Whelen Command

Release Notes

06/02/2025

Ver # 2.3.16.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Fleet Rack Arrow lighthead tooltip had a blank parentheses
  • Files containing imported Push Bumper BXRs were not opening
  • RST SOLO/DUO Inner Edge TA patterns were reversed
  • Corrected labelling of the low current outputs in Core

What’s New:

  • Added MUTCD Sequence On/Off Flash pattern and Single Flash 40 MUTCD

05/08/2025

Ver # 2.3.15.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Resolved an issue that was preventing some configurations from opening in the latest version
  • Resolved an issue that was preventing the creation of a Core-R config with a 21 and slide

05/05/2025

Ver # 2.3.14.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Closing the preset window before applying the Arges Sweep Preset to an existing configuration would change Virtual Names to default settings.
  • WCX FST 5 lamp and RST 8, 10, 12 Upper housing inner edges had some incorrect mappings

What’s New:

  • WCX Fleet Rack Arrow

04/07/2025

Ver # 2.3.13.0

CANport Updates:

  • Beginning with model year 2025, Ram trucks will now be listed under the ‘Make’ Ram in Vehicle Options
  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • USA 2025 Ram 1500
    • USA 2024 Chrysler Pacifica
    • USA 2024 Jeep Wagoneer
  • Updated the following vehicle:
    • USA 2024 Chevy - Blazer EV - Corrected issue with Brake Service signal when using OEM tailight flasher

03/10/2025

Ver # 2.3.12.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Siren tone programming would change in the configuration under certain circumstances
  • Adjusting Presets changed the Slide Switch Input abbreviations on a 15 Button Hand Held
  • Adding a new state to a multi-state button would modify the indicator settings on the other states of that input
  • The Push Bumper tooltip would display a lighthead name when hovering over certain parts of the layout
  • Changes were not reflected in the programming view when restoring and applying new Presets

What’s New:

  • Added new Siren Tones “Wail 600 1800” and “Yelp 600 1800”

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicle:
    • USA 2025 Chevy Tahoe

02/10/2025

Ver # 2.3.11.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Adding “Multi-State Flood” preset to RX series Justice Duo lightbars would display an error
  • SteadyLock would not function on the WCX Push Bumpers

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • USA 2025 Chevy Silverado HD
    • USA 2025 Ford Super Duty
    • USA 2024 Chevy Suburban

01/13/2025

Ver # 2.3.10.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Double clicking to open a Command file was not displaying “Config opened” in the History window

What’s New:

  • WCX Push Bumpers
  • WCX Remote 24 Expansion

12/09/2024

Ver # 2.3.9.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Renamed Low current outputs were not showing with their given name on the Output Diagnostics window.

11/11/2024

Ver # 2.3.8.0

Bug Fixes:

  • When using Speed Sense Output on Core-S the Dry Contact Output was being duplicated on Save and Reopen

What’s New:

  • Added Edge 9XT and 9XS models to Design Lightbar

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicle:
    • USA 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

10/15/2024

Ver # 2.3.6.0

Bug Fixes:

  • TA Module Lamp labeling would become incorrect when the file was saved
  • Addressed an issue where 2250 Lightheads were set to a higher intensity when set to the On flash pattern

What’s New:

  • Increased Device Limit for Core-C

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicle:
    • USA Freightliner Chassis J1939

09/16/2024

Ver # 2.3.5.0

Bug Fixes:

  • 3 Patten Loop preset was not turning on all diodes on SOLO WCX lightbars
  • Restoring Default presets was applying incorrectly for the WCX Knob and Slide control head

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • USA 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
    • USA 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E

08/19/2024

Ver # 2.3.4.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Custom Output names were not being displayed when using Assign Steady Lock

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • European 2023 BMW 330
    • USA 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility
  • Updated the following vehicles:
    • USA Rosenbauer Chasis J1939 - Added new signals

07/22/2024

Ver # 2.3.3.0

Bug Fixes:

  • WCX 15 Button Hand Held was showing the default functions after clearing all buttons and changing/adding new hardware

06/24/2024

Ver # 2.3.2.0

Bug Fixes:

  • WC control heads would have the activity tone removed when loading a file
  • Clicking Refresh on the Output Diagnostics window would clear the checkboxes but not reset the output devices

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • USA 2024 Chevy Silverado HD
    • USA 2024 Dodge RAM 5500

05/28/2024

Ver # 2.3.1.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Deleting a vehicle from a configuration would remove some programmed presets
  • The Multi-State Flood preset would cause Command to crash when applied to a TRIO FST with Take Downs
  • Alley preset was incorrectly displayed when an Inner Edge was added
  • Programming Low Power on an input would occasionally cause some patterns to be removed on a save/open

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • USA 2024 Chevy Tahoe
    • USA 2023 Chevy Suburban
    • USA 2024 Dodge Durango
    • USA 2024 Ford F-150
    • USA 2024 Ford Ranger
  • Updated the following vehicles:
    • USA 2024 Chevy Silverado - Turn Signals not activating in certain conditions
    • USA 2023 Chevy Silverado - Turn Signals not activating in certain conditions
    • USA 2022 Chevy Silverado - Turn Signals not activating in certain conditions

04/29/2024

Ver # 2.3.0.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Cycling Virtual inputs Time field would revert on Press 1
  • Customer Info had incorrect character limit
  • Vehicle Safety Gateway Cloud Inputs were not displaying in Instruction Viewer

What’s New:

  • New Fault Input may now be programmed in compatible WCX systems to notify when an output is outside of its normal operating range (Firmware update required)
  • Outputs may now be turned on via the new Output Diagnostics window when connected to a WCX control system (Firmware update required)
  • Added a tooltip to Vehicle Safety Gateway Cloud Inputs to display their default name
  • Added Find All References to the Vehicle Safety Gateway screen
  • Updated Help File

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • USA 2024 Ford Super Duty (CANport harness coming soon!)
    • USA 2023 Chevy Tahoe (CANport harness coming soon!)
  • Updated the following vehicles:
    • USA 2023 Ford Super Duty - Fixed Turn Signal & Hazards inputs not activating in certain conditions

04/01/2024

Ver # 2.2.27.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Find All References was not displaying instructions in Events
  • Canceling a lightbar or inner edge edit would retain any changes to the lighthead colors
  • Undoing a hardware change wasn’t updating everything in the program view

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • USA 2024 Chevy Silverado (CANport harness coming soon!)
    • USA 2023 Chevy Silverado (CANport harness coming soon!)
    • USA 2023 Chevy Silverado HD
    • USA 2024 Chevy Blazer EV (CANport harness coming soon!)
    • USA 2024 Ford Escape
    • USA 2024 Ford E-Series
    • USA 2024 Ford Expedition
    • USA 2024 Ford Interceptor Utility
    • USA 2024 Ford Maverick
    • USA 2023 Ford Super Duty (CANport harness coming soon!)
    • USA Ford Transit 2024 (CANport harness coming soon!)
    • USA Ford Transit 2023 (CANport harness coming soon!)

