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Release Notes

1.38.2 (Latest)

  • Fixed an issue where users were unable to unable to Return Exams to Engineer using Approved Exams Report.

1.38.1 (22/06/2025)

  • Fixed an issue where users were unable to complete user defined elements enhanced forms.
  • Users can now add multiple Defined Elements forms as part of the Elements Enhanced section.

1.38.0 (20/06/2025)

  • New Mentorship workflow implemented. Trainees should now be added to the respective trainee user group in addition to normal user groups. A new mentor approval step will be added for trainees completing engineer review and examination results. Mentor Approval steps are visible in the my work page for requesters and approvers. See mentorship section of user documentation for full details.
  • Bridge Detailed exam's attachment forms will now be populated with the BCMI excel (native) file from the last completed detailed exam of the same asset. Examiners can download the file, apply changes and re upload to make available for the next exam. The excel (native) file must be uploaded along side the PDF version for this feature to be enabled.
  • Yes/No responses in exam PDF now capitalized
  • User documentation updated with new customer support contact details servicedesk@amey.co.uk
  • Support added for new exam types
    • "Additional - One Off Assessment"
    • "Additional Exam - One Off"
  • Asset notes feature
    • Asset Info form now has a notes field which can be edited by the examiner. The info is saved to the asset on engineer approval of the exam.
    • Property on the asset can be also be updated using the asset mass update tool.
  • Previous Reported Defect's description and location information now visible when viewing the lists of defects.
  • Fixed an issue where some historical exams were missing the structure carries property in the asset info form and subsequently info was not present in the exam PDF report.
  • Fixed an issue with the File Search Page not loading.
  • Fixed an issue where the photo caption data for images was not rendering correctly when using the order report photos tool.

1.37.0 (06/05/2025)

This release contains the following requested functionality changes (ref Group IT 6749):

  • 232: Asset Mass Update.
  • 61: Returned Report.
  • 80 My Work page: returned reports.

Also included:

  • Remove references to BSE from PAN exam forms.
  • Fix: Apple devices can't access files created from earlier versions of the mobile app.
  • Fix: Report preview button should be visible regardless of assignment.
  • Fix: Examinations Search page has incorrect title.
  • Fix: Exams will now show "Parts not examined in last detail exam" value in PDF.

As part of this:

  • ALARM2 Collect App updated to 1.62.0

1.36.1 (16/04/2025)

  • Fixed an issue that meant a report could under some circumstances be put into an 'Awaiting Batching' state from 'Awaiting Carrs Exam ID', even without a Carrs Exam ID.

1.36.0 (03/04/2025)

This release contains the following requested functionality changes (ref Group IT 6749):

  • 177 Rapids and PANs cancellations.
  • 82 Mobile app: PDF creation on exam completion.
  • 201 Processes List: add process id column.
  • 195 Restore cancelled examinations.
  • 206 Update Rapids forms to remove references to "Amey".
  • 167 Dropdown options.

Also included:

  • Updated expo and several libraries to newer versions (DCP core change - required update for deployments to Apple app store after April 24, 2025).
  • My Work page: Claim work feature not permitting today's date.
  • Mobile app: Updated cover sheet date validation to match Web equivalent.

As part of this:

  • ALARM2 Collect App updated to 1.59.0

1.35.1 (25/03/2025)

  • Fixed an issue with NEST sync services.

1.35.0 (15/03/2025)

This release contains the following requested functionality changes (ref Group IT 6749):

  • 8 Cover Sheet: Date Validation.
  • 52 Examination Results: Show results after completing form.
  • 53 Examination Results: Load "My Work" after exam completion.
  • 71a Redirect to exam results page on complete.
  • 71b Examination Results: Change the wording from “Complete” to “Submit Report”.
  • 197 Asset Information (Primary Material).
  • 199 Planned End Date set to Planned Start Date.
  • 206b Reactive Exam Creator - Remove CARRS Exam ID field.
  • 208a New BCMI Report.
  • 208b Examination Search: Add Structure Number.
  • 213 Schedule Examinations: Add "Awaiting CARRS Exam ID".

