Team QSI is pleased to announce another release of the 13.0.x series in 2022. ?

In 13.0.2, you will find some epic features along with the usual bug fixes.

First off, DFT feedback now highlights the links to Transmitters and the links to Receivers. Users can also traverse the Receivers by right clicking on a Transmitter in DFT. Should help to make more sense of your model.

Next, fault trees can now be generated in batches. No more 1 tree, then another and … you get the picture. Have no fear, you will not be headed to the command line to generate the trees in batch. TEAMS-Designer comes with a GUI to select the effects and options. Requires your license to have the Advanced FMECA option.

Bugs Fixed:

• Effect Attribute Drops from Function type upon Importing Modules
• Transmitters and Receivers lose their associations sometimes
• Receiver position changes after opening its properties and closing the dialog, happens when model is zoomed out
• AND Node Port Name text box height does not adjust
• Converting from Smart Switch to AND node drops the number of ports and port labels
• Effect name in Effect point gets modified with underscores for spaces after fault tree generation
• Fixed an error when opening tmsx file generated using ‘Export Model as XML file Ver.12.5.5’, in TEAMS-Designer 12.5.5
• Fixed missing AND node port names when model is saved as 12.5.5 version
• Fixed a crash when converting AND node to Smart Switch using the right click menu (in Fault Tree licensed TEAMS-Designer)

Hope you like the release! We’ll see you next time partner …

Team QSI is proud to announce another TEAMS-RDS release in the pipeline.

Some issues with the session log reporting facility were fixed in this release. Session status contained an integer value when it should have been a string. Now we will only ever output a string value.

Online case suspends and resumes are being added to the session log report. Done to keep consistency between TEAMATE and TEAMS-RDS. To better help you capture metrics of your Field Service organizations performance.

On the security side of things, we updated two native components.

• curl updated to version 7.82.0
  • curl did not have any vulnerabilities, but QSI is in the habit of updating dependencies when new releases are available.
• eXpat updated to version 2.4.7
  • A few security vulnerabilities were found in eXpat 2.4.2 since the release of TEAMS-RDS 13.0.0. See eXpat’s github page for the CVEs in question.

See you next release!

We are glad to announce the release of TEAMS-Designer 13.0.1.

Features:

• TEAMS-Designer 13.0.1 models can now be saved as version 12.5.5 models if no newer artifacts are present in the models
• Added “is effect” flag for AND Nodes and Smart Switches
• Added Port Labels for Smart Switches
• Users can now explicitly set Smart Switches (FMECA + Fault Tree License feature) to AND Nodes during DFT Analysis
• Added ability to copy Module Name column from Batch Module Editing Grid
• Added ability to copy and paste Module label column in Batch Module Editing Grid. Only Module Label column can be pasted although both Module Name and Module Label columns can be copied from batch module editor.

Bugs Fixed:

• Fixed a crash while importing Module from database having AND Nodes with port labels
• Resolved a crash while locating items from the Finder dialog
• Fixed a crash while generating faults tree and cutset reports
• Fixed a crash in Test Point’s Basic Properties tab when another Test Point in the model is selected in the same tab
• Addressed an issue with importing Module from database when a Transmitter, Receiver, or Module has a conflicting name
• Addressed an issue with Smart Switch Description being disappeared when imported from database

13.0.0 is all about

• facilitating TEAMS-Designer 13.0.0 latest and greatest bleeding edge features
• improving security

All Java and native dependencies have been upgraded to the latest version. Visual C++, SoftwareKey, cURL, OpenSSL, eXpat, Tcl/Tk. Latest versions keep away the security vulnerabilities. No log4j to speak of!

Big gains on the licensing front. Upgrade has paved the way for the same licensing we use on Windows to be supported on Linux! No more license.dat email requests. Run a command line application to perform an activation with the license server. License file is created for you. Additionally the license can be deactivated so that TEAMS-RDS can be moved to another server without going through support channels!

See the third party library report for a detailed listing of those dependencies.

Task

• SR1559-381 Port SoftwareKey based licensing to Linux
• SR1559-344 Update third party libraries to latest version

We are glad to announce the release of TEAMS-Designer 13.0.0.

Notes:

• The version of TEAMS-Designer model files has changed in 13.0.0, i.e., internal version of TEAMS-Designer text files has changed. TEAMS-Designer 12.x and earlier versions will not be able to load the models saved using 13.0. In TEAMS-Designer 13.0, while loading the models built with earlier versions, TEAMS-Designer gives a warning that “Model was created with earlier version of TEAMS-Designer….,” and asks the user to update the model to latest format. Users can click on ‘Tools->Update Model to latest format’ or use File->Save As…’ to save the model in the latest format. Note that models updated with 13.0 cannot be loaded into older versions of TEAMS-Designer. So users are requested to make a copy of the older version of their model, if they intend to share the model files with users that have old versions of TEAMS-Designers.
• Starting with the 13.0.0 release, we will no longer support Internet Explorer.
• To see System Requirement click here.

