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PAXcam
Features
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PAXcam1+
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NEW PAXcam model features a 1.4mp CCD sensor with low light capability! Extremely low noise in an uncooled, affordable camera. |
PAXcam5+
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NEW PAXcam model features a 5mp CCD sensor for high resolution color imaging.
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Camera Display Option
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Automatically Minimize or Close the PAXcam interface upon image capture, for easier review of the captured image in the PAX-it workspace. |
Background Subtraction on Capture
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When performing a background subtraction, the subtraction can be set to occur at the time of image capture. This allows faster frame rates than continually processing the live preview, while saving the step of manually performing background subtraction on captured images.
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Live Measurement Adjustment
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In Live Measurement mode, the “calibration not valid” message does not appear unless the user clicks the "MEAS" tab. |
Image Display Option
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New ‘No Tile’ option for image capture and display. Allows for images to maintain their arrangement in the PAX-it workspace, without rearranging when a new image is added. |
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PAX-it Features |
Expanded Tooltips
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New Tooltips for all toolbar buttons have multiple lines of text, for quick onscreen help and clearer tips
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Adjustments to Settings
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- PDF and all MS-Office files are now included in File Types listing
- Videotext "Settings" now hides the non-relevant tabs for a cleaner look
- When choosing from the dropdown for “Process images”, the “Settings" displays the last-used routine
- Standard cursor state is returned right after the videotext 'Group' function
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Maintain Annotations on Combined Images
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'Add annotations' option is now available in the “Paste images together” function. Annotations will be automatically burned in on the final combined image. |
Expansion of QuickSave Functions
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- New option to “Open folder on Quicksave”. When an image is quicksaved, the Quicksave folder will automatically open for viewing
- Users are not required to save every new Quicksave definition.
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Import/Export
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- When exporting images from the PAX-it workspace, a new option allows all open images to be exported at once
- When importing images, a “Select all” option is now available
- When browsing in Windows Explorer, an image (or other file supported by PAX-it) may be right-clicked for a “Send to PAX-it” option.
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Measurement Features |
Measure in pixels
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Measurements may be taken even without calibrating. Values are reported in “Pixels” if no calibration is present. |
End caps on lines
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- Line measurements can have “End Caps” of different styles
- End caps may be sized
- End caps may be saved as part of a stored “Titled Line” to be used singly, or in a stored Line Sequence routine
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Micron Bar Edits
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- The Micron Bar may now be configured without end caps
- The Micron Bar is now more easily edited for foreground or background color
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Update Measurement Units on Image
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When changing the units in the Measurement Totals table, users may also change units on already placed tags associated with measurement lines on the image.
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PAXcam
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Improvement to Zoom Functions
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- Use your mouse wheel to zoom up or down when in 'non-edit' mode.
- Zoom levels are available via dropdown on menu.
- Current zoom level displays in the image title and in the status bar.
- Option is now available to center the image where the zoom tool is clicked.
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Auto-Scroll Function
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Auto-scroll function will move the image for you when applying annotation near the edge of a zoomed-up image. No need to zoom out an image in order to fill large areas with an overlay.
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Improvement to Search Capabilities
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- Option to “Search All Fields” has been added to the main database search. The item that is searched for will yield a match if it is contained within any of your database fields.
- An auto wild card function is added to the NavBar Quick Search. If the search term is not a direct match, then similar items will be displayed as potential matches.
- New “Search by Folder Number” is also available in the NavBar, to quickly jump to a folder by its number.
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Improvement to Right-Click Menus
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- Added “Copy”, “Move” and “Delete” menu items to the right-click menu that is available after selecting an image icon(s) within a folder.
- Additional context –sensitive (right-click) menu items for images open in the PAX-it workspace.
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Expansion of QuickSave Functions
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- New "Save to Current Folder" function will QuickSave your images to the currently opened folder. Allows an easy workflow for managing quickly-changing projects.
- New Quicksave setting to "Save by today's date" will automatically start a new folder for images each day.
- Database field entries may be overlaid on images as they are QuickSaved. This is an easy way to have changing data, such as Magnification or Sample Name, stamped on images automatically when they are captured.
- A new option to "Show Notepad on Quicksave" will pop up the PAX-it Notepad for editing whenever a new image is acquired and QuickSaved.
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Improvements to Videotext Editing
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- The mouse pointer defaults to being able to move videotext annotations, without the need to select the “Move Item” toolbar item.
- Overlays stored as Videotext Templates are now available in a dropdown list next to the 'Apply Template' button. No need to browse for the correct template!
- "Paste Videotext" will now position the pasted item where the mouse was clicked, rather than defaulting to the upper left corner of image.
- Better handling of coordinates when clicking on videotext 'handles' for adjustment.
- When annotations are placed on images, they will now show on the image thumbnail that displays within the folder.
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Improvements to Outlook Email Link
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- New email setting allows annotations to be burned in on the images that are attached to email.
- Database field entries may now be used as the filename for images attached to emails. Attach images with a Project # or other database field entry text as the filename, rather than “PAXIT001”.
- Image files that are received as attachments to email may simply dragged-and-dropped into PAX-it folders, as a timesaver. No need to ‘Save as File’ and then import into PAX-it!
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Titling Cabinet Drawers and Folders
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‘Title Drawer’ and ‘Title Folder’ options are available directly from the drawer/folder pages.
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Improvements to workspace
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- ‘Fit to View’ button will zoom images to their largest size that will fit within the workspace area, up to 1:1.
- Toggle functions implemented for the toolbar buttons that display the ID tag, Notepad, and Measurement Totals windows. Click once to display the item, click again to turn off the display.
- A new Preference exists, to skip ‘non-image’ files (reports, documents) when displaying folder items in the workspace.
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Improvements to User Permissions
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- As an option, the last-used "User ID" can be remembered and automatically displayed when re-entering the software.
- "Select All" option is available when checking the list of permissions to activate for a user.
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Measurement Features
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Auto-Scroll Functions
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- Auto-scroll function will move the image when the calibration markers near the displayed edge of a zoomed-up image. Allows for more precise placement of the calibration tools.
- Auto-scroll function will move the image when applying measurement items (lines, arcs, etc.) near the displayed edge of a zoomed-up image. Allows for more precise placement of a measurement starting or ending point.
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Calibration Wizard Improvements
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- Auto-Scroll function in calibration wizard (noted above).
- If there is an entry in the Magnification database field, the Calibration wizard will now default to it, to minimize mistakes.
- If there is no entry in the Magnification database field, the Calibration wizard automatically updates the calibrated magnification entry to it, to avoid mistakes.
- If no entry is present in the calibration database field, the user will be prompted to enter it from their dropdown list of entries, before making a measurement.
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Line Sequence Improvements
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- Stored line names may be used in a line sequence, for more flexibility.
- Line Sequences are now accessible by a new toolbar button, to segregate them from named lines.
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‘No Tag’ Option for Line Measurements
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New option allows a Measurement Line to be displayed without its name or its length tag. This is useful if labels need to be removed for reporting purposes.
