Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Bug Fixes

Created Jun 20, 2023

Overview

The following items are notable issues fixed between the release of Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 and Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019, including additional patches and service packs. If you have an issue ID, you can search this list to validate that the issue has been fixed. This is not an exhaustive list of issues fixed in the current version of Vision Builder for Automated Inspection.

Glossary of Terms

Bug Number	Description	Details
900570	Cannot acquire images from GigE cameras that return GenICam errors. Cannot acquire images from GigE cameras that return GenICam errors. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
895210	Vision Builder AI LabWindows\CVI API example returns run-time error. Vision Builder AI LabWindows\CVI API example returns run-time error. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
197832	When creating a new custom step, using a line break in the step name causes step creation to fail silently. When creating a new custom step, using a line break in the step name causes step creation to fail silently. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
197849	In simulation mode, timestamps for the Read/Write I/O (Vision RIO) step always return a value of 0. In simulation mode, timestamps for the Read/Write I/O (Vision RIO) step always return a value of 0. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
197851	Connecting from a host computer can cause a delay on a target running an inspection. Connecting from a host computer can cause a delay on a target running an inspection. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2015 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
197873	Pass/Fail criteria indicators do not display enough digits of precision when using calibrated images. Pass/Fail criteria indicators do not display enough digits of precision when using calibrated images. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2014 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
213084	Pattern matching step parameters are modified when template image is relearned. Pattern matching step parameters are modified when template image is relearned. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: N/A Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
213090	In the Overlay step, "<" and ">" characters cannot be deleted from the overlay text control. In the Overlay step, "<" and ">" characters cannot be deleted from the overlay text control. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
217452	Portions of an inspection might fail to load when the inspection refers to a custom step that is not installed on the machine. Portions of an inspection might fail to load when the inspection refers to a custom step that is not installed on the machine. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
224445	Migrating previous version of Vision Builder AI custom step fails to import the step icon. Migrating previous version of Vision Builder AI custom step fails to import the step icon. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
254052	In the geometry step, distance measurement between two lines returns incorrect value when lines are vertical. Overlay step does not overlay any text if one of the measurements used is not available. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
265845	Overlay step does not overlay any text if one of the measurements used is not available. Overlay step does not overlay any text if one of the measurements used is not available. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2015 f1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
277519	Editing target options might set incorrect IEEE 1588 settings. Editing target options might set incorrect IEEE 1588 settings. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
359001	Data Logging step reports missing measurement when editing the step if any Inspection Results is logged. Data Logging step reports missing measurement when editing the step if any Inspection Results is logged. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: N/A Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
361352	Text overlay is not visible on images displayed on an NI Industrial Controller. Text overlay is not visible on images displayed on an NI Industrial Controller. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
895068	OPC UA step returns "WriteNotSupported" error when attempting to write OPC UA tags. OPC UA step returns "WriteNotSupported" error when attempting to write OPC UA tags. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
895803	Vision Builder AI might crash when using Select Inspection to switch between an inspection with a custom UI and one with a default UI. Vision Builder AI might crash when using Select Inspection to switch between an inspection with a custom UI and one with a default UI. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
895907	In the Map Defects step, modifying the template image resets the weight map. In the Map Defects step, modifying the template image resets the weight map. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
896011	In simulation mode, Acquire Single Image button of the Acquire Image (Smart Camera) step does not work. In simulation mode, Acquire Single Image button of the Acquire Image (Smart Camera) step does not work. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
896569	In the Map Defects step, defining a weight map or editing a template with a weight map resets the match offset. In the Map Defects step, defining a weight map or editing a template with a weight map resets the match offset. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
897735	Vision Builder AI does not work on monitors configured in portrait mode. Vision Builder AI does not work on monitors configured in portrait mode. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: N/A Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
898370	State diagram is not displayed properly in thumbnail window when zoom factor selected is "Full Size". State diagram is not displayed properly in thumbnail window when zoom factor selected is "Full Size". Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
899990	Vision Builder API Open Connection function fails intermittently with targets using link local addresses. Vision Builder API Open Connection function fails intermittently with targets using link local addresses. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: N/A Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
197879	When using the Vision Builder API, trying to reconnect to a Vision Builder engine might fail. When using the Vision Builder API, trying to reconnect to a Vision Builder engine might fail. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2015 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
197901	Missing measurements are not handled properly when editing a Data Logging step. Missing measurements are not handled properly when editing a Data Logging step. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
197909	When benchmarking an inspection, the longest iteration run is not displayed. When benchmarking an inspection, the longest iteration run is not displayed. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 f1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
197922	In the Ethernet/IP Assembly configuration dialog, the default input assembly STRING item cannot be edited. In the Ethernet/IP Assembly configuration dialog, the default input assembly STRING item cannot be edited. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2014 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
197942	When using 16-bit images, Threshold and Detect Object steps do not correctly threshold pixels. When using 16-bit images, Threshold and Detect Object steps do not correctly threshold pixels with intensities above the maximum intensity of the image used to configure the step. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
197947	The "move up" and "move down" buttons in the Ethernet/IP Assembly configuration dialog do not work. The "move up" and "move down" buttons in the Ethernet/IP Assembly configuration dialog do not work. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
197949	Calculator step does not provide any way to abort an infinite loop. Calculator step does not provide any way to abort an infinite loop. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2015 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
197968	When using the Vision Builder API, closing the connection to a target might not properly terminate background communication processes. When using the Vision Builder API, closing the connection to a target might not properly terminate background communication processes. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2015 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
207272	"Critical components of Vision Builder AI are missing" error is returned if LabVIEW API support for an earlier version of Vision Builder AI is not installed. "Critical components of Vision Builder AI are missing" error is returned if LabVIEW API support for an earlier version of Vision Builder AI is not installed. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020
212413	An incorrect error is returned when cancelling the editing of the pattern matching template. An incorrect error is returned when cancelling the editing of the pattern matching template. Workaround: There is currently no known workaround for this issue.	Reported Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2018 SP1 Resolved Version: Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Added: Aug 14, 2020

