SuperSMITH® software has a new look in versions 5.0AZ and higher. Fulton Findings LLC, the maker of the world’s first widely used Weibull Engineering software, has moved ahead with a more tightly integrated user interface for SuperSMITH Weibull and SuperSMITH Visual. The new icon layout shown below consolidates common functionality with unique tools for variability modeling, trend analysis, and forecasting. The familiar data grid (data input and data edit) and results box (plots and reports) remain virtually unchanged. Changes involve integration of the larger-sized icons with associated drop-down menus in a simplified pattern. All previous functionality is retained with new functionality added in specialized areas such as Abernethy Risk, Accelerated Testing, Barringer Process Reliability, and Monte Carlo Simulation.
SuperSMITH Weibull is a Windows based probability plot software which is compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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WinSMITH Weibull software
by Fulton Findings produces probability plots
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Swedish name Waloddi Weibull? If
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German- Vah-Lodi Vy-Bull
French- Wah-Lodi Way-Bull
Polish- Vah-Lodi Vy-Bull American- Wah-Low-D Y-Bull No one says Wee-Bull! |
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WinSMITH Weibull operates in a Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows
2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista operating environment. (Having trouble with your WinSMITH software
working in
Price list for the software also provide for volume discounts. Upgrade installation hints are available.
View the software revision list below.
Three software training aids are available:
1. PlayTIME is the home study tutorial used for Weibull Analysis training classes by Dr. Abernethy and Wes Fulton. It is terse but covers most software functions.
2. The SuperSMITH Weibull and SuperSMITH Visual Training Manual is used for the 1.5 day SuperSMITH Weibull and SuperSMITH Visual hands-on training sessions. It contains many more detailed explanations along with questions/answers with many hints of how to do the analysis.
3. You can download a short PDF file that shows excerpts from pre-version 5.0AX of the software Training Manual. A similar short PDF file for 5.0AX and beyond will assist with getting started with use of the software and how you interpret a Weibull plot.
No-cost demonstration software can be downloaded for evaluation and teaching. Universities can use the demonstration software to analyze datasets saved from authentic WinSMITH Weibull software as the demo version will handle the authentic file and NOT randomize the data as occurs when you type data into the demonstration software.
For details about each SuperSMITH Weibull revision, see the bottom of this page when considering upgrades for Weibull analysis software. The following graph was made in WinSMITH Weibull and it is a Weibull plot using rank regression techniques with pump seal life data.
Age-to-failure and strength data from field or laboratory tests are quickly plotted into straight lines to create order from the apparent random failure events.
How much data can you input? 12 columns of data with each column having up to 8000 rows of data points for both actual failures and censored data, or 1 column of data with up to 24,000 rows of data. For more data, input the data in a frequency table format and the input can be in millions of data points.
Data suspensions for different failure modes and when components have not failed can be input individually or by histogram. Data sets can be analyzed to find the "best" probability distribution using the distribution analysis feature. Goodness of fit values are compared to critical values to show if the analysis is valid for the model chosen.
Kaplan-Meier data can be input through the inspection feature of the program
and displayed in all probability plot formats. User manual information is
available on-line by <F1> key stroke.
Specific features of the WinSMITH Weibull program are:
Performs Weibull analysis of age-to-failure data to
make Weibull probability plots
Performs lognormal analysis of
age-to-failure data to make lognormal probability plots
Performs Gumble
upper distribution analysis of data where each data point is the largest value
Performs Gumble
lower distribution analysis of data where each data point is the least value
Performs normal (Gausian) analysis of age-to-failure data to make normal
probability plots
SuperSMITH
Weibull software output is used in SuperSMITH Visual
software
for PDF, CDF, and Hazard
plots
Complete interval maximum likelihood
capability is easily accessible
Expanded interval/probit
analysis capability with Kaplan-Meir method and clipboard
probit
data entry
Exclusive set comparison techniques with
modified likelihood ratio test,
confidence bound comparison at B-value,
and
likelihood contours
Test planning with any number of allowed
failures (up to test sample size) for life/reliability/
/confidence requirement testing or
demonstration of improvement
Normal and lognormal distributions are
included in the test requirements
Binomial, Fisher matrix, likelihood ratio
and pivotal confidence bounds at any % for
point-by-point data
Probit
confidence and Greenwood’s confidence are available for % with grouped data
Calculator functions—binomial,
chi-squared, gamma, Poisson
Three parameter solution with either rank
regression or maximum likelihood
Next expected occurrence for risks plus
risk analysis for grouped data
Probabilistic – Strength/Load, Life/Usage,
and tail comparisons for accelerated testing
Parameter as function of engineering
variable (PFEV) for accelerated testing data
Warranty data analysis
Improved zoom capability
Unlimited number of failures and
suspensions using the frequency table format
Expanded batch capability especially
useful for network operation
Easy access to other software
Language capability—US English, Francais, Deutsch, Espanol, Svenska, Portugues, Italiano
Written as a 32-bit program (long file
names, larger file size, and compatibility with LAN
printers)
Data output from SuperSMITH Weibull can be imported into other software by Fulton Findings such as SuperSMITH Visual with the click of a single icon button.
Microsoft
Graphics Conversion Utility For Making Editable Graphs In PowerPoint
You can convert SuperSMITH Weibull *.HGL
graphics files into PowerPoint graphics files for making “Board Room”
presentation graphics. The Microsoft
website contains a no-cost HGL (HPGL) converter (with instructions on how to
install the converter) for use in PowerPoint at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q196506
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For more details on making presentation quality plots from SuperSMITH
Weibull, click here
for more information about graphics conversions for SuperSMITH
files saved with HGL extensions.
See SuperSMITH for discounts and other pricing details.
Order SuperSMITH Weibull by purchase order, Visa/Master/American Express card, or by sending a check to the address shown on the home page of this web site.
The New Weibull Handbook--Fifth Edition published by Dr. Robert B. Abernethy (US$98.00 + shipping/handling) shows how to use this software in solving practical problems.
SuperSMITH Weibull REVISION
HISTORY:
(From Current To Oldest Revision) Revision
details for SuperSMITH Weibull software comes from
the help file:
WinSMITH
Weibull Revisions:
5.0B -
28 May 2009
BPR: Added menu option for Total Production Sensitivity ... Estimate For
Input Change
BPR: Removed menu option for Total Production Display ... now always displayed
BPR: Added Nameplate Production and Production Effectiveness to output
Demonstrate/Sample: Improved robustness and organization of Special MonteCarlo Simulation
Demonstrate/Sample: Special MonteCarlo (MPV-Type) now
includes median results
Demonstrate/Sample: Special MonteCarlo (MPV-Type)
output options expanded
File Load: Increased robustness for loading with small set quantity
Method: Added Reduced Bias Adjustment Median+ (RBApb)
from Paul Barringer
Method RBApb for Beta: Adjusted C4 power from 3.5 to
3.52 per Paul Barringer MC Results
Method RBApb for Eta: Added C4 power of -0.217 per
Paul Barringer MC results
5.0AZ -
31 Mar 2009
Main Screen: Icon layout simplified
and organized for more logical layout
Main Screen: Removed nuisance message occurring during resize
Menus: Added option buttons to selected menu choices
Plot Color Select: Lock Change By File option added to exclude color choices
from data file
Zoom: Plot point display options expanded to include display of points with
specific point labels
Zoom: Plot point display start lock improved
Zoom: Improved Point Symbol Type entry with new icon on plot edit screen
Batch: Improved BPR automatic analysis
BPR: Added pve% (goodness of fit) for fit of selected
points
BPR: Moved BPR icon to main screen and removed from Mixture section
