SmartCo 1.2.2 improves the modeling experience with clearer controls, more flexible plot navigation, and a closer connection between model selection and modeling actions.
Refined the '+' and '−' zoom controls for more intuitive navigation when inspecting process data and model responses.
Added window zooming to focus on a selected area of the plot and examine relevant details more closely.
Improved the organization of the modeling area, making controls easier to find and use.
Integrated the selected model with its modeling actions, making it clearer which model is being adjusted and simplifying the workflow.
VERSION 1.2.1
HMI Refinements, CSV Process Data Import and Usability Improvements
SmartCo 1.2.1 focuses on usability improvements, targeted bug fixes and refinements to existing functionality, with no features deprecated.
Automatic HMI sizing: Text labels and signal displays now resize automatically to fit their content. Signal displays expand when needed without shrinking afterwards.
HMI scrolling fix: Resolved an issue where items could disappear when scrolling the Process HMI view.
Improved HiDPI support: Corrected interface sizing on high-resolution displays.
CSV process data import: Added support for importing process data from CSV files into the plotter buffer for visualization and analysis.
Telemetry email settings: Added dedicated preferences for telemetry emails.
Email server connection settings: Added preferences for configuring the email server connection.
Email certificate compatibility: SmartCo now generates a PEM certificate alongside the existing DER files. Remove existing SmartCo-generated email certificate files to trigger regeneration and create the additional PEM file.
Window state persistence: SmartCo now remembers whether the main window was maximized and restores that state on startup.
Project history feedback: Added a notification when a project selected from recent-project history no longer exists.
Project closing stability: Resolved an intermittent error when closing a project.
Project opening refinement: When opening another project, the current project is now closed at the final stage of the opening process.
Dark mode readability: Corrected hyperlink colours in dark mode.
Property panel spacing: Added side margins to the property panel toolbar.
Analysis shortcuts: Added SMC Analysis and SIM Analysis buttons for quicker access to the corresponding analysis views.
VERSION 1.2.0
Custom Process HMI, automated reporting and usability improvements
Custom Process HMI: Create a visual overview of your process using a custom background bitmap, with signal values and text labels positioned anywhere on the canvas. See what each SmartCo loop is controlling in its process context.
Automated email reports: Schedule daily, weekly or monthly updates within your organization, covering system utilization, performance metrics and process feedback. Reports also show the number of days remaining on your SmartCo licence.
Easier licence requests: When a licence is required, SmartCo prepares a pre-filled request email containing your device details. Send the request to Herc Control to receive a licence, then load the supplied licence file in SmartCo.
Clearer loop selection: Selected control loops now display a checkmark alongside their descriptions, making the current selection easier to identify.
Active project visibility: The bottom bar of the main screen now displays the name of the currently open project.
Improved plotting: Fixed plot range scaling and axis increments for more accurate and consistent data visualization.
Process value persistence: New Preferences options allow process values to be saved automatically to a CSV file when SmartCo closes and loaded automatically when the application starts.
VERSION 1.1.4
Bug fixes and refinements
Resolved bugs and refined existing functionality across SmartCo.
General maintenance improvements focused on a smoother and more consistent software experience.
VERSION 1.1.3
Demo licence support
Introduced licence support for demo versions of SmartCo, enabling time-limited software evaluation.
Users can evaluate SmartCo with a one-month licence supplied by Herc Control and loaded when starting the application.
The evaluation period begins when the licence is sent by email. Continued use after expiry requires a paid licence.
VERSION 1.1.2
User Manual update
Updated the SmartCo User Manual to reflect the software's evolving functionality.
The revised manual provides a refreshed reference for users configuring and working with SmartCo.
VERSION 1.1.1
OPC tag configuration
Added support for adding OPC tags to the SmartCo configuration.
Extended the process-data integration workflow with OPC tag configuration, helping users connect the required process signals to their SmartCo application.
VERSION 1.1.0
Python scripting support
Introduced Python scripting support in SmartCo.
Python scripting provides a way to extend application behaviour with custom logic tailored to specific process requirements.
This release adds flexibility for users who need functionality beyond the standard configuration workflow.
VERSION 1.0.0
Introducing SmartCo
Initial release of SmartCo, a model predictive control application for industrial processes.
Established the foundation for configuring and working with SmartCo control applications.
The first release brings SmartCo's predictive-control approach into a dedicated software environment for process engineers.
