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Summary by Version ............................... 1
Contents
Version 2.0.5 (R2010a) Gauges Blockset Software
Version 2.0.5 (R2009b) Gauges Blockset Software
Version 2.0.5 (R2009a) Gauges Blockset Software
Version 2.0.5 (R2008b) Gauges Blockset Software
Version 2.0.5 (R2008a) Gauges Blockset Software
Version 2.0.5 (R2007b) Gauges Blockset Software
Version 2.0.5 (R2007a) Gauges Blockset Software
Version 2.0.4 (R2006b) Gauges Blockset Software
Version 2.0.3 (R2006a) Gauges Blockset Software
Version 2.0.2 (R14SP3) Gauges Blockset Software
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Version 2.0.1 (R14SP2) Gauges Blockset Software
Version 2.0 (R14SP1) Gauges Blockset Software
Version 1.2 (R14) Dials & Gauges Blockset Software
Version 1.1.2 (R13) Dials & Gauges Blockset
Software
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Version 1.1.1 (R12.1) Dials & Gauges Blockset
Software
Compatibility Summary for Gauges Blockset
Software
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SummarybyVersion
This table provides quick access to what’s new in each version. For
clarification, see “Using Release Notes” on page 2 .
Gauges Blockset™ Release Notes
Version
(Release)
Latest Versi
V2.0.5 (R201
V2.0.5 (R2009b)
V2.0.5 (R2009a)
V2.0.5 (R2008b)
V2.0.5 (R2008a)
V2.0.5 (R2007b)
V2.0.5 (R2007a)
V2.0.4 (R2006b)
V2.0.3 (R2006a)
V2.0.2 (R14SP3)
on
0a)
New Features
and Changes
No No None
No No Bug Reports No
No No Bug Reports No
No No Bug Reports No
No No Bug Reports No
No No Bug Reports No
No No Bug Reports No
No No Bug Reports No
No No Bug Reports
No No Bug R
Version
Compatibilit
Consideratio
y
ns
Fixed Bugs
and Known
Problems
Includes fixes
eports
ludes fixes
Inc
Related
Documentation
at Web Site
Printable R elease
Notes: PDF
Current product
documentation
No
No
.0.1 (R14SP2)
V2
V2.0 (R14SP1)
V1.2 (R14)
No No Bug Reports
Includes fixes
Yes
Details
es
Y
Details
Yes
Summary
es
Y
Summary
No bug fixes
Fixed bugs
No
No
N
o
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Version
(Release)
V1.1.2 (R13)
V1.1.1 (R12.1)
New Features
and Changes
Yes
Details
Yes
Details
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Yes
Summary
Yes
Summary
Fixed Bugs
and Known
Problems
No bug fixes
No bug fixes
Related
Documentation
at Web Site
No
No
Using Release Notes
Use release notes when upgrading to a newer version to learn about:
• New features
• Changes
• Potential impact on your existing files and practices
Review the release notes for other MathWorks™ products required for this
product (for example, MATLAB
bugs, or compatibility considerations in other products impact you.
If you are upgrading from a software version other than the m ost recent one,
review the current release notes and all interim versions. For example, when
you upg rade from V1.0 to V1.2, review the release notes for V1.1 and V1.2.
®
or Simulink®). Determine if enhancements,
What Is in the Release Notes
New Features and Changes
• New functionality
• Changes to existing functionality
Version Compatibility Con si derations
When a new feature or change introduces a reported incompatibility between
versions, the Compatibility Considerations subsection explains the
impact.
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SummarybyVersion
Compatibility issues reported after the product release appear under Bug
Reports at The MathWorks™ Web site. Bug fixes can sometimes result
in incompatibilities, so review the fixed bugs in Bug Reports for any
compatibility impact.