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Line Measurement Attributes May Be Stored
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Measurement Line names may now be stored with other attributes, including the type of display tag, location of tag, colors, fonts, and units. Different types of measurement lines may be designated to display with different colors and/or fonts, for example.
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Names for Other Measurements May Be Stored
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Names for Angles, Circles, Arcs, and Areas may now be stored in dropdown lists, and recalled with a click. Each named item may have its unique colors stored as well.
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Toolbar for Measurement Totals Window
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The menu items available in the Measurement Totals Window have been put onto a toolbar, for easier selection. No more dropping down menus to select the desired function.
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Measurement Display Improvements
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- Select specific data to display for different measurement types. For example, users may now choose to only display the Inside Angle of Angle measurements. Removes excess detail from the Measurement Totals window, for a more focused display.
- Angle and Segmented Line measurements update live in the Measurement Totals window. You may view the measurements as the items are being drawn.
- Angle measurements display live on the image, as the Angle is being drawn.
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PAXcam
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Camera Only “Touch” Toolbar
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The PAXcam stand-alone application (without PAX-it software) can now take advantage of the simple PAXcam Touch Toolbar interface, for a more streamlined user experience.
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PAX-it Features |
NavBar Search in All Fields
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A new search function for “All Fields” is added to the Navigational Toolbar. It is easy to search for a match in any of your database fields, without a complex search using multiple “<OR>” statements.
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‘Delete Videotext’ Enhancement
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A new button to Delete Videotext is available while working with folder icons. This allows multiple icons to be selected as a batch, so that all annotations and measurements can be stripped from the images at once.
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Slide Show Revision
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 Selecting an icon in the folder designates it as the starting point for the PAX-it slide show.
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Measurement Features |
Popup Prompt Option for Line Names
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Line names may be added at the time the measurement is drawn, through a simple ‘pop-up’ box. Saves time when new names need to be added and stored! |
Grainsize Wizard New Format
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The Grainsize Wizard has been reformatted to mimic the standard PAX-it analysis wizard, for consistency. |
Save and Recall Grainsize
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The new Grainsize Wizard allows settings for grainsize analysis to be saved. New images may be sent through the entire analysis with the click of a button.
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New Grainsize Data Calculations
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Grainsizing results will report standard E1382 estimates of Mean Area, Number of Particles per sq mm, and Length.
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Batch Processing of Image Analysis Routines
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Multiple icons may be selected in a folder and the images sent through one stored analysis setting, to greatly speed up analyses. Works for Detect Areas, Grainsizing, Layer Thickness, and more!
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New Optical Profile Analysis Tool
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New tool produces peak to peak measurements across a region of interest, for analyzing growth rings, stacks of objects, layers, and more.
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New Intensity Data Available for Detected Objects |
The inverse of raw and average intensity numbers may now be reported, to accommodate analyses with either light or dark backgrounds.
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New RGB Data Available for Detected Objects
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Detect areas can now report the average RGB values for each detected object. Great for those applications where a numeric color value is desired as part of the data collection.
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Critical Dimension module features |
Multiple Objects Within a Single Pass |
Distances between multiple objects may be detected in one pass, using a new peak-to-peak setting.
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Reported Graphs Are Dynamic
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Critical Dimension graphs may be adjusted within the Measurement Totals dialog. Intercepts and Target Line may be adjusted for a new display of data.
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Multi-Sampling within a Region of Interest
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Automatically divide a region of interest into multiple sub-samples in order to acquire more than one measurement in a single pass. Allows a quick method for multiple measurements without the need for setting up multiple passes.
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PAXcam
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Capture PAXcam Parameters
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A Preference may now be set to record the many PAXcam settings that are in place when an image is captured; helpful when comparing images or for troubleshooting.
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Additional 64-bit OS Support
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The install process for PAXcam drivers has been improved to streamline the install process on 64-bit machines.
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CONNECT Module Features |
“Hide” Option for Controls
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When using CONNECT high-resolution, realtime video streaming of the PAXcam preview via LAN or the Internet, CONNECT controls on the Sender and on the Player sides are now able to be hidden, freeing up more display space for the live preview or the streamed view.
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Improved Player Interface
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CONNECT Player now has simplified addressing for connecting to the Sender, including the use of computer names instead of IP addresses. Perfect for telepathology or remote consultation applications.
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Saved Settings may be applied
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The limitation for applying stored PAXcam settings has been lifted for CONNECT users. Users may switch among stored preset PAXcam settings for exposure, contrast, and white balance.
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CONNECT Streaming for PAX-it Workspace |
PAXcam CONNECT now includes PAX-it CONNECT, allowing the entire PAX-it workspace to be streamed on a network. An easy way to discuss captured images with remote colleagues!
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PAX-it Features |
Image Adjustment Enhancements
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White balance adjustments may be made on captured images, and an Auto Contrast function has been added to quickly enhance images
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Improved ‘Quick Search’ Capabilities
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Searching via the NavBar has been extended to include Drawer titles and Folder titles. Multiple matches may be brought up and scrolled through. |
Canon Capture
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A new capability allows Canon G series point-and-shoot camera users to capture directly into PAX-it QuickSave routines |
Flexible Title Field
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Any database field entry may now be assigned as the displayed “title” in the icon page
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Edit Icon Title Within The Folder
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While viewing image icons within a folder, the displayed title may be edited without opening the ID tag.
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Mass Print From Icon Page
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Users may print images, Excel, Word and PowerPoint documents directly from the icon page, using standard PAX-it Print Layout settings.
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Database Field Reordering
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PAX-it database field order can be adjusted by moving fields up or down in the list, allowing insertion of new fields into an existing database layout
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Contrast by Graph |
Image contrast may be adjusted via a graphical interface for more flexibility
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Improved Motorized Stage Module Stitching Sequence
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When stitching images from a motorized stage, the stitch or tile may begin from any corner of the image, for more flexibility
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Improved Motorized Stage Module Stitching |
Images that have no detail in the overlap regions may now be allowed in a stitch or tile operation
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Improved Blending for Stitched Images
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Images that have significant lighting gradients are blended more efficiently to yield a more pleasing final image
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Measurement Features |
Live Measurement Line Titles |
The size of the line titles on PAXcam live measurements is now adjustable, for more flexibility in displaying the data
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Line Graph With More Flexible Target Values
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The target range shown on the line graph may be represented by any values, rather than by a single Plus/Minus value.
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Graphed Values Outside Range Are Bolded |
When graphed values fall outside the range of target values, the numbers are highlighted with bold text on the graph.
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NEW Critical Dimension Software (CD) Module |
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New module available for semiconductor and related markets, where the critical dimension of traces is required. Includes ability to measure critical dimensions of traces based on precise placement of slope intercepts on line profile graphs, and the ability to choose between inner and outer slope profiles.
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PAXcam
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"AutoCorrect" Button
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New button in the PAXcam interface is a “one-click” operation to establish the correct settings for exposure, color, and contrast. Easy!