03/04/2024

Ver # 2.2.26.0

Bug Fixes:

  • SOLO, DUO, and TRIO WCX Tracer BXR files were causing duplicate devices to be shown in Simulate
  • The Event Overview window was showing output instructions as pattern override
  • The Lightbar Light Sensor was being added to the bottom of the priority list when adding a lightbar to an existing config

What’s New:

  • Vehicle Safety Gateway input numbers are now displayed on the VSG page

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • USA J1939 Rosenbauer Chassis
    • USA J1939 Spartan Chassis

02/05/2024

Ver # 2.2.25.0

What’s New:

  • Added new Tracer color options
  • Event instructions may now be collapsed and expanded in the Instruction Viewer
  • Added a button linking to the Simulate application under the Help menu and adjacent to Priorities

01/15/2024

Ver # 2.2.24.0

Bug Fixes:

  • FST 5 Lamp Inner Edges were being displayed as Driver Side lightbars
  • Editing the Vehicle would cause the Priorities List to get shuffled
  • Editing/changing Arges would edit the Arges priorities

What’s New:

  • The Arges Wheel Direction preset now requires a vehicle with a Steering Wheel signal to be added
  • Added Amber/Green Lighthead and Tracer color options

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • USA 2022 Ram 1500 Classic
    • USA 2023 Ram 1500 Classic
    • USA 2023 Dodge Charger
    • USA 2023 Ram 1500
    • USA 2023 Ram 2500
    • USA 2024 Ram 1500
    • USA 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • Updated the following vehicles:
    • USA 2022 Silverado HD - Headlights
    • USA 2022 Silverado HD - Turn Signals

12/11/2023

Ver # 2.2.23.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Multi-state presets had the incorrect description
  • When Adding an Arges mid config the Arges Sweep preset would overwrite the control head label

What’s New:

  • 10-30V Remote 16 Expansion is now available for Core-C

11/15/2023

Ver # 2.2.22.0

Bug Fixes:

  • The CANport option on the Tranfer window was missing in Carbide & Cantrol
  • WC Inner Edges and Lightbars with duplicate lightheads were not displaying properly

11/13/2023

Ver # 2.2.21.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Lightbar outputs would sometimes be duplicated when extracting a WC Control Point config
  • TA patterns were not phasing correctly when applied to larger WCX lightbars
  • Adding a WCX XLP Inner Edge to a Core Control Point would throw an error
  • The WCX Large Single button control head was not available under Core-R and Core-S
  • Selecting multiple signals with the same states in WC Canport would crash the program
  • Misc. UI errors

What’s New:

  • 13 Button WCX Control Head
  • Added DUO and TRIO versions of the following patterns:
    • Action Flash
    • Comet Flash 75
    • Double Flash 75
    • Double Flash 150
    • Long Flash 75
    • Signal Alert 60
    • Signal Alert 75
    • Single Flash 60
    • Single Flash 75
    • Single Flash 150
    • Single Flash 300
  • Added DUO and TRIO flash pattern filters
  • Added a Model Number List next to the Choose your product dropdown
  • Added a help tooltip for Installation ID on the My Hardware screen
  • Added a notification to the Transfer window when duplicate WCX hardware is detected in a config

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for European 2022 BMW 330

10/16/2023

Ver # 2.2.18.0

Bug Fixes:

  • FST Inner Edges were turning on the passenger side when the driver’s side was programmed
  • WCX 2250 was getting an incorrect instruction when an On pattern was applied via the Action drop-down

What’s New:

  • 10-30v Remote 16 Expansion Module
  • Command will notify if an imported BXR file is missing necessary information

09/18/2023

Ver # 2.2.17.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Push to Talk instructions were not being displayed in Core-R when first initializing the configuration
  • The default Horn Ring preset input did not match the instruction guide for Core-S and Core-S w/ Howler

What’s New:

  • Find All References now properly supports searching Tones in WC control systems
  • Intensity sliders are now disabled for Dry Contact Relays

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • USA 2023 Dodge Durango
    • USA 2023 Ford Ranger

08/21/2023

Ver # 2.2.16.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Adding or Removing the Photocell when editing a lightbar would clear all lightbar instructions without a toast notification
  • Selecting both Howler and Internal Siren would allow you to apply Reduced Power on the Howler
  • The Relay output tooltip and print out description on the HHS3200 and HHS4200 were incorrect
  • Added missing “Red” control head label for WCX control heads
  • Clearing the Push to Talk input on a Core-R with a control head would crash Command

07/24/2023

Ver # 2.2.15.0

Bug Fixes:

  • The highest trip point was always the one getting activated in Core-S
  • Phasing on Front Inner Edges when using “Alternate” was setting the driver side phase to 180
  • Core-C was limiting hardware based on the order of adding and removing hardware
  • The Cabin speaker mode description text was being cut off

What’s New:

  • Core-S 24V
  • Added new siren tone “KSA Airhorn” for WC control systems
  • The Cabin Speaker may now be set to Sync or Unsync

06/26/2023

Ver # 2.2.14.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Selecting lightheads on 2250 was difficult due to the placement of the driver and passenger labels
  • Adding an XLP to a new Core Control Point config would display an error

What’s New:

  • Siren Mode now defaults to Unsync
  • Added new siren tone “KSA Airhorn”
  • Added WCX 2250 w/ BTT to Design Lightbar
  • Added new flash pattern filters to simplify programming for compliance

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • European 2023 Skoda Superb
    • USA 2023 Ford Escape

05/29/2023

Ver # 2.2.13.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Removing hardware and then reopening the STEADY-LOCK window would crash Command

What’s New:

  • VSG Geofence logic may now be programmed
  • Driver and Passenger sides are now labeled on the Lightbar page
  • 2 Tracer BXRs may now be imported for Core Control Point
  • Flash Pattern compliances may now be searched to simplify programming
  • Added a Description Note to Sync / Unsync on the Tones page

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • USA 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning
    • USA 2023 Ford Interceptor Utility
    • USA 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

05/01/2023

Ver # 2.2.12.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Programming certain patterns on WC lightbars would cause flash patterns to change in the configuration
  • Lightbar Drivers Side Cable option was not being saved

What’s New:

  • VSG HAAS Responder 2 Responder may now be programmed to notify the vehicle operator of a potential collision with another VSG or HAAS HA5 equipped vehicle
  • VSG Inputs 1-8 may now be programmed
  • VSG Signal Quality input may now be programmed to display when the signal quality is Good or Poor
  • Steady-Lock window will now display text when a control system is not connected

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for USA 2023 Ford Expedition

04/04/2023

Ver # 2.2.11.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Lightheads would be deselected when sorting Action, Cruise, Power, Phase or Delay columns
  • Inner Edge hardware would lose default lighthead names after Save/Open
  • The Config Match column was not populating in the Steady-Lock window while a configuration was open
  • Certain flash patterns were being re-assigned after Save/Open

What’s New:

  • Updated Core-C hardware limitations to support the following configurations:
    • 1 WCX lightbar and 1 WCX 2250
    • 1 WCX Mini lightbar and 1 WCX 2250
    • 2 WCX 2250
  • Update Output J15-12’s label in both versions of Core-S
  • Added padding to 2250 so that the first lighthead was not getting cut off on smaller resolutions

03/15/2023

Ver # 2.2.10.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Corrected label for Edge 9TX and 9SX from 56 in. to 54 in.

