FactoryWiz DNC Server
Version History
FactoryWiz DNC Server 23.3.0
4/2/2024 9:14 AM
Bug Fix: FOCAS transfers not working with send from alternate locations
Bug Fix: Problems with FOCAS file transfers
Bug Fix: License level not displayed
Bug Fix: Remove RYMCL3 warning for monitoring integration
Bug Fix: Improved UNC port connection status
Bug Fix: Some systems unable to pull maintenance status
Improvement: Improved license retention on virtual machines
Improvement: New FTP Client
Feature addition: DPRNT capability for TCP connections such as Haas or Brother
FactoryWiz DNC Server 22.4.5 (BETA)
12/14/2022 2:18 PM
Adds feature: TCP DPRNT capability for use with the APPEND command.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 22.4.4 (BETA)
12/1/2022 2:54 PM
Product improvement: Allows alternate FTP client connection method to accomodate Fagor controllers.
Bug Fix: Fixes problem with HTTPS SOAP monitoring connections
FactoryWiz DNC Server 22.4.2
11/18/2022 12:53 PM
Bug fix: Server application was not properly warning if service was running before launching as application
Bug fix: Allow HTTPS usage for monitoring connection
Product improvement: UNC ports which reference paths currently unavailable will not slow down the system
Product improvement: New feature to allow forcing of duplicate file before transfer
Product improvement: Allow use of multiple binary file extensions
FactoryWiz DNC Server 22.1.2
3/29/2022 4:08 PM
Bug fix: FTP file transfer problems
Bug fix: Possibility of queue additions undoing a recent clear queue
Bug fix: Email notifications working with TLS1.2 encryption on server
Product improvement: Updated .NET framework minimum version to 4.6.2
FactoryWiz DNC Server 22.1.1
2/14/2022 2:37 PM
Bug fix: File naming for Mazak T2
Bug fix: FTP file transfer problems
FactoryWiz DNC Server 21.4.0
1/4/2022 2:31 PM
Feature addition: buffered file transfer to improve performance from latency delayed file shares
FactoryWiz DNC Server 21.2.6
6/18/2021 3:06 PM
Bug Fix: Multiple popups when browsing to a folder that is configured but doesn't exist
Feature addition: Separately control subdirectory access for clients vs remote requests
FactoryWiz DNC Server 21.2.3
5/20/2021 6:00 PM
Product improvement: Ability to search for files across folders from send file screen
Product improvement: Ability to separately control subdirectory access for client versus remote request
FactoryWiz DNC Server 21.2.1
5/18/2021 6:17 PM
Feature Addition: Right-click SEND TO DNC support to windows explorer
FactoryWiz DNC Server 21.2.0
4/19/2021 10:43 AM
Product improvement: Rename file on send ability added to port types UNC, UNC Intermediate, and FTP Client
Bug Fix: File sort order on the queue file screen was not properly returning to name - ascending.
Bug Fix: UNC intermediate modified to better handle delays for file receiving and multiple program transfer handling.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 20.4.1
12/9/2020 8:15 AM
Bug Fix: Haas MDC single block stop variation handled
FactoryWiz DNC Server 20.2.5
6/15/2020 11:12 AM
Product improvement: All monitoring data will now pass over the web service API so version conflicts cannot exist between the monitoring and DNC copies of the RYMCL3.DLL file
Product improvement: User interface refresh
Bug Fix: Changes to UNC Intermediate feature to save multiple files into one directory
Bug Fix: Auto-queue folder on remote servers could have file system watch disconnected by the OS. A backup method was implemented to detect this and re-establish the watch.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 20.2.1
4/28/2020 1:14 PM
Product improvement: Contains new code to prevent license disassociation after server changes
FactoryWiz DNC Server 20.1.1
3/19/2020 1:09 PM
Product improvement: Updated to current version of Supercomm library with improved network device performance
Feature addition: Can parse .PBx files from Mazak machines via CMT transfer for filename
Bug Fix: Was not extracting CMT name from Fusion 640MT files
Bug Fix: Resolved problems with mail notification timeout and notifications for UNC Intermediate ports
FactoryWiz DNC Server 19.4.0
1/8/2020 1:03 PM
Bug Fix: Resolved problems with mail notification timeout and notifications for UNC Intermediate ports
Bug Fix: Auto login was always executing with the first server in the list
Feature addition: Can propagate serial device server IP address
