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Current Version: 2.2.2
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Version 2.2.2
-Fixed issue with 8757d Scalar Analyzer not reading the correct number of bytes from the learn string.
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Version 2.2.1
-Added basic support for PNA-X analyzers.
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Version 2.2.0
-Created Painless Extraction Scriptor, a new software package that interacts with Painless Extraction. This new program is up for download on our website. It enables you to script multiple extractions, create custom dialogs to call between extractions, and call external programs. For more information see our website www.rawood.com.
-Added the ability to save multiple settings files for various test setups.
-Improved the GUI appearance.
-Added an optional display of the Test Results Table on the Graphical Analysis Tab for easy viewing and printing of results.
-Added a Print Script column to the Statistical Script File. This allows the user to print multiple test results at the click of a button.
-Automated Mode has been renamed to Production Testing Mode.
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Version 2.1.10
-Added drivers and support for HP 8757d Scalar Analyzer.
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Version 2.1.8
-Improved the GUI aesthetics.
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Version 2.1.7
-Enhanced the features to create and save .ini settings files.
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Version 2.1.6
-Added an Automated Mode for production testing. Users can now set up their test and enter the automated mode for a variety of options to enable automated saving of data files and test analysis files, along with options to include serial numbers, product numbers, tester information, and date information in the saved file names.
-Resolved the bug with the 8757 driver outputting an extra zero point after the extracted data.
-GPIB commands have been changed to VISA commands to allow for more flexibility in GPIB device usage.
-Added a control for including the GPIB Interface Number on the Setup Tab.
-The auto scaling feature on the Graphical Analysis tab has been reworked. Auto scaling is now off by default. There is a new button on the left hand side that when hit will auto scale the graph once. This should allow for consistency in user defined scaling between data extractions.
-A New Export to Excel feature was added to export the data from the Numeric Data tab to Excel.
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Version 2.1.2
-Separated support for the 8757c and the 8757e analyzers. These analyzers now have different output data formats.
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Version 2.1.1
-Resolved issues with the stat start freq and the stat stop freq on the Statistical Analysis tab.
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Version 2.0.8
-Updated the file IO to allow the user to cancel dialog boxes without erasing the current data. Updated dialog boxes to pop-up only when required. Altered the file loading and saving procedures to allow for the use of .scl file types. These files have the same format as .S2P files, but can be used to store data from scalar analyzers.
-Added an option to save setup settings as default. These settings can then be loaded every time the software runs.
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Version 2.0
-In this version, a Statistical Analysis tab was added. On this tab you may load and/or create script files to analyze data that has been extracted from the analyzer or loaded into the program from an S2P file. Using the script file parameters, a test results file is created to display pass/fail analysis of the data.
-This version also adds the capability to change the default channel descriptions for the extracted data or data read from an S2P file. The S2P file now saves all the Setup information, including any changes made to the channel names.
-Improvements were made for the Agilent 8757 C/E network analyzers. The original options for the earlier models of the 8757 are still included, but now the 8757 C/E has additional capabilities. This program will now extract the number of network analyzer points directly from the 8757 C/E. Data is also extracted from the 8757 C/E network analyzers exactly as it has been set up on the analyzer (measure, memory, and measure-memory). The channel names that are displayed reflect this setup. There is no longer a need to setup the program to use correction data for these analyzers. It does it automatically where appropriate.
-Finally, we added context help for all the new and exiting features of this program. Easy instructions are available by going to Help->Show Context Help.
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Version 1.6
-Enhanced the registration process.
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Changes in Version 1.5
-Enhanced the registration process.
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Version 1.4
-In this version a few interface improvements were made for the Agilent 8720 and 8510 series network analyzers. We also added a control to "Hide Frequencies" on the Data Analysis tab. This is helpful in areas where displaying actual frequencies could be "sensitive".
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Version 1.3
-We've added the capability to extract S-parameters from the Agilent (HP) 8753 network analyzers, in addition to the Agilent 8720 and the Agilent 8510 network analyzers. Let us know which network analyzers you would like to see included.
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Version 1.2
-Improved the registration process. You can now send payment by PayPal, online form, or e-mail. The user name and registration key are sent to us electronically, thereby making the registration process easier and less prone to error.
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Version 1.1
-We've changed our file format. We now save files and read them in the more popular "Touchstone S2P" format. If you have files in the previous format, please let us know and we can help you transfer the old files to the touchstone S2P format. The "read file" and "save file" menus have been moved to the File menu.
-We've added the capability to extract S-parameters from the Agilent (HP) 8510 network analyzer, in addition to Agilent 8720 network analyzers. Let us know which network analyzers you would like to see included.
-On the Data Analysis tab, we've added additional features to the plot. You can now drag cursors to the frequency region of interest. A "Zoom to Cursors" button zooms the graph to the cursors, and statistics are updated for data in the region between the cursors. A "Zoom Out" button expands the plot to the full frequency range.
-We've added delta markers, where we show the frequency and amplitude difference between cursors.
-Simplified and improved the user interface.
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This program has the added capability of an S2P file viewer. Load in S2P files from vendors to see plots and statistics of the S-parameters over your desired frequency band.
As always, we appreciate your feedback. We continually strive to improve our software packages based on your suggestions.
We would like to thank you for choosing our product and for your continued support.
Enjoy Painless Extraction!
Bob Wood
President
R. A. Wood Associates
1001 Broad St. Suite 450
Utica, NY 13501
Voice: (315)735-4217
Fax: (315)735-4328
www.rawood.com
rawood@rawood.com
