In this new version of the CVT, we’ve completed our testing of the important requirements in the meters class, along with numerous other changes throughout the product.

New features of note in this version of the tool include:

1. The latest CVT Coverage report is now included in the help system (as well as on the CVT Portal).
2. The CVT is now checking all of the relevant attributes in the cabinet class commands.
3. The cabinet door open/close test case has been duplicated so we can examine the associated data of each of the events.
4. We’ve added the verification of the disableText attribute by the tester.
5. We’ve added a test case to verify the events for the opening and closing of the auxiliary door.

For information on all of the changes in this release, including new test cases, check out the release notes.

Updated release notes, a new CVT Test Case Encyclopedia, a new CVT Coverage report and the latest CVT installer can all be found on the CVT Portal.

Please let us know if you have any questions or issues (or if you need a license, so you can take the CVT out for a spin).

Good luck!

Go to the CVT Development Portal to download the latest installer, release notes and coverage map.

Changes in this release include:

• new test cases in the eventHandler and cabinet classes.
• user interface improvements.
• state indicators added to Partial or Excluded test cases on the Test Session Universe tree (Test Session > Current Test(s)). You can now view the reason for a Partial or Excluded test case state by hovering over the device, or by right-clicking the device and selecting Device Properties.
• new CVT Exceptions.
• a new Archive Set report option that creates a ZIP file with the Public Facing Transcript (PFT), Detail Report, Summary Report, Excel Report and test metadata.
• generic error codes consolidated in the “Error Codes” chapter of the CVT Test Case Encyclopedia.
• improvements to Test Session Templates.

You’ll need a 2014 license for this release, which you should have already received if you had a 2013 license.

If you have product questions or need a license, contact our fabulous Support team. They’re ready to help.

In this version of the CVT, we’ve completed our testing of the important cabinet class requirements, along with numerous other changes throughout the product.

Here’s a tip …

You can now customize any of the table displays, which is especially handy in the Message Transcript Viewer. Re-size any of the columns, move them around to reorder them (just click and drag the column header) and even add/remove columns from the display (click the “plus” icon on the far right of the column header to see a list of the columns that you can show/hide). The new column view is then saved until you change it or a new version of the tool is installed.

Release notes, an updated CVT Test Case Encyclopedia, an updated command coverage spreadsheet and the latest CVT installer can all be found on the CVT Portal.

RAS | RGS | RLT | RPA | RSS | RST

In this version of the tools, we’ve:

• added a configuration option to import PKCS #12 files. [RGS, RLT, RPA, RSS and RST]
• improved the performance of the Debug Console. [ALL]
• added support for the smart card class. [RGS and RST]
• added and modified several Custom Scripting commands in the RGS Tester Toolkit.
• made usability improvements to the Message Transcript. (RAS, RGS, RLT, RPA and RST]

For a complete description of the changes in this release, click any product link above to go to the specified product page. Then, click the Release Notes link.

In this version of the tools, we’ve:

• updated the required Java version. [ALL]
• added support for the Hardware class. [All G2S tools]
• added the ability to view multiple EGMs at once in the Message Transcript. [RAS, RGS, RPA]
• modified Tiger Scripting. [RST and RLT]

Download version 32 and let us know what you think!

Click below to get the latest installers, release notes and guides.

RAS | RGS | RLT | RPA | RSS | RST

The start-up algorithm is the list of commands that get sent when RGS receives a commsOnline command from an EGM to initiate G2S communications. The list of commands is automatically filtered by the devices present in the EGM’s descriptorList. In the standard RGS, you can include or exclude G2S commands in the fixed start-up algorithm list, which is useful if your EGM doesn’t support one or more of the commands in the list, but you cannot reorder any of the commands or change any settings within any of the commands.

In the Tester Toolkit, the Start-up Algorithm editor is enhanced to provide you with complete control over the order of commands and their contents, to customize the algorithm as needed to simulate any host.You can also save a copy of the modified algorithm, making it easy to switch between different versions to meet various test environments.

Why would you need that much flexibility, you ask? Let’s take a look.

Whether you are an EGM developer coding against a particular host, a tester trying to improve integration with a specific vendor or trying to troubleshoot an issue in the field, being able to recreate the start-up algorithm accurately can save countless hours in tracking down issues. In any case, the process efficiencies and product improvements spell big savings.

If you are pre-testing EGMs before moving them to the slot floor, not only can you find issues before they happen in a live environment, you’ll have the information you need to better communicate issues back to the vendor. This means faster issue resolution and easier installs.

Creating custom algorithms in RGS is easy with a simple drag-and-drop interface.

Once you’ve created a custom algorithm, just make it the active RGS start-up algorithm and start communications with the EGM. You can choose to run the algorithm to the end or to step through the algorithm, which lets you choose when to send each command or to skip commands altogether.

For more information on the Tester Toolkit, head over to the RGS product page. If you’d like to try it out, just let us know.

The CVT is a test tool that allows you to quickly determine whether your gaming products meet a basic standard for G2S implementation.

What does this mean for you?

It means ensured interoperability. It means a cost-effective way to quickly get products to the slot floor. It means a definitive method to assess that your products meet G2S protocols. It means confidence in your G2S gaming products.

The goal of this first CVT Demo release is to show the overall design and flow of the CVT’s user interface. At this point in the project, we are soliciting your feedback to help us make the tool as useful and easy-to-use as possible. If you are interested in test driving the CVT, simply download and run the installer (32-bit or 64-bit).

In this release, you can set up and run tests using canned data, work with test case profiles, view test results and export test session data – in essence, you can try most everything in the CVT without connecting to an actual G2S EGM.

If you would like to know more about the CVT, visit the CVT product page.

For technical details, go to the CVT Development Portal.

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Download any of the following to get started:

Installer  |  Release Notes  | Getting Started  |  Questions to Consider

In 2013, you can expect a new release of all RadBlue products on the first Tuesday of each even-numbered month.

I know. Don’t think too hard.

 Here are the dates:

• Release 26 – February 5
• Release 28 – April 2
• Release 30 – June 4
• Release 32 – August 6
• Release 34 – October 1
• Release 36 – December 3

Notice something odd (or even)?

Our release numbering has changed! We are now releasing even-numbered versions only. Odd-numbered versions will now be internal.