Calibration Control Version History

Calibration Management Software Solution

Download Version 7.2 today!  Calibration Control is always improving so let me know what I can do for you!

Note:  7.2 is a free upgrade if you purchased Calibration Control in the last 12 months.  Otherwise, you may be eligible for a nice discount if you have an earlier version so please ask!

Version 7.2.5 (5/2/2102)

Attention Current Users!  This is a FREE UPGRADE if your maintenance agreement is current (e.g., < 12 months since last renewal).  As soon as you download or request it, I will send you a new Product Key to unlock this version.

The really big deal of this release is that Calibration Control is now compliant with the FDA's 21 CFR Part 11 standard, which means that it has User Authentication, Role-Based Security, and a Change log.  There are also a few other major features and several stability enhancements.  This version is a must have!

• Role-Based Security (Sign-In):  Turn on User Authentication to control the Roles of each user.  The roles include Administrator, Super User, Supervisor, Technician, Production, and Layouts.
• Editable Permissions:  Edit the Role required for each of the 63 Permissions.
• Change Control:  All changes to fields and labels are automatically recorded in an Audit Log that users can review and filter by date/time, user, dialog (screen), and field.
• Localization (Multilingual):  Added the ability for the application to easily receive and use additional languages.  Languages can be added at request with the first planned being Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and Korean.
• Editable Field Names:  Users can now edit the fields names in over 40 dialogs in addition using an easy-to-use in-application dialog.
• Model Number & Description:  In the Equipment Edit dialog, removed the Model Number dropdown and replaced it with a text box.  Added the Description and a dropdown field for the Manufacturer.  This change will make data entry more convenient for organizations that do not need to keep track of model numbers.
• Centralized Server Settings:  Moved several global settings from the global.config file to the database making central control over those settings much easier.
• Status Hide:  Choose to hide a specific Status code if it is no longer relevant to the Main Browse.  For example, you can choose to hide all equipment with the Out of Service status.
• Browse Grid Load Speed:  Dramatically increased the load speed of the Main Equipment Browse screen.
• Editable SMTP Port:  Added the ability to change the SMTP Port number for the SMTP mail server settings in the Notification Utility
• Old Calibration Certificate:  The legacy Calibration Certificate is now included if you don't want to use the new certificate.
• Miscellaneous Stability:  Addressed several minor issues to increase stability.

Version 7.1.6 (2/11/2012)

• Cal Labels & SQL Server:  Printing calibration labels with an SQL installation did not work.
• SQL Server 2005 Update:  Updating from a previous version of Calibration Control in SQL Server 2005 caused an update error.
• Equipment ID in Label:  Label 24-DueCal-09 was not displaying the EquipmentID field (invalid field name).
• Record Deletes with Jobs:  Couldn't delete equipment records that had job records.
• Highlight OOT Quick Keys:  The quick key combination of [Ctrl]+[T] did not work.
• Slash & Dash Models:  Now allowing the slash (/), backslash (\), and dashes (-) in model numbers and descriptions.
• Error Opening Manual:  One user reported an intermittent error when attempting to open the manual.

Version 7.1.5 (9/27/2011)

This release fixes one critical bug related to not being able to print standard reports.

Version 7.1.4 (9/26/2011)

This version represents 19 bug fixes and usability improvements.  While most users may not have experienced any of the bugs, this version is worth installing to ensure you have the most stable code available.

• Hungarian Date Formats:  Now compatible with international date formats that end with periods.
• Calibration Grid Cursor Moves to Top:  The calibration grid record always moved to top after an edit.
• Calibrated by Refresh:  The dropdown for the Calibrated by [company] field did not refresh with new values after they were added from the Equipment dialog.
• Normal Reports Label Printer as Default = Crash:  If the default printer was a label printer and the user attempted to print a normal report (e.g., calibration certificate or due cal), the program crashed.
• Humidity Field Confusing:  Simplified the use of the humidity field in the Calibration dialog and added the percent sign on the default calibration certificate.  Note:  Refresh your current calibration certificate by deleting it and restarting calibration control.
• Updates Deleted Templates:  Updates that required menu refreshes deleted custom templates.
• Measurement Missing from Certificates:  Calibration measurements recorded without standard measurements (defined in Equipment dialog) would not show on the calibration certificate.
• Quote and Apostrophe in Model Number:  The quote and apostrophe were not allowed in the model number field.
• Job Tracker Didn't Like Dashes:  Entering dashes in the Job dialog caused strange behavior.
• Standard Report and SQL Server = Crash  Displaying the standard reports dialog while connected to SQL Server sometimes caused the application to crash.

