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
Batch
Processing: DEMO does not accept input data without altering
Batch
Processing: Activated -u option (version on results) by rearranging subroutine
call sequence
Label
Edit: Caution added about using underline character _ (reserved as delimiter)
5.0AK - 18 Aug 2007
File
Save: Extension .v added automatically to FF filenames
saved from WSV (if no extension specified)
Crow/AMSAA:
Clarified confidence value input
Crow/AMSAA:
Removed upper rate confidence estimate for beginning data values
Crow/AMSAA:
Removed extra lower point and extra upper point for instantaneous line
Data:
Reset import logic to accept standard data without converting negative values
to suspensions
5.0AJ - 7 Aug 2007
Variable
Usage/Production: Now can use comma or period for delimiter as appropriate
Crow/AMSAA:
Option for display of confidence lines and instantaneous line
on standard display
Crow/AMSAA:
Store/restore of original data improved
Crow/AMSAA
(STUDENT): Re-activated this option with minimum data sets
Nelson
RE: Now allows entry of data as shown in HELP Nelson RE section
5.0AI - 26 Jun 2007
Text
File Import: Improved import with commas and spaces
Crow/AMSAA
Forecast: Improved agreement between Standard, MTBF, RATE, and other transforms
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
Curve
Fit: Added option (zero) 0...Extrapolate By X-Value ... esp. for use with C/A
5.0AG - 2 May 2007
Dimensions:
Default is now 20 sets x 1200 entries to start
5.0AF - 1 May 2007
Compatible
with WSW
5.0AE - 12 Apr 2007
Color
Sequence: Revised default color sequence
Nelson
RE: Improved data description information for multiple data sets
5.0AD - 2 Apr 2007
Results
To Clipboard: Removed nuisance notification that output occurred
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
5.0AC - 3 Mar 2007
Crow/AMSAA:
Nuisance display for parameter box Fit-p% removed
Quality
Limit Comparison: Improved plot display for Marker Line
5.0AB - 21 Feb 2007
Compatible
with WSW
5.0AA - 15 Feb 2007
Crow/AMSAA:
Added Availability Transform
5.0A - 6 Feb 2007
File
Line Input: Improved robustness with additional end-of-file check
Icons:
New look for icons for better recognition
Crow/AMSAA
Report: Improved simple forecast table output to show closest integer
Contour
Plots: Smoothed for large X-values
Main
Screen: Removed nuisance appearance of fit-view icon
Nelson
RE: Added report page
Plot:
Restored parameter box border for C/A and RE
Setup/Dimension:
Added Start-Lock icon compatible with WSW
Zoom/Hide:
Stores negative lower limit with data file
4.0WX - 14 Dec 2006
Compatible
with WSW 4.0WX
4.0WW - 10 Dec 2006
Plot
Color Yes/No: Simplified choice from Plot/Report menu
Nelson
Recurrent Events: MCF Added with confidence and automatic import of text file
or clipboard data
Quality
Limit Comparison (now QLC ... was LUC): Improved Lower/Upper Limit Comparison
For PPM
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
View
Additional Probability Plot: Added Q...LUC Lower /
Upper (Limit) Comparison For PPM
4.0WU - 11 Jul 2006
Consistent
with WSW 4.0WU
4.0WT - 21 Jun 2006
Zoom:
Clarified selection menu for At Value
4.0WS - 14 Jun 2006
Consistent
with WSW 4.0WS
4.0WR - 13 May 2006
Consistant with WSW 4.0WR
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
Crow/AMSAA:
Added message saying fit results can only be deleted in analysis menu
Crow/AMSAA:
Added caution for editing labels automatically generated by software
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
Additional
probability plot: Improved normal/lognormal data conversion
Additional
probability plot: Confidence and t0 shift display improved
Crow-AMSAA
Quantity Expected: Added analysis type to menu
Crow-AMSAA
Quantity Expected: Added return-to-C/A-analysis to menu
Crow-AMSAA:
Added quantity expected to menu
Crow-AMSAA:
Does not switch to automatic zoom when instantaneous line added
Crow-AMSAA:
Made menu selections for transforms more robust
Zoom:
Reinstated repeat zoom capability
4.0WM - 27 Nov 2005
High
Suspension Count: Improved consitency of calculation
Crow/AMSAA:
Added icon for C/A forecast by month
Total
Picture: Improved robustness of output
Curve
Fit: Software remembers last 3 fits if data not changed
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
Crow/AMSAA:
Automatic labeling turned off for extrapolation and additional data entry
Crow/AMSAA:
reset calculation for extrapolate selection to avoid nuisance message
Function:
Added inverse Chi-squared operator (ichi^2)
File
Save: Added caution for saving loaded WSW file as WSV format
Hardcopy/Softcopy:
Added Parameter-To-Clipboard output (like WSW)
Plot/Curve
Type and Scaling: Added Arrhenius-X and Arrhenius-Y scaling
Plot/Curve
Type and Scaling: Added Special Big Point Only curve type
Plot/Curve
Type and Scaling: Added menu selection for plot type
Plot/Curve
Type and Scaling: Added scaling type display to plot...
