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v0.18.0 - Modbus in Dataview & nested BlockTags in Block-panel

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@ssweber ssweber released this 27 Feb 15:08
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Now you can connect to a Click PLC (or simulator) directly within Dataview window:

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Highlights

  • Dataview Modbus integration

    • Added optional Modbus toolbar in Dataview (host/port, connect/disconnect).
    • Added in-grid Live values with change flash/highlight.
    • Added write workflows from Dataview (Write and Write All) for writable rows.
    • Added show/hide support for Modbus-related Dataview columns.
  • Nested BlockTags in Blocks panel

    • Added UDT-aware grouping for block names (for example Base.field under Base).
    • Made parent UDT nodes actionable using aggregated child addresses.
    • Improved tree UX with preserved expand/collapse state and better sorting behavior.
    • Tightened paired insert prompts so T/TD and CT/CTD prompts only appear in valid cases.

Additional User-Facing Improvements

  • Address Editor and Dataview Editor can now open without requiring an active Click window connection.
  • Improved CSV-only workflows:
  • Better CDV discovery fallback.
  • Better behavior when Click window closes (CSV-backed state is preserved).
  • Improved Dataview value handling for Float/Hex formatting and parsing.
  • Updated system nickname validation behavior (SC, SD, X) to better match current rules for loaded vs edited values.

Full Changelog: v0.17.2...v0.18.0