Version 7.1.3 (9/16/2011) 3 Bug Fixes

Sorry about the quick release of a new version but three users found bugs that were important enough that I had to immediately provide a fix for all.

• (a) When you attempt to save an edited calibration, CC created a new calibration record instead of updating the existing record.  (b) Saving a new calibration record result in a crash when there is no calibration company defined.
• When you attempt to create a new Department or Location from within the Equipment dialog, CC would sometimes crash.

Version 7.1.0 (9/14/2011) Desktop & Email Notifications

The two big parts of this release are the email/desktop auto notification feature and several important bug fixes.  I also added several minor feature additions and usability improvements.

• Desktop & Email Notifications:  Setup auto notifications for equipment due cal (Windows Vista, 7, & equivalent systems).
• Calibration Company Grid:  Added an edit grid for Calibration companies.
• Auto Cycle Through Measurements:  Added a user option that will default the cycle-through-measurements as on or off.
• Dropdown Alpha Order:  Made several dropdowns auto sort in alpha order.
• Web Page Alpha Order:  Added additional alpha sorting of items in auto-generated web pages.
• More Folder Menu Items:  Added additional quick access links to important folders.
• Code Data Grids:  All code grids now have the same search capabilities as the main tool browse.
• Bug Fixes: : Fixed 10 additional bugs.
• Usability:  Added several usability features.

Version 7.0.7.2 (9/5/2011) Web & External Barcodes

One of the biggies of this release is that CC now creates a simple website (page for each department) that others in a small organization can use to see what's in their area without having to use CC.  Additionally, CC now has the ability for CC to use external barcodes and automatically includes the serial number.

• Web Page Generator:  Click a button to generate a small website with a page for every department (major location).
• Outside Barcodes:  Add pre-existing equipment barcodes to the CC database like your own asset tags or the manufacturer serial tags.
• Forgets Custom Changes:  Fixed. CC wouldn't remember custom screen changes like which columns display or their order.
• Four New Labels:  Added four new DueCal labels for 12 mm (1/2 inch) and 18 mm (3/4 inch) label tape.
• Install Error:  Fixed an install error (1 computer) where CC would not start.  Forgot to register a new small COM DLL.

If your 7.0.5 version starts OK, you do not need this update.  The only thing this update does is to register an additional DLL that, on some computers, prevented a successful install.

Version 7.0.5.1 (8/31/2011) Bug Fixes

The following bug fixes are addressed in 7.0.5.

• Creating a new model number from within the Equipment Edit dialog results in a crash. Released in 7.0.4.
• In the Setting dialog the default buttons for Labels and Reports default to the Settings folder even after their locations is moved.
• Moving the Settings folder and then opening the Options dialog causes a crash.

Version 7.0.3.1 (8/28/2011)

Version 7.0.3 adds new minor features, fixes a few bugs, and addresses several useability and aesthetic issues related to the new release.

• Editable Due Cal Report:  The default calibration due report can now be changed or edited.
• More Calibration Remarks:  The calibration comments were increased from 150 to 2,000 characters.
• User Fields in Labels:  The user fields were added to the list of available fields for the labels.
• Filter Behavior in Dropdowns  The dropdown fields in the Edit Equipment dialog now auto filter for much easier data entry.
• 14 Additional Issues:  Addressed 14 additional minor issues (e.g., bugs, aesthetics, & useability).

Version 7.0.2 (8/23/2011)

Version 7.0.2 is the first load of new features with lots more on their way over the next couple of months.

• Label Printing:  One-click Asset, Calibration, and No Calibration Required (NCR) labels.
• Barcode Scanning:  Print barcodes on your labels and use a barcode scanner for data entry and opening equipment records.
• Attachments:  Add any number of attachments to your equipment and calibration records.
• Equipment Pictures:  Add a picture of your equipment and/or location to its equipment record.
• Exporting:  Export to Excel (xls or xlsx), PDF, or XPS directly from all the major data grids.  You choose the fields & records.
• Job Tracking:  Track the equipment (tools) used in every production job.  Useful when researching out-of-tolerance conditions.

