocumented error “FTP: Restart Command Failed dwErrorCode = 0” may be displayed (REF # S1638). Workaround: Make sure that the PanelMate ePro PS is powered up and the connections are correct and then try again.

Page Editor Expression Editor and Entering Expressions Issue: When entering an expression using the Expression Editor and an existing expression is first deleted from a property dialog box while the Expression Editor dialog is open then the new expression entered in the Expression Editor will not be saved in the property dialog box (REF # S1533). Workaround: Make all edits to an expression field using the Expression Editor or delete an expression in a property dialog box while the Expression Editor is closed.

Test States and Zoom Issue: When a Page is zoomed, the Test State property on a Control is not functional. (REF # S1456). Workaround: Test the states of Controls without being in Zoom mode (select Zoom 1:1).

Operator Input Selection/Deselection Image Issue: When Operator Input Type other than None is selected, changes to the Selection Image properties Selection and Deselection Image are not saved (REF # S1445). Workaround: Changes to the Operator Input Selection and Deselection Images are not allowed in this version.

Language Changes and Display of Media Library Entry Data Issue: Pages do not redraw to reflect language changes (using Active Language in the Media Library General tab) until closing and reopening the page (REF # S1427). Workaround: Close the Page and reopen it to view the current Active Language Media Library references.

Expression Editor and New Page entries Issue: New Page entries are not listed in the Expression Editor until the Project is saved and reopened (REF # S1570). Workaround: Save the Project and reopen it to see the new Page entries in the Expression Editor.


Expression Editor and saving Page 1 Issue: Saving Page 1 will result in “Pages” being changed to “Page 1” and extraneous information being displayed under Pages in the Expression Editor (REF # S1570). Workaround: Save the Project and exit Project Explorer and when restarting the ePro Software Suite the information will be displayed correctly in the Expression Editor.

New Media Library entries Issue: When pasting an existing Library entry name into a property field and then editing it to be a new Library entry, then the new entry will be automatically added to the Library with the library name followed by the @ sign erroneously included in the Name fields. In the case of Media Library Text entries, the Text field will also be populated with the same erroneous data (REF # S1584). Workaround: Correct the erroneous data that is placed in the Library entry fields.

Concatenating Media Library entries for Text Issue: When a Text property field includes concatenated Media Library entries (using the "+" operator), the text is not displayed correctly during Runtime and instead the error "Invalid add operand type" is displayed (REF # S1572). Workaround: Do not use concatenated Media Library entries

Assigning Color properties from Color Libraries using Copy/Paste Issue: When using the copy/paste feature to copy a Color property that is the name of a Color Library entry and then selecting a target Color property field with a single click, the paste function will not work (REF # S1569). Workaround: Double click the Color property field (to open the field) before pasting in field data.

Assigning Color properties using the Expression Editor Issue: The Expression Editor is not activated (green LED on Expression Editor) for assigning a Color property from a Color Library (REF # S1568). Workaround: Assign Color Library entries to a Color property by selecting the desired field using the treeview that is presented after selecting the “…” button instead of using the Expression Editor.

Double-Clicking Color Fields Issue: When double-clicking on a color field, the color is deleted and set to NULL resulting in black being displayed as the default if a new value is not entered (REF # S1624). Workaround: After double-clicking in a color field make sure that a color is selected to prevent a NULL value.

Sorting State entries Issue: When working with State properties the entries can be sorted by selecting the Expression column heading. This causes problems when State Evaluation is set to If..Then..ElseIf (REF # S1623). Workaround: Manually re-order the State property entries if the Expression column sort was selected.


Line Controls with same Start and End points Issue: Line Controls that are resized (using the size handles) so that the End point is the same as the Start point cause the Page Editor to lock up (REF # S1630). Workaround: Do not create Line Controls with zero size. If a Line Control of zero size is erroneously created, select the Task Manager and manually end the Page Editor program. All work done since the last save will be lost.

Polygon Controls with 2 nodes Issue: Polygon Controls with 2 nodes (1 side) can be created but result in the incorrect properties box being displayed and Page Editor abort when saving or exiting the Page Editor (REF # S1630). Workaround: Close the incorrect properties box and delete the 2-noded Polygon Control.

