WHAT`S
NEW IN SuperSMITH(R)?
Quick Access
Here:
SuperSMITH 5.0 Weibull and Earlier
SuperSMITH 5.0 Visual and Earlier
SuperSMITH 5.0 YBath(TM) and Earlier
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Key
Features and Revision History
KEY FEATURES (MOST ARE NOT AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE):
*
Complete interval maximum likelihood capability easily accessible
*
Expanded interval/probit analysis capability with Kaplan-Meier method and
clipboard probit data entry
*
Exclusive set comparison techniques with 1) modified likelihood ratio test, 2)
confidence bound comparison at B-value and 3) likelihood contours
*
Test planning with any number of allowed failures (less than test sample size),
life/reliability/confidence requirement testing or demonstration of improvement
*
Normal, Lognormal, Gumbel distributions added to Weibull in test requirements
*
Binomial(bi) as well as Fisher Matrix(fm) and
Likelihood Ratio(lr) and Pivotal Monte Carlo
confidence at any % for point-by-point data
*
Probit confidence and Greenwood`s confidence at any % for grouped data
*
Calculator functions - binomial, chi-squared, gamma, Poisson
*
Three parameter solution with either rank regression or maximum likelihood
*
Abernethy Risk w/ Abernethy Additional for occurrence forecasting
*
Probabilistic - Strength/Load, Life/Usage, and tail comparison for accelerated
testing
*
Easy accelerated testing analysis - Parameter as function of engineering
variable (PFEV)
*
Six-Sigma metric display (Ppk, PPM, etc.) for
Weibull, Lognormal, Normal, and Gumbel distributions
*
Automated warranty data analysis using the probability plot models
*
Unlimited number of failures and suspensions using the frequency table format.
*
Expanded batch capability especially useful for network operation of software
*
Alternate Language capability (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German,
Italian, Swedish, Dutch, and 5 + more)
*
General and advanced scientific plotting
*
Curve fitting (new data set added with 101 points)
*
Crow/AMSAA reliabililty growth made easy
*
Crow/AMSAA forecasting (Fulton Risk)
*
Functions - data independent
*
Transforms - global edit of data based on functions
*
Display alternatives - XY plot (linear/log/Arrhenius), Bar chart, Pie Graph
*
Calculator functions for probability - binomial, chi-squared, gamma, Poisson
*
Cumulative Distribution (CDF), Hazard (HDF), Probability Density (PDF) and
Reliability (RDF) plotting from SuperSMITH(TM) Weibull file
*
Aggregate Cumulative Hazard (ACH) plotting from SuperSMITH(TM) Weibull file
*
Unlimited number of data using the frequency table format.
*
Expanded batch capability especially useful for network operation of software
*
Automated warranty data analysis using the Crow/AMSAA model
*
Unique mixture solutions for 4-parameter, 5-parameter, and 7-parameter models
to user-entered data
*
No requirement to `partition` the data beforehand
*
Regression and maximum likelihood estimate methods
*
Likelihood ratio strength of mixture solution indication
*
Charts highly customized for colors, fonts, symbols, and scales
*
Results such as actions, graphics, and notes stored for later review in a `Log`
window
*
Option to save Log window results as a rich text file
NOTE:
Our WeibullSMITH(TM) software for personal computers pioneered the way as
the first widely-used Weibull engineering program starting in the middle
1980`s. Then our SuperSMITH package, with WinSMITH(TM)
Weibull + WinSMITH Visual + WinSMITH
Ybath, took over as the most popular Weibull
Engineering program available. These three programs were then bundled into SuperSMITH(R).
SuperSMITH 6.0 is a major upgrade
from the previous 5.0DT, with improved user interface, program organization,
and added features.
User
Interface.
Program
Organization
New
Features
(MOST RECENT CHANGES AT TOP, THEN DOWN TO EARLIEST)
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SuperSMITH(R) 6.0 and Later Revision History
>>> For Earlier Versions (1.0 to 5.0), Scroll Down
Further
6.0AK - 14 Jul 2023
(File Version 6.0.0.111)
Abernethy Risk :
Added Event Probability to option B
. . . "Standard"
adds a unit when probability >0.5
. . . "Event
Probability" adds a unit when probability > 1
SSHelp: Updated version check
in Help/System File Check
YBath: Improved mixture
initial estimates, solution speed, pdf plots, parameters to clipboard
Add capability for
timed licenses. Can now view/change licenses with option W
on setup.
Created Student Version
via license key
Improved SSV for
startup data set manipulation
Several items added on calculator
Increased # occurrences
to 1,000,000 per data set
Add Units option on
test menu
Start pre-loading menus
with mouse move for faster menu displays
Improved label and icon
layout alignment
HDF (Hazard
Distribution Function) can now be on log-log scaling
Improved menu
navigation for arrow keys, Home/End/PgUp/PgDn
Alt Key menus can now
cycle with left/right arrows
Minor updates to
Weibull Dice form and message boxes
6.0AJ - 11 Jan 2023
(File Version 6.0.0.110)
SSHelp: . . . Add version
check to Help/System File Check
SSHelp: . . . Updated menus
to match "look and feel" of main program
Add EULA to About
dialog box, updated FF Logo
<alt> keys now
turn off after 3 seconds of no action
6.0AI - Skipped
6.0AH - 14 Dec 2022
(File Version 6.0.0.108)
SSHelp: Add 000 separator and
decimal separator to System File Check, Update Plots not in handbook
Fixed error with decimal/comma
for decimal separator in version number
Improved response for
file drag/drop on smithw.exe, or -H (Linger) in batch call
Set colors don't change
when new file is opened with existing data
AR (Abernethy Risk) set
Wauben Modified if in a batch call
Updated Curve Fit in
SSV (cubic, polynomial, etc)
6.0AG - 19 Nov 2022
(File Version 6.0.0.107)
BatchOp - Duplicated batch
operation code from Sub-FylDin to Sub-FylDinSSW
Dice Icon - Special MC
- Menu item "F" made active again for MC type MPV
AR (Abernethy Risk) -
Removed leading and trailing spaces for variable sequence input
NRE (Nelson Recurrent
Events) - Added box around "Nelson" on plot
Set Delete - Removed
requirement to recalc for remaining data sets
BPR (Barringer Process
Reliability) - Deleted "Wilkins Modified" option
Menu
Update - Allow 1- and 2-line menu items if short list to avoid need to scroll
6.0AF - 2 Nov 2022
(File Version 6.0.0.106)
* Marker Line logic
improved to see added line immediately
* Batch operation
speed improved
6.0AE - 20 Sep 2022
(File Version 6.0.0.105)
* Commercial Release
(6.0AA-6.0AD were beta versions)
* Updated Sample
Menu - show parameter values, list options.
* Updated YBath estimates for faster solutions. Likelihood
ratio check for updated
. . . SSV report shows
corresponding axis info
* SSV Optimum
Replacement shows Optimum, Planned, and Unplanned
* Optimum
Replacement Value plot now includes planned and unplanned costs.
* Monte Carlo Sample
from Sample updated for Interval MLE and print to file
* On Screen Keyboard
icon added on main input menus
* Updated User
display options and allow user to save 2 configurations
* Weibull Dice
updated for languages and saving data when exiting.
* Data paste from
clipboard defaults to next set.
* Updated Abernethy
Risk and Optimum Replacement headers.
* Larger menu
symbols in Weibull Library.
* Updated number
menu for data input symbols
* Hide Form2 during
batch processing.
6.0AD - 24 Jun 2022
(File Version 6.0.0.104)
* Added click menus
on tab labels when small icons showing
* Add setup items to
switch between Touch and Device (mouse) quickly
* Changed default to
small icons (not Big Touch screen)
* pAD now indicates "---", not "0.100"
when Suspensions
* Reduced menu
flicker
* Improved Batch
operation
6.0AC - 06 May 2022
(File Version 6.0.0.103)
* Added Filipino,
Romanian Language
* Added <alt>
menu so most actions can be done with keyboard
. . . See First
Time User for details
* Reduced messagebox size
* Updates to Windows
Batch functions
* Updated
Print/Export Menu
* Add space on menu
so Touch/Drag can highlight choice
* Large Tool-tips when small icon is active
* Updated Rank Table
output for better alignment
* Help program updated
for start-up
6.0AB - 11 Apr 2022
(File Version 6.0.0.102)
* Added White on
Blue Menu highlights with mouse movement
* <Enter> on
main form will do Monte Carlo, even if Monte Carlo is not on the visible tab
* Options on Setup,
Main Display Options
- Big/Small icons
- Select tab with
mouseover
- Data grid edit Keyboard/Menu
- Windows OSK (On
Screen Keyboard) for text editing
- Menu bar size
Normal or 1 line
- Options on Big
Plot (Was on Setup menu)
- Show Y value on
Data grid (Was on Setup menu)
* Reviewed Font
names/sizes, Aligned font on main tabs.
* Results window can
be resized
* Updated yellow
highlight feature
* Changed default
start to full screen. (Change in Setup, Start/Lock)
* Common File
Open/Close Routine
* Updated Monte
Carlo Parameter selection for mixtures
* Improved
Likelihood Contours
6.0AA - 31 Dec 2021
(File Version 6.0.0.101)
* This is a major
upgrade which includes:
* Overall Program:
* Improved
touch-screen usage with common large icon interface and large scroll bars
- Menu scrolling
with mouse wheel, touch/drag, or arrow keys
* Number input
includes on-screen number pad
* Integration of
SSW/SSV/SSY/SmithDice/HPGL2WMF/YBMacro
into one core program.
* Menu forms
remember last screen and location
* Updated Playtime
with new cases
* Software
Functions/Features
* New Missing Data
Estimate
* New Library
Features
* New Logbook to
store notes and results
* New Report Form
for tables of data output, rather than overwriting plot.
* Improved MLE t0
calculations
* New Path of
Steepest Ascent algorithm for Mixture analysis
* New Inspect Option
#1 for Mixture Analysis
* Improved Mixture
analysis/choices in SSW
* Combine data sets
for overall reliability
* Updated r^2
calculation for Weibayes plots
* SuperSMITH Key for Full/Demo/Student use.
* Special Instructor
features for class use.
* Increased points
for contour plots
* Help file shows
current screen resolution
* Plotting: Common
plot layout in all 3 programs
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SuperSMITH(R) 5.0 and Earlier Revision
History
(for SSV and SSY, Scroll Down Further):
SuperSMITH 5.0 Visual and Earlier
SuperSMITH 5.0 YBath(TM) and Earlier
'5.0DT
- 23 Dec 2021 (File Version 5.0.0.420)
'
Abernethy Risk: Risk Analysis Types "Standard" & "RBA1
Occurrence" now close for single installation equipment [Propst, B.]
'5.0DS
- 28 Oct 2021 (File Version 5.0.0.419)
'METHOD/INPUT:
Expanded 'Insp1' solution for rr Weibayes
[T. Marquart]
'HELP
FILE: Updated large Icons, added Screen Resolution, Windows 11 detection
'5.0DR
- 04 May 2021 (File Version 5.0.0.418)
'LABEL
Y-AXIS: Transposing for Side-By-Side label senses all colors in font
'COMMON
BETA: Revised code to account for unsolved slope (=0) [Marquart]
'CONTOURS
WITH UNSOLVED DATA SETS: Improved labels on SSV plot [Marquart]
'HELP
FILE: Updated Large Icons
'SMITHDICE:
Improved Language dropdown
'5.0DQ
- 12 Oct 2020 (File Version 5.0.0.417)
'Distribution
Analysis: Added "3P=NO For Discovery Data" for Weibull 3P with
Discovery in data set
'Confidence
Menu: Show Option "P..." as comment only (no "P") if method
<> lr
'Dice
Program: Added YB_Math module for virus tolerance
'Language
files in subroutine rather than separate files
'HELP
FILE: Added Acronym list to help file
'HELP
FILE: Large Icon format for tablets
'HELP
FILE: <Shift><F3> to find previous item on page
'HELP
FILE: Font Size now applies to Help text as well as directory tree
'5.0DP
-25 May 2020 (File Version 5.0.0.416)
'Color
Choices: Expanded/Improved selection
'Added
Language options to SuperSMTH(R) Dice
'HELP
File: Added file Size to in System File Check
'Setup1.exe
Modification to address "Invalid Line in Setup Information File" on
certain computer configurations.
'5.0D0
- Skipped
'5.0DN
-06 Apr 2020 (File Version 5.0.0.414)
'Update
of Language Files
'5.0DM
- 30 Mar 2020 (File Version 5.0.0.413)
'Assurance:
Improved curve placement for Gumbel Upper using fm confidence
'Chi-Squared
Solution: Now handles up to 32000 degrees of freedom, esp. for Abernethy Risk
(R. Schop)
'New
Program: Added SuperSMITH(R) Dice access
'5.0DL
- 20 Jan 2020 (File Version 5.0.0.412)
'Print
Setup Delay: Removed beginning delay for printer access
'Distribution
Analysis: Only asks to change to 'optimum' if large data set
'File
Input: Limited mle unbiasing method to appropriate
for specified model
HELP
File: Renamed "Product Information" to "Product Information
& Benchmarking"
HELP
File: Added list format to the Benchmarking Section
HELP
File: Added SW version verification notes in Benchmarking Section
'5.0DK
- 07 Oct 2019 (File Version 5.0.0.411)
'3D
Plot: Made input change icon more robust for new changes selected in menu
'Automatic
Point Quantity Merge: Changed logic for better use of absolute value (A. Jochimczyk)
'Method/Input:
Activated menu item H for current equations
'Distribution
Analysis: Clarified likelihood results
HELP
File: Renamed "File" menu item to "Home"
HELP
File: Added Home/System Files Check menu item to check system files
HELP
File: Added Home/Find SS Files menu item to search for program and data directories
HELP
File: Modified Search so words like "probit" will show
definitions/icons before the flow chart
'5.0DJ
- 21 Jan 2019 (File Version 5.0.0.410)
'Mixture/Batch
Detect: Added option to change detect % (R. Schop)
'MLE
Update Improved: Ref: SAE Class 11 DEC 2018
'Ssmple / Special Data Sets: Changed AIAG menu item letters
from A-F to R-W
'Set
Comparison: LR Test improved for Normal and LogNormal
'Splash
Screen and About: Changed "LLC" to "(TM)" and added new
logo image
'5.0DI
- Skipped for disambiguation
'5.0DH
- 24 Aug 2018 (File Version 5.0.0.408)
'Demonstrate/Sample
Menu: Bypassed compiler issue with error checking routine
'Demonstrate/Sample
Menu: Improved logic for menu interaction
'3-Parameter
Weibull: Removed nuisance message about special curve type
'Plot:
Distribution abbreviation improved for Gumbel
'5.0DG
- 05 JUN 2018 (File Version 5.0.0.407)
'Drop-Down
Menus: Matched cursor with highlight
'Grid
Menus: Replaced checkboxes with asterisks for future larger formatting
'Right
Mouse-Button: De-activated exit question
'Number
Entry Box: Increased size in preparation for new bigger icons, etc.
'3D
Likelihood Plot: Added solution parameter values if only one data set
'3D
Likelihood Plot: Reinstated function of Exit icon
'Additional
Uncertainty: Improved consistency of lower bound adjustment
'Abernethy
Risk: Planned Suspension calculation improved: (R. Unkle
& colleague)
'Demonstration
/ Sample: Limited display for input parameters to active model
'Distribution
Analysis: 3P Weibull change to 2P Weibull clears all t0
'5.0DF
- 7 APR 2018 (File Version 5.0.0.406)
'About/Opening
Screen: Improved language translation
'DEMO:
Added "Paste" icon for DEMO to FULL Special Name input
'DEMO:
Removed Change From Full To DEMO
'Former
Results: Added unique file names to avoid filename "collision"
'Languages:
Added new words for About / Opening screen
'Abernethy
Risk: Mixture model input improved for accuracy
'BPR:
Added flags for XI% display and TL$ display
'BPR:
Made XI% and TL$ available only with unlocking password in DEMO
'DEMO:
Modified allowable test planning inputs
'DEMO:
Modified optimum replacement inputs
'Normal/Lognormal
mle: Re-instated solution for occurrences only
'Simulation
Display: Added "prr%" option for Fit
Comparison + Display
'5.0DE
--03 MAR 2018 (File Version 5.0.0.405)
'Calculator:
Added "H...Gaussian (Normal)" option
'Code:
Changed subroutines starting "wpgage", etc.
to "ParamBoxSSW_P", etc.
'Data
Identification on Plot: Added to on-plot zoom capability (per T. Marquart)
'Display:
Added plotting indication in header for large slow-loading data sets
'DEMO
version: idemodatareal% changed to idemodatachange%
'DEMO
version: Data altering includes input Y-Values
'Error
Checking: Added to routines accessed with Form2.Picture1 (the plot)
'Former
Results: Assigned top of image as first location of main results
'Language:
Added "Home" to translatable words
'Output:
Save Parameter Only To Clipboard enhanced to add
Marker Line values
'Output:
Save Parameter Only To Clipboard added to Visual for
Crow/AMSAA values
'BPR:
Added 'Wilkins Modified' type
'BPR:
Added option for TL$ on plot
'Confidence:
Added message to delete Single Set Confidence Only for contour test
'Dimensions:
Expanded maximum quantity of data sets to 16 (per T. Marquart)
'Goodness
of Fit for AD: Clarified low value display
'mle-Interval Solution: Improved
starting point and final results (per T. Marquart)
'mle Modified Solution: Added RBAjjm solution (per Juanjo Mindeguia)
'MC
Special Simulation: Added RBAjjm method
'MC
Special Simulation: Improved display of pAD% for
results
'Optimum
Replacement / Abernethy Risk: Added menu item "K...No
Modified Options..."
'Sample/Simulate:
Added method type Find Better Fit [FBF] vs. Precise Sample
'Sample/Simulate:
Restored and clarified Sample-From-Sample capability
'Test
- Wang Additional Time: Corrected result to reflect actual experience (per R. Unkle)
'Warranty
Format Input: Revised import for easier handling of all data arrangements
'5.0DD
-- 07 AUG 2017 (File Version 5.0.0.404)
'Conversion
from text to value: Improved robustness for very large number entry
'Languages:
Clarified entries for French and German
'Languages:
Fixed issue with disappearing point sequence #'s in data grid
'Languages:
Removed some "compound" words, & replaced with individual words
'Marker
Points: Improved retention of points in file
'Warranty
Data Import: Clarified menu choices for input format
'Special
Monte Carlo Simulation: Clarified Type descriptions
'Additional
Probability Plot: Changed "S...Suspension
Histogram" to "Y..."