Base Features:

• Alignment Routine Compatibility for new TEAMS Objects: Allows users to properly use alignment tools for new TEAMS objects such as Transmitters/Receivers, AND nodes, and Failovers. Transmitters and Receivers now stack directly on top of each other if they are 7 pixels away from each other while using the “Space Vertically” Tool. This is so they line up perfectly with module ports.
• Batch Module Editor: A new editor that allows the user to make single or bulk edits to modules in TEAMS-Designer. This includes a multi-select feature allowing the user to change module properties simultaneously. The new editor also offers a grid and tab system allowing the user to edit every property of a module from a single dialog.
• Batch Test Editor: A new editor that allows the user to make single or bulk edits to Test Point objects in TEAMS-Designer. This includes a multi-select feature allowing the user to change Test properties simultaneously. The new editor also offers a grid and tab system allowing the user to edit every property of an Test from a single dialog.
• Mode Editor: System Modes and Switch Modes can now be edited in a brand-new, easy to navigate dialog. Another step in TEAMS-Designer’s move towards Data-grids and Smarter User-Interfaces.
• Multi-Link Edits: Links can now be multi-selected and edited all at once.
• Smart Switch (Failover): An enhanced TEAMS modeling concept that takes the traditional TEAMS AND Node and adds the ability to switch over to the redundant branches during runtime. The Smart Switch (Failover) functions as an And-Node during design and a Multi-Input-Port Switch during diagnosis.
• Contingency System Mode: Users can now mark System Modes as Contingency System Modes, during which, the model’s Smart Switches (Failovers) act as Switches (otherwise Smart Switches act as And-Nodes).
• Finder Dialog Enhancement: Finder dialog can now search for And Nodes and Smart Switches by name.

FMECA License Features:

• Batch Effect Editor: A new editor that allows the user to make single or bulk edits to Effect Point objects in TEAMS-Designer. This includes a multi-select feature allowing the user to change Effect properties simultaneously. The new editor also offers a grid and tab system allowing the user to edit every property of an effect from a single dialog.
• Finder Dialog Enhancement: Finder dialog can now search for Effects by name.

FMECA + Fault Tree License Feature:

• Save Fault Tree Options: User selected Fault Tree Options will be saved and reloaded in GUI in subsequent runs.

NASA Advanced License Features:

• Advanced Link Delays: Users can now model Link Propagation Timing using Triangular Distribution based delay values and/or associate delay(s) with specific Functions. This allows for modeling and analysis of complex scenarios where Fault Propagation Timing can only be captured abstractly.
• Batch Analysis Fault Tree Generation: Model Fault Trees can now be generated through the Batch Analysis feature using a job script. This allows for a user to generate Fault Trees for lots of effects in large models automatically. These Fault Trees can be used for comparison and review after significant changes to the model, or for general model analysis.
• Batch Link Editor: Allows for batch editing of links in the model. The dialog allows the user to edit appropriate link properties. Interacts well with Response modeling, allowing the user to easily modify link associated delays.
• Response Modeling: A new TEAMS Modeling component for FMECA Users. Users can now model Response Modules used for Response Analysis.
• Response Analysis: Response is the Model’s ability to recover-from/mitigate a failure before it propagates to a critical Effect. Response analysis is a new TEAMS Analysis Tool that allows users to test the Response Effectiveness and Coverage of models enhanced with Response Modeling. The analysis tool allows users to select specific fault-scenarios and test the modeled System’s Response. This analysis is accessible through the new Response Path Editor.

Bug Fixed

• Fixed an issue where TEAMS crashed while using alignment tools or moving links

TEAMS-Designer 3rd Party Library Report

TEAMS-RDS 12.1.5 and 12.5.5 shipped with versions of Log4J indicted by CVE-2021-44228. CVE is 10/10. Best to upgrade as soon as possible.

TEAMS-RDS 12.1.5 and 12.5.5 mitigate CVE-2021-44228 by dropping Log4J as a dependency. TEAMS-RDS will now delegate all logging to Tomcat which utilizes the JDK’s Logging facilities.

Login to the Customer Portal to download the latest TEAMS-RDS 12.1.5.322 and 12.5.5.659 releases.

Contact support for help patching TEAMS-RDS if upgrading to the latest release is not feasible.

NOTE: TEAMATE 12.1.5 and 12.5.5 are not affected by CVE-2021-44228. Log4J was dropped as a dependency to improve the startup performance of TEAMATE.