What’s New:

  • Added all Edge lightbar sizes to Design Lightbar

03/06/2023

Ver # 2.2.9.0

Bug Fixes:

  • The DVM Tones directory was not being created on new installs of Command
  • Outputs with just a Cruise instruction were not being shown in the Instruction Viewer
  • WCX Tracer was not displaying pattern icons on the modules
  • Unsync was not applying the proper delay on RST Inner Edges
  • Ignition Sense input was incorrectly displaying
  • Patterns would sometimes have to be reapplied to WC Justice bars in order to work
  • Cruise and Backlight instructions were displaying improperly in Instruction Viewer under rare circumstances
  • Instruction Viewer & Events Viewer would display empty under certain circumstances

What’s New:

  • STEADY-LOCK™ feature. Set your STEADY-LOCK capable lightheads to steady through Command without the need to scan-lock lightheads
  • Control heads are now filtered by generation in WCX control systems
  • Added Edge 9X bars to Design Lightbar
  • Sync and Unsync instructions are now displayed in Instruction Viewer

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • USA 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E
    • European 2022 Mercedes Sprinter

02/06/2023

Ver # 2.2.8.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Icons were being displayed enlarged on the Knob and 6 Control Head
  • 13 Button Handheld TA drop down was empty
  • The photocell option was incorrectly being displayed for Mini WCX bars
  • Lighthead names were being lost on lightbars

What’s New:

  • WCX Large One Button Control Head
  • TA Presets switch types are now press on release off for Core Control Point and WeCan Control Point
  • Updated phasing on RST Inner Edges to match FST Inner Edge and Lightbar phasing
  • Cleaned up shutdown delay instructions in Instruction Viewer for WC control systems

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • European 2022 Audi A4
    • USA 2022 Dodge Ram 2500
    • USA 2023 Ford F-150

01/17/2023

Ver # 2.2.7.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Resolved an issue where WC Justice bars were not being properly phased

01/09/2023

Ver # 2.2.6.0

Bug Fixes:

  • The T3 Override virtual input would be created when no presets were selected
  • Editing a lightbar would cause it to become unchecked in the Presets window
  • Update Firmware window would incorrectly display 2 lightbars needing a firmware update
  • DVM files would still remain after a DVM was removed from Command

What’s New:

  • Added Arges Wheel Direction preset
  • Added the ability to configure all Arges presets when adding hardware mid-configuration
  • TA patterns and presets will now apply to amber colored lightheads
  • Increased the contrast between enabled and disabled shortcuts

Happy New Year!


12/12/2022

Ver # 2.2.5.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Cloud Inputs were listed twice in Instruction Viewer
  • Corrected Ford Kuga vehicle name
  • Misc. UI Error in Legacy Pattern Setting

What’s New:

  • Core-S
  • Core-S w/ Howler
  • Added assigned output colors to print

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • European 2022 Volvo V90
    • USA 2022 Tesla Model Y (v2022.28.2)
  • Moving forward all Tesla CAN support will include the firmware version of the vehicle as that will dictate compatible signals in place of vehicle model year

11/14/2022

Ver # 2.2.4.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Outputs would sometimes get lost when utilizing a speed sense output
  • 2250 would not be displayed in the My Hardware list when navigating to it mid-configuration
  • 2250 incorrectly displayed a photocell option
  • Lightbar Cruise instructions were being listed under Indicators in the Instruction Viewer
  • Lightbar instructions were being formatted incorrectly in the Events Overview window
  • Misc. Error in Preset descriptions

What’s New:

  • Knob & 6 WCX control head
  • Custom Output Groups may now be included in the print feature
  • Arges presets are now automatically applied when adding hardware mid-configuration
  • Instructions targeting the Ignition Sense input are now displayed in the Instruction Viewer
  • Updated VSG Input instructions in Instruction Viewer
  • Moved Pre Legacy Pattern Table settings to the Configuration Settings window

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • European 2022 BMW X5
    • European 2022 Ford Kugor
    • European 2022 Skoda Enyaq
    • European 2022 Tesla Model 3
    • European 2022 Tesla Model Y
    • European 2022 Volvo XC90
    • USA 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

10/17/2022

Ver # 2.2.3.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Mini lightbars were unable to be edited in My Hardware
  • Find All References would return no results when used on Arges Pan, Tilt, or Set Control Master
  • Core-C had Backlight and Cruise texts overlapping on the Outputs screen
  • Siren Power Settings would display under Outputs in Instruction Viewer
  • History window would not show proper output names after assigning to a group
  • WC BXRs were incorrectly reporting as WCX BXRs
  • Actions would not be applied to all Tracer color modules if they were selected via click drag
  • Core-C diagnostic indicator could not be unchecked
  • USB drivers were unable to be installed

What’s New:

  • Updated display of Low Power, Tracer, V2V Sync, and VSG instructions in Instruction Viewer
  • Added Region drop down to the Vehicle Options window
  • Added new Tracer colors
  • Updated Command background and programming view

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • European 2022 Volvo V60
    • European 2022 Volvo XC90

09/19/2022

Ver # 2.2.2.0

Bug Fixes:

  • CenCom Sapphire control head icons were displaying with Core-C
  • WCX Tracer Color module was not changing to None when None was selected
  • Event instructions would sometimes be listed under the Inputs category
  • Adding a control head would change the lightbar output names to the control head output names

What’s New:

  • Custom Output Groups may now be named
  • Arges instructions will now appear under their own category in Instruction Viewer
  • WCX 2250 added to Design Lightbar window

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • 2022 Dodge RAM 1500
    • 2022 Chevy Silverado HD

08/23/2022

Ver # 2.2.1.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Lightheads and Outputs were unable to have their colors modified

08/23/2022

Ver # 2.2.0.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Speed Sense output was not persisting on Extract/Open
  • Diagnostic Indicator intensity was not being retained for some hardware
  • Files with empty lightbar cells would sometimes get into a state where they were unable to be opened/transferred

What’s New:

  • Instruction Viewer has been categorized and organized
  • Added the ability to refine Instruction Viewer searchs by using quotes (Example: “Lighthead 1”)
  • Added the ability to search by device in Instruction Viewer using + (Example: FST + Lighthead 27)
  • Locked the Tracer segments to maintain the color options for programming clarification
  • Refined available patterns for Arges
  • Updated Preset descriptions

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • 2022 Dodge Charger
    • 2022 Dodge Durango

07/26/2022

Ver # 2.1.11.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Tracer color modules would disappear under certain circumstances
  • Dry Contact Relay output in Core-R would not retain its Action instruction on open
  • Tracer Hardware Type would be lost on save/reopen

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • 2022 Ford Expedition
    • 2022 Chevy Suburban

06/27/2022

Ver # 2.1.10.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Core-R siren file size was being reported incorrectly
  • DVI Single Flash 60 Day/Simmer would fall out of phase
  • Multiple lightbars with photocells would show two photocells for each lightbar in Core-R
  • Corrected Red/Blue/Amber Tracer to Blue/Amber/Red
  • Empty lights in lightbars could be selected and assigned flash patterns

What’s New:

  • Updated RST Inner Edge names for Pickup Truck mounting clarification
  • Outputs added to a group will now be listed from lowest to highest by default
  • A popup will now display if a firmware update fails

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for 2022 Chevy Tahoe

06/02/2022

Ver # 2.1.9.0

Bug Fixes:

  • VSG Inputs were not retaining custom names
  • TA presets had some lightheads being set as Pattern Override

What’s New:

  • Added 10 and 12 lamp TA patterns
  • Added Gunlock Countdown preset
  • Updated WCX Control Head labels
  • Updated Help file with WCX Tracer

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • 2022 Ford F150
    • 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E

05/03/2022

Ver # 2.1.8.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Copy/Pasting input didn’t update the matching indicator name
  • Setting Cruise Intensity while in an output group was not being retained
  • Adding multiple outputs to a group stayed selected without displaying it in the UI
  • Tracer could incorrectly be added to Core-C via Import Device
  • WCX Tracer modules would overlap when importing via BXR

What’s New:

  • Tracer color module will now reflect the chosen color in the dropdown
  • WCX Control head indiciators may now be grouped
  • Updated Submit Feedback to Contact Technical Support
  • Lightbar Photocell is now checked by default

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • 2022 Ford Escape
    • 2022 Ford Transit 350
  • Updated the following vehicles:
    • 2021 Chevy Tahoe - Key - ACC
    • 2021 Chevy Tahoe - Key - IGN
    • 2021 Chevy Suburban - Key - ACC
    • 2021 Chevy Suburban - Key - IGN

04/04/2022

Ver # 2.1.7.0

What’s New:

  • WCX Tracer
  • Core-C
  • 6 & Slide WCX Control Head
  • Additional VSG Inputs (Requires VSG firmware version 3.0.37 or newer)
  • Updated WCX control head layovers

03/07/2022

Ver # 2.1.4.0

Bug Fixes:

  • TA Preset warning patterns needed to be re-applied to work on WC systems.
  • Changes made to outputs while in a Group were not being captured under the History window.
  • Command would crash when transfer/extracting under specific instances.

