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What's New in Smart Display GUI Builder v0.8.5_WS & v0.8.6_WS

July 06,2026

Introduction

Release Date: July 2026

New Features: This release combines updates from Smart Display GUI Builder v0.8.5_WS and v0.8.6_WS. Version v0.8.5_WS adds support for custom decimal places in the Number Widget for the 7-inch 16MB Custom CAN ID series. Version v0.8.6_WS extends GUI Builder support to 32MB Flash Smart Display modules, including support for multiple communication protocols and enhanced project capacity.

Support Custom Decimal Places in Number Widget

Before: Decimal places could only be defined in the DBC file.
After: Users can now configure decimal places directly in the Number Editor instead of relying solely on the DBC file settings.

GUI Builder Number Widget decimal place settings

Note:

  • Available on the 7-inch 16MB Custom CAN ID series.

Support for 32MB Flash Smart Display Modules

GUI Builder v0.8.6 now supports WINSTAR Smart Display modules equipped with 32MB Flash memory. The supported communication protocols vary by display size:

  • 10.1" — Support Custom CAN ID, RS485, UART proprietary protocol, and GPIO
  • 7" — Support Custom CAN ID, RS485, UART proprietary protocol, and GPIO
  • 5" — Support Custom CAN ID protocol only

The built-in Flash memory stores fonts, images, and other GUI resources.

32MB Flash Smart Display module support

Expanded Project Capacity for 32MB Flash Models

The following project capacities are available when using supported 32MB Flash Smart Display modules:

  • Up to 255 widgets per page
  • Up to 1000 widgets per project
  • Up to 64 pages
  • Dynamic Flash memory allocation

32MB Flash project capacity

Note:

  • These project capacity enhancements are available on the supported 32MB Flash Smart Display series.

32MB vs. 16MB Smart Display Comparison

The following comparison provides an overview of the differences between the 16MB and 32MB Smart Display series, helping developers select the appropriate Smart Display platform based on project requirements.

Item 32MB 16MB
Custom CAN ID
16MB
CANopen/RS485

16MB
UART

Maximum objects per page 255 255 64 255
Total objects 1,000 500 (fixed) 500 (fixed) 500 (fixed)
Maximum pages 64 30 30 30
 

Return to the Smart Display GUI Builder Version History page to see all released updates.

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