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 h1. Release Notes


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.6 (Oct 2019)

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (0.9.5 -> 0.9.6)
 * New "no-load" nature (avoids model loading while moving/copying model files)
 * Multi-line strings are supported in the editor (for selected string attributes)

 Model changes
 * Extended ModeConditions (allow the comparison of two mode labels)
 * Refined EventChain definition (to explicitly describe fork-join, alternative, etc.)
 * Counter added to RunnableCall

 Build infrastructure
 * Split git repository and independent build job for model migration component
 * Changed to tycho-pomless maven builds

 _For details see "Release 0.9.6 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.9.6/bugs_


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.5 (Jul 2019)

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (0.9.4 -> 0.9.5)
 * New validation framework

 Model changes
 * Consolidated call graph: items of tasks and runnables are unified, call sequences are removed
 * Simplified clock definitions (used in scenarios of variable rate stimuli)
 * Limited frequency values to non negative (value >= 0)

 _For details see "Release 0.9.5 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.9.5/bugs_


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.4 (Apr 2019)

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (0.9.3 -> 0.9.4)
 * Optimized model search
 * New validation framework (preview)

 Model changes
 * Extended modes to allow the handling of counters (integer values, comparison, increment, decrement)
 * Uniform use of execution conditions (for stimuli, runnables, mode switches)
 * Model cleanup (removed runnable deadlines, distinct naming)

 _For details see "Release 0.9.4 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.9.4/bugs_


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.3 (Jan 2019)

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (0.9.2 -> 0.9.3)
 * Optimized model search

 Model changes
 * Introduced "Ticks" as base concept for required computation effort
 * Simplified "Execution Needs" (no specific entries for different processing units)
 * Reworked distributions (discrete, continuous, time) without generics

 _For details see "Release 0.9.3 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.9.3/bugs_


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.2 (Oct 2018)

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (0.9.1 -> 0.9.2)
 * New model search dialog
 * New model builders (with a Groovy-like builder pattern)

 Model changes
 * Small extensions in the hardware model

 _For details see "Release 0.9.2 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.9.2/bugs_


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.1 (Jul 2018)

 General
 * New Eclipse Oxygen.3a based product (compatible with Java 8, Java 9 and Java 10)
 * License change from EPL-1.0 to EPL-2.0

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (0.9.0 -> 0.9.1)
 * New implementation of transient back references
 * Unified approach for fast name search and mass delete
 * Updated model utilities

 Model changes
 * New concept of DataDependency (to describe potential data dependencies)
 * New possibility to specify RunnableParameters and CallArguments


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.0 (Apr 2018)

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (0.8.3 -> 0.9.0)
 * Updated model utilities

 Model changes
 * *New hardware model*
 * New concept of ExecutionNeed (replaces the former RunnableInstructions)

  __Note: This is the first implementation of the new hardware model. It will be extended in the next version and (minor) changes are expected__.


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.8.3 (Jan 2018)

 General
 * New Eclipse Neon.3 based product

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (0.8.2 -> 0.8.3)
 * Updated model utilities

 Model changes
 * New mode conditions (logical AND)
 * New timing requirement (end to start)
 * Reworked Stimuli definitions
 * New reference to port for client server and sender receiver communication

 _For details see "Release 0.8.3 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.8.3/bugs_


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.8.2 (Oct 2017)

 General
 * Model changes (extensions)
 * New graphical editors (based on Sirius)

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (0.8.1 -> 0.8.2)
 * New model utilities

 Model changes
 * New runnable item to get the result of an asynchronous request
 * New possibility to specify the label access implementation
 * New measurement model
 * New component event

 _For details see "Release 0.8.2 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.8.2/bugs_


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.8.1 (Jul 2017)

 General
 * Model changes (extension and harmonization)
 * Improved model handling
 * New tooling: EMF Graphical Viewer

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (0.8.0 -> 0.8.1)
 * New support for compressed model files (zip)
 * More back references

 Model changes
 * Extended Schedulers (hierarchical, reservation based)
 * Extend Semaphore definition (types)
 * Consistent naming of Triggers, Activations and Stimuli
 * New elements for data driven computation (conditions, triggers)

 _For details see "Release 0.8.1 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.8.1/bugs_


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.8.0 (Apr 2017)

 General
 * Model changes (mainly to simplify handling)
 * Improved tooling: model utilities
 * New UI components: Multicore Wizard, Task-Visualizer (draft version)

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (0.7.2 -> 0.8.0)

 Model changes
 * Simplified model handling: Mapping Model, Modes, Time
 * New classifiers to annotate Core and Memory
 * Reworked Property Constraints
 * Extended OS Overheads

 _For details see "Release 0.8.0 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.8.0/bugs_


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.7.2 (Jan 2017)

 General
 * Smaller product definition (optional parts can be installed via update sites)
 * Harmonized model API

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (0.7.1 -> 0.7.2)
 * Improved back references

 Model changes
 * New core-specific runtimes (instructions) for runnables
 * New model elements for streaming communication (Channels)*
 * New Transmission Policy for communication (e.g. label accesses)
 * New Event-based Stimulus
 * New Data Consistency needs
 * New Counters for InterProcessActivation and EventStimulus
 * Harmonized model elements to describe probability
 * Storage of common elements (e.g. tags) in one central location

 Bug fixes / Improvements
 * Model migration (ISR call graph, Section names, cross document references)
 * Back references (Memory -> Mapping, Scheduler -> CoreAllocation)

 Documentation
 * New model elements: Physical memory sections, Channels
 * New examples

  * =  __Experimental feature (first modeling attempt that may change in future versions)__.