Fixed Bugs and Known Problems
The MathWorks offers a user-searchable Bug Reports database so you can
view Bug Reports. The development team updates this database at release
time and as more information becomes available. Bug Reports include
provisions for any known workarounds or file replacem ents. Information is
available for bugs existing in or fixed in Release 14SP2 or later. Information
is not avail able for all bugs in earlier releases.
Access Bug Reports using y our MathWorks Account.
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Gauges Blockset™ Release Notes
Version 2.0.5 (R2010a) Gauges Blockset Software
Gauges Blockset™ software has no changes between R2007a and R2010a, so
its version number has not changed.
New Features and
Changes
No No None
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
Printable Release
Notes: PDF
Current product
documentation
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Version 2.0.5 (R2009b) Gauges Blockset™ Software
Version 2.0.5 (R2009b) Gauges Blockset Software
Gauges Blockset software has no changes between R2007a and R2009b, so
its version number has not changed.
New Features and
Changes
No No Bug Reports
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
Printable Release
Notes: PDF
Current product
documentation
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Gauges Blockset™ Release Notes
Version 2.0.5 (R2009a) Gauges Blockset Software
Gauges Blockset software has no changes between R2007a and R2009a, so
its version number has not changed.
New Features and
Changes
No No Bug Reports
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
Printable Release
Notes: PDF
Current product
documentation
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Version 2.0.5 (R2008b) Gauges Blockset™ Software
Version 2.0.5 (R2008b) Gauges Blockset Software
Gauges Blockset software has no changes between R2007a and R2008b, so
its version number has not changed.
New Features and
Changes
No No Bug Reports No
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
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Gauges Blockset™ Release Notes
Version 2.0.5 (R2008a) Gauges Blockset Software
Gauges Blockset software has no changes between R2007a and R2008a, so
its version number has not changed.
New Features and
Changes
No No Bug Reports No
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
8
Version 2.0.5 (R2007b) Gauges Blockset™ Software
Version 2.0.5 (R2007b) Gauges Blockset Software
Gauges Blockset software has no changes between R2007a and R2007b, so
its version number has not changed.
New Features and
Changes
No No Bug Reports No
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
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Gauges Blockset™ Release Notes
Version 2.0.5 (R2007a) Gauges Blockset Software
This table summarizes what’s new in Version 2.0.5 (R2007a):
New Features and
Changes
No No Bug Reports No
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
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Version 2.0.4 (R2006b) Gauges Blockset™ Software
Version 2.0.4 (R2006b) Gauges Blockset Software
This table summarizes what’s new in Version 2.0.4 (R2006b):
New Features and
Changes
No No Bug Reports No
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
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Gauges Blockset™ Release Notes
Version 2.0.3 (R2006a) Gauges Blockset Software
This table summarizes what’s new in Version 2.0.3 (R2006a):
New Features and
Changes
No No Bug Reports
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
Includes fixes
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
No
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Version 2.0.2 (R14SP3) Gauges Blockset™ So ftware
Version 2.0.2 (R14SP3) Gauges Blockset Software
This table summarizes what’s new in Version 2.0.2 (R14SP3):
New Features and
Changes
No No Bug Reports
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
Includes fixes
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
No
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Gauges Blockset™ Release Notes
Version 2.0.1 (R14SP2) Gauges Blockset Software
This table summarizes what’s new in Version 2.0.1 (R14SP2):
New Features and
Changes
No No Bug Reports
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
Includes fixes
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
No
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Version 2.0 (R14SP1) Gauges Blockset™ Software
Version 2.0 (R14SP1) Gauges Blockset Software
This table summarizes what’s new in Version 2.0 (R14SP1):
New Features and
Changes
Yes
Details below
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Yes—Details labeled
as Compatibility
Considerations,
below. See also
Summary.
New features and changes introduced in this version are described here.
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
No bug fixes
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
No
Changes Since V1.2 (R14)
*
Changes described in this section reflect reprogramm ing implemented to
comply with a court decision concerning patent litigation.
