{"id":14076,"date":"2020-12-10T17:26:06","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T22:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=14076"},"modified":"2020-12-10T17:26:06","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T22:26:06","slug":"techline-connect-software-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=14076","title":{"rendered":"Techline Connect Software Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The latest update to the Techline Connect software that was recently released includes changes designed to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the application. (Fig. 21)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14104\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F21-TLC-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"879\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F21-TLC-3.jpg 879w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F21-TLC-3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F21-TLC-3-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F21-TLC-3-85x55.jpg 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F21-TLC-3-200x130.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F21-TLC-3-780x507.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><span class=\"s1\"><b>Fig. 21<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A few of the changes in the update include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">An enhanced SVG graphics tool in the Service Information, which offers faster load times for graphics as well as improvements to the tool features. In addition, the print functionality now includes the ability to print with or without red line information in the graphics. The separate print preview function was removed and print preview is incorporated into the print function. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">The keyword search in the Service Information features a new partial search function. The dropdown menu for searches includes \u201cAll,\u201d \u201cAny,\u201d and the new \u201cBegins With.\u201d (Fig. 22) Using \u201cBegins With\u201d allows users to input only a partial word or number. For example, instead of typing \u201cNavigation,\u201d only \u201cNav\u201d can be input or instead of typing an entire DTC number, only a partial number is needed. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">The no activity timeout for Techline Connect has been extended to four hours. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Techline Connect installer has been enhanced to allow for easier updates when updating from older versions. The latest version of the Techline Connect installer is available for download from TIS2Web or the GlobalConnect app center.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14105\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F22-TLC-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1145\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F22-TLC-2.png 1145w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F22-TLC-2-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F22-TLC-2-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F22-TLC-2-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F22-TLC-2-98x55.png 98w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F22-TLC-2-740x415.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F22-TLC-2-230x130.png 230w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F22-TLC-2-780x437.png 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1145px) 100vw, 1145px\" \/><span class=\"s1\"><b>Fig. 22<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Application Updates<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Update Manager that is part of Techline Connect performs all updates needed to keep the applications up to date when logging in to Techline Connect, including GDS 2 and MDI updates along with large calibration files (if configured in the Profile Preferences). To ensure all updates are downloaded properly, make sure your dealership\u2019s IT department correctly configures all of the Techline PC\u2019s security settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>TIP:<\/b> If the PC\u2019s security settings do not allow updates to occur or be seen by the user, Techline Connect will continue the log in process. As a result, the app may not be up to date at all times. If a core update for Techline Connect is not made, it will affect all of the component apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Updates for Techline Connect are typically released on weekends. If an app works on Friday, but does not on Monday, it may be due to the PC security settings not allowing the update.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Check the Messages box at the top of the Techline Connect dashboard to see if an update has been released and should have been downloaded. A message will be sent out when all updates are released. If the download did not occur, it may be necessary to contact your dealership\u2019s IT department or the Techline Customer Support Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For assistance, contact the Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC) at 1-800-828-6860 (English) or 1-800-503-3222 (French).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>&#8211; Thanks to Lisa Scott<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The latest update to the Techline Connect software that was recently released includes changes designed to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the application. 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