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Improved PAXcam Mini-Toolbar
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PAXcam mini-toolbar now includes contrast adjustment and ‘auto-correct’ buttons, and has larger buttons for ease-of-use.
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PAXcam "Touch" interface
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PAXcam mini-toolbar is designed to work with touch-screens, for mouse-free operation.
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Fast Capture Option
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PAXcam can be set to capture in a faster mode. Perfect when video rates are too fast to use as intervals, but standard time lapse rates are too slow.
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PAX-it
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Brightness/Contrast on Entire Image
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Adjustment of brightness/contrast on images can now be accomplished on the whole image view, with zoom and pan capability.
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Improved ‘Quick Search’ Capabilities
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The PAX-it NavBar feature for Quick Searching has been enhanced:
- Any database field may be used for the quick search operation
- Wildcard characters (*, ?) may be used in the search
- Multiple folders will open if they match the search criteria
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Brightness, Contrast, Gamma Adjustments per channel
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Adjustment of brightness, contrast and gamma can be made on single or multiple color channels, allowing easy viewing of separate color information in the image.
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Folder Ownership As A Security Option
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A Preference allows each user to “own” his or her folders, so that only they are allowed to open the contents. This is a quick and easy method for securing sensitive information, without requiring passwords for entry.
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Manual Stitching |
As an aid to those images that cannot be stitched automatically, a new manual stitch interface is available for user adjustment. Manual stitching is also an option after an auto-stitch, in case adjustments need to be made.
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Send PAX-it Image Directly Into Word Document Or PowerPoint Presentation
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PAX-it images may be selected and sent directly into an open Word document or PowerPoint presentation. User may send either the original image or an annotated version. Very powerful report/presentation editing tool! |
Extend Word Templates' Numbers Of Images
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Word templates that are designed to import a specific number of images will add pages automatically if that number is exceeded. Allows easier construction of large reports.
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Merge Reports Together
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Separate individual Word documents (reports) may be merged into a new, larger document with this simple PAX-it function.
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Merge Report Templates Into "Master Templates"
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Large, multi-faceted reports may be templated in Word by construction of a "Master Template", using many PAX-it Word report templates. Allows multiple layouts to be combined into one report. Full flexibility for saving drafts, adjustment of report contents, and editing are all supported.
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Measurement Features |
New Graphing Interface For Measurement Lines
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Users may graph out the results of line measurements right within the PAX-it Measurement Totals window. Multiple line names and multiple image summaries are supported.
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‘Throat Depth’ Measurement |
Special "throat depth" measurement item is available for weld analysis, simplifying QC operations.
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New Circle Measurement By User-Drawn Radius |
New type of Circle measurement has been implemented to allow a radius drawn from the center point to determine the dimensions of the circle.
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Edge Detect Routine For Circles And Rectangles
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Edge detect routine is implemented for quick detection of individual objects in an image. One click will find the edges of an object, and the data is displayed in the Measurement Totals window. Now includes options for fitting circle or rectangle outlines to the detected objects to find center points, virtual outlines, etc.
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PAXcamCONNECT Telemicroscopy Module Features |
Improved Compression |
CONNECT users may choose from two powerful compression algorithms to optimize their streaming capability while minimizing lag
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Improved Connection Process
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When streaming PAXcam’s preview to a previous client over the LAN or Internet, the Player remembers whether the prior connection was made via LAN or TCP settings, to streamline the connection process.
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Annotation Settings Remembered |
When restarting the Player, the user is presented with the annotation settings which were in place when the last session ended.
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One-Click ROI
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Users may click once in the Player interface to outline an object with a preset region of interest (ROI). Click and drag adjustment of ROI size is also supported.
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Simplified User Interface
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The CONNECT interface has been streamlined, to simplify the choices to be made by the Sender.
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PAXcam
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PAXcam Video Recorder
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Record AVI video clips directly from the PAXcam interface, bypassing the Windows Movie Maker adjustments. Clips may be recorded at high speed for short bursts, or indefinitely at less intense speeds, and at higher resolution than previously available.
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Grid Overlays
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Grid overlays in the live PAXcam preview may now be captured to the image in an editable videotext format. Requires Live Measurement module. |
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PAX-it
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Windows 7 Compatibility
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PAX-it version 7.2 is completely Windows 7 compatible, including the PAXcam drivers.
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Large Image Display
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Large image display is improved, with larger pan window for easier navigation. Annotation and measurement functions are supported.
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Back To Last Image
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A new button on the main toolbar returns user to the last opened image. A shortcut that eliminates browsing if an image needs to be reopened, even after PAX-it is restarted.
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Buttons To Tile Image Views
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On the PAX-it main menu, new buttons allow images in the PAX-it workspace to be tiled vertically or horizontally with a click of a button. |
Fit To Image Button |
A new button expands the currently opened images to the largest size supported by the available workspace. This is a great tool for readjusting views after images or windows have been closed.
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Copy Database Function
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Allows an entire PAX-it collection to be copied and restored to another drive. Perfect for a upgrading a new computer, or to use as a backup function. |
PAX-it AVI Player
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PAX-it displays your AVI video clips in a new interface. Multiple playback speeds are supported. The interface also includes the ability to extract still bitmap images from the AVI stream, singly or all at once
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Measurement Features |
New Graphing Interface
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Detect Areas totals window shows users graphs of area, perimeter, roundness and other data distributions. Users may select the binning for best graphical display. Multiple passes per image are supported, and multiple image data may be displayed in the Graph interface as well. Graphs may be embedded in Excel spreadsheets through the PAX-it Quick Reports link. Requires Image Analysis module.
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Duplicate Measurements |
Duplicate a line and Duplicate a Circle functions allows a measurement to be reproduced at a user-defined distance from the original position.
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Extend A Circle |
Extend a circle function allows users to create a new circle on their image, using the same center point but at a different diameter from the original.
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Edge Detect Routine
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New edge detect routine is implemented for quick detection of individual objects in an image. One click will find the edges of an object, and the data is displayed in the Measurement Totals window. Routines using specific filters may be saved and reapplied to speed the process even further.
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Measurement Grid Overlay Improvements
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Measurement grid overlay is now a standard videotext object that is saved and recalled with the image. It may be edited for color and grid specifications, and may be used as a template, exported on the image, printed in reports, or displayed in presentations.
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Filter Detected Objects By Focus |
Allows objects that are not in focus to be filtered from the counts. Users may set the level of sharpness required to meet the ‘in focus’ condition. Requires Image Analysis module.
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3-Point Circle Tool
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New option allows the regression of circles to be accomplished with a minimum of 3 clicks along the perimeter. The 6-click minimum is maintained as an option.