FactoryWiz DNC Server 19.2.1
7/18/2019 8:51 AM
Feature addition: Can switch directory format of FTP server connections (primarially for CNCs w/ Mitsubishi control)
FactoryWiz DNC Server 19.1.2
1/31/2019 1:58 PM
Feature addition: Ability to call a script or program after a file transmission
Bug Fix: Corrected problem where after a change to a port the old config would not be flushed out
FactoryWiz DNC Server 18.4.2
10/18/2018 12:27 PM
Bug Fix: Revised reconnection routine for Haas MDC
Feature Addition: FTP Server ports will allow DPRNT to a filename defined by an APPEND command
FactoryWiz DNC Server 18.4.1
10/12/2018 10:26 AM
Feature Addition: Toggle to turn off queue order prefix from filename when FTP device asks for a file list
Feature Addition: Haas MDC data collection takes into account the movement threshold set in the FactoryWiz Monitoring web site
FactoryWiz DNC Server 18.3.2
8/21/2018 3:49 PM
Bug Fix: Previous feature to work around Moxa bug caused problems for Quatech devices. Added setting 1.16 to toggle the feature. Default OFF.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 18.3.0.1
7/25/2018 2:23 PM
Bug Fix: Shortcut files double-clicked from file management would launch editor for LNK, not target
FactoryWiz DNC Server 18.2.5
7/2/2018 3:46 PM
Bug Fix: Problem with using saved credentials for UNC port types
FactoryWiz DNC Server 18.2.4
6/15/2018 10:22 AM
Bug Fix: Manual file receive did not clear filename when operation cancelled
Bug Fix: File confirmation was not working with FTP server ports
Bug Fix: Parsing files received via FTP for remote requests did not work if not using the CNC defined names option
FactoryWiz DNC Server 18.2.2
5/24/2018 12:49 PM
Bug Fix: FTP problem with Yasnac J300 controller resolved
Bug Fix: When using DPRNT commands from a DNC server that is not the FactoryWiz Monitoring server, via the web service API, and using START / FINISH commands to set the machine state there was a problem. Does not affect most customers.
Bug Fix: Problem with holding path translation for UNC port types
Bug Fix: Problem with saving credentials for UNC / UNC Intermediate port types
Bug Fix: If users are restricted to certain machine groups but the default group is permitted, then disallowed machines would be visible in the default group.
Feature Addition: Enable up to 256 machines on a single server, up from the previous cap of 128
Feature Addition: Optionally allow queueing of files through shortcut LNK files
FactoryWiz DNC Server 17.4.1
11/8/2017 9:36 AM
Bug Fix: Monitoring set status in one place incorrectly referenced DNC port name instead of monitoring port name, which would cause a problem in cases where they do not match
FactoryWiz DNC Server 17.3.1
9/8/2017 10:00 AM
Feature Addition: FTP Server port will only show queued file when one already exists in queue
Feature Addition: Barcode support added for port types other than RS232
Feature Addition: Launch command supports passing parameters and/or machine name
Feature Addition: Network credential saving for UNC path devices
Bug Fix: AutoQueue extension will not be added to files transferred using UNC ports
Bug Fix: Renaming, deleting, or changing port types will properly release license
FactoryWiz DNC Server 17.2.5
7/11/2017 10:26 AM
Bug Fix: If file is sent back to UNC Intermediate folder with same name as last file transferred by FactoryWiz DNC to the intermediate folder, it will now be saved if not within 15 seconds of the first transfer.
Bug Fix: File path in file receive email for FTP connections was incorrect
Bug Fix: Custom Number command not working from DPRNT data
Bug Fix: Sometimes emails to multiple recipients were not handled correctly
Bug Fix: Propagate settings did not work for setting 4.43
Feature Addition: Added configuration for omitting a string at the end of a remote request command
Feature Addition: Added error in activity log when email send fails
Feature Addition: Placing text after a request for directory command will cause a filtered search to occur.
Functionality Change: Entering "127.0.0.1" for the monitoring host will cause the DNC to initiate a direct ODBC connection, the same as it does when "localhost" is entered.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 17.2.3
5/16/2017 9:11 AM
Bug Fix: A certain combination of data coming in the port could cause a race condition resulting in abnormally high processor load.
