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      Launch Studio Release Notes

      13 December 2023

      What’s New

      • New Declaration ID invoices will have a note about invoice validity until 12/31/2023 (due to the upcoming fee increase)

      30 November 2023

      What’s New

      • Performance optimizations:
        • Product and design search runs faster than before
      • Declaration ID Invoice template updated with additional clarification content
      • New Declaration Fee payment module:
        • We have migrated to a new PayPal Payment Processing system for increased security and reliability. Additional information will be required when paying fees with a credit card.

      14 November 2023

      What’s New

      • New specifications available for qualification
        • Gaming Audio Profile (GMAP) 1.0

      18 October 2023

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Occasional errors when uploading extra-long test reports into projects with required Testing.

      19 September 2023

      What’s New

      • New specifications available for qualification
        • Hands Free Profile (HFP) 1.9
        • Mesh Protocol (MESH) 1.1 (formerly MESH Profile)
        • Mesh Model (MMDL) 1.1
        • Mesh Binary Large Object Transfer Model (MBT) 1.0
        • Mesh Device Firmware Update Model (DFU) 1.0
        • Ambient Light Sensor NLC Profile (ALSNLCP) 1.0
        • Basic Lightness Controller NLC Profile (BLCNLCP) 1.0
        • Basic Scene Selector NLC Profile (BSSNLCP) 1.0
        • Dimming Control NLC Profile (DICNLCP) 1.0
        • Energy Monitor NLC Profile (ENMNLCP) 1.0
        • Occupancy Sensor NLC Profile (OCSNLCP) 1.0 
      • Performance optimizations:
        • Advanced Search filters will apply only after clicking on the Search icon
        • Consistency Check runs up to 10 times faster

      5 September 2023

      What’s New

      • BAP: Errata Correction 19096 is available for qualification

      23 August 2023

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed our use of a third-party service: improved overall load time for APAC region 
      • We improved the backend: Saving draft projects with integrated QDIDs is faster than before

      26 July 2023

      Bug Fixes

      • Optimized: Consistency Check performance to prevent occasional reporting of "No Inconsistencies" prior to completion of the consistency check
      • Fixed: Cache reload issue impacting the Step-by-Step Assistance guide

      29 June 2023

      What’s New

      • TCRL 2023-1 is now available for qualification
        • Starting this TCRL release, Components that require a Core Configuration will need to support all layers required for that configuration
      • New specifications available for qualification
        • Device Information Service (DIS) 1.2
        • Elapsed Time Service (ETS) 1.0
        • Generic Health Sensor Profile (GHSP) 1.0
        • Generic Health Sensor Service (GHSS) 1.0

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Consistency Check invalids were triggered for Controller layers when creating Host Subsystem

       

      19 April 2023

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Some profile ICS selections from integrated QDID were not copied to the new design 

      4 April 2023

      What’s New

      • New specifications available for qualification
        • Electronic Shelf Label Profile (ESLP) 1.0
        • Electronic Shelf Label Service  (ESLS) 1.0

      22 March 2023

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Incorrect spec name displayed for listings implementing Core 5.4 specification

      7 February 2023

      What’s New

      • TCRL 2022-2 is now available for qualification:
        • Core Specification Version 5.4 available for qualification
      • TCRL version displays for each layer on ICS Details page

      25 January 2023

      What’s New

      • Qualifying with a Component assessed to an older TCRL: 

        • Unmodified layers integrated from a Component can stay on their original TCRL version

        • You will not need to update layer's ICS selections to account for changes since the original Component was qualified/assessed unless one of the following is true:

          • A layer has a new ICS representing Expedited Errata
          • Integrated layer is using deprecated or withdrawn specification version
          • You are making modifications or upgrading the layer
        • Please see our updated article about Qualifying With a Component to learn more
      • Step-by-step Assistance will preselect layers that are mandatory to meet the requirements of the product type selected by the user for their project

      10 January 2023

      What’s New

      • TSE hyperlinks on the References page updated to go directly to the new Errata system

      13 December 2022

      What’s New

      • Additional information is included in emails confirming invoice payments by releasing Declaration IDs.

