LNS Turbo Edition Frequently Asked QuestionsIs LNS Turbo Edition compatible with prior versions of LNS?Yes. Applications and plug-ins that run on prior LNS versions will run on LNS Turbo Edition. LNS databases from prior LNS versions will be automatically upgraded to the LNS Turbo Edition format the first time that the database is opened. After the database is upgraded to the LNS Turbo Edition format, it cannot be opened by prior versions of LNS. It is a good practice to back-up databases before opening them with LNS Turbo Edition. Is there a list of the new features in LNS Turbo Edition?The LNS Turbo Edition Features presentation on the LNS Presentations page includes an overview of a few of the new features, as does the Model 34309 LNS Application Developer's Kit/Turbo Edition datasheet. When will LNS Turbo Edition start shipping?LNS Turbo Edition will start shipping in early December 2004. Echelon's distributors and salespeople have complete ordering information now. Which Windows® operating systems does LNS Turbo Edition run on?LNS Turbo Edition runs on Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003. Echelon supports all language versions of these Windows operating systems. LNS Turbo Edition is also compatible with Microsoft Terminal Services when used on these operating systems. I am not currently developing with LNS, and want to start. What development kit do I purchase?Purchase the Model 34309 LNS Application Developer's Kit. Model 34309 is a single seat development license. You will want to purchase a separate copy for each LNS developer. If you want to redistribute an LNS Server or LNS Remote Client software installation package with the software tools that you develop, also order the Model 34312 LNS Redistribution Kit. Even if you have multiple LNS developers, you only need one LNS Redistribution Kit. Which Windows application development tools can I use to build LNS applications?Any Windows application development tool that supports the use of COM components or ActiveX controls. In addition, Echelon has tested and offers technical assistance on the following development environments:
Many companies use .NET languages such as C# as well. Although .NET languages are not officially supported by Echelon at this time, there are no known issues with accessing the LNS components through .NET's COM interoperability layer. I need to create LNS plug-ins for my devices. Do I need to purchase the LNS Application Developer's Kit? If you are creating device plug-ins only, then you can use the NodeBuilder development tool, as it includes the LNS tools required to create device plug-ins. However, if you will develop other types of plug-ins (such as system, subsystem, channel and other non-device plug-ins), you need to purchase the LNS Application Developer's Kit. I have the Model 34309 LNS Developer's Kit for Windows (Release 3) or Model 34319 LNS Developer's Kit for Windows (Release 3). How do I upgrade to Turbo Edition?Order the Model 34319 LNS Application Developer's Kit Upgrade. Although the model number did not change with the Turbo Edition release, all shipments of this model number are now the Turbo Edition. I have the Model 34312 LNS Redistribution Kit for Windows (Release3). How do I upgrade to Turbo Edition?Order the Model 34322 LNS Redistribution Kit Upgrade. The associated Model 34309 LNS Application Developer's Kit for Windows (Release 3) must be upgraded at the same time. I have the Model 34313 LNS Developer's Kit for Windows Upgrade (Release 3). How do I upgrade to Turbo Edition? Order both the Model 34319 LNS Application Developer's Kit Upgrade and the Model 34322 LNS Redistribution Kit Upgrade. You must purchase both of these upgrade products together. I have the Model 34311 Echelon Software License Generator. How do I upgrade to Turbo Edition?The existing Echelon Software License Generator is compatible with LNS Turbo Edition. At this time no upgrade is needed. I would like to upgrade an older LNS development kit not listed above. How do I upgrade? Contact Echelon or your LonWorks distributor for upgrade information for older (pre Release 3) LNS development and deployment products.
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