This release has been tested on Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 10.0.26100.7623)

Supported Windows versions: 7, 8, 10, 11



Known Restrictions

* With SCANahead auto delays and variable polygon delay, an incorrect delay is
  calculated between list_nop and jump commands. Avoid such command sequences
  in that case.

* Time measurements with get_time, get_lap_time can't exceed ~11h:56min because
  the 32-bit RTC6-Timer overflows after 2^32 * 10us

* Debian Stretch packages are no longer provided as the long term support (LTS)
  ended on 2022-06-30.  Since Rev. 1.18.0

* Due to various improvements to connection stability for Ethernet boards it is
  advised to update to BIOSETH 33.  Released with Rev. 1.12.0

* The linux libraries are broken (linker error) in Release 1.7.6.  Resolved
  with Rev. 1.7.7

* The import declarations for C++ (RTC6impl.hpp) and Pascal (RTC6Import.pas)
  are broken in Release 1.7.0. Resolved with Rev. 1.7.1

* Processing-on-the-fly for excelliSCAN systems is not yet implemented.
  Resolved with Rev. 1.5.0

* The pixel mode is not yet fully supported for excelliSCAN systems.  Resolved
  with Rev. 1.5.0

* The position dependent automatic laser control is not yet supported for
  excelliSCAN systems. Resolved with Rev. 1.3. Improved with Rev. 1.4.4

* `auto_cal` (Cmd = 0 or 4): Storing the reference values lasts some ms and
  breaks the 10 us cycle. `get_overrun` returns a cycle overrun. Recommendation:
  Call `get_overrun` after calling `auto_cal` (Cmd = 0 or 4) to reset the
  overrun counter.

* Softstart is not yet implemented.

* Ellipses are not marked correctly, if Sky Writing and the SCANahead
  functionalitiy are activated at the same time. Workaround: Fragment the
  ellipse into poly lines and use Sky Writing mode 3. Resolved with Rev. 1.4.4.

* I2C is not yet implemented. The automatic conversion from analog input to
  digital values and read out by `read_analog_in` does not work. Resolved with
  Rev. 1.3.2.

* Master/Slave synchronization is not yet implemented. Resolved with Rev. 1.3.
  CAUTION: If the main cycle pulses are interrupted, for example, by a broken
  data cable or calling `load_program_file` for a master card, the firmware of
  the slave card is reset and settings are lost, especially laser signals. In
  case of doubt about the possible consequences for the production process DO
  NOT USE Master/Slave, even DO NOT CONNECT the cards.
  Improved with Rev. 1.4.1. The CAUTION above is no more valid. Please read the
  manual for the exact behavior with disruptions.  Improved with Rev. 1.5.0.
  Synchronization now takes place automatically.

* `mark_text` and `mark_text_abs` do not work. Use `mark_char` and
  `mark_char_abs` instead. Resolved with Rev. 1.3.2.
