Release Notes for JMRI 5.7.8 release
Date: MM DDD, 2024
From: release pumpkin
Subject: Test Release 5.7.8 of JMRI/DecoderPro is available for download.
This is a draft release note only; the download links do not yet work
Notes:
This is a test release. Please
post a note
if you encounter any new or old bugs!
And please back up your JMRI files before installing this, in case you want to go
back to an earlier version.
This is the next in a series of 5.7.* test releases.
It requires Java 11 to work.
(See our page on downloading Java 11)
We expect this series to end in the next JMRI 5.8 production release in June 2024.
(See the tentative release schedule)
JMRI is now only available under the
GNU General Public License. For more information, please
see our
copyright and licensing page.
Update From Older JMRI Versions
If you are currently using a version older than JMRI 5.0, please follow these instructions carefully:
- Is your current version older than JMRI 4.12?
If so, then update to JMRI 4.12 first, and ensure everything works correctly: check
start-up, check things you need to be working, and check the JMRI log as well) before doing anything else.
Store your configuration and panel files under a new name and use those from now on.
Then continue with step 2.
If you are currently using JMRI 4.7.3 or earlier on Linux or macOS (Windows doesn't need this),
then it's very important
that you update to JMRI 4.12 and
carrying out the migration process described in the JMRI 4.12 release note
before updating to any later release.
- Is your current version older than JMRI 4.20?
Then update to JMRI 4.20 first, and ensure that works correctly (check
start-up, check things you need to be working, and check the JMRI log as well) before doing anything else.
Save your preferences again.
Store your configuration and panel files under a new name, use those from now on, and go on to step 3.
- Is your current version older than JMRI 4.24?
Then update to JMRI 4.24 first, and ensure that works correctly (check
start-up, check things you need to be working, and check the JMRI log as well) before doing anything else.
Save your preferences again.
Store your configuration and panel files under a new name and use those from now on.
- Is your current version older than JMRI 5.0?
Then update to JMRI 5.0 first, and ensure that works correctly (check
start-up, check things you need to be working, and check the JMRI log as well) before doing anything else.
Save your preferences again.
Store your configuration and panel files under a new name and use those from now on.
- You can then install this release.
Following this multi-step order of updating via stable major releases safeguards you against possible migration issues
that can arise from skipping these versions.
New problems with this release
New warnings for this release:
Older warnings
See the
JMRI 5.6 release note for more warnings predating the 5.7 development series,
including pointers to various migration issues.
These may be relevant to you if you're updating from an earlier version;
we strongly recommend you update to at least
JMRI 5.0
before installing this test release.
See
instructions above.
- Since JMRI 4.99.1
This test release, and all subsequent ones, require the use of
Java 11 or later. Java 8 is explicitly not supported.
There's more information on this migration on the
JMRI Tech Road Map and
JVM Capabilities pages.
- Since JMRI 5.5.3
Scripts that output Logging statements with log4jv1.x ( org.apache.log4j ) imports will stop working
from JMRI 5.5.4 and should be updated to use SLF4J logging.
See here for some examples on how to do this.
- Since JMRI 5.5.4
Custom default.lcf Logging Control Files will cease to take effect from JMRI 5.5.4
To create a custom default_lcf.xml in the new Logging Configuration format, see
JMRI Debugging and Logging
- Since JMRI 5.5.5
XML files with table contents and panels have been changed in JMRI 5.5.5. It's therefore not
possible to load an xml file with tables and panels that has been created with JMRI 5.5.5 or
later with a JMRI version pre 5.5.5.
- Since JMRI 5.5.5
MQTT Connection - Throttle loco address and function placeholders in MQTT topics have changed from
$address and $function to {0} and {1} for consistency with other objects.
- Since JMRI 5.7.1
Several systems have had extensive updates to their serial
support. If you have trouble connecting to your layout hardware
after installing this version, please contact us
on the JMRIusers list
for assistance.
Download links:
During development leading to the actual release, you can find test download files on the
continuous integration build page.
These are development files, and might not be working at any particular time.
The
full list of included changes is available from our
GitHub code repository.
Hardware Support
Acela CTI
Anyma DMX512
Bachrus Speedo
CBUS
C/MRI
DCC++ and DCC-EX
DCC4pc
Direct
ESU
Hornby
Internal
IPOCSMR
JMRI Simple Server/JMRI Client
KPF-Zeller
Lenz XPressNet
LocoNet
Maple
Marklin CS2
MERG
MQTT
MRC
NCE
Oak Tree
Powerline
RFID
Roco z21/Z21
Secsi
SPROG
TAMS
TMCC
Uhlenbrock Intellibox
Zimo MXULF
ZTC
New / Updated decoder definitions
Arnold
Bachmann
BLI
BNM Hobbies
CT Elektronik
Digikeijs (Digirails)
Digitrax
Doehler & Haas
ESU
Hornby
Kuehn
LaisDCC
Lenz
MD Electronics
MGP
Mistral Train Models
MTH
MRC
NCE
Norsk Modelljernbane (NJM)
Public Domain and DIY decoders
QSI
Rautenhaus
RR-CirKits
SoundTraxx
Tam Valley Depot
TAMS
TCS
Team Digital
Technologistic (train-O-matic)
Trix Modelleisenbahn
Uhlenbrock
Umelec
Viessmann
Wangrow
ZIMO
Miscellaneous
DecoderPro
- Better handling of selected items when roster list is updated
- Enable/Disable bottom controls depending on selected item
CTC Tool
Dispatcher
Dispatcher System
Internationalization
Layout Editor
- Add the hidden attribute to the Layout Editor Shape
item. The center popup menu has an option to hide the shape when not editing. The
setHidden(boolean) public method can be used by scripts and LogixNG.
NX - Entry/Exit Tool
Logix
LogixNG
Meters and MeterFrames
Operations
Panel Editor
Control Panel Editor
Circuit Builder
Palette
Preferences
Resources
Roster
Routes
Scripting
Signals
Signal Systems
Signal Heads
Signal Masts
Signal Groups
Cab Signals
Simple Signal Logic
USS CTC Logic
Switchboard Editor
Throttle
- A visible property was added to function buttons defined in the label&media panels of decoderpro, this property is used by the throttle UI.
- A throttle preference was added to show/hide the speed step selector on the control panel of any new UI throttles.
- When a throttle UI layout is saved using the File->Save current throttle menu entry, if it is linked to a roster entry, the user will be proposed to also export function buttons customizations to the roster entry.
- Fix issue with throttle window title not resetting when a throttle is released
- Fix issue with selection foreground color in throttles list window
Timetable
Tracker
Turnouts, Lights, Sensors and other elements
Warrants
Web Access
Where Used
WiThrottle Server
Web Server
Virtual Sound Decoder
Miscellaneous