FT4 Data Analysis Software Revision History
Version: v4.00.0009 14/09/2011
1. Fixed an issue where running Data Analysis under an operating system set to Complex Script or an East Asian language would cause certain data files (PRB) to fail to import.
2. Added a facility to allow all the data points on a series to be labelled with data point values.
3. Added the facility to allow the plotted graphical data to be shifted along the X axis in the main graphs.
Version: v4.00.0008 01/09/2011
1. Improved the handling of aeration test files that consist of a repeat of the same air velocity.
Version: v4.00.0007 26/08/2011
1. Updated to enable reading of the new PRB data file structure implemented in Powder Rheometer v5.00.0001.
Version: v4.00.0006 07/06/2011
1. Improved handling of files and sessions that are opened from Windows Explorer.
2. Added Sample Mass as a plot option on the Y axis for main graphs.
3. Added descriptions to all of the Freeman Technology standard indices.
4. Introduced wrapping of text for tables on graphs. Each column is now limited 120mm in width.
5. Added automatic insertion of correct Basic Flowability Energy (BFE), Aerated Energy (AE) and Aeration Ratio (AR) for Aeration tests. AE and AR will be represented in the format AE_XX and AR_XX where XX is the air velocity at which the aerated energy value was measured.
6. Added automatic insertion of De-Aeration Energy (DAE) and De-Aeration Ratio (DAR) for each test point in a de-aeration test programs. Where no BFE test point is present, only DAE values are calculated. DAE and DAR will be displayed as DAE_X and DAR_X where X is the number of de-aeration cycles associated with the test point.
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7. Added the ability to add Notes to a Report.
8. Fixed issue where the application would crash when trying to register PRB and DA4 files on a computer where the user has restricted access to the computer registry.
9. Fixed a number of issues with saving and opening Data Analysis Session files.
10. Fixed issue where BFE was being described as “Basic Flowability Index” where it should be called “Basic Flowability Energy”.
11. Fixed an issue where trying to export data to Excel 2010 would cause Data Analysis to crash when Excel is configured to save files in Excel 97 / 2003 format.
Version: v4.00.0005 11/04/2011
1. Added multi-language capabilities. Languages added are French, German and Spanish.
2. Fixed two issues with Index Graphs:
o The application would crash when trying to change the colour of an Index Bar for an SE or CBD series.
o Bar colour changes were not being remembered when reloading a session.
3. Fixed an issue that would cause Data Analysis to crash when opening a Session file that had previously had one or more data files removed from it.
4. Fixed a bug that was displaying an incorrect Normal Stress and Air Velocity when looking at the raw data from a Permeability Test.
5. Added application association that means double clicking on a PRB file or a DA4 file will open up the files in Data Analysis v4.
6. Added a feature that allows PRB files to be opened by dropping them onto the title bar of any Data Analysis v4 application.
Version: v4.00.0004 03/12/2010
1. Fixed an installation issue that would occur on some systems that would cause Data Analysis to crash on initialisation. This was due to a DLL was not being registered correctly on some PC systems.
2. Fixed 3 issues that arose when the operating system locales are set to use a comma decimal separator rather than a period decimal separator:
o SE would be displayed on screen incorrectly.
o Data outputted to Excel would be incorrect.
o Line widths on graphs would be set incorrectly and could not be changed by the user.
Version: v4.00.0003 22/10/2010
1. Fixed an issue where trying to access a USB drive that is no longer available would hang the application when using the Import Files form.
2. Improved the efficiency of the Import Files form.
3. Fixed a bug that could cause a “Run Time Error 76 – Path Not Found” on starting the application when logged on as a restricted user.
4. Added a link to the Freeman Technology website from the Help menu.
5. Added Data Point Values options to Series Value Tables and tables added to graphs.
6. Added the ability to export graph table data to Excel. This is done via the Right Mouse button on the table and “Export Image or Data” and “Table Data to Excel”.
Version: v4.00.0002 21/09/2010
1. Improved the speed of the Folder and File browsing on the Import Files form.
2. Fixed bug that was hiding some of the imported files in the directory tree 3. Improved the speed of processing and rendering of Raw Data.
4. Added the ability to Clone Labels and Lines on graphs.
5. Fixed bug that could cause the application to crash when opening a session file. Also fixed a bug that would not clear the current session when opening a new one.
6. Fixed a bug that caused the software to crash when there are no printers installed.
7. Fixed a bug that would prevent the software from running on a computer where the current user is logged in under an account that has restricted privileges.
8. Improved compatibility with very old data files.
9. Added the ability to define where Pre-Shear, Shear Test and Wall Friction Test point data is derived from.
This is available from the Tools / Options menu or by right clicking on the series test point.
