2022.4

This section contains the following for the latest version:

  • System requirements

  • Enhancements (new or updated features)

  • Resolved issues (application improvements)

Before upgrading your production environment, Trimble recommends that you read the system requirements and install the latest version in a test environment. If you have questions, please contact your Trimble customer representative.

A PDF version of these release notes is available.

Warnings

Social Security number encryption warning

Starting in version 2020.2, Social Security numbers you enter in the Driver profile are encrypted in the database by default.
However, you can set up the system so that the Social Security numbers you enter in the Driver profile are not encrypted in the database.
To do so, set the DataEncryption General Info Table setting’s String1 field to N.

The Data Conversion Administration Utility lets you encrypt/decrypt a group of Social Security numbers in your database. Contact your Professional Services representative to obtain the DataConversionAdministrationUtilityInstall.msi.

Access and usage of The Data Conversion Administration Utility should only be provided to a system administrator. That utility provides access to all highly sensitive data and should only be used in the explicit instance of needing to encrypt or decrypt the driver profile.

Cancel order/trip feature warning

Starting in version 2020.1, the user interface for the cancel order/trip functionality has changed. Several enhancements were made to make the process easier and more intuitive. Also, the same Cancel Trip/Order window is now used in both Order Entry and in the Trip Folder.
For more information, see Canceling an order in version 2020.1 and later.

User level record security

Starting with TMW Operations version 2019.1, there is a functional change that will affect customers using custom views on Company Planner, Brokerage, or Covering boards that rely on User Level Record Security. Affected customers may need to contact Support for assistance before upgrading. See the User level record security resolved issue for details.

Minimum technical requirements for 17.50 or higher warning

To upgrade from a build lower than 17.50 to 17.50 or higher, you must follow these steps.

  1. Notify your Support team that you will upgrade. (As noted in Step 4, they will need to work with you to complete the installation process.)

  2. Verify that your environment adheres to these minimum technical requirements:

    • Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.6.2 must be installed.

    • Client operating systems must be at Windows 7 SP1 or higher.

    • Server operating systems must be at Windows Server 2012 or higher.

    • In addition, verify that your system adheres to the additional requirements listed in the General requirements section for the build you are upgrading to.

  3. Run the TMW Operations installation program.

  4. Before any users attempt to use TMW Operations, call your Support representative to have them update your Planning Worksheet boards.

Trimble Transportation has added columns to the system default Planning Worksheet views to enhance the inline editing feature. These columns also must be added to all custom views. Support will perform this step for you at no cost.

Case sensitive passwords warning

Starting with V.17.50, the system treats all passwords as case sensitive. This includes existing passwords.

This change affects how you log in with an existing password:

  • If your password was created with [Misc]CaseSensitivePasswords=OFF in your TTS50, you must enter that password in all upper case characters.

  • If your password was created with [Misc]CaseSensitivePasswords=ON in your TTS50, you can enter that password as you originally recorded it (case sensitive).

Requirements

Before you begin installing TMW Operations version 2022.4, check that these requirements are met:

  • TMWSuite®
    You must be using TMWSuite V. 2022.4.

  • TMW Back Office
    If you are using TMW Back Office, your version of TMW Operations must be the same as your version of TMW Back Office.

  • Microsoft® .NET Framework
    .NET Framework 4.6.2 or later (full package not client)

    The framework must be installed on the TMW Operations server, client, and administrator systems before you install TMW Operations. If it is not present, the system displays an advisory message during the installation. Install the framework before running the application.

  • Internet Information Services (IIS) for Microsoft Windows Server®
    IIS Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 or later

  • Microsoft SQL Server®

    • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or later

      Note: SQL Server 2014, SQL Server 2016, SQL Server 2017, and SQL Server 2019 are certified for use with this application. Trimble Transportation recommends using the latest service pack of whichever version you use.

  • You must be logged into the system where you want to install TMW Operations, and have administrator rights for that system.
    Like most applications, TMW Operations can be installed locally on a user’s system. It is also possible to install TMW Operations on a network drive. To do so, you must be logged into the system where the drive is physically located, and have administrator rights for that system.

  • SQL Server System Administrator rights are necessary.
    The installation of TMW Operations includes the manual application of a SQL script to the TMWSuite database. You must have a SQL Server administrator login and password to apply it.