Functionality Change: Added ability to shut off Haas MDC via remote command
FactoryWiz DNC Server 17.1.3.1
3/27/2017 4:04 PM
Bug Fix: UNC port type could not send multiple files at once
Bug Fix: UNC intermediate port type had problem deleting existing files causing problems thereafter
FactoryWiz DNC Server 17.1.2.1
3/20/2017 1:06 PM
Bug Fix: Version 17.1.2 broke file list display. Fixed.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 17.1.2
3/17/2017 11:13 AM
Bug Fix: Auto collapse of folder list when queueing files made it difficult to select subfolders. Feature removed, however you can still click on the "Folders" header to collapse the section manually.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 17.1.1
3/6/2017 4:20 PM
Bug Fix: Receive via FTP client port was not working with manually selected subfolders (Server only change)
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.4.3
12/15/2016 7:42 AM
Feature Addition: When used with FactoryWiz Monitoring, flex / centralized licensing may be used.
Feature Addition: Ability to disable MDI mode in Haas MDC (display simply Idle or Running)
Bug Fix: When used with FactoryWiz Monitoring, older Haas machines may incorrectly report their status as Paused via RS232
Functionality Change: Removed default 'run as administrator' for running the FactoryWiz DNC Server as an application (no change as a service). This was causing problems accessing network locations for users not part of a domain.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.4.2
11/30/2016 3:51 PM
Bug Fix: For RS232 ports, fixes a problem where the XON signal is not responsed to.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.4.1
10/29/2016 6:44 PM
Bug Fix: For UNC Intermediate ports, when the folder becomes unavailable and then available again, folder watches will be reinitialized as a precaution to ensure continued function
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.3.1
9/22/2016 9:25 AM
Feature Addition: Recognize MDI status in Haas MDC serial monitoring
Feature Addition: Option to group multiple files received by Intermediate UNC port type into directories
Bug Fix: Fixed problem preventing manual receive when using Haas MDC serial monitoring
Bug Fix: CMT transfer received programs could timeout before transfer
Bug Fix: Per-path extensions caused files to be hidden in previously added multi-path FOCAS transfer feature
Bug Fix: Fixes problems with server startup caused by a Windows Update. May be noticable as clients not being able to log in.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.2.5.2
6/24/2016 9:34 AM
Feature enhancement: Increased logging for UNC port type errors
Feature enhancement: Allows FOCAS file transfers to/from multiple path machines (such as swiss machines)
Feature Addition: When running as an application, system tray icon contains right-click menu for stopping.
Bug Fix: Problem preventing some settings from being saved properly is corrected.
Bug Fix: Using delete button from manage files area when no files are selected would cause an error
NOTICE: If using any machines with the FOCAS transfer type, this version must be installed on both the server and all clients once any one server or client is updated.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.2.3
5/17/2016 10:00 AM
Bug Fix: When using CALL statements, proper program location is shown in status window
Feature Enhancement: Added ability to set CALL function to only search one level deep to improve performance
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.2.2.3
5/11/2016 2:37 PM
Feature Enhancement: Ability to manually define file-not-found message filename for UNC Intermediate port type
Bug Fix: Extra data received during Haas MDC poll will be discarded
Bug Fix: Multiple receive folders shown on manual receive screen when configured
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.2.1
4/14/2016 12:42 PM
Feature Enhancement: FOCAS port type will allow receiving of multiple CNC programs into a single file
Bug Fix: FOCAS port type will always save program comment in file name
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.19
3/29/2016 8:54 AM
Feature Enhancement: Initializenet functionality re-run every fifteen minutes to re-establish dead connections
Feature Enhancement: File extension can be configured for UNC Intermediate port type that will cause these files to be deleted
Bug Fix: Will notice and parse DPRNT commands if they come across in the middle of Haas MDC polling
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.18
3/7/2016 9:36 AM
Feature Enhancement: Includes support for CALL statements embedded in programs (for RS232 connected machines only at this time)
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.17
3/3/2016 1:41 PM
Bug Fix: Resolves problem with versions 16.1.13+ where extremely short files might not transfer at all
Bug Fix: Resolves cosmetic issues with remote desktop on Windows Server 2012 and Windows 10 that could cause a machine to appear a second time when an RDP connection is halted and re-established
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.16
3/2/2016 11:59 AM
Feature Enhancement: Double clicking on a PDF, XPS, DWG, DXF, XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, TIF, TIFF, BMP, GIF, or PNG file will open the file in the OS defined default editor / viewer
Bug Fix: Fixed queueing files when running client under Citrix XenApp
Bug Fix: Fixed problem receiving files with UNC Intermediate port type
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.15
3/1/2016 12:44 PM
Feature Enhancement: If a user mistakenly tries to run the server as an application when the server is already started as a service, a warning message will be displayed.