10. Added the ability to assign Data File User Variables to the Tool menu. The variables can then be used in the Series Defined By on the main graph.
11. Added a check box to the Reports tab called “Fit Report to Width”. This allows the report to be viewed on screen in a larger format.
12. Added the ability to rename the Main Tabs. This is done by right mouse clicking on the tab.
Version: v4.00.0001 12/08/2010
1. Major revision of the software - general features include:
o The ability to analyse results from different test methodologies within one application, removing the need for multiple sessions
o A new, clearer layout and context sensitive menus providing a more intuitive user interface
o More display options and greater flexibility allowing users to modify graphs to suit their requirements o Greater access to detailed test information and additional options for exporting raw data
2. The default for Standard Deviation was changed from STDEV to STDEVP. Definitions for these can be found under Tools and Options on the Statistics tab.
Version: v3.01.0062 23/07/2010
1. Fixed an issue that would cause Data Analysis to fail to analyse Shear Cell, Compressibility and Permeability test data when the PC system is set to use a Comma as the decimal separator. Data Analysis would report that it was unable to import one of the Data Sets.
Version: v3.01.0061 23/06/2010
1. Added the following parameters to the Y Values in Further Analysis Graphs:
Note: These calculated values are available from the Text Report
o Normalised Aeration Sensitivity or NAS in s/mm - This is defined for each test point and is the Difference in Normalised Test Energy from the previous test point divided by the Difference in Air Velocity. The Max NAS is also reported in the Automated Analysis table.
o Accumulated Total Energy in mJ: This is the running total of the Total Energy from all traverses - Conditioning, Test and Auto-Turn for both Up & Down traverses.
o Accumulated Total Energy (Tests Only) in mJ: This is the running total of the Total Energy from all traverses – Tests Up & Down traverses.
2. Fixed an issue with the Specific Energy (SE) being reported incorrectly when Data Analysis is being used on a computer with the Locale settings defining a Decimal Comma to be use rather then a Decimal Point. A value of 152.12mJ/g would be reported on screen as 15212mJ/g with the Decimal Comma system.
Version: v3.01.0060 11/05/2010
1. Fixed an issue where the application could crash when opening the Automated Analysis form with a Shear Cell data file imported. The application would crash if the “Use Pro-rating” checkbox was unticked in the Manage on the Further Analysis tab prior to opening the Automated Analysis form.
Version: v3.01.0059 08/04/2010
1. Improved the automatic detection and calculation of the Specific Energy (SE) values from data generated using non-standard REP+VFR test programs.
Version: v3.01.0058 02/02/2010
1. Fixed issue with Individual Reports where a series with averaged points on it will erroneously display the Bulk Density (BD) Average, Mean and Standard Deviation.
Version: v3.01.0057 23/11/2009
1. Fixed issue when Data Analysis is being used on a PC where the Monitor Dots per Inch (DPI) is set to any value other than 96 DPI. This would cause Raw Data zooming to work incorrectly, and prevent the movement of Labels and Legends on the Further Analysis Graphs.
Version: v3.01.0056 09/10/2009
1. Updated the Result information on the Automated Analysis form. The results information being displayed is now more comprehensive and test type dependent.
2. Added the facility to right click the mouse on the Automated Analysis Results listing and export the data to the clipboard so it can be pastes directly into Excel.
3. Fixed erroneous display of de-aerations tests.
Version: v3.01.0055 29/09/2009
1. Added a “Direction” option to the Preferences* form that allows series to be grouped by carriage direction in Further Analysis Graphs.
2. Added a “Show Incipient Failure Point” option to the Preferences* form that adds a black marker on Shear Test raw data. The black marker indicates where the Incipient Failure point occurred.
3. Added Translated Shear data to the Text Reports output.
* Preferences can be accessed via the Preferences option on the File menu.
Version: v3.01.0054 14/09/2009
1. Fixed backwards compatibility issue with older Data Analysis Session Files (PRS).
2. Added reporting of dY/dX when dragging an area in Zoom mode on the Raw Data Graphs.
3. Fixed incorrect spelling of “Principle Stress” - this is now “Principal Stress”.
4. Improved the reporting of Instrument Serial Number, ACU Serial Numbers and Powder Rheometer Software version for older data files.
5. Fixed potential bug where calculation of some indices would cause Data Analysis to crash if analysis is being performed on a data file from a prematurely ended test file.
Version: v3.01.0053 23/07/2009
1. Improved the information presented for Shear Cell tests in the Raw Data lists.
2. Improved the information presented to the user on the Further Analysis graphs for Shear Cell that has the XY translation applied.