'Additional
Probability Plot: Added "S...Set Comparison"
'Analysis
Drop-Down Menu: Added " / Comparison" to "Confidence"
'Data
Import: Added capability for 2-Column input of Value and F/S
(Failure/Suspension)
'Optimum
Replacement: Added option to include time value of money
'Set
Comparison: Added icon for this above Calculator and Confidence menus
'Set
Merge with Confidence: No set merge without removal of confidence first
'Help
file: Icon Map link for Fulton Risk (SSV) was pointing to Abernethy Risk (SSW)
'5.0DC
-- 21 APR 2017 (File Version 5.0.0.403)
'About
Box: Changed background color of "Yes, I agree..." section to yellow
to match
'Drag-For-Select
Label: Turned off for results display
'Language
Processing: Improved translation for Abernethy Risk output
'Language
Words: Added "Execution" (Performance) and "Main" to
associated LANGFILES
'Option
Explicit: All code now invokes Option Explicit
'Set
Label Edit: Removed label selection issue with extra labels selected
'Standard
Number Display: For #'s between 0.1 and 1.0, reduced to 4 sig figures (was 7)
'Start/About
Box: Clarified messages
'Zoom:
Clarified menu items F and H
'Zoom:
Hide set feature enhanced to add all yes or all no selections
'BPR
1-Click: Added XI% output option
'BPR
Exit: Option N reinstates original plot style upon exit
'Message
for zero slope: Clarified message for all distributions
'Method/Input:
For Weibayes, only applicable methods rr and mle allowed (no rrs, no RBA)
'PFEV-Step-Stress:
Removed issue with RBAmd adjustment for regression
(per J. Sharp)
'Test
Requirements: Added consideration of tzero time shift
(per R. Unkle)
'Test
Requirements: Added check for excessively large Beta value
'Weibayes
Menu: Changed LFAIL option letter from "L" to "F"
'Weibayes
Menu: Added option "L...Parameter Start
Lock"
'Zoom:
Removed option for 1:1 scaling except for Weibull model
'5.0DB
-- 09 FEB 2017 (File Version 5.0.0.402)
`Menu
width: increased width of menu due to truncated display on some machines
`Number
Entry: Clarified increment description
`Touch
Slider: Now interfaces with Big Inforation Display
text box
`3-Parameter
Menu: Added "Standard" to "[rr]"
for Method For t0 menu item
`3-Parameter
Menu: Selection of "N...None" also resets
search method to rr
`Confidence:
Removed nuisance message for LR confidence
`Distr.
Analysis: No longer uses pAD% for model selection
`Inspect
Option #1: Removed percent sign from label
`Set
Comparison: Clarified error message when dimension not enough for LR test
'5.0DA
-- 06 JAN 2017 (File Version 5.0.0.401)
`Data
Import: Data quantity set to zero (deleted) when input quantity is zero (per
Alfred Jochimczyk)
`Marker
Point Addition: Removed nuisance appearance of first point during addition
'3D
Likelihood Plot: Removed restriction for showing tooltip for Input Change icon
`Abernethy
Risk: Improved robustness for Option Z fit with partial suspensions considered
`Label/Style
Select: Can select Equation/Method box to get equation change
`Label/Style
Select: Can select Equation/Method box to get method/input change
`Output
Menu: Added "...Input For Value Only Text
Output"
`Output
Menu: Added "...Value Only Text Output to Clipboard"
`BATCH
Operation: Added [nxxxx] option for clipboard output
'5.0CZ
-- 24 OCT 2016 (File Version 5.0.0.3.26)
`Menu
Option Boxes: Removed possibility of lingering images upon plot selection
`Setup
Menu: Added menu item for Change DEMO to FULL
`Abernethy
Risk: Improved robustness for Option Z fit with partial suspensions considered
'5.0CY
-- 11 SEP 2016 (File Version 5.0.0.325)
`Updated
Help file load routine to display help faster.
`Updated
the silent install to suppress dialog boxes and status bars.
`FileName: Eliminated possibility of change of default data
filename to function filename
`Accelerated
Testing: Added flag to .w file for confidence active
or not
`BPR:
Added "OK" icon for Select Process Reliability Point / Change Point On Plot
`Confidence:
Improved likelihood ratio assurance calculation for lower percentages
`Confidence
Recalc: Improved robustness for Gumbel and Normal
point deletion
`Confidence
Contour: Removed prompt for single or double (always double now)
`Goodness-of-Fit:
Added "Automatic" selection (pve% for
regression / pAD% for mle)
`Goodness-of-Fit:
Clarified display of goodness of fit in report
`MouseWheel: 3-D Plot polarity changed for left side to
match arrow buttons
`Plot:
Removed nuisance Y-axis lines for extreme zoom
`Sample/Demonstrate:
Resets Sample Type now from Sample-To-Sample to Monte Carlo after "New ...
Clear Data"
'5.0CX
--15 JUL 2016 (File Version 5.0.0.324)
`Added
Nelson Recurrent Events, Crow-AMSAA, and Kaplan-Meier to Models in Help file
`Added
note on ASTM C1239 to Methods in Help file
`Added
graphs and tables for Normal and LogNormal in Methods
in Help file
`File
Save: Restriction added to prevent Visual overwriting Weibull file
`File
Save: Restriction added to prevent Weibull overwriting Visual file
`Help
Menu: Added icon in HELP group for About
`Help
Menu: Consolidated menu items from 7 to 4 compatible with icon quantity
`Language
Translation: Created separate module for language options (SMITH_5L.BAS)
`Language
Translation: Created Function-fs_LangLogic(smessage) in SMITH_5L.BAS
`Label/Style
Edit Buttons: Enlarged and consolidated for easier touch operation
`Label/Style
Icon on Large Plot: Added to improve accessibility
`Merge
Sets: Undo available immediately after merge
`Merge
Sets: Point labels retained
`Number
Display: Improved display on plot and report
`Plot:
Added Label/Style Icon on large plot to improve accessibility
`Plot:
Added Output/Export Icon on large plot to improve accessibility
`Plot:
Added Okay/Exit Icon on large plot to improve accessibility
`Plot:
Display of Suspensions and Discoveries expanded to include on bottom scale
`Plot/Edit:
Improved H... Hide/Display of points
`Setup
Icon: Changed image to reflect more modern laptop computer
`Setup
Menu: Added item "W...Display Options ... On Big
Plot"
`Weibull
Library: Defaults to file name different than data file
`Zoom
Menu: Changed "G..." item to "W...Display
Options ... On Big Plot"
`Zoom:
Added size-changing box to indicate zoom
`3D
Plot: Increased locations within user interface for access
`Abernethy
Risk: Added icon for Automatic Total Reset
`Abernethy
Risk: Removed hang issue with Outside Interaction Correction
`Confidence:
Added option to show parameter confidence limits on plot
`Confidence:
Improved lr solution for negative data (Normal +
Gumbel)
`Confidence
Contour: Mitigated use of letter "X" in file (contour titles)
`Dice
Icon: Added Sample-From-Sample to Sample Type for one or more sets
`Interaction:
Added `Parameter Change To Present Plot Results`
Option (D. Keisic)
`Naming:
Changed lognormal parameter `MuAL` to `Med` for
median
`Optimum
Replacement: Added icon for Automatic Total Reset
`Plot
Display: Improved automatic change for usage of negative data value
'5.0CW
--26 JAN 2016 (File Version 5.0.0.323)
`Updates
of ActiveX controls
`Updated
Setup1.exe file for administrators to run a quiet install
`Added
File Version number to the file properties (5.0.0.323)
`Added
Help section on "Technical Notes" for Administrators
`Control-Box
Buttons: Enlarged for easier touch operation
`Data
Grid: Midsize button enlarged for easier touch operation
`Former
Results: Expanded from 4 maximum to 20 maximum
`Former
Results: Removed plot title from file name for retrieval
`Help
Menu: Changed "L...Information Display (Big /
Small)" to item "K..."
`Setup
Menu: Added item K, "Information Display (Big / Small)"
`Program
Exit Button: Updated display of button name for mouse
`Zoom:
Enlarged Icons for Output Display Choice On Big Plot
`3D
Plot: Enabled finger swipe (mouse click-drag) capability for figure rotation
`View
Additional Probability Plot: Icon added to Plot/Report menu
`Report
Goodness-of-Fit Description: Changed "Bad" to "Small"
`Report
Goodness-of-Fit Description: Changed "Very Bad" to "Very Small"
`Report
Goodness-of-Fit Description: Changed "Good" to "Big"
`Report
Goodness-of-Fit Description: Changed "Very Good" to "Very Big"
'5.0CV
-- 14 DEC 2015
`Weibull
Library: Changed menu item letter for "Clear Clipboard"
`Inspect
Option 1: Improved conversion from Standard Point-By-Point
`Method/Input:
Added "1...Point-By-Point Inspect1 ..." menu item to "Fit Method..."
'5.0CU
-- 03 DEC 2015
`Plotting:
Improved plotting of confidence bounds with 3-parameter when Scale-As-Recorded
`Code
Change: Sub chkdecimal moved from SMITH_1A.BAS to
SMITH_2A.BAS
`Code
Change: Sub fylprodrateout moved from SMITH_1A.BAS to
SMITH_4A.BAS
`Code
Change: Sub fylprodrateout1 moved from SMITH_1A.BAS to SMITH_4A.BAS
`Code
Change: Sub fylusagerateout moved from SMITH_1A.BAS
to SMITH_4A.BAS
`Code
Change: Sub fylusagerateout1 moved from SMITH_1A.BAS to SMITH_4A.BAS
`File
Check: Changed so that "\\" on the front of a path is okay (for
server locations)
`Icon
Layout: Removed option for old icon layout in Setup section
`Labels
Above Tabs: Added for clarity
`Mouse Wheel: Capability added for data grid (by
Carl Tarum)
`Mouse Wheel: Capability added for number input
box (by Carl Tarum)
`Output
Icon: Added to large plot display
`Removed
nuisance display of the word "Select"
`Abernethy
Risk: Improved forecast with Planned Suspensions
`Accel.
Test / Step Load: Added item "K...Random # Start
Lock ... "
`Confidence
Menu: Changed item "V...Random # Start Lock ...
" to item "K..."
`Data
Conversion: Improved transform from Kaplan-Meier to Inspect Option #1
`Mixture:
Improved storage/retrieval of data file
`Outlier
Test: Improved with new routines to enhance accuracy
`Plot:
New parameter box option for `n/s`(`o/s`) display with B- or X- or RC-Values
`Simulation:
Added RBAmd, RBApb, RBAmu, and mleN-1 methods to Model Parameter Value
`Simulation:
Changed Interaction counter to LONG type
`Simulation:
Form header now displays Interaction counter value at intervals
`Sample:
Improved MC sample generation for mixtures with suspensions
'5.0CT
--- 2 MAY 2015
`Screen
Resolution: Changed obvious screen resolution variables from INT to LONG type
`Outlier
Calc: Changed calculation variables from INT to LONG type
`Double
Precision to Single: Mitigated VB6 Csng() hang issue for value 2
`Marker
Line: Revived implementation for existing fit
`Dimensions:
Removed nuisance shut-down when downsizing at minimum
`Risk
& Optimum-Replacement: Fixed table display where there was no space between
#`s
'5.0CS
- 17 APR 2015
`Number
Display: Removed error display issue with number display format (per A. Jochimczyk)
`Zoom:
Disconnected X-Value zoom from Y-Value zoom (per D. Keisic)
`Zoom:
Added icon for X-Range + Y-Range Lock on regular large plot display (per D. Keisic)
`Zoom
Menu: Added option to display Zoom icon added above (Yes/No)
`Zoom
Menu: Added icon for X-Range + Y-Range Lock
`3D
Likelihood Plot: Added icon to menus with Z...3D Likelihood Plot option
`Method/Input:
Added Z...3D Likelihood Plot to menu options
`Sample/Demonstrate:
Changed parameter entry to expand input options
`Sample/Demonstrate:
Menu reorganized for better mixture options
5.0CR
- 26 Mar 2015
`Button
Menus: Exit now restarts originating menu to re-display option boxes
`Line
Display Menu: Added option for Label Pointer Line Maximuize
(=Yes/No)
`Parameter
Box: # display agrees better with requested accuracy (per A. Jochimczyk)
`Plot/Report
Tabs: Enhanced Display
`Terminology:
Clarified Plot/Report icon and tab cursor-movement messages
5.0CQ
- 19 Jan 2015
`Data
grid: Removed grid moving when button-menu selected
`Parameter
Box: Improved number display (Alfred Jochimczyk)
`Parameter
Box: New option to show Fit Comparison with Display of B-value, X-value, or
RC-value (Alfred Jochimczyk)
`mle-Interval Solution: Adjusted step-to-step change ratio
to improve solution (Takushi Kitano)
`mle-Interval Solution: Improved for lognormal, when initial
SigF ("beta#") is too low
`Method/Input:
Added "T..." option to menu for tracking solution path
`Report:
Removed non-relevant "-9E+30" text line from Marker Line report
5.0CQ
- 19 Jan 2015
`Data
grid: Removed grid moving when button-menu selected
`Parameter
Box: Improved number display (Alfred Jochimczyk)
`Parameter
Box: New option to show Fit Comparison with Display of B-value, X-value, or
RC-value (Alfred Jochimczyk)
`mle-Interval Solution: Adjusted step-to-step change ratio
to improve solution (Takushi Kitano)
`mle-Interval Solution: Improved for lognormal, when initial
SigF ("beta#") is too low
`Method/Input:
Added "T..." option to menu for tracking solution path
`Report:
Removed non-relevant "-9E+30" text line from Marker Line report
5.0CP
- 09 Dec 2014
`Icon
Layout: Moved HELP... and ADDITIONAL... icons left to match SSY
`List
Color: Changed to match SSY
`Menus:
Added "Slide-Select" for improved touch-screen operation
`Set
Labels: Contour plot no longer changes lowercase "x" to uppercase
"X"
`Zoom
Menu: Changed "Automatic Reset" menu item to "Automatic Total Reset"
`Zoom
Menu: Added icon for "Automatic Total Reset"
`Zoom
Menu / Add Data On Plot: <Esc> or (X) returns
immediately to Zoom menu
`BPR:
Re-instated "Exit" icon for change point edit
on plot
`Calculator/Chi^2:
Added [Chi^2(2D)]/2D where "D" (or "N") = degrees of
freedom
`Calculator:
Expanded menu items for improved output choices
`Equation
Label: Added "3" on end when using Lognormal 3-parameter
`Quality
Limit Comparison: Rearranged menu for future addition of Cpk
`Report:
ln likelihood display for Reduced Bias Adjustment (RBA) now matches with
Precise Reading
`Distribution
Select: Changed "Y...Weibayes" to
"U...Weibayes"
`Distribution
Select: Added "Y...Ybath(TM)"
`Tabs
Over Results Box: Enlarged vertically + added highlight for active selection
`Zoom:
Restored "X" box on plot for exit for menu options "C" and
"D"
`Installation:
Program Setup1 now checks and uninstalls prior installation
`Installation:
Program Setup1 now will prompt to copy data files
5.0CN
- 14 May 2014
`BPR:
Added "lock-out" messages for other options when BPR is active
`BPR:
Clarified plot display options for both BPR% and Eff%
`BPR:
Settings for plot persist upon exit from BPR menu when "Plot Format For Exit = BPR"
`Data
Wizard: Restored complete operation of Edit Special
`Monte
Carlo Confidence: Consolidated trial quantity input between SSW and SSV
`Monte
Carlo Seeds: Converted to 4 seed numbers and re-activated seed setting
`Plot/Report:
Menu item "Q...B-Value[%] Select" changed to
"Q...List Select For Report"
`Precise
Reading: Added option "P...Marker Point On Plot
For B-Value Or X-Value"
`Zoom:
In option E, added Marker Point At B-Value and Marker Point At X-Value
`Made Revision History a main topic on help file
5.0CM
- 25 Mar 2014
`Color
Edit: Added icon on plot for Label / Style edit
`Former
Results: Added capability to overlay with Active Results
`Abernethy
Risk: Improved forecast for Planned Replacement w/ 100% Occurrence Correction
(for George Guarassi)
`Abernethy
Risk: Improved forecast for Planned Suspension w/ small failure probability
(for George Guarassi)
`BPR/Options
For 1-Click Analysis: Added Option "P...BPR
Parameter On Plot = Eff% or pve%"
`BPR/Zoom:
Added menu item "R...Range For Linear Scale Zoom
`Precise
Reading: Added menu item "0...Back To Parameter
Select" to 2nd Menu
5.0CL
- 20 Jan 2014
`Data
Grid: Point label editing is now allowed when Y-Value Display is active
5.0CK
- 02 JAN 2014
`Chi^2
routine: Nuisance Iteration messages removed
`Edit
Special: Changed sub-menu item D . . . to sub-menu item F . . .
`Set
Comparison: Improved LR test results display with some data sets hidden (hidden
= not considered)
5.0CJ
- 04 Dec 2013
`Precise
reading: qtyoccrinput#() redimensioned to at least 25
`Inspect
Option 1: Corrected occurrence quantity for sets after a deleted set (per A. Jochimczyk)
5.0CI
- Skipped for clarity in version numbering
5.0CH
- 04 Nov 2013
`BPR
Sensitivity: Added Eta value display in results (per Jose Wilkins)
`BPR
Sensitivity: Added "Add Line On Plot" button
to slider form
`BPR
1-Click: Removed option "L" nameplate line fitting unless batch
processing (per Jose Wilkins)
`Files:
Pop-up message added when bringing SSV file into SSW
`Inspect
Option 1: Locked out only one occurrence grid entry (per Ronald Schop)
`Plot
Return: Improved plot return after adding marker points or data points
5.0CG
- 03 Sep 2013
`Change
ccc in best practice guide to PVE above 10%
`Executable
Name: Changed "ybath.exe" to "smithy.exe"
`Interval
MLE: Improved `discovery` sequence positioning (Todd Marquart)
`Probit
3 Grouped Data: Decreasing sample size now okay
`Report:
Added clearer wording for goodness-of-fit measure (pve%
and pAD%)
`Set
Comparison: Clarified contour plot title for one occurrence in data set (John
Smith III)
`Set
Comparison: Added clearer wording for amount of difference (pff-value)
`Variable
Usage Rate Input: Now allows "..." symbol for input
`Vertical
Scale Type: Added parts for each 1000 ("/K") for occurrence and
reliability (Dennis Keisic)
`YBath(TM)
from SSW: Improved cancel of search for output file
`Added
SmithHlp compatibility for Microsoft kb 187553
5.0CF
- 22 July 2013
`Batch
Run (-7 switch): Removed former B-values used from current call
`Goodness
of Fit: Changed Modified Anderson-Darling abbreviation from "pA%" to "pAD%"
`Abernethy
Risk: Added capability for hand entry of mixture solution
`PFEV
Step Load: Added type of fit method selected to output display
`PFEV
Step Load: Added to menu H...Weibull Fit for method
selection
`PFEV
Step Load: Added to menu Y...View/Save XY Data or
Function
`Improved
Search in help file (Jumps to found text on page)
`Help
topic now expands with single click
`Added
Help Index
5.0CE
- 13 Jun 2013
`File
Access: Can input `.W` or `.V` file without extension
entered
`Batch
Processing: Added -6... switch for B-values(X-values,RC-values) on plot
`Batch
Processing: Added -7... switch for B-values(No
X-values, No RC-values) in report
`Batch
Processing: Added -8N and -8P switches for whether negative values are allowed
`Batch
Processing: Removed alphanumeric letter options A,B,C,W
for -iX switch
`Batch
Processing: Added alphanumeric letter options A,B,C,W
to new -jX switch
`Data
Input: Now allows input of ">0<#" input for a discovery
(converts to discovery)
5.0CD
- 23 Feb 2013
`Improved
YBath compatibility
5.0CC
- 22 Feb 2013
`Help
file: New algorithm improves speed. Fixed non-US
functionality issues.