Bug Fix: Font files are copied during the setup process for any systems which may be missing them. This resolves an issue where the buttons appeared to be blank.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.14
2/26/2016 11:58 AM
Feature Enhancement: Activity log differentiates between standard transfers and drip-feed transfers
Feature Enhancement: Pop-up notification for important updates
Feature Enhancement: Client version displayed in title bar
Feature Enhancement: Server version is reported when performing maintenance check
Bug Fix: Resolved issue with UNC port type which could cause the server to be very slow only when shutting down or require the task manager when you desire to stop it. Systems with no UNC ports configured are unaffected.
Bug Fix: Resolved issue that could cause email confirmation not to be delivered when files are received from FTP machines
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.13
2/24/2016 11:44 AM
Bug Fix: An issue with an addition to version 15.4.4 could cause data loss. Very few customers download 15.4.4 through 16.1.11, however it is important for any affected customers to update to 16.1.12 immediately.
Bug Fix: Performing a receive from a UNC port will pull from the configured receive directory instead of the main directory, if a separate receive directory exists.
Bug Fix: With UNC port types, performing a receive to a specific subfolder within the return directory works properly.
Feature Enhancement: Added timing adjustments for CMT file transfers
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.9
2/12/2016 9:55 AM
Feature Addition: Queue file screen prevents operators from renaming folders even if they have the manage files permission. Folders can only be renamed from the manage files screen.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.8
2/11/2016 10:05 AM
Bug Fix: Problem resolved when using the reference cycle time command with FactoryWiz Monitoring
Feature Addition: Confirmation requested prior to uninstalling the DNC server service
Feature Addition: Diagnostic mode added in version 16.1.6 changed to be a modified version of the standard port type. RS232 is fully functional on this port, and information is saved bi-directionally. Note - be cautious not to leave this port type enabled long term. Log files could impact performance and consume disk space.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.7
2/3/2016 11:47 AM
Bug Fix: Binary transfers handled properly in FTP as long as binary extension is defined
Bug Fix: PWD command handled in FTP for reporting current relative directory
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.6
1/29/2016 2:07 PM
Bug Fix: Resolved problem where very small programs in drip feed mode could time out prematurely.
Bug Fix: Improved reliability of terminal mode from client connections
Feature Addition: Added new port type "diagnostic" which is a modified version of the demo port type. Like the demo module, it processes the text exactly as the standard RS232 connection would. However, this port type writes the virtual output to a .FWDNCDiagOutput file in the configurations directory. This enables examining the exact output text without the need for a crossover cable.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.5
1/28/2016 11:25 AM
Feature Addition: When using Haas MDC with FactoryWiz Monitoring, option to choose whether to collect the O-number of the current program
Feature Addition: Prompt to save settings prior to renaming or duplicating a machine profile, if applicable
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.4
1/26/2016 1:32 PM
Feature Addition: FOCAS program transfers supported
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.3
1/22/2016 1:45 PM
Bug Fix: Further fixes to import utility UNC conversion
Feature Addition: Warning message added when new license request feature cannot access the internet
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.2
1/20/2016 10:02 AM
Bug Fix: Recognize program numbers and comment from Mazak TPlus controller
Bug Fix: Problem with UNC conversion introduced in 16.1.0 import routine fixed
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.1
1/15/2016 11:29 AM
Bug Fix: Properly sorts COM port numbers in CNC setup screen even when Windows reports them out-of-sequence
Bug Fix: Monitoring system fix for reference cycle time not being recorded
FactoryWiz DNC Server 16.1.0
1/14/2016 2:18 PM
Bug Fix: File name handling changed in UNC Intermediate port type to match other port types
Bug Fix: Remote request via UNC intermediate port type - fixed problem with filename configuration
Bug Fix: FTP server manual registration no longer required
Feature Addition: Setup changed to install FTP server as part of default feature set. May be unselected via Custom setup type.
Feature Addition: Ability to insert not found filename dynamically into file-not-found message.
Feature Addition: Only ports which exist will display in the configuration page
Feature Addition: Ability to generate report of which ports are occupied by which CNCs
Feature Addition: Utility to import old PC-DNC plus systems improved with automatic network drive to UNC path conversion
Feature Addition: Licensing screen has new buttons to automatically request and download licenses so the user does not need to copy down user keys or download license files if the client can connect to the internet.
Feature Addition: FactoryWiz DNC Service Manager now will automatically set the service to restart automatically on service installation. Also added was a link to get to Computer Management directly in case the operator needs to create a new local Windows user prior to installing the service.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.4.4
12/22/2015 2:07 PM
Bug Fix: Web client licensing was not tabulated properly (pre-release feature)
Bug Fix: Character and block delays functional on network devices
Bug Fix: NULL characters shown as <00> in EOB configuration option
Bug Fix: Certain trailer values could cause the last line of the program not to be transmitted.
