Release Notes
Copyright 2010 SoftWright LLC
This document describes changes and corrections to the SoftWright software. Enhancements that are described in Maintenance Subscription features are not included in this listing. For a more complete description of SoftWright products, see Radio Engineering Software Products. Please send questions to support@softwright.com
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Function |
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| 20100525 | 2340 | ||
| Antenna Elevation | Add better descriptive labels on Antenna Elevation Form | ||
| 20100510 | 2339 | ||
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HDPath Google Earth HDMapper Google Earth |
Fix problem writing KML file with international regional settings | ||
| 20100423 | 2338 | ||
| HDPath Link Budget | Insert additional error checking for problem on spreadsheet | ||
| 20100408 | 2337 | ||
| HDPath Microwave | Enable TPO and other Fixed Facility fields for microwave link even if no prop models are licensed | ||
| 20100310 | 2336 | ||
| HDPath | Fix problem with distance labels on paths shorter than 1km or 1mi | ||
| 20100303 | 2335 | ||
| HDAutoPath | Add "silent" mode to suppress warning messages about topo data | ||
| HDAutoPath | Fix problem with writing correct ERP for autopath file with directional antennas | ||
| Fixed Facility Import | Update site elevation for CALC import field | ||
| 20100208 | 2333 | ||
| Transmission Line Loss | Fix problem not updating when frequency changed | ||
| 20100127 | 2332 | ||
| HDMapper KML Export |
On KML export, turn off lat-lon tic marks Restore only layers that were previously visible |
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HDCoverage HDAutoPath HDSpectrum |
Be sure previous Task ID values are not re-used when Task is deleted | ||
| HDPath Antenna Elev | Clarify labeling on results form | ||
| HDPath Microwave | Fix problem for high rain rates in CCIR rain attenuation model | ||
| 20100107 | 2330 | ||
| TAP6 menu | add Map-Image Viewer menu | ||
| HDMapper | add test for world file when loading image file | ||
| Microwave QuickLink | fix error if null entry in transmission line database | ||
| TopoScript |
update script for .BIL format to comply with USGS "Zunits = NO" defaults to meters |
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| HDCoverage | improved speed and precision selecting map to display based on facility coordinates | ||
| 20091204 | 2328 | ||
| TAP6 menu | Allow buttons enabled if only using shadow module and not other propagation models | ||
| TAP6 menu | fix configuration problem not defaulting to use Global Land Cover data | ||
| HDPath | fix scaling problem when using "Bend LOS" option | ||
| HDPath | fix problem with antennas specified MSL | ||
| HDPath | fix "type mismatch" error if frequency was blank | ||
| 20091030 | 2327 | ||
| HDPath microwave | Fix problem with space diversity ratio | ||
| 20091014 | 2325 | ||
| Intermod | Fix problem with divide by zero for small intermod studies | ||
| HDPath GoogleEarth | Validate site elevations not blank | ||
| 20090928 | 2323 | ||
| Topo Utilities | Test input coordinates for valid values | ||
| 20090915 | 2321 | ||
| HDMapper | Fix problem with lat-lon tic marks in different Windows Regional Settings | ||
| TopoScript | Add ability to read recently changed USGS BIL file format | ||
| 20090824 | 2317 | ||
| Utilities Talk-Back Margin | Fix problem in Talk-Back Margin utility; was not automatically recomputing when values were changed | ||
| Transmission Line Editor | Fix problem changing from one library file to another in the same session | ||
| 20090815 | 2315 | ||
| HDMapper | Fix timing intermittent issue that was causing "Serious Error" when loading or manipulating map, such as using scroll bars on map | ||
| 20090718 | 2314 | ||
| Utilities TalkBack Margin calculation | Fix non-functioning utility (was loading wrong form) | ||
| HDSpectrum | Fix error if filter option checked but no filter specified | ||
| HDCoverage | Fix error trying to run Locked Task | ||
| Topo Index | Fix problem opening table to view index | ||
| HDPath | Remove extraneous box drawn on profile in BoxZoom mode if profile was double-clicked | ||
| 20090702 | 2313 | ||
| Topo Utilities | Convert DEM to BIL format; "Use datum for all files" option | ||
| 20090627 | 2312 | ||
| Topo Utilities | Convert DEM to BIL format; allow manual entry of coordinate datum for older format files that did not contain datum in header | ||
| HDPath | Show Fixed Facility info in bold | ||
| 20090608 | 2310 | ||
| Composite Study | Fix problem if some component studies deleted | ||
| HDMapper | Test layer extents to protect against trying to load invalid map layers (UTM coordinates, etc) | ||
| HDMapper | Color selection form - set size based on the number of colors boxes to set (some boxes were off bottom of form) | ||
| 20090513 | 2309 | ||
| HDSpectrum | Copy source file when copying Task | ||
| 20090504 | 2308 | ||
| Utilities Menu |
Update functions to fix problem with 64-bit systems:
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| 20090427 | 2306 | ||