-
LgX for log-scale horizontal only
-
LgY for log-scale vertical only
-
LgL for log-scale horizontal and log-scale vertical (Crw when Crow/AMSAA active)
-
ArX for Arrhenius-scale (-1/X) horizontal and
log-scale vertical
-
ArY for Arrhenius-scale (-1/X) vertical and log-scale
horizontal
Plot/Curve
Type and Scaling: Linked scaling type swap to tranform
swap
Zoom:
Changed I...Point Display Interval menu option to K
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
Sample/Demonstrate:
Added special data set 9V from IEC1164
PDF
And Other Auxiliary Plots: 3-parameter import enhanced
Crow/AMSAA:
Enhanced B...Barringer fit display for C/A
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
Batch
Run: Enhanced Crow/AMSAA to add IEC fit-type choice
Batch
Run: For Crow/AMSAA, can now save FF format to file
Batch
Run: Added label-get capability to WSV like in WSW
Contour
View: Automatic plot shows new contour curve type
Crow/AMSAA:
Set delete no longer resets analysis for all sets
PDF
Plot: Improved accuracy of data-only especially for 3-parameter
4.0WH - 7 Apr 2004
Compatible
with WSW new version
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
Crow/AMSAA:
IEC output clarified for consistency
Crow/AMSAA:
IEC fit statistics displayed more fully
4.0WF - 25 Jan 2004
Crow/AMSAA:
Improved notification of IEC point quantity requirements
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
-Transform:
Added plot of set 1 vs. set 2 (x vs. y or data vs. fit, etc.)
-Transform:
Added difference between set 1 and set 2 (residuals)
4.0WD
- 9 Nov 2003
-
Setup file copy: Removed additional dialog box
-
Crow/AMSAA: Modified mle designation shortened from
IEC1164&61710 to IEC
-
Crow/AMSAA: Put less-than-5-points warning for grouped data only in HELP file
4.0WC - 1 Nov 2003
-
Crow/AMSAA:Added analysis
date range label option
-
Crow/AMSAA: Added additional occurrence (AO)
-
Crow/AMSAA: Added plot designations A/G/O/T for equation types and AO for
repair data
-
Color tracking: Matched BPR nameplate color to WSW selection
-
Parameter box: Added option to change location
-
Transform: Added #7 and #8 transforms for comparing model results to data
-
Setup: Reinstated key-press for language/currency menu
4.0WB - 20 Sep 2003
-
Specified point size: Retained for label edit and zoom like WSW
-
Crow/AMSAA: Improved robustness for raw data input
4.0WA - 12 Jun 2003
-
Consistent with WSW 4.0WA
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
4.0V - 28 Apr 2003
-
Hardcopy/Softcopy: Improved printer orientation selection
-
Automatic data order comment: Only started in setup
-
Zoom: Added entry/delete of special point on plot to D...add-data-point-on-plot
-
Crow/AMSAA: Added mle(/IEC1164) choice of time-term.,
occur.-term., or grouped solution
-
Crow/AMSAA: Improved IEC1164 calculation toloerance
to identical x-values
-
Crow/AMSAA: Improved message for correcting for identical x-values
4.0UA - 19 Jan 2003
-
Crow/AMSAA: Improved consistency of IEC-1164 report results display
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 Weibull software
4.0T - 6 Dec 2002
-
Additional WSV plots: Improved interface for lines only
-
Main screen: Different colors for WSW and WSV analysis labels
-
Zoom: Added Point-Sequence to Plot Symbol Type
-
Crow/AMSAA: Improved simulation technique
-
Curve fit: Improved robustness of fit menu
4.0SD - 20 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
-
Crow/AMSAA: New ccc values based on Barringer/Cole simulations
-
Crow/AMSAA: Improved modified-mle selections based
upon IEC1164
-
Crow/AMSAA: Default to IEC1164
4.0SC - (Not Distributed)
4.0SB - 13 Sep 2002
-
Setup: Added Weibull library icon
-
Color selection: Color by set sequence (automatic) or by data / line
-
Color output: 2D bar and 3D bar charts now have background outlines
-
Fit: Increased precision of linear correlation coefficient
-
Sample: Added Crow/AMSAA data sample
4.0SA - 20 Aug 2002
-
Data grid: Improved data handling robustness for set delete
4.0S - 30 Jul 2002
-
Legend: Reinstated legend label to graph
-
Import: Improved import of WSV file with BPR results
4.0R - 8 Jul 2002
-
Plot symbols: Added set sequence (1,2,3 . . . or A,B,C
. . .)
