Hello Copia users!

We are excited to announce a new improvement to our web application that we believe will make your experience even better. You will now see a dedicated "Commits" tab on the repo page in our web app.

What does this mean for you? Well, let us explain.

Previously, to view the commit graph and history for a specific repository, you had to navigate through a few different pages. We understand that this was not the most convenient or accessible way to view this important information, especially for new users. That's why we have added a new tab dedicated to "Commits" on the repo page. This means that with just one click from any page of a repository, you can now easily access the commit graph and history for any repository you are working on.

We believe this change will not only save you time but also make your workflow more efficient. No more jumping back and forth between pages to view the commit history. It's all right there in one place, easily accessible.

Happy committing!

We're excited to announce an important update to Copia's Desktop app: starting with Copia Desktop v0.0.110, all commit messages must be unique. Previously, users were able to commit with the default commit message of Update . This highly-requested enhancement aligns our app more closely with standard Git clients and offers several key benefits:

• Consistency with Git Standards: This update ensures our app adheres to best practices followed by traditional Git clients, fostering a more familiar and seamless experience for our users.
• Enhanced Context and Searchability: Unique commit messages provide richer context for each change, making it easier to search and identify relevant updates. This improvement streamlines code reviews and troubleshooting, ultimately boosting productivity.
• Improved Collaboration: By requiring unique commit messages, we encourage more descriptive and meaningful entries, enhancing communication and collaboration within development teams.

We believe this change will significantly improve your workflow and code management. Thank you for your continued support as we strive to make Copia the best tool for your industrial automation needs.

Happy committing! 🚀

We are pleased to announce that Copia now provides source control and ladder rendering support for Siemens Step7 5.x (versions 5.6 SP2 – 5.7 SP1). This allows engineers users to easily visualize their ladder logic, while providing a complete git-based source control experience in the cloud. This makes it easier than ever for users to track changes and view revision histories.

Copia also includes an auto-archive feature, similar to Siemens Step7 TIA Portal, to save time and manual steps.  In addition, code-commenting enhances the code review and collaboration process, by allowing users to add comments directly on the Ladder during the Pull Request process.

We hope these new features will help engineers get the most out of their Step7 projects!  If you have any questions about these new features, please don't hesitate to contact us, and to learn more about this new feature, see our documentation!

Copia now formally supports Schneider EcoStruxure Machine Expert for Source Control operations.  This includes:

• Project navigation of differences, additions and deletions
• Graphical rendering of Ladder Logic
• Graphical rendering of Function Block Diagrams
• Graphical rendering of Sequential Function Charts
• Code Commenting during the Code Review process via Pull Request

We are committed to continuously improving our products and providing our customers with the best possible experience. If you have any questions or feedback about our new feature, please don't hesitate to reach out.

We are excited to announce that Copia now offers a graphical rendering feature for Codesys SFC (Sequential Function Chart)!

With this newly added graphical rendering feature, users can easily view and compare their SFC-based logic directly in the Copia Desktop and Web App, in it's native form. This feature simplifies version control by providing a straightforward overview of the project’s logic, making it faster and easier to identify differences between versions.

In addition, we also provide Code Commenting for this feature as well, to allow users to add comments directly on the graphical code, for quick and easy code review!

We’re proud to offer this new feature and we hope it will help our users better manage their automation projects.

We have exciting news to share with all our Codesys users! We are proud to announce that Copia now supports the rendering of Codesys Function Block Diagrams (FBDs).

Based on user feedback and requests, we have expanded our Codesys support to include this popular language.  Having the ability to view FBD in its native graphical format should greatly simplify the process of reviewing and debugging code.  In addition, code commenting is provided, which allows you to add comments to the graphical diagrams as well.

We hope that this new feature will help our users design, create, review and deploy their control systems more efficiently.  If you have any questions about the feature, please don't hesitate to contact us.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of a new feature to DeviceLink – Slack notifications for your Site backup results!

We understand how important it is for you to make sure your backups are running correctly and successfully. That’s why we’ve added this new feature to give you peace of mind that your data is being properly backed up. 

It's easy to set up the feature using webhooks.  In a matter of minutes, you can receive notifications in your favorite Slack Channel if a backup has detected changes or not, or if there was a failure, perhaps due to a device issue.

Thank you for using DeviceLink! We’re always looking for ways to make your experience better, and we hope you find this new feature helpful. Read more about it in our Documentation.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

It is our pleasure to announce that Copia now renders Rockwell Studio 5000 Sequential Function Chart (SFC) language. This new feature allows users to view, compare and analyze SFCs for their projects.

Rockwell SFCs are a common language used in automation.  With Copia’s new feature, customers can use either the Web or Desktop app to visualize their SFC routines.  In addition, Copia provides Code Commenting during the Code review and Pull Request process, so that users can add comments directly on the SFC diagram.  

Copia’s new SFC rendering and code commenting feature is an invaluable tool for users looking to streamline their code development and review processes.

Copia Automation is thrilled to announce the release of our automated backup solution for Schneider Control Expert. Managing and monitoring your Control Expert PLC's for changes has never been easier! Thanks to DeviceLink's quick setup workflow, you can effortlessly track changes to your device logic, visualize them in your web browser, and even have Copia auto-commit them to your Main or a dedicated machine-state branch.

Get started now with Copia's DeviceLink support for Schneider Control Expert and take control of your automation changes. It's time to simplify your workflow and ensure the safety of your valuable data.

More information is available in our product documentation.

We're thrilled to announce that we've made significant improvements to our DeviceLink project creation process based on valuable user feedback. With a new and improved project configuration wizard, configuring your projects, devices, and jobs has never been easier or faster.

Our goal was to provide a streamlined and intuitive experience, eliminating any potential mistakes and ensuring that all required items are addressed seamlessly. Experience the benefits of our new workflow today, as you are guided through each step, and enjoy the simplicity and ease it brings to DeviceLink!