Release Notes (FrontPanel Platform)

Latest Release (FrontPanel Platform 6.0 beta-4)

Supported Platforms

  • Windows 11 (x64)
  • mac OS (x64 / arm64)
  • Linux (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS x64)

Changelog

  • Updated the installation to include the following:
    • FrontPanel API Wrappers
    • FlashLoader bitfiles
    • Documentation
    • Drivers
    • Example Source Code and HDL
    • FrontPanel over IP
    • FrontPanel Platform Application
    • Simulation Files
    • FrontPanel App project Templates
  • Added python based Si5338Config example
  • Fixed issue that was causing the app card to disappear when an application was installed with the same filename as one that was previously installed.
  • Fixed the DES example application info content to use the correct link to the documentation.

Known Issues

  • Opening then closing the App Device card incorrectly indicates that ‘DeviceManager App Gateware’ is configured on the device.
  • Selecting View->Reload results in a blank window. When it is performed a second time the view is restored.
  • PipeTest Example block throttle slider and block size text fields not functional.
  • PipeTest Stop button not functional.
  • Selecting File->Exit from a running application window also closes the launcher window.
  • Adding a DeviceSetting is not currently supported.

Previous Releases

The FrontPanel Platform 6 is presently in beta. We do not provide historical release notes for beta releases.