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PAX-it
Version V7.1 Features
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PAXcam
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New PAXcam CONNECT Live Streaming Module
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The new PAXcam CONNECT, a multicast streaming module (one server / multiple clients model), is here! This module allows the live preview from the PAXcam to be streamed to another client or multiple clients on the network (LAN or internet) so that live consultations may be given in real time through the microscope. This important technology is a must for clean rooms, telepathology, remote quality control work, and many other applications where others need to see your views remotely. PAXcam CONNECT can be retrofitted to any existing PAXcam USB2 camera system or new purchase.
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PAXcam Mini-Interface Toolbar
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All PAXcam USB2 cameras have an optional floating toolbar available that simplifies the interface to include only the most basic daily functions, while hiding the more extensive interface panel. Using a PAXcam has never been easier! |
Continuous WB and “Set” exposure are remembered
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The PAXcam now remembers two important auto-adjustment routines when the camera is closed: Continual White Balance, and ‘Set’ exposure. If the camera is closed with these functions operating, they will still be set when the camera is reopened. In addition, they may be used as standard “Stored Settings” in the PAXcam interface, so that an ‘Auto’ mode may be stored and selected at any time for exposure, white balance, or both.
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New PAXcam ARC+ High Resolution Camera
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The newest model of PAXcam is here! The ARC+ uses the same high-quality CCD sensor as the 2+ model, but incorporates pixel-shifting technology to yield adjustable resolutions up to 32 megapixels, for stunning detail.
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Email & Print Added to PAXcam ‘Capture’ Options
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The PAXcam “Capture” routine may now be set to capture directly to your printer, or to an outgoing Outlook email. The expansive list of ‘Capture’ options is a one-click solution for databasing, emailing, capturing to an FTP site, printing, and more—directly from the camera! |
High Dynamic Range Image Processing Function
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A new "High Dynamic Range" (HDR) routine is available in the PAXcam interface (and also for previously captured images). A single click will capture a series of images at varying exposures (images not saved to hard drive), blend them together, and produce one final HDR image with expanded detail in light and dark areas. Amazing feature for samples with reflective surfaces or other applications that require a wide range of exposures.
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PAX-it
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Chat Window for Tech Support
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PAX-it and PAXcam customers may now interface with Tech Support via online Live Chat sessions through our websites (www.paxit.com and www.paxcam.com). This convenient method for support is preferred by many to minimize phone time and allow for multi-tasking.
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High Dynamic Range Image Processing Function
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A new "High Dynamic Range" (HDR) image-processing routine is available for previously captured images. Images that are taken at varying exposures are blended so that a final HDR image is produced with expanded detail in light and dark areas.
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Specific Field Data Overlayed on Image
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Navigation to recently visited folders is made easier by accessing this dropdown list. |
‘Blend Images’ Function has Expanded Features
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The PAX-it ‘blend images’ function now allows one image to be moved on top of the other. The expanded user interface also allows adjustment of transparency on the second image, by a number of methods. |
Search Results has Extended Functionality |
The new Search Results window has been expanded in functionality to allow folder-level functions. Use the new Search Results toolbar to Copy, Create Reports, Email images and much more—without the need to visit the image folders.
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Search Results Can Be Culled
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Search Results may be marked for hiding, and then hidden with a click on the toolbar. Allows general search results to be culled to yield the specific items of interest. |
Auto-Backups Provided for Users |
PAX-it will automatically back up important configuration files on a daily basis, as a service to help restore data in case of an event which causes data corruption.
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Reminder to Upgrade, and New Auto-update |
PAX-it now automatically checks the installed version number against the current PAX-it release version and reminds users that an upgrade is available, allowing in-warranty users to remain current more easily. Auto updates are only available if the workstation is connected to the Internet.
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Database Backup for Copy/Move to Another Drive |
A routine is implemented to backup an entire PAX-it collection to another location. This function copies all images, annotations, notes, db information, measurements—in short, the entire collection—to another location for backup.
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64-bit Windows Platforms Supported
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PAX-it and all PAXcam models may be installed and run on 64-bit Windows platforms.
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Measurement Features |
“Add to” Excel Report, for Appending New Data |
New Excel reporting feature allows for templates to receive PAX-it data, and then be used again for additional data. An ongoing project may append new data to an existing report over long periods of time. Useful for trend analysis and other applications.
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PAX-it
Version V7.0 Features
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PAX-it
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New docking page of icons for viewing folder contents
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Icons are viewable in a dockable window that can be resized to show the entire folder contents in one view.
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Multiple folders may be opened at one time
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More than one folder may now be opened at one time, even from different collections. |
Multiple folders may be tabbed in one window, or viewed in separate windows |
When more than one folder is opened, the views of folder contents may be side by side, or may be tabbed in one window for a more compact view. |
Drag and drop of icons is supported
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Drag and drop operations are supported for icons, to open them into the workspace, to move them into other folders, or to rearrange them within a folder. |
Enhanced icon selection with shift-click
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Standard Windows ‘shift-click’ functionality may be used in folders to select multiple icons. |
Icons may be viewed with data
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When a folder is opened, the values in database fields may be viewed along with the icons in a table. |
Icons may be resized within the data view
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Simply adjust the cell width and height to make image icons small (to see more data), or large (to see more of the icon detail). |
Icons may be sorted by any data field
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The tabular display of the icons allows the results to be sorted by any columns values. For example, sort alphabetically by Image Title, or by Project Number. |
Folder view may be pinned to give more workspace
|
 ‘Pinning’ function removes the icon view from the workspace, yet keeps it easily accessible as a named tab.
