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Introduction​

The main focus of the release AskUI Installer 24.2.2 was to polish the previous release 24.2.1 and therefore no major changes were introduced.

AskUI Installer Update 24.2.2​

Introduces a number of new steps: Download link.

Installer for Windows​

The installer contains a number of new and modified dialogues. Furthermore, it contains additional components.

More information can be found here.

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New Features​

This release focuses on bug fixes.

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Improvements​

This release focuses on bug fixes.

• Improved the robustness of the inter-process connection between Legacy Controller and Remote Device Controller.
• We only allow a single instance of the Legacy Controller for desktop scenarios (mobile platforms are untouched).

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Fixes​

This release focuses on bug fixes.

• Fixed left and right arrow key mapping which were swapped.
• Fixed issues with stuck mouse cursor and not finished actions.

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Changes​

• Mouse movement uses the OS's cursor position set instead of delta movement on a 1000hz update rate. Making it more reliable.
• Legacy Controller and Remote Device Controller are both shutdown with an error message if the connection is broken.

Known Issues​

Mouse Movement​

• You may encounter issues when mouse pointer acceleration is enabled.
• There might be issues with the mouse movement when it tries to move to invalid coordinates.

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Versions​

Components and Packages​

• AskUI Controller
  • AskUI Controller: v0.2.1.0 Preview
  • AskUI Legacy UI Controller: 0.14.0
• AskUI Runner: 0.1.4
• AskUI Development Environment (ADE)
• AskUI Development Kit (ADK)

3rd Party Versions​

• Node.JS: 21.0.0
• PowerShell 7.3.8

Introduction​

AskUI offers a hassle-free installation experience for its products via a user-friendly installer. This installer facilitates the seamless installation of AskUI products with just a few clicks.

General​

Installer for Windows​

The installer contains a number of new and modified dialogues. Furthermore, it contains additional components.

More information can be found here.

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New Features​

We introduced a couple of new features.

In Preview​

• AskUI Development Environment (ADE)
  • Introduces environment management
  • Project management
  • Dependency installation
  • Shell
• AskUI Runner
• AskUI Controller

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Known Issues​

Installation Dependencies​

• AskUI Development Kit (former AskUI-Lib) is not included in the installer. It will be downloaded during the setup process.

Mouse Movement​

• You may encounter issues when mouse pointer acceleration is enabled.
• There might be issues with the mouse movement when it tries to move to invalid coordinates.

Log Files​

• Log files disk space usage increased. They are stored in ~/.askui/ and can be deleted if that causes any issues.

Android​

• Recording on an Android device is not stable.
• Recorded resolution might be lower than the device resolution.
• Recorded video might be empty or single frame in cases no screen updates occurred during recording.
• We don't support landscape mode on Android.
• Devices with high DPI screen might not work as expected.
• Video recording on MacOS is not supported.

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Versions​

Components and Packages​

• AskUI Controller
  • AskUI Controller: v0.2.0.0 Preview
  • AskUI Legacy UI Controller: 0.13.0
• AskUI Runner: 0.1.4
• AskUI Development Environment (ADE)
• AskUI Development Kit (ADK)

3rd Party Versions​

• Node.JS: 21.0.0
• PowerShell 7.3.8

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Recommended First-Time User Journey​

To ensure a smooth onboarding experience, follow these steps:

1. Download and Install:
   • Download and install the installer
   • Run the installer.
2. Initialization:
   • Open the Command Prompt.
   • Type askui-shell.
3. Configuration (First-Time Usage):
   • Configure AskUI settings:
     1. Type AskUI-SetSettings -WorkspaceId <askui_workspace_id> -Token <askui_token>.
     2. (Optional for Proxy Users) Type AskUI-SetSettings -HttpProxy <http_proxy_address> -HttpsProxy <https_proxy_address>.
4. Verify Settings:
   • Type AskUI-ShowSettings to verify the configured settings.
5. Create a New Project:
   • Create a new project by typing AskUI-NewProject.
6. Start AskUI Controller:
   • Note: You can skip this if you selected Launch AskUI Controller at the installation wizard.
   • Start the AskUI Controller in background mode by typing AskUI-StartController -RunInBackground.
7. Project Editing (Optional):
   • Open the project directory and starts editing the project.

8. Run the Project:
   • Run the project by typing AskUI-RunProject.

By following these steps, the user can efficiently set up AskUI Suite, configure essential settings, and seamlessly create and run projects.