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DFdiscover 2021 Version 5.4.0
DFdiscover 2021 launched May 28, 2021 (build date 2021/05/19). A release grounded in performance enhancements designed to elevate your user experience. Many behind the scenes changes emphasize DFnet’s ongoing commitment to quality. From minor fixes to major stability additions, DFdiscover 2021 benefits all users.
Overview
Version 5.4.0 – minor release – 2021/05/19
The 5.4.0 minor release is a complete install. It includes:
- Server-side RPM for Linux servers
- MSI Installers for Windows clients
- PKG installers for macOS clients
- ATK for acceptance testing
- Documentation in PDF, single-page and multi-page HTML
The Release Notes summarize the key features of DFdiscover 2021 Version 5.4.0, and include upgrade notes and known issues.
DFdiscover 2020, DFdiscover 2019, and DFdiscover 2018 client tools are all compatible with a DFdiscover 2021 Version 5.4.0 server. The newest features however are present only in the Version 5.4.0 and newer client tools. Before implementing user-defined properties in a study, it is critical that all study users have updated to the Version 5.2.0 (or newer) client tools.
Linux Server Download
Version 5.4.0 – minor release – 2021/05/19
Includes a full copy of the software for Novell openSUSE version 13.2 and newer, Leap 42.1 and newer, SUSE Tumbleweed and Redhat Enterprise Linux version 7+.
Windows Client Downloads
The Windows client tools have been tested and verified with 64-bit Windows 10. The client tools are not available for any 32-bit Windows OS.
Version 5.4.0 – minor release – 2021/05/19
To install, download and follow the installer instructions.
DFexplore is our fully featured data entry, quality control, and data review application. Its extensive feature list includes query management, study status, reporting, and data listing. It is the application typically used by most DFdiscover users.
DFsend is ideal for users that need to submit scanned CRFs from their local computer to the DFdiscover study.
Our complete suite of applications is appropriate for “power” users that need access to all that DFdiscover offers including study definition and permissions administration.
macOS Client Downloads
The macOS client tools are compatible with macOS 10.14 (Mojave) and newer.
Version 5.4.0 – minor release – 2021/05/19
To install, download and follow the installer instructions.
DFexplore is our fully featured data entry, quality control, and data review application. Its extensive feature list includes query management, study status, reporting, and data listing. It is the application typically used by most DFdiscover users.
DFsend is ideal for users that need to submit scanned CRFs from their local computer to the DFdiscover study.
Our complete suite of applications is appropriate for “power” users that need access to all that DFdiscover offers including study definition and permissions administration.
ATK – Acceptance Test Kit
The ATK study RPM is installed by the administrator on the DFdiscover server. The ATK manual in PDF and HTML format is available from the Documentation tab.
5.4.1 – patch release – 2021/08/16
The 5.4.1 server-side patch resolves these issues:
- This change fixes a rare crash that could occur in DFinbound.rpc when performing ICR for digits where the detected width or height of the located digit was too large.
- DFmaster.rpcd no longer crashes when the index file to the fax_log is missing or needs to be re-created.
# md5sum dfdiscover-5.4-1_patch.tar
2d5dd50ea6ae02c4ba415bef73465061 dfdiscover-5.4-1_patch.tar
- Download the tar image for the patch to /tmp. Then as super-user:
- # cd /opt/dfdiscover
- Stop DFdiscover
# systemctl stop dfdiscover - # tar xf /tmp/dfdiscover-5.4-1_patch.tar
- # /opt/dfdiscover/SETPERMS
- Restart DFdiscover
# systemctl start dfdiscover
5.4.6 – patch release – 2022/01/24
The 5.4.6 server-side patch resolves these issues:
- An issue with batch edit check permission also requiring ‘Data with Selection’ permissions has been resolved.
- A bug has been fixed for API clients that malformed new passwords, of greater than 12 characters in length, when changed using DFweb or DFcollect.
- The DFdiscover server now saves records with the status requested by an API client. This also enables support for e-signatures in API clients.
- DFweb can now infer and preserve an incomplete record status in the cases where dfillegal() edit checks override standard legal value definitions.
DFweb now also support saving records with e-signatures.