Also included:

  • Mobile app: Show Asset properties such as ELR, Miles, etc.
  • Batching: Adjustments to batch size estimation.
  • Filtering: More filter options on Process page, plus filtering fixes (DCP core change).
  • Version update for System.Linq.Dynamic.Core (DCP core change).

As part of this:

  • ALARM2 Collect App updated to 1.58.0

1.34.1 (17/02/2025)

  • Fixed an issue with the "Last Report Status" page that could cause an internal server error.

1.34.0 (14/02/2025)

This release contains the following requested functionality changes (ref Group IT 6749):

  • 58 Engineer Review Search: "Returned by Tech Admin" states.
  • 68 Additional data: Add Anti-Trespass.
  • 92 Attachments: Additional documentation upload.
  • 95 Special requirements: Include in report checkbox.
  • 97 Exams: Add "Last additional exam date" box.
  • 204 Progress report: Add exam date.
  • 200 Commercial report: Percentage changes.
  • 208c Engineer dashboard: Show BCMI attachment status.
  • 192 Create rapid and PAN exams from the mobile app.
  • 92b Attachments: BCMI Native file validation to accept multiple excel types (xls, xlsx, xlsm).

Also included:

  • Changed label for BCMI Native Attachment from "BCMI XLS File" to "BCMI Native File".
  • Added prompt message to Anti-Trespass section.
  • Asset page now has filters that include equality, starts with and ends with.
  • Asset Data is now only sortable on Name and Description.
  • Drop-down menus adjusted to prevent elements that should be hidden behind the menu from appearing in front of the menu.
  • Added functionality to allow the server to detect whether or not the mobile app's data is compatible and prevent incompatible data from being processed.

As part of this:

  • ALARM2 Collect App updated to 1.54.0

1.33.3 (18/01/2025)

  • Fixed an issue with exams stuck in the "Generating Final Report" state and implemented improvements to the report generation process.

1.33.2 (03/01/2025)

  • Fixed an issue where users were unable to schedule exams.

1.33.1 (18/12/2024)

  • Enhanced batching functionality to prevent batch status remaining in a "Pending" state when NEST returns an unexpected response.
  • In performance report, renamed "Engineer Name" column to "Engineer" and "Examiner Name" to "Examiner".

1.33.0 (17/12/2024)

This release contains the following requested functionality changes (ref Group IT 6749, phase 1):

  • 4 Environment: Hide sections of environment form until selected.
  • 6 Monitoring Devices: Data to be saved and pulled through for future examinations.
  • 27 Progress Report: "First Date" Columns.
  • 29 Bridge detailed exam: Elements enhanced hide names until population.
  • 55 Progress Report: Report sorting.
  • 70 Low Headroom: "Road Number" alphanumeric input.
  • 72 Progress Report: Add Primary Material.
  • 74 Previous Report Defects: Field requirements on defect status.
  • 78 Defects: Colour highlights.
  • 94 Monitoring Devices: Default to "No".
  • 121 Permissions: Remove exam cancel permission for "Manager".
  • 148 Engineer Review: "Days since submitted" filter.
  • 160 Rapid Response Exams: Progress reporting options.
  • 174 Culvert Data Sheet: Enlarge diagram.
  • 179 Permissions: Add/update NR Job Ids for "Tech Admin".
  • 182 Performance Report: Add Examiner & Engineer name.
  • 184 Performance Report: Add performance report to reporting user group.
  • 188 Engineer Defect: Title change.

As part of this:

  • ALARM2 Collect App updated to 1.51.0

1.32.3

  • Fixed an issue where batch submissions could fail when no photos were taken on an exam.
  • Fixed an issue where batch submissions could fail when exam IDs were bulk updated with spaces in front of the number in excel upload sheet.

1.32.2

  • NEST XML only supports 128 characters for photo descriptions/comments. Excess characters will be truncated.

1.32.1

  • Nest API only accepts lowercase file extensions. i.e. .JPG will be auto converted to .jpg.
  • Exam PDF defect history table generators updated to support missing exam type info on defect data from NEST API.
  • Some unsupported image types (.bmp,.svg,.gif) will now be converted into NEST compatible file formats on submission through APIs.

1.32.0 (29/11/2024)

  • Migration from CES API integrations to NEST APIs.