| Utilities Menu |
Update functions to fix problem with 64-bit systems:
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| Microwave QuickLink | Fix confusion between "m" and "m " for meters | ||
| HDPath Microwave Link | Fix problem when form was minimized | ||
| 20090416 | 2305 | ||
| Intermod | Fix problem with text buffers in intermod report; was not clearing previous results | ||
| 20090409 | 2303 | ||
| Print Preview | Print full datum description instead of abbreviation (such as NAD83 instead of LL83 | ||
| 20090408 | 2302 | ||
| Print Preview | Suppress printing of blank Fixed Facility Fields | ||
| 20090407 | 2301 | ||
| Print Preview | Fix problem creating folder for first page layout template | ||
| 20090407 | 2301 | ||
| Fixed Facility database | Add export to .CSV comma delimited files | ||
| 20090407 | 2301 | ||
| HDPath | Fix problem with "Show field at mouse" if Mouse Location window was not open | ||
| 20090321 | 2299 | ||
| TopoScript | Fix problem reading older .BIL files with different "void" value | ||
| 20090318 | 2297 | ||
| HDSpectrum | "Show Text" menu option for displaying results | ||
| 20090304 | 2295 | ||
| Antenna import | Fix problem with import files mixing tabs and spaces | ||
| 20090203 | 2290 | ||
| HDSpectrum import | Check for multiple sheet names in CSV files | ||
| 20091217 | 2278 | ||
| HDPath | Fix LOS color setting with "Bend LOS" option | ||
| 20081216 | 2277 | ||
| Print Preview | Check for valid printer setting | ||
| 20081210 | 2274 | ||
| Print Preview | Fix problem reading page layout templates | ||
| 20081202 | 2272 | ||
| HDPath Print Preview | Fix error on LU Legend if LU not included | ||
| 20081128 | 2271 | ||
| TalkBack | Exclude shadow studies from calculation | ||
| 20081112 | 2270 | ||
| TAP6 Menu | Fix "Subscript out of range" error when adding items | ||
| 20081105 | 2269 | ||
| AutoPath | Add test for valid file names to save text and image | ||
| 20081029 | 2266 | ||
| HDMapper Export Grid to Shapefile | Fix problem not allowing new filename | ||
| HDCoverage | Fix problem with duplicated target coordinates | ||
| HDPath Reflection Points |
Fix "CLEAR" and "BLOCKED" label problem Add CLEAR and BLOCKED info to print function |
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| 20081014 | 2265 | ||
| Fixed Facility Import | Verify coordinate datum before importing | ||
| 20081008 | 2263 | ||
| Print preview | Fix problem saving font names | ||
| 20081007 | 2262 | ||
| HDPath | Fix path distance not labeled on expanded graphic | ||
| 20081002 | 2261 | ||
| HDPath | Fix "Element not found" error with "Bend LOS" option | ||
| 20081001 | 2260 | ||
| Open/Save dialog box | Fix problem not displaying dialog box | ||
| 20080920 | 2259 | ||
| Microwave Reliability | Add "Lenkurt Limit" option checkbox | ||
| HDPath | Add more information for excessive point count / long path warning | ||
| 20080828 | 2257 | ||
| TalkBack and Composite Studies | Fix problem writing invalid symbol types for map | ||
| HDPath | Fix problem with box-zoom cancel with right-click | ||
| 20080820 | 2256 | ||
| Field Recalc function | Fix missing file for running field strength recalc from TAP6 menu | ||
| 20080820 | 2254 | ||
| Contour from Radial Study |
Fix problem interpolating contours from previous radial studies; Display previous contour studies to use as well as radial studies |
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| 20080817 | 2253 | ||
| HDSpectrum | fix problem with invalid file names for Print Report function | ||
| 20080813 | 2252 | ||
| HDAntenna | default to last used library and ID | ||
| 20080811 | 2251 | ||
| HDSpectrum | add Print Report to Report Menu | ||
| 20080810 | 2250 | ||
| HDSpectrum | verify valid frequencies even if "Use TX" and "Use RX" boxes are checked. if all were blank or null entries an error resulted | ||
| HDPath | Fix box zoom error | ||
| 20080809 | 2249 | ||
| HDPath Print Preview | add reverse azimuth value | ||
| Print Preview Templates | allow leading spaces on labels to give more control over spacing in layout | ||
| HDAntenna | disable plot buttons if no pattern is loaded | ||
| HDAntenna | set min plot for dB patterns to -30 to better match view of manufacturers' published patterns | ||
| 20080729 | 2248 | ||
| HDAntenna | fix incorrect mouse tip gain values on pattern plot | ||
| 20080728 | 2247 | ||
| HDPath expanded graphic | fix problem saving zoom values | ||
| 20080725 | 2246 | ||
| Coordinate entry with international Regional Settings | Fixed problem entering Lat-Lon under non-US settings using "," for decimal and "." for thousands separator. | ||
| 20080724 | 2245 | ||
| HDCoverage Bounded Tile Study Setup | Fix problem selecting boundary after changing maps; was keeping reference to previous map layer, which caused error if new map did not contain that layer | ||
| Antenna import | Add NSMA import filter | ||
| Fixed Facility Interface | Fix problem with disabled sections becoming enabled on Edit | ||
| HDMapper Plot dBm levels | Fix problem switching to dBm for radial studies | ||
| 20080714 | 2244 | ||
