Release notes for v4026

Update of the IsVM method

The method has been updated to support additional virtualization environments.

API errors

In the previous release, we updated error handling so that if an authentication error (i.e. "Unable to authenticate") was returned, a BasicResult object would still be returned. Previously, this was null. However, if there was an error connecting to the internet, null would still be returned. This update makes sure that a BasicResult object is always returned.

Note

Our recommendation is to use Helpers.IsSuccessful on the result object of an API method.

IsWindows flag added in Helpers

In some Windows environments (e.g. when developing Excel addins), it might not be feasible to call Helpers.GetMachineCode on .NET Framework 4.6. The reason for this is the call we make to System.Runtime.InteropServices.RuntimeInformation.IsOSPlatform. To fix this, we have added a boolean flag in Helpers class. Before calling Helpers.GetMachineCode or Helpers.IsOnRightMachine, please set Helpers.WindowsOnly=True.

Helpers.WindowsOnly = true;
var machineCode = Helpers.GetMachineCode();

KeepAlive builds

In some cases, app stores may require to not call WebClient with the default settings (i.e. when KeepAlive=True). To turn off KeepAlive, you can add HelperMethods.KeepAlive=False before a call to an API method. If the problem would still persist, it is also possible to build the library without any calls to the default WebClient class. More information on how this can be done is summarized here

Support for .NET Framework 4.5

This release supports applications targeting .NET Framework 4.5.