1.31.0 (27/11/2024)

  • Exam Photos are now optimized for inclusion within PDF on form save. This will have the effect of speeding up preview report actions.
  • Add a minimum year validation of 1760 to all date inputs in forms to prevent accidental date inputs of 0024.
  • Asset pages will no longer ask you to confirm unsaved changes when no changes have been made.
  • Reduced padding around images in PDF to allow for three lines of comment text per image.
  • Tech Admins will now be able to resubmit exam batches through Network Rail APIs using "API Submit" button on batch details page incase of issue with initial upload.
  • Fixed an issue on the mobile app where users were unable to complete empty forms.
  • ALARM2 Collect App updated to 1.49.0
  • Fixed an issue where .bmp images would cause exam PDF generation to fail.
  • Fixed an issue where leading zeros would be removed from low headroom forms.

1.30.2

  • Fixed an issue where the PDF report could not be generated when the LoR PDF sheet was attached under the attachments.

1.30.1

  • Fixed an issue where users were unable to move files between folders.

1.30.0 (14/11/2024)

  • Fixed an issue where engineers permissions would not be updated immediately after assigning an exam for review.
  • Examiners can now refresh previous recommendations in case of out of date data.
  • Enhanced reports will now show structure has been viewed information inside PDF report.
  • Fixes an issue where Tech Admins were unable to remove CARRS Exam Ids from exams using missing CARRS exam tool.
  • ALARM2 Collect Android app now available on Google Play Store.
  • ALARM2 Collect 1.48.0 contains significant improvements to battery usage and performance. If upgrading from previous versions of the application. Downloaded exams will need to be downloaded again.
  • Fixed an issue where unassigned engineers could review assigned exams.
  • Fixed an issue where new engineers defects would sometimes be created without a defect number.
  • Fixed an issue where users were unable to view files in the files and folder menu.
  • Exam report PDF image optimization will occur on first generation speeding up subsequent report generations. This will help to resolve issues where exams with large numbers of images fail to generate within the the timeout window.

1.29.3 (10/10/2024)

  • Fixed an issue causing the reactive exam CES batch to fail during upload.
  • Fixed an issue where the Element section was not displayed on the generated/final report.
  • Fixed an issue with grayscale images appearing duplicated in the report.

1.29.2 (07/10/2024)

  • Fixed an issue where Engineers were experiencing refreshes with loading circles on the Engineer Review dashboard.

1.29.1 (04/10/2024)

  • Fixed an issue where Examiners would see "You do not have permission to perform this operation" when viewing forms with photos.
  • Fixed an issue where some PDF images were displaying incorrect orientation and size.
  • Fixed an issue where examination elements enhanced form photos where ordered alphabetically by default. Default order will now match same order as forms in the website. Users can re-apply this photo ordering using the "reset' button.

1.29.0 (03/10/2024)

  • Engineer Review Dashboard Update
    • All Engineer's exam review actions now completable from single page.
    • Pinned exam context bar added to top of page.
    • All forms will now open as moveable windows within page.
    • All form input validation checks now updated to match CES XML requirements.
    • Sections layout reordered.
    • Sections are now collapsible.
    • Engineer Comments section updated.
      • "Complete Exam" renamed to "Final Scheduled Report". Default values applied depending on exam type.
    • Defects grid default ordering by ALARM defect number.
    • A comment is no longer requested when approving exams.
  • Implemented Engineer Review Search filters and settings persistence, along with the following functionalities:
    • Users can now select and remove columns from the grid.
    • Added a warning for already assigned engineers.
    • Introduced an "unassigned" filter for the examiner and engineer columns.
    • Examiner and engineer columns filter will only show users in those user groups.
    • Included an indicator for items returned to examiners.
    • Updated the options for the "days since exam" filter by changing 15-28 to 15-21 and adding 22-28.
    • Adding/editing is done via a pop-up window that can be moved and resized. The settings are persisted.
  • Engineers are now able to complete exams with missing CARRs exam Ids.
    • Exams are now held at state "Awaiting CARRs Exam ID" until an Id is provided before auto submission into CES.
  • Default data grid heights updated to show more information on screen.
  • User can now add multiple photos to forms. Up to 20 photos in a single action can be added.
  • Dating Photos has been improved with dedicated date input added to photo form inputs. Default date information will be pre-populated when available from image metadata when photo is added to form. Pre-existing photo captions will be unchanged to maintain existing report formats.
  • Examiners can now preview and order PDF photos using new "Order Photos" button.
  • When photos are added, the comment will now default to the name of the photo.
  • My Work item navigation for engineers will now navigate directly to engineer review dashboard.
  • Implemented My Work filters and settings persistence, and users can also now select and remove columns from the grid.
  • NWC exam types now added to documentation.
  • Fixed an issue where newer PDF file formats could not be added as attachments to exams.
  • Fixed an issue where various photo sizes would not render in the exam report PDF correctly.
  • Fixed an issue where image thumbnails would not retain the orientation information of the original image.
  • Fixed an issue where some dropdown lists would not be displayed above other page elements.
  • Fixed an issue where exams could not be completed due to a sub activity error.
  • Fixed an issue where if the user's session has expired, it could just show only the bar at the top of the page.
  • Mobile App version updated to 1.43.0, latest installation file required.
    • Users can attach multiple photos from the gallery in a single action now. Caption date will be pre populated using image meta data when available.
    • By request, when adding photos the default comment will be selected automatically when the comment box is pressed.

