Releases

Streamline fleet finances with the Billing Window

Users can now remove manual processes that come with monthly payments. Automate monthly billing to GpsGate by switching to our payment partner FastSpring. Further, Site Admins can now export CSV files to inform customer invoicing.

More highlights:

• Automate monthly payments to GpsGate via our partner FastSpring.
• Add support for CSV export of "Product application” and "Show per application” views in the Billing window
• Display the number of vehicle cost contributions for Dashboard
• Summary cards will now reflect the name of the product selected

UI updates to the Billing Window

• Update view for multi-priced products (UI)
• Add a scrollbar to the "Billable Units" list in the Billing Window (UI)
• Display Dashboard sub-products in the "Show per application" view (UI)

Fleet App:

• Link to the mobile Fleet app in the Main Menu
• Scan QR code in the platform to sign in to the same application in Fleet app

Developer & System Admin

• Site Admin users will now receive notifications that platform updates are available

Device Plugins

Teltonika users can now better manage resources with GpsGate's new Fuel Consumption report. Check our FU1007 Fuel Consumption report for Teltonika devices to improve fuel tracking accuracy.

User Experience

• UI enhancements to the Events panel with Empty State text on how to get started
• Remove default event rules when creating new applications
• Update translations for Arabic, English, French, German, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, Hindi, Indonesian, and Swedish
• Add an option to select applications when adding a new administrator
• Bing maps: support route geofences and drawing simulator routes using the “D” key

Developer & System Admin

• Enhance the security option with the command queue
• Improve startup error handling
• Remove the deprecated functionality of sending commands to unknown devices
• Add additional application setting options when saving the application to a template
• Enhance validation checks when creating a new site admin user
• Prevent user lockout when modifying roles

Bugs happen. As soon as we know about them, we fix them to ensure GpsGate continues to run smoothly.

User Experience

• Fix Vehicle Marker when using Multi Monitor plugin
• Fix incorrect formatting of "Description" column in the CSV file from the User Search window
• Fix image block issue for images read via FTP
• Clicking on the map in Vehicle Status now closes the pop-over when using Google Maps or ArcGIS Maps
• Fix issue preventing the mobile landing page from loading

Developer & System Admin

• Fix privileges check when editing users
• Fix updating a device's OneWire Sensor IDs when any OneWire ID is updated or removed
• Fix REST authentication
• Fix device's OneWire variables list when updating user by disconnecting assigned devices
• Fix the issue when enabling the _Administrator privilege
• Fix crash in Batch Edit User flow related to Status Indicator and Icon Sets

Deprecate AccuTracking, GlobalSat, Sendum, Amigo, SkyPatrol, Amwell, GlobalTrack, SmartSole, ANBTEK, Haicom, SmartTrakTech, AntzerTech, HHDTech, SolarONE, APRS, Holux, StarNet, Arvento, Icarvision, and Stellar device plugins

/m Mobile web interface has been deprecated and is no longer supported. Download the Fleet app on the App Store or Google Play for the best access to our platform.

ArcGIS Geoevent Processor, Chat, and Garmin plugins were deprecated with November’s 2023 release.

Datcom, SUTRAN, and DLT Client plugins were deprecated with October 2023's release.

See the current deprecation schedule in our support portal.

Faster Event Rule Setup

Creating speeding event rules with geofences can now be done within a few clicks. Maximize event rule potential, and simplify collecting valuable fleet insights in GpsGate.

Some highlights:

• Users can quickly create speeding event rules by clicking on Main Menu → Admin → Event Rules → Select Speeding Event Rule from the dropdown menu
• After creating a new event rule, closing the success screen will open the Events panel
• Tags are not created if all vehicles are selected in the dropdown list when generating quick speeding event rules

Developer & System Admin

Improved handling of commands to the device:

• SiteAdmin → Diagnostic → Terminal → Queue has been split into "Device Commands" and "System Tasks"
• Data sent directly from Terminal will now be logged for auditing
• Queueable is now the default setting when creating new commands. Queueable commands are queued for 48 hours by default but can be configured from 1 minute to 72 hours. A queued command will be delivered to the device when it connects if it is offline when sent
• Internet is the default transport when creating new commands
• The empty first step command is now removed since the new default behavior achieves the same behavior
• Available transports have been changed to Internet, SMS, and IDP (ORBCOM). A command will be delivered regardless if the device is connected via UDP or TCP when the Internet is selected
• Simplified language installation and management for Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish

Device Plugins

GpsGate’s device team had another busy month. We fixed several device plugins and a couple of new device integrations.

Some highlights include:

• Update to message field type/unit/descriptions for over 30 device plugins including Teltonika, Queclink, and Meitrack
• Add Queclink’s GB100CG and GL33CG devices
• Add support for the latest protocol for iStartek VT200L
• Add TLS support for Teltonika devices

User Experience

• Clicking the map now hides the Vehicle Status popover window
• Maps now automatically center based on the user's location when there are no devices in the selected application
• Toast notifications will be shown longer by default
• Add some additional icons to the vehicle marker icon picker

Developer & System Admin

• Disable the Abort button in the Terminal for direct commands

There’s no avoiding bugs in software development. When we know about them, we fix them to ensure GpsGate continues to run smoothly.

