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Smedge 3 version 2.1.0 Released for both Windows and Linux

April 30, 2007

The next release of Smedge 3, version 2.1.0, is now available for immediate download for both Windows and Linux.

For more information, see the posting in the Announcements forum.

Frequently Asked Questions now online and searchable	April 22, 2007
The Frequently Asked Questions about Smedge are now available online. You can also now search the FAQ for a word or phrase to help find solution to difficulties you may be having.
http://www.uberware.net/faq.php

Lightwave Module Fixed	April 17, 2007
The Lightwave Module was not working correctly in Smedge 3 version 2.0.7+. We have released the code for the Lightwave module as an example of how to create a Module using the Smedge API. In doing so, we added lots of comments to the code, and accidentally commented out one of the required methods for normal Module operation. This has been fixed. You can download the fixed Module directly from the link below. The module has also been updated in the installer, and in the API, both available from the Downloads page.
http://www.uberware.net/smedge3/Lightwave.sx

Engine ID bug fixed in Smedge 3 version 2.0

March 15, 2007

If you have cloned the OS on your Engines and have experienced any problem getting Engines to connect to Smedge 3 version 2.0.7, you can download the patched build (2.0.8) now.

Versions 2.0.7 and 2.0.8 are completely interoperable. You can update only the machines that are affected by the ID problem.

Please note that this fix will affect how the Master encrypts its license code. You can either choose not to update the Master (this change will not affect Master's operation), or you can regenerate your license code.

You can download just the patched file here:
RLib version 2.0.8, or you can download the version 2.0.8 installer.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

http://www.uberware.net/smedge3/Smedge3-2.0.8.exe

Smedge 3 API for version 2.0.7 now available

March 13, 2007

The API for version 2.0.7 is now available for download. It includes the headers, libraries, and the entire suite of Smedge component applications and Modules compiled against the debug libraries. Though the files are well commented, there is no separate API documentation as of yet. There are 3 examples, though, including the source for the uidgen program, the PoolManager Shell application and the Lightwave.sx Module.

Please note that 2.0.7 is not binary compatible with any earlier releases, even the earlier 2.0.x beta releases. This is the official locked API for version 2.0, so any additional future releases in the 2.0.x line will be binary compatible with this version of the API.

Linux binaries are not included at this time.

Please contact api@uberware.net if you have any questions.

http://www.uberware.net/smedge3/Smedge3-API-2.0.zip

Smedge 3 version 2.0.7	March 09, 2007
The next version of Smedge is now available for download for Windows here. This version includes these changes: Unified Engine configuration dialog with load/save/default functionality New Blender Module Improved memory utilization Nicer date formatting Fixed several possible Master crash sources related to the Work database design with new Work database system Cinema 4D and 3DS Max Modules were not passing the extra parameters to the actual commandline Engine Maximum CPUs value could get set to a different value than the actual number of CPUs on the machine Herald does not obtain the $(ImageName) or $(Note) parameters. BoolOverride type is not detecting if a value is at its default Fixed possible crashes in Memory systems, as well as improved memory system performance. Job History control could get duplicate elements for the same worker Loading a Job from a JobFile should not restore the Job's final status License expiration date is not being respected It should be our most stable version yet. We are currently working to bring the Linux port into sync with the Windows version. Please keep your eyes peeled here for more information as it becomes available.
http://www.uberware.net/smedge3/Smedge3-2.0.7.exe

Smedge 3 version 2.0.7	March 08, 2007
Thank you for your patience as we have worked on this next release. The new version for Windows will be released tomorrow, with work starting immediately to bring the Linux port up-to-date, including all of the bug fixes that have already been reported from the first Linux beta.

Telephone troubles	March 07, 2007
We've been having telephone troubles for the last few days. It seems my new cell phone was not operating properly. I apologize for the problem, it is now fixed, and I'm making sure that every request is being handled. I apologize for any problems this may have caused. Please contact us immediately if you have any unaddressed concerns.

Beta 6 Master bug	January 08, 2007
I'm sorry to report that I found another bug in beta 6. This one can hang the Master at seemingly random occasions. I have found and fixed the cause of this bug, and there is a patch for the Master available now. Follow the link below for more information and links to download the patch. Once again, I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your support.
http://www.uberware.net/cgi-bin/teemz/teemz.cgi?board=_master&action=opentopic&forum=Announcements&topic=22

Bug fixed in Smedge 3 version 2.0.6	January 02, 2007
I'm sorry to report that a bug was found in the Smedge 3 version 2.0.6. The Job command names are not being processed correctly. This can lead to problems in strange places, for example, rendering multiple frame packets, where the "Start" and "End" commands are not properly splitting the frame range up. The bug has been fixed. You can get more information and links to download the patch from the announcement message linked to below.
http://www.uberware.net/cgi-bin/teemz/teemz.cgi?board=_master&action=opentopic&topic=21&forum=Announcements

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