Public-facing instances of DFweb and the API server have also been updated to 5.4.6.
dfdiscover-5.4-6_patch.tar (4.4 MB)
# md5sum dfdiscover-5.4-6_patch.tar
ce4c254da9e8e2919fb35774acc43e69 dfdiscover-5.4-6_patch.tar
- Download the tar image for the patch to /tmp. Then as super-user:
- # cd /opt/dfdiscover
- Stop DFdiscover
# systemctl stop dfdiscover - # tar xf /tmp/dfdiscover-5.4-6_patch.tar
- # /opt/dfdiscover/SETPERMS
- Restart DFdiscover
# systemctl start dfdiscover
DFws API Resources
The DFws API is available for customer application implementation.
Use of DFws requires:
- a DFdiscover server that has the DFWS feature enabled in the license,
- a unique set of DFWS credentials,
- an optional DFws server.
DFcollect
The most up-to-date version is always available through the respective online store.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
DFdiscover 2020 Version 5.3.0
DFdiscover 2020 follows the success of DFdiscover 2019 and DFdiscover 2018. It includes several new features, including two-factor authentication, subject aliases, trend reporting, tabular listings, enhancements to existing features, and improved security.
Overview
Version 5.3.0 – minor release – 2020/07/20
Version 5.3.2 – patch release – 2020/11/20
The 5.3.0 minor release is a complete install. It includes:
- Server-side RPM for Linux servers
- MSI Installers for Windows clients
- PKG installers for macOS clients
- ATK for acceptance testing
- Documentation in PDF, single-page and multi-page HTML
The Release Notes summarize the key features of DFdiscover 2020 Version 5.3.0, and include upgrade notes and known issues.
The Release Highlights and Release Webinar present more detailed views of the new features.
DFdiscover 2020, DFdiscover 2019, and DFdiscover 2018 client tools are all compatible with a DFdiscover 2020 Version 5.3.0 server. The newest features however are present only in the Version 5.3.0 and newer client tools. Before implementing user-defined properties in a study, it is critical that all study users have updated to the Version 5.2.0 (or newer) client tools.
Linux Server Download
5.3.0 release – 2020/07/20
Includes a full copy of the software for Novell openSUSE version 13.2 and newer, Leap 42.1 and newer, SUSE Tumbleweed and Redhat Enterprise Linux version 7+.
Windows Client Downloads
The Windows client tools have been tested and verified with 64-bit Windows 10. The client tools are not available for any 32-bit Windows OS.
Version 5.3.0 – minor release – 2020/07/20
To install, download and follow the installer instructions.
DFexplore is our fully featured data entry, quality control, and data review application. Its extensive feature list includes query management, study status, reporting, and data listing. It is the application typically used by most DFdiscover users.
DFsend is ideal for users that need to submit scanned CRFs from their local computer to the DFdiscover study.
Our complete suite of applications is appropriate for “power” users that need access to all that DFdiscover offers including study definition and permissions administration.
macOS Client Downloads
The macOS client tools are compatible with macOS 10.14 (Mojave) and newer.
Version 5.3.0 – minor release – 2020/07/20
To install, download and follow the installer instructions.
DFexplore is our fully featured data entry, quality control, and data review application. Its extensive feature list includes query management, study status, reporting, and data listing. It is the application typically used by most DFdiscover users.
DFsend is ideal for users that need to submit scanned CRFs from their local computer to the DFdiscover study.
Our complete suite of applications is appropriate for “power” users that need access to all that DFdiscover offers including study definition and permissions administration.
ATK – Acceptance Test Kit
The ATK study RPM is installed by the administrator on the DFdiscover server. The ATK manual in PDF and HTML format is available from the Documentation tab.
Patches
5.3.2 – patch release – 2020/11/20
Client-side
The 5.3.2 client-side patch resolves the following issues:
- File download hyperlinks, embedded in the custom HTML content provided by your DFdiscover server, now work correctly in the login dialog of desktop applications.
- A permissions checking bug which impacts the return result of dftrigger() when the subject ID is not the current subject ID has been resolved.
- DFsetup has been updated, fixing a bug, so that all available coding labels for choice fields are included for translation.
- In the event that the Import Definitions dialog is closed while waiting for the setup of the requested study, DFsetup now safely handles the server response.
- This change improves the performance of DFcollect in low bandwidth and/or high latency environments (update available via Google Play and App Store).
- The following updates have been applied to DFexplore:
- in Schedule View, when using the Save As Excel action, ensure that the fill color for ongoing, scheduled subjects is applied correctly.
