New Features in this Release

Version 2.5.0

• Changed Application Installer from InstallShield to WiX
• CT3 will now warn user of conflicting COM Ports when upgrading Base devices
• File Browser now defaults to file type “Code Reader Firmware” and contains “.ufw” files
• Changed “Upload File(s)” button in explore tab to open with Notepad instead of WordPad

Version 2.3.3.1

• Updated images of V4500 and V1300

Version 2.3.3.0

• Initial Release
• Support for .ufw files and delta firmware upgrade (Increases speed of updating firmware)

Enhancements/Improvements/Fixes

Version 2.5.0

• Fixed issue where log files were being written to Program Files instead of App Settings
• Fixed issue where changing the language in CT3 would soft lock user from closing application
• Fixed issue where “Validate Firmware Filename” was still validating after unchecking option
• Fixed issue where users would sometimes see a “Error in parsing device info” pop up
• Fixed issue where V4500 upgrade progress wasn’t consistent
• Fixed issue where V1300 wouldn’t respond to “Keyboard Mode” button
• Fixed issue of some Bluetooth Readers not showing Radio information in certain scenarios
• Fixed Image Properties to be accurate
• Fixed issue where Registry values weren’t being created on Install

Version 2.3.3.1

• Updated images of V4500 and V1300

Version 2.3.3.0

• Fixed issue where device may not show in CT3 until disconnecting and reconnecting device

Outstanding Issues

Critical

• None

Non-Critical

• V4500 connected via Serial/RS232 communication will crash during Image Upload to CT3
• CT3 Saves an empty image if cropping is set, captured, and saved
• If an image in the Image Viewer has an extensive amount of data, it will become cutoff at the bottom and can’t scroll
• If communicating via RS-232 the device doesn't automatically remove from CortexTools3 device list when unplugged
• Sometimes after navigating away from the file explorer tab and then navigating back to the file explorer tab the files won't load
• After capturing an image, the user will need to reboot reader or software to be able to download files to reader

Install Instructions

1. If you already have CortexTools3 installed, navigate to "Add or remove programs" and uninstall CortexTools3 (required when upgrading from CT3 v2.3.3.1 and older to 2.5.0 and newer due to switching to WiX from InstallShield)
2. After downloading unzip and run CortexInstall3_BRADY_v2.5.0.exe
3. Read and agree to the License Agreement
4. Unless you specify otherwise in the "options" when installing, CortexTools3 will install to "C:\Program Files (x86)\CortexTools3\CortexTools3.exe"
5. Ready to Install, click Install to begin install