Developer & System Admin

• Fix privileges check when editing users
• Fix updating a device's OneWire Sensor IDs when any OneWire ID is updated or removed

/m Mobile web interface has been deprecated and is no longer supported. Download the Fleet app on the App Store or Google Play for the best access to our platform.

ArcGIS Geoevent Processor, Chat, and Garmin plugins were deprecated with November’s 2023 release.

Datcom, SUTRAN, and DLT Client plugins were deprecated with October 2023's release.

See the current deprecation schedule in our support portal.

Maintenance (GpsGate Cloud Premium Feature)

Resource costs change. Two service stations may sell tires or oil at different prices, so we made it possible to change costs during and after service tasks to account for this. What’s more? GpsGate Cloud users can now add historical services within the Maintenance feature to keep a better record of vehicle upkeep. Here are some more highlights:

• Add an option to add an old service via the vehicle right-click menu in the Maintenance feature
• Add an option to change the total cost for resources in tasks
• Introduce Next Service instead of First Service
• Simplify the Maintenance panel and setup for service schedules
• Enhance the usability of the feature

Developer & System Admin

• Remove Maps and Geocoders sub-menu items. System Admins will now open the settings page by clicking on Maps and Geocoders in the menu. Items in the previous sub-menu can now be found in the application's Main menu
• Installations that have been updated from beta.gpsgate.com will no longer receive updates automatically (this affects all GpsGate Cloud and On-site platforms)

Device Plugins

Whether it’s hardware supporting asset tracking or stolen vehicle recovery our device team stays responsive to the needs of our fleet partners. This month, they added an impressive 17 new devices to GpsGate’s platform. Here are the highlights:

• Teltonika’s TAT140, TAT141, FMC234, FMM650 and FMM80A devices were integrated
• Queclink’s GV57CEU, GL50B Lite, GL521MG, GL53MG Plus, GL530, GV51MG and GV57MG Plus devices were integrated
• Cantrack’s G06L, G900L, GF60L, GF70L and G08L devices were integrated

Developer & System Admin

• Add IDP protocol support for Orbcomm
• Make _RemoveApplication command idempotent
• Improve REST API stability
• UI improvements to the GpsGate Store

There’s no avoiding bugs in software development. When we know about them, we fix them to ensure GpsGate continues to run smoothly.

User Experience

• Fix a bug that caused Role descriptions in the Edit User form not to show
• Fix an issue where OneWire IDs fail to update when the list of OneWire variables is reassigned on the Edit Device page

Developer & System Admin

• Fix a download image issue on Camera plugin
• Fix a bug causing the TrackPoint tooltip to malfunction
• Fix faulty Custom Fields updates for users in the REST API
• Fix faulty error messages in the GpsGate Store
• Fix a bug that prevented the Report chart from being fully visible in SiteAdmin (Legacy)

ArcGIS GeoEvent Processor, Chat, and Garmin plugins were deprecated with November’s 2023 release.

Datcom, SUTRAN, and DLT Client plugins were deprecated with October 2023's release.

Archiving was deprecated with January 2023's release.

Removed Passenger Manager plugin with April 2023's release.

SOAP for reporting is now removed. REST API should be used.

See the current deprecation schedule in our support portal.

Flat tires and cracked windshields aren’t scheduled, so we’ve rolled out corrective maintenance. Fleet managers use this new Maintenance tool to track vehicle damage as it happens.

What’s more? Map settings pages have moved in-app and Site Admin labels have been added to clarify which GpsGate users can see given settings pages within the platform.

Maintenance

• Add support for Corrective Maintenance
• Corrective maintenance now has a property called "Notice." Notice is the number of days before "Due date" when this service is visible in the upcoming maintenance list.

Want to keep vehicles road-ready? Give Maintenance a try and connect 5 devices for free. Find Maintenance in the GpsGate Store within the platform.

Developer & System Admin

• Custom Maps, Navionics, and Pickpoint pages moved in-app under Main menu -> Site Admin -> Maps and Geocoders
• All in-app Site Admin windows are now labeled to clarify that they are only available to Site Admin users

Device Plugins

It’s been a busy month for our device team, who have added a new device, and several new inputs to integrated hardware. Here are some highlights:

• Add support for time zone metafield for Howen TCP protocol
• Add Queclink’s GL500MG device and add support for HTDZ Sensors (Sensor ID, Humidity, Temperature) for GV58CEU device
• Logical changes to how the Last "known" value is saved for different variables on Teltonika, Meitrack, JIMI, UDrive, Kingneed, ArkNav, Gotop, Suntech, and Iridium device types

Developer & System Admin

• Failed scheduled reports can now be sent to individual recipients again
• Change RegisterCommand from abstract to virtual
• Improve date and time pickers by having placeholders (e.g. "Select date range") by default in Maintenance logs

User Experience

• Minor UI enhancements to vehicle marker tags and closest vehicle feature
• Improve layout and functionality of modal dialogues

Bugs happen. When we know about them, we fix them to ensure the platform continues to run smoothly.