5.0CB
- 22 Jan 2013
`BPR:
Reinstated fit line and marker line tracking when files are merged (for Paul
Barringer)
`Dimensions:
Removed cause of nuisance subscript message (for Juanjo Mindeguia)
`Mixture
[BATCH] Detect: Changed threshold for Comparison #3 from 90% to 60% (For Ronald
Schop)
`Mixture
[BATCH] Detect: Changed wording of `Results` to `Estimate` (for Ronald Schop)
`Mixture
[BATCH] Detect: Removed automatic beginning BATCH check for every data set
`Risk-Abernethy:
Improved Planned Suspension for large removal quantities
`Risk-Abernethy:
Renewal + Planned-Suspension allowed at same time (for Claudio Ligorio)
`Test
Requirements: Probability Of Acceptable Results more
robust for large `r` ratio
`MTBF:
Can enter own acronym for expected occurrence interval (for Larry Tyson)
`Language:
Improved robustness of Eta, Beta, t0, and Mtbf naming
`SSHelp program updated for other regions
5.0CA
- 30 Nov 2012
`Automatic
Data Order Caution: Moved menu item from Start Lock Options to Setup Menu
`BATCH
PROCESSING: Reinstated -zX1_X2_Y1_Y2 zoom set functionality
`Abernethy
Risk: Now bypasses additional replacement when planned replacement is active
`Abernethy
Risk: Increased robustness of warranty limit calculation to allow zero aging
`BATCH
Processing: Added -4x switch for Plotting Position Type (rr,
br, mr, hr,
nr, kr)
`BATCH
Processing: Added -5x switch for Data Display Type (n/s, o/s)
`Barringer
Process Reliability (BPR): Upgraded Zoom option F and removed Zoom option G
`Grid
Label Box: Added designation of "Y-Value" when Y-Value display
selected
`Gumbel
Distribution: Clarified error message for meaning of Negative Value
`Menus:
Added more option boxes for menu items
`PFEV(Step-Stress):
Improved import of step-stress sequence
`PFEV(Step-Stress):
Locked out alternate solution for B-Value
`Test
Requirements: Streamlined input/output code
`Test
Requirements: Put Test Type into Menu heading
`Help
file now attempts to display damaged help file instead of stopping.
5.0C
- 20 Sep 2012
`Set
Label Edit: Removed possibility for "Label 0" edit
`Data
Grid Display: Added option to show/hide Y-Values for Weibull program in Setup
Menu
`Plot
Display: Probability scale label text now does not change if importing SSV file
`Test
Requirements: Re-instated solution for finding test item quantity given time
and reliability
5.0BZ
- 13 Sep 2012
`Languages:
Changed name from "Default" to "Default English [American]"
`Plot
Label Characters: ",", "X", and space " " are now
decoded from temporary file save
`Abernethy
Risk: Added "Now" to Present Risk terminology
`Abernethy
Risk: Improved Robustness for extremely large suspension values
`File
Load: Automatic recalculate activated for non-FF files
`Goodness-of-Fit:
Added option to hide when using regression for Weibayes-type solution
`Goodness-of-Fit:
Added "O" in front of fit label if correlation is only for linear
data trend on scaling
`Label
Save: Improved robustness
`Likelihood
Solution: Added logic in derivative estimation to improve robustness
`Plot
Label Characters: The ",", the "X", and the space "
" are now coded for temporary file save
`Test
Requirements: Improved additional usage section ("Fulton" and
"Wang")
`Goodness-of-Fit:
Added "O" in front of fit label if correlation is only for linear
data trend on scaling
`Zoom
Menu: Added menu option "G..." function to menu option
"F..." (Removed option "G")
5.0BY
- 5 MAY 2012
`Help
File: New comprehensive HELP released for 5.0BX version
`Help
File: Changed name of "Flow Chart" to "Best Practices Guide"
`Help
File: Easier SSW and SSV access to Best Practices Guide (Analysis Wizard - Flow
Chart)
`Abernethy
Risk: Reinstated ability to choose pre-set usage rate options (D, H, M, Y)
`Zoom:
Added point label option to view point as point value
instead of symbol
`Risk
(Abernethy): Changed number separator (delimiter) from "," to
";" for easier use in Europe (per R. Schop)
5.0BX
- 21 Apr 2012
`Chi-Squared:
Added chi2choose subroutine to select between Chi-Squared methods
`Chi-Squared:
Added chi2CDFchoose subroutine to select between Chi-Squared methods
`Chi-Squared:
Added chi2DOFchoose subroutine to select between Chi-Squared methods
`Confidence
Menu: Changed "S...Single Set..." to
"I...Single Set..."
`Confidence
Menu: Added "S...Set Comparison / Difference
Indication
`Export:
Improved output for Data List To Clipboard
`File
Input: Improved automatic report analysis of multiple data sets
`Former
Results: Green checkmark now activates
`Interaction
(MC): Added information about decreasing error to output
`Mixture
SSW: Automated recalculation for new method selection
`Mixture
SSW Batch Indication: Removed adjustment to mle slope
`Set
Comparison: Added more "Additional" information in report
`Setup
Start-Lock: Moved menu items "G", "H", and "L"
inside Zoom / Hide Options item
`Three-Parameter (t0): Added start-lock for scale type (AR / NAR)
in Setup
5.0BW - 7 Apr 2012
`Data Import: Improved import of text files
`File Input: Added automatic report analysis of multiple data sets
(per Todd Marquart)
`Goodness-Of-Fit: Anderson-Darling pA%
added to report for mle (when active)
`Method/Input: Reinstated `Inspect Option 1` method to remain
selected after initial choice
5.0BV - 15 Mar 2012
`API: Eliminated only API call ... per Carl Tarum
`File Save: Added filename to data in file (helps with Former
Results) ... fylflpnamelasts$, fylflnamelasts$
`Main Screen: Improved transition from Maximized to Normal
`Zoom: Added arrow buttons for X-Range And Y-Range Lock: Select On Plot (requested by T. Marquart)
`Zoom: Added reset-to-automatic button for X-Range And Y-Range
Lock: Select On Plot
`Big Occurrence Sets: Replaced slow calculation loop with faster
`no-loop` algorithm
`Big Occurrence Sets: Automatic change to Inspect1 method
`Calculator/Remaining-Life: Added measuring `units` label to
input/output items in menu
`Interaction(Calculator/Demonstrate):
Activated item V...View Interaction Plot With SSV
`Interaction(Calculator/Demonstrate):
Enhanced item V to show PDF limits (when limited)
`Confidence Menu: Changed "Special Confidence Curve" to
"Confidence Special Curve"
`Confidence Menu: Improved dialogue box terminology
`Likelihood Ratio: Contours and LR Test locked out when
3-parameter (t0) is active
`Risk: Increased detail of `units` description for Abernethy
Additional output
5.0BU - 23 Dec 2011
`Warranty Import: Modified data paste import algorithm to allow
all zeroes in top row
`Warranty Import: Modified data file import algorithm to ignore
labels in top row
`Weibayes Calculation: Reverted to allowing confidence for single
occurrence data sets
5.0BT - 13 Dec 2011
`Abernethy Risk: Improved result after deletion of Planned
Suspension
`Chi-Squared Function: Improved accuracy with routines by Carl Tarum
5.0BS - Skipped
5.0BR - 30 Nov 2011
`Abernethy Risk: Time adjustment for warranty limit with output
intervals less than months (per R. Schop)
`Test Planning: Clarified Test Requirement menu wording for items
D and E
`Three Parameter Weibull: Restriction added for t0 solution with
discovery-type data values
`Weibayes Eta: Removed conficting option for mmle
(requested by N. Mihaylov)
5.0BQ - 25 Oct 2011
`Abernethy Risk: Improved extended range calculation for Planned
Suspensions [req. by Charlie Bonnen]
`Automatic Data Files Load: Removed to avoid nuisance error
message [Carl Tarum]
`PFEV Common Slope: Improved clarity of output for sparse data
`Probability Plot: Changed display of interval data when multiple
[req. by Todd Marquart]
`Quality Limit Comparison (6-Sigma): Improved output for Cpk values up to 2.75 [req. by Dennis Keisic]
5.0BP - 15 Oct 2011
`Abernethy Risk: Improved results for 100% Occurrence Correction
`Demonstrate/Sample: Added type I suspension capability for single
set simulation
`HELP File Access: <F1> key accesses custom HELP file
`HELP File Search: "Eta" and "Beta" and other
distribution parameters added
`Information Display: "Big" information display expanded and readability improved
`Message For No Tools: Clarified
explanation for no Tools availability in special circumstances
`Network Operation: Improved installation plus file
storage/retrieval on network drives
`PFEV: Extrapolation allowed for S/N Curve
`Special Characters - Not For Text: `{`
and `}` characters reserved for batch processing
`Weibayes Beta Same Each Set: Improved Robustness
`Weibayes Eta (for all distributions): Removed confidence
calculation from pure mle solution
`Weibull Library: Added option for Failure Mechanism causes per
Dan Daley
5.0BN - 1 Jul 2011
`Abernethy Risk: Removed input data adjustment ... 3-parameter
results improved [for FAA]
`Abernethy Risk: Removed RBA adjustment for grouped data (overestimates
present risk)
`BPR: New Option "L" automatically fits Nameplate Line
through any % point
5.0BM - 28 Jun 2011
`Softcopy Total Report (and standard Report): Tab lineup improved
`Data Grid: Improved Data Wizard selection range
`MLE Solution: Improved robustness for interval mle
5.0BL - 1 Jun 2011
`Zoom/Point Symbol Display: Added `Slow Point Display` option to
menu
`Batch Detection: Simplified 3rd (automatic) test to a non-parametric
comparison
`MLE Solution: Restored a former solution process for more robust
solution
5.0BK - Intermediate version - not generally released
5.0BJ - Intermediate version - not generally released
5.0BI - 22 Jan 2011
Label Edit: Label-only filename saved to configuration file
Plot: Point colors can now be assigned according to point label
Plot: Point symbol rendering adjusted for stronger outlines
Plot / Report / Table Tabs: Added A...Activate
Plot (or Report) to menu
Warranty: Expanded alternate orientations (MOP-MIS, MIS-MOP,
MOP-MOA, MOA-MOP, etc.)
Warranty: Improved import of data with blanks
Additional SuperSMITH(TM): Added (for 1 data set or more) V...View Additional
Probability Plot ...
Batch Detect: Added comparison #3 with likelihood ratio
Data Input: Clarified data entry type descriptions
Plot Display: Set label, n/s still shown when no analysis possible
(1 occr w/ rr, etc.)(Marquart)
Weibayes Icon Menu: Defaults to 63.21206% confidence when no
occurrences
5.0BH - 24 Nov 2010
Label File: Separated from retention of data file name
Plot/Report/Table menu: Clarified options
Quality Limit Comparison: Now has option for cPk
as well as PPM
Report Tab (top of results box): Now accesses Plot/Report/Table menu
Abernethy Risk: Coordinated all variable sequence input menus
Abernethy Risk: Improved correlation between different output
ranges
Abernethy Risk Menu: Clarified analysis units
Abernethy Risk: Calibrated present risk with/without future
planned replacement
Test Planning: Extended to non-life situations (e.g.
tests for sufficient elec. current per German Mojica, Aerocivil)
Three-parameter (t0) Solution: Added double precision for improved
accuracy
Three-parameter (t0) Solution: Clarified input menu and selections
Weibayes Confidence for Zero Failures: Nominal estimate changed to
median estimate
5.0BG - 9 Oct 2010
DEMO: Input data alteration magnified
DEMO: Only one program needs to unlocked
for all to be unlocked
Data Grid: Synchronized display of selected data points
before/after screen re-size
Menus: Highlighted selected menu option box choices with capital
letters
Precise Reading: Expanded capability to read from marker lines
Abernethy Risk: Re-organized output display to make results
clearer and more consistent
Abernethy Risk: Improved calculation for Scheduled (`hard`) Replacement
Abernethy Risk: Now tolerant to negative value entry for
Production and Planned Suspension
Abernethy Risk: Improved risk solution for Weibull 3-parameter
model
Abernethy Risk: Improved designation of time for 60 year forecast plot
Auto load: Improved automatic program start
and file load for selection just from file list
PFEV Accel. Testing: Solution more robust for extraploation
to New Variable Value
PFEV Accel. Testing: Reduced bias solution improved for Lognormal,
Normal, and Gumble models
t0 Solution: Removed possibility for mle
solution for t0 when using rr fit method
5.0BF - 2 Aug 2010
Zoom: Added a menu selection for X-Axis value standard scientific
format (1E+6) or (1000000)
Zoom: Moved items (Suspension + Discovery ..., Plot Side Symbol
...) to Point Symbol Display menu
Label/Style Edit: Added Line Edit Icon (Next To
Symbol Edit Icon)
Accelerated Testing: Made it easier to change between rr and mle solution types
Confidence Menu: Clarified both Fit Method and Fit Comparison entries
Confidence: Removed nuisance message for Assurance calculation
Confidence: Removed unecessary
re-calculation for pv Monte Carlo confidence
Method/Input: Added menu item V...Value
Start [VS] Input For Parameter [mle Only]
Plot: Removed indication of "No (/ Select)" for
confidence if no confidence selected
Report: Clarified indication of solution parameters
5.0BE
- 10 Jul 2010
DEMO:
Curves now smooth for auxiliary plots (LR Contours, Abernethy Risk, &
Optimum Replacement)
File
Name Reset: Auto program launch resets filename
Analysis:
Improved robustness of display for very small samples
File
Name: Removed file name retension if sample data is activated
Mixture
Menu: Clarified partial % affected (BATCH) Y-Scale selection
Plot
Size: Restricted to fit closer to data (w/ and w/o suspensions)
Test
Requirement Menu (Initial): Clicking on checkmark now goes to standard menu
Weibayes
(Equation Menu): Expanded to Weibull 3P and Lognormal distributions
Zoom
(Line Intersection): More robust for Gumbel distribution
5.0BD - 7 Jun 2010
Labels: Improved high-resolution aspect ratio of label boxes for
first file load
Menus: Removed appearance of selection boxes after selection is
made
Abernethy Risk: Clarified the terminology used for the menu selections
Abernethy Risk: Added 100% Occurrence Correction for New Renewal /
Production Item
Calculator/Confidence: Improved sample size estimate for
likelihood ratio test of difference
Confidence: Added W...Dimension [d.o.f.] For Likelihood Ratio Method to menu
Confidence: Adjusted the Justified Likelihood Function (JLF) for
milder contour adjustment
Display of Suspensions: Improved for Gumbel, Normal
Method: Improved likelihood solution robustness for Gumbel and
Normal with suspensions
Test Requirements: Added option for test type ... time-based or
value-based
Test Requirements: Clarified menu options
Test Requirements: Improved test menu for Gumbel+ distribution
Test Requirements: Added option R...r ...