Polygon Controls with 1 node Issue: Polygon Controls with 1 nodes (0 side) can be created but is positioned at the origin and can not be saved (REF # S1630). Workaround: Ignore all 1-noded Polygon Controls (they will show up in the Controls list in the Component Data Pane) and when the Page is saved all 1-noded Polygon Controls will be deleted.

Line Controls and Undo operation Issue: Line Controls on a page are modified (position and size) when using the Undo feature after making changes on a Page (REF # S1567). Workaround: Do not use the Undo feature on Pages that include Line Controls. If Line Controls get redrawn incorrectly they will need to be manually repaired or the Page edits can be discarded by exiting the Page without saving.

Page Editor Aborts Issue: The Page Editor may erroneously close after using a combinations of the following features: Page Save, Delete Object, Undo/Redo, Copy/Paste, Lines, Closing the Page Editor (REF # S1581, S1600). Workaround: When using the Page Editor, save often to minimize the loss of work.

Adding Controls while in Edit Control Mode Issue: When Edit Control Mode is activated the addition of a new Control will cause the Page Editor to immediately close (REF # S1515). Workaround: Select Deactivate Edit Control Mode before adding new Controls to a Page.

Page background color and the Color Library Issue: Color Library entries assigned to the Page Background Color property do not display correctly in the Page Editor. Note that blinking colors are not supported as a Page Background Color (REF # S1579). Workaround: Make a note of the Page Background Color while working in the Page Editor.


Editing Component Templates and Color Library Issue: If several Component Templates are placed on a page that include Color properties assigned from a Color Library and then one Template is selected and edited by activating the Edit Control Mode, when Edit Control Mode is deactivated the Colors assigned from the Color Library may be altered for the remaining Component Templates on the Page (REF # S1583). Workaround: Don’t use Color Library Entries for Component Template Color properties or if Color Library Entries are used then don’t modify any of the Templates on the Page using Edit Control Mode.

Inserting Component Templates Issue: When first inserting a Component Template some of the default Text values will not be displayed in the Page Editor until the Property dialog box is opened and closed or the Page is saved (REF # S1578). Workaround: Open and close the Component Template Property dialog box or save the Page to see all of the default Text values.

Exiting Page Editor while Edit Control Mode is Active Issue: When exiting the Page Editor and not saving the page while Edit Control Mode is Active, the Page Editor Process is not terminated (REF # S1602). Workaround: Deactivate Edit Control Mode before exiting the Page Editor with no saves or use the Task Manager to terminate the OIPage~1.EXE processes.


PanelMate ePro ES/PS Runtime (Online) Using More Than 3000 Tags in a Tag Library Issue: When using a Tag Library with over 3000 tags responsiveness will be slow when opening the Tag Library in ePro Canvas and when starting the Runtime software and loading a .ucf file that includes a large Tag Library (Ref # S1214). Workaround: Instead of using tags from a Tag Library, place tags in the OPC Server and use the OPC Server Tag Browse feature in ePro Canvas to improve responsiveness in development and runtime modes.

Security Action Log On and Log Off Trigger Expressions with Tags Issue: Security Actions with Log Off and/or Log On Conditional Trigger Expressions that include tag references will not update correctly if there are no other references to the tags on the page (REF # S1541). Workaround: Include references to the tag item elsewhere on the page.

Variable Size Control Button Controls and Toggle Issue: The Variable Size Control Button Control with Type of Toggle does not work correctly (REF # S1513). Workaround: Select a Type other than Toggle.

Configuration Actions and Conditional Triggers Issue: If an Action assigned to a Configuration includes a Trigger Type of Conditional then the Action will repeatedly trigger regardless of the state of the Trigger Expression (REF # S1486). Workaround: Do no use Trigger Type of Conditional for Configuration Actions.


