--- title: "Platform Release 252 - May 2023" slug: "factory-252-release-may-2023" tags: ["Factory Release"] updated: 2024-04-10T20:02:47Z published: 2024-04-10T20:02:47Z canonical: "support.tulip.co/factory-252-release-may-2023" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.tulip.co/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Platform Release 252 - May 2023 Factory 252 is here and it has numerous **UI updates** including a refreshed header menu and the App Editor has a new look that aligns with Tulip Platform's UI design. **Shop Floor** page users may see a new warning banner about unassigned display devices. Unassigned display devices will soon be prevented from running Tulip Apps, and we encourage admins to assign them to stations or remove app assignments from them. **Player Serial Triggers** have expanded configuration options, allowing for serial connection with more devices expanded serial device support. Finally, we’re releasing of the **Tulip Vision Barcode Detector** allowing for more integrated Vision apps. Let us know your thoughts in our [Community Forums](https://community.tulip.co/t/release-252-discussion-thread-may-2023/8258). ## UI Updates ### New Header Menu We've updated the **header menu** with increased functionality. The header now highlights the current page in both the section and hover menu. This will make it easier to understand which section and page you're on at all times. Additionally, the header menu has an updated font and colors. Fonts have been unified across the entire platform for a more consistent experience. There are no changes to fonts used in Tulip apps. ![ezgif-5-83fa8c153a.gif](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/ezgif-5-83fa8c153a.gif) [Video for "Release Announcement - New Navigation Style.mp4"](https://tulip.widen.net/view/video/aqvjryhtj9/Release-Announcement---New-Navigation-Style.mp4?t.download=true&u=gjbdww) ### App Editor Refreshed Look The **App Editor** has been given a fresh new look. This change brings the app editor in line with the rest of the UI design for the Tulip Platform. It is purely aesthetic, and you will be able to find all your favorite tools such as the Widgets, Trigger Editor, menus, etc. in the same place. ![ezgif-4-448fdbc535.gif](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/ezgif-4-448fdbc535.gif) ### Unassigned Display Devices Soon, Tulip will begin preventing **unassigned Display Devices** from running Tulip Applications. Unassigned display devices can exhibit behavior that is outside what account owners or admins can permit. Users will now see a warning on the Shop Floor --> Stations page if they have display devices that are not assigned to a Station and running Tulip Apps. We encourage all admins and account owners who encounter this warning to review the status of their [display devices](/r230/docs/what-is-the-display-devices-page) and either assign them to a station or remove app assignments from them. We will provide updates in the coming weeks regarding when unassigned display devices will be prevented from running applications. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/image%28100%29.png) ## App Editor Updates ### Expanded Player Serials The **Player Serial Triggers** now have increased functionality for 'Connect with options.' This opens up more configuration options, enabling serial connection to more devices. Specifically, we've added options for data bits, stop bits, parity, and flow control. As with all [triggers](/r230/docs/what-are-triggers), each value is customizable, so you can implement just about anything your serial device will need. ![ezgif-4-153d6045b2.gif](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/ezgif-4-153d6045b2.gif) ### Trigger Error Handling We've refined the **trigger error handling** options in the App Editor. With this change, it is easier to understand the behavior of an app when a trigger error is encountered. Users can choose to either have the app **stop the remaining triggers or to continue on**. The option is now only visible when multiple triggers are configured. This can be configured separately for different trigger types (e.g., On Step Enter, [Timers](/r230/docs/how-to-make-a-time-based-trigger), etc.). ![ezgif-4-81b2c72854.gif](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/ezgif-4-81b2c72854.gif) ## Vision ### Barcode Detector The **Barcode Detector** allows Tulip Vision users to perform barcode scanning while simultaneously running other detectors. This means app builders no longer need to create separate steps for barcode scanning. App builders can now incorporate barcode scanning Events with other [Tulip Vision](/r230/docs/getting-started-with-vision) events. ![ezgif-1-178929a9c7.gif](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/ezgif-1-178929a9c7.gif) ### Improved Default Camera Naming **New Cameras** are now created with more unique names to make them easier to distinguish between each other in menus. Camera names by default will be `CameraVendor` `CameraType`. ex.) “Logitech RGB