Ratio Estimate Of (Life Capability) / (Life Goal)
5.0BC
- 15 May 2010
Clipboard:
Improved robustness for sending text to the clipboard
Drop-down
Menus: Increased width for language changes
HELP
File: Improved system finding of file location
Opening
Screen (About): Clarified lower button
Plot
Grid: Added option for Grid Line Size Lock in Label/Style selection and in menu
for plot line type selection
Zoom:
Fit line hide (points still visible) more robust
3D
Likelihood Plot: Added Button for Change Type (View Location or Function
Location)
Data
Input: Suspension entry more robust with respect to subsequent export
Gumbel:
Improved mle solution for data sets with large
suspension quantities
Gumbel
Upper: Improved 3D Likelihood Plot for this distribution
Lognormal:
Streamlined mle solution for data sets with
suspensions
Mixture:
Added Batch Detection requirement for minimum 20 occurrences and 20 suspensions
Mixture:
Added Batch Detection direct link to View Additional Plot requested by Ronald Schop
Probit:
Confidence limits on parameters added for beta-binomial confidence -- mean(lo,hi) not showing for regr
Sample:
Clarified menu for type of suspensions in sample data sets
Weibayes:
Clarified selection and display of which method (rr
or mle) used for solution
5.0BB
- 20 Jan 2010
Batch Processing: If brackets, [...], are omitted, software will
linger after analyzing data file
Data Cut/Copy: Improved speed and added an indication of progress
[for Marquart]
Data Import: No longer inserts zeroes automatically for spaces
Data Import: Warranty format input now allows blank entries (for
zeroes)
Font Select(Labels): Improved ease of font
change
Label Edit: Improved set label placement on plot immediately after
label edit finish
Random # Generator: Switched to Carl Tarum`s
routine
Significant Figures: Improved for very large and very small
numbers [for Barringer]
Start-up (Information) Screen: Made existing icons active
(formerly only images)
Zoom Menu: Added selection R...Precise
Range For Linear Scale Zoom (does not round)
3D Likelihood Plot: Duplicated option in Plot/Report choices (also
in Precise Reading)
Batch Detection: Added to Mixture Analysis Options (requested by
Ronald Schop)
Calculator: Added choice for contour test to Set Comparison /
Difference Indication
Data Entry: More robust for single occurrence data sets
Dimensions: More robust for Monte Carlo simulation
Marker Line: Improved selection of line and limited quantity of
marker lines to 12
PFEV(Step): Set # displayed when entering step/stress sequence
Set Comparison: Improved analysis for very small data sets
Weibayes Menu: Added Weibayes Report selection to show Input and
Output of analysis
Ybath(TM) Activation: Clarified exit process at top of SSW program when Ybath is active
5.0BA - 10 Sep 2009
All
Source Code: Substituted all 3rd-party code with native Fulton Findings code
Active
Results Tabs: Normalized placement of second tab for all resolutions
Data
Input By Keyboard: Now asks whether to display point
label on plot for 1st-time entry
Data
Wizard: Added Data Wizard button to data grid
Data
Wizard: Improved user interface for point label edit
Data
Wizard: Improved set label edit
Drag-Drop:
Replaced slow moving programming language routines with fast Fulton Findings routines
Drop-Down
Menu Items: Changed menu order to better agree with icon placement
Icons:
Increased size of data grid icons when grid is full screen
Language:
Changed Spanish word for Print to Impression
Menus:
Normalized mouse location metrics for more robust operation in all resolutions
Point
Labels: Improved user interface for editing and displaying some or all of point
labels
Precise
Reading on Plot: Improved number display
BPR
Menu: Total Production Sensitivity calculation improved
BPR
1-Click Automatic Fit: Improved identification of selected points by % input
BPR
1-Click Automatic Fit: Warning added when dimension change needed to add marker
line
Confidence
Menu: Okay button (checkmark) now produces same as A...Activate
in menu
Interval-MLE:
Improved robustness for interval-only data without much data-to-data
variability
Label
Edit Parameter Box: Removed option to show Mu and Sig on Plot for Weibull and
Gumbel
PFEV:
Improved label for line at new value(s)
PFEV:
Improved standard error calculation
PFEV-Step-Stress:
Improved ease of entry for step-stress sequence
PFEV-Step-Stress:
Improved plot of line fornew values(s) of engineering
variable(s)
PFEV-Step-Stress:
Improved response to data change
Precise
Reading: Enabled reading of marker lines 2 and above especially for PFEV
Rank
Table and B-Value List: Improved display of values close to 1
Sample/Simulate:
Improved robustness of MC sample results storage
Test
Requirements: Simplified menu, added notes, and clarified menu items
Test
Requirements: Expanded possible range of values entered for B-Value % and
Reliability
Test
Requirements: Improved accuracy of calculation for non-Weibull test planning
5.0B - 28 May 2009
BPR:
Added menu option for Total Production Sensitivity ... Estimate For Input Change
BPR:
Removed menu option for Total Production Display ... now always displayed
BPR:
Added Nameplate Production and Production Effectiveness to output
Demonstrate/Sample:
Improved robustness and organization of Special MonteCarlo
Simulation
Demonstrate/Sample:
Special MonteCarlo (MPV-Type) now includes median results
Demonstrate/Sample:
Special MonteCarlo (MPV-Type) output options expanded
File
Load: Increased robustness for loading with small set quantity
Method:
Added Reduced Bias Adjustment Median+ (RBApb) from
Paul Barringer
Method
RBApb for Beta: Adjusted C4 power from 3.5 to 3.52
per Paul Barringer MC Results
Method
RBApb for Eta: Added C4 power of -0.217 per Paul
Barringer MC results
5.0AZ - 31 Mar 2009
Main
Screen: Icon layout simplified and organized for more logical layout
Main
Screen: Removed nuisance message occurring during resize
Menus:
Added option buttons to selected menu choices
Plot
Color Select: Lock Change By File option added to
exclude color choices from data file
Zoom:
Plot point display options expanded to include display of points with specific point
labels
Zoom:
Plot point display start lock improved
Zoom:
Improved Point Symbol Type entry with new icon on plot edit screen
Batch:
Improved BPR automatic analysis
BPR:
Added pve% (goodness of fit) for fit of selected points
BPR:
Moved BPR icon to main screen and removed from Mixture section
BPR:
Analysis expanded to 12 sets at a time (if no Nameplate analysis)
BPR:
Added 1-Click analysis capability
Label
Edit: Added symbol icon for edit of point symbols
Mixture
Menu: Simplified and implemented numbers for activation selections
Normal
Distribution: Switched to more precise calculation routine from Carl Tarum
Solution:
Removed indication of solution for 1 data value if no slope given
Zoom:
Added value display for vertical-scale cursor location during marker point
addition
5.0AY - Intermediate Version for development
5.0AX - 15 Jan 2009
File
Access: Removed old-style file dialogue box
Normal
Distribution: Changed to more precise estimates programmed by Carl Tarum
Batch
Processing: Added BPR solution with -2_X_Y_Z inputs on command line and [Bx] outputs
BPR:
Automatic solution for reliability point improved by solving at last crossing point
BPR:
Color of BPR confidence line can be linked to data set color
BPR
Zoom: Added option to hide standard set labels, only showing line labels
BPR
Zoom: Added option to put all text analysis results simultaneously into clipboard
Data
Grid: Switched to VB6 for programming and new MSFlexGrid
for grid object
Dimensions:
Expanded marker line quantity to 24 maximum (minus
active data set quantity)
PFEV:
Improved display of fit line for suspension-only data set when common slope used
Test
Planning: Added option for Sudden Death Test Time (% Of Full)
5.0AW - 6 Dec 2008
Goodness-of-fit
(g.o.f): Added column to plot parameter box when
using mle for fit & AD g.o.f
BPR:
Added visibility of std. dev. in parameter box (but only when in BPR menu)
BPR:
Added designation of parameter box location in BPR zoom menu
BPR:
Default now is 8.3 of top points for nameplate line Option K fit
BPR:
Default now is 25 for Beta for nameplate line Option K fit
5.0AV - 28 Nov 2008
DEMO
Version: Added note on plot DEMO ONLY - DATA ALTERED
Dimensions:
Expanded to eliminate nuisance Out Of Range message
File
Save: Simplified files access routines and especially automatic load of sample data
BPR:
Added fit line thickness option for BPR Zoom
BPR:
Removed reliability-from-confidence in Production Line options (already in
Change Point)
BPR:
Added visibility of calculated reliability in parameter box (but only when in
BPR menu)
Dimensions:
Maximum data set quantity on same plot increased to 12
Dimensions:
Maximum marker line quantity is now compliment of data set quantity (up to 20)
PFEV:
Immediate update of analysis for standard PFEV when fit method is changed
Plot:
Simplified the X-axis and Y-axis automatic numbering
5.0AU - 15 Nov 2008
Capability:
Compatible with recent new revision of IEC-61649
Information
Display: Reset default to Tooltips with Select Display
Abernethy
Risk: Changed nomenclature for upper / lower bounds in menu and output
BPR:
Added % of upper data fit for production line
BPR:
Added % of upper data fit for nameplate line
BPR:
Added option to find reliability by intersection between data and production
line lower bound
Confidence
Menu: Clarified options
Interval-MLE:
Note added for changing to/from discoveries/intervals on automatic data
sequence change
Label
Input: SSV Y-Axis no longer over-writes existing SSW label
Partial
% Affected (3P): Minimum allowable % affected (batch) based on highest
occurrence plot position
Point
Representation: More robust for suspension display when 1st point is a suspension
PFEV
Menu: Clarified options
Step
Stress: Marker Line label clarified when B-Value parameter previously selected
for regular PFEV
Vertical
Plotting Position: Removed extra adjustment for Bernards
approximation for a 1-point plot
Vertical
Plotting Position: Removed extra adjustment for binomial method
Vertical
Plotting Position: Improved location of supension
points (when shown) for frequency table input
5.0AT - 25 Aug 2008
Value
Entry Box: Clarified function of selectable items
Total
Picture: Menu item re-instated for switching negative-or-positive display of suspensions
Accelerated
Test (Fit): More robust for data sets with only suspensions
Accelerated
Test (Plot Line At New ... Value): Default engineering
variable is last entry
Confidence:
Initializes all X-Values to avoid nuisance misplot
due to previous use of different method
PVE%
and CCC: No longer quantity-adjusted for Probit2 and Probit3, while
Kaplan-Meier still adjusted
Risk:
Improved display for Abernethy Additional Estimates when RBA1 method is
selected
Step-Stress:
Improved wording about single-load solution naturally giving lower slope than
multi-load data
5.0AS - 8 Aug 2008
Start
Lock: Now includes Point Symbol Type
5.0AR - 25 Jul 2008
ACH
Plotting: Returned ability to evaluate suspensions for plotting of the actual data
Batch
Mode Processing: File name shown on plot if this setup option was previously chosen
Data
Wizard: Changed E...Delete Special to E...Edit Special
Data
Wizard: For E...Edit Special, Added T...Occurrence
Only Change To Suspension
File
Access Error Message: More details like ... FILE-NAME, PATH, EXPLANATION
Icon
Select: Improved icon click response
Information
Display: Added option in HELP menu for Big Information Display (Big Letters)
Information
Display: Added option in information menu for Big Information Display (Big
Letters)
Information
Display: When magnified also shows data grid selections
Software
Name: Standardized on SuperSMITH(TM), officially registered name
Software
Name: Changed acronyms to SSW (Weibull), SSV (Visual), and SSY (Ybath)
Warranty
Format Import: Now allows blank cells in source data to represent zero occurrences
Zoom:
T...Point Side Symbol Display menu item changed to
U...
Zoom:
Added menu item T...Suspension + Discovery ... Plot
Display = Yes / No
Zoom:
Menu item T... available to select for change even with no data
Abernethy
Risk: Enabled 0...None / Reset entry for Planned Suspension Expected
Abernethy
Risk: Table output for SSW plot coordinated with range selected
BPR:
For Nameplate Line ... added input type I...Plot Point
Fit With Upper Data Point (simplified version of H)
BPR:
For Nameplate Line ... added input type J...Plot Point
Fit With Additional Upper Point on Production Line
Confidence:
Message improved about method mismatch between lr
confidence and rr fit
Distribution
Analysis: Improved presentation of comparison method [req. by Anthony Cerra,
FAA N.E.]
Input:
Improved robustness for suspension data pasted from clipboard and method
changed from standard to interval-mle
Plot
Vertical Axis: Value-label zig-zag pattern (for readability) more stable
5.0AQ - 22 Mar 2008
Batch
Processing: The -L option (run, file-load, linger) was change to -h (hold)
Batch
Processing: The -yffffffff option (library item save
option) was changed to -Lffffffff
Batch
Processing: Added -1_E_X_Y option to create a marker line, E=Equations,
X=Location, Y=Scale
Batch
Processing: Added [zc], [zp],
and [zfxxxxxxxx] options for Precise Reading
Batch
Processing: The -xV option (V is some value) was
added for input of a horizontal axis value
Batch
Processing: The -yV option (V is some value) was
added for input of a vertical axis value
Precise
Reading: <Enter> returns to main menu now
Zoom:
Hide option (Yes / No) returns to main screen now
Risk
(Abernethy): Discovery and interval type probability also doubled for RBA
present risk
Risk
(Abernethy): Method expanded to handle data values significantly higher than median
5.0AP - 5 Mar 2008
Abernethy
Risk: Added Abernethy Additional Estimates for MTBF, RATE, AVAL, and T-vs-O
Calculator:
Changed MTTF to MTBF for Option Q...With Planned
Renewal
Confidence
(lr): Removed nuisance subscript out of bounds indication
Data
Import: Made probit method more robust to single column data entry
Rank
Table: Automatically rounds up/down to closest significant figure
Setup:
Changed name of option T...Anaysis
Distribution Equations to E...Distribution Equations
T-zero
Solution: Option M...Method For Finding t0 ... mle result now more robust
Weibayes:
Solution line can be automatic even if there are no occurrences
5.0A0 - Skipped This Version #
5.0AN - 25 Jan 2008
Distribution/Program
Name Box: Improved location and sizing for different screen resolutions
Monte
Carlo: Default random # seed changed to 3939889 (was 3979771) for wider default
spread
VISTA
(Microsoft) Operating System: Added more automatic help information
Batch
Processing: Added true report output format for Abernethy Risk and Optimum
Replacement
Batch
Processing: Improved confidence estimation and distribution analysis
Plot
Y-Scale: Options to show fractions (Occur and Not Occur) instead of percent
Risk
Outside Interaction Correction: Added percent-type input
Risk
Production and Additional Usage / Test Time: Changed menu options A and B to C
and K
Weibayes
(Green Label): Re-instated regression solution option
Weibayes
(Green Label): Regression through a single-data occurrence point added
Weibayes
(Green Label): Added special regression solution (Y-vs-X)
Weibayes
(Green Label): Added pure mle solution option as well
as median mle solution
5.0AM - 23 Oct 2007
Drawing
Line On Plot: Improved number display box locations to
avoid cursor on top of box
Files:
More robust for spaces in file names
Calculator
<Student Version>: Reinstated Chi^2
Data
Import: Added Stacked-type format ... X-Value Point-Quantity Suspension-Type
Point-Label
Data
Wizard: Added Data Sorted By Point Label (for
Stacked-type Import)
Distribution
Analysis <Student Version>: Reinstated
Method/Input:
Clarified menu choices
Method/Input
<Student Version>: Removed K...Likelihood Ratio
Minimum from menu choices to simplify
Method/Input
<Student Version>: Reinstated pve% option for
Regression Fit Comparison + Display Type
Plot/Report
<Student Version>: Reinstated pve% option for
Regression Fit Comparison + Display Type
Test
Plan <Student Version>: Reinstated with 3 test items maximum and 1
allowable failure maximum
5.0AL - 5 Sep 2007
Batch
Processing: DEMO does not accept input data without altering
Batch
Processing: Activated -u option (version on results) by rearranging subroutine
call sequence
Batch
Processing: Added option -g to set Regression Fit Comparison + Display Type
(r^2, pve%, pA%)
Crow/AMSAA:
Confidence selection saved in initialization file
Label
Edit: Caution added about using underline character _ (reserved as delimiter)
Modified
mle: Removed intermittent refusal to convert for lognormal
Three
Parameter: Partial % Affected robustness improved for change of method
Weibull
Library: Clarified activation choices menu items
Weibull
Library: Added 1...Instantaneous Item Save
Weibull
Library: Removed activation choices menu choice N (n/s always saved with item
now)
Weibull
Library: Combined activation choices menu choices T and U into one choice T
Weibull
Library: Added choice N...None ... Reset / Clear for
compatibility to other menus
Weibull
Library: Added choice X...Exit for compatibility to
other menus
Weibull
Library: Changed item save menu choice Z to choice N
for compatibility with other menus
5.0AK - 18 Aug 2007
File
Save: Extension .w added automatically to FF filenames
saved from WSW (if no extension specified)
Zoom:
Improved location of intersection points for large suspension quantity
5.0AJ - 7 Aug 2007
Variable
Usage/Production: Now can use comma or period for delimiter as appropriate
5.0AI - 26 Jun 2007
Text
File Import: Improved import with commas and spaces
Batch
Processing: Can specify 3 parameter solution with 3 or 3AR after -e option on
command line
Batch
Processing: Can specify Weibayes analysis with -e option (method must be mle) with Beta input
Batch
Processing: Can specify modified mle method with
-m2(#) options ... # = 0, 1, 2, 3
Confidence
Menu: Improved clarity and operation for MC trial size
Three-Parameter:
Automated solution for early suspensions
Three-Parameter:
No positive t-zero solution allowed if discoveries in data set
5.0AH - 21 May 2007
Batch
Processing: Added option -u to put version info on plot and report
Zoom:
Right mouse click returns to main screen
Confidence:
Removed additional shift for Gumbel+ fm method
Confidence
Contour: Added B-Value vs. Beta capability
Interval-MLE:
Discovery type data counted for RBA solution
Marker
Line: New option in menu (similar to Zoom item), Add Line By
Plot (Click + Drag)
Set
Comparison: Added capability for probit pff-Value
Set
Comparison: Improved user-inteface and clarified terminology
Zoom:
Changed terminology from Add-On-Plot to Add-By-Plot
5.0AG - 2 May 2007
Confidence
(pv): Removed nuisance message about not enough data
when suspensions are present
Dimensions:
Default is now 10 sets x 2400 entries to start
5.0AF - 1 May 2007
BPR:
Extended the total loss calculations to grouped data format (probit, KM)
Data
Grid Entry: Removed nuisance restriction blocking change from suspension to occurrence
Confidence(pv): Removed nuisance repeat of dimension limit statement
LR
Contours: Added FF lr test difference indication to
plot title
Marker
Line: Changed terminology to this instead of Only Line
Marker
Point: Changed terminology to this instead of Special Point
Marker
Line Point Entry: Negative for Gumbel & Normal now okay even when negative
<> suspension
Present
Risk (Now): Removed orginal method for calculation
... now only uses double failure effect
Weibull
Library: Removed nuisance entry of -9.123E+32 upon cancel
Weibayes
(Equation Label): Removed rr capability for solution
for improved clarity in results
Weibayes
(Icon): Added menu item for putting line on plot upon activation
5.0AE - 12 Apr 2007
Color
Sequence: Revised default color sequence for points/lines
Input
Data: Improved data type recognition
BPR:
Extended the loss calculations to grouped data format
5.0AD - 2 Apr 2007
Results
To Clipboard: Removed nuisance notification that output did occur
Language
(English): Replaced Buyer with Consumer
Language
(English): Replaced Seller with Producer
Menus:
Analysis reset option standardized to N...None ...