- When choosing Save As PDF and the blank CRF book option, respect the Subject Alias preference, pre-printing either the numeric Subject ID or the Subject Alias, or a new option to not print any Subject identifier at all.
- When listing field or page history, permissions are enforced by the DF_SBhistory report, not DF_ATmods as shown.
- When using the Metadata panel and adding a second query to the same data field, prevent this second query from being dropped during a Refresh action.
- In List View, all matching data is now output when the Subject filter is used in combination with cross-plate criteria.
- In List View, ensure the Expression filter is always visible when toggling between the Plate, Module and Custom sub-panels.
- In Data View, the Unset Page Missed interaction has been simplified so that only one confirmation dialog is needed removed.
- In the metadata panel, now display field help as default.
Windows client tools
macOS client tools
Server-side
- Partial dates now display the original database values in Tabular Listing reports, replacing the previous placeholder ‘*’ character.
- The following fixes have been implemented in DFedcservice with regards to reports data:
- In Site Subject Status report, the subjects with overdue visit or missing page queries now correctly display as incomplete.
- In Tablular Listing reports, the correct results are presented when coded label is used as search criteria.
- A bug has been fixed in the handling of DFdiscover license updates in which licensed features have been reduced or removed.
- While importing definitions from another study in DFsetup, a differing lock state warning/error dialog may appear without any clear reason for the alert. This same issue can occur silently in DFmigrate – this has also been corrected.
- Download the tar image for the patch to /tmp. Then as super-user:
- # cd /opt/dfdiscover
- # tar xf /tmp/dfdiscover-5.3-2_patch.tar
- # /opt/dfdiscover/SETPERMS
DFws API Resources
The DFws API is available for customer application implementation.
Use of DFws requires:
- a DFdiscover server that has the DFWS feature enabled in the license,
- a unique set of DFWS credentials,
- an optional DFws server.
DFcollect
The most up-to-date version is always available through the respective online store.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
DFdiscover 2019 Version 5.2.0/5.2.1
Overview
Version 5.2.0 – minor release – 2019/11/08
Version 5.2.1 – patch release – 2019/12/11
The 5.2.0 minor release is a complete install. It includes:
- Server-side RPM for Linux servers
- MSI Installers for Windows clients
- PKG installers for macOS clients
- ATK for acceptance testing
- Documentation in PDF, single-page and multi-page HTML
The Release Notes summarize the key features of DFdiscover 2019 Version 5.2.0, and include upgrade notes and known issues.
DFdiscover 2019 Version 5.2.0 and DFdiscover 2018 Version 5.1.4, 5.1.0, 5.0.1 and 5.0.0 client tools are all compatible with a DFdiscover 2019 Version 5.2.0 server. The newest features however are present only in the Version 5.2.0 and newer client tools. Before implementing user-defined properties in a study, it is critical that all study users have updated to the Version 5.2.0 (or newer) client tools.
Linux Server Download
5.2.0 minor release – 2019/11/08
Includes a full copy of the software for Novell openSUSE version 13.2 and newer, Leap 42.1 and newer, SUSE Tumbleweed and Redhat Enterprise Linux version 7+.
5.2.1 patch release – 2019/12/11
The 5.2.1 server-side patch resolves two issues:
- This change fixes a bug in DFexport.rpc that could result in values for fields 9 and 10, being exported if the exported record has missed record status, missing value substitution is enabled and field selection is specified.
- Two improvements have been made in the implementation of subject schedule:
- For an in-study cycle with both baseline and pre-baseline visits, if the baseline visit has occurred but the pre-baseline visit has not, the pre-baseline visit must be identified as overdue.
- If end-study cycle visits are set to be required by the conditional visit map and they are now overdue, they must be identified as overdue.
- Download the tar image for the patch to /tmp. Then as super-user:
- # cd /opt/dfdiscover
- # tar xf /tmp/dfdiscover-5.2-1_patch.tar
- # /opt/dfdiscover/SETPERMS
The patch can be installed on a live system. After installation, restart the DFdiscover server.
5.2.3 patch release – 2020/02/03
The 5.2.3 server-side patch resolves the following issue:
- This change fixes the following bug in DFedcservice. Some server log messages generated by DFedcservice for testing purposes were not removed from the production build.
- Download the tar image for the patch to /tmp. Then as super-user:
- # cd /opt/dfdiscover
- # tar xf /tmp/dfdiscover-5.2-3_patch.tar
- # /opt/dfdiscover/SETPERMS
The patch can be installed on a live system. After installation, restart the DFdiscover server.
