Brady Express Labels - Release Notes
V3.0.4 - September 9, 2024
New Features
- Introducing BradyVoice – Ability to create freeform as well as wrap labels with a voice command (beta).
- Allow users to move objects using D-Pad Controls.
- Label saver mode in the printer settings for M211 printer.
- Synced formatting to Patch Panel, Breaker Box, Terminal Block.
- Wrap app – added ability to rotate text for continuous labels.
- Support for Hindi language.
- Log an analytics event when a user inserts a non-authentic part in M211 printer.
Usability Improvements
- Flag Improvements – Add ability for Flag to mirror barcodes, to move flag text, to move and resize barcodes, content added to one side of the flag will be duplicated and rotated on the other side, content added to one side of the flag will be duplicated on the other side.
- Blank app will always be displayed first in the home screen list (override alphabetization).
- Increase the number of switches per pole in Breaker Box.
Previous Release Notes
V3.0.3 - February 20, 2024
Bug Fixes/Updates:
- Update Parts Database.
- App crashing on the first time run when checking Caps Lock.
- Unable to open .bws files from email.
- Mobile Express app crashing when selecting font.
V3.0.0 - October 25, 2023
New Features:
- Caps Lock – Add caps lock button to text editing and first time experience for the new Caps Lock button
- Show font choices in the corresponding fonts
- S3700 – Add support for cutting shapes and text
- Android 13 Support
- Change minimum supported Android (8) and iOS (12) versions
- Provide ability to auto scale for previously saved labels
- Parts Database update to include newly released parts
V3.0.0 - July 27, 2023
New Features:
- New Printers added: i5300, M511, and S3700 are now compatible with Brady Express Labels.
- Advance Sequence: Express labels can now create sequences with multiple elements, similar to Brady Workstation.
- 4” Safety label layouts: Adds support for 4-inch Safety labels for i5300 and S3700.
- 4” Pipemarker Capability: Adds support for 4-inch pipe markers for i5300 and S3700.
- Die-cut support in Breaker Box.
Usability Improvements:
- Auto-size label: Adds ability to keep and scale existing content when changing between labels with different dimensions.
- Insert drawer: Sequences, spreadsheets, and scanned data can now be entered from the insert drawer.
- Data import: Adds new option to exclude empty cells.
- Save As and Rename: Adds new options to save label files.
- Tablet optimization: Display of larger preset icons, Larger 3-dot menu and insert object panel on the Editor page.
- Home screen icons: Adds new app icons in a consistent, clean style.
V2.6.1 - April 14, 2023
Usability Improvements:
- Incorporate EMEA M710 parts into ELM.
- Refactor BLE discovery printer’s responsiveness with one single tap.
- Add support for BMP61 Y Numbers as related parts of M610 Geometries.
- Label setup should not open when tapping on the blank area of the label in the editor.
Bug fixes:
- Text on sleeves labels were too small on 2.6.0
V2.6.0 - March 8, 2023
New Features:
- New barcode symbology added: CODABAR.
- New printers added.
- ISO-7010 Symbols added: New symbols have been added to the symbol library.
- M611 Printer Analytics: Printer analytics and usage will be now recorded to the analytics database.
- Accurate Label Dimensions: Visually every M211 label has been improved to better reflect the label dimension in Brady Express Labels.
- Brady Authentic Labels: Adds support for new labels and compatibility with older labels.
- Store on printer: Express Labels can now store print jobs on the printer for M611, M610 and M710 printers with latest firmware.
Usability Improvements:
- Improved and Consistent Label Setup: Label setup in different apps will have consistency in accessibility and use.
v2.5.1 - November 23, 2022
The following issues were addressed in this release:
- Text was being cut off when printing on Sleeves M21-250-C-342.
- Crashes with connecting to M211.
- Changing material twice was causing crashes.
- Pipemarker was crashing when the current country does not use '.' for decimal separator.
v2.5.0 - October 2022
To view these new changes, update your version of Brady Express Labels in the Google Play Store or Apple Store.
New Features:
- New barcode symbologies added:
- Image Monochromization: Allowing User to adjust the brightness of imported graphic in a higher quality.
- Symbol Search: User is able to search for symbols based on keyword or specific regulatory standard.
- Support for HH83/85 optical scanner (Nordic ID): Allowing User to read barcodes and automatically print.
Usability Improvements:
- Improved connectivity to M211, M611, BMP61, and BMP51.
- Displaying number of copies for Arrow Tape / Pipemarker next to each item on list page.
- Print options – User can select nonconsecutive labels to print as well. (e.g. 2,5,8,10-12)
- Wrap app now remembers and restores last used settings for each label type.
- Printer information is supported in Google Analytics.
- Making the email field mandatory for in-app feedback, so Brady can contact the User if needed; to understand and resolve the issues better.
v2.4.0 - July 7, 2022
Flag Labels:
A new look to Flag labels with larger visuals within the Brady Express Labels application.
Auto Editor Refresh with Label Cartridges:
Previously, when you would insert a new label roll or cartridge in the printer while creating a label, you would leave the label editor and go back to the home page to refresh the cartridge type. Now, you are either prompted to create a new label if there is currently text on the label, or a new label is automatically created if no text is present.
Languages:
Hebrew and Arabic are added to the list of languages. We now support 32 different languages in the application.
Usability Improvements:
- If your text or object falls off of the label, a message appears prompting you to "IGNORE" or "FIX" this issue.
- Emoji print quality has increased.
- Reduced frequency of blurry text.
- Center alignment and justification are kept when resizing text.
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