3.3 Release Notes

These Release Notes are for FH Mobile Response release 3.3, and provide a listing of the enhancements implemented during this release.

ClosedUpdated NAVTEQ®.GIS maps

New geographic information system (GIS), with geographic data provided by NAVTEQ®, is incorporated into FH Mobile Response 3.3.

Note: The geographic updates are quite large. As a result, FH Mobile Response 3.3 is being distributed on a USB drive.

ClosedESRI 10.2.2. map engine

FH Mobile Response is now powered by the new Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) 10.2.2 map engine.

ClosedRouting additions

Routing has been significantly improved, and now offers three additional features.

  • Customizable routing map layouts

  • Alternate route calculation and selection

  • Configurable routing modes

    Example: If a vehicle is too heavy to cross specific bridges or roadways, FH Mobile Response automatically routes the vehicle appropriately.

    Example: You can set customized routing feature to use different rules when sirens are on or when returning to quarters.

ClosedMap speed and panning improvements

Map response speed and panning capabilities have improved. Panning in FH Mobile Response now functions the same way as panning in Google Maps.

ClosedContextual pop-ups appear over the map

If you hover or click anywhere on the map, a pop-up of useful geographic information appears.

ClosedDay and night views of maps

You can now view the same map with either day view or night view. These modes let you change the map colors to be more readable in sunlight or in darkness.

Information on selecting a map view is available in Select a map view.

ClosedAerial and web map view enhancements

When you click on any map location, a variety of user-selected, web-derived images from web map providers such as Bing, Google Street View, and so forth, now appears.

Note: The ability to change between these modes is available in FH Mobile Response Premium and Command Post.

ClosedGPS improvements

Acquisition improvements have been made to FH Mobile Response's global positioning system (GPS), including the ability to automate configuration.

ClosedNew multiple-search windows

You can now simultaneously search for multiple addresses and points of interest.

ClosedDispatch tab improvements

Improvements have been made to the incident Dispatch sub-tab.

ClosedTouch screen usability

Significant improvements have been made for multiple-touch environments.

ClosedClustering and fail-over service

Customers with an enterprise-level service agreement can now obtain FH Mobile Response server clustering and fail-over services.

ClosedCommand Post improvements
ClosedAutomatic vehicle location (AVL) playback

You can now review variable-speed playback vehicle positions at any time in the past.

ClosedResource browser

You can now locate and get complete information about any vehicle.

ClosedFleet management

You can modify configuration centrally for individual units or for the entire fleet.

You can also provide remote diagnostic tools and information through an easy-to-use interface.

ClosedCommand and control

Organizational chart population and resource assignment can now be controlled and released by commanders.

In addition, command and control will now always operate even without an Internet connection.

ClosedEnhanced CAD incidents browser

Incidents are now highlighted by the control, and can be filtered by specific flags you select.