Release Notes for Linx

Linx Designer and Linx Server release notes for releases after April 2020 have moved here

5.17.3.0

Fix bug: Expression result type evaluator does not include all referenced types

5.17.2.0

Add feedback screen to designer
Remember expression test values
Display validation error messages for expressions that cannot run successfully
Validate complex expressions
Allow process designer window to scroll up and down when dragging items
Turn output panel on by default in designer
Improve settings screen usability on server
Remove search functionality on server
Sort service names alphabetically on services screen regardless of location in solution
Convert enum value to its string representation when assigning it to a string type (not integer)
Various other GUI fixes and enhancements
Fix bug: Tree view selection behaves incorrectly when deleting elements in solution explorer
Fix bug: Entering "+" and "-" debug input values from the keypad opened and closed tree nodes
Fix bug: Recursion in expression editor highlighting caused designer to crash
Fix bug: Import custom type from xsd throws exception with certain types of syntax
Fix bug: Compilation errors does not provide information about the function that caused the error
Fix bug: Intellisense in expression editor not working for complex compiled types
Fix bug: License information should not be displayed on server login screen
Fix bug: Forgot password on server not working after session expired
Fix bug: Assignment to IList<> type properties caused an error

5.16.6.0

Fix bug: Case mismatch in Substring intellisense method

5.16.4.0

Remove "Expose web service" property from process
Replace CodeDOM compiler with Roslyn compiler
Change item drag logic between projects from copy to move
Add ToString() methods to decimal/double intellisense
Specify name on custom type import
Display obsolete plugins in the plugin window
Remove API user functionality from server
Add API keys screen on server
Various other GUI fixes and enhancements
Fix bug: RunProcess did not refresh input property type changes
Fix bug: Do not display intellisense window in expression editor when editing a string value
Fix bug: Custom type import from JSON creates custom types with the same name
Fix bug: Race condition occurred on certain assignment operations
Fix bug: Process tab headings disappear on lower resolution screens
Fix bug: Solution node goes into rename mode when deleting multiple projects with delete key
Fix bug: Using settings in settings don't always resolve correctly
Fix bug: Uppercase email address validation failed on server login
Fix bug: Resource item not selected in dropdown
Fix bug: Object reference error in custom type editor when changing types
Fix bug: Event counters did not update correctly on services screen
Fix bug: Unhandled exception when logging large amounts of data in debugger
Fix bug: Duplicate setting names validation navigation not working

5.15.10755.0

Populate server login screen when navigating from installer
Don't browse to server (from designer) when deploy fails
New solution dashboard layout on server
New UI for updating plugins in designer
Display status when installing/updating plugins
Numerous other UI and styling improvements to designer and server
Fix bug: Server logs out unexpectedly
Fix bug: Run Linx host as different user not working properly
Fix bug: Double-click on expand/collapse icon opens up incorrect process
Fix bug: Navigating from validation warning to service event not working
Fix bug: Importing certain Xsd schemas crashes designer
Fix bug: Solution pane does not check solution name before updating
Fix bug: Server settings get discarded when updating a stopped solution from designer
Fix bug: Dropzone for execution path not showing after collapse of parent
Fix bug: Part of window header not draggable when in debug mode
Fix bug: Service data gets discarded during saving event

5.14.10698.0

Remove license retrieval using email address
Fix bug: Enum in plugin did not cater for reserved keywords

5.14.10697.0

Fix bug: Potential deadlock when starting a new solution

5.14.10696.0

Split designer and server installations
Save used plugin information with solution
Add secret settings
Support list in list types
Add splash screen to designer
Remember solution layout in designer
Display projects alphabetically in designer
Display settings alphabetically in designer
Display intellisense alphabetically in expression editor
Change default function and service names in designer
Display type names on hover for functions (not permanently)
Designer will prompt for upgrade when opening up old solution files
Show confirmation dialog in designer after applying a new license
Remove deployment messages when closing a solution
Add ToString(encoding) function to List
Add Install update menu item to designer
Add new service popup on first usage
Add process name to compilation output
Show referenced process name when hovering over RunProcess function
Show more detailed information in compilation errors
Change server to use forms authentication
Add forgot and reset password functionality to server
Change username to email address
Improve breadcrumb navigation for events on server
Split server UI for administrator and web API users
Add Open Server option to server installation
Allow server to run as a non-administrative user
Allow host processes to run with different user credentials than server
Remove auto-licensing from server and add additional license logic
Allow settings and service state changes when uploading a solution to the server
Numerous other UI and styling improvements to designer and server
Update Linx plugin
Update third-party libraries
Upgrade to .NET Framework 4.7.1
Fix bug: Index out of bounds error when changing type after deleting all settings
Fix bug: Double-clicking on Save button for large solution caused an error
Fix bug: New solution not listed in recent files under certain conditions
Fix bug: Deleting a folder does not display validation error for missing process references
Fix bug: Rename textbox in solution explorer does not disappear
Fix bug: Project with name Processes cause compiler errors
Fix bug: Expression editor tests failed on certain FormatWith scenarios
Fix bug: Expression editor test yields different errors when repeating same test
Fix bug: Expression editor test failed when referencing embedded ExecuteSQL.ForEach values
Fix bug: TimerEvent debug fails when entered date is not compatible with default date
Fix bug: Split method with string parameter creates invalid C# code when compiling
Fix bug: ToDateTime() function fails to compile under certain conditions
Fix bug: Changing name of process input breaks execution when called from another process
Fix bug: Project name doesn't change in process reference when renamed
Fix bug: Cannot specify complex compiled type (e.g. Xero account) as debug value in JSON format
Fix bug: Linx Expressions in List breaks escape characters
Fix bug: Delete user on server not working
Fix bug: Download server logs do not include today's entries

