Introducing PASCO's all new data collection and analysis software.
PASCO Capstone is the next leap forward in software for data acquisition, display and analysis and destined to be the new standard in physics and engineering labs.
Not an upgrade on existing software, PASCO Capstone was built from the ground up to be the most powerful and flexible option available.
While it was designed in conjunction with the new 850 Universal Interface, Capstone is completely compatible with all PASCO USB Interfaces - the 850, Xplorer GLX, SPARKlink, SPARK, USB link and even older interfaces such as the Science Workshop 750 or 500.
Introducing PASCO's all new data collection and analysis software.
PASCO Capstone is the next leap forward in software for data acquisition, display and analysis and destined to be the new standard in physics and engineering labs.
Not an upgrade on existing software, PASCO Capstone was built from the ground up to be the most powerful and flexible option available.
VERSION 1.9
Read the full release notes for 1.13.0
Please note:
Mac OSX 10.6 is no longer supported
Many classic physics experiments can be performed with PASCO's Capstone Software and an 850 Universal Interface. These Capstone 'EX' experiments include the apparatus, sensors (when needed) and accessories. Included with each 'EX' are experiment manuals and PASCO Capstone files. The experiment files are also available as free downloads below.
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================================================== Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.13.0 ================================================== This is a feature release of the PASCO Capstone software. ================================================== New Features for v1.13.0 ================================================== - Support for the new Wireless Oxygen Gas sensor. - Support for the new Wireless Accelerometer/Altimeter sensor. - Support for the new Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen sensor. - Support for the new Wireless Smart Gate sensor. - Added command line switch for the Windows installer that allows the license key to be installed along with the application. - Added command line switch for the Windows installer that allows the installer to disable the automatic check for updates. - Added the ability to do remote data logging with the Wireless Rotary Motion sensor. - Added user calibration for the Wireless Magnetic Field sensor. - Increased the number of decimal places allowed in the Zero Threshold property to 9 decimal places. - Added the ability to keep remotely logged data on a wireless sensor after downloading the data. ================================================== Resolved Issues ================================================== - Fixed an issue with pasting an equation from Microsoft Word 2016 into a Capstone textbox. - Fixed an issue where Capstone would crash if you tried to edit a timer property from the property dialog. - Fixed an issue where a movie recorded in Capstone on a Mac would not play when opened on Windows. - Added video compression for videos recorded in Capstone on a Mac. - Fixed an issue with rotated videos not displaying properly. - Fixed an issue where a video with an unusual size would not play. - Fixed an issue where the saved sample rate in an experiment file was not being set into the sensor when the experiment was opened. - Fixed an issue where certain calculations' data was not being updated on a data display after the calculation was changed. - Fixed an issue where a curve fit on selected data from an earlier run still showed in the graph when another run was shown. - Fixed an issue with not being able to enter a number in scientific notation in a table for User Entered Data. - Fixed the missing variable name for Force. - Fixed an issue with a selection on a graph when the measurement unit is changed. - Fixed an issue with the movie orientation when opening a movie in the Movie display. - Fixed an issue where video analysis did not handle a frame rate change correctly. - Fixed an issue where the mute playback state was wrong on Windows. - Fixed an issue with saved analyzed video opening with the wrong size object markers. - Added pleasing margins around the graph when scaling data to fit.
