Release Overview

Compass for Windows Update Information:

• Accessibility Support for Compass: Compass is now in compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1AA.


• Microsoft 365 Apps License and Office Compatibility Detection: Compass will be able to detect the type of license that is being used so that bahabeach can offer a better experience with all Microsoft 365 Apps license types for the Office software. 


• Minor Maintenance which includes the following:
  • Fixed a security issue that may appear if the Windows Xbox Game Bar process is running before a MOS Microsoft 365 Apps & Office 2019 exam is launched. Note that we suggest that the Xbox Game Bar process is disabled if possible.
  • Fixed an issue where an Admin is unable to see all exams in Compass launching as a Candidate.
  • The title of the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to include “terms of use”. 

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. This Compass update was made available on Tuesday, August 31st, 2021. For systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed as the update will download and install automatically.
   • It is recommended that computers are left on the day of the release so that the updates can be downloaded and installed before a candidate launches Compass.   
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, log in to Compass as an Org Administrator or Org Member, select “Updates” from the menu on the left and follow the on-screen prompts.

Compass for Mac Update Information:

Compass for Windows Update Information:

• Test Result Upload Improvements. This change will allow for results that are not completed to be scored and uploaded, instead of showing an “Incomplete” or “INCO” in the candidate transcript area and in center reports. 
• General Stability and Performance improvements.

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. This Compass update was made available on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021. For systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed as the update will download and install automatically.
   • It is recommended that computers are left on the day of the release so that the updates can downloaded and installed before a candidate starts Compass.   
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, log in to Compass as an Administrator or Member, select “Updates” from the menu on the left and follow the onscreen prompts.

Compass for Mac Update Information:

Compass for Windows Update Information:

• Added support for new versions of Microsoft 365 apps. Microsoft releases new versions of Microsoft 365 apps in the monthly channel.  We’ve now added support for versions 2012 and 2201.   
• Secure Browser Update.  Minor maintenance and bug fixes are also included for existing Adobe exams. 
• General Stability and Performance improvements.

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. This Compass update will be made available on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021. For systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed as the update will download and install automatically.
   • It is recommended that computers are left on the day of the release so that the updates can downloaded and installed before a candidate starts Compass.   
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, log in to Compass as an Administrator or Member, select “Updates” from the menu on the left and follow the onscreen prompts.

Compass for Mac Update Information:

• Secure Browser Update. 
  • Minor maintenance and bug fixes are also included for existing Adobe exams. 
• General Stability and Performance improvements.

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. This update will be made available on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 and will automatically install when Compass for Mac is launched. 

Compass for Windows Update Information:

• Secure Browser Update.  Includes support for Adobe Photoshop (Ps) and Illustrator (Ai) 2021 exams that will be release soon, along with some minor fixes for Adobe exams already available. 
• General Stability and Performance improvements.

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. This Compass update will be made available on December 8th, 2020. For systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed as the update will download and install automatically.
   1. It is recommended that computers are left on the day of the release so that the updates can downloaded and installed before a candidate starts Compass.    
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, log in to Compass as an Administrator or Member, select “Updates” from the menu on the left and follow the onscreen prompts.

Compass for Mac Update Information:

• Secure Browser Update.  Includes support for Adobe Photoshop (Ps) and Illustrator (Ai) 2021 exams that will be release soon, along with some minor fixes for Adobe exams already available. 
• General Stability and Performance improvements.

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. This update will be made available on December 8th, 2020 and will automatically install when Compass on Mac is launched. 

Compass for Windows Update Information:

This is a minor update will be available for Compass on Thursday, November 12th, 2020.  This maintenance update addresses an issue where the bahabeachNow service fails to update to the latest version.

It’s recommended for all CATC’s to install the update at your earliest convenience. 

Visit this page often for scheduled updates.

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. This Compass update will be made available on November 12th, 2020. For systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed as the update will download and install automatically.
   • It is recommended that computers are left on the day of the release so that the updates can downloaded and installed before a candidate starts Compass.   
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, log in to Compass as an Administrator or Member, select “Updates” from the menu on the left and follow the onscreen prompts.

