NEW SOFTWARE RELEASE ==================== Products involved: AXIS Optimizer Release date: April 17, 2024 Release type: Production Software version: 5.2.0.0 File name: AxisOptimizerXProtectSetup.exe Fully supported platforms*: Milestone XProtect Corporate Milestone XProtect Expert Milestone XProtect Professional+ Milestone XProtect Express+ Milestone XProtect Essential+ Siemens Siveillance Video Pro Siemens Siveillance Video Advanced Siemens Siveillance Video Core Plus Siemens Siveillance Video Core Minimum supported platform version: 2019 R3 Latest supported platform version: 2023 R3 Software: Microsoft® .Net 4.7.2 Framework Virus Scanner: Trend Micro. Languages: English Last preceding release: 5.1.29.0 * Only 64-bit platforms are supported ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Axis Optimizer ====================================== Contact Information =================== Please contact Axis Communications for product information, updates and support at: http://www.axis.com Installation ============ Run the AxisOptimizerXProtectSetup.exe and follow the instructions. The Optimizer features should now be ready for use. Known limitations ================= - Device assistant: The device needs to be accessible directly from the computer where the XProtect Management Client is running. - Operator controls: Temperature measurements may give incorrect result if digital zoom is used. - Dewarp: If a different DPI setting than 100% is used in Windows the dewarp windows may only be partially visible. Follow the instructions in the following articles to solve this problem: https://supportcommunity.milestonesys.com/s/article/XProtect-issues-on-highres-displays-4K-and-higher?language=en_US https://supportcommunity.milestonesys.com/s/article/Client-GUI-scaling-on-high-DPI-displays Changes since version 5.1.26.2 ============================= - [Feature] Metadata and search: New control panel for metadata and search options - [Feature] Support for consolidated metadata for faster searches (requires firmware 11.10) Changes since version 5.1.21.0 ============================= - [Feature] Axis events: New control panel helps system administrators get status of, manage, and troubleshoot Axis device events in Management Client. Changes since version 5.1.3.0 ============================= - [Improvement] License plate list management: Added option to reset list during CSV import - [Fix] Event server plugin: Fixed problem with autofocus action on fixed cameras - [Fix] Event server plugin: Fixed problem with IR actions from operator controls action - [Fix] Intercom toolbar button is now available for Camera 2 and dewarp-view - [Fix] Fixed problem with high network load on Management server when running Carrousel views Changes since version 5.1.0.0 ============================= - [Improvement] All 5.1 features are now available in French, Italian, German and Spanish. - [Fix] Fixed problem with detecting calls from interconnected intercom devices Changes since version 5.0.28.0 ============================= - [Fix] Dewarp: Fixed a couple of issues that were introduced in the last release - [Fix] Account Management: Fixed problem with loading device list Changes since version 5.0.23.0 ============================= - [Feature] Visitor management: Add a custom action to the call popup window or change the behavior of the Access-button - [Feature] Dewarp: New view mode for multi-sensor panorama cameras: Wide view Changes since version 5.0.17.0 ============================= - [Feature] Account management: Deploy service accounts and rotate passwords on all your Axis devices Changes since version 5.0.14.0 ============================= - [Fix] Operator controls not available in dewarp views on newer VMS versions Changes since version 5.0.0.0 ============================= - [Feature] Visitor management: Filter on call extension - [Improvement] System overview: Improved overview and filtering of Edge host status (AXIS Device Manager Extend). - [Improvement] System overview: Administrator can turn off upgrade notifications for all users in the system. - [Fix] Forensic search: Fixed problem with searching on human body clothing color using cameras on firmware 11.6 - [Fix] Fixed problem with checking if user has administrator rights when the Administrator role has been renamed. - [Fix] To improve performance for large views, operator controls is now loaded first when the button is clicked if the view layout is larger than 6 views. Changes since version 4.7.19.0 ============================= - [Feature] Import device and system settings from AXIS Site Designer projects - [Improvement] AXIS I8116-E Network Video Intercom can now be used with the visitor management functionality. - [Fix] Forensic search: Fixed problem with color filters in non-English language mode - [Fix] Fixed issue when read permission is not enabled on role settings licence plate list site Changes since version 4.7.17.0 ============================= - [Improvement] Possible to select which main doorstation/intercom camera to use in the call window (see 'Multiple cameras' setting). Changes