BPR: Analysis expanded to 12 sets at a time (if no Nameplate analysis)
BPR: Added 1-Click analysis capability
Label Edit: Added symbol icon for edit of point symbols
Mixture Menu: Simplified and implemented numbers for activation selections
Normal Distribution: Switched to more precise calculation routine from Carl
Tarum
Solution: Removed indication of solution for 1 data value if no slope given
Zoom: Added value display for vertical-scale cursor location during marker
point addition
5.0AY -
Intermediate Version for development
5.0AX -
15 Jan 2009
File
Access: Removed old-style file dialogue box
Normal Distribution: Changed to more precise estimates programmed by Carl Tarum
Batch Processing: Added BPR solution with -2_X_Y_Z inputs on command line and [Bx] outputs
BPR: Automatic solution for reliability point improved by solving at last
crossing point
BPR: Color of BPR confidence line can be linked to data set color
BPR Zoom: Added option to hide standard set labels, only showing line labels
BPR Zoom: Added option to put all text analysis results simultaneously into
clipboard
Data Grid: Switched to VB6 for programming and new MSFlexGrid
for grid object
Dimensions: Expanded marker line quantity to 24 maximum (minus active data set
quantity)
PFEV: Improved display of fit line for suspension-only data set when common
slope used
Test Planning: Added option for Sudden Death Test Time (% Of Full)
5.0AW -
6 Dec 2008
Goodness-of-fit
(g.o.f): Added column to plot parameter box when
using mle for fit & AD g.o.f
BPR: Added visibility of std. dev. in parameter box (but only when in BPR menu)
BPR: Added designation of parameter box location in BPR zoom menu
BPR: Default now is 8.3 of top points for nameplate line Option K fit
BPR: Default now is 25 for Beta for nameplate line Option K fit
5.0AV -
28 Nov 2008
DEMO Version: Added note on plot DEMO ONLY -
DATA ALTERED
Dimensions: Expanded to eliminate nuisance Out Of Range message
File Save: Simplified files access routines and especially automatic load of
sample data
BPR: Added fit line thickness option for BPR Zoom
BPR: Removed reliability-from-confidence in Production Line options (already in
Change Point)
BPR: Added visibility of calculated reliability in parameter box (but only when
in BPR menu)
Dimensions: Maximum data set quantity on same plot increased to 12
Dimensions: Maximum marker line quantity is now compliment of data set quantity
(up to 20)
PFEV: Immediate update of analysis for standard PFEV when fit method is changed
Plot: Simplified the X-axis and Y-axis automatic numbering
5.0AU -
15 Nov 2008
Capability: Compatible with recent new revision of IEC-61649
Information Display: Reset default to Tooltips with Select Display
Abernethy Risk: Changed nomenclature for upper / lower bounds in menu and
output
BPR: Added % of upper data fit for production line
BPR: Added % of upper data fit for nameplate line
BPR: Added option to find reliability by intersection between data and
production line lower bound
Confidence Menu: Clarified options
Interval-MLE: Note added for changing to/from discoveries/intervals on
automatic data sequence change
Label Input: SSV Y-Axis no longer over-writes existing SSW label
Partial % Affected (3P): Minimum allowable % affected (batch) based on highest
occurrence plot position
Point Representation: More robust for suspension display when 1st point is a
suspension
PFEV Menu: Clarified options
Step Stress: Marker Line label clarified when B-Value parameter previously
selected for regular PFEV
Vertical Plotting Position: Removed extra adjustment for Bernards
approximation for a 1-point plot
Vertical Plotting Position: Removed extra adjustment for binomial method
Vertical Plotting Position: Improved location of supension
points (when shown) for frequency table input
5.0AT -
25 Aug 2008
Value Entry Box: Clarified function of selectable item
Total Picture: Menu item re-instated for switching negative-or-positive display
of suspensions
Accelerated Test (Fit): More robust for data sets with only suspensions
Accelerated Test (Plot Line At New ... Value): Default engineering variable is
last entry
Confidence: Initializes all X-Values to avoid nuisance misplot
due to previous use of different method
PVE% and CCC: No longer quantity-adjusted for Probit2 and Probit3, while
Kaplan-Meier still adjusted
Risk: Improved display for Abernethy Additional Estimates when RBA1 method is
selected
Step-Stress: Improved wording about single-load solution naturally giving lower
slope than multi-load data
5.0AS -
8 Aug 2008
Start Lock: Now includes Point Symbol Type
5.0AR –
25 Jul 2008
ACH Plotting: Returned ability to evaluate suspensions for plotting of the
actual data
Batch Mode Processing: File name shown on plot if this setup option was
previously chosen
Data Wizard: Changed E...Delete Special to E...Edit Special
Data Wizard: For E...Edit Special, Added T...Occurrence Only Change To
Suspension
File Access Error Message: More details like ... FILE-NAME, PATH, EXPLANATION
Icon Select: Improved icon click response
Information Display: Added option in HELP menu for Big Information Display (Big
Letters)
Information Display: Added option in information menu for Big Information
Display (Big Letters)
Information Display: When magnified also shows data grid selections
Software Name: Standardized on SuperSMITH(R),
officially registered name
Software Name: Changed acronyms to SSW (Weibull), SSV (Visual), and SSY (Ybath)
Warranty Format Import: Now allows blank cells in source data to represent zero
occurrences
Zoom: T...Point Side Symbol Display menu item changed to U...
Zoom: Added menu item T...Suspension + Discovery ... Plot Display = Yes / No
Zoom: Menu item T... available to select for change even with no data
Abernethy Risk: Enabled 0...None / Reset entry for Planned Suspension Expected
Abernethy Risk: Table output for SSW plot coordinated with range selected
BPR: For Nameplate Line ... added input type I...Plot Point Fit With Upper Data
Point (simplified version of H)
BPR: For Nameplate Line ... added input type J...Plot Point Fit With Additional
Upper Point on Production Line
Confidence: Message improved about method mismatch between lr
confidence and rr fit
Distribution Analysis: Improved presentation of comparison method [req. by
Anthony Cerra, FAA N.E.]
Input: Improved robustness for suspension data pasted from clipboard and method
changed from standard to interval-mle
Plot Vertical Axis: Value-label zig-zag pattern (for
readability) more stable
5.0AQ - 22 Mar 2008
Batch Processing: The -L option (run, file-load, linger) was change to -h
(hold)
Batch Processing: The -yffffffff option (library item
save option) was changed to
-Lffffffff
Batch Processing: Added -1_E_X_Y option to create a marker line, E=Equations,
X=Location, Y=Scale
Batch Processing: Added [zc], [zp],
and [zfxxxxxxxx] options for Precise Reading
Batch Processing: The -xV option (V is some value)
was added for input of a horizontal axis value
Batch Processing: The -yV option (V is some value)
was added for input of a vertical axis value
Precise Reading: <Enter> returns to main menu now
Zoom: Hide option (Yes / No) returns to main screen now
Risk (Abernethy): Discovery and interval type probability also doubled for RBA
present risk
Risk (Abernethy): Method expanded to handle data values significantly higher
than median
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5.0AP -
5 Mar 2008
Abernethy Risk: Added Abernethy Additional Estimates for MTBF, RATE, AVAL,
and T-vs-O
Calculator: Changed MTTF to MTBF for Option Q...With Planned Renewal
Confidence (lr): Removed nuisance subscript out of
bounds indication
Data Import: Made probit method more robust to single
column data entry
Rank Table: Automatically rounds up/down to closest significant figure
Setup: Changed name of option T...Anaysis
Distribution Equations to E...Distribution Equations
T-zero Solution: Option M...Method For Finding t0 ... mle
result now more robust
Weibayes: Solution line can be automatic even if
there are no occurrences
5.0AO -
Skipped This Version # because of confusion of 0 and O
5.0AN -
25 Jan 2008
Distribution/Program Name Box: Improved location and sizing for different
screen resolutions
Monte Carlo: Default random # seed changed to 3939889 (was 3979771) for wider
default spread
VISTA(Microsoft) Operating System: Added more automatic help information
Batch Processing: Added true report output format for Abernethy Risk and
Optimum Replacement
Batch Processing: Improved confidence estimation and distribution analysis
Plot Y-Scale: Options to show fractions (Occur and Not Occur) instead of
percent
Risk Outside Interaction Correction: Added percent-type input
Risk Production and Additional Usage / Test Time: Changed menu options A and B
to C and K
Weibayes (Green Label): Re-instated regression
solution option
Weibayes (Green Label): Regression through a
single-data occurrence point added
Weibayes (Green Label): Added special regression
solution (Y-vs-X)
