At HighRes, we’re committed to continuously improving CellarioScheduler by adding new features, and investing in the foundational technologies that keep your automation running securely, reliably, and efficiently.
CellarioScheduler 4.3 represents an important step forward in maintaining, modernizing, and supporting the platform for the future.
Key Enhancements in 4.3
Modernized Framework for Long-Term Support
CellarioScheduler is now fully migrated to .NET 8 — Microsoft’s latest framework — ensuring the platform stays current, secure, and maintainable for years to come.
While this upgrade doesn’t change scheduling performance or algorithms directly, it reflects our ongoing commitment to using modern, supported technologies that enable faster development and a more secure foundation.
Non-Blocking Script Execution for More Workflow Flexibility
We’ve added support for Non-Blocking script execution giving you the ability to configure whether a script should run in parallel (Non-Blocking) or wait until completion (Blocking) within the Protocol Designer.
This gives users finer control over how scripts behave in complex workflows without interrupting the overall scheduling process.
Easier System Configuration & Resource Management
We’ve made several quality-of-life improvements to system configuration, including:
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Ability to rename resources directly
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Copy resources along with dependent children
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New Dock Locations table for managing mobile system docking
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A reorganized Systems section for clearer system management
These updates simplify setup and configuration, making it easier to maintain and adapt your automated workcells.
Improved Hook Management & Scripting Tools
We’ve consolidated and modernized how hooks and scripts are managed:
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Hook management is now embedded directly in the Cellario UI (no more registry edits)
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The popular TowerLights hook is now integrated into the Cellario core
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The scripting editor now supports modern C# features
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Embedded access to Cellario Services API from scripts
These improvements make it easier to develop, manage, and extend your automation customizations.
Targeted Improvements for Specific Use Cases
This release also includes several smaller enhancements to handle specific workflow scenarios, including:
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Improved handling of destination threads within loops
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New System Log warnings when counterbalance plates are outside required mass range
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Enhanced storage inventory management, allowing removal of empty sample slots
While these are not broad changes to scheduling algorithms, they provide valuable safeguards and operational clarity in certain configurations.
Continuous Investment in CellarioScheduler
CellarioScheduler 4.3 reflects our ongoing focus on both foundational technology updates and user-driven enhancements — ensuring the platform remains stable, secure, and adaptable to your evolving lab automation needs.