-
Point size: Added midsize and very large options
-
WSW file import: Improved display of only lines and fit lines for ACH, HDF, PDF
-
WSW file import: Removed calculation of hidden fit lines
-
Data set dimensions: added capability for up to 20 data sets
4.0PA, PB, PC - 14 Jun 2002
-
Improved existing capabilities with easier user interface
4.0P - 28 Feb 2002
-
Import: Added Step-Stress load sequence display
-
Zoom: Find intersection enhanced
-
Zoom: Added X-Scale Value Display (Minimum/Maximum)
-
Calculator: Poisson and Gamma expanded
-
Parameter Box: Items lined up
4.0N - 15 Jan 2002
-
Sample data loading improved
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
-
PDF Point display improved
-
Only line import improved
-
Warranty matrix conversion for Crow/AMSAA improved
4.0K - 3 Oct 2001
-
Redimension - improved indication for point quantity
> maximum
-
Crow/AMSAA - reset clears transform status
4.0J - 15 Aug 2001
-
Data Wizard - added merge capability
-
Hardcopy/Softcopy - added EXPORT nomenclature
-
Crow/AMSAA - improved EXPR transform with large usage times
-
Crow/AMSAA - improved confidence solution for small samples
-
Batch processing - enabled fit method specification
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
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
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
-
Added t0 entry to set label for WSW t0 file import
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
-
Consolidated references to Crow / AMSAA (Duane)
4.0B - 29 November 2000
-
Compatible with WSW version number
4.0A - 20 November 2000
-
Added Barringer ccc to Crow/AMSAA
-
Added smoothed data points on PDF and HDF plots
-
Improved Zoom icon
-
Improved data import
-
DEMO to FULL file copy capability
-
Pull-down menus enhanced
-
Y-axis label toggles between side-by-side and stacked
-
Batch capability for Crow/AMSAA
-
Added PDFn, CDFn, PDFw, CDFw, PDFx,
CDFx to function tool
-
Improved range lock input in zoom
-
Updated batch operation
-
Added security to DEMO-to-FULL code saved to disk
-
Improved Crow/AMSAA default to rgr method
-
Added addition/subtraction transform to data wizard
-
Improved ACH calculation for interval MLE
-
Added quantity transform to data wizard
-
Added Arrhenius fit (plus activation energy E value display) to curve fit
3.0Y - 6 Apr 2000 - Added a and b value display to curve fit
-
Simplified Crow/AMSAA after a curve fit
3.0X - 29 Feb 2000 - Added Find-Intersect to Zoom menu
-
Instantaneous Crow/AMSAA line slightly enlarged
-
Clarified import with commas
-
Clarified toggle choices
3.0W - 24 Jan 2000 - ACH plotting positions improved
3.0V - 5 Oct 1999 Total Report option added
-
Immediate replot for transform
-
ACH improved for interval mle
-
File name and software version on results capability
-
Data wizard transform capability (x-axis and y-axis)
3.0U - 17 Aug 1999 - Improved C/A convergence for large beta + small
lambda
3.0T - 5 Aug 1999 - Improved batch processing capability
3.0S - 21 July 1999 - Improved solution robustness for Crow/AAMSA
analysis
-
Improved display for curve fit results (power and exponential)
-
Improved batch processing capability
-
Improved agreement between HPGL output colors and standard colors on screen
-
Added data wizard capability
3.0R - 17 June 1999 - Reinstated batch operation
3.0P - 7 May 1999 - Consistent with new WSW version
-
Corrected Chi^2 array for d.o.f. of 20 and p of 5%
-
Rearranged subroutines for new programs
3.0N - 22 Apr 1999 - Consistent with WSW 3.0N
3.0M - 27 Mar 1999 - Added YBath(TM) access from any path location
-
Report shows page sequence indication
-
Added exponential to calculator menu
-
Improved data grid paging
-
EXPR transform (exponential reliability) added to Crow/AMSAA
-
Improved x-axis value labels for log-scale
-
Improved plot display of Crow/AMSAA instantaneous line
3.0L - 16 Mar 1999 - Added capability for individual fit line display
on/off
-
Crow/AMSAA reset of transformed data trimmed closer to original data
-
SURV output (1 - RATE) added to Crow/AMSAA
-
Improved Crow/AMSAA extrapolate and method selection
3.0K - Blank page icon on main screen resets Crow/AMSAA to default
