Release Notes for Stella Online

Stella online is updated regularly to fix reported issues and apply enhancements. When you log in at the exchange you will be using the most up to date version of the software.

As some of the changes that are made may cause the software to behave differently, we keep a log here of when the online software was updated, the corresponding desktop release number, and note any behavior changes that should be expected.

August 21, 2019 (Desktop Version 1.9.2)

Models with security settings are not supported in the online model editor. Uploading anything with security set will now provide an error message.

May 14, 2019 (Desktop Version 1.9)

The documentation tab has been added to the panel allowing you to see (and write) documentation for variables in both the model editor and the CLD editor. It is possible to see equations in the online model player (they show up in the panel as read only text). There were also some bugs fixed that prevented models with optimization settings and model layer navigation links from retaining those settings if they were uploaded, edited, and then downloaded.

February 4, 2019 (Desktop Version 1.8.2)

The navigation sequence for the isee Exchange has changed somewhat making it clearer which tool you are using when logged in. See Getting Started Online for a description of navigation.

October 19, 2018 (Desktop Version 1.8)

Issues on the iPad

There were a number of usability issues when using Safari on the iPad that were addressed. Note that it is important to have the most current version of the iPad OS.

August 27, 2018 (Desktop Version 1.7.1)

Model Sharing

We have improved online model sharing. See Sharing Models Online for more details.

Desktop CLDs

The desktop versions of Stella now have a CLD editing interface. CLDs created online will open in that interface. When uploading anything created on the desktop, you should match the destination (CLD or Model) to what it was on the desktop.

July 30, 2018 (Desktop Version 1.7)

Graph Creation

The creation of graphs has been changed to open a list of variables to graph when you click on the button. See Getting Started Online for a description.

Graph legends will now default to the bottom for new graphs.

Loop Indicator Selection Process

This has changed to make it easier to select loops. See Loop Label Properties for details.

Copying and Pasting

You can copy and past model structure by highlighting it and then using the Right-Click (Ctrl+Click on the Mac) menu to copy and paste.

Builtin Arguments

If you click on a Builtin in the list in the equation editor the arguments will be displayed as _name_ instead of <name>. This means that double clicking will select the entire argument, making it easier to replace.

May 10, 2018 (Desktop Version 1.6.2)

Persistent Stock Flow Selections

Your selection of different Stock, Flow, Converter, and Connector types will persist between sessions as long as you do not delete your browser's cookies.