Windows Client Downloads
The Windows client tools have been tested and verified with 64-bit Windows 10. The client tools are not available for any 32-bit Windows OS.
Version 5.2.1 – patch release – 2019/12/11
Before installing, any previous 5.2.X client tools must first be uninstalled. To install, download and follow the installer instructions.
DFexplore is our fully featured data entry, quality control, and data review application. Its extensive feature list includes query management, study status, reporting, and data listing. It is the application typically used by most DFdiscover users.
DFsend is ideal for users that need to submit scanned CRFs from their local computer to the DFdiscover study.
Our complete suite of applications is appropriate for “power” users that need access to all that DFdiscover offers including study definition and permissions administration.
Version 5.2.0 – minor release – 2019/11/08
Please install the most recent 5.2.1 patch. These older versions are listed here for historical purposes only.
macOS Client Downloads
The macOS client tools are compatible with macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and newer.
Version 5.2.1 – patch release – 2019/12/11
DFexplore is our fully featured data entry, quality control, and data review application. Its extensive feature list includes query management, study status, reporting, and data listing. It is the application typically used by most DFdiscover users.
DFsend is ideal for users that need to submit scanned CRFs from their local computer to the DFdiscover study.
Our complete suite of applications is appropriate for “power” users that need access to all that DFdiscover offers including study definition and permissions administration.
Version 5.2.0 – minor release – 2019/11/08
Please install the most recent 5.2.1 patch. These older versions are listed here for historical purposes only.
ATK – Acceptance Test Kit
The ATK study RPM is installed by the administrator on the DFdiscover server. The ATK manual in PDF and HTML format is available from the Documentation tab.
Patches
5.2.1 – patch release – 2019/12/11
Client-side
The 5.2.1 client-side patch resolves the following issues:
- When the server is changed and after starting the broadcast login request, disable keyboard entry until a response to the broadcast is received.
- A bug that could lead DFsetup to exit unexpectedly, after a new module is added and while reviewing setup changes, has been fixed.
- A bug in DFsetup that could allow the user to save inconsistent date field properties has been fixed.
- A bug in DFsetup’s visitmap dialog that could allow the user to save invalid visit range information has been fixed.
- A bug that could lead DFsetup to exit unexpectedly due to an uncaught auto-save timer event has been fixed.
- The following updates have been applied to DFexplore:
- While loading study info from the server, ignore clicks on the button. Also ignore force quit action on macOS (Cmd+Q).
- Enable resizing of the Image Router subwindow and remember the size set by the user.
Windows client tools
The Windows client tools are compatible with Windows 10. Before installing, any previous 5.2.X client tools must first be uninstalled. To install, download and follow the installer instructions.
macOS client tools
The macOS client tools are compatible with macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and newer. To install, download and follow the installer instructions.
Server-side
The 5.2.1 server-side patch resolves two issues:
- This change fixes a bug in DFexport.rpc that could result in values for fields 9 and 10, being exported if the exported record has missed record status, missing value substitution is enabled and field selection is specified.
- Two improvements have been made in the implementation of subject schedule:
- For an in-study cycle with both baseline and pre-baseline visits, if the baseline visit has occurred but the pre-baseline visit has not, the pre-baseline visit must be identified as overdue.
- If end-study cycle visits are set to be required by the conditional visit map and they are now overdue, they must be identified as overdue.
- Download the tar image for the patch to /tmp. Then as super-user:
- # cd /opt/dfdiscover
- # tar xf /tmp/dfdiscover-5.2-1_patch.tar
- # /opt/dfdiscover/SETPERMS
The patch can be installed on a live system. After installation, restart the DFdiscover server.
5.2.2 – ATK patch release – 2020/01/15
5.2.3 – patch release – 2020/02/03
The 5.2.3 server-side patch resolves the following issue:
- This change fixes the following bug in DFedcservice. Some server log messages generated by DFedcservice for testing purposes were not removed from the production build.
- Download the tar image for the patch to /tmp. Then as super-user:
- # cd /opt/dfdiscover
- # tar xf /tmp/dfdiscover-5.2-3_patch.tar
- # /opt/dfdiscover/SETPERMS
The patch can be installed on a live system. After installation, restart the DFdiscover server.