================================================== Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.9.0 ================================================== This is a feature release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the new features and resolved issues for this release. ================================================== New for v1.9.0 ================================================== - Added the ability to synchronize the recording of multiple wireless sensors - Added support and a new tool for the Smart Fan Accessory - Added support for ISE probes used with the wireless pH sensor/amplifier - Added automatic update checking - Improved wireless Light sensor Red, Green and Blue spot measurements - Added support for the new wireless current module for Modular Circuits - Added the ability to import .spklab files into Capstone ================================================== Resolved Issues ================================================== - Fixed issue with using the PS2123 Photogate Port - Fixed Oscilloscope scaling issues with multiple sensors on the 550 - Fixed issue with maximum sample rate of the GLX Sound Sensor - Fixed several French translation issues
================================================== Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.8.0 ================================================== This is a feature release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the new features and resolved issues for this release. ================================================== New for v1.8.0 ================================================== - Added ability to connect to Ohaus balances through a USB or Bluetooth connection - Added ability to turn individual sensors on or off for an experiment - Added new Scale from Zero Graph feature (available as right-click or option on Auto-scale button) - Added new Tangent Line method for titrations for the French curriculum - Added new photogate timing modes for UK curriculum - Added ability to set minimum and maximum scale values for a Graph axis (available in Graph Axis properties via right-click on axis) - Added Irradiance and PAR as new measurements for wireless Light Sensor - Added ability to store calibrations in new wireless sensors - Added ability to set ion coefficient for wireless Conductivity Sensor - Added Russian language (Beta) ================================================== Resolved Issues ================================================== CAP-3293 Run tracked user entered data disappears CAP-4591 Measurements are not differentiated on the Add Similar Measurement list. CAP-5282 CRASH - AirLink: Firmware Upgrade from 1.5 to 1.8 CAP-5409 For the wireless light sensor, the measurement name should be illuminance, not lux. CAP-5340 Run Symbol Shape selection drop-down does not show correct symbols CAP-5391 Video Analysis - Coordinate Axis labels block data point placement CAP-5388 The overlay message is in the way of the magnify tool. CAP-5494 Highlighter tool does not update highlighted data selection when area is changed
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.7.1
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New for v1.7.1
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- Support for new wireless Conductivity sensor (PS-3210) - Improvements for wireless Light sensor (PS-3213) ==================================================
Resolved Issues
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.7.0 ==================================================
This is a new feature release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the new features and bug fixes included in this release. ==================================================
New for v1.7.0
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- Added support for new wireless sensors (Voltage, Current, and Light) ==================================================
Resolved Issues
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================================================== Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.6.0 ================================================== This is a new feature release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the new features and bug fixes included in this release. ================================================== New for v1.6.0 ================================================== - Added support for the new wireless Smart Cart (ME-1240, ME-1241) - Added support for remote logging for use with wireless sensors (pH, Temperature, Pressure, Force/Acceleration) - Added new aligment tool in the Graph to align data runs to axes or other runs ================================================== Resolved Issues ================================================== CAP-5060 Crash in multi-coordinates tool when opening certain files CAP-5094 GLX File Manager nonfunctional CAP-5098 No way to check firmware version for AirLink2, 850, and other interfaces. CAP-5042 Hardware Setup is hidden when file is reopened. CAP-5057 Cannot use delete key on Mac to delete cell data in a Table CAP-5056 Cannot use delete key on Mac to delete a Graph tool CAP-5079 Crash when removing a virtual sensor
================================================== Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.5.0 ================================================== This is a new feature release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the new features and bug fixes included in this release. ================================================== New for v1.5.0 ================================================== - Added support for the new wireless sensors (pH, Temperature, air link, Pressure and Force-Acceleration) - Legend symbols are now off, by default, in the Graph ================================================== Resolved Issues ================================================== CAP-4908 Incorrect units for Speed in Gate, Collision (Double Flag) timer CAP-4762 Crash on Exit when having a graph with the same measurement on x- and y-axis CAP-4373 Arrangement of axes tool in graph is greyed out CAP-4738 Localization - Display Menu is missing CAP-4732 CRASH - On exit after deleting a plot area
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.4.0 ==================================================
This is a new feature release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the new features and bug fixes included in this release.
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New for v1.4.0
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- Added support for the new 550 Universal Interface (UI-5001) ==================================================
Resolved Issues
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CAP-4262 Graph tools do not save visibility correctly CAP-4341 Object names must be appended to measurement symbols in the graph legend. CAP-4412 Arrow key movement of coordinate tool wrong when viewing Quick Calc CAP-4516 QuickTime Codec Error message when opening a video CAP-4517 Initial click in video analysis does not advance frame CAP-4539 Curve fit lock not honored for sine fit CAP-4547 Application crashes after creating a graph with two y-axes (locked origin and scale) and auto-scaling CAP-4550 CRASH when opening a file with video analysis CAP-4552 Graph tools color isn't restored when switching runs
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.3.2
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This is a maintenance release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the bug fixes included in this release. ==================================================
Resolved Issues
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CAP-4498 Calibration does not work with the Materials Testing System CAP-4509 Video disappears on MAC CAP-4181 Installation Error 1609 on Danish Windows-64 silent install
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.3.1
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This is a new feature release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the new features and bug fixes included in this release. ==================================================
New for v1.3.1
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- Added support for the new Acceleration/Altimeter Sensor (PS-2136A)
- Added support for the new calibration kit for the Water Quality Colorimeter (PS-2179) ==================================================
Resolved Issues
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CAP-4311 Fixed crash when exiting the application after certain cases of switching the y-axis measurement.
