Prolink Software Updates

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Prolink Full Update Notes

Release Date: 24 June 2026


QC-CALC Real-Time

Problems Resolved in 5.1.13

The following issues are resolved in 5.1.13.

  • General – Improved the display of all languages by changing the font used throughout the application. (313899)
  • Exporting – Corrected Prolink Standard pipe-delimited Export so each part includes only one START line. (319927)
  • Keyence IM Series (CSV file) – Added a Keyence IM CSV delimiter override so semicolon-delimited output is parsed correctly. (364487)
  • GageStation – Updates made to ensure that the correct picture resource is assigned. (365191)
  • Real-Time as a Service – Prevented data collection failures after the same part file is deleted and then recreated. (373316)
  • Data Collection – Fixed an issue that affected RS-232 data collection. (376858)
  • General – Resolved error in the Help > Machine Specific menu. (376918)
  • Exporting – Export to SPC Office Pro has been restored. (377231)


Known Problems and Workarounds

Item 1 
Action limits remain at zero for older versions of QCQ files and SQL Server Part Files. (377977)

WORKAROUND: Action Limits with older or adapted files are available in version 5.0.9.


QC-CALC Monitor

Problems Resolved in 5.1.13

The following issue is resolved in 5.1.13.

  • General – Improved the display of all languages by changing the font used throughout the application. (313899)

 

QC-CALC SPC

Problems Resolved in 5.1.13

The following issues are resolved in 5.1.13.

  • Exporting – Updated Export Job > Excel Aggregate Stats to display correctly when creating or editing export jobs. (313043)
  • General – Fixed the Tools > Options > Data Storage > Processor list so it is populated in QCQ mode. (354087)
  • Reporting – Improved Cpk calculation and display consistency. (364476)
  • General – Improved the display of all languages by changing the font used throughout the application. (313899)
  • Reporting –- The Print Reports if no Data option now correctly includes or excludes blank report pages. (375194)
  • Reporting – The reports now display the file information of the first characteristic when Stacked Characteristics is used to more closely match the reports from QC-CALC SPC 4.0. (377982)

 

QC-Gage

Problems Resolved in 5.1.13

The following issues are resolved in 5.1.13.

  • Added handling for Mahr wireless measurement values when workstations use European decimal formats. (364078)
  • Improved the display of all languages by changing the font used throughout the application. (313899)


Known Problems and Workarounds

Item 1 
Data collection values are offset with spec plans with multi-file setups. (378463)

WORKAROUND: Combine two separate output files into one file.


QC-PLC

Problems Resolved in 5.1.13

The following issues are resolved in 5.1.13.

  • Improved the display of all languages by changing the font used throughout the application. (313899)

 

SPC Office Pro

Problems Resolved in 5.1.13

The following issues are resolved in 5.1.13.

  • Users are prompted to change their password after a successful login. (315986)
  • Corrected file-based QCQ licensing with the same Global.dat file. (363438)
  • Improved the display of all languages by changing the font used throughout the application. (313899)
  • Error was fixed when a user deletes the last tag in the Excel Options area while editing an Excel Job. (321304)

 

QC-Mobile

New Features in 5.1.13

Interface Modernization 
The QC-Mobile user experience has been improved through a more modern interface, with updates focused on key workflows such as overview, live data, and stat summary displays.


Problems Resolved in 5.1.13

The following issues are resolved in 5.1.13.

  • Improved Cpk calculation and display consistency. (364476)
  • Corrected a display issue for the Live Data normal statistics after opening plots. (377868)


QC-Collect

Problems Resolved in 5.1.13

The following issue is resolved in 5.1.13.

  • Corrected time handling so collected data does not display with an incorrect time offset. (375339)

 

EDL

Problems Resolved in 5.1.13

The following issue is resolved in 5.1.13.

  • Improved the display of all languages by changing the font used throughout the application. (313899)

 

QC-Alert

Problems Resolved in 5.1.13

This release contains important maintenance updates.

 

PLS

Problems Resolved in 5.1.13

This release contains important maintenance updates.


Known Problems and Workarounds

Item 1 
PLS is unable to contact Prolink website (376562)

WORKAROUND: Use manual license activation and deactivation.


DCS

Problems Resolved in 5.1.13

This release contains important maintenance updates.