====================================================================== SEAN : Session Analysis 1.1.2.6 Justus Janssen - Row-Ware Eindhoven, april 17, 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Release notes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Version number is visible in the About box. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - version 1.1.2.5 - April 10, 2011 * Fixed an error when saving an empty Training or User file. * Added "error correction" for recording rowing sessions, vastly decreasing spikes and other unwanted results in the Row window. version 1.1.2.4 - March 15, 2011 * Fixed a bug in the Row window. version 1.1.2.3 - March 14, 2011 * Fixed a bug in the Row window. version 1.1.2.2 - March 12, 2011 * Improved STG file format. version 1.1.2.1 - March 6, 2011 * Tablet PC improvements (increasing size of pop-ups in "New Row Window" dialogue). * Tablet PC improvements (widening the buttons on the tool bar). { INI -> 'Options' -> 'TouchScreen=1' } * Defining default sessions could be done by creating a User STG with the name "sean.stg". Default sessions can now be named "default.stg" now too. If both a "sean.stg" and "default.stg" are present in the programme folder, the "sean.stg" settings are used. * When opening multiple files for analysis, colours can automatically be set to unique values, so as to easier distinguish the training sessions in the analysis windows. This option can be set in the "Options" dialogue, on the "Other" page. version 1.1.2.0 - February 5, 2011 * The "Wrong interface protocol" error in the "Connect" dialogue has been improved. * The Boatspeed (mps) value in the Stroke data grid in the Force curves window was incorrect. This has been fixed. version 1.1.1.7 - January 21, 2011 * The occasionally "freezing" of the "Row" window has been fixed. * In the "Calendar" window, the pop-up when clicking on a day with existing Training sessions is extended with a "Delete file" option. * Pulse data in the "Row" window is updated better now. * The "Connected time" in the lower right hand side of the "Row" window is properly formatted. * A "Select column(s)" dialogue is added to all data-grids, available through the right-click pop-up menu. Using this dialogue, one can turn columns on and off. The state and width of each column is automatically saved. * AutoSave will now ask for confirmation when editing existing files. For rowing sessions, it will (as it did) save immediately. * The buttons on the right hand side of the statusbar have been improved. * Average Pulse calculations recorded for Interval sessions could be wrong by a few percent. This has been fixed. * The Pulse calculation in the Splits areas have been improved. * The Splash screen colours/logo have changed. * Some problems related to using more than one computer monitor have been fixed. * A new export "Fitlog export" was added. "Fitlog" is a widely used file format for exercising software, such as SportTracks and rubiTrack. * Accidently changing workout settings could delete workout results. This has been fixed. * The pop-up "Ergometer" is added to the Workout page. version 1.1.1.6 - September 26, 2010 * Windows XP, Vista and 7 look-and-feel. As a result, some dialogue colours have changed. * Windows 95 support has been improved. * The beep in the "Connect" dialogue is restored. version 1.1.1.5 - July 17, 2010 * Small fixes in Connect and Row windows. * With a non- or slow-spinning flywheel, the Heart values are no longer averaged; the raw heart pulse data is shown. version 1.1.1.4 - July 15, 2010 * Fixed a problem where RP3 USB interfaces were not recognised under Windows XP. * Fixed an error when changing workout settings. version 1.1.1.3 - June 20, 2010 * When resting during a training session by letting the flywheel come to a standstill before the session is completed, the programme will update the Heart and Time-related data every two seconds. In previous versions, also the Stroke number was updated, which shouldn't. version 1.1.1.2 - March 14, 2010 * Small improvements on text-based Row window. version 1.1.1.0 - February 21, 2010 * The Pulse (heartbeat) parameter cell is now continuously updated when the flywheel is not spinning. * The Pulse readout has been improved, to circumvent erratic data from the Polar receiver. * Changing the Name or Description from an existing training session could lead to a re-set of training data (since version 1.1.0.8). This has been fixed. * A new programme has been released, called "RPVI : Rowperfect for the Visually Impaired". It targets blind and visually impaired rowers and contains a specifically for this audience designed "Row" window, that is purely text-based and that can be understood by a screenreader utility such as Dolphin "SuperNova". The results for a custom set of parameter cells are read aloud, every 2 to 15 seconds. Also, the "Results" dialogue has been adapted to browse through the results using the [Tab] key. RPVI can only be used to record data; the programme does not contain any analysis window. RPVI can be used entirely with the keyboard only; the use of mouse is not needed. * The new "Row" window for RPVI is available in SEAN too. Click on the