Windows and Linux Player releases

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Windows and Linux Player Version 11.15.2

26.02.2024

Server version

At least server version 11.14 required.

Note on hardware

For the latest hardware we recommend this version. For older hardware, we will continue to support the 11.13 release series.

New features

Lubuntu update

With this new player version, we’ve updated the Lubuntu operating system of our Linux Player to version 22.04.3. Some of the latest CPUs require this player version since they’re incompatible with version 11.13 (Intel 12th generation).

Framework updates

We’ve upgraded many libraries and frameworks on which our players depend to newer versions. This is the biggest player update since two years.

Player API compatibility

Grassfish Player 11.15 is not compatible with IXM server versions prior to 11.14.

Provisioning

From this player version on, Grassfish provisioning which facilitates the setup of new players is used by default. If you prefer to use the traditional Grassfish InitBox, simply press F10 as indicated on the provisioning landing page. Provisioning should be available on the latest IXM servers, otherwise ask your Grassfish partner.

New synchronization protocol

Grassfish Player 11.15 uses a slightly different synchronization protocol. Therefore, it can’t synchronize with previous Grassfish Windows and Linux Player versions. However, you can synchronize Grassfish Windows and Linux Players 11.15 with the Tizen Player from version 11.10.

Resolved issues

• Wireless on Mele Quieter 3C players is now supported.

• Log rotation on Lubuntu 22.04 now happens daily instead of weekly.

Known issues

• On Mele Quieter 3Q players, the reboot fails sometimes. As a workaround, perform a power cycle. The problem is not reproducible on Mele Quieter 3C systems.

Windows and Linux Player Version 11.13.6

03.05.2024

Server version

At least server version 11.11 required.

Resolved issues

We’ve fixed an issue on Windows where the second player didn’t start even though the display times were set for player 1 and 2.

Windows and Linux Player Version 11.13.5

04.10.2023

Server version

At least server version 11.11 required.

New features

WiFi drivers for Mele Quieter 3C hardware

We’ve added WiFi support on the Linux Player for new Mele devices. The required driver is now included in the player image.

Improve handling of incompatible add-ons

We have implemented a feature that allows the system to detect incompatible add-on versions and accordingly print a log message.

InitBox change on Linux

Similar to the behavior on Windows, network settings on Linux are made through the OS again, the new network settings will be available again in player version 11.15.

Resolved issues

• We’ve fixed UDP streams on our Windows Player.

Windows and Linux Player Version 11.13.3

17.07.2023

Server version

At least server version 11.14 required.

Resolved issues

• We’ve fixed an issue where the screen resolution was sometimes incorrectly detected after a nightly reboot. This issue was originally reported for Windows players.

• We’ve fixed an issue where ZIP files containing Grassfish widgets in some cases could not be downloaded again on Windows after a server box reset.

Windows and Linux Player Version 11.13.2

30.05.2023

Resolved issues

• We’ve fixed a regression in 11.13 where the X/Y coordinates and size were being ignored for a screensaver event playlist displayed as an overlay.

Windows and Linux Player Version 11.13.1

30.01.2023

Resolved issues

• We’ve fixed an issue where SharePoint spots didn’t work because the relevant cookie was not forwarded to the WebEngine.

Windows and Linux Player Version 11.13.0

11.11.2022

New features

New InitBox

With this version, we’ve implemented a new InitBox with new network settings, new audio settings, and support for future Grassfish provisioning. In addition, the InitBox has a new and updated look.

Automatic player setup during silent installation

If you perform a silent installation on Windows, you can now pass the server hostname, Box ID, and HTTPS connection via command line. To do so, simply write the values into an INI file. The InitBox checks this file and starts the initialization if the provided data is correct. If the data doesn't work, the InitBox appears, and you can correct the data.

Improved F2, F3, and F8 windows

As of this version, we’ve improved the F2 and F3 windows and we’ve revised the F8 window’s positioning and its elements.

New filter field in gfConfigurator

You can now use a new field in the gfConfigurator to filter which settings are visible. This helps you to easily navigate the available settings and quickly find what you are looking for. You can filter for keys as well as setting names and descriptions. To facilitate the search for settings across tools, we’ve added an option to search all modules in the tool selection.

Log info about RS232 device in use

If your display is controlled via RS232 and a USB-to-Serial adapter, the screen controller can now display the vendor ID, product ID, and serial number of the adapter in the log file.

Configure transparency on the player

We’ve added a new player configuration that makes the player background and the background of all playlists completely transparent. To configure transparency, just set the new setting WINDOW_TRANSPARENT to true. This applies to Windows and Linux players.

Log ActionList entry in human readable form

With this version, ActionList entries are logged as a readable string like “GetContentFiles” in the InternetReceiver. This facilitates working with log entries because they’re easier to read if they’re not just numbers.

Disable InitBox settings

You can now disable the network, audio, and keyboard settings in the settings file presets/os.ini.

Resolved issues

• We’ve fixed an issue where the player didn’t center PDFs correctly.

• We’ve fixed an issue that occurred in 11.12.0 where the overlay didn’t display any content when event playlists were triggered.

• We’ve fixed an issue where the player froze for an instance every 30 seconds if the ScreenController was started.

• We’ve fixed an issue where if the Overseer service was stopped, updating any service in the CMS forced the InternetReceiver service to restart.

• We’ve fixed an issue where player 2 didn’t start reliably on Windows.