      15 November 2022

      What’s New

      • Launch Studio Terms of Use updated to clarify Declaration ID validity period. Learn more

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Occasional errors when uploading multiple test evidence documents

      31 October 2022

      What’s New

      • We are asking for feedback about the new Step-by-Step Assistance tool

      18 October 2022

      What’s New

      • Listing Search by integrated component is now available
      • Visual improvements within the Step-by-Step Assistance flow

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Some old draft projects could not be removed by their owners
      • Fixed: Deprecation & Withdrawal alerts display for integrated QDIDs

      4 October 2022

      What’s New

      • We have launched the “Step-by-Step Assistance” pilot. Learn more

      20 September 2022

      What’s New

      • New specifications available for qualification
        • GATT Profiles & Services
          • ACP 1.0
          • ACS 1.0

      24 August 2022

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: PACS TSE 19317 - Remove D&W Information until BoD Approval
      • Fixed: CSIS TSE 19318 - Remove D&W Information until BoD Approval
      • Fixed: CSIP TSE 19319 - Remove D&W Information until BoD Approval
      • Fixed: BAP TSE 19320 - Remove D&W Information until BoD Approval

      12 July 2022

      What’s New

      • New specifications available for qualification
        • LE Audio Specifications
          • PBP 1.0

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Spec versions were not displayed for some supported layers on the Listing Details page

      28 June 2022

      What’s New

      • TCRL 2021-2 now available for qualification
      • New specification versions available for qualification
        • Traditional Profiles
          • A2DP 1.4
        • LE Audio Specifications
          • BAP 1.0.1, CSIP 1.0.1, CSIS 1.0.1, PACS 1.0.1
        • Mesh Specification
          • MCDB 1.0.1
      • Adopted Errata available for qualification

      14 June 2022

      What’s New

      • Listing Search enhancements:
        • Listings in search results now display the integrated Component QDIDs if they were used in the corresponding qualification.
      • New specifications available for qualification 
        • LE Audio Specifications
          • HAP 1.0, HAS 1.0, TMAP 1.0

      17 May 2022

      What’s New

      • Listing Search enhancements:
        • Search by ICS item is now available as an Advanced Search filter

      10 May 2022

      What’s New

      • Presentation improvements for specification versions:
        • Selected specification versions will be displayed at the top of ICS Selection page
        • Users will be prompted to confirm their ICS selections in case of different versions selected within the same specification
        • Profile versions are now displayed for Supported Layers on the Listing Details page 
        • Listing Spec Name is visible on Review and Submit page prior to qualification submission

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Blank pop-ups displayed when trying to reference QDIDs that use withdrawn specifications

      19 April 2022

      What’s New

      • Adopted BAP Expedited Erratum 18524 is available for qualification
      • We updated the backend for credit card processing to improve data security
      • Experience improvements:
        • "Back to top" button added to ICS Selection page
        • 'Spec Name' filter updated for Listing Search

      5 April 2022

      What’s New

      • Support of BPP layers merge:
        • Searching for BPP layer will return listings that support either active BPP or ended BPP 1.0 

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Members were blocked from submitting subsets for existing listings using legacy Declaration IDs.
      • Fixed: Incorrect withdrawal date displayed in D&W alerts for listings affected by future withdrawals.

      29 March 2022

      What’s New

      • New specifications available for qualification 
        • LE Audio Specifications
          • CAP 1.0, CAS 1.0

      22 March 2022

      What’s New 

      • Support of BPP layers merge:
        • When integrating QDID with the obsolete BPP 1.0 or when importing BPP 1.0 ICS from .pts and .bls files into a new qualification, the ICS selections will be automatically made in the correct BPP layer

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: D&W alert about withdrawn specification was not visible on Listing Details page for listing owner

      8 March 2022

      What’s New 

      • Improving qualification requirements alignment to the published ICS documents:
        • BPP 1.2 layer short name updated to BPP
        • Former BPP layer renamed to BPP 1.0 and no longer available for new qualifications

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Bulk product import didn't work correctly without optional product Category
      • Fixed: Incorrect design names were applied to combined QDIDs of imported projects
      • Fixed: Listing transfer - incorrect last name displayed for primary contact
      • Fixed: Invoice payment failed in case of a very long Attn field value

      22 February 2022 

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: SDAP layer should not be available for qualification
      • Fixed: Ability to Add Products and Create Subsets from "My Listings" view
      • Fixed: EPLs were not displayed in the "Company Listings" view on the Manage Listings page
      • Fixed: "Expired TCRL" alert was duplicated on the Draft Project page

      8 February 2022 

      What’s New 

      • Improving guidance to help ensure correct qualifications when using complementary subsystems
        • Projects with alerts about a complementary subsystem not present will go through additional review to complete their qualification process.