Weibayes (Green Label): Added pure mle solution option as well as median mle
solution
5.0AM -
23 Oct 2007
Drawing Line On Plot: Improved number display box locations to avoid cursor
on top of box
Files: More robust for spaces in file names
Calculator <Student Version>: Reinstated Chi^2
Data Import: Added Stacked-type format ... X-Value Point-Quantity Suspension-Type Point-Label
Data Wizard: Added Data Sorted By Point Label (for Stacked-type Import)
Distribution Analysis <Student Version>: Reinstated
Method/Input: Clarified menu choices
Method/Input <Student Version>: Removed K...Likelihood Ratio Minimum from
menu choices to simplify
Method/Input <Student Version>: Reinstated pve%
option for Regression Fit Comparison + Display Type
Plot/Report <Student Version>: Reinstated pve%
option for Regression Fit Comparison + Display Type
Test Plan <Student Version>: Reinstated with 3 test items maximum and 1
allowable failure maximum
5.0AL -
5 Sep 2007
Batch Processing: DEMO does not accept input data without altering
Batch Processing: Activated -u option (version on results) by rearranging
subroutine call sequence
Batch Processing: Added option -g to set Regression Fit Comparison +
Display Type (r^2, pve%, pA%)
Label Edit
Modified mle: Removed intermittent refusal to convert
for lognormal
Three Parameter: Partial % Affected robustness improved for change of
method
Weibull Library: Clarified activation choices menu items
Weibull Library: Added 1...Instantaneous Item Save
Weibull Library: Removed activation choices menu choice N (n/s always saved
with item now)
Weibull Library: Combined activation choices menu choices T and U into one
choice T
Weibull Library: Added choice N...None ... Reset / Clear for compatibility to
other menus
Weibull Library: Added choice X...Exit for compatibility to other menus
Weibull Library: Changed item save menu choice Z to choice N for compatibility
with other menus
5.0AK - 18 Aug 2007
File Save: Extension .w added automatically to
FF filenames saved from WSW (if no extension specified)
Zoom: Improved location of intersection points for large suspension quantity
5.0AJ -
7 Aug 2007
Variable Usage/Production: Now can use comma or period for delimiter as
appropriate
5.0AI -
26 Jun 2007
Text File Import: Improved import with commas and spaces
Batch Processing: Can specify 3 parameter solution with 3 or 3AR after -e
option on command line
Batch Processing: Can specify Weibayes analysis
with -e option (method must be mle) with Beta input
Batch Processing: Can specify modified mle method
with -m2(#) options ... # = 0, 1, 2, 3
Confidence Menu: Improved clarity and operation for MC trial size
Three-Parameter: Automated solution for early suspensions
Three-Parameter: No positive t-zero solution allowed if discoveries in data
set
5.0AH -
21 May 2007
Batch Processing: Added option -u to put version info on plot and report
Zoom: Right mouse click returns to main screen
Confidence: Removed additional shift for Gumbel+ fm method
Confidence Contour: Added B-Value vs. Beta capability
Interval-MLE: Discovery type data counted for RBA solution
Marker Line: New option in menu (similar to Zoom item), Add Line By Plot
(Click + Drag)
Set Comparison: Added capability for probit pff-Value
Set Comparison: Improved user-inteface and
clarified terminology
Zoom: Changed terminology from Add-On-Plot to Add-By-Plot
5.0AG -
2 May 2007
Confidence (pv): Removed nuisance message about
not enough data when suspensions are present
Dimensions: Default is now 10 sets x 2400 entries to start
5.0AF - 1 May 2007
BPR: Extended the total loss calculations to grouped data format (probit, KM)
Data Grid Entry: Removed nuisance restriction blocking change from suspension
to occurrence
Confidence(pv): Removed nuisance repeat of dimension
limit statement
LR Contours: Added FF lr test difference indication
to plot title
Marker Line: Changed terminology to this instead of Only Line
Marker Point: Changed terminology to this instead of Special Point
Marker Line Point Entry: Negative for Gumbel & Normal now okay even when
negative <> suspension
Present Risk (Now): Removed orginal method for
calculation ... now only uses double failure effect
Weibull Library: Removed nuisance entry of -9.123E+32 upon cancel
Weibayes (Equation Label): Removed rr capability for solution for improved clarity in results
Weibayes (Icon): Added menu item for putting line on
plot upon activation
5.0AE -
12 Apr 2007
Color Sequence: Revised default color sequence for points/lines
Input Data: Improved data type recognition
BPR: Extended the loss calculations to grouped data format
5.0AD - 2 Apr 2007
Results To Clipboard: Removed nuisance notification that output did occur
Language (English): Replaced Buyer with Consumer
Language (English): Replaced Seller with Producer
Menus: Analysis reset option standardized to N...None ... Reset (located just
before X...Exit)
Scaling: Log scale numbering expanded in highest scale
About Dialogue Box Display: Removed nuisance reset upon activation
Accelerated Test: Improved analysis for large suspension quantities
Calculator: Moved A...Anderson Darling to D... Anderson Darling
Confidence: Removed nuisance message for LR confidence on interval-mle data
Confidence: Improved smoothness of LR confidence for very small data sets
Export Results: Streamlined output for option F...Save Parameter Only To
Clipboard
PFEV for Probabilistic Miners Rule: Moved R...Reset to N...New
PFEV: Removed lock-out of standard data plot confidence bounds
Risk Titles: Put Abernethy Risk first and then Quantity Expected
Test Requirement: Added Producer Risk and Consumer Risk to output
Test Requirement: Added Additional Item Test Time (per Julius Wang)
Test Requirement: Expanded and clarified display
Test Requirement: Swapped test requirement K and L choices to agree with
handbook notation
Test Requirement: Added link to Life Remaining (from Calculator)
5.0AC - 3 Mar 2007
BPR: Improved handling of results for multiple data sets
PFEV: Changed Probabilistic S/N Curve to Probabilistic Miners Rule
Risk: Analysis Type now defaults to Standard (was Former)
Risk: Analysis Type RBA option removed
5.0AB -
21 Feb 2007
Data Entry: Update to ensure correct entry of occurrences and suspensions
Plot: Update for better line plotting near lower left axes point
5.0AA -
15 Feb 2007
Confidence: Added Likelihood Value Grid
Demonstrate/Sample: Removed nuisance program stoppage at parameter input
5.0A - 6
Feb 2007
File Line Input: Improved robustness with additional end-of-file check
Icons: New look for icons for better recognition
BPR: Zoom Select-On-Plot allows multiple resizing before returning to menu
Confidence: Improved robustness of new lr solution
calculation for regression fit
Confidence: Improved accuracy of standard PFEV confidence using LR
Goodness-Of-Fit: Implemented Carl Tarum’s updates to
Dr. Bobs CCC model
Goodness-Of-Fit: Updates to Dr. Bobs CCC model verified by Paul Barringer
Goodness-Of-Fit: Implemented Carl Tarum’s updates to
Wes Fulton’s pve model
PFEV: Selection option for S/N scale orientation
PFEV: Simplification/separation of menu options
PFEV: Standard error for PFEV fit automatically shown in PFEV results
PFEV: Step-Stress parameter confidence expanded and improved
Sample/Simulate: Improved robustness of changing distributions
4.0WX -
14 Dec 2006
Mixture/BPR: Moved icon back to main screen
4.0WW - 10 Dec 2006
Plot Color Yes/No: Simplified choice from Plot/Report menu
Abernethy Risk: Improved Next Expected Occurrence for RBA output
Data Type Display: Now using >< for interval symbol display
Data Type Display:Suspension display okay now for
inspect option 1
Library Save: Moved Weibull Library icon to main screen
Method Change: Removed nuisance file message and replot
of additional analysis data
Optimum Replacement and Risk: Removed nuisance output display with numbers too
far apart
4.0WV -
14 Oct 2006
Data Import: Improved consistency of Point Label input
Grid Label: Added " _ Point Name" to data format description
Method/Input: Improved ease-of-use for selecting mle unbias method
Date Format: Added Year-Mo-Day format
Nomenclature: Removed "Prediction" from Precise Reading section
Accelerated Test (PFEV): Improved capability for viewing B-Values on S/N Curves
Critical Correlation: Improved normal/lognormal values for N = 3 to 30
Data Import: Improved robustness of data input especially for warranty data
Setup: Weibull Library selections now have drop-down options (from text files)
Special Monte Carlo Simulation: Added MPV capability for t0, r/LL, B-Value-1,
B-Value-2
Plot Display: Option for display of suspension and discovery data on plot
Plot Display: Improved display of Interval-MLE data on plot
Prr Display: Improved consistency of display for set
delete
pve Adjustment for W2P: New pve
values based upon latest research
Remaining Life Analysis: Added capability in Calculator section
4.0WU -
11 Jul 2006
Batch Processing: Report B-value list now as selected by user (saved in .INI
file)
Calculator: Added Mixture Expected Occurrence Ratio to Interactions (Mode A vs.
