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<td>[[Extensible Services / Server]]
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'''BUTTERNUSS''' (1.1.6000) <br>
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<td>Available in 21 Languages, including Deutsch, Italiano, Tiếng Việt, 汉语, عربي
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'''SignMatic''' is a open [[Digital Signage]] System developed for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows Windows] based host Systems. It features live preview, remote control and a pan-screen application based scene concept.
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'''SignMatic''' is a open [[Digital Signage]] System developed for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows Windows] based host Systems
 
 
   
 
   
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The Digital Signage software was initially created by Netroda Technologies for Inhouse use only and first went live in 2017. In 2020, Netroda Technologies published the first ready-to-run Installation Binary for Demo Purposes.
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The Digital Signage software was initially created by Netroda Technologies for inhouse use only and first went live in 2017. In 2020, Netroda Technologies published the first ready-to-run installation binary for demo purposes.  
  
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
 
SignMatic was initially created from 2015 onward. The Commercial extent has been raised in early 2019
 
SignMatic was initially created from 2015 onward. The Commercial extent has been raised in early 2019
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== Installation ==
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SignMatic is usually distributed as ready-to-install self extracting executable assembly.
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For specific pre-release or customized versions, where no installer exists, a guided extraction and registration must be carried out.
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== Setup ==
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When first started, SignMatic will prompt the user to select the preferred language and system type.
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The System Setup must be carried out using a secondary (or local) device, like laptop, mobile phone or computer in the same network.
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This is due to SignMatics key principle of remote operability. The Host system must only be touched to install applications to SignMatic, as this requires administrative privileges.
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[[File:SignMatic-Setup1.jpg|500px|thumb|Setup screen as shown on display]]
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== System Requirements ==
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* Microsoft(R) Windows(TM) 7,8,8.1,10,11
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* x86-64 (64 Bit) CPU
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* Direct3D, DirectX11+, OpenGL Enabled GPU
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* 4 GBytes of Memory
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* 8 GBytes of Storage
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* Network Connection (LAN or WAN)
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* Internet Connection ² ³
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² Internet Connection is required upon Setup to activate, then at least every 180 days
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³ Does not apply for Versions featuring activation by Hardware device.
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The minimum required Mirosoft(R) Windows(TM) Version is Windows 7 x86-64 (AMD64) Build 7601. Previous versions are not supported.
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SignMatic will not work on Systems that do not feature DWM like some versions of Windows Server.
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SignMatic is heavily dependent on the Graphics Card, older or poorly supported GPU's may have serious effects on the general screen replay
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== Integrated Features ==
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=== Public-Address ===
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SignMatic can be used to inform the audience in shared or central locations.
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Temporary or permanent announcements can be published, additionally with voice, Text-to-speech or additional media
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=== Energy management ===
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SignMatic can shutdown and start it's own host system by scheduled times to save energy. The API additionally allows to integrate with Automation systems to request energy state on display(-groups) or activation by motion sensors.
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=== Presentation Mode ===
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Presentation mode functions can be used to hide contents partially, apply overlays like drawings, camera streams or text annotations.
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Scenes can also feature live magnifying and pointing
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=== Web Based configuration and Control ===
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SignMatic provides a full web-based user interface. The Web interface is used to control SignMatic from local networks and the internet. The integrated Web Service supports HTTPS, certificates can be updated by the user.
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See [[Vt32-HTTP]] for details about the Web Services and security options.
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== Applications ==
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SignMatic features Applications, these can be distributed using the [[SignMatic Application Package]] file format. These are installed on the master host system once, and are available to all screens using the control menu.
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== Integrated Applications ==
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! Name
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! Purpose
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| Restaurant
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| A Restaurant menu offering Pizza, Burger and Drink menu, with variable prices
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| Airport
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| To display live data of passenger flights (schedule board) on SignMatic
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| Aquapark
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| A welcome sign of a Water park
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| Stop & Go
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| A remotely controlled switchable entry allowed/prohibited sign.
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| Occupancy
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| A remotely controlled remaining places sign.
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| Mirror
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| Displays one or more camera streams
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|}
  
 
== Licenses ==
 
== Licenses ==
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SignMatic, with latest version 1.1.1724, is available in the following license configurations:
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SignMatic, in latest version 1.1.7281, is available in the following license configurations:
  
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* '''Demo:''' Demo Version. For basic introduction, without the extended tools and features.
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* '''Community:''' Free license, may include third-party avertising (not on education/non-profit installations), includes up to 2 displays.
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* '''Premise:''' Manages up to 16 Displays simultaneously, licensed per system. It also includes the full-featured Toolkit SMStudio.
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* '''Premise:''' Manages up to 4 Displays simultaneously, licensed per system. It also includes the full-featured Toolkit SMStudio.  
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* '''Foundation''' Same as Premise, with cloud access managed remotely.
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* '''Enterprise ''' Manages up to 256 Displays simultaneously, also includes unlimited user accounts.
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* '''Enterprise Retail''' Volume License, The administrator can issue Premise/Foundation licenses on behalf of the owner.
 
