General notes
Release dates:
2021-04-21 (cloud)
2021-05-05 (on-premise)
Important and breaking changes
The logic controlling the default size for URL snapshots has been changed to prioritize quality instead of trying to match the exact layer size. This can affect existing URL snapshot bookings which may need to be adjusted to set a specific size (ie matching the layer's size) instead of the new default which is 1920x1080.
The server now requires .NET version 4.7 or higher. If install/upgrade is required, please do so before upgrading the server.
If you are upgrading from a version older than 10.8, make sure to read the release notes for all point releases in between, in particular 10.7 and 10.8. Read them carefully to determine if they affect your installation and if action needs to be taken before or after upgrading.
Features, improvements and notable bug fixes
Server
Smartsign Share improved:
Share screen expiry date
Share screen password
Share screen playback navigation
Shared screens overview
Free use extended, please request demo license
License model extended with site features
Fix: Optimize site creation
Fix: Delete screen should not delete license when using offline licensing
Fix: Database upgrade 123 can fail during upgrade
Fix: Change default snapshot size logic, prioritize quality over layer fit
Publisher
Improved group select (users)
Revised German translations
Hide empty help texts
User setting added to disable license warning
Fix: Copy URL broken
Fix: Preview unlocks templates
Fix: Cyrillic characters not working in feeds
Template Creator
Add Yesplan datasource (beta, licensed feature)
Snapshot
Add cookie support in Snapshot/WinPlayer
Player
Add exception handling for video stream playback
Android
Add support for Philips BDL3550Q and BDL4550D
Add Led-bar support for Qbic TD1060Slim
Tizen
Fix: Rewrite handling for video stream playback