What’s New:

  • Added Firmware release notes
  • Added Wire colors to Input tooltips
  • Added a prompt on My Hardware to verify presets before continuing to Program view.

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • 2022 Chevy Colorado
    • 2022 Chevy Silverado LTD
    • 2022 Ford Ranger

02/07/2022

Ver # 2.1.3.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Resolved an issue where a broken or missing directory would cause some files to fail opening or extracting.
  • Single Flash 60 Day and Night had incorrect timing durations.
  • Instruction viewer would display time in milliseconds instead of seconds.

What’s New:

  • Added the ability to group outputs into their own custom categories. (Naming to be added later)
  • Updated the Input Hinting feature to include inputs referenced in events.
  • Added a link to the new Whelen DVM Library in the Manage DVM window.

01/11/2022

Ver # 2.1.2.0

Bug Fixes:

  • 1/4 frequency siren tones for Howler were not being applied when selected

What’s New:

  • Added 5 and 6 Lamp WCX FST to Design Inner Edge
  • Added WCX Mini Freedom IV to Design Lightbar

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for 2022 Ford Interceptor Utility

Happy New Year!


12/13/2021

Ver # 2.1.1.0

Bug Fixes:

  • DVM Tones would not persist when they had the same file name as another tone.
  • Removing the Traffic Advisor cleared flash patterns on other devices.
  • Traffic Advisor patterns would not clear when changing from a 6 to 8 lamp version.
  • Events Overview would display incorrectly when the Input Hinting setting was enabled.

Happy Holidays!


11/15/2021

Ver # 2.1.0.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Applying TA patterns to outputs would always display as the 4 Lamp TA pattern.
  • The Arges Sweep preset was not flashing unless the Double Flash pattern was re-applied.
  • VSG would add instructions to the History window when no changes were made.
  • The UI would not update while in Standard Mode when changing from a multi-state to two state input until you toggled on/off the input.
  • The Analog Trip Point Editor window had the incorrect label for Lower Trip Points.

What’s New:

  • WCX Justice DUO
  • Added visual hinting for inputs without any instructions. You can modify this under File/Settings/Display Settings

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for 2021 Telsa Model Y

10/18/2021

Ver # 2.0.12.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Command would crash when there were problems extracting some configurations
  • Core-R trip points sometimes wouldn’t register if the voltage went above 25.5v

What’s New:

  • TA Presets now turn off the warning lights on DUO and TRIO Lightbars
  • The Color column on the Outputs page can now be sorted
  • Added Select Similar to the Outputs page

09/20/2021

Ver # 2.0.11.0

Bug Fixes:

  • OFF pattern would need to be reapplied to the Driver and Passenger Door presets in order to work.

What’s New:

  • Updated Wail-C and Yelp-C tones.
  • Removed Priority Override option in WCX hardware.

CANport Updates:

  • Updated the following vehicles:
    • 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Tire Pressure - FD

08/24/2021

Ver # 2.0.10.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Backlight dropdown list would sometimes incorrectly display Enable/Disable Cruise
  • Clicking Transfer in the Configure CANport window in WC hardware would sometimes crash Command
  • Core’s Vehicle Speed Sense output could incorrectly be set on High Current and Relay outputs
  • Fixed issue where Command wouldn’t launch on a FIPS enabled system

What’s New:

  • Added Arges Sweep preset
  • Analog inputs are now labled in the printout
  • Updated Single Flash 60 DVI and Single Flash 75 DVI
  • Removed Invert Tilt, Invert Rotation, and Rotation Offset from Arges control head

CANport Updates:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic
    • 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E
    • 2022 Ford Super Duty
    • 2022 Ford E350

07/26/2021

Ver # 2.0.9.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Missing images in help file

07/26/2021

Ver # 2.0.8.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Editing the lightbar did not remove all the previous lightbar data.
  • Copy pasting inputs with a VSG in the config would add a “test” line to the History window.
  • Under certain situations the T3 input would latch on Knob WCX control heads.
  • Trademark and Copyright symbols would open as question marks in saved files, existing files will still display question marks.

What’s New:

  • Updated Help file for the Configuration Settings page.

07/12/2021

Ver # 2.0.7.0

What’s New:

  • Added trademarking to some products
  • Other misc. changes

06/28/2021

Ver # 2.0.6.0

Bug Fixes:

  • WCX control head backlight slider values did not match new values.
  • Command would crash when trying to undo in a Core Control Point config.

What’s New:

  • Core-R
  • Misc. minor changes.

CANport Stuff:

  • Added CANport support for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

06/01/2021

Ver # 2.0.5.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Unable to remove Mini Freedom bars from My Hardware once they were added.
  • Core J11 Dry Contact Relay output would display 0 amps when printed.
  • Speed Sense Output was not being retained for the following vehicles:
    • Chevy Suburban 2021
    • Chevy Tahoe 2021
    • Ford Transit 2018
    • Ford Transit 150 2019
    • Ford Transit 250 2018, 2019
    • Ford Transit 350 2018, 2019

What’s New:

  • Core Control Point
  • High Current Remote Expansion Module
  • Updated Remote 8/16 Expansion default input names
  • WCX hardware Fail Safe Mode added to Configuration Settings (WCX hardware and peripherals firmware must meet minimum to utilize)
    • 3.0.0+ : Core, Core Control Point, Arges Control Head, Arges Spotlight
    • 2.0.0+ : Lightbar, Lightbar Expansion, InnerEdge FST/RST/XLP, Remote 8/16, HC Remote Expansion, TA Module, Core Internal I/O, 21 & Slide WCX, Knob Slide Switch WCX, 15 Button Hand Held WCX, Fifteen Button DIN

CANport Stuff:

  • Added CANport support for the 2021 Dodge Ram 2500

05/03/2021

Ver # 2.0.4.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Two Button Advanced TA and Multi-state Advanced TA presets were not properly turning Off the lightheads.
  • Lighthead 23 in Carbide did not display Pattern Override as an Action.
  • Corrected spelling mistake on “Trans - Rang Manual”.
  • Removed the 6 & Slide from Core due to unsupported hardware.

What’s New:

  • Added support for the WCX Mini Freedom lightbar.