  
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The license price  also distinguishes whether a license can be used for a Single host systems, multiple hosts systems. Licenses including the FoundationShield Cloud Services are usually slightly more expensive.{{fact|date=July 2022}}
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The license price  also distinguishes whether a license can be used for a single host systems, multiple hosts systems. Licenses including the FoundationShield Cloud Services are usually slightly more expensive.
  
 
== Pricing ==
 
== Pricing ==
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Netroda Technologies sells all licenses for a monthly or annual price directly. All three editions can also be obtained from official license resellers.
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The Community version is offered free of charge.
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Enterprise versions vary by functionality, support and included tools.  
  
 
In December 2018, Netroda Technologies announced the first Preview version of SignMatic. The FoundationShield Cloud Service has been topic of current Price Increase and forced upgrades due to end-of-life policies, becoming its first price adjustment in 2 years of business. The company raised the prices of all SignMatic licenses, alleging it was to cover the increasing cost of support and management over the past two years. Following the announcement, Netroda Technologies created a FAQ page to clarify any questions about the new pricing adjustment.
 
In December 2018, Netroda Technologies announced the first Preview version of SignMatic. The FoundationShield Cloud Service has been topic of current Price Increase and forced upgrades due to end-of-life policies, becoming its first price adjustment in 2 years of business. The company raised the prices of all SignMatic licenses, alleging it was to cover the increasing cost of support and management over the past two years. Following the announcement, Netroda Technologies created a FAQ page to clarify any questions about the new pricing adjustment.
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== Globalization ==
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SignMatic is available in 21 Languages
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*Deutsch
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*English
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*Svenska
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*Türkçe
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*العربية
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*汉语
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*ภาษาไทย
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*Tiếng Việt
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*日本語
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*Français
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*Español
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*Português
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*Pусский
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*한국말
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*Shqip
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*Soomali
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*Polski
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*Ελληνικά
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*Italiano
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*Magyar
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*አማርኛ
  
 
== Support ==
 
== Support ==
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Live, Phone and email support for SignMatic is available in [[English language|English]], [[Russian language|Russian]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[German language|German]], [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]], and [[Japanese language|Japanese]]. SignMatic licenses purchased directly from Netroda Technologies include full free support.
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On-site, phone and email support for SignMatic is available in English, German
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Other languages are supported by Netroda Technologies authorized translators
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* Italiano
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* Espanol
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SignMatic Community licenses are limited to the Community-Question-Anwser forums.
  
 
== Version history ==
 
== Version history ==
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Version history starting from first distributed version 1.1.1620 (2019)
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! Product
 
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| 1.1.1781
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| 12 February 2023
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| Current Version
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| 1.1.1780
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| 31 August 2022
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| 2022/12
 
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== Version Changelog ==
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| Third Major update to "WALHORN" featuring new Task manager, Application manager, System Ressource monitor, Installers and Application packages.
 
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| 21st August 2022
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| Launch of Plesk 12
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| Second Major update to "WALHORN" featuring new Scheduler manager and energy management
 
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* [[Comparison of Digital Signage License models]]
 
* [[Comparison of Digital Signage License models]]
  
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{{Reflist}}
 
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{{WebManTools}}
 
  
 
[[Category:Digital Signage]]
 
[[Category:Digital Signage]]

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SignMatic

SignMatic Icon

Startup Screen
Developer Netroda Technologies
Product Family Extensible Services / Server
Licenses N.P.A.L., FoundationShield (EULA)
Source Model Closed source, open-source
Initial release October 20th 2020
Current Version 1.1.7281 (February 12th 2023-)
Platform x86-64 on Windows NT Based Operating Systems
Engine HTML5 Based Rendering Engine
Language(s) Available in 21 Languages, including Deutsch, Italiano, Tiếng Việt, 汉语, عربي
User Manual (online) SignMatic User Manual

SignMatic is a open Digital Signage System developed for Windows based host Systems. It features live preview, remote control and a pan-screen application based scene concept.

The Digital Signage software was initially created by Netroda Technologies for inhouse use only and first went live in 2017. In 2020, Netroda Technologies published the first ready-to-run installation binary for demo purposes.

Overview

SignMatic was initially created from 2015 onward. The Commercial extent has been raised in early 2019

Installation

SignMatic is usually distributed as ready-to-install self extracting executable assembly. For specific pre-release or customized versions, where no installer exists, a guided extraction and registration must be carried out.