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‘Back to last folder’ dropdown list
|
Navigation to recently visited folders is made easier by accessing this dropdown list. |
Search results include icons in table |
The tabular view of the database Search Results now includes resizable icons in each row, so that the image may be used as an aid in sorting through the results. |
Search results may be sorted by any column |
The tabular display of the Search Results allows the results to be sorted on any columns values. For example, sort alphabetically by Image Title, or by Case Number. |
Search results may be given 3 tags for selection
|
Icons may be tagged with 3 criteria (for example ‘Yes’, ‘No’, and ‘Maybe’) as an aid in sorting Search Results. |
Dropdown selections for special functions on the page of icons toolbar |
Settings are changeable from within the page of icons without closing the window, for more convenient workflow. |
Icons may be sorted by any data field |
The tabular display of the icons allows the results to be sorted by any columns values. For example, sort alphabetically by Image Title, or by Project Number. |
Quick-click toolbar functions now remember last settings. |
For example, “Process Images” button will initiate the last used process with one click, using the stored settings from the last session. |
PAX-it database file is automatically backed up for users
 |
As an aid to users who may not be rigorous about backing up essential files, the PAX-it db file is backed up automatically. This can help rescue users if they inadvertently corrupt their database. |
TWAIN capture has new options |
TWAIN acquisition now allows options for immediate placement into the PAX-it database, and closing of the image without preview |
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Measurement & Analysis Features |
Customize script bar with bitmaps for buttons |
Buttons may be designed by the user to initiate user-defined scripts for PAX-it and PAXcam functions. |
Calibration now at >1:1 zoom
|
Calibration is not restricted to 1:1 viewing. Images may be zoomed up and panned during calibration, for most accurate placement of calibration markers. |
PAX-it
Version V6.9 Features
F
e a t u r e |
D
e s c r i p t i o n |
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PAX-it
Features
|
Incrementing Fields
|
The QuickSave wizard now allows users to specify any database field to increment as images are captured. The incrementing may be in alpha or numeric units, and will append to other data in the field (field data-1, field data-2, etc).  |
Cut Toolbar
|
A new toolbar allows users to specify dimensions of areas that are cut from images. The dimensions may be in pixels or in calibrated measurement units. |
Split ID Tag |
The Properties section of the ID tag has an adjustable splitter, to further extend user’s flexibility to optimize their PAX-it workspace. |
Export Filename Enhancement
|
 Exported images may be sent out to Windows with a database field entry as the filename. This will streamline the workflow when exported images need to be identified with a project number or other descriptor that is already present as a db entry. |
One-Click Export
|
A default export Preference can be set up so that exporting is a one-click operation that sends images to a specific file in a specific format and with a specific filename based on a database field. |
Reverse Icon Order
|
 A Preference is added to allow users to place image icons in folders in reverse order. This puts more recent additions as the first icons in the folder, to minimize the need for scrolling within the folders. |
Recycle Bin Navigation
|
The PAX-it Recycle area now has folder navigation buttons and an “Empty All” feature, for easier use. |
CD/DVD Burning |
Double-sided disk drives are now supported, to extend the capacity of offline media. |
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Measurement & Analysis Features |
Circular ROI for Image Analysis |
 Users may specify a Region of Interest on their images in a circular or elliptical mask. |
Dimensional ROI
|
When performing Detect Areas or other image analysis functions, the Region of Interest may be set for a specific calibrated area or for specific dimensions. |
Detect Layers Edit |
The Detect Layers image analysis routine now allows individual lines to be edited, for fine tuning of results. |
Custom Calculations
|
 Users may create formulas to calculate new measurements from their named data. For example: Penetration / Total Thickness X 100 = “% Penetration”. The new measurement is automatically calculated and reported in the standard Measurement Totals window. |
Live Measurement Line Sequences
|
The Live Measurement Module now allows defined Line Sequences to be used, for super-quick measurements of multiple lines in a field of view. (Live Measurement is a module available only to PAXcam users) |
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PAXcam
Features
|
Rotation of PAXcam Crosshair |
 The PAXcam crosshair may now be rotated, similar to the rotation controls for other types of overlays. Rotation is remembered from session to session. |
Fill Screen Preview Size |
PAXcam preview size can be set to expand to fill the screen’s resolution, optimizing the size of the preview for the current conditions. |
ROI Histogram
|
A histogram function is available for the live preview Region of Interest in the PAXcam interface. Intensity values within the ROI are displayed graphically. |
16bit Image Capture |
PAXcam cameras can now capture in 8bit and 10bit color depth. 10bit images are translated into 16bit format for compatibility upon export. |
New
PAX-it V6.8 Features Include:
F
e a t u r e |
D
e s c r i p t i o n |
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PAX-it
Features
|
Set
Up Wizard
|
New
Wizard walks users through getting their PAX-it/PAXcam configured
and running optimally. Users
select from options as the Wizard progresses, so that their
Options and Preferences are set, and their databases are configured. |
Vista
Support
|
PAX-it Version 6.8 along with
all USB2 PAXcam cameras are now fully Vista compatible, allowing
users to upgrade to the latest OS from Microsoft. |
Network
License Logout |
More efficient use of network resources
are maintained by automatically logging out site licensees
who are idle in PAX-it for more than a user-defined amount
of time. |
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Measurement & Analysis
Features
|
Custom
Formulas
|
Users
may now add custom formulas/columns to the Measurement Totals
table. This
allows the results of an analysis to be further processed
by a user-defined formula to create a new column or cell
of reported data. |
Docking Measurement Totals |
The different tabs
in the measurement totals window can be docked to positions
in the PAX-it workspace. Positions
are remembered from session to session in PAX-it. Users
may now view multiple types of measurement data simultaneously. |
Advanced
Binning
 |
Users now have advanced binning
capabilities for separating detected objects into bins during
an analysis.
| • |
Bin objects by height,
width, aspect ratio, area, perimeter & more |
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Bin objects by multiple criteria at a
time. |
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Automatically split bins
into multiple bins (for example to distribute the analysis results
for “Size” into 20 equally spaced bins). Save/Restore
settings for repeat analyses. |
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Layer
Detection |
User
may now specify the distance between slices to make a measurement
every user-defined spacing interval. This feature is in addition
to the standard method of specifying a certain number of
equally spaced slices over the distance of the analysis.
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Connect Videotext |
Users
may now use the connect videotext tool to connect detected
areas, to report the distance between them. |
Report Dropdown Menu |
 PAX-it now keeps a list of the
most recently used report templates so that you can create
a report with a single click, or choose from recently used
reports in a dropdown menu. |
Measurement Options |
The measurement options have been
re-categorized in a new tabbed interface to make it easier
to find options. |
Average grain size |
The average grainsize is calculated
and displayed when multiple images are analyzed and the results
are viewed with the multi-image Measurement Totals window. |
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PAXcam
Features
|
PAXcam5
|
Support
for the new PAXcam5 camera, giving users a 5mp single shot
PAXcam alternative with the full range of familiar PAXcam
features. |
PAXcam crosshair enhancements |
 The
crosshair in the PAXcam interface is now moveable, so that
users can place it anywhere on the live preview. In addition,
the tick marks for the crosshair may represent calibrated
measurements as well as just equidistant non-calibrated marks.
A great feature for those using the crosshair for counting,
relative sizing, or simply for positioning. |
Max Exposure for PAXcam2+ |
 Users
may now set a desired end point for the long exposure range
on the PAXcam2+ cameras. |
Improved Automatic Exposure routine |
The
AE ‘Set’ feature has been enhanced on the PAXcamEDU,
PAXcam3, PAXcam5 and PAXcamARC, for more stable locking of
exposure values. |
New
PAX-it V6.7 Features Include:
F e a t u r e |
D e s c r i p t i o n |
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User Interface New Features
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User Interface Upgrades
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| • |
NEW tool windows give much more flexibility in the user interface. The PAXtool view of thumbnails, the image notepad, and the ID tag may all be used in this new style of interface. |
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The PAXtool thumbnail view may be split out from the other views and docked on an edge of the workspace. A green box now outlines the area of the image that is currently being displayed in the PAX-it workspace, as an aid in panning. |
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The notepad may be docked to an edge of the workspace or floated. Multiple notepads may be stacked together in a tabbed interface for quick access. When switching image views, the notepad will update automatically! |
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The ID Tag may be docked to an edge of the workspace or floated. Multiple ID Tags may be stacked together in a tabbed interface. Fields that are required are indicated in the interface, and a new identifier indicates if the image is calibrated and ready for measurements. The image thumbnail and the image properties also show in the ID tag for quick reference. |
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Storage Dropdown
|
 A new dropdown list from the toolbar allows you to select which storage media you want to open, for quicker access to your different databases. The last accessed database is remembered. |
New Toolbars |
PAX-it now has a whole new set of toolbars with an updated look and feel. You can customize your toolbars or create your own toolbars with the specific tools you want quick access to. |
Recycle Bin
|
A Recycle Bin has been added to PAX-it to receive deleted images or other files. When you restore an image from the Recycle Bin, not only does the image restore, but also the database information, annotations and notepads. Up to 30 separate delete events will be held in the Recycle Bin. |
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Measurement & Analysis Features
|
Line Name Sequence
|
Users can now create special sets of line sequences for measurements. If you have a routine that you typically measure (“Leg 1”, “Leg 2”, “Throat” then “Penetration”) you can save that sequence and call it back up later for quick and easy measurements. This is perfect for repetitive welding applications. |
Measurement Totals Window
|
The Measurement Totals Window has been updated to make it far more powerful and easy to use.
