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DHCP and trunk support

1.28.1 (2025-06-22)

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Network Updates with DHCP and Trunk Support!

This release adds DHCP support and trunk capabilities to help you manage network configurations more effectively!

DHCP Support

You can now set DHCP as an option for IP-enabled gear and ports. When doing so:
  • IP address and subnet fields are automatically disabled when DHCP is enabled
  • Previous static IP and subnet values are cleared
  • Reports and tables will show 'DHCP' instead of a static addresses
  • DHCP gear and ports are not considered during IP address duplication checks
You can enable DHCP for ports in the gear's port table by clicking on the IP address cell and for supported gear, you can enable DHCP from General Settings after selecting the gear. In Reports, there is a new DHCP column for both Gear and Port Reports that allow you to toggle this new setting as well.

Gear that supports IP Address and DHCP at the gear level include switches, PTZ cameras, lighting distributions, and audio equipment. All network connector ports on all gear types support IP Address and DHCP at the port level, except for switches.

Trunk Support

A popular request has been native trunk support, without having to use workarounds or manual labeling of VLANs. In the VLAN Manager, you can mark a VLAN as a trunk by clicking the ID and selecting the Trunk checkbox.

When changing a VLAN to a trunk, the app will:
  • Clear the previous VLAN ID value
  • Rename the VLAN to 'Trunk'
  • Display 'Trunk' in the table and in Reports
You can only have one trunk VLAN at a time, as it carries all other VLANs. Trying to enable a second trunk will prompt you to remove the previous trunk first.

We have also enabled VLAN ID validation limiting the range that VLAN IDs are allowed to be set to be within 1-4094 to be more accurate. Any existing projects using an ID outside of this range will have their ID updated to the next available ID when they open their project next.

Report Mode Updates

To go along with the networking updates, we have added additional information to Reports:
  • New Columns
    • VLAN: Connection Reports now display source and target VLAN information
    • DHCP: DHCP labels replace IP addresses when DHCP is enabled, along with dedicated DHCP columns to change their status
    • IP Address and Subnet: New dedicated columns for IP addresses and subnets have been added to the Gear report, usable on switches
  • General Features
    • Networking columns have been hidden by default to reduce the number of starting columns
    • We have increased the height of the Column Chooser to size to the number of options, so you no longer have to scroll to see all the columns on larger screens
    • Port labels now sort numerically first, then alphabetically to keep numbers in proper order (1, 2, 11, 20, 100 for example)

Improvements

  • New port options:
    • USB signal type - In addition when setting a USB style connector, this is automatically selected for you in the Library Editor
    • Video Loop category
  • Generic Gear now supports Expansion Cards
  • You can now revert to the most recent Version History if there has been changes to the project since it was saved
  • When changing between Local Mode options, the project is now saved before prompting you to reload the app

Default Library Updates

  • Ross
    • Ultrix FR1
    • Ultrix FR2
    • Ultrix FR5
    • Ultrix FR12
      • Note - most functionality of most Expansion Cards added; GearConnect currently doesn't support nested Expansion Cards so those have not been included
    • Carbonite Ultra
  • Allen & Heath
    • AHM-16
    • AHM-32
    • AHM-64
  • Lightware Switchers
    • MX2-8x8-HDMI20-L
    • MX2-16x16-HDMI20
    • MX2-24x24-HDMI20
    • HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro
    • HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro
  • Q-SYS
    • NV-32-H
  • Blackmagic
    • HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Local Mode syncing and project importing failing when there was a locked gear item in the project
  • Fixed rare cases where duplicate VLANs, Layers, and other project items would get generated during Local Mode syncing
  • Fixed some properties and keyboard shortcuts for gear that were still editable even when the gear or the project was locked
    • Likewise, it is no longer possible to change the layer colour if locked gear is on that layer
  • Fixed duplicated gear not resizing their label correctly
  • Fixed the number input validation for cable lengths when creating new cables allowing some non numbers through, causing errors
  • Fixed being able to edit subnets for switch ports in Report Mode, which is not supported
  • Fixed being able to edit gear in Report Mode, even if the gear wasn't actively used in the drawing
  • Fixed not being able to save CCUs in the Library Editor
  • Fixed cases where infinite sync loops could occur if the project could not be synced with the server due to an unknown error
  • Fixed cases where server updates could still be processed during file syncing and importing, causing a mismatch during imports

1.27.2 (2025-06-15)

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Improvements

  • When several items are being created at once, there is now a spinner notification to provide feedback, similar to when bulk updates are happening
  • Significant server upgrades to further handle larger files and more users; we will continue to monitor and upgrade capacity as required
  • More efficient handling of bulk updates, such as when importing files or syncing Local Mode
  • Improved cases where deleting large projects with several Version Histories would re-appear

