Add software tool functionality with device connection and upgrade options

- Implemented the software tool page with user interface for connecting devices.
- Added functionality to display connection status and software upgrade options.
- Included a help modal with step-by-step instructions for users.
- Integrated error handling and user permission checks.
- Enhanced user experience with dynamic content updates and visual feedback.

api/v2/get/products_software.php

@@ -48,7 +48,8 @@ if(isset($get_content) && $get_content!=''){
             $clause .= ' AND ps.status = :'.$v[0]; 
         }
         elseif ($v[0] == 'hw_version') {
-            //build up search
+            //build up search - translate hardware version for comparison
+            $criterias[$v[0]] = translateDeviceHardwareVersion($criterias[$v[0]]);
             $clause .= ' AND ps.hw_version = :'.$v[0]; 
         }
         else {//create clause
@@ -149,9 +150,11 @@ if (!isset($criterias['productrowid']) && isset($criterias['sn']) && $criterias[
     
     //check if current version is send and update the equipment record
     if(isset($criterias['hw_version']) && $criterias['hw_version'] !=''){
+        // Translate hardware version to standardized format
+        $translated_hw_version = translateDeviceHardwareVersion($criterias['hw_version']);
         $sql = 'UPDATE equipment SET hw_version = ?, updatedby = ? WHERE serialnumber = ? ';
         $stmt = $pdo->prepare($sql);
-        $stmt->execute([$criterias['hw_version'],$username,$criterias['sn']]);
+        $stmt->execute([$translated_hw_version,$username,$criterias['sn']]);
     }
 
     //GET PRODUCTCODE, SW_VERSION_UPGRADE, HW_VERSION from equipment SN