Release Notes
Copyright 2008 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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| 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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