Compass for Mac Update Information:

Compass for Windows Update Information:

• Microsoft 365 Apps forward compatibility. Current & Monthly Channels are regularly updated with new features, bug fixes and modifications.  Our intention is to support these as quickly as possible when released, while maintaining support for older versions of the 365 apps. 

• Updated MOS 2016 exams (English). There have been significant updates to the entire suite of MOS 2016 exams to improve the overall experience.  These include an upgraded user interface, simplified tutorial and survey, addressing of some exam stability issues, and reducing exam file size for faster downloading.  

• Content download performance improvements. Downloading our content can be time consuming, so we are introducing new technology utilizing Microsoft Azure that will allow our content to be downloaded much faster than ever before. 

• General stability, security and performance improvements.  This includes but not limited the following:
  • Adobe CC 18 and greater exams may not function correct when using impersonation.
  • Support for a new Device-based Subscription Microsoft 365 Apps for Education (device) 
  • LAN Client stability improvements
  • Prevent the launching of Office exams with incompatible versions of office.

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. This Compass update will be made available on October 8th, 2020. For systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed as the update will download and install automatically.
   • It is recommended that computers are left on the day of the release so that the updates can downloaded and installed before a candidate starts Compass.   
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, log in to Compass as an Administrator or Member, select “Updates” from the menu on the left and follow the onscreen prompts.

Compass for Mac Update Information:

Compass for Windows Update Information:

• More intuitive candidate exam selection flow. We’ve streamlined the process to make it easier to for the candidate enter their voucher, exam group and quickly find the exam they are looking for.

• New Microsoft Office verification screen.  With Microsoft Office 365 apps automatically updating, Compass will detect the version of Office installed and then tell that candidate which exam is appropriate based on what is installed. 

• Added support for more Microsoft 365 Apps channels (formerly Office 365 ProPlus).  The Current Channel & Monthly Enterprise Channel are now supported, although we will continue to recommend that customers use the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel. The Beta, Insider’s and Preview channels are not supported. 

• General stability, security and performance improvements.   

Compass for Mac Update Information:

• More intuitive candidate exam selection flow. We’ve streamlined the process to make it easier to for the candidate enter their voucher, exam group and quickly find the exam they are looking for.
• General stability, security and performance improvements.   

Compass for Windows

• Adobe Application Pre-Launch Diagnostic.  Before an exam can be started, a new set of screens will appear the launching the appropriate application and verifying that all configuration setting required by the exam are in place.  If the application is missing, or settings or incorrect, a message will appear let them know how to mitigate the problem.
• Adobe Apps will Launch as Logged in User (Impersonation). If the Admin Credentials setting in Compass is being used to elevate rights, Adobe exams will now ignore this setting so that the application settings will be set for the logged in user.  This is important as the application settings must be set for the user logged in for the exam to work properly. 

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. This Compass update was made available on March 31st, 2020. For systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed as the update will download and install automatically.
   • It is recommended that computers are left on the day of the release so that the updates can downloaded and installed before a candidate starts Compass.    
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, log in to Compass as an Administrator or Member, select “Updates” from the menu on the left and follow the onscreen prompts.

Compass for Mac

• Adobe Application Pre-Launch Diagnostic.  Before an exam can be started, a new set of screens will appear the launching the appropriate application and verifying that all configuration setting required by the exam are in place.  If the application is missing, or settings or incorrect, a message will appear let them know how to mitigate the problem.

Compass Update Information:

A maintenance update will be released for Compass on Thursday, January 30th, 2020. This update will focus on stability, usability, and performance improvements in Compass. Additionally, this update includes:

• Full accessibility support for Compass and the English MOS 2019 exams.
• Support for Microsoft Office Shared License Activation model
• Support for Office 365 ProPlus version 1908 (semi-annual)

Update Size: Approximately 60 MB

It’s recommended for all customers to install the update at your earliest convenience. 