B)
Confidence: Pivotal MC confidence can save parameters as well as r and LL
Confidence: Random number start lock put in menu (not prompted each time)
Critical Correlation: Improved values for Weibull 2-parameter for N = 3 to 30
Demonstrate/Sample: Added Mixture Expected Occurrence Ratio to Interactions
(Mode A vs. B)
Weibayes: Added capability for very large suspension
quantities
4.0WT -
21 Jun 2006
Zoom: Clarified selection menu for At Value
BPR: Default quantity for Calculator Y-Scale value set to actual quantity
4.0WS - 14 Jun 2006
Selection Dialogue Box: Improved return to previous selection for
<ESC> or Close
Zoom Dialogue Box: Clarified which entries not yet entered
4.0WR -
13 May 2006
Data Sort: Improved robustness for interval-mle
type data
Equation Change: Removed nuisance mle modified
message for normal distribution selection
Library Item Save: Clarified confidence output for parameters
Method/Input: Changed the default LRM to 50%
Method/Input: Clarified choices for normal distribution mle-modified
Method/Input: Improved robustness of automatic recalculation
Rank Table: Improved display of data type
Special Monte Carlo: Removed restriction that sample distribution = analysis
distribution
4.0WP -
3 May 2006
Help: Added analysis comment capability
Batch Operation: Added save picture/report as bitmap file
Color Choices: Added option for same for all points and lines
Color Choices: Standardized and clarified color dialogue box
Output: Added save picture as bitmap file
Zoom Menu: Simplified F... At Value data entry
Calculator: Added Anderson-Darling goodness of fit
Demonstrate/Sample: Special Monte Carlo simulation options added
Distribution Analysis: Added Anderson-Darling goodness of fit
Import: Warranty data transform improved for warranty limit
Method/Input: Added Likelihood Ratio Minimum for Distribution Analysis
Plot/Report: Added Anderson-Darling goodness of fit
Rank Table: Improved output to display plotting position values for suspensions
Risk Analysis: Improved robustness for production with planned replacement
4.0WN - 1 Mar 2006
Demo: Enhanced notice of altered input data
File: Removed input capability for very old (DOS) format
Point Labels: Enhanced capability
Set/Line Labels: Attached end of pointer line to plot grid value
Temp Files: Added title names
Zoom: Refined location of additional line on plot
Confidence: Clarified method part of menu
Method/Input: Clarified input data type selection
Normal/Gumbel Distributions: Negative value designation does not change if data
present
Optimum Replacement: Added option to display lower cost output only for plot
Risk Analysis: Made output more robust for all distributions
Student Version: Removed access to WSV for Risk and Plot/Report options
Test/Additional Usage: Refined output when no production is present
Weibayes: Clarified message for icon ... Not For
Grouped Or Interval Data
Ybath Results in WSW: Improved display of log
likelihood for MLE solution
Zoom: Scaling automatically includes single point data (even with no fit line)
4.0WM - 27 Nov 2005
High Suspension Count: Improved consistency of calculation
Data Entry/Import: Automatic recognition of grouped data import (in FF format)
Data Entry/Import: Improved robustness of data acceptance
Prediction/Precise Reading: Improved consistency of high resolution display
4.0WL - 11 Nov 2005
Data Entry/Import: Improved data quantity capability (esp. for
micro-electronics)
Data Entry/Import: Added import capability for point labels
Data Export(Hardcopy/Softcopy): Easy row and column export to clipboard
Data Wizard: Added point quantity merge (change multiple entries to frequency
entry)
File Input: Restore of Chr$(13) when depleted for
small files
Icon Selection Display: Icon borders get lighter when cursor moves over them
Icon Follow-Box: Improved descriptions
Setup: Removed unnecessary options from menu display
Setup: Returns to menu after selection with display of choice
Setup: Does not double option for point quantities past maximum
Setup: Sample File Copy choice presented immediately after installation
Zoom: Added X-Range and Y-Range Lock Start
Calculator: Removed H... and L... options to consolidate to I... option
Confidence: Improved probit confidence icon display
Data Import/Entry: Automatic option to change to interval-mle
or grouped data
Data Type Display: New option for o/s (occurrence quantity/suspension quantity)
File Save: Clarified caution for saving loaded WSV file as WSW format
Method: Removed different modified mle results for Mixture,
Distr. Analysis and Predict
Method: Clarified naming for fit method choices
Method: Reset standard rr fit to X-on-Y for Inspect
Option #1
Only Line: Not deleted upon Weibull-2 to Weibull-3 change
PFEV: Improved beta confidence display and output
PFEV: Improved display of data and curve fit with WSV
PFEV: Improved storage/retrieval of step-stress results
PFEV: Improved robustness of step-stress results
PFEV: Only line for untested value shows fit type
PFEV: <ESC> key stops lengthy step-stress calculations
Predict: Added B-Value list and X-Value list outputs
Report: Improved tolerance to large Eta values
Risk: Added import capability for variable usage/production rate
Risk: Improved automatic conversion of variable usage/production rate
Risk: Added Outside Interaction Correction Ratio for helpful/detrimental
seasonal effects
Sample: Added I...Interaction (like in calculator)
Test Requirements: Added U...Usage Time to Demonstrated Capability
Weibayes: Clarified confidence indication (WBm = Weibayes using modified mle, 0 = mle
Weibayes: Removed "mle"
from option title
Warranty Data Input: Warranty Limit for Input Ages (no failures/time after
warranty)
4.0WK -
10 Mar 2005
Additional: Removed video launch button
Language/Currency: Moved menu item A...File Name On
Plot, to K...
Setup: Starting menu is general
Zoom: X-Range + Y-Range Lock At Value improved
Calculator: Mean to Eta conversion more tolerant to zero input
Confidence: pv method more robust
Interval mle: Solution for small data sets more
robust
Predict: Return to predict menu from results upon <ESC> for only line
Library: Added menu options D,U,V to allow appending
library items to output
Lock: Clarified lock for method, etc.
Method: Automatic Conversion of Probit data to
Interval mle data improved
Method: Added G...Fit Type For mle Modified and
removed dialogue box
Method: Added J...Input Type Inspect Sample to Sample = Difference or No
Difference
Method: Interval MLE - now can select with standard data
Plot/Report: The n/s designation adjusted for Difference or No Difference in
Grouped Data
Risk: Added RBA for forecast to address small population issues
Risk: Added RBA1 for looking only at occurrence expectation
Risk: RBA adjustment now for both forecast and present
Risk and Optimum Replacement: Improved response to <ENTER> key for menu
Setup: Activate or Exit in menus goes back to start of Setup
Softcopy Total Report: Rank Table output limited to 300 points due to clipboard
restrictions
Subroutine: Renamed "suspns" to "allptcount"
Suspension: Automatic ranking for same-valued suspensions and occurrences more
robust
3-Parameter: Find-Optimum off response clarified
4.0WJ - 1 Oct 2004
Batch Run: Clarified display for input suggestions
Data Wizard: Added point labels (especially for S/N info)
Label/Style: Added caution for saving of labels only
Library File Save: Now does not change default data file name
Menus: Replaced parenthesis with alternate punctuation for clarity
Zoom: Added H...X-Range + Y-Range Lock Reset To Former
Accelerated Test: Added Y...View XY Data + Function With WSV
Batch Processing: Improved execution for -iX command
BPR: Changed BPR Zoom to special functions only with return to BPR
BPR: Precise reading on plot now returns to BPR
BPR: Added H...Start New Change Point List With Each Edit = Yes/No
BPR: Vertical label defaults to Reliability
Calculator: Made eta-to-mean calculation double precision for std. dev.
