What happened?
Beginning 4-December-2024, Intuiface Player contains - on Windows PCs - the same "Player Next Gen" technology already used in Player on all other supported operating systems. The original Player technology used on Windows is still available but has been renamed "Player Classic".
What is Player Next Gen?
In September 2023, Intuiface released a completely rearchitected version of Player for all operating systems except Windows. The underlying "Player Next Gen" technology was far more scalable than the original Player technology it replaced, meaning much better performance for the same hardware specs. In addition, this next-gen technology enables experience deployment to the web, which is critical for modern communication and key to our long-term roadmap.
Why was the Player Next Gen technology delayed for Windows?
The original Player technology on Windows differed from the original technology used on all other supported operating systems. We needed additional time to enhance and integrate the Player Next Gen features without compromising the existing quality and performance. We have reached that point.
What is Player Classic?
Player Classic is the original Player technology used on Windows. We have named it "Player Classic" to distinguish it from Player, which runs on all of Intuiface's supported operating systems.
Player Classic will no longer receive new Composer and Share & Deploy features, but we will continue to fix bugs for the foreseeable future. We do not have a timeline for when it will cease to receive bug support, but it will be months to years. Intuiface will email an end-of-life announcement to all users months in advance.
For additional details, see our Help Center article about Player Classic.
Does the updated Player on Windows have feature parity with Player Classic?
No. The updated Player on Windows does not support every feature of Player Classic.
We list the differences in our Help Center article about Player Classic.
Why should I use the updated Player on Windows PCs if it doesn't have feature parity with Player Classic?
First, the updated Player performs better than Player Classic for the same Windows hardware specifications, including being more compatible with lower-powered devices.
Second, the updated Player will exclusively benefit from all future Composer and Share & Deploy feature developments while Player Classic has been frozen. For example, our new Kiosk Mode feature is exclusive to the updated Player on Windows.
Finally, we will continually narrow the feature gap with Player Classic, adding more and more of the missing capability to Player over time.
Do I need to swap out (what is now called) Player Classic in my existing Windows deployments and replace it with the updated version of Player?
No. If your deployments are running successfully, leave them alone. There are two reasons to consider switching existing deployments from Player Classic to the updated Player:
- If you find the updated Player performs better than Player Classic for your Intuiface experiences.
- If you want to take advantage of new Composer and Share & Deploy features as they are introduced.
Should I only use the updated Player on Windows from now on?
If you are new to Intuiface, use the updated Player. Its installer is on our Installers page.
If you have existing Player Classic deployments on Windows, consider using the updated Player for new projects. This will ensure you are not committed to Player Classic technology, which, as indicated above, has a limited lifespan.
What is the process for upgrading Player Classic to the updated Player?
You need to replace Player on each Windows PC manually, uninstalling Player Classic and installing Player. The remote upgrade feature in the Share & Deploy Console cannot be used to upgrade Player Classic to the updated Player but can be used for future Player updates.
Where can I find the Player Classic installer if I wish to use it for future deployments?
You will find the Player Classic installer on our Installers page.
How do I know if a device is running the updated Player or Player Classic?
Player—with Player Next Gen technology—is Version 8 across all supported platforms, including Windows. Player Classic is Version 7.x, which always matches the latest version of Composer. It will never achieve Version 8, even when we eventually ship Composer Version 8.
In the Share and Deploy console, the version number for all Player Classic deployments will have the name "Classic" appended to it.
Can I install both Player and Player Classic on the same PC?
Yes. In this case, the Share & Deploy Console would list the two versions of Player separately. Either can be used for remote deployment.
Are there licensing differences between Player and Player Classic?
No. Both Player and Player Classic use the same Player license.
What does Play Mode look like in Composer?
Composer's Project menu contains two options for Play Mode:
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Simulate Player
- Your version number may be different than in the screenshot below
- Simulate Player Classic (Windows-only)
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