  • TruETA Preplanning
    You must have these Trimble Web Products and modules installed:

Enhancements

EDI

Populate Trailer from outside process (TTESUITE-203736, TTESUITE-204713, TTESUITE-204714, TTESUITE-204715)

Previously, when processing EDI 204’s, a trailer would have to be manually entered and assigned. This would cause rework when you would need to re-enter the trailer number on the order when it was already available. Now, when an order is imported through EDI, a trailer can be auto assigned.
This functionality is enabled with two new settings:

  • AssignTrailerFromReferenceNumber

  • LTSLGlobalTrailerIdQualifier

The AssignTrailerFromReferenceNumber is a trading partner setting. It will enable functionality for the Trading Partner being edited. It is available in the Interface Settings application in the LTSL2 Configuration Window.
The LTSLGlobalTrailerIdQualifier is a General Info Table setting. It will allow for a default Trailer Id qualifier to be specified and used when none is set at the Trading Partner level.

eManifest

Improved auto processing and TotalMail messaging for ACE/ACI notifications (TTESUITE-204557)

Before, when you processed ACE/ACI eManifest requests, you could use TotalMail to send drivers:

In TMWSuite when you save an order, a system pop-up window may display to inform of priority expirations or load requirements that affect the order. In TMW Operations, a Save Warnings pop-up window displays. These system warnings show expirations and load requirements for all the order’s trip segments, even past completed legs. In TMWSuite if you wish to turn off the system pop-up window for completed trip segments, you use [Dispatch] CheckExpirationsForCompletedTrips=N in your TTS50. Now, the setting also applies to TMW Operations.

Mileage Inquiry window

PC Miler Web better error handling (TTESUITE-159768)

You use the Mileage Inquiry window to look up the mileage between two locations. In some cases when doing a lookup a “no results returned” message appeared. This may have been due to an expired ALKWebAPIKey in the TTS50 or an invalid key. Now, a Test button has been added to the window that does a mileage lookup between known points. This lookup will:

  • Return the values if the lookup works.

  • Display any message returned from PC Miler web during the lookup if it fails.

When you use the new auto processing, the TotalMail messages sent to drivers include more information. Messages give the company location where the crossing will be made as well as the shipment control number. You can include the dispatch phone number so the driver can contact them. You can also provide an instructional message to the driver.

You use the eManifest:AutoProcessMessage General Info Table setting to turn on the new functionality.
String1 activates the new auto processing and message format. It is turned off by default. If you activate it in String1, you use:

  • String2 to set the message priority.

  • String3 to record the dispatch contact phone number included in TotalMail messages.

  • String4 is the instructional message to the driver at the end of the TotalMail message.

Profiles

Copy Profiles (TTESUITE-204182)

The Profile menu options let you set up records for your drivers, companies and other assets. Before, you had to manually enter all details for a new record. Now, a Copy button is available in the Profile menu. This option lets you take an existing record as a base and copy the contents to auto-fill for the new record. You are able to edit the remaining fields as necessary.

The Copy button is available in these Profile menus:

  • Carrier

  • Company

  • Driver

  • Tractor

  • Trailer

Resolved issues

Asset Assignment window

  • TTESUITE-204435
    When you would manually enter a Tractor for a Driver 1, the Trailer 1 that would auto-assign was incorrect. This happened when a tractor in the Driver Profile did not match with the driver on the Tractor Profile. The assignments on the Trip Info tab in the Trip Folder were also affected.

Edit User Definable Fields window

  • TTESUITE-157886
    Previously, an error displayed if you:

  • Attempted to change a label option name if the code value was 0 or

  • Entered 0 as a code value for a label option

Now, you can perform both operations.

Maintain Mileage Table

  • TTESUITE-204807
    When you clicked the Retrieve button to review data, an error occurred.

Mileage

  • TTESUITE-203240
    Previously, when sending distance requests to PCMiler Web, the data received was in miles only. A new General Info Table setting GlobalDefaultUOM_DIS lets you change the default format from miles to kilometers.

Planning Worksheet

  • TTESUITE-200536
    When you used the Mass Status Change feature to change the status of orders, a save warning error occurred. This happened when changing the status of one or more selected orders from Available (AVL) to Pending (PND).