| HDCoverage Select Default Template | Fix problem with wrong map template type (filled or points) | ||
| 20080630 | 2242 | ||
| Composite Study Setup | Check for minimum step value to ensure it is greater than smallest component study step value | ||
| 20080602 | 2238 | ||
| HDCoverage Field Preview | Right-click to remove preview points on map | ||
| HDPath | Improved message top identify missing NED elevation files for gaps in path profile | ||
| 20080424 | 2236 | ||
| Export Coverage to Grid | Fix default output file extent to .GRD | ||
| HDPath | Fix error opening saved path from TAP6Menu Recent Paths list | ||
| 20080416 | 2234 | ||
| Export Coverage to Grid | Fix error exporting Tile to Grid file | ||
| Fixed Facility Interface | On TX to RX copy function, compute RX required field | ||
| HDCoverage | Check for valid TX antenna height (MSL not below site MSL) | ||
| 20080314 | 2228 | ||
| HDMapper | Fix error drawing Land Use layer | ||
| 20080310 | 2227 | ||
| HDCoverage | Warning if no map layers found for Fixed Facility site | ||
| AutoPath | Fix error if "Use Surface Features" with no files | ||
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20080220 |
2226 |
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| TaskZIP Utility |
Additional files for support diagnostics |
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20080226 |
2225 |
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| TAP6 Installation |
New function to copy FAQ files |
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20080226 |
2224 |
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| TAP6 Menu |
Add startup test for SWDataSm configuration version |
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20080225 |
2223 |
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| HDPath |
Fix problem with Basic Mapping only system if coordinate datum is left blank (force to WGS84) |
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20080223 |
2222 |
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| TaskZIP utility |
Add TaskZIP to TAP Configuration menu |
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20080221 |
2221 |
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| Antenna Editor |
Fix import problem in Generic filter with files containing both tabs and spaces as field separators |
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20080220 |
2219 |
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| HDCoverage; Foreign Task Import |
Force option to save Fixed Facility and Mobile Facility on ReConnect to database |
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20080216 |
2218 |
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| HDCoverage; Use Global Land Cover files outside of US |
Add patch to use Global Land Cover data; fixed problem finding some GLC files. "Land Use files not found" message is still displayed (to be corrected) but GLC effects are automatically applied after the study is run |
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| HDPath; compute path by specifying Azimuth and Distance | Change the description of the Receiver Fixed Facility that is created when the target coordinates are computed. Put the Transmit Facility description first, such as "My Site Az 90, 20km" This will display the site alphabetically with the source site in the Facility pulldown list. | ||
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200802 |
2217 |
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| AutoPath; Fixed Facility to AutoPath file function |
Fix "Run" button to load AutoPath function instead of HDPath. This enables editing of AutoPath study before launching |
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| Antenna Lookup |
When antenna is retrieved from library (using the "..." lookup button) lock
the major lobe gain value; editing the value (e.g., in HDCoverage) will
cause confusion since the manually changed gain value will not match the
major lobe gain value in the manufacturer's library When changing antenna orientation or tilt, do not clear gain and description value. |
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200802 |
2216 |
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| AutoPath |
Fix versioning problem. On some systems, new version was not being installed and older version was remaining. |
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200802 |
2215 |
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| HDPath Microwave Link Budget |
Correct equation for Frequency Diversity Improvement Factor; Don't print empty "diversity improvement" info for non-diversity system Show reliability and outage time for Frequency Diversity systems |
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20080205 |
2214 |
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HDPath; Link Budget antenna orientation validation |
Eliminated superfluous "0dB down from major lobe" message |
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20080204 |
2213 |
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HDPath; click to zoom |
Add clear profile graphic and add hourglass; on long paths that took several seconds to draw it appeared nothing was happening |