settings
-
Blank page icon for reset added to function entry
-
Label added for Crow/AMSAA checkmark
-
Returns to Crow/AMSAA menu now after method choice
-
File open of Crow/AMSAA with different method changes to existing
-
Improved recalc for extrapolate selection
-
Change of Crow/AMSAA method returns to Crow/AMSAA menu
3.0J - 1999 Feb 14 - output directly to printer fixed at Courier 12
-
Report output to clipboard can be ASCII output or graphics output
-
Crow/AMSAA extrapolate option reset is immediate
-
Added text note capability on plot
3.0H - 1999 Jan 04 - ACH now accounts for suspensions
-
Improved terminology and input for Add set/line on plot
-
Added curve type designation to plot type icon name
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 capability of curve fit routine and Crow/AMSAA routine
3.0F - 1998 Nov 13 - Improved report display for Crow/AMSAA rate and
MTBF
-
Improved function edit and fitting routines
-
Improved hardcopy/softcopy menu arrangement
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
-
Expanded data grid for high-res display
-
Simplified Crow/AMSAA routine confidence selection and instantaneous line
-
Improved ACH method for normal and lognormal data
3.0D - 1998 Oct 1 - Extended icon tool bar side-to-side for high
resolution
3.0C - 1998 Sep 14 - Removed ACH restriction requiring beta above 1.0
-
Changed Svensk language to Svenska in program
3.0B - 1998 Sep 5 - Added interval ACH capability
-
Added Espanol language capability
-
Added Svensk language capability
3.0A - 1998 Aug 15 - New DEMO to FULL unlock password coding
-
Individual limits on decimal significance (in Setup) now for general, life, and
slope
-
Automatic ACH plot capability for import of file saved from SuperSMITH
Weibull
2.1B - 98/7/9 - Compatible with WSW 2.1B
2.1A - 98/6/30 - Added set label edit capability to the data grid
-
Added password accessibility to convert DEMO to FULL version
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 tolerance to zero time interval input in
Crow/AMSAA
-
Improved file save options for Crow/AMSAA and Curve
Fit portions of program
2.0Y - 98/4/21 - Restored r^2 plot display for Crow/AMSAA regression
-
Added next expected occurrence display for Crow/AMSAA report
2.0X - 98/4/14 - Compatible with WinSMITH(TM) Weibull 2.0X
2.0W - 98/3/30 - Added limit correction for warranty data analysis
2.0V - 98/3/24 - Reinstated okay button for calculator
-
Improved HPGL output
2.0U - 98/3/12 - Removed okay button from calculator and
hardcopy/softcopy menus
-
Improved fault tolerance of font selection
-
Changed default method for Crow/AMSAA model to mle
-
Added multiplying factor for cost of unreliability to Crow/AMSAA
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
-
Binomial calculator improved
2.0S - Larry Crow's confidence bounds added for Duane/AMSAA
-
Demo capability
-
File list update improved
2.0R - 97/12/02 - Tabs on active results window switches between plot
and report
-
Updated YBath(TM) icon to icon from Bathtub Software (TM)
-
Modified file save format to include WSW parameters
-
Added HDF (hazard) and RDF (reliability) plots for import of WSW files
2.0P - 97/11/21 - Compatible with WinSMITH
Weibull 2.0P
2.0N - 97/11/17 - Compatible with WinSMITH
Weibull 2.0N
2.0M - 97/11/10 - Access to AVI video files provided
2.0L - Prototype for version 2.0M
2.0K - 97/9/30 - Improved messages for data import into Duane
-
Added French language file
2.0J - 97/8/28 - Precise Reading output clarified for Y-value input
-
Default data set for paste is now column selected in grid
2.0H - 1997/8/2 - Decimal operation improved
-
Point symbol automatic/big/small added
-
Duane/AMSAA extrapolation for instantaneous line added
2.0G - 1997/7/9 - Imbedded data sets
2.0F - 1997/7/7 - Import capability expanded:
-
Warranty data import and analysis (Duane/AMSAA)
-
column data can be X-value, Y-value
-
column data can be multiple sets
-
import can be either from clipboard or from ASCII file
-
Batch processing expanded
-
Language capability improved
2.0E - 1997/3/31 - Recompiled - No functional change
2.0D - 1997/3/26 - Function input no longer needed for Transform # 6.