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Each measurement type (line, arc, area, etc) is now available as a separate tab on the measurement totals window. Just click the tab to view the appropriate data type. |
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Each measurement type can have a different unit of measurement, giving more flexibility in the view of the measurement totals. |
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You may now select alternating colors for rows in the measurement totals window, to make it easier to view. |
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The Measurement Totals window can now export directly to Excel in worksheet format, maintaining all of the tabs on the measurement totals dialog and also exporting the statistics information all at once. |
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You may now click on a detected area on an image and its information will be highlighted in the measurement totals window. This is very useful for locating the data for specific objects. |
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You may now collapse and expand the data or statistics on each of the measurement tabs. This allows you to easily hide data that you are not interested in. |
| • |
You may now sort data columns by clicking on the header of that column. Quickly view measurements by size order, or by alphabetical order, etc., with the click of a button. |
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For layer and coating thickness analysis, each layer has its own tab so that information for each layer or coating is handled separately. |
| • |
You may now hide objects in the measurement totals dialog so that they are not calculated in the statistics. This hide status is remembered even when you close and re-open the image. |
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The Multiple Image Measurement Totals Window has been updated to have many of these new features as well. |
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Area Detection |
| • |
After an auto-separate of spots you may now have PAX-it! automatically project the perimeter across the sliced area. This also will work on manual slices. This is very useful for circular and elliptical objects that are overlapping. |
| • |
You may now manually report auto or manual separations simply by clicking on the separation. |
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You may add manual separations one at a time without losing the last entered manual separation. You may also start over with new manual separations. |
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A new option for roundness calculation has been added, for “ASTM Shape Factor”. |
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Automatic Report Generation |
| • |
Report tags may now be added all the way up to column ZZ allowing for large volumes of data to be handled. |
| • |
New tags have been added for feret diameters, object equivalent area, width and height, calibration information and spot centers. |
| • |
Measurement data can now be exported in scientific notation if you choose that option. |
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Calibration |
| • |
 A new “Diagonal Calibration” has been added to PAX-it! to allow calibration via diagonal distance. Instead of lines used to calibrate the system, the user may use crosshairs to line up the left and right edges of a standard that can be at any angle in the image. |
| • |
Each image may now have its own calibration that is not used globally by the rest of the images in the database. This is helpful when you have to do a new calibration for every image, as is the case with some macro work or EM images that have an internal scale. |
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Other Measurement Features |
| • |
Live measurement values are now displayed on the image as you draw your measurement lines. This can speed up the process of getting a measurement. |
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The perpendicular snap function now works in conjunction with the midpoint and endpoint snap features. |
| • |
You may now set the exact length of a line while drawing it. A keyboard command will pop up a dialog that allows the user to enter the length of the line. |
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An option was added to automatically increase the manual counting feature. This is helpful when manually counting events. |
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PAXcam Enhancements
|
White Balance |
The PAXcam white balance routines have been updated for better color optimization. A new option has also been added for continual white balance requiring no user intervention. |
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Other Features
|
Misc. Features |
| • |
Image Stitching has been enhanced to support and output 16 bit tiffs. |
| • |
Users may now import Photoshop Logs into PAX-it as the notepad for the image. |
| • |
An FFT routine has been added to easily remove periodic noise from images. Great for forensic applications where the technique can reveal desired information that was obscured in the original image. |
| • |
The user now has the option to make a copy of an image before sending it to a hot-linked application. This is useful for keeping the integrity of the image in PAX-it! so that original image data is not overwritten. |
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There is now a new menu option in the icon page titled “Refresh Icon” that allows the user to reconstitute the icon in the case that another application has altered the original image or the user has burned in the annotations. |
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A new maintenance routine has been added to build the database in case of data corruption. |
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QuickSave information may now be shared between all user profiles on the workstation, or each user may have separate QuickSave information. |
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Adjusting images with multiple steps will now yield only one new “adjusted image”, instead of one at each step. |
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New PAX-it V6.6 Features Include:
F e a t u r e |
D e s c r i p t i o n |
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NEW PAX-it Features
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Annotation
Videotext
|
| • |
New toolbar for annotations, with easier to use controls. |
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Undo/Redo available for text on images, for easier editing.
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Define a default position for micron bar placement, for standardization. |
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Custom colors for annotations. |
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Ability to copy annotations to the clipboard from one image and paste them on other images. |
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Ability to force non-measurement lines to be either perfectly horizontal or vertical. |
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Ability to select multiple annotations at once and edit or move them. You may also group the annotations together and save them as a group. Quicker edits are now possible, when changing multiple annotations at once. |
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Enhanced routines for moving annotations. |
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Excel Reporting
|
Additional tag information to increase the power of creating reports and advanced JPG options to minimize the size of your spreadsheets. |
Miscellaneous Features |
| • |
A dropdown has been added to the cabinet button on the main toolbar for quick selection of the database to use. |
| • |
Added the ability to tile images as a “Process Images” routine. |
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& more. |
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|
Measurement & Analysis Features
|
Basic Measurement
|
| • |
Measurement lines may be extended or trimmed relative to other measurement objects, for easy alignment. |
| • |
Auto-numbering of measurement lines. If you start with measuring “Leg1”, the next measurement line will automatically be titled “Leg2”. |
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Measurement items may be drawn starting at the nearest, midpoint, center, endpoint, tangent, perpendicular or intersection of other measurement items. PAX-it will automatically adjust the starting point of these annotations per your request. Perfect for welding applications! |
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New moving routines for polygons, segmented lines, arcs, angles, parallel lines, fitted lines, circles and rotated ellipses. |
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Users may now change the font on measurement text items. This is good for high resolution images. |
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The tags for measurement lines may now be moved so that they do not overlap other tags. This is perfect for welding applications. |
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Measurement Totals window can be set to automatically open whenever a new measurement is made. |
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Grainsizing Update
 |
| • |
PAX-it now has the ability to store the intercepts and threshold as separate items on the image so that they are available for reporting, and may be viewed on the stored image after an analysis is run. Great for reporting! |
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Heyn and Hilliard methods have been added. The user now has the ability to set the line and circle length and add X number of lines and circles to the image. Perfect for customizing a grainsize routine. |
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Thresholding |
 Thresholding your images has never been easier. Along with the auto threshold, PAX-it will also show you an intensity histogram so that you can easily manually threshold your images. This also will show you a histogram for hue, saturation and luminance if you are working with a color image. |
Automatic Report Generation |
PAX-it will now allow you to enter a report template to use when running a saved analysis. This will allow you to automatically create a spreadsheet after your analysis is completed. Different templates can be saved for different types of analyses. |
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USB PAXcam Features
|
White Balance |
The ability to adjust the number of white balance passes the camera will make thereby adjusting the accuracy of the white balance. |
New PAX-it V6.5 Features Include:
F e a t u r e |
D e s c r i p t i o n |
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PAXcam Features
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Quick Launch with Multiple PAXcams
|
Users of multiple PAXcams may now specify names for the cameras connected to their computer. Need to switch PAXcam views? Simply select your named camera from a dropdown menu next to the PAXcam button on the toolbar, and toggle the view to your other camera(s). |
“QuickLink”
Feature
|
Upload images to the Internet with a single click!