      25 January 2022 

      What’s New 

      • TCRL 2021-2 now available for qualification
      • New specification versions available for qualification
        • GATT Profiles & Services
          • BLP 1.1.1, BLS 1.1.1
          • BMS 1.0.1
          • CGMP 1.0.2, CGMS 1.0.2
          • GLP 1.01, GLS 1.0.1
          • IDP 1.0.1, IDS 1.0.1
          • PLXP 1.0.1, PLXS 1.0.1
          • RCP 1.0.1, RCS 1.0.1
      • Improving guidance to help ensure correct qualifications when using complementary subsystems
        • Launch Studio will display a warning within draft projects if a complementary subsystem is not present.
      • PTS test evidence can be automatically uploaded from PTS to Launch Studio

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed:  TSE 18166 - ICS consistency check invalid item: MPS 1/3
      • Fixed: ICS Import and Project import functionality

      11 January 2022

      What’s New

      • Product Listing Search updated to provide more accurate results when searching for product names and model numbers

      14 December 2021

      What’s New

      • Membership status visibility:
        • Listing Details page now includes information about the membership status of the company that owns the qualification
        • A warning will be provided within draft projects when referencing or integrating QDIDs owned by no longer active members
        • Please see our Membership Status article to learn more 

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Incorrect spec name displayed for some listings with subsets
      • Fixed: AVRCP ICS selections and Consistency Check rules to remove deprecated minor versions

      16 November 2021

      What’s New

      • Listing owners can now request product withdrawal directly from the Listing Details page. This capability can be used instead of submitting a support request

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed 4.0 HCI layer: TSE 17457 - Launch Studio incorrectly reporting consistency check failure
      • Fixed 2 LL and 1 GATT test cases displayed incorrectly in generated test plans: LL/DDI/SCN/BV-33-C, LL/DDI/SCN/BV-34-C, and GATT/SR/GAW/BV-11-C
      • Fixed issue with products removed before submission still showing up in Listing Search

      19 October 2021

      What’s New

      • Inter-Layer Dependency column will be displayed on ICS pages
        • Not all layers will have the data populated up-front; it will be filled in incrementally 

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: ICS selections and Consistency Check rules to align with the published ICS Document for the following layers:
        • HID layer; added table 15
        • HDP layer; added ICS items 3/12, 4/1a, 4/1b, 10/1a, 10/1b

      14-15 October 2021

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: ICS selections to align with the published ICS Document for the following layers:
        • HPS layer; added tables 3, 4, and 5 
        • CPS layer; removed table 0a, added tables 4 and 5
        • CPP layer; removed table 0a, added tables 5, 12, and 14
        • CTS layer; added tables 4 and 5
        • GLS layer; added table 9

      6 October 2021

      What’s New

      • Improving user experience when working with ICS selections:
        • We added the ability to select all mandatory ICS items identified by consistency check with one click  
      • Improving guidance to help ensure your test plan is accurately documented
        • Launch Studio will display a warning if provided test evidence doesn’t include reports according to test platform requirements
        • Please see our Test Plan Validation Release Notes for a complete list of test plan validation features
      • Notification banners can now be closed by the users

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: ICS selections and consistency checks for HID 1.1 layer; added table 14 to align with the published ICS Document
      • Fixed: Consistency Check not reporting an error for multiple ICS selections where only one ICS item was required

      21 September 2021

      What’s New

      • New specifications available for qualification 
        • LE Audio Specifications
          • ASCS 1.0, BAP 1.0, BASS 1.0, PACS 1.0
        • Mesh Specification
          • MCDB 1.0

      15 September 2021

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Manage Listings and Draft Project pages failed to load for some users
      • Fixed: ICS selections and consistency checks for 3DSP layer; reintroduced table 0, added tables 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 to align with the published ICS Document

      30 August 2021

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: ICS selections and consistency checks for GAVDP layer; added tables 4 and 5 to align with the published ICS Document

      24 August 2021

      What’s New

      • Improving user experience when working with ICS and layers:
        • All mandatory Core layers will be preselected based on the qualification Product Type

      17 August 2021

      What’s New

      • Improving user experience when working with ICS and layers:
        • Consistency Check hyperlinks updated to target specific ICS items
        • Simplified display of layers on Project Basics page for integrated QDIDs
      • Improving our communication with users within Launch Studio:
        • Some users will be prompted to rate their qualification experience upon completion

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Certain ICS selections were not copying over from integrated QDIDs
      • Fixed: Referenced QDID disappeared for some projects going through Listing Correction 
      • Fixed: Incorrect subject line for emails about Listing Transfers

      27 July 2021

      What’s New

      • Expanding Listing Transfer self-service capabilities: 
        • Members within the same company can now send listing transfer requests to listing owners
        • Please see our Listing Transfers article to learn more about this new functionality 
      • Providing better visibility into expiration dates for unused Declaration IDs:
        • Users will be sent emails as DIDs near expiration. 