Reset (located just before X...Exit)
Scaling:
Log scale numbering expanded in highest scale
About
Dialogue Box Display: Removed nuisance reset upon activation
Accelerated
Test: Improved analysis for large suspension quantities
Calculator:
Moved A...Anderson Darling to D... Anderson Darling
Confidence:
Removed nuisance message for LR confidence on interval-mle
data
Confidence:
Improved smoothness of LR confidence for very small data sets
Export
Results: Streamlined output for option F...Save
Parameter Only To Clipboard
PFEV
for Probabilistic Miners Rule: Moved R...Reset to
N...New
PFEV:
Removed lock-out of standard data plot confidence bounds
Risk
Titles: Put Abernethy Risk first and then Quantity Expected
Test
Requirement: Added Producer Risk and Consumer Risk to output
Test
Requirement: Added Additional Item Test Time (per Julius Wang)
Test
Requirement: Expanded and clarified display
Test
Requirement: Swapped test requirement K and L choices to agree with handbook notation
Test
Requirement: Added link to Life Remaining (from Calculator)
5.0AC - 3 Mar 2007
BPR:
Improved handling of results for multiple data sets
PFEV:
Changed Probabilistic S/N Curve to Probabilistic Miners Rule
Risk:
Analysis Type now defaults to Standard (was Former)
Risk:
Analysis Type RBA option removed
5.0AB - 21 Feb 2007
Data
Entry: Update to ensure correct entry of occurrences and suspensions
Plot:
Update for better line plotting near lower left axes point
5.0AA - 15 Feb 2007
Confidence:
Added Likelihood Value Grid
Demonstrate/Sample:
Removed nuisance program stoppage at parameter input
5.0A - 6 Feb 2007
File
Line Input: Improved robustness with additional end-of-file check
Icons:
New look for icons for better recognition
BPR:
Zoom Select-On-Plot allows multiple resizing before returning to menu
Confidence:
Improved robustness of new lr solution calculation
for regression fit
Confidence:
Improved accuracy of standard PFEV confidence using LR
Goodness-Of-Fit:
Implemented Carl Tarums updates to Dr. Bobs CCC model
Goodness-Of-Fit:
Updates to Dr. Bobs CCC model verified by Paul Barringer
Goodness-Of-Fit:
Implemented Carl Tarums updates to Wes Fultons pve model
PFEV:
Selection option for S/N scale orientation
PFEV:
Simplification/separation of menu options
PFEV:
Standard error for PFEV fit automatically shown in PFEV results
PFEV:
Step-Stress parameter confidence expanded and improved
Sample/Simulate:
Improved robustness of changing distributions
4.0WX - 14 Dec 2006
Mixture/BPR:
Moved icon back to main screen
4.0WW - 10 Dec 2006
Plot
Color Yes/No: Simplified choice from Plot/Report menu
Abernethy
Risk: Improved Next Expected Occurrence for RBA output
Data
Type Display: Now using >< for interval symbol display
Data
Type Display:Suspension
display okay now for inspect option 1
Library
Save: Moved Weibull Library icon to main screen
Method
Change: Removed nuisance file message and replot of additional analysis data
Optimum
Replacement and Risk: Removed nuisance output display with numbers too far apart
4.0WV - 14 Oct 2006
Data
Import: Improved consistency of Point Label input
Grid
Label: Added " _ Point Name" to data format description
Method/Input:
Improved ease-of-use for selecting mle unbias method
Date
Format: Added Year-Mo-Day format
Nomenclature:
Removed "Prediction" from Precise Reading section
Accerated Test (PFEV): Improved capability
for viewing B-Values on S/N Curves
Critical
Correlation: Improved normal/lognormal values for N = 3 to 30
Data
Import: Improved robustness of data input especially for warranty data
Setup:
Weibull Library selections now have drop-down options (from text files)
Special
Monte Carlo Simulation: Added MPV capability for t0, r/LL, B-Value-1, B-Value-2
Plot
Display: Option for display of suspension and discovery data on plot
Plot
Display: Improved display of Interval-MLE data on plot
Prr Display: Improved consistency of display for set delete
pve Adjustment for W2P: New pve values
based upon latest research
Remaining
Life Analysis: Added capability in Calculator section
4.0WU - 11 Jul 2006
Batch
Processing: Report B-value list now as selected by user (saved in .INI file)
Calculator:
Added Mixture Expected Occurrence Ratio to Interactions (Mode A vs. B)
Confidence:
Pivotal MC confidence can save parameters as well as r and LL
Confidence:
Random number start lock put in menu (not prompted each time)
Critical
Correlation: Improved values for Weibull 2-parameter for N = 3 to 30
Demonstrate/Sample:
Added Mixture Expected Occurrence Ratio to Interactions (Mode A vs. B)
Weibayes:
Added capability for very large suspension quantities
4.0WT - 21 Jun 2006
Zoom:
Clarified selection menu for At Value
BPR:
Default quantity for Calculator Y-Scale value set to actual quantity
4.0WS - 14 Jun 2006
Selection
Dialogue Box: Improved return to previous selection for <ESC> or Close
Zoom
Dialogue Box: Clarified which entries not yet entered
4.0WR - 13 May 2006
Data
Sort: Improved robustness for interval-mle type data
Equation
Change: Removed nuisance mle modified message for
normal distribution selection
Library
Item Save: Clarified confidence output for parameters
Method/Input:
Changed the default LRM to 50%
Method/Input:
Clarified choices for normal distribution mle-modified
Method/Input:
Improved robustness of automatic recalculation
Rank
Table: Improved display of data type
Special
Monte Carlo: Removed restriction that sample distribution = analysis
distribution
4.0WP - 3 May 2006
Help:
Added analysis comment capability
Batch
Operation: Added save picture/report as bitmap file
Color
Choices: Added option for same for all points and lines
Color
Choices: Standardized and clarified color dialogue box
Output:
Added save picture as bitmap file
Zoom
Menu: Simplified F... At Value data entry
Calculator:
Added Anderson-Darling goodness of fit
Demonstrate/Sample:
Special Monte Carlo simulation options added
Distribution
Analysis: Added Anderson-Darling goodness of fit
Import:
Warranty data transform improved for warranty limit
Method/Input:
Added Likelihood Ratio Minimum for Distribution Analysis
Plot/Report:
Added Anderson-Darling goodness of fit
Rank
Table: Improved output to display plotting position values for suspensions
Risk
Analysis: Improved robustness for production with planned replacement
4.0WN - 1 Mar 2006
Demo:
Enhanced notice of altered input data
File:
Removed input capability forvery old (Dos) format
Point
Labels: Enhanced capability
Set/Line
Labels: Attached end of pointer line to plot grid value
Temp
Files: Added title names
Zoom:
Refined location of additional line on plot
Confidence:
Clarified method part of menu
Method/Input:
Clarified input data type selection
Normal/Gumbel
Distributions: Negative value designation does not change if data present
Optimum
Replacement: Added option to display lower cost output only for plot
Risk
Analysis: Made output more robust forall distributions
Student
Version: Removed access to WSV for Risk and Plot/Report options
Test/Additional
Usage: Refined output when no production is present
Weibayes: Clarified message fo ricon ... Not For Grouped Or Interval Data
Ybath Results in WSW: Improved display of log likelihood for mle solution
Zoom:
Scaling automatically includes single point datas
(even with no fit line)
4.0WM - 27 Nov 2005
High
Suspension Count: Improved consitency of calculation
Data
Entry/Import: Automatic recognition of grouped data import (in FF format)
Data
Entry/Import: Improved robustness of data acceptance
Prediction/Precise
Reading: Improved consistency of high resolution
display
4.0WL - 11 Nov 2005
Data
Entry/Import: Improved data quantity capability (esp. for micro-electronics)
Data
Entry/Import: Added import capability for point labels
Data
Export(Hardcopy/Softcopy): Easy row and column export
to clipboard
Data
Wizard: Added point quantity merge (change multiple entries to frequency entry)
File
Input: Restore of Chr$(13) when depleted for small files
Icon
Selection Display: Icon borders get lighter when cursor moves over them
Icon
Follow-Box: Improved descriptions
Setup:
Removed unnecessary options from menu display
Setup:
Returns to menu after selection with display of choice
Setup:
Does not double option for point quantities past maximum
Setup:
Sample File Copy choice presented immediately after installation
Zoom:
Added X-Range and Y-Range Lock Start
Calculator:
Removed H... and L... options to consolidate to I... option
Confidence:
Improved probit confidence icon display
Data
Import/Entry: Automatic option to change to interval-mle
or grouped data
Data
Type Display: New option for o/s (occurrence quantity/suspension quantity)
File
Save: Clarified caution for saving loaded WSV file as WSW format
Method:
Removed different modified mle results for Mixture,
Distr. Analysis and Predict
Method:
Clarified naming for fit method choices
Method:
Reset standard rr fit to X-on-Y for Inspect Option #1
Only
Line: Not deleted upon Weibull-2 to Weibull-3 change
PFEV:
Improved beta confidence display and output
PFEV:
Improved display of data and curve fit with WSV
PFEV:
Improved storage/retrieval of step-stress results
PFEV:
Improved robustness of step-stress results
PFEV:
Only line for untested value shows fit type
PFEV:
<ESC> key stops lengthy step-stress calculations
Predict:
Added B-Value list and X-Value list outputs
Report:
Improved tolerance to large Eta values
Risk:
Added import capability for variable usage/production rate
Risk:
Improved automatic conversion of variable usage/production rate
Risk:
Added Outside Interaction Correction Ratio for helpful/detrimental seasonal effects
Sample:
Added I...Interaction (like in calculator)
Test
Requirements: Added U...Usage Time to Demonstrated
Capability
Weibayes:
Clarified confidence indication (WBm = Weibayes using modified mle, 0 = mle)
Weibayes: Removed "mle" from option title
Warranty
Data Input: Warranty Limit for Input Ages (no failures/time after warranty)
4.0WK - 10 Mar 2005
Additional:
Removed video launch button
Language/Currency:
Moved menu item A...File Name On Plot, to K...
Setup:
Starting menu is general
Zoom:
X-Range + Y-Range Lock At Value improved
Calculator:
Mean to Eta conversion more tolerant to zero input
Confidence:
pv method more robust
Interval
mle: Solution for small data sets more robust
Predict:
Return to predict menu from results upon <ESC> for only line
Library:
Added menu options D,U,V to allow appending library
items to output
Lock:
Clarified lock for method, etc.
Method:
Automatic Conversion of Probit data to Interval mle
data improved
Method:
Added G...Fit Type For mle
Modified and removed dialogue box
Method:
Added J...Input Type Inspect Sample to Sample =
Difference or No Difference
Method:
Interval MLE - now can select with standard data
Plot/Report:
The n/s designation adjusted for Difference or No Difference in Grouped Data
Risk:
Added RBA for forecast to address issue found by Paul Barringer
Risk:
Added RBA1 for looking only at occurrence expectation
Risk:
RBA adjustment now for both forecast and present
Risk
and Optimum Replacement: Improved response to <ENTER> key for menu
Setup:
Activate or Exit in menus goes back to start of Setup
Softcopy
Total Report: Rank Table output limited to 300 points due to clipboard restrictions
Subroutine:
Renamed "suspns" to "allptcount"
Suspension:
Automatic ranking for same-valued suspensions and occurrences more robust
3-Parameter:
Find-Optimum off response clarified
4.0WJ - 1 Oct 2004
Batch
Run: Clarified display for input suggestions
Data
Wizard: Added point labels (especially for S/N info)
Label/Style:
Added caution for saving of labels only
Library
File Save: Now does not change default data file name
Menus:
Replaced parenthesis with alternate punctuation for clarity
Zoom:
Added H...X-Range + Y-Range Lock Reset To Former
Accelerated
Test: Added Y...View XY Data + Function With WSV
Batch
Processing: Improved execution for -iX command
BPR:
Changed BPR Zoom to special functions only with return to BPR
BPR:
Precise reading on plot now returns to BPR
BPR:
Added H...Start New Change Point List With Each Edit =
Yes/No
BPR:
Vertical label defaults to Reliability
Calculator:
Made eta-to-mean calculation double precision for std. dev.
Confidence:
LR contour display more consistent after data change
Confidence:
LR contour save/view improved
Method
Change: Added automatic conversion capability for probit-to-intv5(mle)
Mixture
Analysis: Ybath activation changed ... added special menu
Optimum
Replacement: Length-of-view and block-replacement saved with file
Regression:
Y-on-X now standard for both Inspect Option#1 and Grouped
Regression:
pve% display consistency enhanced
Small
Data Sets: Clarified message about Weibayes and mle analysis
Sample/Demonstrate:
Added early, late, and internal type suspensions
Warranty
Import: Default method is now Inspect Option #1
4.0WH - 7 Apr 2004
Confidence:
Added menu item for Save Contour/Simulation Data
Confidence:
Removed Save Contour/Simulation Data prompt for pv
and lr confidence
Confidence:
Improved contour robustness for probit lr method
Precise
Reading parameter select: Changed letters of basic options E,I,L
to Q,R,Z to avoid conflict
BPR:
Nameplate colors same as Production colors for Same As
Data Set option
Equation
Label: Added 3-Parameter Weibull
Sort:
Improved for high starting data values to avoid nuisance Beta < 0 message
4.0WG - 17 Mar 2004
File
Access: Improved tolerance for bad file name entry
File
Access: Improved input of former files
Data
Import: Improved consistency of .PRN file import
Data
Import: Improved robustness of Paste from clipboard
Plot
symbols: Improved consistency of symbol rendering on plot
Standard
message box: Improved response for <ENTER> key
Batch-Run:
Added capability to automatically load label file
Zoom:
Removed Point Symbol Automatic? prompt for Zoom reset
CCC
and PVE%: Improved accuracy for large data sets and Inspect Option 1 (W2P &
N/LN)
Plot/Analysis:
Increased suspension quantity allowed
Risk:
Added lower/all-affected options for Wauben
suspension quantity adjustment
Weibull
Library: Added memory for filename of single item save
Weibull
Library: Added memory for titles of user-selected comment fields
Demonstrate/Simulate/Sample:
Clarified sampling from mixture
Demonstrate/Simulate/Sample:
100% suspension sample okay
Method/Input:
Improved clarity of menu selections
Confidence:
Removed truncated message for pv (when low mc trial
quantity selected)
Mixture
Analysis: Improved fit type display for file save/load
4.0WF - 25 Jan 2004
Set
comparison: Improved consistency of results for all fit methods
4.0WE - 12 Jan 2004
-File:
Network file access improved for standard files
-File:
Added former file list to file drop-down and setup
-File:
Added get last .tmp results to former file list
-Additional
probability plot: Added occurrence/suspension histogram
-Data
export: Alternative for saving data without x in format
-Risk
analysis: Added term Wauben Modified to option Z
-Risk
analysis: Set selection does not reset automatically for option Z
-Data
input: Automatic option to convert to interval-MLE
-Outlier
test: Improved accuracy and clarified rewording of output
-MLE:
Improved solution for Gumbel and lognormal
-Interval-MLE:
Improved repeatability for value scale changes
-Interval-MLE:
Improved sorting of duplicate values
-Test
requirement: Allowed confidence input less than 50%
-Accelerated
test: Automatic label edit for added data set
-Confidence:
Added lr confidence and contours for probit data
-Confidence:
Added indication of completion % for lr and pv
-Calculator:
Added MTTF calculator for renewal
-Plot
labels: Multi-line automatic word wrap for longer note
on plot
4.0WD - 9 Nov 2003
-
Setup file copy: Removed additional dialog box
-
Set Comparison & Distribution Analysis: Improved ease of use for mle fit method
-
Quantity expected: Added the word, expected, to appropriate menu entries
-
Confidence: Improved pv confidence for mle fit method
4.0WC - 1 Nov 2003
-
Risk: Clarified change in forecast range effect on production/usage sequence
-
MLE-Interval: Improved solution for large numbers
-
Setup: Reinstated key-press for language/currency menu
-
Calculator: Added MTTF with renewal calculation (and inverse)
-
PVE%: Improved display for file input with Inspect Option #1
-
Sort: Robust system workaround to avoid register page fault for large data sets
-
Parameter box: Added option to change location
-
3-parameter: Added upper limit options
4.0WB - 20 Sep 2003
-
Files: Changed default output format to HTML
-
Files: Added data file format selection to Setup/File-Copy icon
-
Files: Moved open/get/import merge/no-merge selection to Setup/File-Copy icon
-
Files: Moved .tmp file retrieval to Setup/File-Copy
icon
-
Probabilistic S/N curve: Improved accuracy and ease-of-use
-
Method/Input: Automatic conversion of point-by-point data to probit format
-
Demonstrate/Sample: Revised probit and KM sampling
-
Correlation: Revised probit and KM pve% calculation
-
Likelihood: Improved calculation accuracy for probit data
-
Confidence: Higher precision possible for pv/mc
calculations
-
Risk: Added option to adjust fit-line solution for suspension proportion effect
-
Risk: Revised designation of planned replacement (A) and (F)
-
Risk: Added percent affected to planned replacement
-
Risk: Usage rate and production rate past 5 years more robust
-
Risk: Clarified parameter and data set selections
-
Data wizard: Added swap with quantity for x-value and y-value transform
-
Hardcopy: Printing orientation change process clarified
4.0WA, 12 Jun 2003
-
BPR plot: Improved color consistency for plot labels and parameter info
-
3D Likelihood plot: Added Help message
-
Set comparison: Clarified output language
-
Demonstrate/Sample menu: Clarified language
4.0W, 19 May 2003
-
Display accuracy: Easier to set
-
Special points: Not shown for import with transform
-
Add line on plot: Slope value displayed during line selection
-
Plot labels: Clearer near plot borders
-
CDF calculation: Improved robustness in tails
-
Risk: Clipboard output more robust
4.0V, 28 May 2003
-
Step-Stress: Removal of limits for p variable
-
Automatic data order comment: Only started in setup
-
Zoom: Added entry/delete of special point on plot to D...add-data-point-on-plot
-
Weibull library: Added option to save library text line to clipboard
-
Risk: Mixture equations used when mixture analysis is active
-
Risk: Interval calculations improved for range > 60 months
-
Risk: Clipboard text output now only sequential
-
Risk: Clipboard text output for each month for range > 60 months
-
Risk: (<>) after parameter display indicates mismatch for data set
solution
-
Risk: Improved results message for no suspension case
-
Risk: Added L...Start Lock For New Analysis
-
Risk: Added Z...Suspension Quantity For Analysis
-
Risk: Menu item A is now Activate, item D combines parameter and data select
-
Opt. repl.: Menu item A is now Activate, item D is
parameter select
-
Batch risk: Added present risk type, output range, and planned repl. type
-
Mixture: Allows higher percentage of points for first mechanism (90%)
-
Calculator: Allows beta > 1000 for eta/mean conversion and cv calc
-
Method: Easier transition from Insp1 to RBAmd
-
Point hide: Improved plot indication of method, confidence, fit, and data size
4.0UA, 19 Jan 2003
-
Step-Stress: Removal of limits for p variable
4.0U, 19 Jan 2003
-
Hardcopy/Softcopy: Improved printer orientation selection
-
Data-Import: Improved recognition of > and < in first lines
-
Data-Import: Improved recognitioin of data with first
row labeling
-
Program Label: Added additional access to Visual software
-
Step-Stress: Improved accuracy and robustness of solution
4.0T, 6 Dec 2002
-
Additional WSV plots: Improved interface for lines-only plots
-
Main screen: Different colors for WSW and WSV analysis labels
-
Zoom: Added Point-Sequence to Plot Symbol Type
-
Calculator: Increased upper limit of Beta to 1000 in mean-to-eta and eta-to-mean
-
Barringer process reliability: Improved entry and retrieval of change points
-
Risk: Added delay capability for start of new parameters for replacement parts
-
Risk: Improved usage of new parameters for replacement parts
4.0SD - 19 Sep 2002
