SonoAnalyzer OE - version 1.6.0 released

Announcing the release of SonoAnalyzer OE (Online Edition) version 1.6.0, also available as a 10-day trial version.

This update includes several improvements in line with the SonoAnalyzer Pro series, notably:

  • Ability to open, view and re-run Pro models saved from the Pro version using the "Save results" option
  • Option to "Save results" on any OE model (after analysis is complete), creating a file that can be viewed on any other SonoAnalyzer version (including SonoAnalyzer Free) from 1.6.0 onwards.

Upgrade is recommended. Further details are shown below.

Demo discontinued

The 30-day limited-use free trial has now been discontinued. In its place a new free version will be released shortly with the ability to perform some simple analysis itself using downloaded databases of mode-frequency results (as used for the "Online DB" analysis options of SonoAnalyzer OE). The free version will also have the ability to view results saved from OE or Pro so in combination with a collection of saved results it will serve the purpose of demonstrating the capabilities of the paid versions.

Enhancement: "Save results" functionality

All programs in the SonoAnalyzer range now include the capability to save their own results and / or view saved results from other versions. SonoAnalyzer results files use the extension ".saz". They are zip archives containing a model file and all associated results files. Once copied to the program's cache directory, these files can be viewed as if the model analysis had just been run, even when the SonoAnalyzer version used for viewing doesn't have the capability to analyse the model itself. For example, SonoAnalyzer OE can view results saved from SonoAnalyzer Pro. SonoAnalyzer Free can view results saved from SonoAnalyzer OE or SonoAnalyzer Pro.

This can be used to help communicate results, by providing the recipient with a free platform on which to display the animated mode-shapes, stress plots etc.

Manual updates

The built-in manual available on this site and in the SonoAnalyzer application (Help -> Manual) has been updated to reflect changes made to SonoAnalyzer and the new models available.

Information for current SonoAnalyzer OE users:

License expiry: While awaiting the arrival of the full release version of SonoAnalyzer Pro, the expiry date of all OE licences purchased before 28 February 2014 has been extended to February 28, 2015. Pro has now been released and there will be no further automatic extensions. To continue using SonoAnalyzer OE after this date you will need to purchase the online services annual renewal (this link is only available to logged-in users who have already purchased SonoAnalyzer OE).  Alternatively you can upgrade to SonoAnalyzer Pro (this will not extend your expiry date but using SonoAnalyzer Pro standalone analyses are possible), or upgrade to SonoAnalyzer Pro with annual renewal. Prices should display at the discounted rates fixed at the time of purchase.

Upgrading to this new version is recommended. Your updated file download is shown under Files in "My account". The filename is "SonoAnalyzerOE-setup.exe". Please log into your account to download the new file. Uninstalling any / all versions prior to 1.3.x is required before installing this one. Your saved settings, including the license key, should not be affected by the removal / installation.

Information for current SonoAnalyzer Demo users:

Demo users with a current license may continue to use it until the end of its 30-day period but no more such licenses will be issued. For future use a paid PAYG 10-day trial license is available, along with the free / demo version SonoAnalyzer Free.