Release Notes

Release Notes

• New Copy Protection. Now using Softron License Manager. WARNING: Internet connection is required. More info...
• New System Requirements. macOS 12 or later is required
• Video Playback: Added support for H.264. It was required for some video streaming services. See remaining known issue below.
• HTTPS: Added the ability to use self signed certificates for HTTPS when using localhost addresses.
• Audio Output: Added support for audio output. A much requested feature to be able to view... and hear videos
• UI: Issue with some drop down menus that would not be rendered
• macOS: Output settings UI issue in macOS 12 and earlier
• NDI: Issues when using multiple NDI outputs (there was only one created)
• Blackmagic-Design: Issues with some models when using ARGB output. Playback would not start even if it is possible.

Known issues

• Potential Crash: May crash when you quit the application. We are investigating, but it will not happen while you are running the application — only when quitting.
• Video Playback Can stop: We have seen that some videos may stop playing after a few seconds or when seeking. We are investigating, and will come with an update as soon as we have one. Make sure to check our pre-release page.

• Updated NDI SDK to 5.6.1
• Fixed potential crash when adding bookmarks

• Added "Contact Support..." menu to get help easily from Softron
• Fixed crash with some Blackmagic-Design devices when using SD

This is the first version of OnTheAir WebLink available. It currently comes with the following limitations (there will soon be new versions that will improve these):

• No audio output yet, which can create an issue if you try to record, from direct link, in MovieRecorder. It won't start the recording. To record, remove all audio tracks from your custom AVPreset.
• Some videos will not play. OnTheAir WebLink currently does not play proprietary codecs such as H.264.

While the following limitations won't be changed in future releases, as it's inherent to how OnTheAir WebLink works:

• For obvious copyright reasons, it is not possible to play protected content from OnTheAir WebLink. You won't be able to play protected videos on YouTube (note that some videos are not protected), nor play videos on VOD services. This limitation will be there with the release version.
• OnTheAir WebLink uses an embedded browser. There may be limitations logging into some websites. For example it is not possible to log in to any Google service (including YouTube). This limitation will be there with the release version.