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.3.0
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This is a new feature release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the new features and bug fixes included in this release. ==================================================
New for v1.3.0
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- Added support for the new PASPORT Smart Gate sensor (PS-2180)
- Added support for the new Polarimeter (PS-2235)
- Added a new 'Add Wireless' button to Hardware Setup
- Added new Inverse and Inverse Square curve fits without X0 term.
- Added RPM and RPS to Angular Speed measurements
- Improved menu for digital channel adapters in Hardware Setup
- Added Cosine Squared Curve Fit
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Resolved Issues
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---- GRAPH ---- CAP-4155 Tools from other runs appear after opening file. CAP-4158 Curve fit on/off checkmark displays incorrectly with multiple runs CAP-4147 Crash - Selecting new run in graph under certain conditions CAP-4125 Auto scale not working for multi y axis with origin locked. CAP-4157 "Add similar measurements" not available to display both x and y positions of video tracked object CAP-3984 Auto scaling with 'All Axes Scale Together' enabled does not work properly without Auto scaling twice CAP-4110 Zero Level Threshold in Graph tool statistics is ignored ---- FFT ---- CAP-4248 Double axis display for FFT only changes number of bins on lower axis. ---- DATASTUDIO FILE IMPORT ---- CAP-3536 750 Digital Channel data collected in DataStudio does not transfer to Capstone CAP-3837 Duplicate calculation names not handled properly in DataStudio import CAP-3836 Nested derivative in imported DataStudio smooth calculation not working. ---- VIDEO/VIDEO ANALYSIS ---- CAP-4153 Autotracking hi-res movies crashes sometimes on Mac. CAP-4149 When a video is stopped and restarted, the overlay restarts from the beginning - not the current video frame ---- PASCO EXPERIMENT FILES ---- CAP-4199 Crash: Capstone crashes immediately when opening Lab 12 Projectile Motion (UI-5813) CAP-4191 Capstone file for EX-5550 crashes CAP-4299 Data entry in single row table in Series Parallel Circuits Lab very difficult ---- SENSOR/INTERFACE ---- CAP-4143 Calibration fails for PS-2172 pH when comma decimal delimiter. CAP-4259 PS-2176 High Sensitivity Light Sensor displays incorrect measurements CAP-4182 Photogate timing affected by sample rate when using a 500 interface CAP-4209 Crash when configuring a Timer with virtual photogates CAP-3482 Resolve the duplicate measurements of the Oxygen Gas Sensor CAP-4122 Pendulum Timer: Speed is calculated incorrectly ---- MISCELLANEOUS ---- CAP-4280 Incorrect undo behavior when playback slider control dragged.
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.2.1
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This is a maintenance release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the bug fixes included in this release and included below it are the features and fixes contained in the v1.2.0 release.
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Resolved Issues for v1.2.1
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- Fixed bug where translating the Graph plot area using a laptop touchpad would not work in some circumstances.
- Fixed bug resulting in an inability to use a custom photogate timer with a 500 interface.
- Fixed bug that resulted in an empty Journal HTML file
- Fixed bug that caused incorrect results in an FFT This is a feature release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the new features and bug fixes included in this release:
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.2.0
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his is a feature release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the new features and bug fixes included in this release: ==================================================
New Features
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Video analysis auto-tracking - Show velocity and acceleration vectors in video analysis - Rotational measurements available now for video analysis - Can enable use of the magnifier with the tools in video analysis - Allow direct entry of calibration value and change of units in video analysis display - Changed organization of video analysis object measurements in menus and Data Summary - New multi-coordinate Graph tool to view Y readings of multiple runs or multiple plot areas - Uncertainties now available for nonlinear curve fits - Create prediction data sets in the Graph - New, multiple Y-axes scaling behavior in the Graph - Ability to lock origins and scaling of multiple Y-axes in Graph - Ability to access run properties by right-clicking the run in a Graph - Ability to change data run properties by right-clicking the run in the Graph legend - Stronger highlighting to indicate the active Graph tool - Ability to delete Graph tools using the keyboard delete key - Taking an FFT data snapshot now also creates FFT data - Positive waveform options for 850 signal output #1 - Phase control of 850 signal outputs - H.264 video compression support for Windows through 3rd party codec - Added exposure controls for video recording - Added access to advanced camera settings provided by camera vendor - Table now detects row or column based user entered data entry - Controlling the visibility of the page tool palettes is now available in main menu - Added a data replay loop control - Ability to lock a run while in single-run mode of the Graph - Right-click access to appearance options for a run in the Graph - Improved Graph text annotation editing and auto-sizing - Improved options for synchronizing video to data - Improved exponential and inverse curve fits - Added support for Advanced Water Quality Sensor - Added new languages: Arabic, German, and Brazillian Portuguese ==================================================
Resolved Issues
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- Resolved several issues with importing DataStudio files - Fixed crash when trying to print a multiple page file on Mac OSX - Fixed bug where GLX data collected using a Digital or Analog adapter was not importing into Capstone - Fixed bug where two custom measurements with the same unit could not be placed on the same Graph axis - Fixed a problem in the Graph where the curve fit was applying to the wrong plot area when a run was recorded - Fixed problem with annotation boxes not restoring to correct positions on opening a file - Fixed problem trying to select a plot area to delete it
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.1.5
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This is a maintenance release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the
new enhancements and bug fixes included in this release:
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New Features
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* Added support for the new PASPORT Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (PS-2196)
* Added localisation's for Czech and Portuguese
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Resolved Issues
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* Default language of Capstone after installation did not attempt to match default language of Windows
* Opening of a file through a double-click not working properly on some Windows localisation's
* Scope display reverting to a previous trace when recording was stopped
* Oxygen Gas Sensor could not sample slower than once every 10 seconds
* Incorrect units for GLX Sound Sensor
* No Voltage measurement option for CI EKG Sensor
* PPM Oxygen reading was visible by default for Oxygen Gas Sensor (PS-2126A)
* DC waveforms can accidentally go to 0 Volts when Single Sweep mode is enabled
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.1.4
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This is a maintenance release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the
bug fixes included in this release:
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Resolved Issues
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* Fixed crash when exporting data.
* Fixed problem graphing one sensor measurement vs another while manual sampling.
* Fixed problem with 1-point calibration.
* Fixed crash entering video analysis mode after recording expository video (Mac OSX 10.9 only)
* Fixed bug where firmware upgrades for AirLink2, USBLinkA, Usb2SerialA, and Function Generator would fail on USB3 ports
* Fixed bug that prevented sample rate changes for some sensors when using the Xplorer GLX as an interface.
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.1.3
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This is a maintenance release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the
new enhancements and bug fixes included in this release:
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Resolved Issues
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* Fixed bug that was causing the Curve Fit to fail with 'Not enough selected points' in certain circumstances
* Fixed bug that was causing inadvertant Time axis scale changes when using two Oscilloscopes on the same page.
* Fixed bug that causing certain Capstone files to take a very long time opening.
* Fixed bug that was sometimes causing large amounts of sensor data to not replay properly.
* Fixed bug that was causing the PASPORT Force Sensor to stop working after sampling for a few minutes.
* Zero sensor now zeroes the Altitude measurement along with the Acceleration measurements of a 3-axis Accelerometer/Altimiter (PS-2136).
* Fixed bug that was causing odd numbers to appear for sample intervals of 1 hour for the 750.
* Fixed bug that was causing progress dialog issues when doing a firmware upgrade of the 850.
* Changing a generic measurement type for a measurement does not change the units if the measurements have the same unit types.
* Added enhancement to show a frame around the Movie display if it is currently displaying an empty frame.
* Fixed crash when Undo/Redo the enabling a selection in the Graph.
* Provide support for new license key types.