CANport Stuff:

  • Added CANport support for the 2021 Dodge Durango

04/05/2021

Ver # 2.0.3.0

Bug Fixes:

  • When applying the On pattern to a lighthead in Core the tooltip would display “On40 Zero” instead of “On”

What’s New:

  • Made improvements to Command load times and responsiveness when clicking between inputs.
  • Updated RST Inner Edge naming convention to better match WeCad.
    • End Flashers are now included in the lamp count total.
    • Traffic Advisor had been abbreviated to TA
      Ex. OLD - RST Inner Edge, 10 Lamp SOLO Traffic Advisor, with End Flashers, Lower Housing
      Ex. NEW - RST Inner Edge, 12 Lamp SOLO (TA, End Flashers) Lower Housing

CANport Stuff:

  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • 2021 Chevy Suburban (Requires CC5K6, C399K6)
    • 2021 Chevy Tahoe (Requires CC5K6, C399K6)
    • 2021 Dodge Charger Pursuit
    • 2021 Ford Transit 250
    • 2021 Ford F150 (Requires CC5K7, C399K7)
  • Updated the following vehicles:
    • 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit - added Auxiliary switch 3 signal
    • 2019 Dodge Charger Pursuit - added Auxiliary switch 1/2/3 signals

03/08/2021

Ver # 2.0.2.0

Bug Fixes:

 

  • Setting the siren power setting to Enable Reduced Power would be reverted when saving/closing/opening the file.
  • Multi-State Advanced TA preset would display the TA pattern when phasing wasn’t 0.
  • Passthrough was incorrectly shown as an available tone in the Core siren list.
  • WCX TRIO FST incorrectly had “+” in its name.  

What’s New:

 

  • Added the Vehicle Safety Gateway (VSG) to My Hardware for CenCom Core.
  • The assigned Vehicle Speed Sense Output is now labeled in the outputs printout.
  • Changed the Arges Home preset switch type to 2 Second Timer to better match stand-alone Arges behavior.    

CANport Stuff:

 

  • Added 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic CAN signals.
  • Added 2021 Ford Super Duty CAN signals.
  • Added 2021 Ford Expedition 2021 CAN signals.

01/11/2021

Ver # 2.0.1.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Setting the siren power setting to Disabled Reduced Power would be reverted when changing inputs/states.
  • Previewing DVM tones would occasionally cause Command to crash.
  • Fixed an issue where switching lightbars in a config left some lightheads on the new lightbar unprogrammable.
  • The Dry Contact Relay wire color was labeled incorrectly.

What’s New:

  • Added the following Title 13 compliant tones:
    • HiLo 659-554
    • HiLo 932-740
    • HiLo 1244-1046

CANport Stuff:

  • Added 2021 Ford Interceptor Utility CAN signals.
  • Added 2021 Chevy Silverado CAN signals.
  • Added 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 CAN signals.
  • Added new CAN signals for the 2020 Ford Interceptor Utility.

11/16/2020

Ver # 2.0.0.0

Bug Fixes:

  • DVM tones would sometimes not persist when saving a file or reappear in tones list after being deleted.
  • Adding the Standby preset to the Knob control head would throw an error.
  • Arges Light preset’s 2nd state would not ramp up the lights.
  • Trio Inner Edges did not have all of their LED’s properly referenced.
  • Clearing the OFF state of a WCX Input would get a ON instruction added to the Off state.

What’s New:

  • Updated Visual flair to match our new website!
  • WCX Howler may now be Synced and Unsynced (Please make sure you’re on the latest firmware)
  • Added Fleet Management option.

CANport Stuff:

  • Added the 2020 Dodge Durango CAN signals.

09/21/2020

Ver # 1.4.5.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Multi-state Backlight preset would be improperly applied if Arges hardware was in the config loadout.
  • Find All References would show 3 Hands Free Buffers in Instruction Viewer on WC hardware.
  • Siren OFF instructions would be displayed twice in Instruction Viewer on WC hardware.
  • Using the Del key to remove instructions would not be reflected in the History window.
  • Removing a DVM tone would remove all DVM tones from the configuration under certain instances.

What’s New:

  • The Del key may now be used to clear instructions on other pages outside of Outputs & Lightbar
  • Added Lighhead count to Inner Edge namess in Update Firmware and Assign Installation ID
  • Added Radio Rebroadcast preset for Core when a WCX Knob control head is used.

CANport Stuff:

  • Fixed some CANport bugs in the following vehicles:
    • 2020 Interceptor Utlity
  • Added the 2020 Tahoe PPV CAN signals.

09/10/2020

Ver # 1.4.4.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Resolved Driver install issue

08/10/2020

Ver # 1.4.3.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Backlight Intensity precentages were incorrect in Core.
  • My Hardware screen was missing dark mode theme for newly added labels.

What’s New:

  • Multi-state timed inputs in Core may now be set to different states by another input.
  • Added catch when applying presets to bad .bxr files to prevent the program from crashing.
  • Updated Time state labels for Cycling virtual inputs for clarity.
  • Misc. minor changes.

CANport Stuff:

  • Added Support for the following vehicles:
    • 2020 Transit 150
    • 2020 Transit 350
    • 2021 Colorado

07/13/2020

Ver # 1.4.2.0

Bug Fixes:

  • If Wrapping was unchecked in Core the input would not advance out of its off state.
  • Unchecked Wrapping inputs would come back as checked when extracted.
  • WCX DUO and Trio Inner Edges had incorrect lighthead mapping.
  • Cycling Virtual inputs had their Time fields linked when they were copy-pasted.
  • Two Arges or Howler units would occasionally display under Not Connected devices in Update Firmware window.
  • Simulator in Arges screen could get stuck in the ON position.
  • Arges Home button had incorrect switch type when no preset was applied.
  • Tones 466hz,622hz,75cm and Yelp 75cm were missing their Preview tones.
  • Howler would occasionally play DVM tones with a delay.

What’s New:

  • Added Looping presets.
  • Updated the Help File.
  • Added Find All References button on Inputs page.
  • Added Column Labels to Core’s My Hardware screen.
  • Added “None” color option to the Lightbar right-click color selector.
  • Updated displayed value for WCX Backlight values.
  • Added warning dialog when a user sets an input to Hold or Double Press on multi-state inputs in Core.
  • Misc. minor changes.

CANport Stuff:

  • Added Support for the following vehicles:
    • 2020 Super Duty
    • 2020 Transit 250
    • 2020 Expedition SSV

05/26/2020

Ver # 1.4.1.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Some older Core files were missing input wire colors.

What’s New:

  • Added new DVI Single Flash 75 patterns.
  • Added Wail-C and Yelp-C tones.
  • Added Unlink instructions to Arges Home and Manual presets.

05/04/2020

Ver # 1.4.0.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Intensity instructions would not get copied in WC hardware.
  • DVI Patterns were not displaying under the “Any” category.
  • Ultimate HiLo did not have a tone preview.
  • Opening a corrupt file from File Explorer would not display an error message.
  • Some tones were not displaying under their appropriate filters.

What’s New:

  • Arges / Core integration now available! (Firmware update required)
  • Updated Pattern Icons for Ramp Up / Down DVI patterns.
  • Cleaned up siren tone filters.

May the Fourth be with you


04/13/2020

Ver # 1.3.3.0

Bug Fixes:

  • 1 Lamp Sequence DVI patterns would not display pattern icon on lightheads.
  • ACM wire colors not displaying for CenCom Core.
  • Amps not displaying for Remote 8 / 16 expansion in print out.
  • Ignition Sense ACM input was being displayed in CenCom Core.
  • Inputs view was enabled in WC hardware when a multi-state CAN signal was selected.
  • Event details was missing leading parenthesis when the first 2 conditions were linked.
  • The UI would display Low Power Intensity set at 100% when it was set to 10%.
  • Horn Ring preset had On state setting T3 Override to Off.
  • Importing a WC Lightbar and then trying to import a WCX Lightbar would throw an error.
  • Duplicate Lightbar Light sensors were being added to Priorities each time a WCX bar was edited.
  • Editing a WC Lightbar to WCX would cause the lightbar to not work.
  • Creating a virtual input while the Instruction Viewer window was open would crash the software.
  • Events Overview window would not refresh when open and a new event was created.
  • Presets made in WeCan configurations would not get proper input priorities set.
  • Windows 7 installs of Command would not open files with DVM tones.
  • WCX Lightbars with expansion boards could only have half of their lights' cruise intensity adjusted.
  • Long Flash Trio 2 and 3 would not play in Core.