Visit this page often for scheduled updates. 

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. This Compass update will be made available on January 30th, 2020. For systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed as the update will download and install automatically.
   1. NOTE: It is recommended that computers are left on so that the updates can download and install. 
   2. Exams released would also download if previously installed.   


2. If you are set to receive updates manually, log in to Compass as an Administrator or Member, select “Updates” from the menu on the left and follow the onscreen prompts.    

1. This update will be made available to Compass on December 9th, 2019 and for those systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed.
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, login to Compass as an Administrator or Member, select “Updates” from the menu on the left and follow the onscreen prompts.   
   1. Due to a known issue it’s possible that the update will appear to be updating and stuck showing “completed  0 of 1“.  See below:
      
   2.   Fix: Close and Restart Compass.    

• Fixed issues that may cause the bahabeachNow service to stop.
• Improved the startup time of the service.

1. This update will be made available to Compass on November 6^th, 2019 and for those systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed.

Compass Update Information:

A minor maintenance update will be released through Compass on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019.  This update is to address some critical stability and performances issues with the following:

• Mass Deployment through SSCM and similar technologies.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2016 (English exams only). 
• Autodesk Fusion 360 exam (All Languages)
• Added additional localizations to the Compass UI

If you’d like early access to this version of Compass, the installer will be available for CATC’s to download on September 18th, 2019.

Visit this page often for scheduled updates. 

To learn more about Compass click here.

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. This update will be made available to Compass on October 1st, 2019 and for those systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed.
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, login to Compass as an Administrator or Member, select “Updates” for the menu on the left and follow the onscreen prompts.      

Release Overview

• Mass Deployment Capabilities
• LAN Client/Server
• Local exam delivery

1. This update will be made available all Console 8.6x versions and for those systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed.
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, then, click on the “Updates” tile and follow the onscreen prompts.    
3. On July 25th, 2019 you can download the installer by logging into Visit the www.bahabeach.com as an Organization Admin or Member and click on the “TRAINING & TOOLS” > “Compass” and download the installer.  

Release Overview

1. This update will be made available all Console 8.6x versions and for those systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed.
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, then, click on the “Updates” tile and follow the onscreen prompts.    

Features/Fixes:

• Office 365/2019 support
• Message that will indicate to customers when they must transition to Compass. 

• Both Mac and Windows Platforms will be updated to improve test security and performance
• Panel update for Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro applications to improve usability and in exam experience.

1. This update will be made available all Console 8.6x versions and for those systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed.
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, then, click on the “Updates” tile and follow the onscreen prompts.    
3. If using the stand-alone version of Compass the update will automatically download and install when launching the Compass application. 

• Windows Platform: Minor updates to improve test security and performance
• Mac Platform: Minor updates to improve test security and performance
• Panel update for Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro applications to improve usability and in exam experience.   

• The Console v8.6.5.9 will not changes as the core Console application has not been changed.  The updates being released are dependencies of exams. 

Console 8 Update Information:

The next generation delivery system Compass will download though Console 8 placing the Compass icon on the desktop. 



To learn more about Compass go to www.bahabeach.com/compass
Visit the Console systems updates page often for scheduled updates. 

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. This update will be made available all Console 8.6x versions and for those systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed.
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, then, click on the “Updates” tile and follow the on-screen instructions. 

1. This update will be made available all Console 8.6x versions and for those systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed.
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, then, click on the “Updates” tile and follow the onscreen prompts.   

The Console 8.6.5 update is primarily to add support for new languages and address some minor maintenance issues that have been identified since the last update. 

 This update will be available in all languages on August 28th, 2018. It’s recommended that ALL CATCs take this update at their earliest convenience to ensure no disruption to testing.

Visit the Console systems updates page often for scheduled updates. 

1. This update will be made available all Console 8.6x versions and for those systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed.
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, then, click on the “Updates” tile and follow the onscreen instructions. 
3. On August 28th , you can download the new Console 8.6.5 installer from www.bahabeach.com > Org Admin/Member Role > Training & Tools > Download Console 8.

