------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.8.2 Released 2019-12-20 - Fixed "Download Now" link button on Update screen at startup. - Added stream_db_rr_E4 file system (previously ATS170024). - Improved Stream filesystems to add support for additional DVRs. - Improved Stream_db_I export times. - Fixed JDX_264 scan issue. - Fixed IIDX_4PMC export issue. - Fixed UWARE_264, UWARE_264_L export issue. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.8.1 Released 2019-12-03 - Resolved issue with reported hash values for open format exports. Exported clip data was correct but hash values displayed on export report did not represent the exported clip. - Resolved issue with SRT files swapping Original and Adjusted timestamp labels. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.8.0 Released 2019-11-20 - Updated the SSF family of filesystems resulting in a significant improvement in scan speed and support for frame level timestamps - Updated the U7416 family of filesystems to support additional systems and configurations - Updated the RSF family of filesystems resulting in support for additional devices and H.265 recordings - Updated the IFS family of filesystems to decrease memory usage during scan - Updated the open format video platform to support more configurations and resolved an issue that may cause DVR Examiner to crash - Added the ability to view the frame type (reference, non-reference) during preview - Added notification to users if a video frame cannot be decoded during preview - Improvements to reporting formats, layouts, and fields - Resolved various minor UI issues and improved general User Interface performance. - Resolved various issues related to opening/closing of floating tabs - Resolved an issue with post-scan export jobs - Resolved an issue in the calculation of overall export size - Resolved an issue where generating certain reports may cause errors - Resolved an issue and improved support and performance for the IFS filesystem family - Resolved an issue and improved support and performance for the REC filesystem family - Resolved an issue and improved support and performance for the IGS filesystem family (includes no_efi, no_efi_2013, and sz_dc) - Resolved an issue and improved support and performance for the WFS filesystem - Resolved an issue and improved support and performance for the NAFS family of filesystems - Resolved an issue and improved support and performance for the HIK family of filesystems - Resolved an issue and improved support and performance for the stream_db family of filesystems ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.7.0 Released 2019-07-03 - Resolved various minor UI issues and improved general User Interface performance. - Resolved various filesystem issues and improved overall filesystem support. - Added Galery View for previewing clips. - Added ability to select save location for preview clip or frame. - Added inaccessible for blue_dc filesystem. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.6.1 Released 2019-04-23 - Resolved issue where preview would sometimes crash when opening. - Resolved various other minor UI issues and improved general User Interface performance. - Resolved various filesystem issues and improved overall filesystem support. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.6.0 Released 2019-02-25 - Added ability to filter for a specific time of day across a date range. - Added filter support for inaccessible scans that return unknown timestamps. - Resolved issue with Excel reports. - Resolved issue with saving a case. - Improved licensing load times. - Added ability to export subtitle files for open format exports to overlay a timestamp. - Added support for H.265 video. - Added support for JuNek filesystem. - Added support for AVS_264_256 filesystem. - Added support for RSF_265_NS_ES filesystem. - Improved scan times for filesystems with large clip counts. - Improved backend code structure to allow for increased support. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.5.0 Released 2018-11-02 - Faster load times for preview. - Improved preview scrub bar. - Added support for variable clip resolutions. - Added ability to correct for video split horizontally. - Added preview support for IXDVRDISK, IXDVRDISK_NP, and IFS_MPEG. - Added notes to export report for filesystems with difficult exports to play. - Added total duration to cliplist selected clips info panel. - Resolved issue with export report not completing correctly if started during scan. - Resolved issue with export report not generating if clips fail to export. - Resolved issue with saving profilers to desktop. - Added support for filesystems with multiple video formats. - Added support for IIDX_4PMC filesystem. - Added support for the DHFS_41C filesystem. - Added frame level inaccessible scan for DHFS_41. - Improved functionality for data requests. - Resolved multiple filesystem bugs. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.4.0 Released 2018-08-14 - All Reports available in PDF version. - Reporting logo able to be customized via the options tab. - Added a Hash Report to allow for easy tracking of exported clip hash values. - Reports take longer but once successfully generated open reliably in any PDF/Excel viewer. - Report viewer tab available for viewing and saving smaller reports in additional formats. - Reports are now jobs allowing for additional report functionality in the future. Such as simultaneous report generation. - Fixed issue with saving a case after an Export Job initiated from the Scan Options screen. - Fixed issue with destination drives being removed during imaging. - Updated export progress to calculate based on total size if available instead of clip count. - Improved "Mark for Export" ribbon option when marking large number of clips. - Added support for the BOX_264 filesystem. - Added support for the NVP_NLI filesystem. - Improved detection speed and stability. - Improved data collection within Profiler to assist with DVR Requests. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.3.1 Released 2018-05-16 -Resolved issue with error "Unable to connect to remote server" on start up. -Resolved issue with offsets and date/time filtering. -Resolved issue with physical disk being identified as Imager. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.3.0 Released 2018-05-07 -Added support for the TangoMagic_MPEG filesystem. -Added support for the ZENO_264 filesystem. -Updated landing screen. -Added Tips and Tricks section to landing tab. -Added support for Offline Player Library. -Resolved issue with marking large amounts of clips for export. -Resolved issue where DVR Examiner incorrectly identified another instance on start up. -Continued improvements and bug fixes to increase performance and stability. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.2.0 Released 2018-01-24 -Added DVR Examiner Updater allowing for continuous filesystem updates. -Added support for the IXDVRDISK_NP filesystem. -Added support for the rec_264_E filesystem. -Added support for the PROD2_264 filesystem. -Continued improvements and bug fixes to increase performance and stability. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.1.1 Released 2017-12-22 -Added support for the Prod2_264 filesystem -Resolved scan issues with the ICATCH_264 Filesystem ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.1.0 Released 2017-11-15 - Added support for the DMD_264_M filesystem. - Added support for the RE4_264 filesystem. - Added support for inaccessible recovery from the HIK_264 filesystem. - Forensic imaging capability has been improved and restored. - Improved support for E01 forensic images, particularly over network connections. - Implemented clip "Tags" (small notes for each clip). - Implemented a per-channel motion sensitivity configuration. - Added an "Audit Log" report to see what has been done with a given clip or clips. - Added the ability to double click on saved case to load it within DVR Examiner. - Performance improvements for the following filesystems: RSF_264 (entire family), NVR_dc - General improvements and added support for frame-level timestamps within UAVTECH_M4 and L64. - Implemented a keep-alive process to keep Windows from putting disks to sleep when not in use. - Implemented detection for SSF_xm_MPEG. - Added the ability to clear recent images and saved cases. - Resolved the issue of very slow exports of open format video clips due to a memory leak. - Improved performance of selecting all (or many) clips within the clip list. - Addressed small issues with artifacting in certain circumstances with the following filesystems: hikfat, SS_MPEG, UAVTECH_M4 - Resolved the issue of having to remove/reinsert the dongle after an application crash. - Resolved an issue with no clips found during a scan of IFS filesystems in certain situations. - Resolved an issue that would potentially cause Windows to blue screen when a disk has gone to sleep. - Resolved several issues related to saving/loading a case. - Improved retry/error handling/notification when a connection to a disk is lost. - Added page specific links to User Guide. - Added source data information to ribbon Help tab. - Added ability to set a default export directory. - Fixed issue when tabbing on the Case Information screen. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.0.4.0 Released 2017-09-19 - Improved save case functionality. - Identified issue when saving a case after an export. - Added detection for RE4_264. - Fixed an issue with detection for RE4_MPEG. - Resolved an issue with hashes for open format files not appearing in the export report. - Resolved an issue with IDENT_264 where progress was not displaying during a scan. - Addressed an issue with video properties and motion analysis jobs not running properly. - Resolved an issue with export jobs not starting when a video properties job is currently running. - Addressed an issue with the XFS base file system when reading very fragmented files. - Addressed an issue with the STL family where the camera name contained invalid characters. - Made improvements to the user experience program. - Made updates to licensing. - Fixed issue when opening User Guide when not internet connected. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.0.3.0 Released 2017-09-12 - Disabled DVR Examiner Imager in preperation for a new version. - Miscellaneous UI Updates. - Added support for the NVP_3000P filesystem. - Added support for a new variant of the STL filesystem. - Addressed issue with high CPU when using DVR Examiner. - Addressed issue with large VVF exports. - Addressed issue with exporting large DHFS_41 clips. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.0.2 Released 2017-08-18 - Includes a new filesystem database with the following updates: - Updated support for the Mirage_HiSi and Mirage_IVNET filesystems to address scanning issues. - Updated support for the ef_264 filesystem to address scanning and export issues. This filesystem now supports open format export and preview. - Added support for the Mirage_HiSi3511 filesystem which is a variant of the Mirage_HiSi filesystem. - Added detection for the NVP_3000P filesystem. - Addressed scanning and preview issues with the UWARE_264 filesystem. - Addressed scanning issues with the SSF family of filesystems. - Addressed a detection issue with NAFS_264. - Other small issues addressed. - Addressed a general memory usage issue which was affecting large open format exports from most filesystems. - Addressed a crash that occured in certain situations when attempting to complete a forensic imaging process. - Addressed UI issues in several places where buttons should be disabled/enabled based on context. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.0.1 Released 2017-07-27 - Greatly improved scan speed for dongle-based users. - Resolved several issues with playback in Preview. - Resolved several issues with metadata overlay and watermark sizing in Preview. - Resolved issues utilizing case license keys issued from 1.X. - Resolved an issue with license keys and existing 1.X installs. - Resolved several costmetic user interface issues. ------------------------------------- DVR Examiner Version 2.0.0 Released 2017-07-19 - Completely new and updated user interface with improved support for high DPI displays and scalability between different monitor resolutions. - New landing screen to make it even easier to get started. - Native support for E01 forensic images along with existing support for raw/DD forensic images. - New Detection Results screen providing detailed information on the features and formats supported for each filesystem. - New Scan Options window allowing user to configure special scan options - Scan for Inaccessible (deleted) video. - Scan for additional video properties (video resolution and thumbnails). - Begin Export on Scan Completion: Queue an export to begin immediately after the scan. completes, completely automating the recovery process from start to finish. - Apply Advanced Filters to the scan, export or other options. - Updated Clip List - Clip List populates live during the scan, providing insight into what video is available even before the scan completes. - New tabbed interface with ribbon menu – access most features and options directly from the clip list. - Enhanced filtering/sorting capabilities including new clip size and duration filters. - Side bar featuring additional clip information, thumbnails, notes, and quick filters. - ‘Per Clip Offset’ - set an additional date/time offset to a specific clip or clips. - Sort based on Motion Analysis results making it even easier to find the video you need – see below for more information. - Integrated Video Previewer - Preview video directly within DVR Examiner – no need for players, codecs or Windows Media Player - Metadata overlay – You can now choose to overlay the date/time (including adjusted date/time) in the preview window on supported systems that do not ‘burn in’ the date/time. - Choose the position (4 corners) and color of the metadata overlay to ensure it doesn’t impact areas of interest within the video - Save a still image of the current preview frame (including the optional Metadata Overlay). - Save an AVI of the current preview clip (without Metadata Overlay). - Document and save notes while previewing the video. - Preview multiple videos at the same time. - Float Preview tabs outside of the main application for side-by-side viewing. - Jump directly to motion events. - Motion Analysis (Beta) - Identifies instances of motion within a clip - Provides the total motion percentage within the clip list for easy sorting - Generates a ‘Motion Score’ relative to other similar clips from the same channel in the current clip list view to identify clips that have higher or lower levels of motion than average. - Motion Analysis is in beta as we make adjustments to the default sensitivity levels and add additional features – please send us your feedback! - New Exporting Interface - Easily see all the clips selected for export and the progress of each clip. - Identify which clips, and which formats, encountered errors during the export. - Pause/cancel an export. - Queue multiple exports to run in the background. - Select from 4 different folder structures to organize your exported video. - Big Improvements in Save/Load - Speed of save/load process increased significantly. - File size of saved cases reduced significantly. - New Job Engine - Tasks such as scanning, preview, and export are processed as jobs allowing you to queue multiple tasks. - Preview video while the scan is still running. - Queue multiple different exports. - Preview video while an export is running. - Filesystem Updates - Added support for the RE4_MPEG filesystem. - Added support (including inaccessible recovery) for the no_efi_2013 filesystem. - Added inaccessible recovery for the RSF_264 family of filesystems (RSF_264, RSF_264_NS, RSF_264_ES, RSF_264_E_ES) - Updated backend to allow for faster filesystem updates. - Other improvements - Customizable date/time formatting for our international users. The selected format is used throughout the application. - Improved licensing backend – you can now connect and check for a dongle after you start DVR Examiner. - New Support Data Request allows DME Forensics to better assist in technical support situations. - User Experience Program – Optionally allow DME Forensics to anonymously collect statistics about the speed and frequency of certain operations to improve DVR Examiner. No case related data is collected.