SonoAnalyzer OE and Demo - version 1.4.5 released

Announcing the release of SonoAnalyzer OE version 1.4.5 (codename "Strutt") also available as a 30-day, limited use demo.

This update introduces two new models with through holes based on the existing "#2" user-defined and exponential shapes. Upgrade is optional. Further details are shown below.

Enhancement: Two new models have been added, similar to the existing User-defined sonotrode #2 and Exponential sonotrode. The new models allow for a central hole running through the full length. The hole diameter (constant along the length) is to be specified by the user. Permissable range is from 0 to 80% of the smallest outside diameter. With the hole diameter set to zero (the default) these new models are exactly equivalent to the earlier ones, which will be deprecated in the future. The new models also cover a wider dimensional range than their predecessors, replacing both the standard and high-frequency versions of the original #2 models.

Two more new models with central holes will also be released shortly, based on the stepped and conical sonotrode models, so if you have no immediate use for the new models you may prefer to wait a few weeks before upgrading.

There are also some minor UI changes for consistency with SonoAnalyzer Pro, most noticably the change of tab order in the input section. Tabs are now shown as: Analysis - Results - Dimensions - Material.

Information for current SonoAnalyzer OE users:

Licenses extended: As compensation for the late arrival of SonoAnalyzer Pro, the expiry date of all OE licences purchased before July 2013 has been extended to mid 2014. After expiry clients may purchase extensions or upgrades at the discounted prices fixed at the time of purchase. Upgrading to this new version is optional, but without it the new hollow models will not be available to you. 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:

The file download is the same as for the purchased SonoAnalyzer OE and can be downloaded and installed in the same way. Uninstalling any / all versions prior to 1.3.x is required before installing this one. Access is still restricted by the demo license. Previous demo users whose license has expired but who wish to try the new version, please email or open a support ticket to request an extension.

Information for current SonoAnalyzer RC users:

The release-candidate version SonoAnalyzer RC is no longer available, having been replaced by OE, but early-adopters who purchased it can continue to use it until the licence expiry. As compensation for the late arrival of SonoAnalyzer Pro, expiry has been extended from September 1, 2013 to mid 2014 (or the final release date of SonoAnalyzer Pro). After expiry clients may purchase extensions or upgrades at the discounted prices fixed at the time of purchase.

The license key shown under Product Keys in "My account" will still show "SonoAnalyzer RC" but all RC licenses are now exactly equivalent to OE licenses. The file download shown under Files in "My account" will still show "SonoAnalyzerRC-setup.exe" but the download link will now provide the SonoAnalyzer OE setup file as above.