Confidence: LR contour display more consistent after data change
Confidence: LR contour save/view improved
Method Change: Added automatic conversion capability for probit-to-intv5(mle)
Mixture Analysis: Ybath activation changed ... added
special menu
Optimum Replacement: Length-of-view and block-replacement saved with file
Regression: Y-on-X now standard for both Inspect Option#1 and Grouped
Regression: pve% display consistency enhanced
Small Data Sets: Clarified message about Weibayes and
mle analysis
Sample/Demonstrate: Added early, late, and internal type suspensions
Warranty Import: Default method is now Inspect Option #1
4.0WH - 7 Apr 2004
Confidence: Added menu item for Save Contour/Simulation Data
Confidence: Removed Save Contour/Simulation Data prompt for pv
and lr confidence
Confidence: Improved contour robustness for probit lr method
Precise Reading parameter select: Changed letters of basic options E,I,L to
Q,R,Z to avoid conflict
BPR: Nameplate colors same as Production colors for Same As Data Set option
Equation Label: Added 3-Parameter Weibull
Sort: Improved for high starting data values to avoid nuisance Beta < 0
message
4.0WG - 17 Mar 2004
File Access: Improved tolerance for bad file name entry
File Access: Improved input of former files
Data Import: Improved consistency of .PRN file import
Data Import: Improved robustness of Paste from clipboard
Plot symbols: Improved consistency of symbol rendering on plot
Standard message box: Improved response for <ENTER> key
Batch-Run: Added capability to automatically load label file
Zoom: Removed Point Symbol Automatic? prompt for Zoom reset
CCC and PVE%: Improved accuracy for large data sets and Inspect Option 1 (W2P
& N/LN)
Plot/Analysis: Increased suspension quantity allowed
Risk: Added lower/all-affected options for Wauben
suspension quantity adjustment
Weibull Library: Added memory for filename of single item save
Weibull Library: Added memory for titles of user-selected comment fields
Demonstrate/Simulate/Sample: Clarified sampling from mixture
Demonstrate/Simulate/Sample: 100% suspension sample okay
Method/Input: Improved clarity of menu selections
Confidence: Removed truncated message for pv (when
low mc trial quantity selected)
Mixture Analysis: Improved fit type display for file save/load
4.0WF
- 25 Jan 2004
Set comparison: Improved consistency of results for all fit methods
4.0WE
- 12 Jan 2004
File: Network file access improved for standard files
File: Added former file list to file drop-down and setup
File: Added get last .tmp results to former file list
Additional probability plot: Added occurrence/suspension histogram
Data export: Alternative for saving data without x in format
Risk analysis: Added term Wauben Modified to option Z
Risk analysis: Set selection does not reset automatically for option Z
Data input: Automatic option to convert to interval-MLE
Outlier test: Improved accuracy and clarified rewording of output
MLE: Improved solution for Gumbel and lognormal
Interval-MLE: Improved repeatability for value scale changes
Interval-MLE: Improved sorting of duplicate values
Test requirement: Allowed confidence input less than 50%
Accelerated test: Automatic label edit for added data set
Confidence: Added lr confidence and contours for probit data
Confidence: Added indication of completion % for lr
and pv
Calculator: Added MTTF calculator for renewal
Plot labels: Multi-line automatic word wrap for longer note on plot
For the SuperSMITH version (WinSMITH Weibull +
WinSMITH Visual) includes YBATH software
4.0WD - 9 Nov 2003
- Setup file copy: Removed additional dialog box
- Set Comparison & Distribution Analysis: Improved ease of use for mle fit method
- Quantity expected: Added the word, expected, to appropriate menu entries
- Confidence: Improved pv confidence for mle fit method
4.0WC - 1 Nov 2003
- Risk: Clarified change in forecast range effect on production/usage sequence
- MLE-Interval: Improved solution for large numbers
- Setup: Reinstated key-press for language/currency menu
- Calculator: Added MTTF with renewal calculation (and inverse)
- PVE%: Improved display for file input with Inspect Option #1
- Sort: Robust system workaround to avoid register page fault for large data
sets
- Parameter box: Added option to change location
- 3-parameter: Added upper limit options
4.0WB
- 20 Sep 2003
- Files: Changed default output format to HTML
- Files: Added data file format selection to Setup/File-Copy icon
- Files: Moved open/get/import merge/no-merge selection to Setup/File-Copy icon
- Files: Moved .tmp file retrieval to Setup/File-Copy
icon
- Probabilistic S/N curve: Improved accuracy and ease-of-use
- Method/Input: Automatic conversion of point-by-point data to probit format
- Demonstrate/Sample: Revised probit and KM sampling
- Correlation: Revised probit and KM pve% calculation
- Likelihood: Improved calculation accuracy for probit
data
- Confidence: Higher precision possible for pv/mc
calculations
- Risk: Added option to adjust fit-line solution for suspension proportion
effect
- Risk: Revised designation of planned replacement (A) and (F)
- Risk: Added percent affected to planned replacement
- Risk: Usage rate and production rate past 5 years more robust
- Risk: Clarified parameter and data set selections
- Data wizard: Added swap with quantity for x-value and y-value transform
- Hardcopy: Printing orientation change process clarified
4.0WA -12 Jun 2003
-BPR plot: Improved color consistency for plot labels and parameter info
-3D Likelihood plot: Added Help message
-Set comparison: Clarified output language
-Demonstrate/Sample menu: Clarified language
4.0W -
19 May 2003
- Display accuracy: Easier to set
- Special points: Not shown for import with transform
- Add line on plot: Slope value displayed during line selection
- Plot labels: Clearer near plot borders
- CDF calculation: Improved robustness in tails
- Risk: Clipboard output more robust
4.0V -
28 Apr 2003
- Automatic data order comment: Only started in setup
- Zoom: Added entry/delete of special point on plot to
D...add-data-point-on-plot
- Weibull library: Added option to save library text line to clipboard
- Risk: Mixture equations used when mixture analysis is active
- Risk: Interval calculations improved for range > 60 months
- Risk: Clipboard text output now only sequential
- Risk: Clipboard text output for each month for range > 60 months
- Risk: (<>) after parameter display indicates mismatch for data set solution
- Risk: Improved results message for no suspension case
- Risk: Added L...Start Lock For New Analysis
- Risk: Added Z...Suspension Quantity For Analysis
- Risk: Menu item A is now Activate, item D combines parameter and data
select
- Opt. repl.: Menu item A is now Activate, item D is parameter select
- Batch risk: Added present risk type, output range, and planned repl. Type
- Mixture: Allows higher percentage of points for first mechanism (90%)
- Calculator: Allows beta > 1000 for eta/mean conversion and cv calc
- Method: Easier transition from Insp1 to RBAmd
- Point hide: Improved plot indication of method, confidence, fit, and data
size
4.0UC - 18 Mar 2003
- Improved ease-of-use
4.0UB - 11 Mar 2003
- Data list: Added simpler output to clipboard
- Point quantity: Added automatic merge capability
- Zoom: Added plot line size of Maximize+ (thickest)
- Auxiliary WSV plot: Added indications of WSV start-up
- Failure forecast: Improved consistency of results past 60 months range
- Automatic data order: Added cancel to sort/analysis
- Confidence: Simplified pv confidence
- Step-stress: Added note (original slope will always be too big)
- Rank table: Improved display of data type (occur., >, <, interval)
- Data grid: Improved response to double click of green arrow
- 3D likelihood plot: Improved indication of resolution limits
- t0 solution: Clarified effect of low data values for other data types
- Data wizard: Quantity transform (~) rounded to nearest integer > 0
- Interval mle: Improved description in Help file
4.0UA - 1 Feb 2003 - Interim Version To Improve Performance
4.0U - 19 Jan 2003
- Hardcopy/Softcopy: Improved printer orientation selection
- Data-Import: Improved recognition of > and < in first lines
- Data-Import: Improved recognition of data with first row labeling
- Program Label: Added additional access to Visual software
- Step-Stress: Improved accuracy and robustness of solution
4.0 T – 6 Dec 2002
- Additional WSV plots: Improved interface for lines-only plots
- Main screen: Different colors for WSW and WSV analysis labels
- Zoom: Added Point-Sequence to Plot Symbol Type
- Calculator: Increased upper limit of Beta to 1000 in mean-to-eta and
eta-to-mean
- Barringer process reliability: Improved entry and retrieval of change points
- Risk: Added delay capability for start of new parameters for replacement
parts
- Risk: Improved usage of new parameters for replacement parts
4.0SD -15 Oct 2002
- User interface: Updated
4.0SC - 19 Sep 2002
- Import: Allows top row with non-numeric information
- Setup: Lock for color by set sequence (automatic) or by data / line
- Setup: Start lock for data point hide (additional probability plot)
- Help: Simplified access to Analysis Wizard (Flow Chart)
- Help: Improved access to Contents page
- Help: Clarified program organization with Icon Map - Software Tour
- Zoom: Added interval mle calculation for partial %
affected
- Barringer process reliability: Choice for production line color to track data
color
- Report: Added coefficient of variation (Cv%)
- Calculator: Added coefficient of variation (Cv%)
- Risk: Improved output for small data sets and small usage rate
- Point-by-point vertical position: Added Blom and Kaplan-Meier