since version 4.7.7.1 ============================= - [Improvement] Forensic search: Added filters for human upper/lower body clothing color (on selected camera models) - [Improvement] Support for French, Italian, German and Spanish translations in Management Client - [Fix] Fixes for XProtect 2023 R2 Changes since version 4.7.7.0 ============================= - [Fix] Fixed problem with activating XProtect license after installing version 4.7.7.0 of AXIS Optimizer. Upgrading to this version and running Management Client should mitigate any issues. Changes since version 4.7.0.0 ============================= - [Improvement] License plate list permissions can now be set on site level for all VMS versions. List permissions are now located under Roles / MIP tab. Changes since version 4.6.28.0 ============================= - [Improvement] System overview: Improved workflow of AXIS Device Manager Extend integration. Changes since version 4.6.20.0 ============================= - [Improvement] License plate search: New context menu for the result items, to quickly copy, add, edit or remove a license plate to/from a list. - [Improvement] License plate search: Adjust playback offset per camera - [Improvement] Web view can now be maximized using new toolbar button. - [Improvement] Dewarp: Support for new panoramic cameras: M4317-PLVE, M4318-PLVE, M4327-P, M4328-P and P3827-PVE - [Fix] Dewarp: Fixed problem with initial PTZ position in exported views. Changes since version 4.6.11.0 ============================= - [Improvement] License plate search: Added result columns for direction, list, owner and comment - [Improvement] License plate search: Filtering options have been improved. Filter on text, camera, direction or list. - [Improvement] Improved loading times of live views Changes since version 4.6.4.0 ============================= - [Feature] Operator support for measure spot temperature on AXIS Q1961-TE Thermal Camera - [Feature] Option to include search functionality in XProtect-exports - [Improvement] Support for receiving calls from interconnected door stations and intercoms - [Improvement] License plate search: Include owner and comment information from license plate lists in CSV/PDF exports. - [Improvement] Improved Smart Client start-up time Changes since version 4.6.0.0 ============================= - [Feature] License plate search: Export results to CSV file - [Improvement] License plate search: Improved time range selection and new live search mode - [Improvement] License plate search: New button for syncing the selected result with Playback tab - [Improvement] Device assistant: Support for AXIS FA-series Changes since version 4.5.5.0 ============================= - [Fix] Fixed error with Centralized search when using an older version of XProtect Changes since version 4.5.0.0 ============================= - [Feature] Forensic search: Support for vehicle color on selected cameras - [Feature] New action in Rules: Play audio clip on speakers or zones Changes since version 4.4.21.0 ============================= - [Fix] Stability and quality improvements Changes since version 4.4.19.0 ============================= - [Fix] Fixed problem with starting web browser on some machines (System.Runtime.Remoting.RemotingException) Changes since version 4.4.11.0 ============================= - [Feature] System overview: Synchronize devices to AXIS Device Manager Extend. Changes since version 4.4.8.0 ============================= - [Feature] Zone speed search: New search option in Centralized search to search events from AXIS Speed Monitor ACAP (enabled from Smart Client Settings) Changes since version 4.4.4.0 ============================= - [Feature] Speaker manager: Support for AXIS Audio Manager Edge systems - [Improvement] Stop action is now available for Axis strobe siren products Changes since version 4.4.1.0 ============================= - [Feature] License plate lists: Support for Custom list (ALPV 2.0) and general improvements. Changes since version 4.3.21.0 ============================= - [Fix] Device assistant: Also show Axis devices that don't have Camera 1 represented in the XProtect camera tree. Changes since version 4.3.11.0 ============================= - [Feature] Automatic system upgrade: AXIS Optimizer is now automatically upgraded from the published version in the system - [Fix] Fixed problem with playback-speed in Dewarping views Changes since version 4.3.8.0 ============================= - [Improvement] License plate list management is now also available in Smart client. Changes since version 4.3.4.0 ============================= - [Feature] Microphone view: Add microphones to live and playback view for improved mute control and visual feedback. - [Improvement] The speed-dry/wiper button is now also supported for Q6315-LE. Changes since version 4.3.1.0 ============================= - [Feature] Rule engine: New action for AXIS D4100-E Network Strobe Siren - [Improvement] Axis output devices are now available in Device assistant Changes since version 4.2.30.0 ============================= - [Feature] Door station: Start an outgoing