5.13.9694.0

Fix copy paste error when Expression contains $.System.Null.
Fix undo error when trying to set readonly property.
Fix installer analytics missing.

5.13.9671.0

Remove MSMQ dependency.
Show Process tab on single click.
Add XML to Import Custom Type.
Fix very long property names breaks field editor.
Update default dialog window styles.
Update Linx Plugin library.
Add Plugin window, remove Functions and Types window.
Update styling.
Fix faulty selection behaviour for duplicate names.
Add Test to Expression Editor.
Fix expression copy/paste bug between two Linx processes.
Fix expression bug where reference start name is a C# keyword.
Fix deploy hangs when server not available.
Add checks for XSS and CSRF.
Fix cut/paste onto child item gives object reference error.
Block webuser access to the server website.
Fix Process copied between Designers does not resolve parameter mapping.
Fix server crash when cannot find custom binding certificate.
Update LinxServer styling.
Improve Output window when logs of > 100 lines are written.
Remove Run.
Allow plugins to expose Types.
Change ExpressionEditor and Type dropdowns to show Types contained in plugins.
Fix Linx Designer unstable when trying to copy large project.
Fix LinxDesigner closes on cancel.
Fix Server crash when removing solution.
Fix download links for logs.
Change empty Event wording.
Fix LinxServer blank setting shows line.
Add ExpressionEditor shows hint when no help available.
Speed up image loading and transformation.
Change Debugger default dates and output window wording.

5.11.720.9240

Fix installing plugin fails when moving to another window.
Reduce installation size of Nuget packages.
ExpressionEditor remembers size and layout.
Show editor for complex compiled types.
Allow undefined values in fields editor.
Cater for Nullable<> when adding optional items.
Display enum values in fields editor.
Change functions and types help icon and show on hover only.
LinxServer: Improve service start button UI.
Fix LinxServer UI connectivity when server is stopped and started.
Improve tab order in debug values window.
Improve help section of properties window.
Improve LinxServer service start and stop notifications.
Improve toolbar button interactions.
Expand dropdowns to full width of content.
Show debug window on error if not visible.
Update LinxDesigner menu.
Improve packages window.
Fix undo in settings window.
Change ordering of settings and properties in dropdowns.
PropertyGrid tab name shows type name.
Default deploy window to selected server.
Installer now removes Linx 5 directory within AppData when uninstalling.
Resize tabbed window borders.
Improve default variable name for custom type.
Allow parsing of nullable simple types and enums from JSON.
Don't show read-only properties in custom type value editor.
Show warning when we auto change contents of field.
Persist size and position of custom editors.
Don't show process output where no output is defined.
LinxServer: Disable plugins page buttons when nothing is selected.
LinxServer: Add scrollbar to solution menu when it gets cut off.
Fix items selected from dynamic dropdown does not use typeconverter.
Add additional checks for convert to byte[].

5.10.637.9045

Remove person icon on LinxServer.
Improve accuracy of analytics logging.
Update to .NET Core 1.1.
Update NuGet packages.
Create CustomTypes from JSON Schema.
Fix generated dll name clashes with installed dll.
Show content structure of List in Output window.
Fix LinxServer service start error message overlays service name.
Fix postback error for large error messages.
Speed up metrics retrieval.
Set max metrics database size.
Fix loss of metrics in queue when host is closed.
Fix instance of List does not refresh when underlying CustomType is changed.
Encrypt passwords in LinxDesigner.config.
Show LinxServer logs in descending order.
Fix wrapping of long Setting values in LinxServer.
Allow loading of multiple versions of strong-named dll.
Update Linx icons.
Allow assignment to IEnumerable<> properties.
Fix double click required to add Service from toolbar.
Remove "Are you sure" popups in Linx Designer.
Fix IfElse editor does not recognize True or False values.
Improve Intellisense stability.
Fix proxy error when clicking 'Start using Linx'.
Display underlying type icon for Nullable<> types.
Fix installing plugin fails when moving to another window.