Version 5.9.27.4 (8/12/2011)

Attention 5.x Users!  This is the highest FREE upgrade unless you purchased Calibration Control in the last 12 months.

The big deal of this release is the much more professional Calibration Certificate that you can easily customize with your own logo and move fields around to make it perfect for your needs.

• MUCH nicer and customizable Calibration Certificate that includes measurements (when entered) - Issue 326
• Fixed a cosmetic issue where the last character of the procedures field was cut off in the Edit Equipment dialog (Issue 325)

Version 5.9.24.3 (8/7/2011)

Although the purpose of this update was to address Issue 316 (crashing when entering duplicate manufacturers) and to add the standard measurements field to the equipment templates (Issue 2), I found a few other bugs that I addressed while digging into these areas.  Overall, I think this is a MUST update if you use the templates function or you want to fix the crash when entering duplicate manufacturers.

• When trying to enter a duplicate manufacturer record, CC crashed when it should have given a more polite response (Issue 316).  Reported by four users.
• The standards field is now include in the templates (Issue 2).  I know, I should implemented this one a long time ago.
• When creating standard measurements, enter a number and a dash (e.g., '4-') crashes CC (Issue 320). Reported by one user.
• Fixed three other bugs that I found (no users reported) and made a minor aesthetic modification to one of the dialogs.

Version 5.9.23.2 (7/22/2011)

With 25 issues resolved, version 5.9 is a mix of everything from bug fixes to new features.  Here’s a short list of the notable:

• Print your filtered and grouped results from any major grid.
• Option to auto copy your Before measurement to your After for non-adjustable tools.
• Cursor no longer moves to the top after editing an equipment record.
• Several minor bug fixes reported by users or found by Ape.
• Several usability improvements continually making CC easier to use.

Version 5.8.19.5 (7/11/2011)

Version 5.8.18.4 addresses a collection of eight minor bugs, four modifications like driver updates, and one additional minor new feature.  The following is a short list of a few of the changes:

• Fixed version update links in the About dialog
• Updated third-party drivers from Infragistics and Active Reports to the most current
• Increased stability of Equipment Templates dialog
• Fixed a measurement evaluation error in the measurements dialog
• Updated menu items to display or not display properly based on which version Calibration Control is in use (Access or SQL)
• Created a default backup location directly under the Calibration Control data folder when users have not already indicated a backup location preference

Version 5.8.17.3 (7/7/2011)

Version 5.8 includes 20 different improvements, most notability was the implementation of issues resolving installation difficulties with Calibration Control being not able to find the Access Drivers installed on Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems (issues 253 & 211).  Other notable items include:

• New Calibration Due report easily accessible from the explorer bar and from the right-click menu within the Tool Browse grid.
• ‘Week of’ and ‘Month of’ calibration due cycles that allow users to specify the week or month of calibration due rather than having to choose a specific date.
• Adding the equipment manufacturer field to the Tool Browse screen.
• Displaying the equipment description in the Equipment Edit dialog.
• Improved ability to remember your Tool Browse grid layouts, focusing on order and width.

Version 5.7.12.1 (6/20/2011)

Along with several minor improvements relating to aesthetics and usability, there are two significant changes in this release.  The big changes are the addition of the Crash Reporter and a different method of saving the browse grid layout.

• Crash Reporter (Issue 209):  The Crash Reporter allows the user to share details of crashes from the program perspective as well as their own.  It also provides an opportunity for users to request additional assistance so we can get them up and running quickly.  This is a great way to help me squash those nasty bugs fast!
• Grid Layout Saving (Issue 194):  Layout changes to the Tool Browse grid are now saved immediately instead of waiting until the form closes.  Therefore, if you make a layout change and then open a record, the auto refresh after saving a record will not revert the Tool Browse grid back to the state before users made their changes.  How frustrating!

Version 5.6.7.1 (6/13/2011)

We addressed a total of 19 issues with 5.6 and 3 issues with 5.6.7.1.  Our focused updates that will make Calibration Control easier to use with SQL Server, including an easier registration and setup.  We also took the chance to get in a many additional small improvements and a few bug fixes.

Version 5.5.0.6 (5/26/2011)

This is a major update that includes bug fixes and new features.  The release of version 5.5 also marks the beginning of a new Ape Software management team and technology style.  The Calibration Control product updates will be coming much faster and more responsively than ever before.