• When importing a workflow that included invalid CLI options for AXIOM Process, the workflow failed to open in the Workflow builder, preventing you from editing the workflow. (AU-1541)
• When running an Atola TaskForce hardware imager workflow, the download started with a log1.txt file in the destination folder. (AU-1566)
• In distributed and localized workflows where local image mode was turned off, the source location was incorrectly updated. (AU-1538)
• When a node workspace was defined as a UNC path, attempts to retrieve the available space caused the node API to throw an exception error. (AU-1622)

• To resolve licensing issues with a paid license for Magnet Automate Essentials, you can apply a new .bin license file from the Magnet Automate web application. If that fails, click Repair from the Magnet Automate Essentials installer. (AU-1649)
• When you license a Magnet Automate Essentials node with a trial key, the trial key is propagated to the Axiom Process CLI. If you change the service user account for the node service, the Axiom Process CLI becomes unlicensed; however, the node remains licensed. To resolve this issue, apply a new trial key (from Magnet Forensics) by clicking Repair from the Magnet Automate Essentials installer. (AU-1651)
• Long lines in log files may fail to wrap correctly, causing them to overlap with other lines. To resolve the issue, refresh the log you are viewing. (AU-699)
• In an image processing workflow, AXIOM Process cannot read an iOS image with a keychain encrypted by BitLocker. To successfully read and process this type of image, copy the keychain to an external drive not encrypted with BitLocker. Additionally, if the Automate agent node's workspace is encrypted with BitLocker, workflows that have been configured to "turn on local image mode" will not be able to read these images. (AXP-10310)
• During data validation, if the source destination contains an image with copies of the same image in subfolders, the data validation fails. In this scenario, the expected behavior is that Magnet Automate doesn't recursively catalog identical files. (AUTO-3407)
• When copying files during data validation, the associated node is in use; however, the Nodes column for cases in progress appears empty. The expected behavior is that the Nodes column should display the active node. (AUTO-3406)
• When data validation begins, the run log records a "Creating hash catalog" status. If files fail to copy after creating file hashes, there is no status in the run log to indicate when copying started. The expected behavior is that there should be a "Copying" status after "Creating hash catalog" to indicate the sequence of events and when they occurred. (AUTO-3408)

• Updated the node installer to include the latest version of the following workflow applications: Axiom Cloud, Axiom Process, Axiom Exporter, Axiom Post-Processing, and Magnet Acquire.
• For more information about Magnet Axiom 8.2.0 updates, see the Magnet Axiom 8.2.0 Release Notes.
• For more information about Magnet Axiom Cyber 8.2.0 updates, see the Magnet Axiom Cyber 8.2.0 Release Notes.

• Updated the node installer to include Magnet Griffeye Processing Engine (Processing Engine) 24.3.3.
• For more information about Processing Engine 24.3.3 updates, see the Processing Engine 24.3.3 Release Notes.
• When you run the node installer, Processing Engine is now installed by default into the C:\Program Files\Magnet Forensics\Magnet Griffeye Processing Engine folder and the application file has been renamed to magnet-griffeye-processing-engine-cli.exe. Previously, C:\Program Files\Griffeye Technologies\Griffeye Processing Engine was the default folder and the application file was griffeye-processing-engine-cli.exe. If Processing Engine is currently installed, you must update the path and application file name in Magnet Automate.
• If you are a new Processing Engine user, you must manually add a separate license for the Processing Engine after you install the node. To add your license, refer to the Processing Engine User Manual in the Support Portal.
• If you have a version of Processing Engine older than 24.3.3 currently installed, the node installer will update your version to 24.3.3. If you need assistance with your existing Processing Engine license, contact Magnet Forensics.

At Magnet Forensics, we welcome your feedback and want to hear about your ideas to help us improve Magnet Automate. You can submit your feedback for future consideration at the Magnet Automate Ideas Portal.

Note: To access the Magnet Automate Ideas Portal, you must sign in to the Support Portal.

Product documentation

The following Magnet Automate product documentation is available from the Support Portal:

• Magnet Automate System Requirements (PDF) - overview of Magnet Automate architecture and system requirements. This guide is for users with the Admin role and IT stakeholders.

• Magnet Automate Administrator Guide (PDF/HTML) - install Magnet Automate, manage users, set up nodes and workflow applications, configure global settings for workflows and cases, add custom fields for case and evidence details, set up hardware imagers, monitor and report on system usage and performance, backup and data recovery, and troubleshooting. This guide is for users with the Admin role.

• Magnet Automate Workflow Builder Guide (PDF/HTML) - create basic and advanced workflows, export and import workflows, create workflow plugins, and integrate additional applications and tools. This guide is for users with the Admin role.

• Magnet Automate User Guide (PDF/HTML) - manage your user profile, create cases, monitor case status, view case output and review evidence, monitor and report on system usage and performance, and troubleshooting. This guide is for users with the User role.

• Magnet Automate Essentials Quick Start Guide (PDF) - install and configure Magnet Automate Essentials, create a case, monitor the status of a case, view case output and review evidence, and troubleshooting. This guide is for users with the Admin and User roles.

• Magnet Automate Quick Start Guide (PDF) - install and configure the controller and one node on a computer, and then create a simple workflow and case. This guide covers the basics of installing, configuring, and using Magnet Automate and is for users with the Admin and User roles.

• Magnet Automate CLI Reference (PDF/HTML) - integrate applications into workflows using the CLI. This guide is for users with the Admin role.

• Magnet Automate API Reference (HTML) - integrate applications into workflows using the Magnet Automate Rest API. This guide is for users with the Admin role.

Video tutorials

To help you understand how to use Magnet Automate, several video tutorials are available from the Magnet Tutorial Hub in the Support Portal. For example:

• Magnet Automate: An Overview

• Creating a Case in Magnet Automate

• Creating a workflow in Magnet Automate

• Case Status and Troubleshooting in Magnet Automate

Professional Services

Magnet Professional Services work with agencies to consult on opportunities where the Magnet Digital Investigation Suite can help achieve their goals. For example, Magnet Professional Services can help you with workflow building, incorporating other digital forensics tools into Magnet Automate, migrating your environment, and how to script or build a process in Magnet Automate.

Technical Support

• Technical Support Engineers - provide assistance with answering your questions about Magnet Automate product usage or functionality, your Magnet Automate deployment, or potential issues you may encounter.

• Support Portal - Submit a support case or manage your existing cases, find solutions to common troubleshooting questions, product documentation, how-to articles, known issues, and additional resources.