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What's New in DLS 5 v1.3! Account Revision History Keep track of revisions created for an account when saved or communicated Keep track of data modified in each account revision Roll back to any previously created account revision DLS Solution Permissions Completely new and revamped set of permissions Simplified and process driven procedure of permission management Default role types with attributes already created and ready to be use or create customize role based on your needs Data Modification Indication Highlight altered data Highlight non-default data Automatic Schedule Backup Set date & time to automatically backup database when DLS 5 engine is running Feedback form Modification Attach any type of file/image/video with your DLS 5 feedback Workgroup Server Dynamic IP Support Flash Utility Modified Power v4.7 support added Power Neo panel/modules/communicator support added Tools Menu Modification What's New in DLS 5 v1.2! Windows 8 & 8.1 Compatability Added DLS 5 is now compatible with Windows 8 & 8.1 and will operate on PC based installs Language FTP Support Different languages are available for DLS! View and use the application in your own language! More language translations will be added in near future Hybrid Modules Add Keypad and Wireless as one product type. Account Grid Simplification Account Grid is now simplified to show both Account and Customer(s) name in one row Feedback form Shortcut Feedback form shortcut form is now available through Start Menu Installed Update form added Show installed engines/driver packs What's New in DLS 5 v1.1! Bulk Programming One step programming to multiple panels using an easy programming wizard Status Report Summary report of system status at a given time Scheduling Customize your communications jobs to take place at a future time Event Buffer Categories Filter events in the event buffer based on different categories Continuous Status Upload Real-Time monitoring of the intrusion system Programmed Data Search Search for non-default programmed data in an account Start Page Account Grid Improvement Description, Last Communicated and Last Changed columns added in Start Page Automatic Download Error Check Automatically checks for errors and warnings before downloading .NET 4.0 Framework Migration DLS 5 v1.1 engine is now utilizing the Microsoft .NET 4.0 framework Features in DLS 5! Easy Installation Just run an executable file (All of the prerequisites will be automatically downloaded) Installation of different packages into one machine Now DLS 5 Standalone, DLS 5 System Admin Standalone and BOSS Standalone can all be installed on one machine Multiple View Support Operate accounts in a view of your preference: Standard View: All panel programming options are grouped together logically. i.e. all communications programming under "Communications". Worksheet View: Programming options are grouped similar to the programming worksheet layout for panels. System Admin View: Provides an end user overview of the panel, similar to how DLS SA displays options. Separate System Administrator Package A complete separate downloading software package solely designed for non-technical end users SQLite Database SQLite is an embedded database that uses lighter resources to improve performance and installation time. Integrated Updater No more separate updater installation. Engine updates and driver packs are available through the main software package. DLS 2002 Import Utility Transfer your accounts from DLS 2002 with a one step process Database Restore Utility Backup your database at your own convenience and restore it whenever needed! No more backing up and restoring your database using a complicated and lengthy process. Overall account navigation improvement Minimum horizontal and vertical scrolling. For some resolutions, scrolling will not even be required! Signature Graphics improvement Now view the icons and status within this page of modules enrolled on your system Communication Status Bar improvement A communication status bar has been moved to a location where it is easily monitored. No more seeing queuing jobs on the same page! Automatic Panel and Communicator Detection Allows you to automatically detect panels and communicators for unknown devices. This only applies to panels and communicators supported by DLS 5. Absoluta Panel migration from DLS 5 Browse by Category Getting Started DSC Software EULA Installation Communications Troubleshooting Tutorials Working with DLS Flash Wizard - Upgrading IP and cellular communicators via DLS Frequently Asked Questions FAQ:Frequently Asked Questions Getting Started How is DLS different from DLS 2002? I'm having trouble finding an option. How do I search? Where are the module files and options? I'm having trouble installing. What's wrong? What's New Queued Communications You line up the jobs, DLS 5 will knock them out Wireless Downloading No phone, no on-site network configuration, fully wireless! Global Templates Make one template for ALL of your panels Simultaneous Connections Communicate with several panels at once utilizing different connection types (PSTN, Ethernet, SMS)

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