User interface issue with JACE web browser


Revision: NiagaraAX Releases 3.6u4, 3.7u1 and 3.8R

Product: NiagaraAX WebUI


Problem

Oracle has just released Java 7 Update 65 which appears to cause the Niagara web applet to fail to load completely. This issue may affect your customers who accept the default automatic Java upgrade. When attempting to connect to a Niagara station through a web browser using a Wb WebProfile, the web browser halts while loading images on pxPages. Refresh of the browser typically triggers the completion of the page loading.


Solution

Updated versions of bajaui, gx, raster and workbench jars have been created that function properly with Java 1.7.0_65. Users will need to update these jar files using the Workbench "Software Manager". Updated files will be available as part of upcoming Niagara 3.6, 3.7 and 3.8 maintenance builds, as well as the downloadable archive described below.


Warning
Please make sure you have the latest versions of modules for the base release prior to installing the attached patches.

Table 1.1 Update Version vs Niagara Versions

Update Code Niagara Version
3.6u4 3.6.406
3.7u1 3.7.106.6
3.8R 3.8.38
Warning
Niagara AX 3.7.106.6 patch build, commonly referred to as 3.7.106 consolidated patches, is a required prerequisite for installation of the 3.7.106 version of bajaui.jar, gx.jar, and workbench.jar.

Download and install bajaui.jar, gx.jar, raster.jar and workbench.jar for 3.6, 3.7 and 3.8 stations. The download JavaUpdate65Patches.zip is a password protected archive, password=niagara. Follow the instructions below for the version installed. Remember to clear caches on the client workstation after updating!

Download the  JavaUpdate65Patches.zip  below

Archive password = niagara



Supervisor Installation - Revision 3.6, 3.7, and 3.8

  1. Stop any running stations and exit workbench/ProBuilder.
  2. Copy bajaui.jar, gx.jar, raster.jar, and workbench.jar to /modules folder using Windows Explorer overwriting existing.

SupervisorModuleList.png

  1. Restart Workbench/ProBuilder and the Niagara Station.



JACE/JENE Installing Using Workbench/ProBuilder - Revision 3.6, 3.7, and 3.8

  1. Copy bajaui.jar, gx.jar, raster.jar, and workbench.jar to /modules folder on your workstation machine using Windows Explorer.
  2. Restart Workbench/ProBuilder (if same installation as above Supervisor workstation, omit).
  3. Open a platform connection to the JACE/JENE to be updated
platformAuthentication.png
  1. Using the "Software Manager" platform view, select bajaui.jar, gx.jar, raster.jar, and workbench.jar
softwaremanagerupbajauigxrasterworkbench.png
  1. Select the Update button and then the Commit button to install just as any other module update.
  2. The JACE/JENE will restart as a normal part of this process.

Clear the various caches associated with the browser.

  1. Clear the browser's cache. Clear the temporary internet files, cookies, and history.
  2. Delete all the files in the "wbapplet" cache (Note: is the Windows user): \niabara\wbapplet
  3. Delete everything in the "Secondary Applet" cache (Note: is the Windows user):
    • Windows 7: \AppData\LocalLow\Sun\Java\Development\cache
    • Windows XP: \Application data\sun\java\deployment\cache

  4. Restart the browser (this also clears the session cookies).
  5. Log in.