1.28.2 (05/09/2024)

  • Retaining Wall Dimension Sheet Reference Image Updated.

1.28.1 (22/08/2024)

  • Mobile App version updated to 1.41.1, latest installation file required
  • Fixed an issue where mobile app users were unable to scroll text boxes of a fixed height.
  • Fixed an issue where on the mobile app part of dropdown boxes could be hidden behind front facing camera island on some devices.

1.28.0 (16/08/2024)

  • Added 'ProcessId' to the Rapid Response tab in the progress report. Also, updated the column name from 'Unique ALARM 2 Exam ID' to 'ProcessId' in the Planned Examinations tab for consistency.
  • On the Engineer Review Search page users are now able to filter exams by if a CARRs exam Id exists or not.
  • Missing CARRs Exam Id Tool updated to allow for filtering on all available columns.
  • New Exam Search Page allows users to search for specific exams and view final generated reports.
  • When viewing exam forms or navigation menus a new exam context bar that shows key exam information (Report Type - ELR - Miles.Yards - Structure No - Contract Year) is now displayed on the website.
  • Fixed an issue where some exams where unable to send the planned or examination dates to CES APIs.
  • Fixed an issue where system was unable to update some users display name due to special characters in display name or email address.
  • Mobile App version updated to 1.41.0, latest installation file required
  • Mobile App text box inputs now grow with content so users can see all text entered
  • Mobile App forms can now be scrolled further so that some text boxes are no longer hidden when entering text using the on screen keyboard.
  • Fixed an issue on mobile app where some users would be unable to view lists of forms such as defects if there was an issue during the sync.
  • Multiple mobile app synchronization stability updates.

1.27.1 (15/07/2024)

  • Bug fix for issues with confirmation dialog boxes after UI update.
  • Mobile App version updated to 1.40.1, latest installation file required

1.27.0 (14/07/2024)

  • User selection dropdowns now display user's display name and email for better identification of required user.
  • Mobile App version updated to 1.40.0, latest installation file required
  • Fixed an issue on the mobile app where forms with many attached images would fail to sync causing data loss on device.

1.26.0 (07/07/2024)

  • Update "Area" column location inside excel reports.
  • Tech Admin user group is now able to change the type of some exam types after creation. Please see user documentation for instructions and limitations.
  • Fixed an issue where underwater exam PDFs were being stored in the additional section on assets.
  • Added an in app PDF viewer to the mobile app. Users can now view the PDF within the app or share with any other compatible installed app on the device for more advanced functionality.
  • Mobile App version updated to 1.39.0, latest installation file required.

1.25.1 (26/06/2024)

  • Fixed a bug where an empty "Area" value would cause a page to fail to load.