What’s New:

  • Added the following DVI patterns:
    • Long Flash 75
    • 1 Lamp Sequence (Split)
    • 1 Lamp Sequence Gradual
  • Added the following WCX Inner Edges:
    • FST 10 Lamp DUO+
    • FST 10 Lamp DUO+ w/ takedowns
    • FST 10 SOLO
    • FST 10 Lamp SOLO w/ takedowns
    • FST 10 Lamp TRIO
    • FST 10 Lamp TRIO w/ takedowns
  • Added 21-29 second increments to Time drop down for Variable Timer and Security Timer in all hardware.
  • Displaying the ACM PTT in WCX hardware regardless of chosen control head/s.
  • Updated the HBuff Reset virtual time to 300ms in CenCom Core to make double press easier.
  • Added the ability to set the Installation ID on WCX hardware to “Unassigned”
  • Added a “Don’t show this again” option to the Collapse Control Head button notification.
  • Added blurb to Help file on how Low Power Intensity works.
  • Misc. UI Edits

CANport Stuff:

  • Added Door Lock signals for 2020 Ford Utility (non-61B)
  • Added new signals and fixed some CANport bugs in the following vehicles:
    • 2019, 2020 Ram 1500
    • 2016 F150
    • 2018 Fusion
    • 2020 Fusion Hybrid
    • 2018 Super Duty
    • 2016, 2020 Interceptor Utility
  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • 2020 Expedition
    • 2020 Silverado
    • 2020 Charger

01/20/2020

Ver # 1.3.2.0

Bug Fixes:

  • DVM window wouldn’t scroll down to the newest created tone if it was off-screen.
  • Adding a Light Sensor to a Trio after the fact would crash Command.
  • Changing WC Cenator Trio to WCX version would crash Command.
  • Alternate not applying correctly to some Lightbars.
  • WCX RST Trio upper and lower housing were backwards.
  • Adjusted HHS 3200/4200 trip points.
  • Output wire colors were displaying incorrectly. (WhiteAndBrown -> WHT/BRN)
  • Martin Tone siren names in Core were incorrect.

What’s New:

  • Added WCX XLP Inner Edges.
  • Added WCX 15 Button Hand Held and 15 Button Din control heads.
  • Added the V2V Sync Module to My Hardware for CenCom Core.
  • Added Ramp Down 500 and 1000 DVI patterns.
  • Added all increments between 10-20 seconds to Time drop down.
  • Added Core’s Relay output wire colors.
  • Any leading spaces in search fields will now be trimmed.
  • The input context menu now displays when you right-click anywhere on the input in Standard Mode.

12/20/2019

Ver # 1.3.1.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Command would crash on some Windows 7 computers.
  • SmartLogic Cruise Intensity slider capped out at 93%
  • The TA Warning virtual in the 2 Button Advance TA Preset was not displaying the pattern instruction on the lightbar.
  • RTX Inner Edges being listed under the WeCanX generation in Design Inner Edge.
  • Test analog tones being displayed in Tones list

What’s New:

  • Dynamic Variable Intensity patterns can now be simulated
  • Added Multi-state Advance TA preset.
  • Added a warning message on the DVM window.

Happy Holidays!


12/10/2019

Ver # 1.3.0.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Any Tones selected while in an Event would get added to the siren file causing the 15 siren tone limit message to prematurely display.
  • Users were able to delete the only checked condition in an event making the event invalid.
  • Clear and Paste were not removing siren tones from the siren file.
  • Editing TA Lamp count mid configuration would clear all programming on the ACM outputs.
  • Moving some presets in a certain order would cause incorrect Tone instructions to be placed on the wrong events.
  • Command would crash when attempting to apply any TA preset to an RST 10 lamp.
  • RST Inner edges would get Multi State Flood preset instructions.
  • Siren preset virtuals were still being named even if none of the siren presets were used.
  • Unchecked devices would get re-checked when navigating back to the Presets window.
  • TA Flash preset wasn’t applying patterns to the control head integrated TA lights.
  • TA Flash preset was missing its description.
  • Backlight preset setting the incorrect values it its OFF and ON state.
  • Multi-State Backlight preset setting the incorrect values it its OFF state.
  • Gun Lock presets could be placed on the slide switch.
  • The CT Bar pattern would display as CA Bar on outputs when a file was re-opened.

What’s New:

  • CEN
    • COM
      • CORE
  • Updated 21 and Slide buttons to match other control head button sizes (they’re bigger now).
  • Updated Knob Slide overlay.
  • Updated font size on 15 Button Control Head.
  • Added some visual flare to Program view just because.
  • Added 2 Button Advance TA to presets.
  • Removed the empty space under the Tones list so more tones will display on larger screens.
  • Control Head Overview will always print in Standard Mode to make viewing the button icons easier when printing in black and white.
  • Added 0.25 second interval to Activity tone.
  • Added the ability to multi-select in Properties Master View to mass edit Switch Type and Time fields.
  • Updated the help file.
  • Misc. Minor changes.

10/30/2019

Ver # 1.2.9.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Using the input drop down in 2 button presets would crash the program.
  • Presets would not become disabled when you ran out of physical inputs to apply them to.
  • Configuration Size Icon was not being updated correctly.
  • Digital Voice Messages button being shown in WC gen hardware.
  • Command would crash if the system language was set to French🥖 (Je suis désolé!)

What’s New:

  • Event conditions may be viewed in the state selector area while an event is selected.
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10/28/2019

Ver # 1.2.8.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Collapse Control Head Reminder dialog would not follow the program window.
  • ACM Push to Talk input would get displayed when reloading a configuration with a hand held controller.
  • Changing color in the outputs/lightbar page would change the color of lightheads on the lightbar/outputs page.
  • Corrected the lighthead indexes of 5 and 6 Lamp FST Inner Edges.
  • Checking ‘Drivers Side Cable’ would cause lighthead edits to be lost.
  • Low Power defaulting to incorrect value after loading a configuration.
  • Extracting from CANport caused signal drop downs to fall out of sync.
  • Updating the software caused all user settings to be wiped.
  • Door combination signals on many vehicles.
  • 2016, 2017 F-150 - Headlights - Any signal.
  • 2018 F-150 - steering wheel control signals.
  • 2016 Interceptor - Hatch signal.
  • 2017, 2018 Fusion - Trans - Neutral signal.
  • Misc. minor fixes.

What’s New:

  • The default Configuration loadout may now be edited via the new Presets window on My Hardware.
  • Low Power may now be set on a state level for all hardware.
  • Tones view filter will now remember what it was set to when swapping inputs/states.
  • Events may now be sorted alphabetically ascending or descending by clicking the new ‘Sort Items’ icon in the Events view.
  • Double-clicking a control head icon now applies it to the selected input and closes the window.
  • By popular demand, Transfer and Extract now displays a progress bar.
  • Removed the now redundant “Device” column from all views except Tones (it’s still needed there).
  • Properties Master View column headers are now sticky and will not be hidden when scrolling.
  • Disabled Inputs will now be removed from the Priorities window. If re-enabled they’ll be added at the end.
  • Cleaned up Instruction Viewer to make it more human-friendly.
  • You may now search for output + flash pattern or siren + tone combinations in Instruction Viewer (ex. output1 + Action Flash to see all instances where output1 has Action Flash playing on it.)
  • Added Training Resources link to File / Help.
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CANport Stuff:

  • Added support for the new CANport model.
  • Added a 0% state to Brake Position, Throttle Position, and Fuel Level signals for all vehicles.
  • Hatch signal added to the following vehicles:
    • Charger - 2015, 2016, 2018
    • Durango - 2018
    • Suburban - 2018
    • Tahoe - 2017, 2018
  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • Colorado - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
    • Silverado - 2019
    • Silverado LD - 2019
    • Suburban - 2019, 2020
    • Tahoe - 2019, 2020
    • Ram 1500 Classic - 2019
    • Ram 1500 - 2020
    • Interceptor Utility - 2020 w/ Option 61B
    • Transit 150 - 2019
    • Transit 250 - 2018, 2019
    • Transit 350 - 2018, 2019
    • Impala - 2019

07/16/2019

Ver # 1.2.7.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Files that had a vehicle using a CAN signal that had more states added to it with the last update would crash.