 _For details see "Release 0.7.2 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.7.2/bugs_


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.7.1 (Oct 2016)

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (0.7.0 -> 0.7.1)
 * Improved update of opposite references
 * Storage of default values is enabled by default

 Model changes
 * New distribution "Beta Distribution"
 * New stimuli type "Synthetic" (to "replay" activations from a hardware trace)
 * New DataStabilityGroup
 * Introduced SamplingType as new attribute for Deviation
 * Introduced physical memory sections (PhysicalSectionConstraint, PhysicalSectionMapping)
 * Reworked AffinityConstraints (removed Scheduler constraints, added Data constraints)
 * Reworked Event / Event-Chain Constraints
 * Reworked RunnableSequencingConstraints
 * New types for DataSizes and DataRates

 _For details see "Bugzilla entries for 0.7.1":https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/buglist.cgi?product=App4mc&target_milestone=0.7.1_


 h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.7.0 (Jul 2016)

 Model handling
 * Model migration support (itea1.1.0 -> itea1.1.1 -> 0.7.0)
 * Simplified model creation wizard
 * One consolidated model
 * Additional opposite references (transient) to ease model navigation
 * Scripting support for workflows (based on Eclipse EASE)

 Model changes
 * Removed 'attributes' and 'features' from hardware model
 * Replaced generic __ProcessAllocation__ with specific __ISRAllocation__ and __TaskAllocation__
 * New __BigInteger__ values for __CustomAttributes__
 * Some renamed classes and attributes (details in the help)

 Model structure
 * Removed direct dependency to Franca (replaced by implicit reference by interface name)

 Documentation
 * Updated model documentation / class diagrams
 * New developer guide regarding Model Migration Framework
 * New developer guide regarding Workflows
	h1. Release Notes


	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.6 (Oct 2019)

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (0.9.5 -> 0.9.6)
	* New "no-load" nature (avoids model loading while moving/copying model files)
	* Multi-line strings are supported in the editor (for selected string attributes)

	Model changes
	* Extended ModeConditions (allow the comparison of two mode labels)
	* Refined EventChain definition (to explicitly describe fork-join, alternative, etc.)
	* Counter added to RunnableCall

	Build infrastructure
	* Split git repository and independent build job for model migration component
	* Changed to tycho-pomless maven builds

	_For details see "Release 0.9.6 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.9.6/bugs_


	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.5 (Jul 2019)

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (0.9.4 -> 0.9.5)
	* New validation framework

	Model changes
	* Consolidated call graph: items of tasks and runnables are unified, call sequences are removed
	* Simplified clock definitions (used in scenarios of variable rate stimuli)
	* Limited frequency values to non negative (value >= 0)

	_For details see "Release 0.9.5 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.9.5/bugs_


	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.4 (Apr 2019)

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (0.9.3 -> 0.9.4)
	* Optimized model search
	* New validation framework (preview)

	Model changes
	* Extended modes to allow the handling of counters (integer values, comparison, increment, decrement)
	* Uniform use of execution conditions (for stimuli, runnables, mode switches)
	* Model cleanup (removed runnable deadlines, distinct naming)

	_For details see "Release 0.9.4 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.9.4/bugs_


	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.3 (Jan 2019)

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (0.9.2 -> 0.9.3)
	* Optimized model search

	Model changes
	* Introduced "Ticks" as base concept for required computation effort
	* Simplified "Execution Needs" (no specific entries for different processing units)
	* Reworked distributions (discrete, continuous, time) without generics

	_For details see "Release 0.9.3 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.9.3/bugs_


	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.2 (Oct 2018)

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (0.9.1 -> 0.9.2)
	* New model search dialog
	* New model builders (with a Groovy-like builder pattern)

	Model changes
	* Small extensions in the hardware model

	_For details see "Release 0.9.2 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.9.2/bugs_


	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.1 (Jul 2018)

	General
	* New Eclipse Oxygen.3a based product (compatible with Java 8, Java 9 and Java 10)
	* License change from EPL-1.0 to EPL-2.0

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (0.9.0 -> 0.9.1)
	* New implementation of transient back references
	* Unified approach for fast name search and mass delete
	* Updated model utilities

	Model changes
	* New concept of DataDependency (to describe potential data dependencies)
	* New possibility to specify RunnableParameters and CallArguments


	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.9.0 (Apr 2018)

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (0.8.3 -> 0.9.0)
	* Updated model utilities

	Model changes
	* New hardware model
	* New concept of ExecutionNeed (replaces the former RunnableInstructions)

	__Note: This is the first implementation of the new hardware model. It will be extended in the next version and (minor) changes are expected__.