Setup

When first started, SignMatic will prompt the user to select the preferred language and system type. The System Setup must be carried out using a secondary (or local) device, like laptop, mobile phone or computer in the same network. This is due to SignMatics key principle of remote operability. The Host system must only be touched to install applications to SignMatic, as this requires administrative privileges.

Setup screen as shown on display

System Requirements

  • Microsoft(R) Windows(TM) 7,8,8.1,10,11
  • x86-64 (64 Bit) CPU
  • Direct3D, DirectX11+, OpenGL Enabled GPU
  • 4 GBytes of Memory
  • 8 GBytes of Storage
  • Network Connection (LAN or WAN)
  • Internet Connection ² ³

² Internet Connection is required upon Setup to activate, then at least every 180 days

³ Does not apply for Versions featuring activation by Hardware device.

The minimum required Mirosoft(R) Windows(TM) Version is Windows 7 x86-64 (AMD64) Build 7601. Previous versions are not supported. SignMatic will not work on Systems that do not feature DWM like some versions of Windows Server. SignMatic is heavily dependent on the Graphics Card, older or poorly supported GPU's may have serious effects on the general screen replay

Integrated Features

Public-Address

SignMatic can be used to inform the audience in shared or central locations. Temporary or permanent announcements can be published, additionally with voice, Text-to-speech or additional media

Energy management

SignMatic can shutdown and start it's own host system by scheduled times to save energy. The API additionally allows to integrate with Automation systems to request energy state on display(-groups) or activation by motion sensors.

Presentation Mode

Presentation mode functions can be used to hide contents partially, apply overlays like drawings, camera streams or text annotations. Scenes can also feature live magnifying and pointing

Web Based configuration and Control

SignMatic provides a full web-based user interface. The Web interface is used to control SignMatic from local networks and the internet. The integrated Web Service supports HTTPS, certificates can be updated by the user.

See Vt32-HTTP for details about the Web Services and security options.

Applications

SignMatic features Applications, these can be distributed using the SignMatic Application Package file format. These are installed on the master host system once, and are available to all screens using the control menu.

Integrated Applications

Name Purpose
Restaurant A Restaurant menu offering Pizza, Burger and Drink menu, with variable prices
Airport To display live data of passenger flights (schedule board) on SignMatic
Aquapark A welcome sign of a Water park
Stop & Go A remotely controlled switchable entry allowed/prohibited sign.
Occupancy A remotely controlled remaining places sign.
Mirror Displays one or more camera streams

Licenses

SignMatic, in latest version 1.1.7281, is available in the following license configurations:

  • Community: Free license, may include third-party avertising (not on education/non-profit installations), includes up to 2 displays.
  • Premise: Manages up to 4 Displays simultaneously, licensed per system. It also includes the full-featured Toolkit SMStudio.
  • Enterprise Manages up to 256 Displays simultaneously, also includes unlimited user accounts.

The license price also distinguishes whether a license can be used for a single host systems, multiple hosts systems. Licenses including the FoundationShield Cloud Services are usually slightly more expensive.

Pricing

The Community version is offered free of charge. Enterprise versions vary by functionality, support and included tools.

In December 2018, Netroda Technologies announced the first Preview version of SignMatic. The FoundationShield Cloud Service has been topic of current Price Increase and forced upgrades due to end-of-life policies, becoming its first price adjustment in 2 years of business. The company raised the prices of all SignMatic licenses, alleging it was to cover the increasing cost of support and management over the past two years. Following the announcement, Netroda Technologies created a FAQ page to clarify any questions about the new pricing adjustment.


Globalization

SignMatic is available in 21 Languages

  • Deutsch
  • English
  • Svenska
  • Türkçe
  • العربية
  • 汉语
  • ภาษาไทย
  • Tiếng Việt
  • 日本語
  • Français
  • Español
  • Português
  • Pусский
  • 한국말
  • Shqip
  • Soomali
  • Polski
  • Ελληνικά
  • Italiano
  • Magyar
  • አማርኛ

Support

On-site, phone and email support for SignMatic is available in English, German

Other languages are supported by Netroda Technologies authorized translators

  • Italiano
  • Espanol

SignMatic Community licenses are limited to the Community-Question-Anwser forums.

Version history

Version history starting from first distributed version 1.1.1620 (2019)

Product Released End of Life
1.1.1781 12 February 2023 Current Version
1.1.1780 31 August 2022 2022/12
1.1.1724 21 June 2022 2022/12
1.1.1723 11 October 2021 2022/12
1.1.1720 16 June 2020 2020/12
1.1.1620 29 December 2019 2020/12

Version Changelog

Extract and most important feature updates of various timelined versions.

Date Version Important Changes
12th February 2023 1.1.7281 Third Major update to "WALHORN" featuring new Task manager, Application manager, System Ressource monitor, Installers and Application packages.
21st August 2022 1.1.7280 Second Major update to "WALHORN" featuring new Scheduler manager and energy management

See also

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