- Only line: Improved user-interface for line delete
- Confidence: Added automatic point-by-point method select (single set only)
4.0SB - 13 Sep 2002
- Setup: Added Weibull library icon
- Color selection (Setup & Labels): Color by set sequence (automatic) or by
data / line
- Setup: Added line hide default choice to Start Lock
4.0SA - 20 Aug 2002
- Data grid: Improved data handling robustness for set delete
- WeiBayes icon: Default confidence set to 50%
- WeiBayes icon: Confidence level remains at last
choice for session
4.0S - 30 Jul 2002
- Legend: Reinstated legend label to graph
- Additional uncertainty: Choice linked to file contents upon retrieval
- Confidence: Monte Carlo method robustness improved
- Confidence: Likelihood ratio method for small values improved
- Barringer Process Reliability(BPR): Removed fit line unhide after probit fit on graph
- BPR: Production line for each set (add/remove)
- BPR: Nameplate line for each set (add/remove)
- BPR: Reliability and change points for each set (add/remove)
- BPR: Rank value item added to menu
- BPR: Precise reading item added to menu
- Zoom: Partial percent affected item for batch analysis added to menu
4.0R -
8 Jul 2002
- Plot symbols: Added set sequence (1,2,3 . . . or A,B,C . . . )
- Test requirements: Improved report output options
- Step load: Added limits for p variable
- Step load: Improved solution convergence
- File save: WIN/DOS icon reinstated for compatibility with older software
- Point size: Added midsize and very large options
- Barringer process reliability: Default to midsize points
- Plot parameter display: r^2-ccc^2 agreement with report improved
- PFEV: Added solution for same beta each set
- Marker lines: Added capability for up to 10 marker lines
- Regression correlation: Improved accuracy of calculation
- Failure forecast output: Improved consistency
4.0PA,
PB, PC - 14 Jun 2002
- Improved existing capabilities with easier user interface
4.0P - 28 Feb 2002
- Accelerated Test: Step-stress data analysis added
- Accelerated Test: Improved storage of equations
- Calculator: Poisson and Gamma expanded
- Gumbel +/-: Reset for sample data
- Confidence: Total (Additional) Uncertainty capability
- Parameter Box: Items lined up
- Probit: Confidence for Normal and Gumbel negative
values improved
- Risk: Added Q...Planned Suspensions
- Risk: Improved/expanded time interval change interaction
- Test Planning: Added Step-stress accelerated test sequence
- Zoom: Fit Line Display Truncated (Yes/No) added
- Zoom: Find intersection enhanced
- Zoom: Added X-Scale Value Display (Minimum/Maximum)
4.0O - Not issued because of confusion between
zeros “0” and the letter “O”
4.0N -
15 Jan 2002
- P-value estimate (pve%) added
- Critical correlation coefficient (ccc) improved
- pmle-value removed
- Sample data loading improved
- Vasan-Fulton former usage to test ratio simplified
4.0M - 1 Dec 2001
-Fit function display improved
-Warranty matrix conversion enhanced
-Line only (marker line) from 2 points improved
4.0L - 1 Nov 2001
- Plot display of r^2 improved
- Warranty matrix conversion for Kaplan-Meier improved
4.0K - 3 Oct 2001
- Redimension - improved indication for point
quantity > maximum
- Plot label output for R-C display improved
4.0J - 15 Aug 2001
- Data Wizard - added merge capability
- Hardcopy/Softcopy - added EXPORT nomenclature
- Export to clipboard - added parameter values
- Batch processing - improved confidence
- Confidence - fm confidence modification label more consistent
4.0H, I - Intermediate versions
4.0G - 17 Jul 2001
- Plot/Report Menu - added submenu for selection
- Plot labels - added half character length for italics
- Direct to main screen after first session
- Data Wizard - improved response to total set question
- Printing - improved plot output for note, labels and border
- Batch Operation - improved output especially to printer
- Rank Table - shows 'susp' for suspension instead of
y-value
- Report - display of 3-parameter p-value after pv
confidence
- Allow save of suspensions only
- Method/Input - Reset resets WeiBayes to Weibull
- Risk - added G...Precise Decimal Display option
- Removed duplication of set #2 parameters upon file loading
- Method/Input - Minor rearrangement of menu plus icon separators
- Risk - Added time value of money to cost display
- Three-parameter - Improved on-graph edit
- Test planning - added Acceptable Results Probability calculation
4.0F -20 March 2001
- Improved overwriting with new versions
- Allow file type setting with -L on command line
- Improved import with commas
- Added system busy indicator for 3D plotting
- Added description for set comparison output
- Improved WeiBayes selection
- Improved equation selection with label
- Improved t0 interaction with equation label
- Added full 3-parameter confidence for pv confidence
- Added ability to save correlation values for pv
confidence
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4.0E -1 March 2001
- Persistent data with redimension
- Reinitialize file name upon getting former results
- DEMO to FULL memory enhanced
- Added edit key function to large data grid
- Improved 3D plotting
- Exit from BPR defaults to BPR style plot
- Improved Failure Forecast for planned replacement > char. Value
- Added Confidence menu and Method/Input menu
- Equation label interaction improved especially for WeiBayes
with few failures
- Hourglass indicator activated for 3D plot
4.0D -12 December 2000
-Added Italian language file
-Added additional language file capability (general)
-Removed property value 380 message
-Improved HPGL interface ßfor more HPGL & HGL details see http://www.barringer1.com/graphconvert.htm
4.0C - 04 December 2000
-Added exponential and Rayleigh choices to WeiBayes
in Setup
- Improved additional set file input for set quantity > 5
-Added transform for changing between grouped data methods
-Improved message for no large data set pv confidence
-Improved probability plot rank value entry
-Added y-value column to probit/km rank table
4.0B -
29 November 2000
-Deleted reference to WSV for marker line only display (no data)
-Lengthened fit line for normal with small sigma
4.0A - 20 November 2000
-Added extreme value distribution
-Simplified confidence selection
-Improved Accelerated Testing, PFEV, and Probabilistic S/N curve
-Improved Zoom icon
-Improved data import
-DEMO to FULL file copy capability
-Changed name of PFEV to Accelerated Test
-Pull-down menus enhanced
-Y-axis label toggles between side-by-side and stacked
-Risk confidence changed to Weibayes
-Increased accuracy of normal approximation with Dick Petschauer
-RBA now risk calculation by Dick Petschauer (w/ideas
from Dr. Bob and Wes)
-Improved range lock input in zoom
-Updated batch operation
-Added security to DEMO-to_FULL code saved to disk
-Highlighted risk confidence indication in red
-Added Quantity to resent risk display
-Added Vasan-Fulton former usage ratio to 3-parameter
icon
-Added different distribution for replacements to risk analysis
-Added A…all, and F…expected only to planned replacement
-Changed to internal 3D likelihood presentation
-Added nr confidence to lognormal (no suspensions)
-Improved upper/lower confidence for parameters
-Added Probability Plot (Y-Axis) Rank Value to calculator
-Added quantity transform to data wizard
3.0Y - 6 April 2000
- Clarified suspension quantity input
- Simplified R-C calculation for set quantity > 1
- No file name display on plot after point edited
- Additional 3-column import format (qty, F/S, Time)
- Risk usage and production rates now have 3-parameter (w/t)) distribution
- Risk with scheduled replacement improved for no renewal
- Improved batch distribution analysis
- Changed exponential equation choice to WeiBayes
- Clarified exit from distribution analysis
- Added X & Y scale lock (zoom) for batch processing
3.0X - 29 February 2000
- Added Fin-Intersect to Zoom menu
- Added RBA factor for median results
- Expanded terms for FM Weibull confidence
- Clarified import with commas
- Clarified toggle choices
- Distribution analysis returns to set choice
- Added jump directly to Zoom menu from Barringer menu
3.0W - 02 February 2000
- Clarified Barringer Process Reliability
- Removed nuisance message for mc & pv confidence
- Improved lr and fm confidence robustness
- Improved data wizard handling of suspension changes
- Reduced total report memory requirements
- Improved B-value percentage selection
- X-values rounded on X-axis
- Vertical plotting position choice now saved
3.0V - 20 Oct 1999
- Total Report option added
- Recalc for repeat selection of Normal equations
- Reinstated sqr() back to sig1 and sigF1 calculation
- New plot resets data grid to set 1 point 1
- File name and software version on results capability
- Data wizard transform (only x-axis)
- PFEV plot labels can be edited
3.0U -20 August 1999
-Reinstated Inspect Option #1 fitting
-Improved reset of initial parameter values for Risk and Optimum Replacement
-Increased accuracy of stored values for parameters
-Added View additional probability plot-WSV output to clipboard to plot/report
-Confidence contour output combines all contours into one file
-Changed WeiBayes 50% confidence wording to No
-Removed items B and C from Barring Process Reliability input menu
3.0T -9
August 1999
-Improved Optimum Replacement and Risk input
-Improved batch processing
-Improved distribution analysis output
-Improved Mixture analysis output
3.0S - 17 July 1999
- Improved batch processing capability
- Improved Barringer Process Reliability interface and added B.P.R to Mixture
Label
- Added Probabilistic S/N Curve to Parameter as Function of Engineering
Variable
- Added confidence capability to Abernethy Risk analysis