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HDPath; Reverse Path button |
Fixed problem that Reverse Path did not work after "Long Path" warning message |
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HDPath; check valid elevation point |
Fixed validation when bending LOS down instead of terrain up; skipping validation when bending LOS down resulted in vertical lines under profile especially with missing 30-meter .DTA file points |
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20080201 |
2212 |
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HDPath; Link Budget antenna orientation validation |
Add calculation of how many dB down from major lobe gain results from antenna orientation off path azimuth |
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20080131 |
2211 |
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HDPath Link Budget |
Add warning for link budget if antenna model and ID is present but orientation does not match path azimuth |
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20080130 |
2210 |
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Area Coverage Field Recalculation studies |
Exclude shadow studies, which would be meaningless when using power and gain changes to re-compute field strength values |
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Fixed Facility Antenna Lookup |
On clear antenna pattern ("X" button) disable antenna mounting (orientation, tilt) since these are not used if no antenna directional pattern is specified |
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Area Coverage Field Recalculation studies |
Allow recalculated study results to be used as source for another recalculation |
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Area Coverage Field Recalculation studies |
Allow recalculated study to be loaded into HDCoverage, but with Fixed Facility interface disconnected from database, since changes for recalculation (antenna, orientation, ERP) no longer match Fixed Facility record from the original source study |
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HDMapper export for Google Earth |
Use full bitmap file name instead of "shortname" to correct problem with Google Earth not finding image file |
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20080121 |
2209 |
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HDPath |
Set better default size for initial loading of HDPath |
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Antenna Editor Import |
Be sure imported Generic (Planet) patterns have gain referenced to major lobe |
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Antenna Editor Import |
Update dialog box for opening multiple files for import |
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Antenna Editor |
Fix "No Current Record" error opening new antenna with no elevation pattern |
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HDMapper Mouse Tips |
Depress Mouse Tips button, click another layer to turn off Mouse Tips |
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HDMapper Add Level for Coverage Layer |
Set default value for level to maximum field strength value in results file; old way (split the difference between maximum level and maximum value in file was too confusing) |
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HDPath; load saved profile |
Hide profile graphic to avoid "flashing" during loading different parts of saved profile |
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HDMapper Coverage Layer Set Level |
update Mobile Lookup to HDMobile TAP6 lookup interface |
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20080117 |
2208 |
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HDAutoPath |
Fix problem loading AutoPath function |
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20080103 |
2207 |
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HDPath Microwave Link Budget Rain Attenuation |
Add better error handling for Rain Attenuation lookup functions |
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20071231 |
2206 |
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HDCoverage, create ShapeFile for HDMapper |
Display only file name, not complete path, to fit on progress form label |
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20071207 |
2004 |
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Land Use |
Search sub-folders for Global Land Cover files |
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20071205 |
2203 |
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Propagation Models HDPath, HDCoverage |
Add Specialized Mobile Radio to model selection list |
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20071113 |
2202 |
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TAP6 Menu |
Add warning message when clicking tree headers (Recent Coverage, etc.) when nothing has been added. |
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HDSpectrum |
Fix problem with spectrum analyzer size on initial display, problem resizing frames on HDSpectrum form |
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