Release 2.7.8

Release 2.7.8

Version: 2.7.8

Build: 17037

Latest branch build: 20084

Build version: 2.7.8

Released: 13 October 2025

Release Summary

Upgrade Guidance

Follow the standard upgrade process for this release.

Supported Upgrade Path

Contact Riedel Customer Success before upgrading an installation that has not previously run version 2.7.6.

For more information, see: Customer Support.

Before Upgrading

1. Create a full system Backup.

After Upgrading

1. Verify licensing, Node connectivity, routing, and Hardware Panels.

Compatibility

For more information, see: Supported Operating Systems.

For more information, see: Minimum Hardware Specifications.

Licensing Impact

Control Panel Apps on Riedel 1200 Series SmartPanel devices connected to hi no longer require a hiLink license per device. A hiUser license remains required per device.

TAG MCS integration is included in hiBase and is available through the license portal. The integration still requires its entitlement in the installed license.

For more information, see: Licensing.

Breaking Changes

None in this release.

New Integrations

Ross openGear

• Added Ross Video^® openGear^® support for Parameter Control.

For more information, see: Ross openGear.

Added

Hardware Panel UI Simulation

• Added support for simulating Hardware Panels directly in the hi web interface so users can preview how Presets appear on specific panel models.

• Delegating Presets or changing the connected panel's settings updates open simulators automatically.

For more information, see: Control Panel.

Undo Last Change for Destination

• Added an Undo Last Change action that lets operators revert the most recent Crosspoint change for accessible Destinations.

• Undo supports multiple selected Destinations and changes made by another operator or an external controller. Previous connections are not saved across system restarts.

• Previous connections remain available for Undo after a page refresh or after logging out and back in, provided the system has not restarted.

For more information, see: Control Panel.

Port and Port Container References

• Added reference search to identify where a Port or Port Container is used within hi.

• References include Port Containers, Rules, Snapshots, Tally, and Joystick Override. Reference search is available from Node details, Port Containers, and the Control Panel; select no more than 200 Ports at a time. Results are limited to 200 references.

For more information, see: Port Containers.

Preset Groups

• Added support for nesting Presets in Preset Groups to improve navigation and usability.

For more information, see: Control Panel.

Colored Presets, Preset Groups, Ports, and Port Containers

• Added color customization for Presets, Preset Groups, Ports, and Port Containers. Each user can configure color visibility in their profile settings.

For more information, see: Control Panel.

Additional Multiviewer Layouts for Monitor Walls

• Introduced these additional Multiviewer layouts for Monitor Walls:

• 2 Split Vertical

• 3 Split Top/Bottom

• 6 Split Top Left/Right

• 6 Split Bottom Right

• 8 Split Top Left/Right

• 8 Split Bottom Right

For more information, see: Monitor Walls.

Preset Short Name Field

• Added a field for a 10-character Preset name for use on Hardware Panels. The hi web interface continues to support names longer than 10 characters.

• The short name is initially derived from the Preset name and is shortened to 10 characters when saved.

For more information, see: Control Panel.

Lowercase and Uppercase Letters in Names and Labels

• Added preservation of uppercase and lowercase letters in Preset names, Preset Group names, Port Labels, and Tag Category names.

Changed

Changed License Handling for RIEDEL 1200 Series SmartPanel

• Changed license handling so Control Panel Apps on Riedel 1200 Series SmartPanel devices connected to hi no longer require a hiLink license per device.

For more information, see: Licensing.

Widget Library Licensing

• Changed Widget Library licensing to remove the experimental-license restriction.

For more information, see: Licensing.

Renamed "Nodes" to "Inventory" in the Side Menu

• Renamed Nodes to Inventory in the side menu to better reflect the section's content.

For more information, see: Nodes.

Hardware Panel Graphical Representation Improvements

• Updated the graphical representation of Port Container, Lock, Offline, and Trigger states on Hardware Panels.

Hardware Panel Sort Behavior with Label Override

• Updated Hardware Panel sorting to respect the label source when Label Override is used.

hiDot Normal Operation Mode Improvements

• Updated the hiDot normal operation mode.