call directly from live-view. Changes since version 4.2.21.0 ============================= - [Feature] Support for French, Italian, German and Spanish translations in Smart Client. - [Improvement] The search option and Axis speakers are now again available in Device assistant. - [Fix] Rules: The "Run autofocus" action now works for cameras with multiple lenses. Changes since version 4.2.15.0 ============================= - [Improvement] Device assistant: Tree view device selection for improved loading times on large systems. - [Improvement] The online user guide has been revised and improved. Changes since version 4.2.8.0 ============================= - [Improvement] Operator controls management and License plate list management now work for interconnected device. Changes since version 4.2.0.0 ============================= - [Improvement] Configurable image step length when selecting image for PDF report. Changes since version 4.1.18.0 ============================= - [Improvement] DoorStation: Several improvements. 'Turn off microphone when no active call' option now works on systems with multiple clients. Changes since version 4.1.4.0 ============================= - [Feature] Centralized license plate list management for AXIS License Plate Verifier (ACAP). - [Improvement] Forensic search: Object classification for supported cameras. - [Improvement] Dewarp: Support for AXIS Q3819 and AXIS P3818. - [Improvement] Manual recording can now be control from a dewarped view. - [Fix] Fixed several incompatibility issues with XProtect 2021 R1 Changes since version 4.0.21.0 ============================= - [Feature] Forensic search: Search for objects detected by Axis cameras in Search tab. - [Feature] Publish an AXIS Optimizer version on the system to simplify the client upgrade process on larger or offline systems. - [Improvement] Dewarp: A button for quick bookmark actions is now available in the toolbar. - [Fix] Interconnected systems: Dewarp and operator controls now works for all windows accounts, not only local windows account. Changes since version 4.0.17.0 ============================= - [Feature] Door station: Customize call popup window - add up to two additional camera streams. - [Fix] Door station: Fixed problem with black video in call popup when only Camera 1 is enabled. Changes since version 4.0.12.1 ============================= - [Feature] New PDF export option in Centralized search and Licence plate search tab, making it possible to select the best video frame from the event, in high resolution. - [Feature] Event server plugin: New autofocus action for fixed domes and PTZ cameras. - [Improvement] Door station: Popup window will now select the best camera view depending on window size. Changes since version 4.0.12.0 ============================= - [Improvement] Door station: Popup window will now select the best camera view depending on window size. Changes since version 4.0.4.0 ============================= - [Feature] Review AXIS Optimizer components and versions across your system using new "System overview" page in Management client. - [Feature] AXIS I8016-LVE Network Video Intercom can now be used with the visitor management functionality. - [Improvement] Dewarp and Operator controls are now supported with interconnected devices. - [Improvement] Device assistant: Devices can now be filtered/grouped by camera group name using the text search. - [Improvement] VaxALPR and CAMMRA LPR (ACAPs) are now also supported in License plate search tab. - [Fix] Toolbar button is now also available for NDS with missing model-name in Camera name. - [Fix] Fixed problem with event server plugin deployment on Siemens systems. Changes since version 3.7.27.0 ============================= - [Fix] Dewarping: View is now always centered when zooming out to overview using AXIS P3807. Changes since version 3.7.17.3 ============================= - [Feature] Extended automation for Axis devices. Optional event server plugin component provides new actions to use in XProtect rule engine. - [Improvement] Device assistant: Possible to have up to 5 device web pages open without page reload. - [Improvement] Wiper button control is now available also for the AXIS Q87 camera serie. Changes since version 3.7.17.0 ============================= - [Fix] Door station microphone gain setting will now be preserved when using "Turn off Door station microphone when no active call" feature. - [Fix] Fixed crashes seen in Smart Client. Changes since version 3.7.16.0 ============================= - [Fix] Fixed crash in Smart Client, when logged in to the master site on some systems. Changes since version 3.7.13.1 ============================= - [Improvement] Support for Axis speaker integrations on federated systems - [Fix] Fixed error when using Centralized search in 2020 R3 Changes since version 3.7.6.2 ============================= - [Feature] Optimizer role settings: Control access to different Optimizer functions on Role level. - [Improvement] FIPS 140-2 ready - [Improvement] Usage data collection settings can now be reviewed and controlled from Management