statusbar (where the "boat" is traveling across the "course") to switch between the existing graphical and the new text based "Row" windows. version 1.1.0.9 - February 16, 2010 * Screen-scaling is now disabled. This bypassed display settingsin Windows. * A new export type "Full stroke data" was added, which stores all calculated data for each stroke and force curve, as a TAB separated file. Ideal for external analysis (Excel, MatLab, ... ). version 1.1.0.8 - February 4, 2010 * Improved the user interface for the "Training" window. * The "Results" dialogue has 4 "Maxima" values: Power, 500m time, Stroke rate and Drive:Recover ratio. * Added 'Open training' option to the pop-up menu in training session lists, to open the corresponging Training window easily. * Added several new parameters to be calculated for each stroke: TimeElapsed, TimeRemaining, TimeProjected, DistanceElapsed, DistanceRemaining, DistanceProjected, StrokesElapsed, StrokesRemaining, StrokesProjected, BoatSpeed in Km/Hr and Miles/Hr, Average 500m time, Average BoatSpeed in m/s, Km/Hr and Miles/Hr, Average Strokerate. All these parameters can be viewed in the "Row" window and be used for analysis in the "Stroke data" and Force curves" windows. * Splits! The "Results" dialogue as well as the "Training" window now offer the posibility to break down a session into splits, being user defined "intervals" measured in Strokes, Distance or Time. * The "Connect" dialogue now shows the type of interface SEAN is connected to (either CARE/DOS or RPW). * Several small improvements. version 1.1.0.7 - November 21, 2009 * A problem with receiving data from some types of interfaces has been fixed. * The option for working with Plugins has been added. Working with Plugins, users can analyse data from SEAN live in another. application. Detailed information is available on request. version 1.1.0.6 - June 21, 2009 * The command line parameter to force the "Open file" dialogue for a new Row window at startup ("/R:?") was broken; this has been fixed. * The command line parameter to open a Row Layout file ("/L:file.srl") did not recognise the path for Layout files. This has been fixed. Please note: to select a Row Layout file from within the software, using the View -> Layout menu, only shows SRL files located in the folder SEAN is installed in. * Saving a file under a different name ("Save As ..") did not update the Recently Used Filelist in the "File" menu. * Using "AutoSave" could overwrite existing files. For this, an extra option "Increment names" is added to the appropriate page in the "Options" dialogue. This will add a sequence number to a file, when it is about to be AutoSaved overwriting an existing file. The increment is surrounded by curly brackets, e.g. : file.stg, file{1}.stg, file{2}.stg, etc. * The error messages that appeared when an problem occurred during opening or saving files, have been improved. * When using a Default file, creating a new training session and clicking Save, would update the default file, where it should ask for a new filename. This has been fixed. * The connect type "Synchronised" is improved, by adding a extra check for valid interface data, prior to waiting for the server to signal the synchronised connect. * AutoSave was allowed when running in Unlicensed mode, this has been limited. * The "Results" dialogue is extended with Interval data. version 1.1.0.5 - Februari 18, 2009 * Interval data in Training window: the data-grid is now fit to screen width. * "AutoConnect" is now optional through the Options dialogue. * Race window: use course length from active training sessions (heighest value). * Race window: show names (or what is displayed in the Training list) right next to each boat. * Connect dialogue: Connect type. When connecting to an interface, four different types can now be selected. They come into effect only after the OK button has been clicked, and the Connect dialogue has disappeared: - "Direct" -> immediately connect to the interface; this is the default. - "Warm up" -> connect to the interface and NOT save any data, doing an unlimited session (count-up on distance) but still use the correct name, weight, boat etc. of the User file. When clicking the Connect button again, which is now labeled "Start", the real training session starts and data WILL be saved. - "countdown" -> count down 5 seconds and then connect to the interface, allowing for last minute things like sitting straight at the catch and concentrating on the start. - "synchronise" -> wait for a signal from the SEAN server and then connect to the interface. This signal is to be generated by a copy of SEAN running on a server computer, by choosing the (new) option "Synchronised connect" from the View menu. This requires a location/folder to be set on the "Connect" page of the "Options" dialogue. Note : this feature is only available for a license with the module "Networked" set. The default Connect type can be set in the Options dialogue on the "Connect" page. version 1.1.0.4 - Februari 14, 2009 * The default UserFile for a training session can now be set. This is done by placing a file named SEAN.STG in the same folder SEAN is running from. The default values in this file (e.g. Name, Weight, ..) are used automatically for New row windows and new Training sessions. * The Connect dialogue will be skipped (not shown) when pressing the Connect button in the Row dialogue, and a valid COMport was selected in a previous session. To see the dialogue anyway, hold down the ShiftKey when clicking the Connect button. This feature is named "AutoConnect". * When trying to connect to an unknown COMport, the source will be set to DEMO automatically. * Save Strokedata as Text : Values are now rounded, eliminating the chance for unreadable output (e.g. 3.1415E+2). {GUF} * CSV/TAB reading has improved. version 1.1.0.3 - Februari 10, 2009 * Fixed a problem in the "Row" window, where the "Connect" button did not receive focus when using custom colours. * Interval data is extended with : Number of strokes, Average stroke length, Average 500m time, Average energy per stroke, Energy total, Average work per pulse, Average distance per stroke, Average peak force, Average peak force position, Average relative peak force position, Average drive time, Average recover time, Average stroke time, Average drive-recover ratio and Average K value. * When "AutoSave" is enabled in the "Options" dialogue, an extra option "AutoClose" can be set that will make SEAN quit or even shutdown the computer when a training session is done. This ONLY applies to sessions based on user files of type STG (not the ones based on INI files). * Using "AutoSave", now you can set more than one path to save the data to. Separate paths with a semi-colon (;), eg: S:\Data\{date}_{time}.stg;C:\Backup\{date}_{time}.stg When any of the paths is valid, saving (and optionally, closing) continues. When all are invalid, the training session is NOT closed; users then have to save the data manually. * Extended interval data is visible in the Training session and in the "Intervals" analyse window. * Interval data is extended with average force curves. These force are visible in the "ForceCurves" window, where now can be choosen to see either the curve for a specific stroke, the average of the entire session or the average for a specific interval (if interval data has been recorded). * Pulse data in Intervals was incorrect. * A new tool "GUF : Generate User File" is now available. GUF generates user files for SEAN : Session Analysis, Rpw : Rowperfect for Windows and related software. It reads defaults from a STG file that can be overruled with data read from an default User File (STG), Configuration File (INI), command line parameters or Comma Separated Values file (CSV) - in that order. GUF can generate one or more files in one run, ideal for creating User Files for entire crews in seconds. Also, it can be used to view settings from an existing User File and store its contents as a text file. GUF is available for free, without any express or implied warranty. version 1.1.0.2 - december 14, 2008 * Added a Welcome screen. version 1.1.0.1 - december 9, 2008 * Improved Video window. version 1.1.0.0 - december 4, 2008 * Windows XP and Vista theme support. version 1.0.4.3 - September 29, 2008 * Fixed error in TXT export of Force curves. version 1.0.4.1 - August 29, 2007 * The splash screen will show an "About" button, when the software or a license key has expired. * Improved heart rate read-out. * Time and heart rate are now continuously updated when the flywheel is not spinning, approximately once every two seconds. Note: this is done ONLY when connected to the interface. That is, when a training session is in progress; NOT when a session has been finished or canceled. * Parameter cells in the Row window are now displaying the start value for a count down session (e.g. distance), right from the beginning; NOT only after the first stroke has been made. Version 1.0.4.0 - January 9, 2007 * Support for reading MkIV files has been added. Now, MKS (Session), MKR (Strokes) and MKI (User settings) files can be read. These files are generated by MkIV monitors with software version 0.32 and later. Version 1.0.3.1 - November 5, 2006 * Right-clicking on the charts in the Row window was not possible when they had been set to "Empty" and the programme was re-started. This has been fixed. * Running the programme on older hardware, with limited processor and/or memory capacity, could result in badly updated charts in the Row window, especially with long sessions (20 mins and more). To address this, users can switch off the data chart on the right by right-clicking it, and selecting "Empty". Alternatively, one can setup the programme to just show the last x strokes, in stead of the whole training session. To do so, add a line "DataRange=x" in the INI file in the [Row] section, where X denotes the number of strokes to plot. The minimum is 5, meaning "always show at most the last 5 strokes". Version 1.0.3.0 - July 30, 2006 * Some small fixes in the Manual have been made. * Right-clicking on the training sessions list in any of the analysis windows will show a pop-up menu to (de-)activate the selected session and to set the chart properties. The same parameters can be set by either (un-)ticking the check box, or double clicking the line. Version 1.0.2.1 - May 14, 2006 * The Manual is