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Product listings were being added immediately after import for projects under BQA review 

      13 July 2021

      What’s New

      • TCRL 2021-1 now available for qualification
        • Core Specification Version 5.3 available for qualification
        • Legacy Test Case IDs no longer included in Test Plans generated for projects using the new TCRL 
      • Improving user experience when working on ICS Selections
        • Select all option available for each ICS table 
        • Page content updated to clarify steps and resources for consistent ICS selections

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Bulk product import not working for projects with no required testing.
      • Fixed: For completed qualifications, product listings were going live immediately after import

      7 July 2021

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Referenced QDIDs not saving for projects with required testing
      • Fixed: Product Category not displaying on Product Declaration and Review & Submit pages

      1 July 2021

      What’s New

      • When adding products to draft projects, users now have an option to import products in bulk
      • Improving user experience when working on qualifications with required testing
        • Consistency Check Invalids are now grouped by layers
        • Previously uploaded Reference Integration Notes (RINs) can be removed from draft or unlocked projects
      • Providing better visibility into expiration dates for unused Declaration IDs:
        • Expired Declaration IDs will be reflected in a separate table on the Manage Declaration IDs page

      15 June 2021

      What’s New

      • Expanding Listing Transfer self-service capabilities:
        • Primary Contacts can now transfer listings between the users of their company
        • Please see our Listing Transfers article to learn more about this new functionality 
      • Improving guidance for suppliers:
      • Providing better visibility into expiration dates for unused Declaration IDs:
        • Users can now see expiration dates on the Manage Declaration IDs page.

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: Unable to update Reference Integration Notes (RIN) for transferred projects
      • Fixed: “Expired TCRL” alert missing on the Draft Projects page 

      2 June 2021

      What’s New

      • Listing owner can now transfer their listings to any user within their company
      • When adding products to an existing qualification, you now have an option to import products in bulk 

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: some End Product Listings (EPLs) were not displaying all referenced QDIDs
      • Fixed: Add Product button was missing for some users

      24 May 2021

      What’s New

      • Adopted MESH Expedited Erratum EE16350 is available for qualification

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: ICS selections and consistency checks for CGMP layer; added tables 4, 5, 6, 7, 16, 17, 18 to align with the published ICS Document

      12 May 2021

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: ICS selections and consistency checks for PBAP layer; added tables 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 to align with the published ICS Document
      • Fixed: Consistency checks for HSP layer; incorrect dependency invalid was triggered in some cases.
      • Fixed: TSE 16903 - Invalid consistency error in MPS
      • Fixed: ICS selections and consistency checks for CGMS layer; added tables 10, 11 to align with the published ICS Document

      20 April 2021

      What’s New

      • We improved the backend, “Import ICS” operation is faster than before 

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: AVDTP 16/1 and AVDTP 16/2 unselecting in some unlocked listings
      • Fixed: invalid ICS items occasionally saved for some listings after QDID integration or TCRL upgrade process
      • Fixed: ICS selections and consistency checks for PXP layer; added tables 5, 8, 10 to align with the published ICS Document
      • Fixed: TCIDs for RFPHY layer that didn’t match the approved qualification test requirement documents

      6 April 2021

      What’s New

      • Improving our communication with users within Launch Studio. We now provide:
        • Release Notes
        • Feedback system
      • Improving guidance on correct qualifications with required testing.
        • Launch Studio will limit the use of the ‘previously Qualified Design used in this Qualification’ field to Component product types only.

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: BLP Table 0b and ICS Item 0b/1 missing in TCRL 2018-2
      • Fixed: ICS selections and consistency checks for A2DP layer; added tables 8, 9, 12, 13 to align with approved qualification test requirement documents
      • Fixed: 
        • TSE 16356 - A2DP ICS selection updates in Launch Studio for "Table 7a: A2DP SNK Major Profile Version(X.Y)"&" Table 7b: A2DP SNK Minor Profile Version(X.Y.Z)

      30 March 2021

      What’s New

      • New specifications available for qualification 
        • LE Audio Specifications
          • CSIP 1.0, CSIS 1.0

      24 March 2021

      What’s New

      • We improved the backend, when viewing a listing from ‘My Listings’ or ‘Search’ pages load faster than before 
      • Improving guidance to help ensure your test plan is accurately documented. Launch Studio will display warnings if the following criteria are found in a test plan
        • Test case verdict is not one of the expected values: Pass, Inconclusive, Fail, Waived, Referenced, Not Required
        • “Referenced” test case verdict when qualifying a “Component (Tested)” product type
        • Three year period has expired for the Component QDID # input for “Referenced” test case verdict
        • Please see our Test Plan Validation Release Notes for a complete list of test plan validation features