client. - [Improvement] Optimizer can now run side-by-side with other plugins integrating Chromium web browser. - [Fix] Fixed problem with dewarp view settings in export. - [Fix] Call popup ringtone will now stop when call times out. Changes since version 3.6.14.0 ============================= - [Improvement] Dewarp: Improved performance by dynamically adapting image resolution for the current view configuration. - [Fix] Fixed "Dewarping couldn't start" error Changes since version 3.6.9.0 ============================= - [Feature] Operator controls management: Customize which controls should be shown to the operators and create your own controls. - [Improvement] Improved design of Optimizer options and update page. - [Fix] Dewarp: Fixed mem leak. Solves problem that Milestone hardware decoding could stop working. Changes since version 3.6.3.2 ============================= - [Feature] Dewarp: Customizable panorama and quad views - [Feature] Support for visitor management and operator controls on federated systems - [Feature] Support for Siemens Siveillance VMS - [Improvement] Dewarp: Overlays can now also be preserved on cameras with newer firmware version. - [Improvement] Dewarp: Show gray image when no recording is available - [Fix] Do not show ACAP updates that are incompatible with device firmware version Changes since version 3.5.19.0 ============================= - [Feature] Centralized search: Search cargo containers using VaxOCR - [Improvement] Centralized Search: Improved filter controls - [Improvement] Quick introduction is now shown first time speaker manager is started. - [Fix] OnScreenControls query commands are sent after the stream has started to avoid long load times. - [Fix] DoorStation: Simulate call now also works for firmware version 1.97.1 and higher. - [Fix] Fixed problem with loading Camera Assistant on some systems. Changes since version 3.5.17.0 ============================= - [Fix] Camera Assistant is now working correctly with cameras running firmware 9.70 Changes since version 3.5.13.0 ============================= - [Improvement] DoorStation: Support for two connected locks - [Improvement] DoorStation: Call window can now be resized - [Improvement] DoorStation: Call window is automatically closed if another operator handled the call. - [Improvement] Virtual PTZ does now work when camera is set to capture mode: Dewarped - [Improvement] WebView: Zoom level support - [Fix] Fixed problem with setting "Turn off Door Station microphone when no active call" Changes since version 3.5.7.0 ============================= - [Feature] Virtual PTZ for AXIS P3807-PVE panoramic camera. - [Feature] Horizon adjustment for AXIS P3807-PVE panoramic camera - [Feature] Embed web pages in Smart Client using Optimizer web view powered by the Chromium browser. - [Improvement] Dewarp: Smoother joystick control - [Fix] Dewarp: Multiple smart clients can watch the same milestone view without one affecting the other, no full screen drop outs. Changes since version 3.5.6.0 ============================= - [Fix] Fixed crash running search-plugins on 2019 R2. Search plugins now require XProtect version 2019 R3 or higher. Changes since version 3.4.9.0 ============================= - [Feature] New search filters for vehicles in XProtect Search tab for compatible ACAPs, e.g. country, color, brand. - [Fix] Stability fixes for Speaker Manager Changes since version 3.4.3.0 ============================= - [Feature] Show/hide compass for cameras with Orientation Aid PTZ, e.g. AXIS Q607X series - [Improvement] DoorStation: Debug output during call simulation - [Improvement] DoorStation: Show device errors in Simulate Call window - [Fix] Stability improvements Changes since version 3.4.0.0 ============================= - [Feature] Dewarp: If the GPU is incompatible with dewarping, CPU will be used instead. - [Improvement] Dewarp: Performance improvements. - [Fix] Speaker Manager: Zone is keeping its volume after being edited. - [Fix] Speaker Manager: Leader tag in Zone is still visible after restart of management client. Changes since version 3.3.2.0 ============================= - [Feature] Simulate call from DoorStation (see DoorStation settings). - [Improvement] Upgrade notification settings: Configure how often you want to be notified about new Optimizer releases and possibility to suppress future notifications for a specific release (see Upgrade window). - [Improvement] Upgrade window: Improved readability of What's New section. - [Fix] Fixed problem with Optimizer resetting input gain on DoorStations. - [Fix] Fixed problem with speed-dry on systems using encrypted server communication - [Fix] Fixed crash in Alarm manager when Data Source was changed from Alarm to Event. - [Fix] General stability improvements. Changes since version 3.2.3.0 ============================= - Operator controls for starting washing routine (AXIS Washer Kit) - DoorStation: Customize ringtone Changes since version 3.1.6.0 ============================= - Search for license plates in new Search tab (XProtect 2019 R3) using AXIS License Plate Verifier ACAP on camera. - Fixed