Software: Technical Support

Texture Technologies Corporation (TTC) is the exclusive North American distributor of Stable Micro Systems’ (SMS) family of Texture Analyzers, texture measurement instruments, and texture analysis equipment. We provide personalized technical support and can answer just about any question you have regarding a test method, best practice, or industry standard.

All of TTC’s representatives are experienced in the software packages and will be able to answer any questions you may have about how to operate the software, run tests, analyze graphs, exchange data with other programs, and so on. Please call your regional TTC contact to take advantage of this assistance or to just be guided through an overview of the software.

Additionally, specific assistance is offered at no charge for Macro Writing, Sequence Writing, and Project Creation.

The following Tutorials are already built into the Exponent Software and can be accessed from the Help> Tutorials pull-down menu:

  • How to Run Your First Test
  • How to Create a New Macro
  • How to Create a Results File Template
  • How to Change Graph Preferences
  • How to Create a Project
  • How to Create a Report
  • How to Calibrate Force and Probe Height

The following topics are extensively covered in the Exponent Help>Product Testing Guide menu:

  • Application Guide - Information about test procedures arranged by product type
  • Library Tests - An explanation of the included library tests and a quick launch to start testing using sample settings
  • Probe Guide - Information about Stable Micro Systems probes and examples of products typically tested
  • Data Analysis Techniques - Understanding ways to analyze curves and the calculations available
  • Guide Me To Measure A Specific Textural Property - Alternatively, you may have a property which you want to measure and would like examples of different ways to measure this property
  • Introduction To Texture Analysis - A background guide to Texture, Texture Analysis Principles and TPA
  • Published Papers - Abstract and citations of papers published that refer to the use of the TA.XT2 Texture Analyzer
  • Video Clip Library - A small collection of video clips which may prove useful for the observation of certain complex tests or set-ups.
  • Frequently Asked Questions - A collection of answers to frequently asked questions.

The Help> Powder Flow Analyzer pull-down menu also offers the following topics for SMS' Powder Flow Analyzer attachment:

  • Principles - An Introduction to the Powder Flow Analyzer
  • Operation Of The Instrument - Setup, calibration and how to perform a basic test
  • Test Help - Test types, methods and choosing parameters values to achieve best results
  • Applications Of The Powder Flow Analyzer - Potential uses of the Powder Flow Analyzer