Follow-up: Complete Configurable Versioning (from PR #33)

.env.example

@@ -4,4 +4,5 @@ VIPAT_VIDEOIPATH_USERNAME=user_with_api_access
 VIPAT_VIDEOIPATH_PASSWORD=veryStrongPassword
 VIPAT_USE_HTTPS=true
 VIPAT_VERIFY_SSL_CERT=false
-VIPAT_LOG_LEVEL=INFO
+VIPAT_LOG_LEVEL=INFO
+VIPAT_ADVANCED_DRIVER_SCHEMA_CHECK=true

.vscode/tasks.json

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
       "args": [
         "run",
         "python",
-        "${workspaceFolder}/src/scripts/generate_overloads.py"
+        "${workspaceFolder}/src/vipat_cli_scripts/generate_overloads.py"
       ],
       "hide": true
     },
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
       "args": [
         "run",
         "python",
-        "${workspaceFolder}/src/scripts/generate_driver_models.py",
+        "${workspaceFolder}/src/vipat_cli_scripts/generate_driver_models.py",
         "${input:driversSchemaFile}",
         "${input:driverModelFile}"
       ],

README.md

@@ -43,6 +43,10 @@ The package is available via the [Python Package Index (PyPI)](https://pypi.org/
 pip install videoipath-automation-tool
 ```
 
+**Note:** By default, the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) version (currently **2024.4.12**) is used for schema validation and IntelliSense.
+
+To switch to a specific version, see the [Driver Versioning Guide](https://github.com/SWR-MoIP/VideoIPath-Automation-Tool/blob/main/docs/driver-versioning.md)
+
 ### A Simple Example: Adding a Device to the Inventory
 
 ```python
@@ -76,7 +80,7 @@ except Exception as e:
 
 - [Getting Started Guide](https://github.com/SWR-MoIP/VideoIPath-Automation-Tool/blob/main/docs/getting-started-guide/README.md)
 - [Python Module Architecture](https://github.com/SWR-MoIP/VideoIPath-Automation-Tool/blob/main/docs/python-module-architecture.md)
-- [Driver Compatibility](https://github.com/SWR-MoIP/VideoIPath-Automation-Tool/blob/main/docs/driver-compatibility.md)
+- [Driver Versioning](https://github.com/SWR-MoIP/VideoIPath-Automation-Tool/blob/main/docs/driver-versioning.md)
 - [Development and Release](https://github.com/SWR-MoIP/VideoIPath-Automation-Tool/blob/main/docs/development-and-release.md)
 
 ## Feedback & Contributions

docs/driver-versioning.md

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+
+# Driver Versioning
+
+Driver schemas are auto-generated from the VideoIPath API's JSON schema, enabling IntelliSense support during development and runtime validation of custom settings.
+
+By default, the system uses the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) version, currently **2024.4.12**.
+
+To switch to a different version after installation, run:
+
+```bash
+set-videoipath-version <version>
+```
+
+For example:
+
+```bash
+set-videoipath-version 2024.3.3
+```
+
+If no version is specified, the latest available LTS version is automatically used.
+
+To view the currently active version, use:
+
+```bash
+get-videoipath-version
+```
+
+To list all available versions, run:
+
+```bash
+list-videoipath-versions
+```

docs/getting-started-guide/01_Setup_and_connect_to_Server.md

@@ -10,8 +10,14 @@ The `VideoIPathApp` class provides all necessary methods to interact with the Vi
 
 Before establishing a connection to the VideoIPath Server, ensure that the following requirements are met:
 
-- **User Authorization**: The user account must be authorized using the `VideoIPath` authentication method.
-- **Permissions**: For a straightforward setup, enable both `API` and `Administrator` options for the user account (User Info). This ensures that the user has all necessary permissions to interact with the VideoIPath Server.
+### User Account Settings (User Info)
+
+- **User Authorization**:<br>The user account must be authorized using the `VideoIPath` authentication method.
+- **Permissions**:<br>For a straightforward setup, enable both `API` and `Administrator` options for the user account (User Info). This ensures that the user has all necessary permissions to interact with the VideoIPath Server.
+
+### Driver Versioning
+
+To ensure IntelliSense support and runtime validation of custom settings, the VideoIPath Server should be running a compatible version of the driver schema. By default, the package uses the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) version, which is currently **2024.4.12**. If you need to use a different version, refer to the [Driver Versioning Guide](../driver-versioning.md).
 