Images may be captured directly to an FTP site, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows folders and the Windows Clipboard. With a single click you can capture directly into a report or presentation, and into your PAX-it collection!
Click to read more |
LIVE Background Correction |
Correction for uneven illumination may be performed on live PAXcam previews in real time and on captured images through a simple interface. |
Enhanced PAXcam Settings |
User may now easily configure the properties of the focus indicator, crosshairs, find exposure, and saturation indicator, right from the PAXcam interface. |
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Measurement & Analysis Features
|
Save Measurements to Database
|
Measurements are saved to the database, so that searches may be performed on measurement name and measurement properties. A great feature that allows data mining to find particular images based on measurement specs, or to report on trends in measurements over time! |
Show Threshold on Areas Only Analysis |
User may overlay threshold information from Areas Only (area fraction) analysis onto the image when finished. The overlay can also be included on the image when sent via the PAX-it Excel and Word Report Generator. Also works on exported images! |
Measurement Line Thickness Adjustment |
User may select line thickness of measurement items when exporting an image to a file outside of PAX-it, or to a report. |
Calibration Enhancements |
Calibrations may now be set up independently for each database, with the option to copy calibrations from one drive to another. Perfect for networked environments! User may also view specifics of calibration information. |
Circular Plating Thickness |
 User may perform automatic plating thickness measurements on elliptical and circular layers. |
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PAX-it Features
|
FTP Images
|
Image files may be sent directly to an FTP site from the image folder. This is a great way to update webpages from within PAX-it with just a click of the mouse! |
Jpeg2000 Support |
Jpeg 2000 files may be loaded and saved within PAX-it, as well as for exporting, for more flexibility in file handling. |
Native Format |
Users may export images in their current file format rather than specifying a specific file type. Simplifies the batch exporting of multiple file types. CD/DVD's may also be burned with their native image file format. |
Topmost ID Tag |
ID tag dialog that stays on top and displays information on the currently selected image. No need to open a new ID tag when changing image views in the PAX-it workspace! |
Lock Pan/Zoom
|
When zooming images and panning around within them, a setting is now added to affect all images with one click! Perfect for comparing images in a side-by-side mode. |
Auto Open the ID Tag |
Preference added to open an image’s ID tag immediately upon opening an image from a PAX-it folder, for a more streamlined workflow |
New
PAX-it V6.4 Features Include:
F
e a t u r e |
D
e s c r i p t i o n |
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PAXcam Features
|
Targeted
White Balance
 |
Allows
you to target your white balance to more off-white colors,
giving more control over the white balance operation and
allowing users to match colors to the sample when the color
temperature of the illuminator is not true white. Available
for the PAXcam ARC. |
Exposure
Control |
Allows
for finer exposure control with the PAXcam 2 or ARC at
fast shutter speeds, yielding more flexibility for exposure
settings in bright light situations. |
Crosshairs
|
Optional
display of crosshairs with bullseye on live preview for the
PAXcam 2 or ARC, to aid in image alignment. |
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Measurement & Analysis
Features
|
Analysis
Save & Reload |
Reloaded analysis routines allows
user intervention to readjust thresholds, reset regions of
interest, etc. Much more flexible stored settings are achieved,
for defining an analysis routine once and applying it to other
images. |
Plating
Thickness and Porosity |
Analyses will default to the last
used settings for Color vs. Mono, Areas vs. Objects and Plating
Direction, saving time and reducing error when stepping through
the analysis wizard. |
Measurement
Titles |
There are now 20 available titles
for a measurement that can show in a drop down list from the
measurement toolbar. |
Measurement
Reports |
 Measurement
lines may be thickened when using large images in reports,
so that the measurement is more visible when viewing or printing. |
Smoothing
for Spot Detection |
Edges
of spots may be smoothed. |
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PAX-it Features
|
Annotation
Tools |
Added several new line thickness
options up to 20 pixels thick, so that annotations can be more
easily seen on larger images. |
QuickSave
Wizard |
Automatically save
images into different folders based on a database field’s
entry. Bypasses the QuickSave wizard step while still allowing
folders to be set up for specific projects or cases. |
Tagging
 |
You may now tag images, reports,
and other files from the icon page with a special designator.
Tagged items may be retrieved through special database search
functions, including date ranges for the tags. |
Copy
to Same Folder |
A new method has been added to
quickly copy an image or report to the current folder, saving
steps when this function is needed. |
New
PAX-it V6.3 Features Include:
F
e a t u r e |
D
e s c r i p t i o n |
PAXcam
ARC Support
|
New PAXcam ARC camera
with adjustable resolutions of 5Megapixel, 12MP and up to 20MP!
Supports all standard, popular PAXcam features in its easy
to use interface. |
Excel Reporting
|
Now you can create an Excel report
from all of the images open in the PAX-it workspace. No more
having to go back and run a report from the icons. |
Connect
Measurement Objects |
You can now easily measure the
distance between measurement objects, for example between a
circle and a line. Connect two measurements so that whenever
you adjust or move one, the distance between them is instantly
updated. This is perfect for live
measurements with the PAXcam. |
Feret Measurements
|
PAX-it image
analysis routines
will now report feret measurements, using increments of one
degree. The minimum, maximum and average feret measurements
are reported. |
Fitted
Measurement Line |
PAX-it will now allow the option
to click on several points and automatically fit a line to
those points. This feature is in the basic
measurement module. |
Measurement
Specifications |
The PAX-it measurement
tolerances feature will now allow you to set up measurement
specifications based on percentages of other measurements. For example, “Weld
penetration should be 10 to 15% of leg thickness”. |
Some
highlights from previous versions listed below.
