Texture Expert Exceed Software

TEXTURE EXPERT EXCEED SOFTWARE's FEATURES

Running Tests

Product and probe details are stored with the captured data.
Notes can be stored with captured data.
Batch names help keep tests organized in groups.
User can select data acquisition rate from 500 points per second to 1 point every 10 seconds.
Capture temperature data (optional).
Automatically save captured data to specified locations, including network paths.
Automatically analyse captured data with a Macro.
Macros can run tests and can be started from a desktop icon for factory floor automation applications.

Texture Analyser Settings

Easy access to the Texture Analyser parameters.
Save preferred settings to disk for later use and sharing.

Graphs

Fast screen redraw.
Overlay up to 99 test runs per window (RAM memory permitting).
Open as many windows as memory and resources permit.
Create Average, Maximum, and Minimum 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.
COPY & PASTE graphs to other applications (eg EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, E-mail programs)
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 & PASTE results files to other applications (eg EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, E-mail programs).

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 & PASTE image to other applications (eg EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, E-mail programs)
Export as WMF file.
Define 2'nd axis.
Edit chart elements by 'drag and drop'.
Store up to 10 chart configurations in results spreadsheet.

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 & PASTE image to other applications (eg EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, E-mail programs).

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, or between other programs (eg into WORD for a report to include macro commands)
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.

Texture Expert has a built-in spreadsheet for calculated data, results, graphs, raw data and built-in graph

After each test the program automatically: (i) saves the tests as archive files, (ii) analyzes the tests with a macro and post the results automatically into a spreadsheet with ongoing statistical analysis, and (iii) folds the tests into an ongoing average file.

Unlimited zooming capability by highlighting areas of interest with a mouse or by a clicking on a pre-set grid.

Information and on products and probes can be attached to tests so that items such as stress/strain relationships can be automatically calculated.

Texture Expert allows you to analyze a group of tests by clicking on an macro icon.

Copy graphs, raw data, or results files from the spreadsheet into any Windows compatible word processor or spreadsheet. Thus presentations, poster sessions, and papers can incorporate multiple graphics with ease.

Establish "Projects" comprised of test set ups, display method, groupings of preferred macros, and results file templates.

TPA formulas and the layout of TPA results files can be customized.

The forces measured can be in grams, kilos, pounds, ounces, Newtons, Kilos/mm2, MPa, N/ mm2, pounds/ in2, kilos/mm, N/mm, pounds/mm.

Distances can be in millimeters, centimeters, meters, inches, feet, or % strain

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.

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 NT.

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.
Screen Shots
Graph Window
Results Window
Project Window
TA Settings Window
Graph Preferences & Probe Control Window
"Run A Test" Window
Personal Computer Requirements
IBM or 100% compatible PC
SMS' Texture Expert Exceed software can be used with Windows operating systems: 3.1x, 95, 98, ME, and also on NT, 2000, XP Home or XP Pro
One Spare AT expansion slot for data capture card
Mouse
One Spare RS232 port
One Free IRQ (3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 15)
Free I/O addresses between 300 or 310 or 320 .... or 3F0 hex
Minimum
Recommended
486-66 Processor Celeron  450 Processor or better
Quad Speed CD-ROM 32  Speed CD-ROM
8Mb memory 32 MB Memory
25Mb of free hard disk space for installation 4+ Gig RAM or as much as possible for data storage
Colour SVGA graphics 1024 x 768 pixels 256 Colours

SOFTWARE NOTICES:

On NEW computers with Dual Core Processors - Texture Expert Exceed does not work consistently.

On NEW computers with Hyperthreading- Texture Expert Exceed can work if the hyperthreading is disabled - which can be done at the BIOS level.

Windows 2000 Service pack 3 and Texture Expert Exceed version 2.3 or later.
Microsoft released Service Pack 3 for Windows 2000 on Aug 1, 2002. Installation of this service pack with WinDriver 5.05 may result in STOP 50 blue screen on some machines. Please download the following new WINDRVR.SYS file and copy it to your Windows\System32\Drivers directory, replacing the one that is already there, before you upgrade to service pack 3.
Download new WINDRVR.SYS file or WINDRVR.ZIP format from SMS.

If you already have Windows 2000 service pack 3 installed then make sure you copy the new WINDRVR.SYS over the old one before you reboot the PC.

For more information see http://www.jungo.com/support/tech_docs/td108.html?jungonl0802
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