2.0C - Improved Duane/AMSAA options and performance
-
Improved initialization file compatibility with WinSMITH
Weibull
-
Transform # 6 added.
2.0B - Improved Compability with WinSMITH Weibull
2.0A
Language
and Currency selection added
Decimal
symbol recognition added
Improved
Duane/AMSAA analysis capability
1.0A - First Windows-based version of
both WinSMITH(TM) Weibull and WinSMITH Visual
software bundled into the SuperSMITH(TM) package.
>>> For SS YBath(TM) 5.0 and Earlier:
'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)
Panel
for user notes is now called "Logbook" instead of "Analysis
History" or "Log"
'5.0DQ
- 12 Oct 2020 (File Version 5.0.0.417)
Consistent
with SSW revisions (Language, help)
'5.0DP
-25 May 2020 (File Version 5.0.0.416)
Improved
Data Paste functions
'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)
Added
Exit confirmation box
Added
precise fit routine
Changed
"Log" panel to "Analysis History"
Analysis
History now displays last item (Sometimes scrolled to top when item was added)
Improved
fd_FindX routine to calculate simple linear fits and
not iterate/search
Improved
Grid Edit box behaviour.
Changed
Val() function to Cdbl() for
better international use
Updated
Monte Carlo for Normal, Gumbel sampling
Default
plot/chart background changed to white, Heavier plot line
Improved
data paste routine now accepts (time)x(qty) or (time)x(Probability)
New
Program: Added SuperSMITH(R) Dice access
'5.0DL
- 20 Jan 2020 (File Version 5.0.0.412)
Increased
data points allowed (Var type from integer to long)
'5.0DK
- 07 Oct 2019 (File Version 5.0.0.411)
Improved
Data Grid paste operations
Updated
plot fit lines( -t0 or steep lines sometimes did not
plot)
Improved
Y Scale labels extreme values and added logic to reduce label overlap
'5.0DJ
- 21 Jan 2019 (File Version 5.0.0.410)
'Consistent
with changes in other SuperSMITH software
'5.0DI
- Skipped for disambiguation
'5.0DH
- 24 Aug 2018 (File Version 5.0.0.408)
Improved
Y axis plotting for small CDF values
'5.0DG
- 05 JUN 2018 (File Version 5.0.0.407)
Consistent
with updates to Weibull and Visual
'5.0DF
- 7 APR 2018 (File Version 5.0.0.406)
Consistent
with updates to Weibull and Visual
'5.0DE
--03 MAR 2017 (File Version 5.0.0.405)
Consistent
with updates to Weibull and Visual
'5.0DD
-- 07 AUG 2017 (File Version 5.0.0.404)
Consistent
with updates to Weibull and Visual
'5.0DC
-- 21 APR 2017 (File Version 5.0.0.403)
Consistent
with updates to Weibull and Visual
'5.0DB
-- 09 FEB 2017 (File Version 5.0.0.402)
Consistent
with updates to Weibull and Visual
'5.0DA
-- 06 JAN 2017 (File Version 5.0.0.401)
Consistent
with updates to Weibull and Visual
'5.0CZ
-- 24 OCT 2016 (File Version 5.0.0.3.26)
Consistent
with updates to Weibull and Visual
'5.0CY
-- 11 SEP 2016 (File Version 5.0.0.325)
Drag
zoom of plot past boundary now increases Y Scale
Options
to remove grid lines in parameter box to commonize
with SSW
'5.0CX
-- 15 JUL 2016 (File Version 5.0.0.324)
Changed
User Modes from Basic/Standard/Advanced to Student/Standard
Stop
date display when date format is "(none)"
Update
"MuAL" to "Med" for consistency
with SSW
'5.0CW
--26 JAN 2016 (File Version 5.0.0.323)
Added
Flow chart animation to the wizard (magic wand) icon
'5.0CV
- 14 Dec 2015