-
Import: Allows top row with non-numeric information
-
Setup: Lock for color by set sequence (automatic) or by data / line
-
Setup: Start lock for data point hide (additional probability plot)
-
Help: Simplified access to Analysis Wizard (Flow Chart)
-
Help: Improved access to Contents page
-
Help: Clarified program organization with Icon Map - Software Tour
-
Zoom: Added interval mle calculation for partial %
affected
-
Barringer process reliability: Choice for production line color to track data
color
-
Report: Added coefficient of variation (Cv%)
-
Calculator: Added coefficient of variation (Cv%)
-
Risk: Improved output for small data sets and small usage rate
-
Point-by-point vertical position: Added Blom and
Kaplan-Meier
-
Only line: Improved user-interface for line delete
-
Confidence: Added automatic point-by-point method select (single set only)
4.0SC (Not Distributed)
4.0SB, 13 Sep 2002
-
Setup: Added Weibull library icon
-
Color selection (Setup & Labels): Color by set sequence (automatic) or by
data / line
-
Setup: Added line hide default choice to Start Lock
4.0SA, 20 Aug 2002
-
Data grid: Improved data handling robustness for set delete
-
WeiBayes icon: Default confidence set to 50%
-
WeiBayes icon: Confidence level remains at last
choice for session
4.0S, 30 Jul 2002
-
Legend: Reinstated legend label to graph
-
Additional uncertainty: Choice linked to file contents upon retrieval
-
Confidence: Monte Carlo method robustness improved
-
Confidence: Likelihood ratio method for small values improved
-
Barringer Process Reliability(BPR): Removed fit line
unhide after probit fit on graph
-
BPR: Production line for each set (add/remove)
-
BPR: Nameplate line for each set (add/remove)
-
BPR: Reliability and change points for each set (add/remove)
-
BPR: Rank value item added to menu
-
BPR: Precise reading item added to menu
-
Zoom: Partial percent affected item for batch analysis added to menu
4.0R, 8 Jul 2002
-
Plot symbols: Added set sequence (1,2,3 . . . or A,B,C
. . . )
-
Test requirements: Improved report output options
-
Step load: Added limits for p variable
-
Step load: Improved solution convergence
-
File save: WIN/DOS icon reinstated for compatibility with older software
-
Point size: Added midsize and very large options
-
Barringer process reliability: Default to midsize points
-
Plot parameter display: r^2-ccc^2 agreement with report improved
-
PFEV: Added solution for same beta each set
-
Marker lines: Added capability for up to 10 marker lines
-
Regression correlation: Improved accuracy of calculation
-
Failure forecast output: Improved consistency
4.0PA, PB, PC - 14 Jun 2002
-
Improved existing capabilities with easier user interface
4.0P, 28 Feb 2002
-
Accelerated Test: Step-stress data analysis added
-
Accelerated Test: Improved storage of equations
-
Calculator: Poisson and Gamma expanded
-
Gumbel +/-: Reset for sample data
-
Confidence: Total (Additional) Uncertainty capability
-
Parameter Box: Items lined up
-
Probit: Confidence for Normal and Gumbel negative values improved
-
Risk: Added Q...Planned Suspensions
-
Risk: Improved/expanded time interval change interaction
-
Test Planning: Added Step-stress accelerated test sequence
-
Zoom: Fit Line Display Truncated (Yes/No) added
-
Zoom: Find intersection enhanced
-
Zoom: Added X-Scale Value Display (Minimum/Maximum)
4.0N, 15 Jan 2002
-
P-value estimate (pve%) added
-
Critical correlation coefficient (ccc) improved
-
pmle-value removed
-
Sample data loading improved
-
Vasan-Fulton former usage to test ratio simplified
4.0M, 1 Dec 2001
-
Fit function display improved
-
Warranty matrix conversion enhanced
-
Line only (marker line) from 2 points improved
4.0L, 1 Nov 2001
-
Plot display of r^2 improved
-
Warranty matrix conversion for Kaplan-Meier improved
4.0K, 3 Oct 2001
-
Redimension - improved indication for point quantity
> maximum
-
Plot label output for R-C display improved
4.0J, 15 Aug 2001
-
Data Wizard - added merge capability
-
Hardcopy/Softcopy - added EXPORT nomenclature
-
Export to clipboard - added parameter values
-
Batch processing - improved confidence
-
Confidence - fm confidence modification label more
consistent
4.0H, I - Intermediate versions
4.0G, 17 Jul 2001
-
Plot/Report Menu - added submenu for selection
-
Plot labels - added half character length for italics
-
Direct to main screen after first session
-
Data Wizard - improved response to total set question
-
Printing - improved plot output for note, labels and
border
-
Batch Operation - improved output especially to printer
-
Rank Table - shows `susp` for suspension instead of y-value
-
Report - display of 3-parameter p-value after pv
confidence
-
Allow save of suspensions only
-
Method/Input - Reset resets WeiBayes to Weibull
-
Risk - added G...Precise Decimal Display option
-
Removed duplication of set #2 parameters upon file loading
-
Method/Input - Minor rearrangement of menu plus icon separators
-
Risk - Added time value of money to cost display
-
Three-parameter - Improved on-graph edit
-
Test planning - added Acceptable Results Probability calculation
4.0F, 20 Mar 2001
-
Improved overwriting with new versions
-
Allow file type setting with -L on command line
-
Improved import with commas
-
Added system busy indicator for 3D plotting
-
Added description for set comparison output
-
Improved WeiBayes selection
-
Improved equation selection with label
-
Improved t0 interaction with equation label
-
Added full 3-parameter confidence for pv confidence
-
Added ability to save correlation values for pv
confidence
-
Improved 1-failure plotting position
4.0E, 1 Mar 2001
-
Persistent data with redimension
-
Reinitialize file name upon getting former results
-
DEMO to FULL memory enhanced
-
Added edit key function to large data grid
-
Improved 3D plotting
-
Exit from BPR defaults to BPR style plot
-
Improved Failure Forecast for planned replacement > char. value
-
Added Confidence menu and Method/Input menu
-
Equation label interaction improved especially for WeiBayes
with few failures
-
Hourglass indicator activated for 3D plot
4.0D, 12 Dec 2000
-
Added Italian language file
-
Added additional language file capability (general)
-
Removed property value 380 message
-
Improved HPGL interface
4.0C - 4 December 2000
-
Added exponential and Rayleigh choices to WeiBayes in
Setup
-
Improved additional set file input for set quantity > 5
-
Added transform for changing between grouped data methods
-
Improved message for no large data set pv confidence
-
Improved probability plot rank value entry
-
Added y-value column to probit/km rank table
4.0B - 29 November 2000
-
Deleted reference to WSV for marker line only display (no data)
-
Lengthened fit line for normal with small sigma
4.0A, 20 November 2000
-
Added extreme value distribution
-
Simplified confidence selection
-
Improved Accelerated Testing, PFEV, and Probabilistic S/N Curve
-
Improved Zoom icon
-
Improved data import
-
DEMO to FULL file copy capability
-
Changed name of PFEV to Accelerated Test
-
Pull-down menus enhanced
-
Y-axis label toggles between side-by-side and stacked
-
Risk confidence changed to Weibayes
-
Increased accuracy of normal approximation with Dick Petschauer
-
RBA now risk calculation by Dick Petschauer (w/ ideas
from Dr. Bob and Wes)
-
Improved report page numbering and WeiBayes text
output
-
Added consideration for outlier calculation with suspensions
-
Improved range lock input in zoom
-
Updated batch operation
-
Added security to DEMO-to-FULL code saved to disk
-
Hilighted risk confidence indication in red
-
Added Quantity to present risk display
-
Added addition/subtraction transform to data wizard
-
Added Vasan-Fulton former usage ratio to 3-parameter
icon
-
Added different distribution for replacements to risk analysis
-
Added A...all, and F...expected only to planned
replacement
-
Changed to internal 3D likelihood presentation
-
Added nr confidence to lognormal (no suspensions)
-
Improved upper/lower confidence for parameters
-
Added Probability Plot (Y-Axis) Rank Value to calculator
-
Added quantity transform to data wizard
3.0Y, 6 Apr 2000 - Clarified suspension quantity input
-
Simplified R-C calculation for set quantity > 1
-
No file name display on plot after point edited
-
Additional 3-column import format (qty, F/S, time)
-
Risk usage and production rates now have 3-parameter (w/ t0) distribution
-
Risk with scheduled replacement improved for no renewal
-
Improved batch distribution analysis
-
Changed exponential equation choice to WeiBayes
-
Clarified exit from distribution analysis
-
Added x & y scale lock (zoom) for batch processing
3.0X, 29 Feb 2000 - Added Find-Intersect to Zoom menu
-
Added RBA factor for median results
-
Added R-C value display on graph
-
Expanded terms for fm Weibull confidence
-
Clarified import with commas
-
Clarified toggle choices
-
Distribution analysis returns to set choice
-
Added jump directly to Zoom menu from Barringer menu 3.0W, Clarified
Barringer Process Reliability (BPR) output
-
Removed nuisance message for mc & pv confidence
-
Improved lr and fm
confidence robustness
-
Improved data wizard handling of suspension changes
-
Reduced total report memory requirements
-
Improved B-value percentage selection
-
X-values rounded on X-axis
-
Vertical plotting position choice now saved
3.0V, 20 Oct 1999 - Total Report option added
-
Recalc for repeat selection of Normal equations
-
Reinstated sqr() back to sig1 and sigF1 calculation
-
New plot resets data grid to set 1 point 1
-
File name and software version on results capability
-
Data wizard transform (only x-axis)
-
PFEV plot labels can be edited
3.0U, 17 Aug 1999 - Reinstated Inspect Option #1 fitting
-
Improved reset of initial parameter values for Risk and Optimum Replacement
-
Increased accuracy of stored values for parameters
-
Added View additional probability plot - WSV output to clipboard to plot/report
-
Confidence contour output combines all contours into one file
-
Changed WeiBayes 50% confidence wording to No
-
Removed items B and C from BPR input menu
3.0T, 5 Aug 1999 - Improved Optimum Replacement and Risk input
-
Improved batch processing
-
Improved Distribution analysis output
-
Improved Mixture analysis output
3.0S, 17 July 1999 - Improved batch processing capability
-
Improved Barringer Process Reliability interface and added B.P.R to Mixture
Label
-
Added Probabilistic S/N Curve to Parameter as Function of Engineering Variable
-
Added confidence capability to Abernethy Risk analysis
-
Added WinSMITH(TM) Visual plot of risk and optimum replacement results
-
Added prompt for changing distributions in Distribution Analysis
-
Improved agreement between HPGL output colors and standard colors on screen
-
Added data wizard functionality
3.0R, 17 June 1999 - Reinstated batch operation
-
Improved mc & pv confidence, sets # 2 and above
-
Inspect option #1 can now convert to/from mle method
directly
-
Changed C4 estimate for N=1 from 0.5 to 0.6
-
Revised WeiBayes menu to show latest calculation
before menu entry
-
Revised WeiBayes default confidence to account for frequency
table
3.0P, 7 May 1999 - Clarified risk analysis input selections
-
Clarified test requirements input selections
-
Corrected Chi^2 array for d.o.f. of 20 and p of 5%
-
Rearranged subroutines for new programs
-
Reinstated predict option for only lines
3.0N, 22 Apr 1999 - Clarified risk analysis input selections
-
Clarified test requirements input selections
-
Revised and expanded Barringer reliability
-
Removed nuisance message for MLE routine (no failures)
3.0M, 27 Mar 1999 - YBath(TM) access from any path location
-
Improved convergence of MLE routine
-
Report shows page sequence indication
-
Added exponential to calculator menu
-
Improved data grid paging
-
Added point size selection in Barringer menu
-
Improved test planning initial slope value entry
3.0L, 16 Mar 1999 - Added capability for individual fit line display
on/off
-
Added Barringer Process Reliability calculation
-
Added Justified Likelihood Function (JLF) contour capability
-
Reset to standard method also resets regression axis
-
More tolerant to right mouse click when adding new sets/lines on graph
-
Beta < 0.07 triggers limits to plot lines vertically to maintain better fit
-
Large values of Eta put back into engineering notation
-
Improved L.A.N. unlocking of DEMO to FULL
-
Can now toggle display of <LOG> on x-axis for zoom on/off
3.0K, Added only line capability to Zoom/Hide
add line/set option
-
Improved Abernethy risk description in Help file
3.0H, 1999 Jan 04 - Improved array dimension capability for max. # of
marker lines
-
Added C4 computation routine
-
Risk analysis distribution entry for usage rate and production rate
3.0J,
1999 Feb 14 - Implemented RBA factor and improved c4 calculation
-
Output directly to printer fixed at Courier 12
-
Three parameter menu correctly shows t0 solution method choice
-
Added caution note for distribution analysis w/ < 20 occurrences
-
Report output to clipboard can be ASCII output or graphics output
-
Added text note capability on plot
-
Added reset to standard selection for method / data input icon
3.0G, 1998 Dec 03 - Added precise reading on plot capability in
prediction menu
-
Added set-/-line-on-plot capability with cursor position indicators in zoom
menu
-
Added set-/-line-on-plot point quantity and precise / random type in zoom menu
-
Added enter-point-on-plot capability to zoom menu
-
The word FROZEN replaced with the word LOCK in zoom menu
-
Reorganized code so that only 2 of 19 files are custom (others are common)
-
Improved robustness of interval mle calculation
-
Removed the word EQUIVALENT from set comparison results
-
Easier output for set comparison results
3.0F, 1998 Nov 13 - Improved multi-variable capability PFEV analysis
-
Added Sica-Luko correction in Test Requirement
section for sudden death testing
-
Improved arrangement of hardcopy/softcopy menus
3.0E, 1998 Nov 1 - Added graphic Delete/Cut/Copy capability to Zoom
menu
-
Added plot side symbol display to Zoom menu
-
Previous results mini-graphs can now be re-clicked to recall data
-
Message box now details options for mini-graph recall
-
Extended data grid for hi-res display
-
Added sum type for random point interaction
-
Improved mixture analysis for normal and lognormal data
-
Streamlined likelihood evaluation for normal and lognormal analysis
-
Increased precision of risk analysis output
3.0D, 1998 Oct 1 - Extended icon tool bar side-to-side for high
resolution
-
mixture report p-value display sequence same as set comparison
3.0C, 1998 Sep 14 - Changed Svensk language
to Svenska in Program
-
Changed PFEV solution for common slope to weighted geometric mean
-
Added mle solution for probit and Kaplan-Meier
3.0B, 1998 Sep 5 - Compatible with WinSMITH(TM) Visual 3.0B
-
Added Espanol language capability
-
Added Svensk language capability
3.0A, 1998 Sep 1- New DEMO to FULL unlock password coding
-
Individual limits on decimal significance (in Setup) now for general, life, and
slope
-
Set comparison only for sets not hidden (with Zoom)
-
Improved large sample accuracy for critical correlation coefficient (ccc)
-
Added third parameter to demonstrate/sample simulation
-
Ensured that report parameter low and high confidence display follows set
deletion
2.1B, 98/7/9 - Clarified production rate and usage rate variable input
for risk
-
Added significant figure control to B-Values and X-Values displayed on plot
2.1A, 98/6/30 - Expanded display of now risk value
-
Added set label edit capability to the data grid
-
Added warranty length (mos) and warranty length
(x-units) limits to risk
-
Added planned replacement to risk
-
Added variable usage rate and variable production rate to risk (seasonal)
-
Added password accessibility to convert DEMO to FULL version
-
Added mean (occurrence sum) to report and predict sections
2.0Z, 98/5/30 - Added Windows Printer (HI-RES) hardcopy output option
-
Renamed standard bitmap output to Windows Printer (WYSIWYG)
-
Added line = minimize/maximize to Zoom menu for plot line thickness
-
Improved labeling on HPGL hardcopy output
-
Added Additional File Path for improved access to additional FF programs
-
Improved risk output accuracy for Kaplan-Meier method
-
Added Normal nr confidence method and removed nc confidence
method
-
Clarified set comparison output by putting FF p-value first and biased mle second
-
Also improved terminology of set comparison output with Equivalent Confidence
2.0Y, 98/4/21 - Compatible with WinSMITH
Visual 2.0Y
2.0X, 98/4/14 - Added more detailed explanation of batch capability
,
removed nuisance message for very large data sets
2.0W, 98/3/30 - Added limit correction option to warranty data
analysis
2.0V, 98/3/24 - Reinstated okay button for calculator
-
Improved HPGL output
-
Improved correlation and distribution analysis for data quantity = 2
2.0U, 98/3/12 - Removed OK button from calculator and
hardcopy/softcopy
-
Improved fault tolerance of font selection
-
Revised terminology on plot to "r^2-ccc^2" for critical correlation display
-
Allow only line negative values for "-=<0" selected for normal
distribution
2.0T, 98/2/10 - Font Selection and Color Selection added for
plot output
-
German translation added
-
Added improved icon information choices (+ tooltips, +none)
-
Significant figures selection added to setup/language/decimal section
-
Added three dimensional plot capability for likelihood
function
-
Test requirements clarified
-
Added capability for suspension simulation with precise sample selected
-
Improved binomial calculator capability
-
3D log likelihood plotting added
2.0S, 98/1/12 - Enhanced compability with YBath(TM)
-
Demo capability
-
File list update improved
-
Conservative p-value (pff) used on graph for WinSMITH(TM)
mixture
2.0R, 97/12/02
-
Added tabs on active results window for switching between plot and report
-
Clarified report and predict options for mixture analysis
-
Updated YBath(TM) icon to icon from Bathtub Software (TM)
-
Modified file save format to include WSV parameters
2.0P, 97/11/21 - Improved maximum lognormal likelihood function
convergence
2.0N, 97/11/17 - Display of r^2 label on plot now not only when Ybath activated
-
Display of n/s clarified to indicate current data instead of latest mixed mode
result
-
Ybath correlation changed to r^2
2.0M, 97/11/10 - YBath(TM) mixture compatibility
-
The t0 (third parameter) solution can use either rr
or mle method (rr default)
-
BiWeibull enhancement in for mixture analysis
-
Access to AVI video files provided
-
Both Beta (sig, sigF) and eta (mu, muAL) solutions for param. = F(engr.
variable)
-
Option to lock the start sequence for mc/pv
confidence to get repeatability
-
Exponential lock for Weibull (beta = 1)
-
Added eta-to-mean into calculator section
2.0L, Prototype for version 2.0M
2.0K, 1997/9/30 - Added risk capability for interval mle
-
Added mean-to-eta into calculator section
-
Set comparison now displays likelihood values
-
French translation file added
2.0J, 1997/8/28 - Decimal operation for FF data files improved
-
Monte Carlo Pivotal (pv) confidence method
added
2.0H, 1997/8/2 - Decimal operation improved
-
Gamma function convergence improved
-
Dauser shift capability added
-
Monte Carlo (mc) confidence method added
-
Time gage and <ESC> key exit added to probabilistic analysis
-
Label placement stabilized
-
P-Value correlation added with mc confidence
-
Point symbol automatic/big/small added
2.0G, 1997/7/9 - Import capability improved
-
Imbedded data sets
2.0F, 1997/7/7 - Import capability expanded:
-
warranty data import and analysis (inspect or Kaplan-Meier)
-
column data can be X-value, Occurrence Quantity, Suspension Quantity
-
column data can be X-value, Occurrence Quantity, Sample Size
-
column data can be multiple sets
-
import can be either from clipboard or from ASCII file
-
improved data display for probit/km when changing methods
-
Parameter As Function Of Engineering Variable . . . allows
common slope or not, rank regression or mle solution
of common slope, easy save of XY data and function data
-
Batch processing improved
-
Language capability improved
-
Test/ binomial increased accuracy (esp. 95% cum/conf.)