PAX-it
V6.2 Features Include:
F
e a t u r e |
D
e s c r i p t i o n |
Enhanced
PAXcam Controls |
Several
new controls were added: A color saturation control has been
added to the
camera interface to help adjust the amount of color in your
image. A new exposure "Find" function (see below)
was added as well as a display function for over-saturated
pixels. |
Optional
Live Measurement Module |
Allows PAXcam users to draw lines,
angles, calipers and areas on the live preview image for measurements.
Send measurement data to spreadsheets for analysis and reporting.
No image capture required. Includes Basic
Measurement features
also. Click
here for more information. |
Automatic
Exposure Control |
A button has been added to assist
the user in automatically determining the best exposure settings
for a sample. |
Save
Settings Permissions |
The ability to save camera settings
is now a User Permission that can be assigned or denied. |
Other
Major V6.2 Features
Include:
F
e a t u r e |
D
e s c r i p t i o n |
Auto
Thresholds / Invert Threshold |
Automatically separate
thresholds in the Image Analysis wizards. The threshold can
also be inverted, allowing a user to view everything except
the current threshold. |
Measure
Line Tags |
The tags on measurement lines can
show just the titles of lines, the lengths of the lines, or
a combination of both. |
Image
Fusion / Stereo Microscope |
Image fusion feature will now work
with images taken from stereo microscopes, with automatic corrections
in place for proper image alignment. |
Calibration
Routines |
Allows non-repeated
calibrations to be stored and associated with the specific
images; for working
with macro stands, zoom lenses, other “one-time” calibration
situations, etc. |
Illumination
Correction |
If you are experiencing uneven
illumination in your analog or digital camera, you can use
the new feature to help even out the illumination. This is
especially useful when doing image analysis. |
Image
Fusion Smoothing |
Allows users to adjust the level
of smoothing for fused areas, to improve final image quality. |
Highlighted
Detected Objects |
After Image Analysis has been performed,
an object selected in the Measurement Totals window will highlight
the corresponding object on the image. |
Feature
/ Reporting Refinements |
Significant improvements have been
made to the background subtraction/correction and image stitching
routines. Standard deviation calculations have been added to
the regular reporting feature. |
Major 6.1 Features:
F
e a t u r e |
D
e s c r i p t i o n |
PAXcam
improvements
|
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2.0
megapixel sensor (1600 x 1200) |
| • |
Greater
light sensitivity |
| • |
Truer
color rendition |
| • |
USB
2.0 interface for faster data throughput |
| • |
Auto-exposure
setting for maintaining consistent preview levels when
changing objectives and/or illumination |
| • |
Gain
controls available for preview and capture, to further
extend the light sensitivity |
| • |
Gamma
controls available for preview and capture |
| • |
Focus
strength meter to aid fine focusing |
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| • |
Reset
buttons for contrast, brightness, gain and gamma |
|
Easy
recall of QuickSave settings! |
Dropdown
lists of saved QuickSave routines are accessible right from
the QuickSave button! |
Easy
recall of saved analysis routines! |
Dropdown
lists of saved Image Analysis routines are accessible right
from the appropriate toolbar button! |
Copy
images to DVD! |
Ability
to burn PAX-it images to DVD’s is added to the CD/DVD
Creator and Off-line Archiving Module, increasing back-up
capacity by 7 times! |
Measurement
Tolerance Indicator! |
Measurement
data can be formatted with ‘in spec’ ranges,
giving quick & easy visual
indicators when measurements are in or out of tolerance. |
Enhanced
Status Bar Display |
Pointer’s
X-Y coordinates & pixel color can both be reported on
status bar without switching between them. |
Major 6.0 Features:
F
e a t u r e |
D
e s c r i p t i o n |
Compatibility
|
PAX-it
image collections can now be housed in a robust Oracle
database, augmenting the SQL-Server and standard
versions of PAX-it. Upgrading an existing PAX-it database
to Oracle is easy! |
Advanced Database Search |
New
optional functions for Boolean searches such
as AND/OR statements, searching by file attributes,
file types
and much, much more! |
Image
Stitching |
Create
mosaic overviews from multiple images effortlessly! Combine overlapping adjacent
images automatically. Very easy to use, very precise, very
functional! |
Arc
Measurement* |
Trace
an arc for instant
mathematical measurements. Also includes new functions for
closed ellipses and for perfect circles! |
Plating
Thickness** |
Automated wizard for detection and description of platings,
coatings and layers, with support for multiple layers in one analysis. |
Flake
Size Classification** |
Automated
analysis for classifying flake sizes by industry standard means. No
more comparison to a wall chart! Full reporting supported also. |
Optical
Density** |
New
measurements for
auto-detected objects include average intensity and optical
density for each detected area. |
Security
settings |
Allows the administrator
to lock different users out of calibrating the system, editing
the ID Tag / database information, editing the notepad and
customizing toolbars. |
Save
Group Settings |
Import/Export of group,
sub-group, cabinet drawer and folder titles for quick, consistent
organization of multiple image databases. |
Link
to MS-Outlook |
One click on the folder
icons instantly attaches images, notepads, overlays and database
information to a new outbound Outlook email! |
Import
Routine Improvements |
| • |
Ability to rotate the image during import |
| • |
Option
to pop-up the ID Tag for each individual image or a group
of images during the import process |
| • |
Import
Polling now allows for 3 different QuickSave settings—files
from non-standard devices in other network locations
can be automatically and regularly
imported
into specified PAX-it folders! |
|
More
New Features! |
| • |
Tab colors on folders—gives visual
cues
for further organization |
| • |
Default
color settings can now be stored for each videotext item |
| • |
Option
to save your reports with the template name as the report
title |
| • |
Ability to QuickSave an image right from your PAX-it
InBox |
| • |
Miscellaneous
Video Agent updates |
| • |
Added SELECT ALL and DISPLAY ALL buttons to the icon
page |
|
Major 5.4 Features:
F
e a t u r e |
D
e s c r i p t i o n |
Crosshair
Measurement Cursor |
 Change
your standard cursor to a crosshair for single pixel,
pinpoint accuracy when doing critical measurements!
|
PAX-it
Cabinet Groups |
 Arrange
PAX-it filing drawer cabinets into Groups and Subgroups,
giving you further organizational options for your PAX-it
database. Quickly and easily click and scroll from one
Group to the next.
|
PAX-it
CD Creator
 |
Optional
PAX-it Module for version 5.4 users. The PAX-it CD
Creator/Offline Archiving Module interfaces with supported
CD-R and CD-RW devices to easily:
| • |
Create
CD•s of PAX-it cabinets & folders right from
within PAX-it! |
| • |
Create
CD•s in PAX-it format or in Windows Explorer format. |
| • |
Archive
your images and files offline. This allows you to free
up disk space as your collection grows, while maintaining
and searching the database information and thumbnails
in the original location. |
| • |
Back
up, share, distribute and subset your PAX-it database. Click
here for more details. |
|
Major 5.3 Features:
F e a t u r e |
D e s c r i p t i o n |
|
PAXcam
FireWire™
Digital
Camera
System. