CIMCO MNT 2026 Veröffentlichungen
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Änderungen gegenüber der Vorgängerversion:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.08
- Overview
- This release introduces a brand-new Forms module along with improvements to login, usability, and security.
- The update focuses on replacing paper-based workflows, strengthening authentication, and improving overall system stability.
- New Feature – Forms
- Introduced a flexible Forms module for inspections, checklists, risk assessments, and other structured workflows.
- Designed to fully replace paper-based checklists and external forms with an integrated solution inside MNT.
- Forms – Administrator Features
- New Forms section for creating and managing form templates.
- Administrators can define which user roles can view and complete each form.
- Optional signature requirement configurable per form.
- Automatic email notification with PDF attachment when a form is submitted.
- Full overview of all submitted forms with search functionality and PDF download support.
- Forms – User Experience
- Users only see forms relevant to their assigned roles.
- Simple and guided form completion with Yes/No questions, text fields, and file uploads.
- Digital signature supported when required.
- One-click submission with automatic PDF generation.
- Login and Password Improvements
- New optional searchable user list on the login page for easier user selection.
- New Forgot Password function with secure email-based reset process.
- Improved password handling and overall login stability.
- Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Improved reliability for digital signatures and form submissions.
- Security fixes related to password handling.
- General stability improvements across login-related pages.
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CIMCO MNT 2026.01.07
- Overview
- This release introduces a new AI Chatbot and AI-powered description improvement across the system.
- It enhances documentation access, writing quality, and overall usability.
- Additional improvements include configurable AI providers, work type quick selection, and inventory menu refinements.
- AI Chatbot and Description Improvement (New)
- Introduced an AI Documentation Assistant accessible via a floating chat widget on all pages (bottom-right corner).
- Chatbot answers questions about CIMCO MNT based on system documentation.
- Supports all 16 MNT languages.
- Conversation history is stored locally in the browser.
- Configurable per-user rate limiting (default 50 queries per hour).
- AI-Powered Description Improvement
- New Improve button added to description fields throughout the system.
- Available in Report Error, Service Report Work Description, and Time Entry Description.
- Enhances clarity, grammar, and technical terminology while preserving error codes and part names.
- Supports multi-language input and improves text in the language selected in MNT settings.
- One-click undo restores the original text.
- AI Configuration (Admin)
- New AI Chatbot tab added to Settings.
- AI features can be enabled or disabled globally.
- Supports multiple AI providers including Anthropic Claude (Sonnet 4.5 recommended, Haiku 4.5, Opus 4.5) and OpenAI (GPT-4o recommended, GPT-4o Mini, GPT-4 Turbo).
- Custom model support by entering any valid model ID.
- Encrypted storage of API keys.
- Adjustable per-user rate limits.
- API keys available from console.anthropic.com and platform.openai.com.
- Technical Overview
- New backend chatbot controller with query, status, and spellcheck endpoints.
- Documentation loader caches all documentation at system startup.
- In-memory per-user rate limiting with automatic hourly reset.
- New SpellCheckButton React component with undo functionality.
- Fully translated across all 16 supported languages.
- API Endpoints
- POST /mnt/api/chatbot/query
- GET /mnt/api/chatbot/status
- POST /mnt/api/chatbot/spellcheck
- GET /mnt/api/chatbot/providers
- GET /mnt/api/chatbot/models/:provider
- Additional Improvements
- Quick Select Work Type added to Time Entry with 15 predefined work types.
- Examples include Maintenance, Preventive maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Calibration.
- Selecting a work type pre-fills the description while remaining fully editable.
- Fully translated into all 16 supported languages.
- Inventory 3-dot menu now only shows Maintenance if a maintenance interval is configured.
- Calibrate option is only shown if a calibration interval is configured.
- Reduces menu clutter for items without scheduled actions.
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CIMCO MNT 2026.01.06
- Overview
- This release introduces a global Digital Signature System and enhanced machine filtering capabilities.
- It focuses on compliance, document integrity, and improved usability for operators and kiosk environments.
- The update also expands PDF integration and strengthens system-level security controls.
- Global Digital Signature System (New)
- Introduced a flexible signature framework supporting multiple entity types including Maintenance Schedules, Service Reports, Faults, and Scheduled Maintenance.
- Canvas-based signature capture with full mouse and touch support.
- Signatures are stored as PNG images with SHA-256 hash verification.
- A content snapshot is stored at signing time to ensure document integrity validation.
- Designed as a generic system to support future entity types.
- Scheduled Maintenance Signing
- New per-schedule option: Signature required when completing.
- Signature prompt automatically appears when completing maintenance if signing is enabled.
- Operator view displays signer name, role, and timestamp.
- Locked indicator shown when one or more signatures are present.
- Service Report Signing
- New global setting: sign_required_service_reports.
- When enabled, a signature is required before closing service reports.
- Clear warning message shown if closing is attempted without a required signature.
- Signatures are visible within the Detailed Service Report view.
- PDF Integration
- Signature data is embedded into generated service report PDFs.
- Signer name, role, date, and signature image are included.
- Locked document notice is displayed when signatures are present.
- Signature Components
- SignatureModal: Full-screen signature capture interface.
- SignatureSection: Collapsible overview displaying signature details.
- SignatureBadge: Compact visual status indicator.
- SignatureList: Detailed signature list with image previews.
- Security and Integrity
- JWT-based access control protects signature image access.
- Content hash validation detects changes made after signing.
- Signature revocation supported with mandatory reason tracking.
- Never-delete policy enforced. Signatures are revoked but never permanently removed.
- Database Changes
- New mt_sign table introduced for signature storage.
- New sign_required column added to maintenance schedules.
- New sign_required_service_reports setting added to system settings.
- Signature API Endpoints
- POST /mnt/api/signatures
- GET /mnt/api/signatures/:type/:id
- GET /mnt/api/signatures/:type/:id/status
- POST /mnt/api/signatures/:type/:id/validate
- POST /mnt/api/signatures/:signId/revoke
- GET /mnt/api/signatures/:signId/image
- Machine List Filter Enhancements
- Added new dropdown filters for Machine, Priority, Location, Category, and Control.
- Filter values are dynamically populated from machine data.
- Reset Filters button appears automatically when filters are active.
- Fully translated across all 16 supported languages.
- URL-Based Machine Filtering
- Machines can now be filtered using URL parameters such as machine, dncmaxgroupname or location, category, system or control, priority or prioritymachine, and search or q.
- Filter panel opens automatically when URL filters are detected.
- Using showfilter=no hides the filter panel, ideal for TV dashboards and kiosk setups.
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CIMCO MNT 2026.01.05
- Overview
- This release introduces URL-based login and delivers important bug fixes and filtering improvements.
- It is especially relevant for kiosk setups, integrations, and users relying on advanced filtering.
- URL-Based Login
- Added support for login via URL parameters (e.g. ?username=xxx&password=xxx).
- Disabled by default and must be enabled using the allow_url_login setting.
- Designed for kiosk terminals, shop floor displays, and external system integrations.
- Login credentials are automatically removed from the URL after authentication.
- Fully translated across all 16 supported languages.
- Filter Fixes and Improvements
- Fixed issues where Machine Priority and Status were not correctly cleared in Fault & Error filters.
- Added missing free-text search field with full language support.
- Service Reports now support the same complete filter set as Fault & Error.
- New filters include Search, Group Name, Priority, Machine Priority, Machine, Technician, and Status.
- Improved backend queries and added client-side filtering for better performance.
- Technician Name Handling
- Fixed filtering issues caused by mismatched technician name formats.
- Backend now resolves partial names to full technician names.
- New service reports consistently store full technician names.
- Updated pre-selection logic to always use full names for compatibility with existing data.