Performance Modification: Previously no two ports could close at the same time, or open at the same time, to prevent a blue-screen crash when using Quatech devices which have a bug in their driver. The synclock functionality has been extended such that no device may close OR open while any other device is in the middle of a close OR open. This may slightly slow down open / close events.
Feature Addition: Setting 2.06 allows setting the auto-queue to queue a file for drip-feed instead of standard transfer
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.4.3
11/18/2015 5:15 PM
Bug Fix: IMPORTANT! Fixed bug introduced in version 15.4.1 where auto received files may miss lines near the beginning of the file.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.4.2
11/10/2015 2:10 PM
Bug Fix: Corrected issues using "queue from anywhere" feature
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.4.1
10/14/2015 10:35 AM
Bug Fix: Corrected transfer start when using RTS/CTS handshaking
Bug Fix: Value for setting 2.24 skip data after was not being saved
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.4.0
10/7/2015 12:17 PM
Bug Fix: Changed APPEND data to always write to a file as raw ASCII instead of UNICODE
Bug Fix: Fixed problem with saving single character file names
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.17
9/18/2015 9:16 AM
Bug Fix: Corrected problem with tool-break edit function
Bug Fix: Corrected default folder for PC-DNC plus configuration import tool
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.16
8/25/2015 2:49 PM
Bug Fix: Reduction for load time in long FTP programs where line skipping is not enabled
Feature Addition: FactoryWiz DNC Service Manager added to allow starting / stopping / installing / uninstalling service
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.15
8/17/2015 4:30 PM
Bug Fix: Additional changes to resolve client login problems.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.14
8/12/2015 4:49 PM
Bug Fix: On certain systems, usually slower ones, there could be a timeout in the login process.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.13
8/7/2015 3:07 PM
Feature Addition: Warning added when clicking on "Wipe License" on the licensing screen.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.12
8/6/2015 3:58 PM
Feature Addition: Client automatically checks for updates monthly, or user may click on update button to check for updates at any time.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.11
8/5/2015 7:01 PM
Bug Fix: Corrected problem where queued files would not always send to FTP Server ports
Bug Fix: Corrected problem with port closure / lock up when making mass changes to settings on slow computers
Bug Fix: Corrected problem with configuration backup where folder could be split into several folders if it takes multiple seconds to perform the backup.
Feature Addition: FTP Client port type implemented
Refinement: Replaced file display handling in send file screen and manage file screen. New display is faster on extremely slow computers.
Refinement: Subfolders of the receive directory are shown on the manual receive page
Refinement: UNC and FTP clients have an expanded file selection box
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.9
7/27/2015 12:00 AM
Bug Fix: When auto login is unchecked, existing auto login settings will be removed.
Bug Fix: Corrected problems with character substitutions and character masks for both sending and receiving.
Big Fix: EOB setting applies properly to file not found messages
Feature Addition: UNC Intermediate port type is added
Feature Addition: Version numbers on both server and client screen now also show the API version
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.8
7/17/2015 12:00 AM
Feature Addition: Automatically strips out characters not recognized by a machine tool. For example, Unicode or characters above ASCII 127.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.7
7/16/2015 12:00 AM
Bug Fix: Reverted to not allowing / or \ in program identifier strings. The use of these characters to permit relative file paths upon receive was causing too many problems in the field for customers not wishing to use that functionality.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.6
7/14/2015 12:00 AM
Feature Addition: New "web client" option has been added. This new feature must be licensed to function.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.5
7/8/2015 12:00 AM
Bug Fix: Corrected server name displayed on main menu page
Bug Fix: Corrected duplicate entry for receive file suffix in configuration page
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.4
7/7/2015 12:00 AM
Bug Fix: Corrected bug affecting manual receive file path
Bug Fix: Corrected bug where the filename truncate field was not showing in the configuration page
Bug Fix: Corrected bug where applying settings would sometimes cause a port to close until the server had been restarted.
Feature Addition: Added custom installation type which allows installation of the FTP server
Known issue: FTP server component registration will sometimes not happen automatically. Running the RegFtp.EXE as administrator (right-click) will resolve the issue.
FactoryWiz DNC Server 15.3.1
7/1/2015 12:00 AM
Feature Addition: Collapsing sections - click on a section title on the main page to hide entries