Consistent
with updates to Weibull and Visual
'5.0CU
- 03 Dec 2015
Added
option in Monte Carlo to set Right Suspensions at last failure time
Added
ccc^2 and PVE to distribution analysis for rank regression
'Mouse Wheel: Capability added for data grid
Added
Flow chart to Data Wizard icon
'5.0CT
- 02 May 2015
Added
Click&Drag to zoom option on chart
Updated
MouseOver tooltips to chart
Added
menu to the printer icon to allow copy and file export
Added
to File/Print menu to include hard copy, soft copy, and export
Updated
mouseover values on chart for Gumbel+ values
Updated
print setup so 'Cancel' does not print the form
Removed
"- -" on negative values for Normal and Gumbel
Updated
GetScalePoints to allow zoomed in values without
exceeding values of Long
5.0CS
- 17 Apr 2015
Consistent
with updates to Weibull and Visual
5.0CR
- 26 Mar 2015
'Updated
fd_FindX routine. Improves 3P fits and mixture fits
with extreme values.
'Updated
fd_txt2dbl routine. Routine is now more robust for data values.
'Updated
Monte Carlo suspensions to check if '-' or '>' is for suspensions.
5.0CQ
- 19 Jan 2015
Consistent
with updates to Weibull and Visual
5.0CP
- 09 Dec 2014
Consistent
with updates to Weibull and Visual (Desktop icon)
5.0CN
- 14 May 2014
Consistent
with updates to Weibull and Visual
5.0CM
- 25 Mar 2014
Updated
Random Number Generator to Wichmann-Hill 4 seed method
Enhanced
Monte Carlo Simulation with Suspensions (left, right, random, specific
suspensions)
Improved
copy to smithw (Copy 'X Data' column will add
failure/suspension data in smithw format for easy
paste in smithw)
5.0CL
- 20 Jan 2014
Added option to pick Monte Carlo Seeds for Standard and Advanced
User Mode
5.0CK - 02 JAN 2014
'Constistent with SSW and SSV updates
5.0CJ - 04 DEC 2013
'Improved Chi^2 routines
to estimate results for extreme input values
'Added information on
Distribution Analysis table
5.0CI - Skipped
5.0CH - 04 NOV 2013
'Updated Chi^2 routines to
estimate results for extreme input values
5.0CG - 3 SEP 2013
'Improved Distribution
Analysis display - added description after table
'Updated call from SSW for
longer path values
5.0CF
- 22 July 2013
Distribution
Analysis, MLE will always include 2 Par Weibull for Likelihood Ratio Test.
Update
Help file call for consistency with SSW and SSV
Demo
Version will now do fits and graphs with modified data.
5.0CE
- 10 Jun 2013
Update
to match SSW and SSV
Demo
Version can be unlocked when code entered in SSW
5.0CD
- 23 Feb 2013
Improved
YBath compatibility with certain Windows XP
configurations
5.0CC
- 22 Feb 2013
Help
file changes
INI
file modified for DEMO version
5.0CB
- 22 Jan 2013
Data
can now be copied and pasted from SS Weibull
Eliminated
Status messages when SS Weibull called YBath as macro
5.0CA
- 30 Nov 2012
Updated
internal version routine
5.0C
- 20 Sep 2012
Monte
Carlo routine was using MLE, even if RR was chosen.
Removed
unused controls
5.0BZ
- 13 Sep 2012
Minor
formatting updates
5.0BY
- 5 May 2012
Updated
chart profile items.
5.0BX
- 23 Apr 2012
Entirely
new User Interface to coordinate with other SuperSMITH
products.
-
Project Tree with recycle bin
-
Log window for notes and comments as you work your project
-
- - Automatically saves date, analysis, and small data
sets.