Default Library Updates

  • Netgear Pro Wired Routers
  • ETC
    • RPU3
    • Eos
    • Eos Ti
    • Element
    • Ion
    • Gio
    • RVI3
    • RPU3
    • PUCK
    • Show Control Gateway
  • NovaStar
    • CVT10
    • CVT4K
    • H-Series
  • Brompton Tessera XD
  • AJA openGear range
  • ROBE iFORTE fixtures
  • Blackmagic
    • ATEM
      • Mini (Original)
      • Television Studio HD8
      • Television Studio HD8
      • Television Studio HD8 ISO
      • Microphone Converter
      • Camera Control Panel
      • Micro Camera Panel
      • 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus
      • 1 M/E Advanced Panel 20
      • 1 M/E Advanced Panel 30
      • 2 M/E Advanced Panel 20
      • 2 M/E Advanced Panel 30
      • 2 M/E Advanced Panel 40
      • 4 M/E Advanced Panel 40
    • Pocket Cinema Cameras Series
    • PYXIS Series
    • Studio Camera Series
    • URSA Series
    • Video Assist Series
  • Panasonic PTZ Controllers
    • AK-HRP1000
    • AK-HRP1005
    • AK-HRP200G
    • AW-RP150GJ
    • AW-RP60
  • Lynx Yellobrik SDI-Fiber converters
  • Christie Spyder X80
  • Generics
    • Wifi Router
    • NDI Camera
    • Monitors in sizes 21.5" / 24" / 27" / 32"

1.27.1 (2025-06-10)

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Improvements

  • Improvements to how speed is handled in the Library Editor and the Gear Port Table
    • Speed will now update as you change your signal and connector types to ensure your speed still makes logical sense - for example changing from SDI to HDMI will clear the 3G-SDI speed and reset it to NA
    • Speed will automatically be set if possible when changing to a speed compatible port in the Gear Port Table - for example changing to an RJ45 will attempt to set the speed automatically if available on the library item
    • When using Multi Mode, speed will now only see options that are compatible with your connector and signal type - for example you can no longer set 10 Gbps on an XLR cable by default
    • You still have the flexibility to override all of these new improvements in your projects by using Full Edit Mode; these changes only apply to the default mode to streamline your selection
  • Added HD-BNC and PCIe as new connectors

Add your cable inventory to GearConnect!

1.27.0 (2025-06-05)

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Prepare Cable Lists with the Cable Inventory!

Our latest feature - Cable Inventory – is here! Cables allow you to extend your project with additional information by assigning cables to your connections in the project. You can now maintain a comprehensive record of your cable inventory, detailing length, unit, connector, SKU, and quantity.

By adding cables to your connections, it enables tracking of usage at the per cable level, along with tracking your inventory counts. You will receive warnings when you start to run low, and a final warning when you run out of stock.

While you can manually assign cables to your connections in the drawing or in bulk from Report tab, the fastest way to assign cables is by choosing which cable is your default for new connections. For example, by selecting your 10’ RJ45 cable as your default RJ45 cable, then every new RJ45 connection you draw will automatically be assigned to your 10’ cable, until you run out of stock.

You can set one default cable per connector, so configure your most used cables at the start of the project to speed up your workflow!

The Cable Inventory Manager, accessible via the Tools menu or with the shortcut Ctrl+I, provides an interface for adding, editing, deleting, copying, and pasting cables. From the Manager, you can choose to generate a detailed "Cable Count Report". This will create and prepare a report for you, taking advantage of the full power of the Report mode!

An Upgraded Report Mode

Alongside the Cable Inventory, we've introduced several significant improvements to Report mode, bringing a smoother, more powerful experience, while squashing several bugs. From new column options to added animations, there is a lot to talk about, so let’s start with the highlights.

One of the standout additions is the new "Group By" feature, which allows you to group data in their reports by several common fields. Some examples include grouping all your ports by connector type or creating a gear report grouped by device models. This feature is easily accessible through the new dropdown located in the report toolbar, making it trivial to start building helpful reports.

Another useful tool is the "Hide/Show Duplicate Rows" button. This new feature enables the ability to toggle between displaying all rows or only unique rows based on the currently visible columns. It is especially handy for making reports like pack lists using either the new “Cables Used” or “Total (Connector)” columns.

To make it easier to access, we have moved and enhanced the column selection feature to the "Choose Columns" button in the toolbar. You can now manage which columns are visible in their reports with ease, offering enhanced flexibility and customization. You can even drag the columns around to change their order in this menu as well!

And lastly, the app now can generate template reports for you, to quickly jump you right into the information you need. You may have noticed that already with the “Cable Count Report”!

Other templates are available when you right-click on gear in the drawing, you will see two new options: Port Report and Connection Report. These will generate new reports for you, automatically filtered to either the gear’s ports or connections. This allows you to quickly bulk edit parts of your gear, double check your data, or further customize the report to your liking.

