========================================================================== Diablo Analytical MPValve 3.0 Multiposition Valve Control and Sequencing Software (c) Copyright 2000-2010 Diablo Analytical, Inc. All RIghts Reserved Diablo Analytical, Inc. 5141 Lone Tree Way Antioch, CA 94532 Phone: (925) 755-1005 Fax: (925) 755-1007 E-mail: support@diabloanalytical.com WWW: http://www.diabloanalytical.com Support: http://www.diabloanalytical.com/support.htm ========================================================================== RELEASE NOTES Version: 3.0.8.12 Release Date: 05/26/2010 Important Note: The licensing component was changed in version 3.0.4. Current licensed users will have to request a new unlock code. Please contact Diablo Analytical for more information. Software Support: ----------------- Diablo Analytical has implemented a web-based help desk for application and software support. For more information, please visit the support page of our web site: http://www.diabloanalytical.com/support.htm Version History: ---------------- [-] = Bug fix or change in behavior [+] = Enhancement Version 3.0.8 SR1 ----------------- [-] If MPValveController is started without any valves having been defined, the user is now prompted to configure a valve. [-] Updated reference manual and help file. [-] Software version numbers now include an explicit build number to aid in tracking branch revisions. Program code that accesses version numbers has been updated to access the version resource properly. [-] Fixed bug in the Sequencer "Add Step" dialog where the number of valve positions was not updated when switching between valves. [-] Fixed bug in the sequencer where the edit valve configuration dialog would cause the sofwtare to disconnect from the controllers. Version 3.0.8 ------------- [+] All exe files are now digitally signed. [+] License recovery utility added to installation [-] The demo macro, "MPValve.mac", for the Agilent GC/LC ChemStation is now compatible with both the 16-bit ("A" revision) and 32-bit ("B" revision) versions of the ChemStation. [-] Updated reference manual and help file. Version 3.0.7 (08-16-2007) -------------------------- [+] Added a sequence logging feature to MPValve Sequencer. The log contains the date+time of the sequence start/stop, and the date+time, valve, and port of each valve switch. The log is saved in the MPValve installation directory and is named based on the date+time that the sequence is started: 'sequence-yyyymmdd-hhmmss.log". To enable/disable logging, simply check/uncheck the "Enable Sequence Log" box in the sequence run control section of MPValve Sequencer. [-] The manual control section of the main MPValve Sequencer is now refreshed after editing the valve configuration. [-] The valve configuration dialog in the MPValve Sequencer no longer disables the cancel button when no valves have been configured. [-] Converted the MPValve application setup program to Windows Installer for Vista compatibility. [+] Added UAC manifests to EXE files for Vista compatibility. Version 3.0.6 (11-15-2006) -------------------------- [-] Modified the license activation code to allow activation after a change in the local system fingerprint is detected. [-] Changed license fingerprint configuration. Version 3.0.5 (9-21-2006) ------------------------- [-] Fixed minor problem with Sequencer LicenseStatus property for MS Sensor automation interface. [-] Modified license file behavior Version 3.0.4 (9-20-2006) ------------------------- [+] Added a "Simple Sequence" capability to MPValve Controller. A sequence of valve positions and hold times can be run by passing a simple text string to either the command line or DDE interface. See the user manual or help file for details. [-] Changed licensing component. Existing licensed users must request a new unlock code. [+] Error handling enhanced in MPValve Controller. [+] New menu contol implemented in MPValve Controller and Sequencer. [-] DLL version resource reset to match build version [+] Updated help file and reference manual Version 3.0.3 (5-9-2006) ------------------------ [+] Multiple changes to MPValve Sequencer to support integration with the Agilent 5000A RTGA and MS Sensor software. [+] Manual valve control interface added to Sequencer. [+] Error handling enhanced in sequencer. [-] Improved accuracy of hold-time during long sequence runs. Version 3.0.2 (6-21-2005) ------------------------- [+] Added demo code for the Agilent Technologies MSD ChemStation. [-] Fixed command line demo code [-] Addressed problem with DDE control for clients that append CRLF to the control command. [-] Switched to HTML help. Version 3.0.1 (9-8-2004) ------------------------ [-] Increased default comm timeout from 2-5 sec to accomodate longer switching times. [+] Added the demo code to the distribution Version 3.0.0 (2-5-2003) ------------------------ [+] Initial public release of software >>End of Readme<<