-
Data window with per line failure mode and comments
-
Distribution Analysis with Likelihood ratio test
-
New Fit window with all fit history shown
-
Added Normal, LogNormal, Gumbel, Exponential, and
Weibayes
-
Added Basic User mode for ease of learning program
-
Advanced User mode for ultimate graphic adjustments
-
SuperSMITH style toolbar and icons
-
Strip toolbar
-
Digits to display can be adjusted
-
Chart window with vector graphics instead of bitmap
-
- - Right click copy to put into presentations.
-
Enhanced chart capabilities including:
-
- - Custom sizing/location of chart, plot area, and parameter box
-
- - Multiple fit lines for same data set
-
- - Additional options for X/Y scales
-
- - Twenty Six plotting symbols
-
- - Custom colors for all symbols, lines and text
-
- - - - - 25 preset colors
-
- - - - - "No Color" to overlay chart on a graphic
-
- - - - - RGB, HSL, Grayscale, or click/drag graphic
-
- - Grid colors and line styles
-
- - Custom zoom
-
Single set Monte Carlo sampling
-
User preferences saved
-
Fit Wizard helps you pick a model for your data
-
Entirely new help file
-
Right click popup menus
1.25
- 19 Nov 2001
Program
sold to Fulton Findings. No change in algorithms or data, but references
updated in program and help file to reflect change of ownership.
1.2.
- 09 Nov 2001
Changed
display of characteristic life (eta) for three parameter Weibull On the file 3pos.ybd, t0 is 200. In previous versions, eta would be displayed as 1000, which is where the line
through the data crosses the characteristic life line.
Now eta is displayed at 800, which is the characteristic life of the curve
after 200 has been subtracted from each data point. The new method is
consistent with WinSMITH.
1.2.3
- 29 Oct 2001
Added
Benard's approximation for ranks.
Made
Benard's approximation the default ranking method.
-
- - (Beta Binomial Median ranks are now optional.)
New
algorithm for 3 parameter Weibull.
Added
warning for 3 parameter non-convergence.
1.2.2
- 24 Sep 2001
Fixed
version number (1.02.01 is same as 1.2.1 to VisualBasic)
Fixed
WinSMITH file open routine
Added
Help button to dialog boxes when iteration ends
For
data files, parameter boxes change to the best fit solved so far.
Allowed
plotting before data analysis.
Removed
redundant dialog boxes ("Solve this fit again?", and "1. Normal
Exit")
Fixed
Overflow message in Draw Line Routine.
1.02.01
- 23 Jul 2001
Upgraded
program to 32-bit version. (Long file names, Active X controls, etc.)
Changed
Options - Show Errors to False by default. This means that YBath
will not display minor errors that it can recover from.
Added
Demo option so program can be used in Demo mode.
Changed
portion defective nomenclature from "p" to "u" to avoid
confusion with p-values used in WinSMITH.
Fixed
bug that generated error when plot window was minimized.
Added
right-click menu item to Data window for ease in cut/copy/paste
Added
registry items for ease in access from other programs.
Added
Mixture lines on plot.
Fixed
plot Copy routine to include parameter box.
Fixed
print routine to print properly.
Updated
ccc calculations for 2and 3 parameter Weibull per SAE paper
Changed
order of b, h on grids to match WinSMITH format.
(Data
file format did not change.)
1.0B
- 13 Dec 1997
Fixed
bug that generated error when called from WinSMITH
Added
Plot button to Data Window
Added
warning if printing a plot for a fit that is only an estimate.
Replaced
text buttons with Icons on Data Window
Improved
grid editing features.
Added
additional information to help file.
Added
Context help so {F1} key will call an appropriate topic.
-
- - This eliminated "Help Topic not found" errors.
Changed
Initial estimate method for Monte Carlo simulations.
1.0A
- 29 Nov 1997
Fixed
Help Calls (Had call to a non-existent file)
Fixed
math error that caused poor initial estimates for 5 parameter fits.
Improved
grid editing features
Added
Exit warning if print orientation changed.
Added
logic to allow custom Y data that may not be median ranks.
Added
fit and status line to Parameter Grid
Improved
plot format (Color, parameter grid)
Improved
plot print routine - Print Setup and Auto Redraw handled automatically.
Print
setup includes standard page formats
Added
time display and confirm breaks in Monte Carlo
1.0
- 20 Nov 1997
Original
Release of YBath(TM). Program has Macro, Monte
Carlo, and Plot capabilities.