Buttons and Touch Area Controls and Break Action Issue: If a Button or Touch Area Control is selected (Make Action) and then the cursor or finger is moved to the perimeter of the display (a few pixel band around page) before the release (Break Action) then the Break Action will not occur (REF # S1478). Workaround: Do not use Break Actions on Buttons or Touch Area Controls.

Trend Template Control Data Collection and Display Issue: The Trend Template Control only updates when the Control is included on the currently displayed page (REF # S1467). Workaround: If uninterrupted data is required then the Trend Template Control must be included on all pages.

Trend Template Control Updates Issue: When a Trend Template Control fills up the new data is not displayed correctly for a short period of time (REF # S1466). Workaround: No workaround.

Trend Template Controls and Page Changes Issue: When a Trend Template Control fills up and the user changes pages and then returns to the page with the Trend Template Control there is an extra line drawn outside the trend chart area for each pen (REF # S1466). Workaround: No workaround.

Trend Template Control Time Stamps Issue: Trend Template Control time stamps displayed on the x-axis do not include leading zeros (REF # S1465). Workaround: No workaround.

Master Page Control Updates Issue: Master Page Controls do not update during Runtime (REF # S1459). Workaround: No workaround.

Secure User Automatic Logoff Issue: The Secure User Automatic Logoff feature doesn't function properly for Logoff Time (Minutes) property values greater than several minutes (REF # S1455). Workaround: Limit the Logoff Time to less than 3 minutes.

Text Control and 3D Frame Issue: Setting the Text Control Frame Style property to 3D will display correctly in the Page Editor but not during Runtime (REF # S1453). Workaround: Do not select 3D on Text Control Frame Style properties.

Ellipse Control and Shadow Issue: Adding a Shadow to an Ellipse Control will display correctly in the Page Editor but not during Runtime (REF # S1452). Workaround: Do not select Shadow for Ellipse Control properties.


Classic Variable Sized Indicator and Fixed Indicator Controls and States Issue: The Variable Sized Indicator and Fixed Indicator Controls do not evaluate properly during Runtime, thus showing incorrect states (REF # S1449). Workaround: Do not use the Variable Sized Indicator or Fixed Indicator Controls.

Media Library and Language Changes Issue: Media Library values displayed in Indicator Controls or Control Buttons do not update to reflect new language values until the page is redrawn (REF # S1429). Workaround: When changing languages force the page to be redrawn to update displayed values.

Modbus and Modbus Ethernet Drivers (ES Runtime Only) Issue: The KEPServer_ePro Modbus and Modbus Ethernet drivers do not report bit status correctly during PanelMate ePro ES runtime. Workaround: Upgrade to the V4.170 KEPServer_ePro.

Project Explorer Component Template Pages Issue: When attempting to add a Page using Component Templates, the Component Templates are grayed out (not available) (REF # S1447). Workaround: Add pages by selecting the New option.

Secure Groups Library Entries and Logon/Logoff Action Assignments Issue: The Secure Group Library Entries, General tab Logon and Logoff Action property fields do not allow direct assignments, such as ‘Client,Tag’ = 1 (REF # S1446). Workaround: Use the Action Assignment instead of the direct assignment.

Expression Editor and New Library Entries Issue: Added tags do not appear in the Expression Editor under the Clients or Tag Library tree (REF # S1497 and # S1509). Workaround: Select tags by browsing to the Clients or Tag Library directly. Saving the project and restarting will also correct the Expression Editor display.

Expression Editor and Imported Tags Issue: Imported tags do not appear in the Expression Editor under the Clients tree if the Expression Editor is open during a Tag Library Import (REF # S1432). Workaround: Close the Expression Editor before importing tags. Saving the project and restarting will also correct the Expression Editor display.

Media Library Entries and Sorting by ID Numbers Issue: When viewing the list of Media Library Entries in the Component Data Pane and sorting by ID Number (by selecting the heading ID Number), the Media Library entries are sorted alphabetically instead of numerically (REF # S1412). Workaround: No workaround.

Clients and Import From Server Issue: When clicking twice on the Import From Server field in the Client General properties page the software may lock-up (REF # S1409). Workaround: Don’t click twice on the Import From Server field.