      16 March 2021

      What’s New

      • New specifications available for qualification
        • LE Audio Specifications
          • MCP 1.0, MCS 1.0
          • CCP 1.0
          • TBS 1.0

      12 March 2021

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed: 
        • TSE 16691 - WSP/COL/WSD/BV-30-I not generated in Test Plan
        • TSE 16678 - Test Plan generates the same name for “Test Case ID” and “Legacy test Case ID” for BPP
        • TSE 16186 - If LL 9/30 is not supported while LL 9/31 or LL 9/32 are not supported, the test plan should not generate LL/CIS/MAS/BV-24-C or LL/CIS/SLA/BV-18-C test cases
        • TSE 14967 - C.8 of Table 7 for AVRCP 7/38b should be excluded for AVRCP v1.5
        • TSE 11525 - Invalid Consistency Error in CTN profile

      2 March 2021

      What’s New

      • New specifications available for qualification
        • LE Audio Specifications
          • MICP 1.0, MICS 1.0

      25 February 2021

      What’s New 

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed:
        • TSE 16593: Duplicated entries of PBAP/PCE/PDF/BV-04-I in Test Plan
        • TSE 16594: AICS/SR/SPN/BV-01-C not generated in the Test Plan
        • TSE 16595: AVDTP/SNK/ACP/SIG/SMG/BI-03-C not generated in the Test Plan
        • TSE 16597: Two IOPT test cases are not generated in the Test Plan

      9 February 2021 

      Bug Fixes 

      • Fixed: some users were not able to attach DIDs to their draft projects to complete qualification
      • Fixed: some listings’ ‘Specification Name’ was incorrectly calculated 
      • Fixed: 
        • TSE 16499: GAP/SEC/SEM/BI-04-C, GAP/SEC/SEM/BI-08-C is generated in the Test Plan xls even though GAP 2/7a is not selected in the ICS layer
        • TSE 16523: OPP/CL/OPH/BV-07-I is not generated in the test plan
        • TSE 16532: GAP/SEC/SEM/BI-11-C, GAP/SEC/SEM/BI-12-C is generated in the Test plan xls without selecting GAP 2/7d in the ICS layer

      29 January 2021 

      Bug Fixes 

      • Fixed: some listings were incorrectly categorized as using an A2DP or HFP specification version scheduled for deprecation on 1 February 2021
      • Fixed: 
          • TSE 16443 - Obsolete test cases TDS/SR/DEC/BV-01-C and TDS/SR/DES/BV-01-C generated in Test Plan
          • TSE 16343 - Consistency check fails at HDP ICS

      26 January 2021 

      What’s New 

      • When viewing your company’s publishing listing, you can now see who owns the listing

      Bug Fixes

      • Fixed:
        • TSE 16446 - IDP/COL/RCP/BV-06-I not generated in the Test Plan
        • TSE 16444 - CGMS/SEN/CN/BV-04-C not generated in the Test Plan
        • TSE 16427 - PLXS/SEN/SD/BV-02-C not generated in the Test Plan
        • TSE 16428 - Issue with PLXP/COL/BAS/BV-02-I, PLXP/COL/PLXSD/BV-23-I and PLXP/COL/CTS/BV-01-I in the Test Plan
        • TSE 16429 - Test Plan generates the same name for “Test Case ID” and “Legacy test Case ID”
        • TSE 16430 - Test Plan generates the same name for “Test Case ID” and “Legacy test Case ID”
        • TSE 16431 - ESS/SEN/DES/BV-05-C and ESS/SEN/DES/BV-07-C not generated in the Test Plan
        • TSE 16394 - 2 Testcases repeated in TPG
        • TSE 16342 - Consistency check fails at ATT ICS
        • TSE 16344 - Consistency check fails at ESP ICS

      19 January 2021

      What’s New

      • New specifications available for qualification
        • GATT Profiles & Services
          • ATP 1.0
          • CTES 1.0 

      12 January 2021 

      What’s New 

      • Discontinued support of the Qualification Upgrade Program (QUP) 

      28 December 2020 

      Bug Fixes 

      • Fixed: approx. 150 consistency checks from ATT, GAP, GATT, & SM layers were not triggering for projects using TCRL 2019-2

      22 December 2020 

      What’s New 

      • TCRL 2020-1 now available for qualification
      • New specifications available for qualification
        • LE Audio Specifications
          • AICS 1.0
          • MICP 1.0, MICS 1.0
          • VCP 1.0, VCS 1.0
          • VOCS 1.0
        • GATT Profiles & Services
          • BLP 1.1, BLS 1.1
          • DTP 1.0, DTS 1.0
          • PAMP 1.0, PAMS 1.0