added to the "Help" menu. * In rare situations, an error could occur on exiting the programme. Version 1.0.2.0 - May 13, 2006 * The "Gender" option has been removed from the "New row window" dialogue. * Switching from/to full screen mode could result in hiding the current windows. This is now prevented. * Numerous spelling errors in the documentation as well as the software have been fixed. Version 1.0.1.3 - March 31, 2006 * For interval training sessions, the Row window now has an indication whether you're in the "Work" or "Rest" period. During the Work period, the box where the Stroke/Recover indicators are located (displaying an "S" and "R" alternating) is coloured green, during the Rest period it is coloured red. * The time format in Training window is set to hh:mm:ss. This used to be just seconds, forcing users to calculate back and forth from seconds to minutes and vice versa. * In the Force curve window, browsing through the curves of a series of training sessions can now be done by holding down the [Shift] key and clicking the VCR buttons or using the scrollbar. Clicking the "next" button, for example, will show the next curve in the selected training session, doing the same with the [Shift] key down, will show the next curve for all training sessions, regardless of their current stroke. Version 1.0.1.2 - March 17, 2006 * Connecting to the interface when the flywheel was spinning down could lead to just one force curve, as the program couldn't detect the next recover phase. This has been improved. * The Find item has been removed from the Tool bar. It is still accessible through the Edit menu. Version 1.0.1.0 - February 26, 2006 * The results dialogue is improved. Now, it also shows the Number of strokes, Average 500m time and Average stroke rate. * The same extra results are added to the Workout tab page in the Training window. * When a training session was re-set (by connecting to the interface again, or by changing values in the Training window), the charts and parameter cells in the corresponding Row window weren't re-set also, neither was the boat on the track at the bottom of the window. This has been fixed. * "Power per pulse" has been renamed to "Work per pulse". * The way the value for the Moment of Inertia of the flywheel is set has been changed. Now, SEAN follows the same guidelines as calibrating the MKIV monitor: Add a line "Inertia=XXXX" in the SEAN.INI file in the [Row] section, where the X-es correspond to the 3rd through 6th digit behind the decimal point of the moment of inertia of the flywheel of the Rowperfect unit concerned. (E.g. for a moment of inertia of the flywheel of 0.108867, the line should read "Inertia=8867", but then without the quotes). * The Connect dialogue has been simplified. Now, there is just one drop-down list with all possible data sources, in stead of separate drop-down lists for Device and Com port. * The drop-down lists of "types" on the Chart axes tab in the Options dialogue have been improved. * A new axes scaling type "Range" for Stroke data charts is added. It will adjust minimum and maximum of the chart axis in such a way that the range covered by the chart does not change, only the offset to zero. The re-arranging is done to show the average of the data for the last 10 strokes as close as possible to the centre of the chart. * The "Double" scaling type has been improved. It used to double the entire scale, now it adds the range (Maximum - Minimum) as needed to the Maximum value. * The Save desktop item has been removed from the Tool bar. It is still accessible through the File menu. Version 1.0.0.3 - February 1, 2006 * The value for the Moment of Inertia of the flywheel can now be set in the software, by adding a line "Inertia=XXXX" in the SEAN.INI file in the [Row] section. Please note: only enter the decimal digits, e.g. "Inertia=1082" for a flywheel with a MoI of 0.1082 . * Reading SES files recorded on a MKIV monitor could result in an error message. This has been fixed. * Writing SES files could result in an error message for training sessions without intervals. This has been fixed. * Changing the name, title etc. on the first tab page of a training window, was allowed for sessions that have just been recorded (without being saved). This has been prevented. Version 1.0.0.2 - December 26, 2005 * The base path used in the Calendar window can now be set in the Options dialogue. Version 1.0.0.1 - November 20, 2005 * Major improvement in stability when recording a training session in the Row window. * As a result of this, the flywheel does NOT have to be at a standstill anymore when connecting SEAN to the Rowperfect PC interface. * Row window layout files can now be opened using command line parameters. Use the "/L:layout.srl" option. * Opening a Row window layout file with values on the right hand side of the window could result in an error. This has been fixed. * The Open user file and Browse options in the command line parameters now can handle so called relative paths, e.g. using "/B:Data" will open the Browse window with the Data folder located as a sub folder of the one SEAN is installed in. ========================== www.Row-Ware.com ==========================