Change Release Notes
This release introduces an entire new EZ-Script compiler implementation. Behind the scenes the individual EZ-Script compilers from each control are now combined into one centralized manager. For example, if the speech recognition control compiler is executing a script, it is actually being executed in a centralized manager - this saves on resources and allows run-away scripts to be monitored by the Script Monitor.
The centralized manager can be monitored by the new Script Monitor control... Found in the Scripting category of ARC.
This doesn't seem like much of an upgrade, but it actually is quite a huge upgrade. There is also speed improvements to the way the EZ-Script compiler works.
- new control Script Monitor (under Scripting)
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I'll definitely give that a try, the first computer had it installed previously. The second and third I tried had never had it installed though. The i5 3470 was a brand new build for someone, so everything was as fresh as it can get. Figured something I had on my old laptop was causing an issue, so I moved to it to try. When I get a chance I'll make everything tidy as to what I have done and shoot you guys an email. I'll include the full details from the error that occurs when the updater tries to load. If it gets figured out, I'll post the solution here. And if not, I found the old install on my xp desktop, so I can go back to using it, no problem, till I get v4. Thanks DJ.
Well, to let you all know where it sits, I borrowed another computer, downloaded the software, and it ran fine. It also told me I already had v16 firmware, which is puzzling, since I never was able to get it to update as far as I know. I then ran the software on my lappy, and it told me there was a new version of ARC. With it (the same version I ran on the borrowed pc) it works fine, connects properly. So, not sure why my pcs didn't like it, but it's all working now! Had the base hooked up to my h bridge and was running it around last night. Thanks again for the help.