5.10.582.8916

LinxServer: Improved several UI elements.
LinxServer: Show resource use.
LinxServer: Fix datetimes on the RunProcess dialog.
LinxDesigner: Show type names in Output window and Property dropdowns.
LinxServer: Update plugins page.
LinxDesigner: Treat xml the same as json in the SetValue editor.
LinxServer: Add restart message to Settings.
LinxServer: Add system notifications.
LinxServer: Log dates in UTC.
LinxServer: Show url for process exposed as a web service.
LinxDesigner: Do not display setting values in property grid.
LinxServer: Improve ssl cipher.
Fix errors related to plugin updates.
LinxDesigner: Improve several UI elements.
LinxServer: Add download system version specification.
Support nullable parameters and output from plugins.
Fix semver minor version check when querying packages on disk.
LinxServer: Log when port is in use.
LinxDesigner: Fix copy paste reference bug.
LinxServer: Improve ssl security algorithms.
LinxServer: Add registration pages.
LinxDesigner: Add registration screens.
LinxServer: Auto refresh pages.
LinxServer: Show licensing info in bottom bar.
LinxServer: Only show notifications for actions started by the user.
LinxServer: Fix search "see all results".
LinxServer: Fix notifications in Edge.
LinxDesigner: Slow down scroll speed in package window.
LinxServer: Fix after installation plugins page shows nothing.
LinxServer: Fix error when uploading a solution to the server.
Update string.Split() to take string param.
Fix compiler error when using setting in if condition.
Make displayname of generic types in output more user-friendly.
Fix MSMQ install on Windows 7.

5.9.513.8765

LinxServer: Fix plugins page links to release notes.
Analytics not submitted during install.
Fix deploy from LinxDesigner shows error even if successful.
Fix calling process as REST service without input parameters should use default values.

5.7.481.8722

Fix GetTypeReference bug on DesignerContext for complex expressions.
Update plugin.
Allow CSharpExpressions on custom types and lists.
Check expression result type to determine conversion logic in compiler.
Fix implicit operator bug.
Allow xml values in UI.
Only allow JSON or XML string values for complex types.
Fix WCF error handling between host and service.
Fix Settings index error.
Display Cut/Copy options on Folder item.
Determine expressions return type, automatic type conversion.
Fix compiler error when double-clicking on a lsoz file. The working directory was not correct.
Add List functions to ExpressionEditor.
Fix reference scope bug when moving function in same process.
Update LinxServer with new UI and metrics.
Allow for simple values in list parameter.
Compile in temp dir.
Show empty list in debug values.
Fix plugin loading bug for mismatched third-party libraries (e.g. Json.Net).
Only use compatible NuGet dependencies when querying NuGet package information.
Fix signed service not starting.
Update UnknownType icon.
Updated Installer Grey Button styles (for installer, close and uninstall).
Changed the button styles of disabled primary buttons in Linx Designer to be greyed out (no background).
Upgrade plugins to enable namespaces changes.

5.6.352.8421

Update NuGet packages.
Designer style changes.
Change tab order of Save and Cancel.
Fix compiler error for embedded try-catch.
Remove input parameter results in compile exception.
Remove "Prefer 32-bit" flag from project.
Change PropertyGrid tab order.
Windows menu is incorrect after floating window.
Install MSMQ with LinxServer.
Change name selection when adding a Function.
Complete border around property windows.
Change border of editor windows to those used by property windows.
Remove shadow around window.
Fix setting conversion error in designer context.
Change ServiceEvent to never throw exceptions.
Increase CheckForUpdates timeout.
Exception on Run window has incorrect layout.
Inline solution name edit do not follow file naming conventions.
Update plugin.
Debug of DirectoryWatch.CreatedEvent throws exception.
Change color of debug toolbar.
Ctrl-F to focus on Search box.
Object reference error when deleting single setting that is referenced.
Add Delete and Find References context menu on Settings.
Property window blank when click in empty Process.

5.5.305.8308

Add Linx Service dependency on KeyIso Service to avoid start-up timeout.
Add parameter value logging for external project processes.
Improve logging of parameters.
Add list type validation for ForEach.
Add scrollbar to error section on Run UI.
Fix intermittent rollback of solutions issue on Linx Server.
Improve property grid tabbing behavior.
Improve logging of strings.
Fix DoWhile conditions affected by logging.
Update code-signing certificate in installer.