 ## Example 1: Establishing a Connection to the VideoIPath Server via Environment Variables
 
@@ -27,6 +33,7 @@ VIPAT_VIDEOIPATH_PASSWORD=veryStrongPassword
 VIPAT_USE_HTTPS=true
 VIPAT_VERIFY_SSL_CERT=false
 VIPAT_LOG_LEVEL=INFO
+VIPAT_ADVANCED_DRIVER_SCHEMA_CHECK=true
 ```
 
 ### Step 2: Code Example
@@ -70,6 +77,7 @@ print(app.get_server_version())
 - `verify_ssl_cert`: Set to `True` if the SSL certificate should be verified.
 - `log_level`: The log level for the logging module, possible values are `DEBUG`, `INFO`, `WARNING`, `ERROR`, and `CRITICAL`. If not set as a parameter or environment variable, it falls back to the root logger's level (default is set to `WARNING`).
 - `environment`: The environment of the VideoIPath Server, possible values are `DEV`, `TEST`, and `PROD` (for future use)
+- `advanced_driver_schema_check`: If set to `True`, the local driver schema is checked against the server's driver schema (custom settings fields).
 
 ### Environment Variables
 
@@ -82,6 +90,7 @@ print(app.get_server_version())
 | `VIPAT_USE_HTTPS`         | `true`, `false`                                | Optional: Use HTTPS for the connection. Defaults to `true`. |
 | `VIPAT_VERIFY_SSL_CERT`  | `true`, `false`                                | Optional: Verify the SSL certificate. Defaults to `true`. |
 | `VIPAT_LOG_LEVEL`     | `debug`, `info`, `warning`, `error`, `critical` | Optional: Set the log level. |
+| `VIPAT_ADVANCED_DRIVER_SCHEMA_CHECK` | `true`, `false` | Optional: Enable advanced driver schema checks. Defaults to `true`. |
 
 ## Log Levels
 

pyproject.toml

@@ -36,7 +36,8 @@ Documentation = "https://github.com/SWR-MoIP/VideoIPath-Automation-Tool#document
 
 
 [tool.poetry]
-packages = [{ include = "videoipath_automation_tool", from = "src" }]
+packages = [{ include = "videoipath_automation_tool", from = "src" },
+  { include = "vipat_cli_scripts", from = "src" },]
 
 [tool.poetry.group.dev.dependencies]
 ruff = "^0.11.11"
@@ -57,7 +58,9 @@ env_files = ["tests/.env.test"]
 in-project = true
 
 [project.scripts]
-set-videoipath-version = "videoipath_automation_tool.scripts.generate_all:main"
+set-videoipath-version = "vipat_cli_scripts.generate_all:main"
+get-videoipath-version = "vipat_cli_scripts.version_utils:get_videoipath_version"
+list-videoipath-versions = "vipat_cli_scripts.version_utils:list_videoipath_versions"
 
 [tool.ruff]
 include = ["pyproject.toml", "src/**/*.py", "tests/**/*.py"]

src/videoipath_automation_tool/apps/inventory/app/create_device.py

@@ -114,6 +114,11 @@ def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.aws_media-0.1.0"]
     ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_aws_media_0_1_0]: ...
 
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.blade_runner-0.1.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_blade_runner_0_1_0]: ...
+
     @overload
     def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.cisco_7600_series-0.1.0"]
@@ -134,6 +139,11 @@ def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.cisco_me-0.1.0"]
     ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_cisco_me_0_1_0]: ...
 
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.cisco_ncs540-0.1.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_cisco_ncs540_0_1_0]: ...
+
     @overload
     def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.cisco_nexus-0.1.0"]
@@ -144,6 +154,11 @@ def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.cisco_nexus_nbm-0.1.0"]
     ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_cisco_nexus_nbm_0_1_0]: ...
 
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.comprimato-0.1.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_comprimato_0_1_0]: ...
+
     @overload
     def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.cp330-0.1.0"]
@@ -394,6 +409,11 @@ def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.liebert_nx-0.1.0"]
     ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_liebert_nx_0_1_0]: ...
 
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.lvb440-1.0.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_lvb440_1_0_0]: ...
+
     @overload
     def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.maxiva-0.1.0"]
@@ -429,6 +449,11 @@ def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.mock-0.1.0"]
     ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_mock_0_1_0]: ...
 
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.mock_cloud-0.1.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_mock_cloud_0_1_0]: ...
+
     @overload
     def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.montone42-0.1.0"]
@@ -444,6 +469,11 @@ def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.mwedge-0.1.0"]
     ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_mwedge_0_1_0]: ...
 
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.ndi-0.1.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_ndi_0_1_0]: ...
+
     @overload
     def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.nec_dtl_30-0.1.0"]
@@ -489,6 +519,11 @@ def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.nx4600-0.1.0"]
     ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_nx4600_0_1_0]: ...
 
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.nxl_me80-1.0.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_nxl_me80_1_0_0]: ...
+
     @overload
     def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.openflow-0.0.1"]
@@ -504,6 +539,11 @@ def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.prismon-1.0.0"]
     ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_prismon_1_0_0]: ...
 
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.probel_sw_p_08-0.1.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_probel_sw_p_08_0_1_0]: ...
+
     @overload
     def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.r3lay-0.1.0"]
@@ -534,6 +574,11 @@ def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.sony_nxlk-ip51y-0.1.0"]
     ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_sony_nxlk_ip51y_0_1_0]: ...
 
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.spg9000-0.1.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_spg9000_0_1_0]: ...
+
     @overload
     def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.starfish_splicer-0.1.0"]
@@ -549,11 +594,21 @@ def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.tag_mcm9000-0.1.0"]
     ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_tag_mcm9000_0_1_0]: ...
 
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.tag_mcs-0.1.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_tag_mcs_0_1_0]: ...
+
     @overload
     def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.tally-0.1.0"]
     ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_tally_0_1_0]: ...
 
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.telestream_surveyor-0.1.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_telestream_surveyor_0_1_0]: ...
+
     @overload
     def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.thomson_mxs-0.1.0"]
@@ -624,6 +679,16 @@ def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.tx9-0.1.0"]
     ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_tx9_0_1_0]: ...
 
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.txdarwin_dynamic-0.1.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_txdarwin_dynamic_0_1_0]: ...
+
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.txdarwin_static-0.1.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_nevion_txdarwin_static_0_1_0]: ...
+
     @overload
     def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.nevion.txedge-0.1.0"]
@@ -689,6 +754,11 @@ def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.sony.SC1-1.0"]
     ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_sony_SC1_1_0]: ...
 
+    @overload
+    def create_device(
+        self, driver: Literal["com.sony.XVS-G1-1.0"]
+    ) -> InventoryDevice[CustomSettings_com_sony_XVS_G1_1_0]: ...
+
     @overload
     def create_device(
         self, driver: Literal["com.sony.cna2-0.1.0"]