- Added WinSMITH(TM) Visual plot of risk and optimum replacement results
- Added prompt for changing distributions in Distribution Analysis
- Improved agreement between HPGL output colors and standard colors on screen
- Added data wizard functionality
3.0R - 17 June 1999
- Reinstated batch operation
- Improved mc & pv confidence, sets # 2 and above
- Inspect option #1 can now convert to/from mle
method directly
- Changed C4 estimate for N=1 from 0.5 to 0.6
- Revised WeiBayes menu to show latest calculation
before menu entry
- Revised WeiBayes default confidence to account for
frequency table
3.0P - 7 May 1999
- Clarified risk analysis input selections
- Clarified test requirements input selections
- Corrected Chi^2 array for d.o.f. of 20 and p of 5%
- Rearranged subroutines for new programs
- Reinstated predict option for only lines
3.0N - 22 Apr 1999
- Clarified risk analysis input selections
- Clarified test requirements input selections
- Revised and expanded Barringer reliability
- Removed nuisance message for MLE routine (no failures)
3.0M - 27 Mar 1999
- YBath(TM) access from any path location
- Improved convergence of MLE routine
- Report shows page sequence indication
- Added exponential to calculator menu
- Improved data grid paging
- Added point size selection in Barringer menu
- Improved test planning initial slope value entry
3.0L - 16 Mar 1999
- Added capability for individual fit line display on/off
- Added Barringer Process Reliability calculation
- Added Justified Likelihood Function (JLF) contour capability
- Reset to standard method also resets regression axis
- More tolerant to right mouse click when adding new sets/lines on graph
- Beta < 0.07 triggers limits to plot lines vertically to maintain better
fit
- Large values of Eta put back into engineering notation
- Improved L.A.N. unlocking of DEMO to FULL
- Can now toggle display of <LOG> on x-axis for zoom on/off
3.0K
- Added only line capability to Zoom/Hide add line/set option
- Improved Abernethy risk description in Help file
3.0J - 1999 Feb 14
- Implemented RBA factor and improved c4 calculation
- Output directly to printer fixed at Courier 12
- Three parameter menu correctly shows t0 solution method choice
- Added caution note for distribution analysis w/ < 20 occurrences
- Report output to clipboard can be ASCII output or graphics output
- Added text note capability on plot
3.0H - 1999 Jan 04
- Improved array dimension capability for max. # of
marker lines
- Added C4 computation routine
- Risk analysis distribution entry for usage rate and production rate
3.0G - 1998 Dec 03
- Added precise reading on plot capability in prediction menu
- Added set-/-line-on-plot capability with cursor position indicators in zoom
menu
- Added set-/-line-on-plot point quantity and precise / random type in zoom
menu
- Added enter-point-on-plot capability to zoom menu
- The word FROZEN replaced with the word LOCK in zoom menu
- Reorganized code so that only 2 of 19 files are custom (others are common)
- Improved robustness of interval mle calculation
- Removed the word EQUIVALENT from set comparison results
- Easier output for set comparison results
3.0F - 1998 Nov 13
- Improved multi-variable capability PFEV analysis
- Added Sica-Luko correction in Test Requirement
section for sudden death testing
- Improved arrangement of hardcopy/softcopy menus
3.0E - 1998 Nov 1
- Added graphic Delete/Cut/Copy capability to Zoom menu
- Added plot side symbol display to Zoom menu
- Previous results mini-graphs can now be re-clicked to recall data
- Message box now details options for mini-graph recall
- Extended data grid for hi-res display
- Added sum type for random point interaction
- Improved mixture analysis for normal and lognormal data
- Streamlined likelihood evaluation for normal and lognormal analysis
- Increased precision of risk analysis output
3.0D - 1998 Oct 1
- Extended icon tool bar side-to-side for high resolution
- mixture report p-value display sequence same as set comparison
3.0C - 1998 Sep 14
- Changed Svensk language to Svenska
in Program
- Changed PFEV solution for common slope to weighted geometric mean
- Added mle solution for probit
and Kaplan-Meier
3.0B - 1998 Sep 5
- Compatible with WinSMITH(TM) Visual 3.0B
- Added Espanol language capability
- Added Svensk language capability
3.0A - 1998 Sep 1
- New DEMO to FULL unlock password coding
- Individual limits on decimal significance (in Setup) now for general, life,
and slope
- Set comparison only for sets not hidden (with Zoom)
- Improved large sample accuracy for critical correlation coefficient (ccc)
- Added third parameter to demonstrate/sample simulation
- Ensured that report parameter low and high confidence display follows set
deletion
2.1B - 1998 JUL 8
- Clarified production rate and usage rate variable input for risk analysis
- add significant figure control to B-values and X-values displayed on plot
2.1A - 1998/6/30
- Expanded display of now risk value
- Added set label edit capability to the data grid
- Added warranty length (mos) and warranty length (x-units)
limits to risk section
- Added planned replacement to risk
- Added variable usage rate and variable production rate to risk (seasonal)
- Added password accessibility to convert DEMO to FULL version
- Added mean (occurrence sum) to report and predict sections
2.0Z - 1998/5/30
- Added Windows Printer (HI-RES) hardcopy output option
-Renamed standard bitmap output to Windows Printer (WYSIWYG)
- Added line = minimize/maximize to Zoom menu for plot line thickness
- Improved labeling on HPGL hardcopy output
- Added Additional File Path for improved access to additional FF programs
- Improved risk output accuracy for Kaplan-Meier method
- Added Normal nr confidence method and removed nc
confidence method
- Clarified set comparison output by putting FF p-value first and biased mle second
- Also improved terminology of set comparison output with Equivalent Confidence
2.0Y - 1998/4/21
- Compatible with WinSMITH Visual 2.0Y
2.0X - 1998/4/14
- Added more detailed explanation of batch capability
- removed nuisance message for very large data sets
2.0W - 1998/3/30
- Added limit correction option to warranty data analysis
2.0V - 1998/3/24
- Reinstated okay button for calculator
- Improved HPGL output
- Improved correlation and distribution analysis for data quantity = 2
2.0U - 1998/3/12
- Removed okay button from calculator and hardcopy/softcopy menus
- Improved fault tolerance of font selection
- Revised terminology on plot to r^2-ccc^2 for critical correlation display
- Allow negative values for only line when -=<0 selected for normal
distribution
2.0T - 1998/2/10
- Font Selection and Color Selection added for plot output
- German translation added
- Added improved icon information choices (+ tooltips, +none)
- Significant figures selection added to setup/language/decimal section
- Added three dimensional plot capability for likelihood function
- Test requirements clarified
- Added suspension capability with precise sample selected
- Improved binomial calculator capability
- 3D log likelihood plotting added
2.0S - 1998/1/12
- Enhanced compability with YBath(TM)
- Demo capability
- File list update improved
- Conservative p-value (pff) used on graph for
WinSMITH(TM) mixture
2.0R - 1997/12/02
- Added tabs on active results window for switching between plot and report
- Clarified report and predict options for mixture analysis
- Updated YBath(TM) icon to icon from Bathtub
Software (TM)
- Modified file save format to include WSV parameters
2.0P - 1997/11/21
- Improved maximum lognormal likelihood function convergence
2.0N - 1997/11/17
- Display of r^2 label on plot now not only when Ybath
activated
- Display of n/s clarified to indicate current data instead of latest mixed
mode result
- Ybath correlation changed to r^2
2.0M - 1997/11/10
- Interface for YBath(TM) mixture analysis from
Bathtub Software, Inc.
- The t0 (third parameter) solution for either rr or mle method (rr default)
- BiWeibull enhancement in for mixture analysis
- Access to AVI video files provided
- Both Beta (sig, sigF) and eta (mu, muAL) solutions for PFEV
- Option to lock the start sequence for mc/pv
confidence to get repeatability
- Exponential lock for Weibull (beta = 1)
- Added eta-to-mean into calculator section
2.0L - Prototype for version 2.0M
2.0K - 1997/9/30
- Added risk capability for interval mle
- Added mean-to-eta into calculator section
- Set comparison now displays likelihood values
- French translation file added
2.0J - 1997/8/28
- Decimal operation for FF data files improved
- Monte Carlo Pivotal (pv)
confidence method added
2.0H - 1997/8/2
- Decimal operation improved
- Gamma function convergence improved
- Dauser shift capability added
- Monte Carlo (mc) confidence method added
- Time gage and <ESC> key exit added to probabilistic analysis
- Label placement stabilized
- P-Value correlation added with mc confidence
- Point symbol automatic/big/small added
2.0G - 1997/7/9
- Import capability improved
- Imbedded data sets
2.0F - 1997/7/7
- Import capability expanded:
- warranty data import and analysis (inspect or Kaplan-Meier)
- column data can be X-value, Occurrence Quantity, Suspension Quantity
- column data can be X-value, Occurrence Quantity, Sample Size
- column data can be multiple sets
- import can be either from clipboard or from ASCII file
- improved data display for probit/km when changing
methods
- Parameter As Function Of Engineering Variable
- allows common slope or not
- rank regression or mle solution of common slope
- easy save of XY data and function data
- Batch processing improved
- Language capability improved
- Test/ binomial calculation until sufficient accuracy (esp. 95% cum/conf.)
