This page highlights recent updates to the SimCapture Tray App that may impact your exam setup, login experience, or station workflows.

Updates include app releases and platform changes that affect how the Tray App behaves during exams.

Latest Updates

March 2026

Fix: Tray App “Open” now launches correctly 
The Open option in the Tray App menu now correctly returns you to the standard workstation/login view (instead of redirecting to Reconfigure). 
Benefit: Preserves your session between exams and prevents unnecessary re-registration.

February 2026

Terminology update: “Patient” → “SP” 
Updated the registration label to SP (Standardized Patient) for consistency across setup and workflows. 
Benefit: Clearer, standardized terminology across the platform.

January 2026

Faster exam start and login improvements

• Auto-add participants to a Course when logging in from an exam station
• Start sessions and log in scheduled users in a single step (Rotational Schedule)

Benefit: Reduces login failures and speeds up station setup.

Late 2025 Updates

November 2025

Fix: Reopen exam interface from Tray App 
Restored the Open terminal option so you can reopen the exam view after closing it. 
Benefit: Avoids needing to restart or reconfigure stations.

September 2025

Improved SSO login navigation 
Added a Back button when redirected to SSO/IdP login. 
Benefit: Return to standard login without reconfiguring the room.

Oct–Dec 2025

Stability improvements after auto-update issues 
Addressed intermittent disconnects and configuration issues reported by multiple sites.

What improved:

• More reliable session continuity
• Reduced confusion between Open vs. Reconfigure
• Improved handling of expired or missing tokens

2025 Highlights

January 2025 (v2.3.4)

Improved update reliability and diagnostics

• Better handling of updates on unstable networks
• Extended log retention and rotation

Benefit: Faster troubleshooting and more reliable updates.

Earlier Improvements

September 2023 (v2.3.3)

• Optional non-full-screen station mode
• Clearer Stop Encounter button (now red)
• Improved reconnect prompts

Jan–Jun 2023 (v2.3.2)

• Reduced background update checks
• Improved reconnection timing after restart

May–June 2022 (v2.0.2)

Added workstation logging

• Local log files stored on exam stations

Benefit: Faster issue diagnosis and support resolution.

January 2022 (v2.0.0)

New Tray App foundation

• Introduced Electron-based Tray App
• Added automatic updates
• Standardized setup and configuration

Platform Changes That Affect Tray App

Some updates are delivered through the SimCapture platform but still impact your Tray App experience:

• 2026: Faster logins and automated session start (auto-add + rotational scheduling)
• Late 2025: Ability to return from SSO login without reconfiguring
• Feb 2026: Terminology update (“Patient” → “SP”)

What’s Improved Overall

Across recent releases, you’ll see improvements in:

• Stability & connectivity — More reliable sessions, fewer disconnects
• Login experience — Faster, fewer steps, and better recovery options
• Usability — Clearer actions, better navigation, fewer configuration issues
• Supportability — Improved logging for faster troubleshooting
• Update experience — More reliable, less disruptive updates

How Updates Are Delivered

• Tray App updates are installed automatically or via your IT team
• Platform updates are applied in SimCapture and may change station behavior without requiring an app update