PowerPro Configuration Import and DH-485 Drivers Issue: When importing a PowerPro Configuration that includes a DH-485 Driver in the PLC Name and Port Table, ePro Canvas will lock-up (REF # S1407). Workaround: Remove the DH-485 Driver from the PLC Name and Port Table before importing to ePro Canvas Professional.

PowerPro Configuration Import and Multiple Clients Issue: Importing a PowerPro Configuration will omit Pages if two Clients in the .pps file reference the same Tag Library (REF # S1435). Workaround: Manually edit the .pps file to remove duplicate Tag Library references before importing.

Multiple Clients and Send to File Issue: If there are more than nine Clients in a .chp file, the Send to File on that Unit will fail (REF # S1417). Workaround: Do not use more than nine Clients in a project.

Undo and Redo Issue: The Undo and Redo functions will sometimes place objects in the incorrect place (REF # S1503). Workaround: Do a Page save before using Undo and Redo so if objects move they can be quickly corrected.

Mouse Scroll Wheel Issue: The mouse scroll wheel does not work consistently (Ref # S1309). Workaround: Use mouse buttons and/or navigation controls instead of the scroll wheel to navigate.

Page Editor QWERTY and Keyboard Entry and Range Checking Issue: The QWERTY and Keyboard entry types do not support Upper and Lower Limit properties. The property fields may not be grayed out allowing values to be entered. (Ref # S1348). Workaround: Do not assign Upper and Lower Limit property values. If values are entered into these fields they will be ignored.

Page ID Assignment Issue: Page ID Number values entered in the Page Property General tab can not be greater than 199 (REF # S1521). Workaround: Do not use more than 199 Pages with IDs.

Toggle and Rectangular Button Issue: The Toggle Type property on Rectangular Buttons does not enable (ungray) the Target Address property (REF # S1471). Workaround: Select a type of Button Control other than Toggle for Rectangular Buttons.


Page Category Issue: The Category property is not shown on the Page properties General tab (REF # S1468). Workaround: No workaround.

Operator Input Indicator Position Issue: When adding Operator Input to a Control and placing the Operator Input Indicator to the right of the Control, the Control may move to the left when the Page is saved (REF # S1454). Workaround: Ensure that the Control is not too close to a page boundary.

Scale Control Decimal Values Issue: On a Scale Control with the Decimal Places property greater than 0, decimal values are shown as a rounded up whole number (REF # S1451). Workaround: No workaround.

Indexed Lists and Rectangular Button Control Labels Issue: If the Make or Break Label of a Rectangular Button Control refers to an Indexed List Library Entry, no text appears in the label (REF # S1448). Workaround: No workaround.

Watermarks and Media Library Issue: If a Watermark (on Page Preference property tab) references a Media Library Entry, the Watermark does not show up in the Page Editor (REF # S1431). Workaround: Place the watermark image directly into the Watermark property.

Indicator and Indicator Template Controls and Button Operator Input Type Issue: On an Indicator and Indicator Template Control, when Button Operator Input Type is specified and Display Operator Input Device is set to Yes, the button shows up without Media Library Entry text (REF # S1426). Workaround: Set Display Operator Input Device to No.

Copying and Pasting Controls Issue: If a Control is copied and then pasted, the property values copy correctly but the pasted Control is not draw properly until the Property dialog box is closed and then reopened (REF # S1428). Workaround: Close and then reopen a Control after the copy/paste operation.

Copying and Pasting Groups Issue: When copying and pasting a Group with multiple items, the pasted Group items are ungrouped but remain selected (REF # S1423). Workaround: Select Group immediately after pasting a Group to maintain the grouping.

Property Cancel Button Issue: The Cancel button in a property dialog does not cancel pending changes (REF # S1424). Workaround: .Manually remove changes before Canceling out of a property dialog box.

Page Editor window size and position Issue: Page Editor size and position settings are not maintained, so each time the Page Editor is opened, the window is shown with a default size and position (REF # S1413). Workaround: Manually reset the Page Editor page properties when opening a new page.