-
Risk/Optimum-Replacement plotting easier
2.0E, 1997/3/31 - Log Likelihood values for predict/precise readings
improved
-
Distribution analysis uses maximum likelihood (mle)
techniques for mle method
-
Report shows maximum log likelihood values
2.0D, 1997/3/26 - Added double precision to PFEV section
2.0C, 1997/3/20 - Reorganization of data grid display especially for
probit and KM
2.0B, 1997/3/15 - Interval maximum likelihood capability
expanded and improved
-
File list update immediately upon change
-
Highlighted command button selected with <ENTER> key
-
Optimum replacement steady state failure rate, replacement rate and MTBF added
-
Optimum replacement highlighted in table with red color
-
Added start lock feature to preselect equations and method upon startup
-
Added confidence limits on mean value in report
-
Initialization file common with other software
-
(2.0B data grid needed reorg. - all purchased 2.0B replaced w/ 2.0C)
2.0A, 1997/2/25 - Language and currency selection added
-
Regional decimal symbol recognition added
-
Point-by-point interval analysis with mle method
(first easy-access implementation)
1.1R, 96/12/23 - Text file input more robust
-
Clipboard input more robust (notifies user if too big)
1.1P, 96/12/4 - Added interactive curve label pointer line
-
SigF <= 1 not allowed for lognormal only line
input
-
Curve label position more stable
1.1N, 96/11/25 - Moved negative data value definition from setup to
method/input
-
Added set selection buttons in WeiBayes, Distribution
analysis & Single set confidence
1.1M, 96/11/15 - Likelihood ratio confidence plot display more robust
-
Added 1/Beta power to WeiBayes lower confidence with
failures
-
Clarified parameter-as-function-of-engineering-variable
-
Added Windows printer & clipboard buttons to first hardcopy/softcopy menu
-
Can now automatically annotate curve label for prediction output
1.1L, 96/11/7 - Import of ASCII file data more robust
-
Parameter as function of engineering variable clarified and more robust
1.1K, 96/10/25 - Added mean rank, binomial, and Nelson`s plot rank
methods
-
Added safeguards for selecting fit method for probit data input
-
Grid line edit improved for Normal distribution
-
Method/Data-input terminology and codes (displayed on plot) clarified
-
Added non-integer expected value for poisson
-
Added confidence lock (remembers confidence configuration)
-
Improved file input from BW
-
Improved import of ASCII file without skipping
-
Added parameter as function of engineering variable (accelerated
testing)
-
Improved robustness of likelihood ratio confidence
-
Now shows plot=on/off, report=on/off and table=on/off for clarity
-
Changed wording of B-value selection to a specific reference...select B-values
-
Added built-in word wrap for printer object (not done by Windows) to avoid
crash
-
Added .HGL to wording for saving FF picture file to
assist in file name selection
1.1J, 96/9/25 - Added access to Windows Calculator
-
Added factor to test-length terminology in test requirements
-
r now not forced to 1.0 while finding best t0 with frequency table entry for
point quantity above 2 (1.1G,1.1H and 1.1I affected, all purchased copies
upgraded)
1.1I, 96/9/15 - Added more batch capability (probit 3-column text file
input)
-
Added risk analysis for probit and Kaplan-Meier (KM) data
-
Changed cut/paste format to make more general
-
Changed terminology of input format for probit and KM to Grouped instead of
Interval
1.1H, 96/9/3, Added partial distribution (tail-comparison) to strength-load
interaction, etc.
-
Reorganized button display for confidence and
eliminated OK button in places
-
Removed possibility for flicker for fast video or high
resolution video
-
Removed possibility for same software to appear in Additional (+...)
-
Histogram from file entry clarified
-
Added more detailed batch capability
1.1G, 96/8/12 - Added next expected occurrence to Risk
-
Graphics to Clipboard sequence time can be added to accomodate
system speed
-
Removed any possible sources of flicker for mouse moves (except dragging)
-
Added selection to label/style section to choose grid lines
-
Clarified n/s in results for frequency table entry
-
Point-quantity-2 adjustment to r so that r always = 1 for quantity 2
1.1F, 96/8/7 - Report setting of b-values separated from selecting
report
-
Added Strength-Load Interaction and Life-Usage Interaction to
Calculator
1.1E, 96/7/31 - Retrieval of file after using FF Additional button
improved
1.1D, 96/7/19 - Display accomodates Win95
status bar at bottom of screen
-
Improved input for risk option to ease use of WeiBayes
on data sets
-
Command line specifies configuration paths (.INI), and temp (.TMP) files
-
Random point comparison for 2 different distributions (convolution,
interference)
-
Okay button now activates viewing for Optimum Replacement and Risk results
1.1C, Can find best t0 now with maximum
likelihood method
-
Filename display updates immediately after saving file
-
Image object used for opening screen (instead of picture object)
-
Highlight in grid more stable with size changes
-
Only line # 2 can be turned off individually
-
Zoom improved below 10% occurrence
-
None button added to text input box
-
Plot parameter style input improved
1.1B, Probit and Kaplan-Meier confidence at any level
-
Prompt to confirm exit upon <ESC> from main screen
-
Now checks whether file save is to existing file
-
Title box appears in label edit for keyboard data entry
-
Reset data grid evaluation to restore entry past point #2 for 1 set dimensions
-
Chi-squared...degrees of freedom=6...%=90...changed 1.064 to 10.64
-
Can now enter negative mu for normal distribution Risk/Optimum-Replacement
-
Time gage and <ESC> enabled for all confidence methods
-
Better terminology for probit and Kaplan-Meier selections
-
Paste from external spreadsheet ignores commas in number format
-
Added double column ASCII output to distribution analysis
-
Batch capability expanded
-
Recalc for entry of all DOS format data files
-
<F> and <1-F> occurrence display linked to zoom frozen entry
-
All dialogue boxes now fully translatable
-
Cannot inadvertently unload disclaimer screen
-
Risk/Optimum-Replacement defaults to set #1 data and set#1 parameters
1.1A, Binomial confidence capability added back
-
Very large quantity of failures and suspensions allowed in WeiBayes
shift
-
Reporting improved:
-
hardcopy/firmcopy/softcopy added for all analyses
-
X-value readouts added for plot parameter box (like B-values option)
-
Data list to ASCII file can be sequential or in column format
-
Added common dialogue box for printer activation and printer selection
-
Changed default button on opening screen to exit button
-
Added prompt to save unstored active results if any
before exiting
-
Added button on main screen to access other Fulton Findings programs
1.0J, 3/25/96 - Added Undo function for data grid edit
-
Added Wayne Nelson`s WeiBayes confidence
with failures
-
Allow larger numbers in frequency table
-
Changed Delete to Clear for New...Reset
-
Clarified number of sample sets entry
-
Risk and Optimum Replacement file output now in order sequence
-
Sample to file no longer ordered for non-interval data
-
Menu entries highlighted (and shown in message box if message box is big)
-
Additional checking of correct integer values for grid properties
1.0I, 3/13/96 - Pull-down menu structure improved
-
Bias terminology for mle clarified
1.0H, 3/12/96 - Batch access with filename after program .exe name
-
Reinstated robust plot calculation
-
Automatic plot title for ASCII import
-
Pull-down menu structure
-
Only line selection of fit line captures method (rr/mle)
1.0G, Added dimension doubler in Setup for more point
capability
-
Added set labels in data grid
-
Results from last session (not reset) are easily retreived
in Data/Get from file
-
Extra grid column available by scrolling (if within dimensions) for easier set
addition
-
Changed wording from % FF to % with FF in Calculator/set-compare
-
Message for Weibull/Lognormal distribution analysis when negative = <0
-
Clarified distribution analysis wording (removed optimum for 3 parameter
solution)
-
Added underline in risk/optimum-replacement to clarify grouping of results
1.0F, Automatic tracking of correlation coefficient for set deletion
-
Filenames for results activation changed to prevent duplication
-
Added R...reset to previous results menu
1.0E, Improved t0 find best routine for values close to maximum
-
Reduced extra space in hardcopy/softcopy
-
Correlation values cleared upon entry of DOS file
-
Moved plot output color on/off from hardcopy/softcopy to plot/report/table
1.0D, Dashed box does not move in menus
1.0C, Added a word for mle (Lower Bias)
message
-
Improved risk interval display table
-
Improved interval Demo/Sample
1.0B, Improved data edit when entry started below first cell
1.0A, First Windows-based version of both WinSMITH(TM) Weibull and WinSMITH Visual software bundled into the SuperSMITH(TM) package.
>>> For SS Visual 5.0 and
Earlier
(for SSY, Scroll down further):
SuperSMITH 5.0 YBath(TM) and Earlier
SuperSMITH Visual Revisions:
'5.0DT
- 23 Dec 2021 (File Version 5.0.0.420)
'Consistent with SSW revisions
'5.0DS
- 28 Oct 2021 (File Version 5.0.0.419)
'Consistent
with SSW revisions
'5.0DR
- 04 May 2021 (File Version 5.0.0.418)
'LABEL
Y-AXIS: Transposing for Side-By-Side label senses all colors in font
'5.0DQ
- 12 Oct 2020 (File Version 5.0.0.417)
'Consistent
with SSW revisions
'5.0DP
-25 May 2020 (File Version 5.0.0.416)
'Color
Choices: Expanded/Improved selection
'5.0D0
- Skipped
'5.0DN
-06 Apr 2020 (File Version 5.0.0.414)
'Update
of Language Files
'5.0DM
- 30 Mar 2020 (File Version 5.0.0.413)
'Chi-Squared
Solution: Now handles up to 32000 degrees of freedom, esp. for Abernethy Risk
(R. Schop)
'New
Program: Added SuperSMITH(R) Dice access
'5.0DL
- 20 Jan 2020 (File Version 5.0.0.412)
'Print
Setup Delay: Removed beginning delay for printer access
'5.0DK
- 07 Oct 2019 (File Version 5.0.0.411)
'Automatic
Point Quantity Merge: Changed logic for better use of absolute value (A. Jochimczyk)
'5.0DJ
- 21 Jan 2019 (File Version 5.0.0.410)
'Consistent
with changes in other SuperSMITH(TM) software
'5.0DI
- Skipped for disambiguation
'5.0DH
- 24 Aug 2018 (File Version 5.0.0.408)
'Consistent
with changes in other SuperSMITH(TM) software
'5.0DG
- 05 JUN 2018 (File Version 5.0.0.407)
'Drop-Down
Menus: Matched cursor with highlight
'Grid
Menus: Replaced checkboxes with asterisks for future larger formatting
'Right
Mouse-Button: De-activated exit question
'Number
Entry Box: Increased size in preparation for new bigger icons, etc.
'5.0DF
- 7 APR 2018 (File Version 5.0.0.406)
'About/Opening
Screen: Improved language translation
'DEMO:
Added "Paste" icon for DEMO to FULL Special Name input
'DEMO:
Removed Change From Full To DEMO
'Former
Results: Added unique file names to avoid filename "collision"
'Languages:
Added new words for About / Opening screen
'5.0DE
-- 03 MAR 2018 (File Version 5.0.0.405)
'Calculator:
Added "H...Gaussian (Normal)" option
'Code:
Changed subroutines starting "wpgage", etc.
to "ParamBoxSSW_P", etc.
'Data
Identification on Plot: Added to on-plot zoom capability (per T. Marquart)
'Display:
Added plotting indication in header for large slow-loading data sets
'DEMO
version: idemodatareal% changed to idemodatachange%
'DEMO
version: Data altering includes input Y-Values
'Error
Checking: Added to routines accessed with Form2.Picture1 (the plot)
'Former
Results: Assigned top of image as first location of main results
'Language:
Added "Home" to translatable words
'Output:
Save Parameter Only To Clipboard enhanced to add
Marker Line values
'Output:
Save Parameter Only To Clipboard added to Visual for
Crow/AMSAA values
'5.0DD
-- 07 AUG 2017 (File Version 5.0.0.404)
'Conversion
from text to value: Improved robustness for very large number entry
'Languages:
Clarified entries for French and German
'Languages:
Fixed issue with disappearing point sequence #'s in data grid
'Languages:
Removed some "compound" words, & replaced with individual words
'Marker
Points: Improved retention of points in file
'Warranty
Data Import: Clarified menu choices for input format
'Function
/ Transform: Improved XL (X Last) and YL (Y Last) usage
'5.0DC
-- 21 APR 2017 (File Version 5.0.0.403)
'About
Box: Changed background color of "Yes, I agree..." section to yellow
to match
'Drag-For-Select
Label: Turned off for results display
'Language
Processing: Improved translation for Abernethy Risk output
'Language
Words: Added "Execution" (Performance) and to associated LANGFILES
'Option
Explicit: All code now invokes Option Explicit
'Set
Label Edit: Removed label selection issue with extra labels selected
'Standard
Number Display: For #'s between 0.1 and 1.0, reduced to 4 sig figures (was 7)
'Start/About
Box: Clarified messages
'Zoom:
Clarified menu items F and H
'Zoom:
Hide set feature enhanced to add all yes or all no selections
'Bar
Graph: Removed bar borders for high density plot improving display
'5.0DB
-- 09 FEB 2017 (File Version 5.0.0.402)
'Menu
width: increased width of menu due to truncated display on some machines
'Number
Entry: Clarified increment description
'Touch
Slider: Now interfaces with Big Inforation Display
text box
'Bar
Chart: Improved bar color and label alignment for set quantity above 20
'5.0DA
-- 06 JAN 2017 (File Version 5.0.0.401)
'Data
Import: Data quantity set to zero (deleted) when input quantity is zero (per
Alfred Jochimczyk)
'Marker
Point Addition: Removed nuisance appearance of first point during addition
'X-Axis:
Log-Scale numbering improved for more appropriate display (per Ron Gaddy)
'Crow/AMSAA
Parameter Box: 'Removed phantom print of previous values (per Ron Gaddy)
'Crow/AMSAA
Parameter Box: 'Added item to menu for edit of MTBF/RATE display (per Ron
Gaddy)
'5.0CZ
-- 24 OCT 2016 (File Version 5.0.0.3.26)
'Menu
Option Boxes: Removed possibility of lingering images upon plot selection
'Setup
Menu: Added menu item for Change DEMO to FULL
'5.0CY
- 11 SEP 2016 (File Version 5.0.0.325)
'FileName: Eliminated possibility of change of default data
filename to function filename
'5.0CX
- 15 JUL 2016 (File Version 5.0.0.324)
'File
Save: Restriction added to prevent Visual overwriting Weibull file
'File
Save: Restriction added to prevent Weibull overwriting Visual file
'Help
Menu: Added icon in HELP group for About
'Help
Menu: Consolidated menu items from 7 to 4 compatible with icon quantity
'Language
Translation: Created separate module for language options (SMITH_5L.BAS)
'Language
Translation: Created Function-fs_LangLogic(smessage) in SMITH_5L.BAS
'Label/Style
Edit Buttons: Enlarged and consolidated for easier touch operation
'Label/Style
Icon on Large Plot: Added to improve accessibility
'Merge
Sets: Undo available immediately after merge
'Merge
Sets: Point labels retained
'Number
Display: Improved display on plot and report
'Plot:
Added Label/Style Icon on large plot to improve accessibility
'Plot:
Added Output/Export Icon on large plot to improve accessibility
'Plot:
Added Okay/Exit Icon on large plot to improve accessibility
'Plot:
Display of Suspensions and Discoveries expanded to include on bottom scale
'Plot/Edit:
Improved H... Hide/Display of points
'Setup
Icon: Changed image to reflect more modern laptop computer
'Setup
Menu: Added item "W...Display Options ... On Big
Plot"
'Weibull
Library: Defaults to file name different than data file
'Zoom
Menu: Changed "G..." item to "W...Display
Options ... On Big Plot"
'Zoom:
Added size-changing box to indicate zoom
'Sample/Simulate:
Crow-AMSAA sample triggers C-A solution automatically (C. Tarum)
'Dimensions:
Changed minimum quantity of points in data set to 1000
5.0CW
--26 JAN 2016 (File Version 5.0.0.323)
'Control-Box
Buttons: Enlarged for easier touch operation
'Data
Grid: Midsize button enlarged for easier touch operation
'Former
Results: Expanded from 4 maximum to 20 maximum
'Former
Results: Removed plot title from file name for retrieval
'Help
Menu: Changed "L...Information Display (Big /
Small)" to item "K..."