NOTE: You do not need to uninstall the previous version of Console.

1. This update will be made available all Console 8.6x versions and for those systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed if taken before June 30th.  If the update is not installed before June 30th the following message will appear when attempting to login:

2. If you are set to receive updates manually, then, click on the “Updates” tile and follow the onscreen instructions.  This must be done before June 30^th. 
3. On June 26^th , you can download the new Console 8.6.4 installer from www.bahabeach.com > Org Admin/Member Role > Training & Tools > Download Console 8.

1. The update will be made available in Console 8.6x versions and for those systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed.   
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, then, click on the “Updates” tile and follow the onscreen instructions. 
3. On April 19^th, you can download the new Console 8.6.3.301 installer from www.bahabeach.com > Org Admin/Member Role > Training & Tools > Download Console 8.

What’s New in Console 8.6.3.301

No new features.

Fixed Issues since last version

• Fixed issue that may cause an Autodesk exam to fail to launch correctly. 
• Automatically close any running service/process running on a client system that has the word **Screen** as this is required to launch the exam.  NOTE: This is a security issue as we cannot allow screen recorders to run during an exam.
• Fix issue where if the machine is running multiple versions of the Autodesk applications (2016, 2017, 2018) the exam could not be launched properly. 

• Modified the home screen with updated links to useful information & update the icons
• Mass deployment script builder added to settings area for IT Admins
• Switch Console languages in the settings area

1. The update will be made available in Console 8.6x versions and for those systems set to receive automatic updates no action is needed.  
2. If you are set to receive updates manually, then, click on the “Updates” tile and follow the onscreen instructions. 
3. On April 4^th, you can download the new Console 8.6.3 installer from www.bahabeach.com > Org Admin/Member Role > Training & Tools > Download Console 8.

The Console 8.6.2 update is primarily focused on addressing performance & stability related issues when configured in a LAN Server and Client mode. This release also includes minor bug fixes and improvements.

This optional update will be available in all languages on November 9th. It’s recommended that ALL CATCs take this update at their earliest convenience.

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. The update will be made available in Console 8.6.1, and will automatically download & install to your system(s).


2. When available, you can download the new Console 8.6.2 installer from www.bahabeach.com > Org Admin/Member Role > Training & Tools > Download Console 8.


3. The update will be made available in Console 8.5x. To install the update, go to the Console home screen, click on the Updates tile, expand System Update and select all system updates available. Follow the standard installation process to install the update.

What’s new in Console 8.6.2

• Diagnostic data and log files will be automatically returned to bahabeach so that we can improve the overall stability of the system.
• Support for the new MTA coding exams. See the Exam releases page for updates on when these exams will be available for delivery.
• ITS_WTD driver support for Accessibility. Exams will have to be updated to included support at a future date.
• Added command line support to set the update time for mass deployment, so each machine doesn’t have to be updated independently.

Fixed issues since last version

• Fixed issue where bahabeachNOW service may spike CPU usage at 100% for an unexpected period-of-time. Additionally, enhanced the overall performance and memory usage while in use.
• Fixed issue in Offline mode where it is not possible to use the LAN mode as the Client machine is unable to update appropriately.
• Fixed issue where Offline mode doesn’t work on 32-bit machines.
• An issue introduced in Console 8.6.1 prevented the setup of the Client machine to use the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN), requiring the user to use the IP Address.
• Fixed issue that may cause Office 2016 exams to crash on first attempt when using deployed system images.
• Fixed issue that may cause exams with simulations such as Photoshop CC 2015, or Illustrator CC 2015 to crash and display the "bahabeach.Driver.BusinessLogic" error.
• Fixed issues preventing the success of updates from the Console server to the Client machine. Additional performance tracking was enabled to identify additional performance improvement opportunities.
• Fixed issue with minimum spec machines using Console that may crash as they attempt to launch an exam.
• Fixed issue where Autodesk exams in Spanish may display a “Cache XML not found” if unable to reach programworkshop.com (64.106.220.214).
• Automatically fix SSL certificate if the key is not valid for the certificate. Usually this issue is caused by imaged machines.
• Fixed issue where splash screen is showing “Updating” when it is just “Loading”, and add the number of packages being installed.
• Fixed issue in Autodesk exams where Autodesk applications where not restarting as expected. The applications will now restart.