For more information, see: hiDot Hardware.

Removed

User Guide URL Removed

• Removed a dead User Guide URL from the System section of the hi web interface.

Fixed

Control Panel

• Port Container Reconfiguration Leads to Misrouting: Fixed rare misrouting when reconfiguring Port Containers.

• Port Containers Not Saving All Contents: Fixed Port Containers occasionally not saving all contents.

• Return Signal Monitor Input Slider: Fixed inconsistent slider behavior in the Power Widget Return Signal Monitor.

• Return Signal Monitor Channels Disappear: Fixed Return Signal Monitor channels disappearing when reopened from the Widget Library.

• hi Web Interface Shows "Master" Preset When a Hardware Panel Is Selected: Fixed an incorrect Master Preset display when a Hardware Panel is selected.

Nodes and Integrations

• Grass Valley Camera Connect Parameters: Fixed pinned Parameter values not refreshing during initialization and errors when displaying a Parameter with no value.

• Lawo^® mc²^™ Initialization Issue: Fixed initialization failures for Lawo mc² in certain cases.

• Imagine Communications^® Magellan^™ SDNO Initialization Issue: Fixed Imagine Communications Magellan SDNO initialization errors caused by API changes.

• GPO Camera Tally Delay: Fixed intermittent GPO Camera Tally trigger delays.

• Ember+ Disconnect and Reconnect Handling: Fixed Ember+ reconnection handling for certain devices.

• NMOS Multicast Address Management Range Validation: Fixed NMOS multicast range validation errors.

• Riedel FusioN and MuoN NMOS Routing: Fixed routing failures with Riedel FusioN and MuoN under specific conditions.

• Nevion^® VideoIPath^™ Label Changes Not Synchronized: Fixed label synchronization issues with Nevion VideoIPath.

• NMOS Devices Associated with the Wrong Vendor: Fixed NMOS devices being categorized under incorrect vendors.

• hiDot Node Remains Online After Network Disconnection: Fixed hiDot Node status incorrectly remaining online after network disconnection.

• FusioN Parameter Control Setting: Fixed a disabled FusioN Parameter Control setting being re-enabled when the NMOS Core Integration was disabled and re-enabled.

• IP Port Search in Node Details: Fixed IP Port search in Node Details.

Snapshots

• Snapshot Button in Single-Destination Presets: Fixed the unsupported Create Snapshot button appearing in Single-Destination Presets by hiding it.

• Assigned Port and Parameter Data Missing from Parameter Snapshot: Fixed missing assigned Port and Parameter data in Parameter Snapshots.

• Snapshots with Multiple Elements Not Loading Correctly: Fixed Snapshot recall not consistently applying Labels, Tags, and Port Container assignments together.

• hi Web Interface Shows "Loading Snapshot" After Deletion: Fixed a persistent Loading Snapshot message after deleting a Snapshot.

• Snapshot Port Container Tab Infinite Refresh: Fixed an infinite refresh loop on the Snapshot page when using Port Containers.

Users and Access

• Microsoft^® Entra ID Not Working Behind a Proxy: Fixed Microsoft Entra ID authentication issues when operating behind a proxy.

• Presets Mixed Between Users from Older Backups: Fixed cross-user Preset visibility when restoring older backups.

Hardware Panels

• Exiting Port Container Assignment Removes Navigation Buttons: Fixed Hardware Panel navigation buttons disappearing after exiting Port Container Assignment with X.

• Riedel 1200 Series SmartPanel Folders Not Scrollable with Rotaries: Fixed folders that could not be scrolled using rotaries on Riedel 1200 Series SmartPanel devices.

• Hardware Panel Error Rendering Space-Only Text Labels: Fixed Hardware Panel rendering failures when labels contain only spaces.

hi Web Interface

• Tags Overlap on Small Displays: Fixed overlapping Tags in the hi web interface on small displays when using an On Button Press Rule.

• Tooltips Not Consistently Rendering: Fixed inconsistent tooltip rendering on hover.

• Port Picker Search: Fixed failed searches in the Port Picker dialog.

Known Issues

None in this release.

Additional Information

For more information, see: Risk Context.

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