PanelMate ePro ES/PS Runtime (Online) Rectangle Controls with Background Color Set to None Issue: When using the Rectangle Control and the Background Color property is set to None the button will not allow selection of Controls behind the Rectangle Control when online (Ref # S1349). Workaround: Place the Rectangle Control behind the Control that needs to be selectable.

QWERTY and Keyboard Entry and Range Checking Issue: The QWERTY and Keyboard entry types do not support Upper and Lower Limit properties. The property fields may not be grayed out allowing values to be entered. (Ref # S1348). Workaround: Do not assign Upper and Lower Limit property values. If values are entered into these fields they will be ignored.

Upper and Lower Limit Violations Event Logging Issue: When using a Readout Control with Numeric Data Entry with assigned Upper and Lower limit properties, values input will be checked correctly online with the exception that violations will not be logged to the Event Log (Ref # S1346). Workaround: Do not set the Log Limit Violation property to Yes or be aware that the Event Log will not include events triggered by the input of values outside any defined Upper and Lower Limit values for Readout Controls.

Template Visibility with Indicator Template Controls Issue: When using a Classic Power Pro Fixed Indicator Control with Template Visibility the Control may not be completely erased when not visible (Ref # S1335). Workaround: Do not use the Template Visibility feature with Indicator Template Controls or ignore the small portions of data not erased.

ControlLogix and Event Logging Issue: When using the ControlLogix Driver, the Event Log will erroneously display a parsing error and communication (bad data) errors (Ref # S1180). Workaround: Ignore Event Log parsing errors and bad data events.



Break Actions on Buttons and Touch Area Controls Issue: If a Button, Button Bar, Rectangular Button or Touch Area Control has a Break Action assigned and the operator selects (presses) the touch area and then slides their finger into another touch area, the Break Action associated with the originally selected touch area will not be activated correctly. As a result, if the Make and Break Actions are designed to act as a momentary pushbutton then the bit value may not be cleared (Ref # S1344). Workaround: Use the Make Action when there is only one action per Button or Touch Area. Momentary pushbuttons for critical applications should always have accompanying PLC logic to safeguard against undesirable situations.

Lines with Arrows Issue: Lines with arrows may not be drawn correctly when online (Ref # S1363). Workaround: Do not use lines with arrows in this version.

Diagonal Lines Issue: Diagonal lines may not be drawn correctly when online (Ref # S1378). Workaround: Use vertical and horizontal lines only in this version.

Project Explorer Transferring Applications to ePro ES Issue: If an application is created with features not supported by the ES then errors will occur during the Send to File process (Ref # S1298). Workaround: Remove the non-supported features from the application. Non-supported features are listed in the V2.00 New Features section above.

Removing Library Links Issue: If a link is removed for a Library at the Unit or Configuration level in the Component Data Pane (flowchart) by right-clicking on the library to be removed and selecting Remove Link then all links associated with the library will be removed (Ref # S1335). Workaround: Remove a library link by opening the properties box for the Configuration, selecting the Libraries tab and then deleting the row that contains the library to be removed by right clicking on the selected row and selecting the desired menu item.

Opening Projects Issue: When opening a project that is already open, the Project Explorer will not question the request and no change will be made to the open project (Ref # S1151). Workaround: Close the open project and then open the project again to revert to the original file. When closing the project use a new project name to keep the original project file intact.

Page Editor Importing Power Pro Configuration Using ePro Canvas Issue: If the Import PowerPro Configuration menu item is selected on ePro Canvas then empty pages will be created because this feature is only supported on ePro Canvas Professional (Ref # S1326). Workaround: Do not use the Import PowerPro Configuration menu item in ePro Canvas or upgrade to ePro Canvas Professional to be able to access the import feature.


Display Operator Input Device Issue: If the Display Operator Input Device Property for Data Entry is set to Yes, the selected Data Entry device will be displayed. When working with QWERTY or Keyboard devices, the Numeric Data Entry device will be displayed in place of the correct device type (Ref # S1347). Workaround: Do not use the Display Operator Input Device property or be aware that the Numeric Data Entry device will be used in place of the correct device type for QWERTY and Keyboard devices.

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