DFcollect
The most up-to-date version is always available through the respective online store.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
DFdiscover 2018 Version 5.1.0
DFdiscover 2018 Version 5.1.0 follows the success of DFdiscover 2018. It includes several new features, including new subject scheduling, demonstration API implementations in DFweb and DFcollect, enhancements to existing features and improved look-and-feel.
Overview
Version 5.1.0 – minor release – 2019/02/11
The 5.1.0 minor release is a complete install. It includes:
- Server-side RPM for Linux servers
- MSI Installers for Windows clients
- PKG installers for macOS clients
- ATK for acceptance testing
- Documentation in PDF, single-page and multi-page HTML
Linux Server Download
Includes a full copy of the software for Novell openSUSE version 13.2 and newer, Leap 42.1 and newer, SUSE Tumbleweed and Redhat Enterprise Linux up to version 7.2 and newer.
Windows Client Downloads
We recommend using the 5.1.4 Windows client tools that are found on the Patches tab.
The Windows client tools are compatible with Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
DFexplore is our fully featured data entry, quality control, and data review application. Its extensive feature list includes query management, study status, reporting, and data listing. It is the application typically used by most DFdiscover users.
DFsend is ideal for users that need to submit scanned CRFs from their local computer to the DFdiscover study.
Our complete suite of applications is appropriate for “power” users that need access to all that DFdiscover offers including study definition and permissions administration.
macOS Client Downloads
We recommend using the 5.1.4 macOS client tools that are found on the Patches tab.
The macOS client tools are compatible with macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and newer. Note: On macOS 10.14 (Mojave), “dark mode” is not supported.
DFexplore is our fully featured data entry, quality control, and data review application. Its extensive feature list includes query management, study status, reporting, and data listing. It is the application typically used by most DFdiscover users.
DFsend is ideal for users that need to submit scanned CRFs from their local computer to the DFdiscover study.
Our complete suite of applications is appropriate for “power” users that need access to all that DFdiscover offers including study definition and permissions administration.
ATK – Acceptance Test Kit
The ATK study RPM is installed by the administrator on the DFdiscover server. The ATK manual in PDF and HTML format is available from the Documentation tab.
Patches
5.1.4 – patch release – 2019/07/24
Client-side
This patch release resolves the following issues in the 5.1.0 client tools:
- The following issues in DFexplore have been corrected:
- In the DFopen_patient_binder() function, do not refresh the subject binder until all of the actions have been executed.
- If a field requires a (new) reason, and the reason is added using the metadata panel, the Add Reason dialog still appears when leaving the field. The dialog should not appear.
- In Data view, if Field > Revert is chosen or the Revert to Old Value button is clicked in the reason dialog, the data field becomes read-only. The read-write state should not change.
- If no legal range is defined and the field data value is reset to the No Choice or Not Checked value, the resolved Missing Value query is not updated. The query should be automatically un-resolved.
- To be compatible with the update to include user-defined properties in the next release, the data type for edit check symbols has been updated to 16-bit from 8-bit.
- Previous behavior in DFexplore with respect to the column headings used during data export has been restored, so that the field description is not used by default.
- An overflow condition that could cause DFbatch to lose contact with the study server has been corrected.
- The following issue in DFadmin has been corrected:
- The action of DFadmin when loading user/role/permissions has been sped up significantly by optimizing order of operations.
Windows client tools
The Windows client tools are compatible with Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Before installing, any previous 5.1.X client tools must first be uninstalled. To install, download and follow the installer instructions.
macOS client tools
The macOS client tools are compatible with macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and newer. To install, download and follow the installer instructions. Note: On macOS 10.14 (Mojave), “dark mode” is not supported.
5.1.3 – patch release – 2019/06/06
- Download the tar image for the patch to /tmp. Then as super-user:
- # cd /opt/dfdiscover
- # tar xf /tmp/dfdiscover-sp513.tar
- # /opt/dfdiscover/SETPERMS
The patch can be installed on a live system. After installation, restart the DFdiscover server.
5.1.1 – patch release – 2019/02/28
- Download the tar image for the patch to /tmp. Then as super-user:
- # cd /opt/dfdiscover
- # tar xf /tmp/dfdiscover-sp511.tar
- # /opt/dfdiscover/SETPERMS
The patch can be installed on a live system. After installation, restart the DFdiscover server.
DFcollect
The most up-to-date version is always available through the respective online store.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.