07/16/2019

Ver # 1.2.6.0

Bug Fixes:

  • OFF state of MAN button was setting STBY to Off in default files.
  • Clearing a control head input would default the input selection to STBY.
  • CANport signal corrections for the following vehicles:
    • 2018
      • Silverado
      • Expedition
      • F-150
      • Interceptor Utility
    • 2019
      • F-150
      • Interceptor Utility

Program Changes:

  • Disabling a non-control head input will now grey it out as a visual indicator.
  • Added a “Restore All Defaults” button to the Settings window.
  • Smart Logic outputs may now have Cruise Intensity adjusted.
  • Added CANport support for the following vehicles:
    • 2018
      • Transit 350
    • 2019
      • Charger Pursuit
      • Durango
      • Ram 1500
      • Expedition
      • Fusion
      • Interceptor Sedan
      • Super Duty
      • Transit 250
    • 2020
      • Interceptor Utility

05/21/2019

Ver # 1.2.5.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Ignition Sense would clear Shutdown Delay when used in an event.
  • Pasting an event on to another event would auto select the event above the pasted event.

Program Changes:

  • When swapping a vehicle on an existing configuration, programming done on CAN signals will now be retained if the same signal is used regardless of what order you put the signals. (You had to match the order before)
  • Minor UI edits.

05/07/2019

Ver # 1.2.4.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Low Power Intensity slider would not match the defaulted Low Power percentage.
  • Low Power not being set when Enable Low Power was selected.
  • The “Random” bar pattern wouldn’t apply over the entire bar when selected from Favorites.
  • Input Actions and Events not interacting correctly.

Program Changes:

  • Columns will now default to their original sorting when a new tab is selected.
  • Design Lightbar window now defaults to Cenator.

05/01/2019

Ver # (ABC) 1.2.3.0

Bug Fixes:

  • WeCan files getting their input states assigned to improper inputs when migrated into Command.
  • CANport inputs being sorted alphabetically under the Vehicle Input tab.
  • Program jumping to the top of the page when using Ctrl + click to select multiple inputs / outputs.
  • Enabling Low Power Intensity slider and toggling between inputs would set it to 0%.
  • Horn Ring in its Off state missing the turn off T3 Override instruction on default files.

Program Changes:

  • Ceridian lightbars renamed to Cenator.
  • Design Lightbar and Design Inner Edge window drop downs may now be filtered by typing.
  • Flash Patterns and Tones may now be favorited and will appear in the new “Favorites” drop down filter.
  • Added CANport signals and Input wire colors to Print Options.
  • Added Dry Contact Relay wire colors to Print.
  • Added arrow indicators when a sort-able column header is clicked for clarity.
  • Properties Master View may now have some of its columns sorted by clicking on the column header.
  • Added the ability to edit how long notification messages stay on the screen via the Settings / Notification tab.
  • The History window may now be sorted Newest to Oldest and Oldest to Newest by clicking the Timestamp column header.
  • The program will now properly resize when the screen is rotated on a Tablet.
  • New default configurations have their initial configuration size reduced by 2-4%.
  • Edit Lighthead Positions window removed.
  • Help file formatted to work better on smaller resolutions.

04/17/2019

Ver # 1.2.2.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Shutdown Delay settings not being saved.
  • Event conditions set as “IS NOT” getting instructions on state checkbox unchecked.

Program Changes:

  • You may now search for Events in the Instructions Viewer window.
  • Cut / Copy / Paste / Clear options added back to Events view.

04/10/2019

Ver # 1.2.1.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Ignition Sense being removed on load for some files.
  • Removed internal test patterns.
  • Text getting cut off on Trip Point Editor window.

04/09/2019

Ver # 1.2.0.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Instructions targeting a device would not get erased when that device was removed.
  • Expansion Module J2 outputs wire colors missing the text “White”.
  • Carbide Park Kill input limited to Press On/ Release Off and Disabled.
  • Some migrated Sapphire files getting Shutdown delay instructions placed on the wrong input.
  • TA patterns list would sort incorrectly when an odd number of outputs was selected.
  • Disabled the Phase and Delay buttons when the Caltrans Simultaneous pattern is selected as that pattern can’t have its phase and delay edited.
  • The reserved Lightbar Light Sensor virtual input (last one in the list) incorrectly being able to have its switch type set as Variable Timer and Security Timer.

Program Changes:

  • Cut / Copy / Paste reworked to function better with events.
  • Find All References added to right-click context menu. Use this to find all instructions on all objects that reference the selected input.
  • Instruction Viewer window redesigned to make it more user-friendly.
  • Unchanged CAN signals will now have their events retained when editing a CAN signal. Events targeting a changed CAN signal will have the referenced condition removed out of the event. If an event is only targeting the changed CAN signal that event will be removed.
  • Notifications added to let users know when something behind the scenes is happening.
  • Output Intensities window & Lightbar Intensities window removed. Power Intensity options are now displayed under the flash pattern section. Control head Backlight and Indicator settings are now displayed under the Outputs view / Control Head tab.
  • Added the ability to transfer the pre legacy Lightbar pattern table for lightbars with older IO modules.
  • Redesigned Flash Pattern selection on Lightbar and Outputs view to match the Tones view.
  • Outputs now remain selected when simulating flash patterns.
  • Updated Lighthead tooltip to display the Flash Pattern, Phase, Delay, Low Power, and Cruise instructions when programmed.
  • The Delete key will now function on the Tones view as it does the Lightbar and Outputs view.
  • Keyboard shortcuts added to Settings window.
  • Custom Background and Color Theme options condensed into new “Theme” tab in Settings window.
  • History window added along with Undo / Redo.
  • Added Tip for Collapse / Expand button on smaller resolutions.
  • Virtual inputs will no longer be reordered on open / extract. As a result, new files will not have the default Virtual Inputs created adjacent to each other.
  • Ceridian lightbar options added to Design Lightbar window.
  • Added 5, 6, and 10 Lamp FST Trios to Design Inner Edge window.
  • Added RST 8 Lamp Solo w/ End Flashers to Design Inner Edge window.
  • Device drop down added to Event Manager to help narrow down target input.
  • 2019 Interceptor Utility CAN signals added.
  • Rewrote the Help file.
  • Other minor UI. tweaks to make things look nicer.

01/21/2019

Ver # 1.1.3.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Carbide files with 2 expansion modules losing one of them when migrated into Command.
  • Fixed some Carbide / Sapphire files migrating to command with blank output actions.
  • Fixed issue where failing to load a TA module was causing application to crash with “Sequence contains no elements” message.
  • Print feature incorrectly adding custom names for outputs.
  • Corrected output wire colors for Carbide.
  • File’s not opening if their file extension was capitalized.
  • Output Intensity resetting when custom intensity was set to its default value.