User Experience

• Fix the Geocodefarm settings page that wasn’t showing up in the application
• Bug fixes for closest vehicle feature
• Fix installation of privileges for Bing map plugin

Developer & System Admin

• Fix a bug causing all map and geocoder plugins to be visible in the applications' main menu under -> Site Admin -> Maps & Geocoders even if not installed
• Fix SaveChangesOnly values for SOS, BatteryLow, JobAssignmentState
• Fix an issue where the browser kept an open connection after viewing camera images
• Fix a bug preventing a historic invoice from opening with the button in the "Actions" column
• Fix of installer: Grant privileges for Site Admin user on creation
• Fix slow queries issue for unknown devices
• Fix Odometer_EO calculation mixup of kilometers and meters
• Fix issue where various unrelated functionalities stop working after uninstalling POI plugin
• Fix missing uninstall option for plugins

ArcGIS GeoEvent Processor, Chat, and Garmin plugins were deprecated with November’s 2023 release.

Datcom, SUTRAN, and DLT Client plugins were deprecated with October 2023's release.

Archiving was deprecated with January 2023's release.

Removed Passenger Manager plugin with April 2023's release.

SOAP for reporting is now removed. REST API should be used.

See the current deprecation schedule in our support portal.

More SiteAdmin settings moved in-app

A well-configured fleet solution sets customers up for success. From enabling roles and privileges to configuring device listeners and custom variables, you can do more within GpsGate after updating in December. Here’s what’s new in-app:

• Scheduled reporting was redesigned and moved to Main menu → Reporting → Scheduled
• SiteAdmin roles moved to Main menu → Site Admin → Users → Site Admin Roles
• Device Variables and Device Listeners moved to Main menu → Site Admin → Devices
• Mapbox, OneMap, What3Words, and Geocode.farm settings moved to Main menu→ Site Admin → Maps & Geocoders
• Geocoders error section moved to Main menu → Site Admin → Account → Settings

User Experience

• Account Settings pages (like Localization, Email, SMS etc.), Logs pages (like Email logs, Error logs), and Terminal (like Connections, Queue) are now searchable in the Main menu
• The Scalebar in HERE maps now matches the app's unit/locale settings
• Add support for the "peek" functionality in HERE and Bing Maps (dimming UI when holding down "p")
• UI updates to improve button functionality

Developer & System Admin

• There is now a Diagnostics section found in Main menu → Site Admin. System Tools Privileges "Terminal" and "Queue Viewer" were replaced with a single "Terminal" privilege located in Diagnostics
• Replace separate SiteAdmin privileges for Bing, HERE, and Mapbox with one Maps and Geocoders privilege
• Delete users on Sync if they were removed from LDAP since the last synchronization
• Add structured logging to geofence services
• Geocode.farm v3 is no longer supported. Current users need to create a new authorization key for Geocode.farm v4 to continue using the service

Device Plugins

When our tracking partners require improved hardware functionality, we stay responsive. Here’s what our device team worked on in December:

• New inputs for Teltonika’s FMB640, FMB120, FMC880, FMC125, and FMP100 devices
• Refresh of parsing of bool values for Cypress devices
• New inputs for Lytx’s integrated platform

Developer & System Administration

With more SiteAdmin settings moving in-app in December, developers and system admins can expect to see these changes:

• "Reporting", "Reporting Optimization", "Detailed Distance Report", "Event Report", and "Trip Report" plugins have been merged into Updates.v5
• Terminal and Queue Viewer pages have been removed from legacy SiteAdmin
• Improve platform security by enabling CSRF validation by default for existing and new installation
• Limit track points to 86400 per day per device
• Filter transport is no longer supported for device commands in Terminal and command configuration UI
• Migrate core and Cleanup privileges, clean up of migrated SiteAdmin pages

Bugs happen. We fix them as soon as we know about them to keep your platform running as it should.

Developer & System Administration

• Fix a rare failing onboarding issue caused by an inability to get the time zone from a browser
• Fix incorrect breadcrumb in Terminal Window
• Fix query to check if tracks are dirty
• Fix install note for OneMap
• Fix missing Geoserver maps privilege section in Edit Application

ArcGIS GeoEvent Processor, Chat, and Garmin plugins were deprecated with November’s 2023 release.

Datcom, SUTRAN, and DLT Client plugins were deprecated with October 2023's release.

Archiving was deprecated with January 2023's release.

Removed Passenger Manager plugin with April 2023's release.

SOAP for reporting is now removed. REST API should be used.

See the current deprecation schedule in our support portal.