This Patch includes the following bug fixes:

• Resolved an issue with exporting TEAMS model to XML
• Addressed an issue where loading tests/effects from database did not keep attached functions
• Resolved an issue where copying a scoped module with a local function and pasting it did not add another scope
• Fixed an issue that caused TEAMS-Designer to crash during DFT Feedback
• Resolved an issue with cut set report not being generated
• Addressed an issue where TEAMS-Designer was failing to import large models from database
• Fixed an issue where Transmitters and Receivers could not be copied and pasted in duplicate Modules
• Fixed a crash that occurred after selecting ‘Export Impact Data’ during run-time export when Test labels are selected

To all customers using TEAMS-RDS, following versions use vulnerable versions of Apache Log4net and are affected by CVE-2018-1285:

• 12.5.0
• 12.5.1

Vulnerability is limited to Windows versions of TEAMS-RDS only. Apache Log4net was used in a single purpose utility used when clicking on:

• Start -> Programs -> TEAMS-RDS -> Start TEAMS-RDS Services
• Start -> Programs -> TEAMS-RDS -> Stop TEAMS-RDS Services

We recommend that all customers update to TEAMS-RDS 12.5.5.

If upgrading to 12.5.5 is not possible, please contact support to discuss alternative remediation strategies.

Qualtech Systems, Inc. is delighted to announce the release of TEAMS-RDS 12.5.5!

In this release technicians will find the ability to attach files and provide feedback at each step of the guided troubleshooting session. No longer does a technician have to bundle all their files and feedback into one ZIP file uploaded at sessions end. They can spread the uploads out and keep them within context of the step they had issue with. Additionally the step feedback form can be customized; same as the feedback form at sessions end.

Files uploaded at each step of a guided troubleshooting session don’t just end up silo-ed away for none to see. Modelers can utilize the View Feedback page to associate the uploaded files with the setup, test or module the file was uploaded to. Next time any technician performs a guided troubleshooting session, the newly associated content will be displayed.

Speaking of content during guided troubleshooting sessions, TEAMS-Designer modelers can attach WebAR Archives to a model. Once the model is exported to TEAMS-RDS, technicians will be able to view the immersive AR content through their browser. So long as WebAR is supported within the users browser.

For all of you installing on Linux, the tarball has been deprecated in favor of RPM installations. Instead of the 30 plus commands you needed to successfully install the tarball based distribution. RPM installs have been reduced to around 5 commands. Much less to go wrong. Consistent installations. Enhanced user experience. Plus you won’t have to call support as much! RPM installs exist for CentOS 7 and Amazon Linux 2. Call support to request RPMs for another platform.

Now don’t feel like you have to perform an RPM based Linux install. QSI now has Docker images that you can download, load into your container space and get TEAMS-RDS up and running within the hour! Wait? What? Seriously? Yes! Seriously!!! Customer requested. Customer approved ?

Of course we have included bug fixes we found along the way. As well as the latest set of dependencies our software is utilizing. See the third party library report for a detailed listing of those dependencies.

Hope y’all enjoy the release!

Story

• PDRDS-18 As a user, I want pain free Linux installations
• PDRDS-627 HTTPS (SSL) support for clients to connect to TEAMS-RDS server. Sensor Agent, and clients using TEAMS-RDS SDK can now connect via HTTPS
• SR1536-170 Save Analysis Options XML to DB
• SR1549-22 Ability to provide feedback/upload images/media at each guided troubleshooting step
• SR1549-35 Incorporate the ability to view WebAR Archives attached to a TEAMS-Designer model. Contact support for more details!
• SR1561-86 As a System Administrator, I want ability to configure allowed file types for file uploads.
• SR1563-107 Continued conversion of UI to modern look and feel

Bug

• PDRDS-638 Handle “Unexpected end of zlib input stream” unzip error for TEAMATE email logs

Task

• PDRDS-633 Update third party libraries to latest version
• PDTEAMS-1218 Update Database script in 12.5.4 by adding new column to TEST_PROPS ‘DETECTION_RATING’ for PFMEA

We are glad to announce the release of TEAMS-Designer 12.5.5.

Features:

• Ported AND Node: AND Nodes can now have ports. Modelers can label those ports.
• Transmitter and Receiver: New TEAMS entities called Transmitters and Receivers have been introduced to help modelers avoid drawing links across model hierarchy.
• Export Control Text: Modelers can input export control text for the model under Edit > Model Properties Menu.

Bugs Fixed:

• Resolved a crash caused by an addition of an existing Test in the Model directory to a Test Point
• Fixed an issue where Analysis Options windows were not-movable
• Addressed an issue where TEAMATE and TEAMS-RT analysis ran anyway after canceling Analysis Option windows
• Resolved an issue where DFT Feedback was requiring AND node margin to be one more than what the user had set
• Fixed an issue where TEAMS would crash while creating a Test with the same name as a previously deleted Test
• Addressed an issue where Effect Properties tab had overlapped widgets in high resolution zoom
• Resolved an issue where AND Node margins in the Model would reset sometimes
• Fixed an issue where user was unable to delete Switch Mode Notes