Program Changes:

  • Added 5, 6, and 10 Lamp variants of FST Solo and Duo Inner Edges.
  • Reworked the deselection areas on the Lightbar and Outputs view to help prevent accidental deselection.
  • Added Expansion Module outputs to the Print feature.
  • Minor UI changes.

01/04/2019

Ver # 1.1.2.0

Bug Fixes:

  • 15 Button Control Head had the Airhorn and On/Off buttons switched.
  • Integrated TA lightheads not saving their custom lighthead color.
  • Some older files with Integrated TA causing program to crash.
  • Inner Edge and Lightbar types changing when their name was edited and file was saved / re-opened.
  • Not being able to program TA patterns on 10 Lamp TA Inner Edges.
  • Expansion Module J3 outputs not retaining custom names.
  • Carbide Outputs 14-18 wire color incorrectly set as yellow.
  • Program crash while trying to Extract under super specific condition.

Program Changes:

  • Added 2017-2019 F-150 model years to CANport.
  • Input Icon drop down is now a window that can be left open to quickly assign labels to your control head inputs.
  • Priorities window now has a tab for Input priorities and Event priorities to save space.
  • Added tool tips for Wrapping and Save State.
  • More memory consumption improvements.

Happy New Year!


12/21/2018

Ver # 1.1.1.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Users incorrectly being able to edit custom lightbars.
  • Patterns being incorrectly set on solo lightbars.
  • Inner Edge names not correctly prefilling in Edit Inner Edge window.

12/20/2018

Ver # 1.1.0.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Backlight ACM input listed last in priorities.
  • Backlight not working on HHS 3200.
  • CANport multi state signals not working with some vehicles.
  • Variable Timer drop down defaulting to blank when switch type was set in saved WeCan files.
  • Justice bars not displaying TA patterns correctly.
  • J2 outputs assigned color not carrying over when changing the sorting tab.
  • Output intensities set at 150% on some migrated files.
  • Cycle Override Event instructions incorrectly set on all event conditions.
  • Adding a control head after config creation caused UI control head to not function.
  • Actions set on All Inputs would not carry over to the respective input when sorting was changed.
  • Go to Next State not being retained for inputs who’s switch type was set as Press On / Release Off.
  • Misc. crashes due to various back end issues from migrated files.
  • Event instructions not being excluded when updating outputs on a state.
  • Windows 7 users would have resizeable windows opened in their smallest possible state.
  • Under certain circumstances the shutdown delay instruction was not being added in migrated files.
  • Pattern Override missing from lightbars in HHS 4200.
  • CAN signals moving to the top of the priorities when one signal was edited.

Program Changes:

  • Submit Feedback redesigned and now no longer requires the submitter to log in with an email.
  • Dark Mode is here! You may now change the program color theme by navigating to the Color Theme tab under Settings.
  • Users may toggle to have windows play a audio notification when the configuration is finished transferring or being extracted. Audio Notifications can be set in the Notifications tab under Settings.
  • Users may now select all lightheads with the same colors as their currently selected lightheads by clicking the “Select Similar” button.
  • Lightbar screen is more snappy!
  • Users may now select a tone without setting the Action for the device. (Similar to the Lightbar view)
  • The Activity Tone interval may now be changed via the new Tone Interval drop down.
  • The program can now manually be updated in the About window. Clicking Update Software will check to see if an updated version is available for download and apply the update the next time the software is opened. (Internet connection required)
  • The control head TA display can now be set by users in the Outputs view under the new control head tab.
  • Security Timer input type may now have its time adjusted from the default 8 sec.
  • Added “None” to the output color control options.
  • Added the ability to select duo colors to the output color control.
  • Output’s name will now show a tooltip that displays the output’s user given name, default name, and wire color.
  • Output / Lighthead’s Action drop down will now show a tooltip that displays the programmed flash pattern.
  • Double clicking an event will now open the Event Manager window.
  • Print function redesigned to allow users to select what sections they wish to print. Users can choose to print the customer Info screen, Control Head Overview, Outputs Overview, or Instruction Viewer.
  • The Knob Slide Switch dial (finally) turns to the selected knob input like it did in the old software.
  • Improved program memory consumption.
  • Other misc. UI changes.

Happy Holidays!


11/21/2018

Ver # 1.0.7.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Cantrol ACM output’s not being set at 100% when turned on.
  • 15 button control head not functioning correctly with newer HHS 3200 and 4200.
  • Some migrated Sapphire files losing their 2nd Inner Edge.
  • Martin Tone preview not functioning.

Program Changes:

  • Configurations made in Cantrol WC (legacy software) can no longer be extracted by Command. If the file on the hardware is a legacy Cantrol configuration the following steps may be taken to migrate the file into Command.
    1. Extract file using Cantrol WC (legacy software)
    2. Save the file to the computer.
    3. Open the file in Command.
  • This change was put in to prevent unauthorized users from accessing Cantrol configurations. NOTE: Cantrol configurations that were made in Command or have been transferred to the hardware via Command may be extracted like normal.

10/30/2018

Ver # 1.0.6.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Some Sapphire virtuals activating upon vehicle start up.

10/25/2018

Ver # 1.0.5.0

Bug Fixes:

  • HHS not saving custom output names on Open / Extract
  • Output Expansion output intensity instructions not being updated automatically when loading file.
  • Slide Buffer event having Slide Switch Buffer state incorrectly set to ON.

Program Changes:

  • Files that are migrated from old software will now have the Slide Switch Off input function correctly without needing to edit the instructions.
  • Extract window will now have a scroll bar when 4 or more hardware is connected to the computer at once.

10/22/2018

Ver # 1.0.4.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Six lamp TA turning off lamp 6 and 7 instead of lamp 3 and 6.
  • Lightbar Light sensor not being added when checked and lightbar type was changed.
  • TA pattern instructions not being removed when a flash pattern was assigned over them.
  • Output Expansion light types set incorrectly in the back end.

Program Changes:

  • Added the ability to exclude event instructions from States (Advanced Mode only).
  • Defaults for Slide Switch control heads updated to use 1 less event and 1 less virtual input on newly created files.

10/12/2018

Ver # 1.0.3.0

Bug Fixes:

  • SW12 incorrectly named “SW2” on 21 and Slide when used in empty config.
  • Slide Switch Buffer Virtual incorrectly set as Press On/ Press Off instead of Variable Timer 100ms.
  • Slide Switch Off incorrectly turning off the knob inputs on the Knob Slide Switch.

Program Changes:

  • Desktop shortcut gets automatically created when installing Command.

10/11/2018

Ver # 1.0.2.0

Bug Fixes:

  • ON and OFF states were incorrectly named for Ignition Sense.
  • Inner Edges not being recognized by WeCan®.
  • Low Power not being set correctly in Carbide for outputs with Flash Patterns.
  • Applying a Bar Pattern wouldn’t default the Action drop down to ON.
  • Bar patterns incorrectly getting applied to integrated TA.
  • Being able to open Multiple Power Intensity windows by changing output sorting tabs.
  • Activity Tone not working on some products.
  • Pattern Override not being retained when changing tabs in Smart Logic.
  • Light Sensor would be added at the end of the Priorities when added after initial config creation.
  • Program crashing on Welcome screen in some language packs in Windows.

Program Changes:

  • Now checking Shutdown Delay instructions and adding them if missing when migrating files.
  • Adjusted Power Intensities window percentages to be accurate depending on lighthead type.
  • Set it so copy/pasting instructions on a state does not change the state selector to ON.

10/02/2018

Ver # 1.0.0.0

  • Whelen Command goes Live!