problem with receiving DoorStation calls for a non-admin user on XProtect plus-versions. - Fixed problem with starting wiper on AXIS Q8742-E. - Speaker Manager improvements and fixes. Changes since version 3.0.10.0 ============================= - Update device applications (ACAP) in Camera Assistant. - Restart device in Camera Assistant. - Call and Call History window locations are now remembered. - Support for client-side dewarping with AXIS M3067/M3068. - Joystick support for Autotracking 2 (AXIS Q6075) - Removed Status API privileges from Optimizer role. Status API is no longer required by the Dewarp plugin. - General improvements Changes since version 2.3.6.0 ============================= - Speaker Manager - Operator controls for Autotracking 2 (AXIS Q6075) - Support for AXIS A8207-VE Network Video Door Station - General improvements Changes since version 2.2.14.0 ============================= - Autofocus for fixed domes and fixed box cameras - License Plate Verifier (BETA). Search license plates in XProtect using AXIS License Plate Verifier ACAP on camera. - DoorStation: Show physical door state directly in XProtect video view. - DoorStation: Get alarm if door is forced open or open too long. - Verify compatibility for different features by clicking compatibility info link in AXIS Optimizer Options Changes since version 2.1.0.1 ============================= - DoorStation: Call and access history - Dewarp: Date/time/text overlays are now preserved in dewarped views. - Dewarp: Faster framerate stabilization at startup. - Manage and save debug logs from Optimizer settings. - Debug log entries are now written to XProtect logs if enabled. - Dewarp: Fixed that playback didn't work if there was no access to management server. - Dewarp: Fixed error when saving snapshot - Dewarp: Live view/recording state should now work correctly for multiple windows - DoorStation: Support for multiple recording servers - DoorStation: Fixed problem with receiving calls on installations with non-English locale Changes since version 2.0.3.2 ============================= - Dewarp: Major performance improvements - Dewarp: Copy to clipboard button - Dewarp: Stability fixes. Changes since version 2.0.3.1 ============================= - Stability fixes Changes since version 2.0.3.0 ============================= - Stability fixes Changes since version 1.3.0.2 ============================= - Handle incoming calls from AXIS Network Video Door Station in SmartClient (AXIS A8004-VE and AXIS A8105-E) - Open doors connected to AXIS Network Video Door Station - Dewarp: Home Position - Dewarp: Snapshot - Dewarp: Allow-operator-control setting - Dewarp: Motion/Recording/Live indicators - "Status API" permissions is now included in AxisOptimizer role (required for Motion/Recording/Live indication in dewarp view). - Fixed issue with installer on 32-bit Windows. Changes since version 1.2.0.7 ============================= - Dewarp: Client-side dewarping and stitching for AXIS P3807-PVE - Dewarp: FPS counter (enable from settings window) - On-Screen Controls: Support for string and multi-option input types - Misc fixes and improvements Changes since version 1.2.0.6 ============================= - Dewarp: Fixed problem with export not working on fresh machine. Changes since version 1.1.6.1 ============================= - Spot temperature measurement (AXIS Q2901-E) - Applications tab for easy access to ACAP configuration pages - AxisOptimizer role to facilitate user rights (only Corporate version) - Dewarp: Better use of screen space in quad and panorama modes - Dewarp: Improved view load latency - Dewarp: Compatibility Mode (can resolve rendering issues on some systems) - Dewarp: Info text is shown in Setup mode - Dewarp: Fixed problem with shared views - Dewarp: Image is now available in "Send to Printer" - Dewarp: Correct lens parameters for AXIS M3047 - Dewarp: Resolved issue with joystick focus - Update notification - Usage data collection (optional) Changes since version 1.1.6.0 ============================= - Dewarping: Fixed white bar which could appear to the right or bottom of the image when running XProtect 2018 R1 hotfix. - Dewarping: Correct lens parameters for AXIS M3047. Changes since version 1.0.9.0 ============================= - Focus Control - Improved AXIS Camera Assistant interface - Improved load time of On-Screen Controls - Dewarping: Improved start-up latency - Dewarping: Automatically set joystick focus to first view - Dewarping: Fixed problems when server/client clock is out of sync - Dewarping: Fixed issue with lost frames when client was loaded. NOTE: Patched version of Milestone XProtect 2018 R1 must be used: http://download.milestonesys.com/MTSKB/KB000003691/ - Dewarping: Fixed crash when switching between playback and live view. Changes since version 1.0.8.0 ============================= - Fixed crash when running Milestone XProtect Professional. Changes since version 1.0.7.0 ============================= - Fixed issues in the dewarping plugin when the Milestone management server isn't on the same computer as the Milestone recording server.