Camera” `CameraVendor` = Logitech `CameraType` = RBG Camera ![ezgif-5-65902c6a26.gif](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/ezgif-5-65902c6a26.gif) ## Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements - Improved error messaging when creating Operator user with blank BadgeID. BadgeID field is not highlighted and error message is shown to make the issue more apparent. - Minor design improvements to the confirmation popover menus to align with the design system. - Improved toggle buttons throughout the platform. - Resolved a regression that prevented table queries and aggregations from being imported to a new site. - Resolved issue where `SUM` and `COUNT` in table aggregations was returning the same result. - Fixed minor instability issues with the Analytics Editor - Fixed issue where cameras were not detected in the Windows Player when using the camera widget. - Resolved issue with Date Picker Widget does not display variable background and border colors. - Fixed issue where ‘export as .csv’ was failing for shared Dashboard Analyses ## Full List of Ticket ID included in Release If you are tracking any of these tickets and would like more details, please contact Tulip Customer Support via [support@tulip.co](http://support@tulip.co) or live chat through your instance. PLAT-21044 PLAT-21012 PLAT-20999 PLAT-20899 PLAT-20891 PLAT-20883 PLAT-20880 PLAT-20859 PLAT-20846 PLAT-20833 PLAT-20827 PLAT-20818 PLAT-20817 PLAT-20816 PLAT-20815 PLAT-20814 PLAT-20810 PLAT-20808 PLAT-20799 PLAT-20798 PLAT-20784 PLAT-20776 PLAT-20756 PLAT-20754 PLAT-20736 PLAT-20730 PLAT-20705 PLAT-20704 PLAT-20701 PLAT-20700 PLAT-20699 PLAT-20697 PLAT-20696 PLAT-20689 PLAT-20673 PLAT-20667 PLAT-20663 PLAT-20660 PLAT-20646 PLAT-20640 PLAT-20636 PLAT-20627 PLAT-20624 PLAT-20622 PLAT-20618 PLAT-20607 PLAT-20606 PLAT-20602 PLAT-20601 PLAT-20599 PLAT-20598 PLAT-20577 PLAT-20568 PLAT-20567 PLAT-20561 PLAT-20560 PLAT-20531 PLAT-20530 PLAT-20519 PLAT-20509 PLAT-20507 PLAT-20505 PLAT-20504 PLAT-20503 PLAT-20501 PLAT-20497 PLAT-20483 PLAT-20482 PLAT-20452 PLAT-20448 PLAT-20447 PLAT-20446 PLAT-20442 PLAT-20433 PLAT-20420 PLAT-20419 PLAT-20417 PLAT-20411 PLAT-20409 PLAT-20404 PLAT-20402 PLAT-20377 PLAT-20372 PLAT-20368 PLAT-20360 PLAT-20348 PLAT-20347 PLAT-20346 PLAT-20345 PLAT-20344 PLAT-20325 PLAT-20315 PLAT-20312 PLAT-20300 PLAT-20299 PLAT-20291 PLAT-20290 PLAT-20287 PLAT-20283 PLAT-20270 PLAT-20252 PLAT-20222 PLAT-20217 PLAT-20216 PLAT-20204 PLAT-20201 PLAT-20193 PLAT-20182 PLAT-20177 PLAT-20176 PLAT-20163 PLAT-20321 PLAT-20133 PLAT-20116 PLAT-20106 PLAT-20068 PLAT-20061 PLAT-20057 PLAT-20042 PLAT-20008 PLAT-20004 PLAT-20000 PLAT-19957 PLAT-19955 PLAT-19940 PLAT-19869 PLAT-19807 PLAT-19806 PLAT-19777 PLAT-19727 PLAT-19725 PLAT-19721 PLAT-19691 PLAT-19688 PLAT-19670 PLAT-19621 PLAT-19616 PLAT-19613 PLAT-19612 PLAT-19582 PLAT-19570 PLAT-19360 PLAT-19326 PLAT-19282 PLAT-19219 PLAT-19158 PLAT-19052 PLAT-19288 PLAT-18850 PLAT-18827 PLAT-18816 PLAT-18789 PLAT-18668 PLAT-18622 PLAT-18583 PLAT-18348 PLAT-18346 PLAT-18345 PLAT-18150 PLAT-18014 PLAT-17855 PLAT-17681 PLAT-17680 PLAT-17529 PLAT-17176 PLAT-17156 PLAT-17147 PLAT-16959 PLAT-16842 PLAT-16664 PLAT-14703 PLAT-14585 PLAT-14432 PLAT-14403 PLAT-13270 PLAT-11914 PLAT-10416 PLAT-9250 PLAT-7955 **App Editor** The web interface used for building applications. Where you design a user interface, add logic, and connect your applications to **Tables**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-13%20at%207.50.23%20AM.png) **Widgets** **Widgets**are the elements that make up a specific **App Step.**Widgets can display information to users, collect user input, or trigger app logic. *Common widgets include: Interactive Tables, Number inputs, Machine attribute widgets, and more.* **Trigger** **Triggers** are groups of logic that are tied to an app event, such as step open, timer, widget interaction, etc. App builders can add triggers to **widgets**, **machines**, **devices**, **apps**, and **steps**. **Triggers** can contain **actions**, **transitions**, and **conditions**. **Interface (Display Device)** **Note:**From r283 onwards, display devices are renamed interfaces. Users interact with Tulip applications through physical devices like touchscreens, PC monitors, mobile devices, and LCD screens. We refer to these as **display devices**. Display devices are always paired with a **station** during the application publication process. **Station** **Stations**are a digital representation of a physical place or device in your facility. Stations are 1:1 with **Interfaces (display devices)** running Tulip Player, but Stations can also be assigned **Edge Devices,**Tulip Vision Camera Configurations, Machines,****and more. **Tulip Vision** **Vision**is a simple no-code tool to use cameras for visual inspection, process adherence, equipment, personnel, and material tracking on the shop floor. **Events** **Events**are **Triggers**fired by Custom **Widgets.**Users can configure as many Events as they want, and events can carry a payload of data to be used in a **Trigger.**