With VBASE 11.6 the VISAM GmbH releases a new version of its platform for industrial and building automation, which contains many new functions and performance improvements.

 RDLC Reports

The new RDLC interface significantly enhances the reporting function and offers a flexible option to output the captured data in the desired format on the screen or on the printer. The interface was integrated as a VBASE communication module (VKM) and generates reports with the help of the Microsoft RDLC Report Designer.

VBASE already comes with several report templates that serve as examples and can be modified by the user. Due to the complexity of the topic, VISAM GmbH offers a special service for the creation or adaptation of individual report templates. For this service we would be pleased to submit you an offer.

 Field grouping at runtime

The new field grouping function allows you to select several fields at runtime and operate them in groups. Two variants are available for selecting the fields: With selective selection, you can define several field groups at runtime and call and change them again later. With dynamic selection, the desired fields are selected at runtime by pulling a "rubber band" for joint operation.
For the safe operation of grouped fields, a whole series of rules has been added to the VBASE-RT hmi runtime to prevent the unintentional or illogical manipulation (control) of fields. For example, only fields of the same type or with similar effects and with the same limitations can be grouped together. It is also possible to exclude individual fields from the grouping function during project planning.

 Further communication modules

VBASE 11.6 contains new communication modules (VKM) for the following systems:

• MAX!Cube heating thermostats
• PKE AVASYS Video Systems
• Zumtobel Lighting management system (LMS)

The update to VBASE 11.6 is free for all existing customers and is available immediately on our download page and in the VBASE update function. Our support team will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the new functions.

The complete changelog for VBASE 11.6.1

• New reporting functionality via RDLC reports added
• Grouping functionality for fields added to system functions Field, and field properties extended to include the option "Field locked against grouping"
• PKE AVASYS Video, MAX!CUBE, Zumtobel LMS REST driver interface added
• Online PV cross reference added
• VDF variables import extended by SNMP Browser, Zumtobel LMS Rest Browser and RDLC Browser.
• Image-related VOK functions added: VOK.GetPictureMode, VOK.GetPictureDimension, VOK.GetPicturePos
• VOK.GetUserLoginTime, VOK.GetAlarmStatus and VDF.ReadAsciiRaw added
• Mouse-related VOK functions VOK.SetMousePosAbsolute, VOK.GetMousePosAbsolute and logging functions VOK.Prot_GetLastSQLErrorNr, VOK.Prot_GetLastSQLErrorString added
• VDF.ReadInt and VDF.WriteInt extended by special position and mouse click functions
• Int64 and Double read and write commands added (VDF.ReadDouble, VDF.WriteDouble, VDF.ReadQuad, VDF.WriteQuad, VDF.ReadArrayItemDouble, VDF.ReadArrayItemQuad, VDF.WriteArrayItemDouble, VDF.WriteArrayItemQuad)
• The optionally passed SQL Select String is reset to the default value from the database connection after the VOK.DB_Export_StringArray, VOK.DB_Export_XLSX and VOK.DB_Export_CSV commands have been used.
• Touch operation has been revised
• The Int() functionality has been adapted
• Added User Logout as new function to System Functions field
• Added [VKK_STARTDELAY] option to VisAMVOK.ini file
• Added additional keyboard shortcuts for VDF(groups and group names), tables and fields