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.1.2
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This is a maintenance release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the
new enhancements and bug fixes included in this release:
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Enhancements
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* Added support for the Materials Test System
* Added support for Brolite power supplies
* Added right-click feature for a Data Summary measurement that makes it easier to change an experiment from one set of sensors to another
* Added ability to move Graph coordinates tool and slope tool using keyboard arrow keys when locked onto data
* Added ability to delete a calculation using the keyboard 'Delete' key
* Improved synchronisation of recorded video to sensor data on the Mac
* Improved the process of manually synchronising video to sensor data
* Help system update
* Improved data replay performance
* Default units for video analysis is now 'm' instead of 'cm'
* 850 Firmware Update
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Resolved Issues
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* Advanced Chemistry Sensor pH is unresponsive
* Resolved some bugs involving video frame rates and video analysis
* Problem performing a sensor calibration after taking a run
* SPARKLink only works with one channel on Windows 8.1
* Crash if GLX is removed while File Manager dialog is open
* Changing scale on one Scope display affects data on other Scope on same page
* Some instances of importing CSV data will fail
* Initial sweep frequency incorrect
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.1
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This is a minor feature release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the
new features, enhancements and bug fixes included in this release:
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New Features
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* Support for Mac OS X (v10.6 or higher)
* Localised for French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese
* New Histogram display
* Video Analysis
* Support for the 850 Expansion Port, including a Digital Output tool
* Journal
* Exclude or delete data values
* Import GLX files
* Import or export measurement data
* User defined error bars
* Weighted linear fits
* Custom biology calculations for use with Dissolved Oxygen and Spirometer sensors
* Add similar measurements to a Graph axis through the axis measurement selector
* New 'diff' calculation in calculator
* Support for AirLink2 and SPARKLink Air
* Application preferences
* New Peak Amplitude and Frequency Sensor for the 850 Signal Generator outputs
* New Peak Amplitude Sensor for analog inputs for the 850
* Added options for controlling the visibility of different sections of the Calculator
* Configure a Workbook to use small, medium or large fonts
* Specify a particular shape for the Workbook page
* Show preview data in displays while waiting for a start condition
* Show preview data in Graph while in Keep sample mode
* Support for new ScienceWorkshop auto-id sensors
* Help system
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Enhancements
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* Turn smoothing on or off for selected runs/sets in the Graph
* Turn curve fits on or off in the Graph
* Delete active tools using the delete toolbar button (red X)
* Move digital and analog probes by dragging them in Hardware Setup
* Improved print quality
* Resize tools panel
* Improved number formatting options for the Graph coordinates tool
* Zero certain sensors from the sampling controls palette
* Improved appearance of the curve fit annotation
* Improved location for annotation pointer for area under the curve in Graph
* Run on Graph does not change when you change the measurement on the y-axis
* Graph automatically auto-scales when a QuickCalc is chosen
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Resolved Issues
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* Start condition on a measurement not honouring default units
* Various DataStudio 1.9 file open bugs
* "Is Below" stop condition inadvertently changed to "Rises Above"
* User defined curve fit changes on second run
* Many other major and minor bug fixes
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Release Notes for PASCO Capstone v1.0.2
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This is a maintenance release of the PASCO Capstone software. Noted below are the minor enhancements and bug fixes included in this release:
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Enhancements
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* Expression entry box in user-defined curve fit, table, and signal generator now shows the expression error when you hover over the entry box.
* Added the ability to change the sign of certain sensor measurements in the sensor properties.
* Added the option to draw the FFT bars as filled or unfilled.
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Resolved Issues
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Major Issues
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* Fixed crash involving saved graph tools.
* Fixed bug where a start condition on one sensor measurement would result in no data for a different sensor measurement sampling at a different rate.
* Fixed crash when trying to auto-scale a graph without any data. Also fixed other potential crash problems under certain scaling conditions.
* Fixed bug where the PASPort Sound Level Sensor was not showing the dBA measurement.
* Fixed bug in a derivative calculation involving two, non-Time measurements that was resulting in erroneously plotted data(e.g. Titration experiment with derivative vs. volume)
* Fixed crash bug involving resizing of Workbook displays.
* Fixed crash bug with user defined curve fits.
* Fixed bug causing an interaction between two CI-6538 Rotary Motion Sensors.
* Fixed potential crash at startup with a 750 interface.
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* Fixed bug where an expression to control frequency, amplitude or voltage were ignored if there was an expression controlling the On/Off state of the signal generator.
* Change output voltage limit from +/-5v to +/-10v when the Power Amplifier II is being used on the 750. Also fixed bug that was producing incorrect voltage output when using the Power Amp.
* Fixed bug that made it so the editing of a custom timer was not undoable.
* Fixed bug that was causing the curve fit annotation box to jump around.
* Fixed bug in the graph delta tool that was causing the first point to move when adjusting the second point.
* Fixed bug that was causing a non-zero time value for the first data point when auto-zeroing feature was enabled.
* Fixed bug to prevent Scope discontinuities when using a 500 interface.
* Fixed bug that was not turning off the 750 output when it was set to Auto.
* Fixed bug in Future Data Appearance options for Graph not saved with the experiment.
EX-5519 Variable-g Pendulum Experiment File (9.6 MB – .zip)
EX-5520 Large Amplitude Pendulum Experiment File (18.5 MB – .zip)
EX-5521 Torsional Pendulum Experiment File (2.6 MB – .zip)
EX-5522 Driven Damped Harmonic Oscillations Experiment File (9.6 MB – .zip)
EX-5523 Chaos Experiment File (144 MB – .zip)