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CIMCO MNT 2026.01.04
- Overview
- This release focuses on safer upgrades, improved installation reliability, and better data protection, while also introducing workflow and reporting improvements for daily service operations.
- The installer now provides clearer guidance, adapts automatically to existing environments, and significantly reduces the risk of configuration errors during installation and upgrades.
- Installation and Upgrade Improvements
- Introduced a new installation wizard with clear installation paths for MNT Standalone, MNT Add-on for CIMCO MDC, or upgrade of an existing MNT installation.
- Automatic detection of existing CIMCO MDC environments during installation.
- Installer now adapts automatically to existing databases, ports, and configurations.
- Improved handling of service stop and restart during installation and upgrades.
- Clear and detailed installer logs for install mode detection, port selection, backups, and upgrade steps.
- Automatic Database Backup
- CIMCO MNT now automatically creates a full database backup before any upgrade starts.
- Backups are stored in a date-based, versioned format in the MNT Backup folder.
- The upgrade process is automatically aborted if the backup fails, ensuring that no data is put at risk.
- All backup steps are fully logged to ensure traceability and transparency.
- Manual Backup Tool
- Added a dedicated manual database backup script included with the installation.
- A desktop shortcut is created for quick and easy access to the backup tool.
- Customers can create database backups on demand.
- The backup tool can be scheduled using Windows Task Scheduler or Event Manager for automated backups.
- Smarter Database Handling
- Existing database ports are automatically reused during upgrades.
- Database passwords are preserved unless explicitly changed by the user.
- Prevents accidental or unintended configuration changes during upgrades.
- Service Report Automation
- Service reports are now automatically emailed when marked as Closed.
- A professional PDF is generated and attached automatically.
- Smart recipient handling ensures correct delivery to internal and external technicians.
- Duplicate emails are prevented through database-based tracking.
- Service Report Workflow Improvements
- Improved status handling for both new and existing service reports.
- Stronger validation prevents incomplete or invalid service reports from being closed.
- Cleaner and more intuitive user interface for time registration and material entries.
- Material Catalog Enhancements
- Automatic detection of duplicate materials based on part number.
- Real-time feedback when entering materials into the catalog.
- Improved stock handling for manually entered materials.
- PDF and Performance Improvements
- More reliable and robust PDF generation.
- Clearer cost summaries and improved PDF layout.
- Performance improvements in email handling and material catalog searches.
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CIMCO MNT 2026.01.02
- Important Notice
- Machine IDs below 5000 are reserved for CIMCO MDC synchronization and cannot be imported. Strongly recommended to review this before using the new CSV import feature.
- Updates
- Added a new CSV-based import system for bulk data import into CIMCO MNT.
- Introduced a new Import tab under Settings for managing CSV imports.
- Added support for importing Machines, Materials, Equipment / Inventory, and Users.
- Machines are automatically assigned IDs starting from 5000, and existing machines are skipped.
- Materials skip existing part numbers during import.
- Equipment and inventory allow duplicate entries.
- User import now supports automatic password generation with a temporary default password.
- Added downloadable CSV templates for all supported import types.
- Implemented UTF-8 support including BOM handling, with support for both semicolon and comma separators.
- Added validation of required fields and safe handling of empty or null values during import.
- Introduced a clear import summary showing imported rows, skipped rows, and reasons for skipped entries.
- Added new backend import endpoints and improved error handling, logging, and automatic cleanup of temporary files.
Änderungen gegenüber der Vorgängerversion:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.01
- Important Notice
- Strongly recommended update due to a critical fix in the Maintenance Scheduler. Fixes an issue that could cause scheduled maintenance tasks to behave incorrectly under certain conditions.
- Updates
- Added interval filtering for Maintenance Schedules (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Custom, etc.).
- Fixed a critical issue in the maintenance scheduler affecting planned maintenance execution and visibility.
- Various smaller fixes and internal optimizations to improve overall system stability.
- General user experience improvements across the maintenance module.