1.25.0

  • "Area" property added to assets. Also added as a dropdown filter to the engineer review search page.
  • Fixed an issue where unsupported ASCII control characters in some forms inputs disabled for reference purposes were enable to be completed. Input validation is now disabled on disabled inputs in forms.
  • Fixed an issue where some last visual and detailed exam dates in exam forms were incorrect.
  • Fixed an issue where underwater exam PDFs were being placed in the additional exam types property on assets.
  • Mobile app version updated to 1.38.0, latest installation file required.
  • Mobile app sync process updated. Any offline local data which fails to be uploaded during a sync is now retained on the device. Users will have option to retry sync actions with problem forms or dismiss and pull latest from server.

1.24.1 (12/06/2024)

  • Updates to mobile app OS permission requests, inline with Apple App store policy.
  • Completed examinations now locked from editing on device, inline with website functionality.
  • Reset data button removed from app. Android and Apple offer same functionality from settings menu.
  • Mobile app version updated to 1.35.0, latest installation file required.

1.24.0 (03/06/2024)

  • Mobile app will now display when a message to user when there is no assigned work items within the users applied filter ranges.
  • Mobile app users can now view privacy policy and contact support links in mobile app.
  • Privacy policy and contact support information now added to user documentation.
  • Fixed an issue on the mobile app where users were sometimes unable to add a photo or image attachment because confirm button remained in disabled state.
  • Fixed an issue with date selection in the scheduler.
  • Fixed an issue where cancelled exams would still appear on the mobile app when assigned to an examiner.
  • Fixed an issue on the mobile app where exam sections would not update with new state when navigating through menus.
  • Mobile app version updated to 1.34.0, latest installation file required.

1.23.0 (17/05/2024)

  • New Performance Report now available for TechAdmin users.
  • User display name changing now locked for all users. Tech admins can now update user's display name through user management.

1.22.0 (08/05/2024)

  • Examiners are now able to refresh previously reported defects with latest CES data with exams using "Refresh" button. This will clear all current records and regenerate the list from the most recent cut of CES data.
  • Mobile usage report now enabled
  • Exams Dimension Sheet Maximum and Minimum "I" property removed from forms.
  • "Under Water Scour Stage 1/2 Review" exams will now generate PDF reports.
  • "Additional" exams will now show "Parts not examined in last detail exam" value in PDF.
  • Examiner who completes examination section will now show in PDF, compared to previously user who completed the examiners comments form.
  • Fixed an issue with "Min Distance from track" for retaining wall exams would not display when an empty value was placed in the form input.
  • Mobile App Version updated to 1.31.0, latest installation file required.

1.21.0 (21/04/2024)

  • Examiners are now able to Claim exams through the "My Work" page by submitting an exam date. This will mark the exam as "In Progress" by completing the Coversheet form. Rapid Response, Underwater, and Scour exam types are not supported.
  • Examiners "My Work" items on the website will now be sorted by ELR and Milage by default. Users are still able to alter sorting using the table functions.
  • Examiners "My Work" items on the mobile app will now be sorted by ELR and Milage by default. User can still update the date filters and sorting settings from the menu.
  • Mobile App Version updated to 1.30.0, latest installation file required.

1.20.0 (10/04/2024)

  • Engineers are now able to clear and refresh tracked defects with latest data from NR CES system. New defects will be retained. A "refresh" button has been added to the engineer review dashboard screen for each exam.
  • Fixed an issue where pressing 'enter' on the keyboard when viewing a form which allowed users to attach a file to the form caused the whole page to refresh.
  • Fixed an issue where exam date in the progress report would not be populated after and exam is reset through the scheduler.
  • Fixed an issue where large lines of unbroken text would overflow page bounds in examiners comments and previous reported defects sections of the exam PDF
  • Fixed an issue where CES XML for an exam would always populated the SecName value with "Amey Rail". Will now populate with correct value "Amey Rail"/"Network Rail" depending on organisation.
  • Fixed an issue where attachment sketch images did not always display in exam PDF.

