Release Notes for Version 5.5 of Naurtech CETerm, CE3270, CE5250, and CEVT220 Terminal Emulation and Industrial Web Browser

 

Version 5.5 is a major update of our products.  This version contains many new features and enhancements added since the 5.1 release.  At Naurtech, we follow a contemporary model of software development in which we continuously enhance our products and make them available immediately to meet customer needs.  Version 5.5 ensures that all these features and all problems fixed are available for all supported devices.

 

Thank you for selecting Naurtech Terminal Emulation and Industrial Web Browser for your Windows CE or Windows Mobile device.  We hope you will be thoroughly satisfied.  We strive to maintain the highest quality and functionality for all our products.  If there is any feature that you think we should add, please contact us at support@naurtech.com.  We welcome all comments and suggestions.  Visit our website at www.naurtech.com for new tips, tricks, upgrades, and other information. 

 

The Naurtech Team

 

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Contents

·          What's New in Version 5.5

·          Upgrading to Version 5.5

·          Product Manuals

·          Fixed Issues

·          Known Issues

·          System Requirements

·          Installation Instructions

·          Additional Documentation

·          Legal Information

 

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What's New in Version 5.5

 

Here are some highlights of the new features and enhancements:

 

·          Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol.  CETerm now contains a feature-rich implementation of the Secure Shell Protocol. Both SSH-1 and SSH-2 protocols are supported, with a broad range of encryption and authentication options. Encryptions include AES-256, Blowfish, and Triple-DES. Authentication can use traditional passwords or public-key infrastructure (PKI). See the CETerm User Manual for complete details.

 

 

·          Extensive Additions to CETerm Scripting.  The CETerm Scripting feature was first introduced with Version 5.1 in April 2006.  Since then we have been very busy adding capabilities and hardware support.  We have integrated RFID hardware, both real and virtual serial ports, and provided access to many Windows CE system features.  With Scripting, you can build a locked-down launcher for multiple applications, integrate RFID with a TE application or automate complex workflows as just a few examples.  We use the industry standard JavaScript language so you won’t waste time learning a limited proprietary language.  Please see the CETerm Scripting Guide for a full description of the features.

 

 

·          New Scripting Automation Objects.  Here is a partial list of the new automation objects in CETerm scripting:

1.       OS.Event – Named Event access and script launching.

2.       OS.File – File read, write, append, listing, copy, etc.

3.       OS.Process – Launch and control other programs.

4.       OS.Network – Ping, DNS, and FTP access.

5.       OS.Window – Find and control running programs.

6.       Device.SerialPort – Full integration of peripherals.

7.       Device.Keyboard – Keyboard control, system wide HotKeys

8.       Device.RFID – Control RFID reading and writing.

 

 

·          Additional Web Browser Extensions.  Our Industrial Web Browser now supports additional HTML META tags, JavaScript extensions and ActiveX controls to build more robust data collection applications.  These extensions allow you to control the device, its peripherals and application settings directly from your HTML page. It is truly the most robust platform to build web based Data Collection applications.  We continue to support legacy Symbol Pocket Browser and Intermec IBrowse Meta tags as well. The Web Browser is available for all Windows Mobile and Windows CE devices.

 

·          Keyboard and Key Controls.  CETerm contains extensive features to control the hardware keys on a device.  We have recently added features to prevent Windows Mobile from hijacking function keys.  We have also added a “Trap” feature to make it easier to select keys for remapping when the key label is misleading.  There are also new features which make it easier to use phone-style keypads with IBM emulation.

 

·          More Network Awareness Features.  We continue to strengthen the network awareness of CETerm.  There are new features to allow recovery when a browser session loses connectivity during a page load.  Using these features and Network Alerts for lost RF connectivity will virtually eliminate dropped sessions without needing an expensive middleware server.  CETerm delivers a simpler operating environment and the lowest cost of ownership.

 

·          Additional Updates. In addition to dozens of other enhancements, we added support for new device platforms and current Windows CE versions from all major hardware vendors.

 

Please refer to the product manuals for details. You can also review the "Hot Tips" document in our knowledgebase.

 

Please review any device specific readme files for additional information.

 

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Upgrading to Version 5.5

 

Please note that Version 5.5 will require the purchase of a license upgrade for customers using older versions.

 

Download Version 5.5 and install over your existing version. All existing configuration settings will be compatible with the new version.   Newly added features will assume the default settings.

 

Please note that license keys for versions earlier than 5.5 will not work with Version 5.5.

 

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Product Manuals

 

You can download the Users Manual from

http://www.naurtech.com/docs/Naurtech_TE_SmartClient_UsersManual_55.pdf

 

You can download the Web Browser Programming Guide from

http://www.naurtech.com/docs/Naurtech_Web_Browser_Prog_Guide_55.pdf

 

You can download the CETerm Scripting Guide from

http://www.naurtech.com/docs/Naurtech_CETerm_Scripting_Guide_55.pdf

 

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Fixed Issues

 

·          Fixed failure to connect to some Linux telnet servers.

·          Fixed Windows CE browser onkeyup event firing.

·          Fixed unresponsive system if network check or DNS failed.

·          Fixed save of initial taskbar state.

·          Fixed spontaneous browser font size change by Windows Mobile.

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Known Issues

 

·          There are no known outstanding issues

 

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System Requirements

 

·          ANY Windows CE .NET, CE 5.0, CE 6.0, Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 5.0, or Windows Mobile 6.0 device.

·          Wired or Wireless Modem, Ethernet, 802.11B Wireless LAN, or WWAN card

·          ISP (for Modem only)

 

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Installation Instructions

 

After downloading and extracting the ZIP archive, you should have the following files in your local directory

                CETerm_xxx_yyy.CAB

                CETerm.ini

                License.txt

                device_readme.txt  (optional)

                ReleaseNotes.htm (this document)

                Setup.exe

 

where xxx is the Windows CE platform type and yyy is the processor type.

The "CETerm" product name in the packaged files may be different for single emulation products. For clarity, we will just use "CETerm".

 

1.       Make sure you have ActiveSync installed. ActiveSync 3.7 or greater is recommended. You can download a free copy from Microsoft.  Just go to this link and type “ActiveSync” into the search box: (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/default.mspx)

2.       Make sure your handheld device is connected to ActiveSync.

3.       Run Setup.exe

4.       This will launch the application manager to install CETerm on your device.

5.       If you have not installed CETerm before, the application manager will prompt you to install in the default directory. Select Yes.

6.       If you have installed CETerm previously, you can install over your existing installation.

7.       Once installed, you will see "Naurtech CETerm" in your <Start><Programs> menu. For CE .NET, CE 5.0, or CE 6.0 devices, you will also see a shortcut on the desktop.

 

If you have any installation problems, please refer to articles on our support page. If the issue remains unresolved, contact us at support@naurtech.com

 

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Additional Documentation

 

On the device:     Select [File][Help] for online help

On the Web:         http://www.naurtech.com

               

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