All source blocks (dials) have been removed from Dials & Gaug e s Blockset
and it has been renamed Gauges Blockset 2.0.
Demos in o ther MathWorks products have b een updated to reflect the changes
in Gauges Blockset software.
If you are updating from a release earlier than Release 14, then you should
see “Version 1.2 (R14) Dials & Gauges Blockset Software” on page 18.
Compatibility Considerations
This section describes the issues involved in moving to Gauges Blockset
software Version 2 .0 from Version 1.2 of Dials & Gauges Blockset. In the
discussion below, a legacy model means a model that contains one or more
blocks from Dials & Gauges Blockset and that you saved using Release 14 or
earlier.
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Gauges Blockset™ Release Notes
Resave Models to Suppress Warnings. When you initially open a legacy
model, you see one or more warnings about unknown parameters, such as the
message below:
Warning: ActiveX Block bl ock (mask) does not have a parameter
named 'output'.
If you resave the model using V2.0 (R14SP1) of Gauges Blockset software, the
unknown parameters will not be saved and the warnings will not appear
the next time you open the model.
Dial Blocks and Related Parameters Removed. Ga ug es Blockset
software no longer enables you to configure blocks as sources, that is, the
blockset no longer supports user input. The blockset omits the following
libraries:
• Buttons & Switches
• Knobs & Selectors
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• Sliders
• Demo Joystick Control
Also, the Block Parameters dialog box for Gauges Blockset blocks omits
the Output property and Event on which to output parameters. This
dialog box no longer offers
output as a possible value for the Connections
parameter.
Ifyouopenalegacymodelthatpreviously contained dials (blocks from the
former Dials & Gauges Blockset that operated as sources), you will find that
they now show up as generic ActiveX Control blocks configured to simply pass
their newly sprouted inport to their outport. Since these blocks perform no
useful function other than to denote where you previously had used a “dial,”
we recommend that you remove them from your model.
Button Blocks Modified and Re na med. Some blocks in the former
Buttons & Switches library are now in the On Off Gauges library. The blocks
are configured as output displays or sinks, that is, they no longer support
user input.
Version 2.0 (R14SP1) Gauges Blockset™ Software
As the table below indicates, some blocks in the former Buttons & Switches
library have been renamed to reflect the new reduced capability.
Former Name of Block New Name of Block
Dip Switch Dip Switch Readout
Generic Toggle On Off Reado ut
In addition, the following blocks have been removed from the library.
• OnOff Switch
• Round Green
• Round Red
• Round Yellow
• Square Green
• Square Red
• Square Yellow
Slider Blocks Modified and Renamed. The Sliders library, along with
the Horizontal Slider and Vertical Slider have been removed. All othe r blocks
in this library have been converted to sinks — that is, they are now output
devices and do not support input — and have been moved to the Linear
Gauges library.
In addition, two of the blocks that have been moved to the Linear Gauges
library have been renamed.
Former Name of Block New Name of Block
Generic Slider Generic Bar Gauge
Scaled Slider Scaled Bar Gauge
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Gauges Blockset™ Release Notes
Version 1.2 (R14) Dials & Gauges Blockset Software
Note Dials & Gauges Blockset 1.2 has been superseded by Gauges Blockset
software V ersion 2.0 and statements on these historical release notes may not
apply to the current release.
This table summarizes what’s new in Version 1.2 (R14):
New Features and
Changes
Yes
Details below
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Yes—Details labeled
as Compatibility
Considerations,
below. See also
Summary.
New features and changes introduced in this version are described here.
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
Fixed bugs
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
No
Block Customizations Saved in Model File
When you customize a preconfigured Dials & Gauges Blockset block using its
ActiveX Control Properties dialog box, the customizations are saved in the
modelfileratherthaninexternal
Compatibility Considerations
If you open a legacy model that was saved from a previous version, then the
application reads the legacy
the model file the next time you save the model.
.ax files.
