CortexTools3

1. WHAT'S NEW IN CORTEXTOOLS3™

CortexTools3 2.9.89

Added new keyboard and device images

2. ENHANCEMENTS/IMPROVEMENTS/FIXES

CortexTools3 2.9.89

File browser filter now displays all supported reader file types, not just firmware files.
Fixed issue where application would lock up after unplugging your router or switch from your PC
Fixed issue where the lock icon was displaying inconsistently for devices connected to the V1400
Fixed issue where extraneous popup would display upon clicking on device's COM port
Fixed issue where extraneous popup sometimes displayed when capturing images in the Capture tab
Fixed issue with the Check for Updates functionality for industrial products
Fixed issue where CT3 would incorrectly display "download in progress" when exiting after a V1400 firmware update.
Fixed issue where incorrect hex values would display for non-ASCII characters in the Advanced tab
Fixed issue where warning message would display when downloading firmware to the A211
Fixed issue where clicking to the left of the minimize button would cause the window to minimize
Fixed issue where previous download success or failure message would display at the start of the next file download
Fixed issue with icon defaulting after it was pinned to the task bar

CortexTools3 2.7.137

Added support for the V1400 cradle
Added support for the V2200 and V3200 scanners
Fixed issue with Reset USB Serial Device in the Options menu
Fixed issue where after capturing an image, the reader download option would be blocked until reader reboot
Fixed issue with file list not displaying after navigating away from Explore tab
Fixed issue where CT3 saved an empty image if cropping was set, captured, and saved

CortexTools3 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 CR2700 VCOM image mismatch issue
Fixed CR2700 VCOM firmware download issues
Fixed CR2700 VCOM to show communication mode in CT3
Fixed BTDG27 causing application crash when downgrading from 3.1.1 to 1.3.4
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

CortexTools3 2.3.3.0

Fixed issue where sometimes a "ghost" keyboard would show in device list
Fixed issue where CR2700 wouldn't work in VCOM mode after device was unplugged then re-plugged in
Fixed issue where device may not show in CT3 until disconnecting and reconnecting device

CortexTools3 2.2.24.0

Fixed issue where Image Viewer was too large causing the close, minimize, and maximize buttons to be cut off
Fixed issue where Image Viewer would remain after closing CortexTools3™
Fixed issue where the Capture Tab's clear button would lose functionality after 3 uses
Added scrolling to Image Viewer. Shift and wheel will scroll left and right. Control and wheel will zoom in and out
Updated translations
Fixed ability to hide pin when locking/unlocking readers
Fixed issue where CR2700 MAC addresses were not showing
Fixed UI issue where "Show Message as XML" button was cut off in the Advanced tab.
Fixed issue seen when switching multiple scanners to keyboard mode causing them to no longer appear

CortexTools3 2.1.20.1 (Hot Fix)

Fixed an issue with updating firmware on the A271 when going from 1.x release to 3.x and newer

CortexTools3 2.1.20.0

Added mirroring option in the Image Editor
Added ability to hide pin when locking and unlocking readers
Fixed issue with the progress bubble animation
Fixed issue where the radio name doesn't appear properly
Fixed issue where CT3 would crash when the Explorer Tab was clicked multiple times
Fixed issue where CT3 would freeze when the Capture Tab is clicked
Fixed issue where firmware downloads would fail on the A271 Base
Fixed issue where some strings were truncated in other languages
Fixed issue where the QuickConnect Code wouldn't generate with the A271 and BTDG27

CortexTools3 2.0.14.0

Fixed issue saving image properties
Fixed issue with displaying device information for FIPS devices
Fixed issue where the Lock/Unlock ICON was missing for some devices
Fixed issue unlocking devices with encrypted unlock commands
Fixed issue when opening an image, the image properties did not consistently return
Fixed issue where upgrades failed when upgrading multiple CR2700 readers that are paired with bases
Added ability to open an image without a device attached
Added ability to have multiple VCOM connections
Added message which returns when firmware versions do not support the 2.2 chip
Added COM Mode indicator in the device properties section
Added a warning message when attempting to install CR1500DPM firmware over CR1500 firmware
Enhanced ability to upload .crvfw file on a CR950 device
Improved Image Upload by separating into two tabs: Image Capture and Image
Image Editor
Windows 11 compatibility
Automatic VCOM mode detection
Auto-complete feature for commands entered in the Advanced tab

CortexTools3 1.1.22.0

Added ability to display results from an inactive reader in the Advanced tab
Added Remove/Delete option in the search field
Improved visibility to see what mode a device is connected in by adding COM Mode in the device information section
Improved Send Packetized Data functionality, allowing commands to be sent using the Enter Key, and ability to see a history of commands sent
Improved browse file functionality to gracefully handle when a mapped drive has been deleted
Improved responses to a button click, allowing user to feel like they are working
Fixed issue with the Set Time button returning an INVAL response and not setting the time
Fixed issue when in Multiple Reader view, extra tabs would show
Fixed issue where the reader image would not display after upgrading from bootloader
Fixed issue where after a CRA-A271 upgrade, the application would need a refresh or restart
Fixed issue with the applications auto up-date process
Fixed issue with loading .crccs files
Fixed issue with downloading .js, .txt, and .png files
Fixed issue with Auto Launch
Fixed issue where a temp file was created when opening an image
Fixed issue where scanned data did not show in the Advanced tab when in Keyboard mode
Fixed issue where the language could not be changed after installation
Fixed issue where the entire image was not seen after rotating
Ability to open a saved image without a device attached
Developer Mode for the Image tab
Automatic HID Vendor mode
DFU Mode

CortexTools3 1.0.6

Initial Release

3. OUTSTANDING ISSUES

The Refresh button must be clicked after connecting or disconnecting readers on the V1400 for CT3 to update the device list.
Device discovery and removal are slower for V1400 and its connected readers.
High-quality image uploads fail for devices connected to the V1300 in RS-232
In the Image Viewer, large images can cause the Properties section to be cut off with no scroll option.
Browsing images in the Image Viewer creates duplicate files.
When Saving Images to flash, navigating back and forth between the Capture tab and Explore tab after issuing CDTPXEV1 in the Developer console causes the file list to not display
Commands sent via the Capture tab's developer console sometimes don't get sent the selected reader if multiple devices are connected.
Switching between USB HID Vendor and USB CDC VCOM communication modes with multiple devices connected can cause the device to drop off CT3 and not show back up. If this happens, ensure you restart your software and scan the associated communication mode barcode.

4. SOFTWARE TOOL COMPATIBILITY

Recently upgraded CortexTools3™ software is available for download from the Code Corporation website at http://codecorp.com or contact Code Technical Support support@codecorp.com. The latest firmware for Code Readers will yield the best results with CortexTools3, although older firmware versions are supported.

The following are compatible with CortexTools3:

CR950
CR8200
CR1100
CR807x
CR1500
A211
CR1500DPM
A271
CR2100
A271 FIPS
CR2700
BTDG27/BTDG27C
CR2700 FIPS
V1300
CR5200
V1400
V2200
V3200
V4500

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