DragonFly DragonFly Windows software

Updating to Version 6.0

Version 6 is a significant release. Follow the steps below for your current version and check the ASCOM dome script section if you use the roof automation driver.

What's new in version 6

Key features in this release

The Windows software has been substantially updated. These are the main additions:

Relay restrictions—Define conditions under which relays can or cannot be activated

Internal macros—Each macro now supports 2 actions, including wake-on-LAN and Pushbullet notifications

Roof control on main panel—Optional quick-access shutter controls directly in the main window

Password control—Protect access to the DragonFly configuration

Enhanced web interface—Improved internal web UI for remote monitoring

DragonFly Configurator—New dedicated tool for device configuration and firmware updates

Timestamped logging—Date and time stamps on all log entries, saved to disk

Update instructions

Choose your current version

Updating from version 5.0

  1. 1Install the new software using the provided installer executable.
  2. 2Open the Configurator and use it to update the DragonFly firmware. This step is not required for DragonFly 2.
  3. 3Read the Configurator manual, paying particular attention to the new macros section.

Updating from beta 5.9

  1. 1Macros—macros now support 2 actions each. New action types include wake-on-LAN and Pushbullet push notifications.
  2. 2Relay & sensor config—configuration storage has moved from the device to the Windows registry. Use the force-send or recovery options in the Configurator if needed.

ASCOM dome driver—script update required

If you use the DragonFly ASCOM dome driver for roof automation, you need to edit the ShutterStatus.vbs file. Find it at:

64-bit Windows:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Dragonfly\dfscripts

32-bit Windows:

C:\Program Files\Dragonfly\dfscripts

Find this line and replace it with the block below:

on error resume next set df = CreateObject( "Dragonfly.Help" ) if Err.Number <> 0 then wscript.quit end if on error goto 0

You will need administrator privileges to save changes to this file. Right-click your text editor and choose Run as administrator before opening the file.

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