5.4.287.8256

Fix SetValue exception when setting compiled type.
Fix LinxServer comment file exception when upgrading format.

5.3.282.8246

Fix read license file and installation file without locking.
Fix display applicable icon for launch editor.
Fix close file stream when checking for Linx 4 solution.
Throw error for invalid conversions in JSONExpression, e.g. "Five" to int.
Throw error for invalid conversions in XMLExpression, e.g. "Five" to int.
Allow exception to bubble up if call in event fails.
Fix deployment of solution with special characters (e.g. &) in name.
Do not overwrite NLog configuration if loaded from config.
Improve Linx Server logging.
Add Search.
Fix drop-down nullable-typed properties.
Add logging for AddToList.
Make server usernames case-insensitive.
Do not allow empty username or password.
Add Find References.
Add logging for AddToList.
Add logging for ClearList.
Add logging for ForEach.
Add logging for SetValue.
Add logging for ThrowException.
Add logging for DoWhile.
Add logging for IfElse.
Add logging for TryCatch.
Add logging for RunProcess.
Fix scroll bar color.
Fix debug value bug for expanded children with same name.
Redraw flow diagram after specified delay.
Changed Debug related analytics.
Fix right-click below last instance shows incorrect menu.
Fix SetValue dropdown after selecting StringBuilder type.
Add Output window.
Fix dropdown option tree style.
Fix resource selector dropdown style.
Update plugin to 12.0.0.
Update icons for AddToList and ClearList.
Change tab order: Process Input and Output Fields editor.
Change tab order: CustomType.Value Set Fields editor.
Change tab order: CustomType Edit Fields editor.
Change CustomType tab order.
Throw detailed exception when plugins can't update.
Requery update information for plugins after application update.
Fix only copy settings file on rollback if it exists.
Fix cannot uninstall deprecated plugins.
Update welcome screen.
Debug window layout saved.
Change Designer tabs.
Replace window dock menu with float/dock toggle.
Fix AddToList not picking up list changes.
Make properties in JSON and XML case-insensitive.
Fix SolutionHost failing after Service exception.

5.3.175.7937

Improve LinxServer start-up sequence.
Improve readability of long Function names and Help border.
Fix copy paste with keyboard on Execution Paths.
Sort Projects alphabetically on server view.
Add clear all and copy options on debug output screen.
Fix Process copy throws away all input and output values.
Change server logging level to Info.
Change command logging level to Trace.
Fix exception when parsing invalid Setting value.
Fix metrics logged multiple times after close and open of Solution.
Fix Settings referring to Settings do not resolve when overridden on server.

5.3.153.7886

Rename packages to plugins in installer text.
Add Settings menu and form.
Add "Plugin update repository" setting.
Always escape JSON in expressions.
Improve error message on broken package searchpaths.
Don't show minimize on dialog windows.
Fix multiple file upload bug on LinxServer.
Improve LinxServer load of solutions during start-up.

5.3.136.7843

Fix null reference exception.
Add ToInt64 extension methods on decimal and double.
Debugger shows incorrect values after recursive call.
Update Linx plugin.
Call UpdateToLastestVersion method when loading function and service data.
Add new updating mechanism to functions.
Add update functionality for PassAsReference properties.
Fixed reference not found error.
Remove binding errors on ProcessControl.
Do not override setting values from debugger.
Use distinct assemblies to speed up compilation.
Scroll current debug target into view.
Plugin manager should tell us when server not contactable.
Updates from Linx Server UI.
JsonIgnore non-persisted properties in SolutionRuntimeInfo.
Fix JSON/XML expression formatting in collection editor.
Add custom type validation on property value.
Fix version binding.
Allow multiline Input debug values.
Fix DummyItem displayed when debugging.
Fix type reference change in SetValue.
Improve logging infrastructure.
Output log.
Debug Output: Add Trace information.
Fix app.config.
Fixed deadlock when Stopping debugger.
Fix Paste after copy not taking selected function into account.
Linx Server RunProcess window: Fix AppState is not defined error.
Fix Property dropdown: Dropdown was empty for property of type IEnumerable.
Debugger: Dispose faster.
LinxServer: multi-line parameter input and output when running a process.
Return empty server package list if internet connection fails.
Store: Better error message when function data update fails during solution load.
Fix BindingExpression error "System.Windows.Data Error: 8 : Cannot save value from target back to source.".
Add ToBytesFromBase64 as extension method on String.
Tell the user when loading a Linx 4 file.
Add ToBase64 as extension method on List.
Fix BindingExpression errors "Cannot find source for binding with reference 'ElementName=expressionEditor'" and "BindingExpression path error: 'Children' property not found on 'object'".
Fix property reference bug.
Fix "ValueIsValid" binding error.
Fix SetValue bug - loses value when target is removed.
Change display of CustomTypes in property window.
Fix list of custom type breaks when custom type is renamed.
Change display of CustomTypes in dropdowns.
Allow the use of CustomTypes across projects.
Debugger: Do not display items that do not have debug values.
Debug Values: Show dates in local culture.
Double-click on Linx 4 file will launch Linx 4.
Designer: Add license page.
Fixed EmptyFunction discarded property value-type info.
Designer: Loading a Solution without the required Plugins installed should tell the user.
Don't allow saving the solution when plugins are missing.
Change upgrade detection in installer.
Fix immutable functiondata and servicedata does not add version.
Log full exception text in logger.
Lazy load recently used functions.