.ax files and incorporates the information into
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Version 1.1.2 (R13) D ials & Gauges Blockset Software
Version 1.1.2 (R13) Dials & Gauges Blockset Software
Note Dials & Gauges Blockset 1.1.2 h as been superseded by Gauges Blockset
software V ersion 2.0 and statements on these historical release notes may not
apply to the current release.
This table summarizes what’s new in Version 1.1.2 (R13):
New Features and
Changes
Yes
Details below
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Yes—Details labeled
as Compatibility
Considerations,
below. See also
Summary.
New features and changes introduced in this version are
• “Examples of Displaying Multiple Input Values” on page 19
• “Numerical Value of Buttons and Switches Changed” on page 19
• “Off-Block Control Parameter Removed” on page 20
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
No bug fixes
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
No
Examples of Displaying Multiple Input Values
The documentation uses two new examplemodelstoillustratetwodifferent
techniques for displaying multiple input values simultaneously on a
multiple-component gauge. One model simulates a stopwatch that has
multiple needles, while the other m odel varies multiple portions of a pie chart.
See “Controlling Multiple Graphical Elements” for details.
Numerical Value of Buttons and Switches Changed
In V1.1.1 (R12.1) of Dials & Gauges Blockset software, blocks in the Bu t tons
& Switches library return a numerical value of
As of V1.1.2 (R13), the same blocks return a numerical value of
-1 when in the “on” state.
1 when in
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Gauges Blockset™ Release Notes
the “on” state. The “off” state is unaffected by this change, and continues to
return a numerical value of
Note More generally, this change in behavior applies to your own controls if
they return a property w hose data type is Boolean.
Compatibility Considerations
Herearetwopossiblewaystoupgradeyourexistingmodelsthatusebutton
or switch blocks:
• If the model contains a “Button convert to Simulink” block at the output
port of the button or switch block, then remove the “Button convert to
Simulink” block.
• Otherwise, insert a Gain block at the output port of the button or switch,
using a value of
Simulink Math library.
0.
-1 for the Gain parameter. The Gain block is in the
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If y ou previously used a Data Type Conversion block to convert to a Boolean
value, then you do not need to change your model.
Off-Block Control Parameter Removed
The Event on which to output field has been removed from the Block
Parameters dialog box for off-block controls. Off-block dials are not supported.
Compatibility Considerations
Legacy models that used off-block dials might not work properly because
this feature is not supported.
Version 1.1.1 (R12.1) Dials & Gauges Blockset Software
Version 1.1.1 (R12.1) Dials & Gauges Blockset Software
Note Dials & Gauges Blockset 1.1.1 h as been superseded by Gauges Blockset
software V ersion 2.0 and statements on these historical release notes may not
apply to the current release.
This table summarizes what’s new in Version 1.1.1 (R12.1):
New Features and
Changes
Yes
Details below
Version
Compatibility
Considerations
Yes—Details labeled
as Compatibility
Considerations,
below. See also
Summary.
New features and changes introduced in this version are
• “Real-Time Workshop Software Support” on page 21
• “External Mode Support” on page 22
• “Block Parameters Dialog Boxes Enhanced” on page 22
• “Aircraft and Joystick Demo Controls Added” on page 23
• “Double-Clicking Response Changed” on page 23
Fixed Bugs an d
Known Problems
No bug fixes
Related
Documentation at
Web Site
No
Real-Time Workshop S oftware Support
You can now use Real-Time Workshop®software to generate code from models
that include Dials & Gauges Blockset blocks.
For dials, the code you generate contains static values (i.e., the value
specified at the time of code generation). Gauges are ignored during code
generation, except through the use of external mode (see below). If you want
to manipulate dials and view the gauges, you can do so through the Real-Time
Workshop external mode.