Together with the Cable Inventory, these additions make Report mode an even more powerful tool to customize and view project data. And with CSV and Excel exports, it’s easy to export everything out of GearConnect into other tools such as inventory software.

But these additions are just the tip of the iceberg! We have lots of other big improvements to help speed up and improve your workflow!

Improvements

  • New Port Options:
    • Connectors: QSFP-DD, Mini XLR (3, 4, 5-Pin), 2.5mm, LEMO 7-Pin, Hirose 4-Pin, Phoenix 5-Pin, 3-Pin Fischer, and eSATA
    • Network Speeds: 200 Gbps, 400 Gbps, and 800 Gbps
    • Signal Types: TCP/IP, RTSP, RTSPS, GB28181, ONVIF, MA-Net, and RS-485
  • Manager Enhancements:
    • Copy and Paste functionality has been added to the Layer, VLAN, and Cable Inventory managers
    • Layers and VLANs in their respective managers are now sorted by name by default. Cable Inventory items are sorted by connector, then unit, then length
    • Added tooltips to toolbar buttons in manager dialogs
  • Report Mode:
    • The Connector type of the connected port is now available as a column in Connection Reports allowing you to see what type of connection / cable it is
    • Added a "Total (Connectors)" column to Connection Reports, showing the total number of connectors (RJ45, XLR5, etc) used across all connections, even without assigning cables – useful to use with the duplicate row feature!
    • Added "Port Report" and "Connection Report" options to the gear right-click menu for quick report generation filtered to that gear (Pro feature)
    • When in Local Mode, you are no longer restricted to copying and pasting one layer at a time
    • The individual column menus no longer hide when not moused over; it is always visible and now only contains settings for that column specifically
    • During export, fields such as connectors and layers now use their friendly names, instead of their unique identifier
    • Active filters in reports are now visually highlighted on the column header
    • Improved number sorting in reports
    • Save keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+S) when on a report page will now save both the report and the project
  • Gear & Connection Enhancements:
    • Connection right-click menu now includes options to:
      • Assign, change, or remove a cable from the Cable Inventory
      • "Remove All Nodes" if the connection has manually added nodes
    • When moving a Gear Group with self-contained gear items, it now moves the manually places connection nodes with it, ensuring that all lines move cleanly with your gear and gear group
    • Hovering over a connection in the drawing now displays its assigned cable information in the tooltip
    • Gear Port tables now have better sizing on smaller screens, especially when "Full Edit Mode" for ports is enabled, to prevent them from going off the screen
  • Design Updates:
    • Added a subtle glass effect to Manager dialogs and Gear Port tables
    • Improved dropdown components with a subtle glass effect and a border to help make them stand out easier
    • The default color for newly created layers is now black instead of blue for better visual contrast
    • When dragging items from the Library or Gear Browser, the preview image now reflects the new black default and fixes text visibility issues when the drawing was zoomed out
    • Additional animations added for menus and dialogs in Report Mode
    • Added an animation to Expand / Collapse All in Reports

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where reports might not open correctly or could be replaced by an older server version after certain operations like reverting Version History, especially if not recently synced
  • Fixed deleting the currently active report would not update the URL correctly, sometimes leading to a 404 page
  • Fixed changes to Layers, VLANs, and Cable Inventory Items not trigging a save
  • Fixed a rare case where new VLANs might not be creatable if existing VLAN IDs were not in sequential order
  • Fixed dropdown menus not auto opening in tables consistently
  • Fixed Connection Reports not correctly accounting for duplicate gear names when displaying target gear labels
  • Fixed reports not expanding / collapsing all consistently or as expected, and were not restoring their state in some situations
  • Fixed navigation being prevented to newly created reports in some instances
  • Fixed Layer, VLAN, and Cable Inventory Items not receiving updates from the server in some instances while editing
  • Fixed various errors and crashes related to importing files with missing information

1.26.0 (2025-05-12)

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Improvements

  • Zooming with the mouse now zooms relative to your mouse cursor instead of the center of the drawing (using zoom from other places will still zoom relative to the center of the drawing)
  • Decreased the amount of time Library Editor updates take to apply in the preview, from 2 seconds to 0.5 seconds
  • Added 10 Mbps as a speed option for network ports
  • Added Shownet as a signal type
  • All SFP and QSFP connectors are now compatible with each other via an adapter instead of being blocked
  • Improved the wording on the differing but compatible signal type message for clarity

Default Library Updates

  • JBL VRX and VTX lines of speakers
  • Barco Encore3 and expansion cards
  • Macula Remote Followspot System and accessories

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed inconsistent port sorting for ports of the same colour, resulting in ports changing order in certain situations; they are now sorted by connector as well
  • Fixed error messages not showing in certain situations when registering for a new account, such as your password being too similar to your email