adTempus 5.1.2 Release Notes

5.1.2

Released March 23, 2026

This release fixes some minor problems, and moves to SQL Server 2025 Express as the default database included with the installer. If you are using an older version of SQL Server express you can optionally upgrade, or you may continue to use your current version.

Enhancements

Setup
Update to SQL Server 2025 Express
The adTempus installer has been updated to include SQL Server 2025 Express, replacing SQL Server 2019 Express. During installation, the Upgrade tab will offer the option to upgrade SQL Server Express if an older version is present. This upgrade is optional and you can continue using the installed version of SQL Server Express if you prefer. It is also possible to upgrade SQL Server Express any time, outside of the installer, as discussed in this article.

Fixed Issues

General
Fixed problem with variable replacement using formatting strings
Fixed a problem with expanding variable tokens that include a format specifier: after expansion the braces surrounding the pattern were left in the final output. For example the token "%TheDate{yyyyMMdd}%" was expanded to "{20251215}" instead of "20251215".
Assembly references not shown or saved for .NET scripts
When you edit a script using the adTempus script editor and add references to .NET assemblies, those references are not saved. Any references that were added using an earlier version of the Console are not displayed.
For more information see article K00000650.
Incorrect validation error for date rule that uses "Nearest" occurrence relative to "a specified day"
If a Date Rule is configured to use the "Nearest" occurrence relative to "a specified day...", attempting to save the rule fails with error ADT001008E: The "relative to a specified day" option must be selected to use the "Nearest" day, even though the rule is configured correctly.
Offset days not calculated correctly when using a date rule with Nearest to a specified day
If a Date Rule is configured to use the "Nearest" occurrence relative to "a specified day..." and also uses an offset number of days before or after that date, the rule may match the wrong date in some scenarios.
Setup
Empty error dialog displayed when setup fails
When Setup fails to install a component (Console, Server, SQL Server Express), the setup wizard may show an empty error dialog box with no error details. This has been corrected to provide meaningful error information.