1.19.0 (24/03/2024)

  • Added form unsaved changes reminders to prevent accidental navigation away from forms and loss of data.
  • Examiners and Engineers are no longer required to upload and attach signature images as part of the examination process. Digital Signatures will be generated based on users display names.
  • Network Rail Weeks and Periods calculations updated for 2024/2025 for progress and commercial reports.
  • Fixed an issue where some sketch images were given photo caption numbers, this was causing photo indexing to become out of sync.
  • Fixed an issue where some CES XMLs contained incorrect examiner names.
  • Fixed an issue where pressing "Enter" on keyboard would cause page to refresh while entering data into forms.
  • Fixed an issue where form table column resize cursor would cover form save button.
  • Fixed an issue where after editing an assets details the form would not reset to the default read only state.
  • Reduced padding around Generic reports LoR attachments PDF inside exam report PDF to increase size of attachment in page.

1.18.2

  • Confirmation popups removed from most exam actions i.e. form saving, group completion and opening.
  • Fixed an issue where engineer review pages would refresh excessively in response to database updates.
  • Fixed an issue where asset details page form would not reset to read only state after saving.
  • Increased server limit on number of photos a single form can contain. Tested to 200. Actual limit effected by number and size of photos in form.
  • Fixed an issue where generic attachments would sometimes escape page boundaries in PDF.
  • Update CES XML Generation to divide engineer recommendation costs by 1000 when submitting values.
  • Fixed an issue where some Delivered reports were missing CARRS Exam Ids in progress reports.
  • Updated Culvert Reports to include additional asset info in PDF (Primary Material, Secondary Material, Structure Carries, Flow Direction, Type)

1.18.1

  • Fixed an issue where some users were unable to view PDF Reports from previous exams on mobile. Mobile app updated to version 1.28.1
  • Added more error information when PDF report generation fails due to missing images.
  • Fixed an issue where planned and actual exam dates were not being sent through to CES.
  • Fixed an issue where rapid response exams would not be populated with last visual and detailed exam information.
  • Fixed an issue where long continuous characters blocks would cause tables in PDF reports to overflow out of page bounds (Engineer defects and recommendations tables).
  • Fixed an issue where engineer review was not locked to assigned engineer for some users.

1.18.0

  • Migrated database for system from serverless to provisioned, which removes the database limitations that were restricting the system's ability to handle very large numbers of requests.

1.17.3

  • Improve query performance when generating "Missing CARRs Exam ID" excel sheet.
  • Fixed an issue where generic exams would fail to generate if attachments were not included.
  • Update system contract years to 2010-2032.
  • Cancelled exams will no longer appear in "My Work" screen.

1.17.2

  • Fixed an issue where some database calls were returning empty lists, this was causing many lists to display incorrect results.

1.17.1

  • Fixed an issue where CES defects and recommendations might not be populate into an exam if it is scheduled during a sync with CES APIs.
  • Fixed an issue where examinations special requirements are not removed if an exam is reset and special requirements are removed at the planning stage.
  • Fixed an issue where some exams are not included in the bulk update feature.
  • Fixed an issue where some defect numbers are not being assigned to defects synced from CES.
  • Add rate limiting feature to PDF preview, this will now limit the total number of Exam PDF previews to 50 concurrent requests. this is to prevent system performance issues when generating PDF previews for large exams.

1.17.0

North West and Central

A new organisations has been created and configured for Network Rail's North West and Central route.

All functionality is consistent with the other already supported organisations within the system Wales, Scotland, and Southern.

All historical data from ALARM1 (Defects, Recommendations, OS Images, Exam PDFs) for completed exams have been or will immediately be loaded alongside.

All CES API integrations have been enabled with credentials configured for Network Rail as the supplier.

1.16.3

Website

  • User documentation is now available for all users through the Documentation menu item in each organisation.

  • Duplicate defects and recommendations could be populated into and exam when a mass updater file with duplicate process Ids was uploaded. Effected exams have had duplicates removed. Validation checks added to mass updater upload.

  • Defect history table in generated PDFs would sometimes overflow the table boundaries.

  • "My Work" page would fail to load when exams on assets created through work bank upload excel file had trailing values such as "3.123000000001" for milage. This would cause incorrect chains and yards value conversions. Validation checks added into workbank upload.

Mobile App

  • Version updated to 1.27.3, latest installation file required.

  • Resolved an issue where the offline storage data would be lost once the offline cache would reach a size to large for the previous storage mechanism.

  • Increased speed of download of exam data required for offline functionality.

  • Fixed an issue where user authentication analytics were not being sent from the device correctly.