	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.8.3 (Jan 2018)

	General
	* New Eclipse Neon.3 based product

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (0.8.2 -> 0.8.3)
	* Updated model utilities

	Model changes
	* New mode conditions (logical AND)
	* New timing requirement (end to start)
	* Reworked Stimuli definitions
	* New reference to port for client server and sender receiver communication

	_For details see "Release 0.8.3 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.8.3/bugs_


	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.8.2 (Oct 2017)

	General
	* Model changes (extensions)
	* New graphical editors (based on Sirius)

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (0.8.1 -> 0.8.2)
	* New model utilities

	Model changes
	* New runnable item to get the result of an asynchronous request
	* New possibility to specify the label access implementation
	* New measurement model
	* New component event

	_For details see "Release 0.8.2 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.8.2/bugs_


	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.8.1 (Jul 2017)

	General
	* Model changes (extension and harmonization)
	* Improved model handling
	* New tooling: EMF Graphical Viewer

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (0.8.0 -> 0.8.1)
	* New support for compressed model files (zip)
	* More back references

	Model changes
	* Extended Schedulers (hierarchical, reservation based)
	* Extend Semaphore definition (types)
	* Consistent naming of Triggers, Activations and Stimuli
	* New elements for data driven computation (conditions, triggers)

	_For details see "Release 0.8.1 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.8.1/bugs_



	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.8.0 (Apr 2017)

	General
	* Model changes (mainly to simplify handling)
	* Improved tooling: model utilities
	* New UI components: Multicore Wizard, Task-Visualizer (draft version)

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (0.7.2 -> 0.8.0)

	Model changes
	* Simplified model handling: Mapping Model, Modes, Time
	* New classifiers to annotate Core and Memory
	* Reworked Property Constraints
	* Extended OS Overheads

	_For details see "Release 0.8.0 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.8.0/bugs_



	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.7.2 (Jan 2017)

	General
	* Smaller product definition (optional parts can be installed via update sites)
	* Harmonized model API

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (0.7.1 -> 0.7.2)
	* Improved back references

	Model changes
	* New core-specific runtimes (instructions) for runnables
	* New model elements for streaming communication (Channels)*
	* New Transmission Policy for communication (e.g. label accesses)
	* New Event-based Stimulus
	* New Data Consistency needs
	* New Counters for InterProcessActivation and EventStimulus
	* Harmonized model elements to describe probability
	* Storage of common elements (e.g. tags) in one central location

	Bug fixes / Improvements
	* Model migration (ISR call graph, Section names, cross document references)
	* Back references (Memory -> Mapping, Scheduler -> CoreAllocation)

	Documentation
	* New model elements: Physical memory sections, Channels
	* New examples

	* = __Experimental feature (first modeling attempt that may change in future versions)__.

	_For details see "Release 0.7.2 issues":https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.app4mc/releases/0.7.2/bugs_



	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.7.1 (Oct 2016)

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (0.7.0 -> 0.7.1)
	* Improved update of opposite references
	* Storage of default values is enabled by default

	Model changes
	* New distribution "Beta Distribution"
	* New stimuli type "Synthetic" (to "replay" activations from a hardware trace)
	* New DataStabilityGroup
	* Introduced SamplingType as new attribute for Deviation
	* Introduced physical memory sections (PhysicalSectionConstraint, PhysicalSectionMapping)
	* Reworked AffinityConstraints (removed Scheduler constraints, added Data constraints)
	* Reworked Event / Event-Chain Constraints
	* Reworked RunnableSequencingConstraints
	* New types for DataSizes and DataRates

	_For details see "Bugzilla entries for 0.7.1":https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/buglist.cgi?product=App4mc&target_milestone=0.7.1_



	h2. Eclipse APP4MC 0.7.0 (Jul 2016)

	Model handling
	* Model migration support (itea1.1.0 -> itea1.1.1 -> 0.7.0)
	* Simplified model creation wizard
	* One consolidated model
	* Additional opposite references (transient) to ease model navigation
	* Scripting support for workflows (based on Eclipse EASE)

	Model changes
	* Removed 'attributes' and 'features' from hardware model
	* Replaced generic __ProcessAllocation__ with specific __ISRAllocation__ and __TaskAllocation__
	* New __BigInteger__ values for __CustomAttributes__
	* Some renamed classes and attributes (details in the help)

	Model structure
	* Removed direct dependency to Franca (replaced by implicit reference by interface name)

	Documentation
	* Updated model documentation / class diagrams
	* New developer guide regarding Model Migration Framework
	* New developer guide regarding Workflows