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Gauges Blockset™ Release Notes
External Mode Su
Support for exte
1.1.1 allows you
connect to thro
Windows Target
For more infor
the Real-Time
Block Parame
Anewfield,
Parameters
This field
&GaugesBl
queried th
Version 1
value of t
former ap
time ste
The Even
cause th
.1.1, when you move a dial, an event occurs that changes the output
he block. This new event-driven approach is more efficient than the
proach of repeatedly requesting the same information at successive
ps.
evalueoftheoutputtobeupdated.
rnal mode in Dials & Gauges Blockset software Version
to incorporate dials and gauges into any target that you can
ugh e xternal mode (e.g., see the xPC Target™ and Real-Time
™ documentation for those products for details).
mation about external mode, see the “External Mode” section of
Workshop documentation.
ters Dialog Boxes Enhanced
Event on which to output, has been added to the Block
dialog box for dials.
has been added to allow dial controls to be more efficient. In Dials
ockset software Version 1.0, at each time step the application
e dial for its value. Now, in Dials & Gauges Blockset software
t on which to output field allows you to specify what events will
pport
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Note Th
Versi
1.1.1
e field that was called Event in Dials & Gauges Blockset software
on 1.0 has been renamed in Dials & Gauges Blockset software Version
;itisnowcalledOther events and handlers.
Compatibility Considerations
you open a Version 1.0 model with Version 1.1.1, default values may be
When
matically inserted in the Event on which to output field. This occurs
auto
built-in Dials & Gauges Blockset blocks when this field is empty.
for
Version 1.1.1 (R12.1) Dials & Gauges Blockset Software
Aircraft and Joystick Demo Controls Added
The Global Majic ActiveX Library, dng_gmslib,containstwonewdemo
sublibraries:
• Demo Aircraft Instruments
• Demos Joystick Control
These sublibraries contain controls that use time-limited evaluation licenses
from Global Majic, Inc. Contact The MathWorks for details about purchasing
full licenses for those controls.
Double-Clicking Response Changed
In V1.0, double-clicking on the border of a block displays the Block Parameters
dialog box. In V1.1.1 (R12.1), double-clicking on a block that is supplied with
the blockset (i.e., a built-in block) displays the ActiveX Control Properties
dialog box. If you double -click on a user-created block, the Block Parameters
dialog box is displayed (i.e., the behavior is the same as in V1.0).
Compatibility Considerations
Be aware of this change in mouse response when you double-click on blocks
in this blockset.
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Compatibility Summary for Gauges Blockset Software
This table summarizes new features and changes that might cause
incompatibilities when you upgrade from an earlier version, or wh en you
use files on multiple versions. Details are provided in the description of the
new feature or change.
Version (Release) New Features and Changes with
Version Compatib ility Impact
Latest Version
V2.0.5 (R2010a)
V2.0.5 (R2009b)
V2.0.5 (R2009a)
V2.0.5 (R2008b)
V2.0.5 (R2008a)
V2.0.5 (R2007b)
V2.0.5 (R2007a)
V2.0.4 (R2006b)
V2.0.3 (R2006a)
V2.0.2 (R14SP3)
V2.0.1 (R14SP2)
V2.0.0 (R14SP1) See th e Compatibility
V1.2 (R14) See the Compatibility
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
Considerations subheading
for “Changes Since V1.2 (R14)” on
page 15.
Considerations subheading
for this new feature or change:
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• “Block Customizations Saved in
Model File” on page 18
Compatibility Summary for Gauges Blockset™ Software
Version (Release) New Features and Changes with
Version Compatib ility Impact
V1.1.2 (R13) See the Compatibility
Considerations subheading
for each of these new features or
changes:
• “Numerical Value of Buttons and
Switches Changed” on page 19
• “Off-Block Control Parameter
Removed” on page 20
V1.1.1 (R12.1) See the Compatibility
Considerations subheading
for each of these new features or
changes:
• “Block Parameters Dialog Boxes
Enhanced” on page 22
• “Double-Clicking Response
Changed” on page 23
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