SDFI ECHOES Software Release Notes

Version 2.4.1 Released June 1, 2026

Features

  • Implemented user inactivity time outs.

Improvements

  • Adjusted desktop path saving to account for varying configurations.
  • Enhanced multi-user experience through push/pull network syncs.

Bug Fixes

  • Created exception process if external files are open when ECHOES closes.
Version 2.4.0 Released May 13, 2026

Features

  • Implemented privacy mode, a way to hide sensitive thumbnail previews while reviewing cases.
  • Created method to clear all draw annotations from an image.
  • Created role based activities for archiving case data and viewing/recovering those archive records.
  • Set archived data to have customizable retention policy per user request. Default is 90 days to deletion.

Improvements

  • Added rationale when Updating Case ID.
  • Files within subfolders are not included during case import.
  • Store new case defaults to import workflow if proper media not found.
  • Enhanced user experience and messaging for ECHOES loading screen and Share application.
  • Updated Tools button to create new window rather than toolbar.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed scenario where corrupted files blocked case processing, then were showing up in process even after removed and causing errors.
  • Fixed bug causing toggling all filtered images to take large amounts of time.
Version 2.3.2 Released March 25, 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed scenario where no images being imported into the system at initial launch prevented the user from loading the patient folder or metadata log.
  • Added verification steps to Update Case ID to ensure all expected data is present prior to finalizing Case ID updates.
Version 2.3.1 Released March 11, 2026

Features

  • Included measures to handle corrupted files with bad metadata.

Improvements

  • Implemented network optimization measures through local cache system.
  • Extended capability of software to function with screenshots, duplicates, and multiple variants of images.
  • Improved responsiveness of platform.
  • Added function to audit/metadata log viewing for multiple filters to be applied.

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected date time stamp of metadata fields.
  • Fixed issue where images could not be uploaded if only documents had been uploaded previously.
  • Updated process for showing/hiding all filtered images to improve performance.
Version 2.3.0 Released January 28, 2026

Features

  • Created Video playback UI with manual seek and frame skipping ability.
  • Document only cases can now be imported.
  • Updated Zoom capability to include manual zoom up to 100% (via interface or mouse scroll-wheel) of entire image with CTRL+Left-Click dragging capability.
  • Added ability to update the date of the case for increased flexibility.

Improvements

  • Modernized database system for enhanced performance.
  • Updated File Deletion Protocol to securely delete files following a three step validation process.
  • Selecting the case folder that is already loaded does not reload the case.
  • Enhanced error messages in various ways.
  • Performed workflow optimizations.
  • Implemented confirmation to avoid accidental closing of ECHOES.
  • Updated information available within the progress bar during various processes.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed bug where SD card was not clearing after Storing a New Case.
  • Fixed message where Add to Case was stating error when no files are selected
Version 2.2.1 Released November 19, 2025

Features

  • Released ECHOES-DCF, a product designed to provide access to SDFI's DCF for those who already have a photodocumentation system in place.

Improvements

  • Updated mechanism for editable documents so multiple files can be opened at the same time including Word, PDF, images, etc.
  • Added descriptions to buttons when studying an image, simply hover your cursor over the button you are interested in using.
  • Improved handling of metadata keys for consistency.

Bug Fixes

  • When metadata for an existing case does not exist, set view filter checkbox to False by default.
  • Included update to handle migration to new web server hosting platform.
  • Audit log export now shows all appropriate columns.
  • Appropriately handle case where the modified time and the date of an image were different causing the verification step to fail.
  • Fixed issue causing ECHOES to hang when trying to access without updating when available.
Version 2.2.0 Released October 30, 2025

Features

  • Implemented official ECHOES branding.
  • Created mechanism to import up to 10 folders at a time.
  • Added ability to change sorting of Case Folders list.
  • Reconfigured loading screen to ensure it shows up earlier in the loading process.
  • Expanded capability of Import to bring in documents or videos only without image related files.
  • Implemented ability to set time stamps when non-image related files are uploaded or during update Case ID.
  • Implemented very robust error handling with Tech Support Console and specific error codes.

Improvements

  • Include sub-second time stamps on image metadata so multiple images taken quickly can be processed correctly.
  • Added a scroll bar to the Tools button frame for monitors of different sizes.
  • Added ability to change column size of file table to see entire file name.
  • Saved states of the filtered checkboxes for images.
  • Default when updating Case ID set to current Case ID.
  • Re-extract details of image files if they are missing.
  • Enhanced ability to handle multiple users including back up procedures and additional file locking.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed bug where including a space at the end of the Case ID would create an error.
  • Targeted Store New Case function to search for image specific files.
  • Added file extension to misc. file types to prevent one file type icon from being applied to multiple files with the same names, but different types.
  • Updated logic of Add to Case function.
  • Updated Image Table to ensure the order is in numerical order.
  • Regenerate image report exports so the Case ID is corrected when updating Case ID.
  • Annotations carried forward following Case ID update.
  • Fixed issue where videos were not being processed during Store New Case.
  • Fixed bug related to older generation images not processing correctly.
  • Fixed bug where progress bar was showing >100% by the end of file processing.
Version 2.1.4 Released September 25, 2025

Improvements

  • Added more robust error logging throughout program.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Audit log bug causing the report to only show the first character of some fields.
  • Fixed intermittent bug related to Report Creation of images and corresponding annotations when stored files on network server.
  • Added check to ensure DCF images are not fully processed when imported from legacy cases.
  • Fixed bug where shared files would duplicate during Share File creation if image numbers were contained within the Case ID.
Version 2.1.3 Released September 15, 2025

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed bug related to "Share" function not working when a document was not included in the Case Folder.
Version 2.1.2 Released August 4, 2025

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed bug related to "Import Case" function not running properly.
Version 2.1.1 Released July 30, 2025

Feature Updates

  • Update and optimize file importing and sharing to be able to handle all file types
  • Non-image files now supported, including ability to edit files. Action recorded in the audit log
  • Rename and index video files
  • Added ability to rename files if there is a user error during input. Action recorded in the audit log.
  • Added a Passphrase strength meter during Share File Creation
  • Added feature to encrypt any unencrypted files found within a case folder. Action recorded in the audit log.
  • Added feature to add new files of any type to a case. Included drag and drop functionality.
  • Added error handling if certain files cannot be accessed
  • Updated to allow for controlled import of NIF legacy images

Improvements

  • Logic to determine multiple cases from SD Card updated to include user input rather than be time based
  • Enhanced image pairing methodology to be more robust
  • Updated logic for the export report feature within the image pane so the file is shown and is selectable from the main UI
  • Updated Share File checklist table so that if the RAW file is not available, the "RAW" checkbox and the "RAW" function button within the open image pane are both disabled
  • Updated image indexing to not be reliant on initial file naming structure

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed bug when transferring multiple cases from an SD Card
  • Fixed bug related to case ID list not refreshing after Case was added
  • Fixed bug where entire file path was showing within the progress bar during the Add Files to Case function
  • Fixed bug where UI would intermittently freeze after generating a report from the image pane and viewing it
Version 2.0.2 Released June 24, 2025

Updates & Improvements

  • Fixed screen scaling issues on high-resolution monitors.
  • Added a software initialization loading screen for better startup feedback.
  • Implemented automatic version check and update notifications.

Notes

  • This update is recommended for all users.
  • No changes were made to data handling or encryption protocols.
Version 2.0.1 Released June 10, 2025

Initial Launch

  • First official release of the standalone SDFI Software.
  • Replaced previous third-party utilities with a fully integrated system for encryption, image pairing, and photodocumentation workflow.
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