- Risk/Optimum-Replacement plotting easier
2.0E - 1997/3/31
- Log Likelihood values for predict/precise readings improved
- Distribution analysis uses maximum likelihood (mle)
techniques for mle method
- Report shows maximum log likelihood values
2.0D - 1997/3/26
- Added double precision to PFEV section
2.0C - 1997/3/20
- Reorganization of data grid display especially for probit
and KM
2.0B - 1997/3/15
- Interval maximum likelihood capability expanded and improved
- File list update immediately upon change
- Highlighted command button selected with <ENTER> key
- Optimum replacement steady state failure rate, replacement rate and MTBF
added
- Optimum replacement highlighted in table with red color
- Added start lock feature to preselect equations and method upon startup
- Added confidence limits on mean value in report
- Initialization file common with other software
- (2.0B data grid display needed reorganization --all purchased 2.0B replaced
w/ 2.0C)
2.0A - 1997/2/25
- Language and currency selection added
- Regional decimal symbol recognition added
- Point-by-point interval analysis with mle method
(first easy-access implementation)
1.1R - 1996/12/23
- Text file input more robust
- Clipboard input more robust (notifies user if too big)
1.1P - 1996/12/4
- Added interactive curve label pointer line
- SigF <= 1 not allowed for lognormal only line
input
- Curve label position more stable
1.1N - 1996/11/25
- Moved negative data value definition from setup to method/input
- Added set selection buttons in WeiBayes,
Distribution analysis & Single set confidence
1.1M - 1996/11/15
- Likelihood ratio confidence plot display more robust
- Added 1/Beta power to WeiBayes lower confidence
with failures
- Clarified PFEV
- Added Windows printer & clipboard buttons to first hardcopy/softcopy menu
- Can now automatically annotate curve label for prediction output
1.1L - 1996/11/7
- Import of ASCII file data more robust
- PFEV clarified and more robust
1.1K - 1996/10/25
- Added mean rank, binomial, and Nelsons plot rank methods
- Added safeguards for selecting fit method for probit
data input
- Grid line edit improved for Normal distribution
- Method/Data-input terminology and codes (displayed on plot) clarified
- Added non-integer expected value for Poisson
- Added confidence lock (remembers confidence configuration)
- Improved file input from BW
- Improved import of ASCII file without skipping
- Added parameter as function of engineering variable PFEV (for accelerated
testing)
- Improved robustness of likelihood ratio confidence
- Now shows plot=on/off, report=on/off and table=on/off for clarity
- Changed wording of B-value selection to a specific reference...select
B-values
- Added built-in word wrap for printer object (not done by Windows) to avoid
crash
- Added .HGL to wording for saving FF picture file to assist in file name
selection ßfor more HPGL & HGL details see http://www.barringer1.com/graphconvert.htm
1.1J - 1996/9/25
- Added access to Windows Calculator
- Added factor to test-length terminology in test requirements
- r now not forced to 1.0 while finding best t0 with frequency table
entry for point quantity above 2
(1.1G,1.1H and 1.1I affected,
all purchased copies upgraded)
1.1I - 1996/9/15
- Added more batch capability (probit 3-column text
file input)
- Added risk analysis for probit and Kaplan-Meier
(KM) data
- Changed cut/paste format to make more general
- Changed INTERVAL to GROUPED for probit and KM
1.1H - 1996/9/3
- Added partial distribution (tail-comparison) to strength-load interaction,
etc.
- Reorganized button display for confidence and eliminated OK button in places
- Removed possibility for flicker for fast video or high resolution video
- Removed possibility for same software to appear in Additional (+...)
- Histogram from file entry clarified
- Added more detailed batch capability
1.1G - 1996/8/12
- Added next expected occurrence to Risk
- Graphics to Clipboard sequence time can be changed
- Removed flicker possibility for mouse moves (except dragging)
- Added selection to label/style section to choose grid lines
- Clarified n/s in results for frequency table entry
- Point-quantity-2 adjustment to r so that r always = 1 for quantity 2
1.1F - 1996/8/7
- Report setting of b-values separated from selecting report
- Added Strength-Load Interaction and Life-Usage Interaction to Calculator
1.1E - 1996/7/31
- Retrieval of file after using FF Additional button improved
1.1D - 1996/7/19
- Display accomodates Win95 status bar at bottom of
screen
- Improved input for risk option for easier use of WeiBayes
- Command line now specifies paths for configuration (.INI), and temporary
(.TMP) files
- Added random point comparison for 2 different distributions (convolution,
interference)
- Okay button now activates results for Optimum Replacement and Risk
1.1C
- Can find best t0 now with maximum likelihood method
- Filename display updates immediately after saving file
- Image object used for opening screen (instead of picture object)
- Highlight in grid more stable with size changes
- Only line # 2 can be turned off individually
- Zoom improved below 10% occurrence
- None button added to text input box
- Plot parameter style input improved
1.1B
- Probit and Kaplan-Meier confidence at any level
- Prompt to confirm exit upon <ESC> from main screen
- Now checks whether file save is to existing file
- Title box appears in label edit for keyboard data entry
- Reset data grid evaluation to restore entry past point #2 for 1 set
dimensions
- Chi-squared...degrees of freedom=6...%=90...changed 1.064 to 10.64
- Can now enter negative mu for normal distribution Risk/Optimum-Replacement
- Time gage and <ESC> enabled for all confidence methods
- Better terminology for probit and Kaplan-Meier
selections
- Paste from external spreadsheet ignores commas in number format
- Added double column ASCII output to distribution analysis
- Batch capability expanded
- Recalc for entry of all DOS format data files
- <F> and <1-F> occurrence display linked to zoom frozen entry
- All dialogue boxes now fully translatable
- Cannot inadvertently unload disclaimer screen
- Risk/Optimum-Replacement defaults to set #1 data and set#1 parameters
1.1A
- Binomial confidence capability added back
- Very large quantity of failures and suspensions allowed in WeiBayes shift
- Reporting improved
- hardcopy/firmcopy/softcopy
added for all analyses
- X-value readouts added for plot parameter box (like B-values option)
- Data list to ASCII file can be sequential or in column format
- Added common dialogue box for printer activation and printer selection
- Changed default button on opening screen to exit button
- Added prompt to save unstored active results if any
before exiting
- Added +... button on main screen to access other programs
1.0J - 1996/3/25
- Added Undo function for data grid edit
- Added Nelsons WeiBayes confidence with failures
- Allow larger numbers in frequency table
- Changed Delete to Clear for New...Reset
- Clarified number of sample sets entry
- Risk and Optimum Replacement file output now in order sequence
- Sample to file no longer ordered for non-interval data
- Menu entries highlighted (and shown in message box if message box is big)
- Additional checking of correct integer values for grid properties
1.0I - 1996/3/13
- Pull-down menu structure improved
- Bias terminology for mle clarified
1.0H - 1996/3/12
- Batch access with filename after program .exe name
- Reinstated robust plot calculation
- Automatic plot title for ASCII import
- Pull-down menu structure
- Only line selection of fit line captures method (rr/mle)
1.0G
- Added dimension doubler in Setup for more point
capability
- Added set labels in data grid
- Results from last session (not reset) are retrieved in Data/Get from file
- Extra grid column available by scrolling (if within dimensions) for easier
set addition
- Changed wording from % FF to % with FF in Calculator/set-compare
- Message for Weibull/Lognormal distribution analysis when negative = <0
- Clarified wording in distribution analysis (removed optimum for 3 parameter
solution)
- Added underline in risk/optimum-replacement to clarify grouping of results
1.0F
- Automatic tracking of correlation coefficient for set deletion
- Filenames for results activation changed to prevent duplication
- Added R...reset to previous results menu
1.0E
- Improved t0 find best routine for values close to maximum
- Reduced extra space in hardcopy/softcopy
- Correlation values cleared upon entry of DOS file
- Moved plot output color on/off from hardcopy/softcopy to plot/report/table
1.0D
- Dashed box does not move in menus
1.0C
- Improved mle (Lower Bias) message
- Improved risk interval display table
- Improved interval Demo/Sample
1.0B
- Improved data edit when entry started below first cell
1.0A
- No revision
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