3. Fixed bug that would group multiple sets of Permeability data into one series on the Further Analysis graphs.
4. Permeability units have been changed from “Permeability (10^9 x k)” to “Permeability x 10^9 (cm2)”.
Version: v3.01.0052 08/04/2009
1. Fixed bug that prevented printing to the PDF995 printer.
2. Added representation of Hardness data under Further Analysis graphs and Text Reports.
Version: v3.01.0051 25/02/2009
1. Updated graph plotting to remove some of the more difficult to see colours.
2. Added the ability to plot Shear Stress (kPa) and Normal Stress (kPa) in Raw Data graphs.
3. Added XY translation for cleaner representation of Shear Cell data under Further Analysis graphs.
4. Added Normalised Aeration plotting to Further Analysis graphs.
Version: v3.01.0050 03/10/2008
1. Fixed a problem with analysing Shear Cell data on a system with the locales set for using a “,” instead of a
“.” as the decimal separator in numbers.
Version: v3.01.0049 18/07/2008
1. Fixed problem when populating the Hopper Design spreadsheet with the file list information. This was corrupting the Plane Flow hopper design results in systems without Office 2003 SP3 installed.
Version: v3.01.0048 14/07/2008
1. Updated Hopper Design package to include Plane Flow hoppers as well as Axi-symmetric hoppers.
2. General improvements to hopper design spreadsheet – design, layout, curve fitting quality checks and diagrams.
3. Fixed the error in Axi-symmetric hopper equation where /σ1 (Consolidating Stress at Arch) was being used instead of σ1 (Principle Consolidating Stress at Arch) in the relative bulk density and effective angle of internal friction calculations.
Version: v3.01.0047 04/07/2008
1. Added French language option.
Version: v3.01.0046 01/07/2008
1. Added a module that allows the user to design a Hopper using Shear Cell, Wall Friction and Compressibility data generated by the FT4 Powder Rheometer.
Version: v3.01.0045 14/05/2008
1. Updated Text Reports so they are exported in the language in which DA is running.
2. Changed any reference of Cohesion Value as “CV” to “C” for Shear Cells (Individual reports, Automated Analysis and Text report).
3. Fixed the word “Hidden” not being translated in drop down lists.
4. Updated the Automated Analysis key to be in multi-language.
5. Fixed problem where Individual reports were not using the correct font size when DA was being run in a language other than English.
Version: v3.01.0044 06/05/2008
1. Added Multi-Language facility that allows users to select from the following list of languages (more languages to follow):
o English o Spanish o German
Version: v3.01.0043 02/04/2008
Internal Release
Version: v3.01.0042 28/03/2008
1. Added CTRL option on the Raw Data Graphs to show XY co-ordinates of where the mouse cursor is.
Version: v3.01.0041 28/01/2008
Internal release
Version: v3.01.0040 25/01/2008
1. Spindle Error reporting removed. This feature reported non-critical communication information and is not relevant to an operator.
2. Improved handling of a negative split mass in automated analysis equations
3. Fixed a problem when printing multiple individual reports from Further Analysis Graphs, where the data being displayed in the graph does not match the Header and Index table information.
4. Improved handling of Shear Cell data points under further analysis.
Version: v3.01.0039 16/01/2008
1. Fixed Assumption made with Shear Cell data that would add all Shear Cell Tests automatically, instead of using the "Auto Analyse" option as set out in the Program Editor.
Version: v3.01.0038 10/01/2008
1. Added handling of Powder Mass in Analysis Macros to allow calculation of SE.
2. Fixed bug that would put Auto-Turn as well as Conditioning datasets in to the main list when the option to include Conditioning was selected.
Version: v3.01.0037 20/12/2007
1. Added Permeability calculations to Further Analysis graphs. This allows plotting of Permeability (rather than just pressure drop across the powder bed) where applicable.
2. Fixed bug that would cause DA to crash if the Bulk Density of a test program is 0 and the Compressibility Index was being calculated.
3. Modified and improved the output in the Text Reports for Compressibility and Permeability data sets. Added Penetration Depth, Final Bulk Density, Permeability.
4. Improved formatting of the Numbers in Text Reports.
Version: v3.01.0036 05/10/2007
1. Compressibility Y Variables are now available when looking at permeability data.
2. Bulk Density now is always printed to 3 decimal places.
3. Improved text reports to include all the test information variables, equations and notes.
4. Changed detection level of First Force in compressibility and permeability programs from 0.02N to 0.005N.
Version: v3.01.0035 02/10/2007
1. Improved printing of individual reports and graphical output.
