A new dialog wizard guides through the solution creation process. 

Create new Solution Wizard

The user can now choose to store a solution in singe or multi file format. This format is used for the whole solution and also for projects that are imported into the solution.

• Single File Format
  • All data is saved in a single binary file
    (exclusive checkout required)
• Multi File Format
  • All data is saved as text file in specific folder
    (used for version control systems (GIT)) 

Within a solution the DATAFLOW Designer enables to either create a System Project or a Library Project. A Library Project can be used to design Data Types that can be shared by multiple Projects.

It is now possible to create a new Project within a Solution. This way it is possible to have multiple Projects in one Solution.

Create New Project

It is now possible to import a Project to a Solution. This way it is possible to have multiple Projects in one Solution.

Import Project

It is now possible to reference a Project to a Solution. This way it is possible re-use components in multiple Solutions.

Reference a Project

DATAFLOW Designer now supports multiple Annotation Types.

• Comment
• Question
• TO DO
• Bug
• Rationale
• Remark

Annotation List

To keep an overview about all the annotations used in the project an Annotation List is provided. 

The DATAFLOW Designer can now bulk export images for all diagrams in a solution/project.

Export Project/Solution as Image

The DATAFLOW Designer can now distinguish between exporting a solution or a project to a PDF document.

Export Diagram/Project/Solution as Image

Sink and Source elements can now also be used for Hardware Channels. This helps to create cleaner System Designs diagrams.

 Sink and Source

Sink and Source elements can now also be used for Hardware Channels. This helps to create cleaner System Designs diagrams.

 Sink and Source

In the DATAFLOW Designer Application the user can adjust many preset options to personalize the user experience and the behavior when designing new projects.

There are two new Data Types available in the Data Type management section.

• Struct
• Custom Type

The Build Configuration

There are many improvements for defining Data Types.

• Allow sort and filter for Enumerations
• Allow multi select to re-order Enumerations
• Sorting the list of Fields
• Filter the list of Fields
• Find and Replace inside the Data Type Editor

Explorer Views

The Explorer now offers different view modes:

• Decomposition View
• Solution View
• Namespace View
• Category View

The View Mode can be changed in the drop down below the close window button.

Create Elements

The Explorer offers a menu to create new System-, Software- and Data Type items.

Open Output Folder

Open Source Code Output Folder from the Ribbon Menu

Navigation Buttons

Icons are now included in dialog navigation buttons.

• Exit button to close the application is now available in the File Menu
• The order of the menu items is updated
  
• Tooltips are now available for all buttons, similar to the ones shown for the Ribbon Buttons

Ribbon Functions

New functions are now accessible from the Home Ribbon

• Open Solution Folder
• Build Configuration
• Import/Export Build Configurations

Drag Diagram Content

Navigate within a diagram using the middle mouse button. A specific cursor indicates that the diagram can be moved around.