Additional Patch Information

Installing some patches may require certain additional steps or considerations. Please refer to the following table for more information about patches for this release.

These patches currently do not have any special instructions.

Glossary of Terms

Bug ID - When an issue is reported to NI, you may be given this ID or find it on ni.com. You may also find IDs posted by NI on the discussion forums or in KnowledgeBase articles.
Legacy ID – An older issue ID that refers to the same issue. You may instead find this issue ID in older known issues documents.
Description - A few sentences which describe the problem. The brief description given does not necessarily describe the problem in full detail.
Workaround - Possible ways to work around the problem.
Reported Version - The earliest version in which the issue was reported.
Resolved Version - Version in which the issue was resolved or was no longer applicable. "N/A" indicates that the issue has not been resolved.
Date Added - The date the issue was added to the document (not the reported date).

Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2019 Bug Fixes

Overview

Cannot acquire images from GigE cameras that return GenICam errors.

Vision Builder AI LabWindows\CVI API example returns run-time error.

When creating a new custom step, using a line break in the step name causes step creation to fail silently.

In simulation mode, timestamps for the Read/Write I/O (Vision RIO) step always return a value of 0.

Connecting from a host computer can cause a delay on a target running an inspection.

Pass/Fail criteria indicators do not display enough digits of precision when using calibrated images.

Pattern matching step parameters are modified when template image is relearned.

In the Overlay step, "<" and ">" characters cannot be deleted from the overlay text control.

Portions of an inspection might fail to load when the inspection refers to a custom step that is not installed on the machine.

Migrating previous version of Vision Builder AI custom step fails to import the step icon.

In the geometry step, distance measurement between two lines returns incorrect value when lines are vertical.

Overlay step does not overlay any text if one of the measurements used is not available.

Editing target options might set incorrect IEEE 1588 settings.

Data Logging step reports missing measurement when editing the step if any Inspection Results is logged.

Text overlay is not visible on images displayed on an NI Industrial Controller.

OPC UA step returns "WriteNotSupported" error when attempting to write OPC UA tags.

Vision Builder AI might crash when using Select Inspection to switch between an inspection with a custom UI and one with a default UI.

In the Map Defects step, modifying the template image resets the weight map.

In simulation mode, Acquire Single Image button of the Acquire Image (Smart Camera) step does not work.

In the Map Defects step, defining a weight map or editing a template with a weight map resets the match offset.

Vision Builder AI does not work on monitors configured in portrait mode.

State diagram is not displayed properly in thumbnail window when zoom factor selected is "Full Size".

Vision Builder API Open Connection function fails intermittently with targets using link local addresses.

When using the Vision Builder API, trying to reconnect to a Vision Builder engine might fail.

Missing measurements are not handled properly when editing a Data Logging step.

When benchmarking an inspection, the longest iteration run is not displayed.

In the Ethernet/IP Assembly configuration dialog, the default input assembly STRING item cannot be edited.

When using 16-bit images, Threshold and Detect Object steps do not correctly threshold pixels.

The "move up" and "move down" buttons in the Ethernet/IP Assembly configuration dialog do not work.

Calculator step does not provide any way to abort an infinite loop.

When using the Vision Builder API, closing the connection to a target might not properly terminate background communication processes.

"Critical components of Vision Builder AI are missing" error is returned if LabVIEW API support for an earlier version of Vision Builder AI is not installed.

An incorrect error is returned when cancelling the editing of the pattern matching template.

Additional Patch Information

Glossary of Terms