'Setup
Menu: Added item K, "Information Display (Big / Small)"
'Program
Exit Button: Updated display of button name for mouse
'Zoom:
Enlarged Icons for Output Display Choice On Big Plot
5.0CV
-- 14 DEC 2015
'Weibull
Library: Changed menu item letter for "Clear Clipboard"
5.0CU
-- 3 DEC 2015
'Code
Change: Sub chkdecimal moved from SMITH_1A.BAS to
SMITH_2A.BAS
'Code
Change: Sub fylprodrateout moved from SMITH_1A.BAS to
SMITH_4A.BAS
'Code
Change: Sub fylprodrateout1 moved from SMITH_1A.BAS to SMITH_4A.BAS
'Code
Change: Sub fylusagerateout moved from SMITH_1A.BAS
to SMITH_4A.BAS
'Code
Change: Sub fylusagerateout1 moved from SMITH_1A.BAS to SMITH_4A.BAS
'File
Check: Changed so that "\\" on the front of a path is okay
'Icon
Layout: Removed option for old icon layout in Setup section
'Labels
Above Tabs: Added for clarity
'Mouse Wheel: Capability added for data grid and
number input box (by Carl Tarum)
'Output
Icon: Added to large plot display
'Removed
nuisance display of the word "Select"
'Transform:
Added "Histogram From 2-Axis" to convert curves to histograms
5.0CT
--- 2 MAY 2015
'Screen
Resolution: Changed obvious screen resolution variables to LONG type
'Outlier
Calc: Changed calculation variables to LONG type
'Double
Precision to Single: Mitigated VB6 Csng() hang issue for value 2
5.0CS
- 17 APR 2015
'Number
Display: Removed error display issue with number display format
'Zoom:
Disconnected X-Value zoom from Y-Value zoom (per D. Keisic)
'Zoom:
Added icon for X-Range + Y-Range Lock on regular large plot display (per D. Keisic)
'Zoom
Menu: Added option to display Zoom icon added above (Yes/No)
'Zoom
Menu: Added icon for X-Range + Y-Range Lock
5.0CR
- 26 Mar 2015
'Button
Menus: Exit now restarts originating menu to re-display option boxes
'Line
Display Menu: Added option for Label Pointer Line Maximuize
(=Yes/No)
'Parameter
Box: # display agrees better with requested accuracy (per A. Jochimczyk)
'Plot/Report
Tabs: Enhanced Display
'Terminology:
Clarified Plot/Report icon and tab cursor-movement messages
'XY
Plot: Removed nuisance array overrun for maximum set points
5.0CQ
- 19 Jan 2015
'Data
grid: Removed grid moving when button-menu selected
'Parameter
Box: Improved number display (Alfred Jochimczyk)
5.0CP
- 09 Dec 2014
'Icon
Layout: Moved HELP... and ADDITIONAL... icons left to match SSY
'List
Color: Changed to match SSY
'Menus:
Added "Slide-Select" for improved touch-screen
operation
'Set
Labels: Contour plot no longer changes lowercase "x" to uppercase
"X"
'Zoom
Menu: Changed "Automatic Reset" menu item to "Automatic Total Reset"
'Zoom
Menu: Added icon for "Automatic Total Reset"
'Zoom
Menu / Add Data On Plot: <Esc> or (X) returns
immediately to Zoom menu
'Tabs
Over Results Box: Enlarged vertically + added highlight for active selection
'Zoom:
Restored "X" box on plot for exit for menu options "C" and
"D"
'Other
changes compatible with SSW'Other changes compatible
with SSW
5.0CN
- 14 May 2014
'Monte
Carlo Confidence: Consolidated trial quantity input between SSW and SSV
'Monte
Carlo Seeds: Converted to 4 seed numbers and re-activated seed setting
'Monte Carlo Confidence for Crow/AMSAA: Confidence menu allows
trial quantity input
5.0CM
- 25 Mar 2014
'Color
Edit: Added icon on plot for Label / Style edit
'Former
Results: Added capability to overlay with Active Results
5.0CL
- 20 Jan 2014
'Consistent
with SSW changes
5.0CK
- 02 JAN 2014
'Batch
Process: Added alternative Crow/AMSAA output formats (per Vicky Peralta)
'Chi-squanred routine: Nuisance iteration messages removed
5.0CJ
- 04 Dec 2013
'Consistent
with SSW changes
5.0CI
- Skipped for clarity in version numbering
5.0CH
- 04 Nov 2013
'Crow/AMSAA:
Improved growth significance message in report (per Clint Grafelman)
5.0CG
- 03 Sep 2013
'Consistent
with SSW changes
5.0CF
- 22 July 2013
'Consistent
with SSW changes
5.0CE
- 10 Jun 2013
'File
Access: Can input '.W' or '.V' file without extension
entered
5.0CD
- 23 Feb 2013
'Improved
YBath compatibility
5.0CC
- 22 Feb 2013
'Help
file changes
5.0CB
- 22 Jan 2013
'Changes
Compatible with Weibull 5.0CB
'MTBF:
Can enter own acronym for expected occurrence interval (for Larry Tyson)
5.0CA
- 30 Nov 2012
'Automatic
Data Order Caution: Moved menu item from Start Lock Options to Setup Menu
'BATCH
PROCESSING: Reinstated -zX1_X2_Y1_Y2 zoom set functionality
'Compatible
with SSW
5.0C
- 20 Sep 2012
'Set
Label Edit: Removed possibility for "Label 0" edit
5.0BZ
- 13 Sep 2012
'Languages:
Changed name from "Default" to "Default English [American]"
'Plot
Label Characters: ",", "X", and space " " are now
decoded from temporary file save
'Zoom
Menu: Added menu option "G..." function to menu option
"F..." (Removed option "G")
'Crow/AMSAA:
Added label edit option to hide MTBF/RATE in parameter box (per Schop)
5.0BY
- 5 MAY 2012
'Help
File: New comprehensive HELP released for 5.0BX version
'Help
File: Changed name of "Flow Chart" to "Best Practices Guide"
'Help
File: Easier SSW and SSV access to Best Practices Guide (Analysis Wizard - Flow
Chart)
'Abernethy
Risk: Reinstated ability to choose pre-set usage rate options (D, H, M, Y)
'Zoom:
Added point label option to view point as point value
instead of symbol
5.0BX
- 21 Apr 2012
'Chi-Squared:
Added chi2choose subroutine to select between Chi-Squared methods
'Chi-Squared:
Added chi2CDFchoose subroutine to select between Chi-Squared methods
'Chi-Squared:
Added chi2DOFchoose subroutine to select between Chi-Squared methods
'File
Input: Improved automatic report analysis of multiple data sets
'Former Results: Green checkmark now activates
5.0BW - 7 Apr 2012
'Data Import: Improved import of text files
5.0BV - 15 Mar 2012
'API: Eliminated only API call ... per Carl Tarum
'File Save: Added filename to data in file (helps with Former
Results) ... fylflpnamelasts$, fylflnamelasts$
'Main Screen: Improved transition from Maximized to Normal
'Zoom: Added arrow buttons for X-Range And Y-Range Lock: Select On Plot (requested by T. Marquart)
'Zoom: Added reset-to-automatic button for X-Range And Y-Range
Lock: Select On Plot
'Additional Probability Plot: Changed automatic range to reduce
range closer to data
5.0BU - 23 Dec 2011
'Consistent with SSW changes
5.0BT - 13 Dec 2011
'Function Save: Changed default filename to avoid conflict with
data filenames
'Function Code For Curve Fit: Improved
for POWER fit
5.0BS - Skipped
5.0BR - 30 Nov 2011
'Function Save: Changed default filename to avoid conflict with
data filenames
'Function Code For Curve Fit: Improved
for POWER fit
5.0BQ - 25 Oct 2011
'Consistent with SSW changes
5.0BP - 15 Oct 2011
'Consistent with SSW changes
5.0BN - 1 Jun 2011
'Consistent with SSW changes
5.0BM - 28 Jun 2011
'Softcopy Total Report (and standard Report): Tab lineup improved
'Data Grid: Improved Data Wizard selection range
5.0BL - 1 Jun 2011
'Zoom/Point Symbol Display: Added 'Slow Point Display' option to menu
'Crow/AMSAA: Removed nuisance error message with MC Confidence for
grouped data
5.0BK - Intermediate version - not generally released
5.0BJ - Intermediate version - not generally released
5.0BI - 22 Jan 2011
Label Edit: Label-only filename saved to configuration file
Plot: Point colors can now be assigned according to point label
Plot: Point symbol rendering adjusted for stronger outlines
Plot / Report / Table Tabs: Added A...Activate
Plot (or Report) to menu
Warranty: Expanded alternate orientations (MOP-MIS, MIS-MOP,
MOP-MOA, MOA-MOP, etc.)
Warranty: Improved import of data with blanks
C/A Forecast: Expanded to allow one item being replaced within
interval (Motorola Mexico)
5.0BH - 15 Nov 2010
Label File: Separated from retention of data file name
Plot/Report/Table menu: Clarified options
Quality Limit Comparison: Now has option for cPk
as well as PPM
Report Tab (top of results box): Now accesses Plot/Report/Table menu
Crow/AMSAA Fulton Risk: Removed nuisance reversion to Abernethy
Risk menu
Crow/AMSAA Fulton Risk: Coordinated all variable sequence input menus
Crow/AMSAA Fulton Risk: Improved correlation between different
output ranges (check 18WHEELR-AR6.W)
Crow/AMSAA Fulton Risk: Added capability to display fit line
corresponding to new fit line parameters
Crow/AMSAA Fulton Risk: Added time to next event to output display
Crow/AMSAA menu: Removed item W...Hide
Confidence / Instantaneous Line ...
Zoom: Line Add allows temporary vertical marker lines for
Crow/AMSAA
5.0BG - 9 Oct 2010
DEMO: Input data alteration magnified
DEMO: Only one program needs to unlocked for
all to be unlocked
Data Grid: Synchronized display of selected data points
before/after screen re-size
Menus: Highlighted selected menu option box choices with capital
letters
Precise Reading: Expanded capability to read from marker lines
Crow/AMSAA Fit Menu: Expanded input data types (D...Input...)
Crow/AMSAA Fulton Risk: Expanded capability to be similar to Abernethy Risk
Crow/AMSAA Fulton Risk: Changed name to Fulton Risk
Crow/AMSAA Fulton Risk: Moved menu item K...Back
To Crow/AMSAA ... to Y...Back To Crow/AMSAA
Crow/AMSAA Fulton Risk: Changed menu item N...Item
Quantity Expected ... to N...Present Item Quantity ...
File Import: Auxiliary plot capability expanded to accomodate more marker lines
5.0BF - 2 Aug 2010
Zoom: Added a menu selection for X-Axis value standard scientific
format (1E+6) or (1000000)
Zoom: Moved items (Suspension + Discovery ..., Plot Side Symbol
...) to Point Symbol Display menu
Label/Style Edit: Added Line Edit Icon (Next To
Symbol Edit Icon)
5.0BE
- 10 Jul 2010
DEMO:
Curves now smooth for auxiliary plots (LR Contours, Abernethy Risk, &
Optimum Replacement)
File
Name Reset: Auto program launch resets filename
5.0BD - 7 Jun 2010
Labels: Improved high-resolution aspect ratio of label boxes for
first file load
Menus: Removed appearance of selection boxes after selection is
made
Zoom: Made X-scale changes easier to implement
5.0BC
- 15 May 2010
Clipboard:
Improved robustness for sending text to the clipboard
Drop-down
Menus: Increased width for language changes
HELP
File: Improved system finding of file location
Opening
Screen (About): Clarified lower button
Plot
Grid: Added option for Grid Line Size Lock in Label/Style selection and in menu
for plot line type selection
Zoom:
Fit line hide (points still visible) more robust
Crow/AMSAA:
Eliminated double precision overflow for mle calculations
5.0BB
- 20 Jan 2010
Batch Processing: If brackets, [...], are omitted, software will
linger after analyzing data file
Data Cut/Copy: Improved speed and added an indication of progress
[for Marquart]
Data Import: No longer inserts zeroes automatically for spaces
Data Import: Warranty format input now allows blank entries (for
zeroes)
Font Select(Labels): Improved ease of
font change
Label Edit: Improved set label placement on plot immediately after
label edit finish
Random # Generator: Switched to Carl Tarum's
routine
Significant Figures: Improved for very large and very small
numbers [for Barringer]
Start-up (Information) Screen: Made existing icons active
(formerly only images)
Zoom Menu: Added selection R...Precise
Range For Linear Scale Zoom (does not round)
C/A Report: Improved robustness with respect to very small lambda
parameter
Data Import: Added choice for 1-column input to come in as
Y-Values
5.0BA - 10 Sep 2009
All
Source Code: Substituted all 3rd-party code with native Fulton Findings code
Active
Results Tabs: Normalized placement of second tab for all resolutions
Data
Input By Keyboard: Now asks whether to display point
label on plot for 1st-time entry
Data
Wizard: Added Data Wizard button to data grid
Data
Wizard: Improved user interface for point label edit
Data
Wizard: Improved set label edit
Drag-Drop:
Replaced slow moving programming language routines with fast Fulton Findings routines
Drop-Down
Menu Items: Changed menu order to better agree with icon placement
Icons:
Increased size of data grid icons when grid is full screen
Language:
Changed Spanish word for Print to Impression
Menus:
Normalized mouse location metrics for more robust operation in all resolutions
Point
Labels: Improved user interface for editing and displaying some or all of point
labels
Precise
Reading on Plot: Improved number display
Line
Hide: Made same as set hide if Crow/AMSAA fit not active
Crow/AMSAA:
Added marker lines up to maximum of 24 for total of data sets, results, and
marker lines
5.0B - 28 May 2009
Zoom:
Increased robustness of axis range selection when all plot data is hidden
5.0AZ - 31 Mar 2009
Main
Screen: Icon layout simplified and organized for more logical layout
Main
Screen: Removed nuisance message occurring during resize
Menus:
Added option buttons to selected menu choices
Plot
Color Select: Lock Change By File option added to
exclude color choices from data file
Zoom:
Plot point display options expanded to include display of points with specific
point labels
Zoom:
Plot point display start lock improved
Zoom:
Improved Point Symbol Type entry with new icon on plot edit screen
Dimensions:
Increased capacity for individual data sets to 24 on same plot
5.0AY - Intermediate Version for development
5.0AX - 15 Jan 2009
File
Access: Removed old-style file dialogue box
Normal
Distribution: Changed to more precise estimates programmed by Carl Tarum
5.0AW - 6 Dec 2008: Consistent with SSV 5.0AW
5.0AV - 28 Nov 2008
DEMO
Version: Added note on plot DEMO ONLY - DATA ALTERED
Dimensions:
Expanded to eliminate nuisance Out Of Range message
File
Save: Simplified files access routines and especially automatic load of sample data
Auxiliary
Plot (CDF, PDF, etc.): Improved robustness especially for mixtures
Plot:
Simplified the X-axis and Y-axis automatic numbering
5.0AU - 15 Nov 2008
Capability:
Compatible with recent new revision of IEC-61649
Information
Display: Reset default to Tooltips with Select Display
ACH/CDF/HDF/PDF/RDF:
Weibull mixture non-linear fit line used for Set #2 instead of 2P fit
Zoom:
Y-Scale range lock restored
5.0AT - 25 Aug 2008
Value
Entry Box: Clarified function of selectable items
Total
Picture: Menu item re-instated for switching negative-or-positive display of suspensions
C/A:
Goodness of Fit for grouped data switched to p-value indication based upon Chi^2
5.0AS - 8 Aug 2008
Start
Lock: Now includes Point Symbol Type
ACH:
Revised negative suspension representation to positive to arrange data in
X-Value order
5.0AR - 25 Jul 2008
ACH
Plotting: Returned ability to evaluate suspensions for plotting of the actual data
Batch
Mode Processing: File name shown on plot if this setup option was previously chosen
Data
Wizard: Changed E...Delete Special to E...Edit Special
Data
Wizard: For E...Edit Special, Added T...Occurrence
Only Change To Suspension
File
Access Error Message: More details like ... FILE-NAME, PATH, EXPLANATION
Icon
Select: Improved icon click response
Information
Display: Added option in HELP menu for Big Information Display (Big Letters)
Information
Display: Added option in information menu for Big Information Display (Big
Letters)
Information
Display: When magnified also shows data grid selections
Software
Name: Standardized on SuperSMITH(TM), officially registered name
Software
Name: Changed acronyms to SSW (Weibull), SSV (Visual), and SSY (Ybath)
Warranty
Format Import: Now allows blank cells in source data to represent zero occurrences
Zoom:
T...Point Side Symbol Display menu item changed to
U...
Zoom:
Added menu item T...Suspension + Discovery ... Plot
Display = Yes / No
Zoom:
Menu item T... available to select for change even with no data
C/A:
Added more information to caution about no change between data point axis-values
C/A:
For Monte Carlo Sample ... added Start Point and End Point options
C/A:
Goodness of fit for certain data (grouped + point-by-point-end-at-occurrence)
switched to p-value per Chi^2
C/A:
IEC solution is more tolerant to attempted analysis with only two points
C/A:
Message about set labels possibly changing with different analysis only
displays once
C/A:
Precise reading set selection now includes parameter values for the fit line
C/A:
Precise reading now reads anywhere along the fit line or instantaneous line
using function
C/A:
Report now includes forecast for next 1-10 plus 20, 50 and 100
C/A:
Report clarified with respect to r^2 and ccc^2 and r^2-ccc^2
C/A
& Nelson RE: Message about turning off C/A (or RE) analysis changed to
options (turn-off or not)
Nelson
RE: Improved robustness of data import when column quantity is unknown
Nelson
RE: Improved analysis of data import when equipment ID is unknown
Plot:
Grid line thickness now not automatically changed when accessing C/A
5.0AQ - 22 Mar 2008
Batch
Processing: The -L option (run, file-load, linger) was change to -h (hold)
Batch
Processing: The -yffffffff option (library item save
option) was changed to -Lffffffff
Batch
Processing: Added [zc], [zp],
and [zfxxxxxxxx] options for Precise Reading
Batch
Processing: The -xV option (V is some value) was
added for input of a horizontal axis value
Batch
Processing: The -yV option (V is some value) was
added for input of a vertical axis value
Precise
Reading: <Enter> returns to main menu now
Zoom:
Hide option (Yes / No) returns to main screen now
Nelson
RE: Software is now more robust for data entry by hand or by copy/paste
Nelson
RE: Data entry clarified for default info box (shown when RE icon clicked with
no data)
5.0AP - 5 Mar 2008
C/A
Confidence: Input now more like WSW input
C/A
MC Confidence: More robust for data deletion and change of method
C/A
MC Confidence: Option to decide left-right orientation or right-left
orientation or automatic
C/A
IEC Fit Method: Locked-out possibility of error by using point-by-point
equations on grouped data
Curve
Fit: Correlation now reflects fit with respect to fit line and not just linear
trend of data
5.0A0 - Skipped This Version #
5.0AN - 25 Jan 2008
Distribution/Program
Name Box: Improved location and sizing for different screen resolutions
Monte
Carlo: Default random # seed changed to 3939889 (was 3979771) for wider default
spread
VISTA
(Microsoft) Operating System: Added more automatic help information
C/A
Confidence: Added pivotal (pv) Monte Carlo method
C/A
Confidence: Clarified menu option for confidence level
C/A
Confidence: Improved calculation of confidence lines around fit line,
especially for IEC
C/A
Confidence: Horizontal variability for point-by-point data added
C/A
Random Sample: Improved Monte Carlo variate generation
5.0AM - 23 Oct 2007
Drawing
Line On Plot: Improved number display box locations to
avoid cursor on top of box
Files:
More robust for spaces in file names
Arrhenius
Fit: Made b display more robust to values beyond 300 orders of magnitude
Batch
Processing: Now more robust for spaces in file names
Crow/AMSAA:
Added interpolate button on side of report for data and fit line
Nelson
RE: Simplified data description box on plot (removed Data#)
Nelson
RE: Terminology in data description changed to Item-Quantity Event-Quantity
Nelson
RE: The - symbol is used on the RE plot for upper and lower confidence limits
Nelson
RE: Y-scale value length agrees with significant digit selection
Nelson
RE: Default plot representation is points, but can be changed to step-function
Plot/Report:
Option for suspension plotting as negative vertically extended to all
suspension displays
Scale
Type: Clarified choices [Power Fit Linear, Exponential Fit Linear]
5.0AL - 5 Sep 2007