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The R&D department at Tygron is responsible for developing new technologies for the {{software}}. The long-term planning outlined below presents the introduction of new features, which we refer to as the Release Roadmap. Your feedback is essential in shaping this roadmap. At present, we are focused on developing new features in line with this roadmap, along with implementing minor updates and bug fixes.


==What is a Roadmap?==
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A technology roadmap is a plan that matches short-term and long-term goals with specific technology solutions to help meet those goals. It is a plan that applies to a new product or process, or to an emerging technology.<br>
[[File:LTSCycle.png|LTS Release Roadmap: The {{software}} is split up between three different server environments, each with their own dedicated purpose.]]
''from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology_roadmap''
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==How does the Roadmap relate to the Tygron Engine?==
===Long Term Support (LTS)===
The R&D department of Tygron develops new technology for the Tygron Engine. The long term planning which shows the introduction of new features and versions is what we call the Roadmap. Currently we are working on new features according to this Roadmap, minor updates, bug fixes, etc.  
The Long Term Support server (LTS) at engine.tygron.com or power.tygron.com is updated roughly every two years and represents the most stable version of {{software}}. It is designed for long-term projects that require a reliable environment. Occasionally, unforeseen circumstances may necessitate additional updates or hotfixes outside of the Roadmap, typically due to hardware, driver, or operating system updates. However, the API will continue to remain stable.


==Servers==
===Preview===
The online availability of the Tygron Engine is split up between three different server environments, each with their own dedicated purpose.  
The preview server (preview.tygron.com) is updated more frequently and includes the latest new features. However, since these features are still undergoing testing and optimization and may change based on user feedback, the preview server is not ideal for stable production.


The release cycle for this server generally consists of one year of full development, followed by a six-month feature freeze during which only bug fixes are addressed and documentation is updated.


===engine.tygron.com (Long Term Support)===
===What to expect===
Updated once per year, the Long Term Support server (LTS) at engine.tygron.com is the most stable version of the Tygron Engine, and is specifically for long term projects that need a stable environment.
We are constantly working to enhance the {{software}}, primarily driven by user feedback and the latest advancements in the tech sector. For the most current overview, please check the latest release notes here:
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https://previewsupport.tygron.com/wiki/Category:Version_2025


===Migration===
As shown in the table above, there is an overlap between LTS releases. During this time, users can familiarize themselves with the new features, participate in update training, test a few projects, and ultimately migrate to the new version.


===preview.tygron.com===
===Version numbers===
 
The version numbers consist of 4 digits:
''Main article: [[Preview Server]]''
For example: '''2025.1.2.3'''
 
* '''2025''': Represents the year of release.  
The preview server (preview.tygron.com) is updated more often, 4 times per year, and will contain more recent new features. Because these new features are not fully tested and optimized yet, and are prone to change based on end user feedback, the preview server is not well suited for long term projects. The release cycle on this preview server consists of 2 months of roadmap development and 1 month of user feedback fixes and additional bug fixes.
* '''1''': Represents the major features update.
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* '''2''': Represents a minor feature update.
 
* '''3''': Represents a smaller update or bugfix where the API explicitly does NOT change.
All registered users have access to both the LTS and the preview servers. The main menu offers an option to switch to the other server by downloading the appropriate client.
 
 
<gallery mode='packed' heights='100px'>
File:lts_icon.png|LTS server
File:preview_icon.png|Preview server
File:test_icon.png|Test server
File:MainMenu-LTS-selection-panel-20161031.jpg|LTS server
File:MainMenu-Preview-selection-panel-20161031.jpg|Preview server
</gallery>
 
===test.tygron.com===
The third server is our dedicated development and test environment. New features are first published in this environment, and tested internally for functionality, compatibility and stability. End users do not automatically have access to this development and test environment.
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==Server release cycle==
[[File:release_cycle.png]]
 
The Tygron Engine development process is defined by developing, testing and releasing quarterly preview versions,  resulting in a yearly cumulative final release on the LTS (Long Term Support) server. Sometimes circumstances lead to extra updates or hot fixes outside the Roadmap, often due to hardware, driver or Operating System updates.
 
==What to expect and when==
 
===27-10-2017  Preview version update 2018.0===
*More intuitive and expanded Wizard for map generation.
*More options for choosing wich data you want to use for map generation.
*New Subwizards for several key functionalities in the Editor.
*Better GIS import and export functionality.
*More insight and feedback into your license.
 
===1-12-2017  Preview version update 2018.0.1===
*Fixes to new functionality
 
===15-12-2017  LTS version update 2018.0.1===
*Transfer of Preview server to the LTS.
 
===Recent previous versions===
 
[[Version_2017.1.1]]
 
[[Version_2017.1.0]]
 
[[News Updates|More previous versions]]
 
==Further development for 2017==
 
The following developments are still in the planning stage:
 
*More R&D into GPU accelerated calculations.
*New Selection and Overlay system. The current system is too heavy and is restricting further development. We are moving to an GPU accelerated system.
*Start menu overhaul and new domain management and project selection info.
*Improvement of loading GEO data and more flexibility for Clients to customize the data.
*Improving the UI based on user feedback.
*Generic Grid Overlays. User can make custom overlays based on his own formulas.
*Remodel the current level system to a scenario system.
 
==Version numbers==
 
A brief explanation about the meaning of the version numbers.
 
Version numbers consist of 4 digits:
For example: '''2017.1.4.2'''
* '''2017''': The main number represents the year of LTS release.  
* '''1''': This represents the preview release, in this case the first quarter of the year.
* '''4''': Represents a small update for a feature/bug where the [[API]] has been changed.
* '''2''': Represents an even smaller update or hotfix where the API explicitly does NOT change

Latest revision as of 15:14, 18 October 2024

The R&D department at Tygron is responsible for developing new technologies for the Tygron Platform. The long-term planning outlined below presents the introduction of new features, which we refer to as the Release Roadmap. Your feedback is essential in shaping this roadmap. At present, we are focused on developing new features in line with this roadmap, along with implementing minor updates and bug fixes.

LTS Release Roadmap: The Tygron Platform is split up between three different server environments, each with their own dedicated purpose.

Long Term Support (LTS)

The Long Term Support server (LTS) at engine.tygron.com or power.tygron.com is updated roughly every two years and represents the most stable version of Tygron Platform. It is designed for long-term projects that require a reliable environment. Occasionally, unforeseen circumstances may necessitate additional updates or hotfixes outside of the Roadmap, typically due to hardware, driver, or operating system updates. However, the API will continue to remain stable.

Preview

The preview server (preview.tygron.com) is updated more frequently and includes the latest new features. However, since these features are still undergoing testing and optimization and may change based on user feedback, the preview server is not ideal for stable production.

The release cycle for this server generally consists of one year of full development, followed by a six-month feature freeze during which only bug fixes are addressed and documentation is updated.

What to expect

We are constantly working to enhance the Tygron Platform, primarily driven by user feedback and the latest advancements in the tech sector. For the most current overview, please check the latest release notes here:

https://previewsupport.tygron.com/wiki/Category:Version_2025

Migration

As shown in the table above, there is an overlap between LTS releases. During this time, users can familiarize themselves with the new features, participate in update training, test a few projects, and ultimately migrate to the new version.

Version numbers

The version numbers consist of 4 digits: For example: 2025.1.2.3

  • 2025: Represents the year of release.
  • 1: Represents the major features update.
  • 2: Represents a minor feature update.
  • 3: Represents a smaller update or bugfix where the API explicitly does NOT change.
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