Enfocus releases new automation platform

Enfocus has announced the release of its new automation platform—Switch 2024 Fall. Designed with new and a handful of added features, this newly launched Switch 2024 Fall introduces a range of significant updates and improvements, including support for macOS 15 (Sequoia), new scripting capabilities and a host of bug fixes, ensuring a more powerful and efficient platform for users. Also, Switch 2024 Fall now supports Node.js 20, offering improved performance with the updated V8 engine, enhanced security through the experimental permissions model, and support for new ECMAScript features.

The built-in test runner is more stable, WebAssembly (WASI) support is now stable, and various APIs like AbortSignal have been expanded. The scripting functionality of retrieving variable values within the scope of a job has been extended to include JDF, and to support date format validation. Switch 2024 Fall also now supports macOS 15 (Sequoia), ensuring compatibility with the latest macOS version. This release addresses a comprehensive list of bug fixes, enhancing the overall stability and performance of the platform. Key fixes include resolving web portal visibility issues, web services startup problems post-upgrade, and various scripting and debug mode issues.