5.3.56.7501

Fix object reference exception when validating null types.

5.3.54.7497

Fix loading of legacy solutions

5.3.51.7491

Fix bug: LinxServer: Process output failed to show.
Fix bug: Embedded custom type compiler error.
Show Plugin Manager with Updates selected.
Add ReferencesChanged method for applicable components.
Limit objects available in property dropdown to cater for functions like BeginTransaction and the functions that hooks onto its output.
Update plugin.
LinxServer: Do not recompile when Settings change.
Service properties can reference Settings.
Fix bug: Type-literal compile error.
Fix bug: Match service by Id rather than Name.
LinxServer: SolutionHost recompiles after plugin updates.
Fix bug: Check for null WPF listview item.
Fix bug: Move IsExpanded property to base to prevent binding errors on treeview.
LinxServer: Delete next version folder if it fails to create. Do not fail on non-existent settings file.
LinxServer: Handle null activeServices array.
Fix bug: DummyDomainItem shown in properties when nothing selected.
Only add resolve paths for valid components.
Fix bug: Object reference error on Expression Editor intellisense for invalid properties.
Fix colour in Expression Editor.
Fix bug: Recursive RunProcess crashes when debugging.
Fix bug: Octal conversion error in debug statistics.
Fix bug: Change Guid.ToString format to fix object reference error.
Fix bug: Double slashes in help links.
Show validation error when CustomType deleted.
Update help and release notes links to point to new site.

5.3.28.7405

Replacing the word "Packages" with "Plugins".
Changed Installer to not update Service account when upgrading.
Designer: Add links to community site.
Designer: Add Edit menu item.
Allow case-insensitive upload of solution files.
Input Fields Editor: Show context in heading.
Fix bug: Custom types cause a conversion error when calling a Process in another Project.
Display dynamic date fields using user culture.
Allow copy of debug values.
Fix bug: Paste triggers GetDataInScope.
Remove conversion code for old Linx 5 beta versions.
Update Linx Plugin API.
Update various infrastructure libraries.
Only update references that have changed.
Check for compiled type when getting default value.
Fix bug: Input or Output values of a copied Process lose their parents.
Fix bug: Changing the name of a Function with an Execution Path do not fix the downstream references.
CustomTypes incorrectly specified by broken Plugin.
Fix bug: RunProcess reference mapping after move.
Fix bug: DateTime culture conversion bug when DateTime is expression.
Fix bug: Load solution without installed function corrupts data.

5.3.5.7330

Change REST response property name from Value to Values
Fix bug: Add null check in process designer

5.3.3.7324

Fix bug: Disable cut/copy/paste in debug mode
Fix bug: Display statistics when opening process designer in debug mode

5.3.1.7318

UI changes
Update Linx plugin
Force a restart after doing plugin updates in the designer
Change designer and server to be culture invariant
Display function names in compilation errors
Change service start-up behaviour to better handle solutions with broken services
Fix bug: Double-click on lsoz file does not open file in designer
Fix bug: Compiling process that is not open in designer gives object reference error
Fix bug: Property grid does not display items in alphabetical order when that option is selected
Fix bug: Character expression '"' was interpreted as the start of a string in expression editor
Fix bug: Instance of custom type editor throws exception when not all properties are filled in
Fix bug: Collapsed docked windows do not open on hover
Fix bug: Server statistics incorrectly calculated when multiple threads are running
Fix bug: Custom type property not parsed correctly when used in expression
Fix bug: Validation index error for custom validations
Fix bug: Copy paste of child items with references gives error
Fix bug: Project paste not working
Fix bug: ForEach output does not change when List type changes
Various other enhancements and bug fixes