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 Texture Expert Exceed

Texture Expert Exceed is a substantial step forward in Texture Analysis software providing flexibility, security and detailed background information for ease of use. It is available on CD only and incorporates video clips that play on your computer screen showing you very clearly how to perform many procedures.

This software package from Stable Micro Systems is available for use with Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows M.E., Windows NT4, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Contact your local Stable Micro Systems distributor for pricing information of new packages and upgrades.

Exceed in your Texture Analysis

 

Features

Texture Analyser Settings

What you get

Running Tests

  • Define product and probe details for storage with the captured data.

  • Facility to enter notes to be stored with captured data.
  • Define Batch name for grouping tests.
  • Select required data acquisition rate.
  • Capture data from optional temperature sources.
  • Automatically save captured data to specified location.
  • Automatically analyse captured data with a Macro.

Graphs

  • Fast screen redraw.

  • Overlay up to 99 test runs per window (memory permitting).
  • Open as many windows as memory and resources permit.
  • Create Maximum, Minimum and Average curves to compare with captured data.
  • Search functions to locate Peak, Specified Force, Distance, Time, Point of Inflexion and Yield.
  • Measurement tools for Area, Gradient, Mean, Time, Ratio, Travel, Drop Off, Linear Distance, Dispersion, Intercepts, Volumic Mass, Number of Peaks between Anchors and Zero Point Correction.
  • Point and Click axes setting or through Graph Preferences.
  • Fast Zoom to any part of the curve using the mouse.
  • Position Text on the Graph.
  • Copy sections of the graph to a new file.
  • Run time Event markers.
  • Display symbols to mark curves on black and white prints of multiple curves.
  • Invert axes to transfer graph to any quadrant.
  • Password protection if required.
  • Export to other windows packages as graphic or text.
  • Display temperature captured from 2 optional sources.

Results

  • Built in fast spreadsheet.

  • Automatic transfer of results.
  • Anti-tamper results protection.
  • Customize font, colour, border, alignment, number format, and limit indication.
  • Add derived data in rows or columns from either your own or over 100 stored formulae.
  • Define different units for each column.
  • Segregate results by Batch, with statistics given for each batch and the overall total.
  • Export to Microsoft Excel version 4 .xls compatible files.
  • Copy and Paste to other Windows applications.

     

Chart

Charts

  • Select from 23 chart types: 13 2D and 10 3D types.

  • Configure Axes as Normal, Stacked or %.
  • Define position and rotation.
  • Select backdrop style.
  • Define the order of plot.
  • Select which rows and columns are displayed.
  • Define base and wall styles.
  • Define 3D lighting properties.
  • Set up Titles, legend style and font.
  • Specify footnote.
  • Copy image to other applications.
  • Export as WMF file.
  • Define 2'nd axis.
  • Edit chart elements by 'drag and drop'.
  • Store up to 10 chart configurations in results spreadsheet.

     

Report

Reports

  • Create a custom print document.

  • Allows WYSIWYG design which provides the tool of professional presentations.
  • Displays a dynamic report which updates as you work.
  • Insertion of Graphs, Spreadsheets, Charts, Graphics, Text, Product and Test information as required.
  • Multiple Page facility.
  • Multiple undo facilities.
  • Design aid alignment tools incorporated.
  • Report structure is independent of paper size.
  • Copy and Paste between Reports and other Windows applications.

 

Macros

  • Automates analysis procedures of single or multiple files.

  • Improves analysis speed and reliability.
  • Drag and Drop editing.
  • Store Results in variables and then use them in other macro commands.
  • Record keystrokes and menu commands to make macros.
  • Single step debugging with the facility to view variables.
  • Looping functions allow multiple repetitions of block commands.
  • If - Then - Else statements to control different paths through the Macro.
  • Change TA Settings and Run a Test settings from within the Macro.
  • Display custom messages and insert pauses.
  • Copy and Paste between Macros.
  • All Graph measurement and Go To functions are supported.

     

 

Projects

  • TA Setting, Graph preferences and Run a Test settings are embedded for extra security.

  • Report, Results and Macro files can be automatically opened to collect data when the test has been analysed.
  • Wizard assists through each step of setting up a project.
  • A project can be made into a Program Manager Icon to simplify loading.

Security

  • Security provided via the Administrator who creates Users.

  • Users can be given or restricted access to almost every command individually.
  • Files can be assigned as Public - for access by any user, Protected - for limited access by any user other than the creator, Private - access by the creator only.

     

Probe Position Control

 

Miscellaneous

  • Complete control of the probe between tests including up to 5 memorised positions. These can also be accessed via the Macro. (Requires Version 6 or later TA Firmware).

  • User Functions which provide access to a Results spreadsheet, Report and a Macro from a single menu command.
  • DDE support.
  • Command line parameters for automated start up.
  • Runs on Windows NT4, Windows 2000, Windows XP.

 

Video Clips

Help

  • Interactive help can be accessed at any time using the help button on each dialog box, the drop down menus and the F1 key context help.

  • Video clips to make even the complex tasks easy.
  • Application guide provides examples of testing methods for many types of product.
  • Abstracts of published papers to aid your research.
  • Details of Probes and Fixtures to aid selection of the correct equipment and the use of it.
  • Analysis Principles is a graduated self study programme which includes Introduction to Texture, Texture Analysis Principles, and Texture Profile Analysis in animated format.


PC Requirements

IBM or 100% compatible PC

Windows 3.1x, 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000 or XP Home or XP Pro

One Spare ISA or PCI expansion slot for data capture card

Mouse

One Spare RS232 port

One Free IRQ (3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12 or 15)

Free I/O addresses between 300 or 310 or 320 .... or 3F0 hex

Minimum

Recommended

486-66 Processor

Pentium III/AMD Athlon 500MHz Processor (or better)

Quad Speed CD-ROM

12 Speed CD-ROM

8Mb memory

128Mb Memory

25Mb of free hard disk space for installation

As much as possible for data storage

Colour SVGA graphics

1024 x 768 pixels 256 Colours

Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.


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