The Console 8.6.1 release is a minor update that ensures that Center’s using Mass Deployment and LAN Mode features have a smooth experience rolling out Console. This release also includes minor bug fixes and improvements. This update will be release as an "Optional" update in all languages starting with English on September 5th, 2017. It’s recommended that ALL CATCs take this update at their earliest convenience.

Here are the available options to install the update:

1. You can download the new Console 8.6.1 installer from www.bahabeach.com > Org Admin/Member Role > Training & Tools > Download Console 8.
2. The update will be made available in Console 8.5x. To install the update go to the Console home screen, click on the Updates tile, expand System Update and select all system updates available. Follow the standard installation process to install the update.
3. The update will be made available in Console 8.6.1, and will automatically download & install to your system(s).

The Console 8.6 release includes major improvements to the updating process making it easier to manage updates within your CATC environment. Additionally, this release includes stability, security, and other enhancements to improve the test taking experience.

This update will be release as an "Optional" update in all languages starting with English on July 27^th, 2017. It’s recommended that ALL CATC’s take this update at their earliest convenience.

There are two ways to access the update:

1. From the Console home screen, click on the Updates tiles, expand System Update and select all system updates available. Follow the standard installation process to install the update.
2. Alternatively, on July 27^th you can download the new Console 8.6 installer from www.bahabeach.com > Org Admin/Member Role > Training & Tools > Download Console 8.

This “Driver 3” update is a maintenance release that has been configured as an Optional update. It is recommended that all CATC’s delivering ACP, ACU or MOS 2016 exams take the update at their earliest convenience. It should be noted that although this is an optional update, if an exam is downloaded this update will automatically be downloaded and installed along with the exam.

Recently, we identified an issue in Console 8 that may cause an exam crash and display a "CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess" message. This issue does not affect MOS or Autodesk exams. However, this issue may occur in simulation-rich ACA & IC3 exams and may be triggered when the Test Candidate uses the review option with many items during the exam. If you have experienced this issue, a Driver 1 update will resolve this problem.

To access and install the update:

1. From the Systems Update web site, click on the Updates tile, expand Program Update > Content > Driver and select Driver 1.
2. Follow the standard installation process to install the update.
3. Alternatively, if you download any new exams that use Driver 1, you will automatically get the updated Driver.

If you are a new bahabeach Authorized Testing Center (CATC) installing the Console 8 software for the first time, the Driver 1 update is already incorporated.

If you are experiencing this issue, but are not yet able to install the Driver 1 update, the proctor can restart the exam and the test candidate can continue from where the error occurred.

This is an Optional update that includes support for the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management US BETA. CATCs that are not participating in the BETA do not need to download the update.

This update will be made available in all languages. To stay-up-to-date on release dates scheduled for each language, please visit the CAP Calendar available through the CAP Administrator role.

This is an Optional update made available in all Console 8 that will address some minor stability issues including updates for Driver 2, and Driver 3. It is highly recommended to take at your earliest convenience.

This update will be made available in all languages. To stay-up-to-date on release dates scheduled for each language, please visit the CAP Calendar available through the CAP Administrator role.

This is an Optional update made available in English Console which includes offline support. For more information about offline, please contact your Territory/Sales Representative. Additionally, this release includes minor maintenance and defect fixes and is highly recommended to take at your earliest convenience.

For a localized release schedule please visit the CAP Calendar available through the CAP Administrator role.

Console 8.5.3 Release Information: This is an Optional update that will be made available in all Console supported languages. This release includes minor maintenance and defect fixes. Although it is an optional update, it is highly recommended to take at your earliest convenience.

For a localized release schedule please visit the CAP Calendar available through the CAP Administrator role.