what_s_new_in_this_release

Z-Tool

  • Device Scan is now able to detect all ZigBee devices connected to the system

  • Log views are automatically created for all connected devices

  • Ability to communicate to multiple devices simultaneously

  • Ability to parse parameters in a response package

  • Ability to receive callback messages

  • Removed Compile button

  • Script can now pause, terminate, and produce passed/failed result  

  • Added parameter descriptions

  • Added dropdown menu for enumeration fields

  • Replaced Hexadecimal and Decimal fields with display options (use mouse right button).  Selections are persistent.

  • Added colors for RX and TX messages

  • Added enumeration names for enumeration fields

  • Added log view options: Cascade and Tile

Configuration window allows reading and writing device and network configuration parameters.  Open Configuration window by selecting Configuration under Tools dropdown menu.

Simply enter the server name and port number to connect to a device via socket connection

Added support for variable length array.

What's new in this release     

There are many new exciting features in this Z-Tool 2.0 release.  We have completely redesigned Z-Tool and have it built on top of Z-Architect SDK.  This allows us to make Z-Tool 2.0 much more robust and easy to use.  Yet, we managed to keep the user interface the same as many of the users may have already become acquainted with it.  Z-Tool 2.0 includes the following new features.

Ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously

Powerful scripting engine

Message panel enhancements

Log view enhancements

Device configuration control support

Ability to connect to a device via a socket connection

Eliminated requirements for fixed-length parameters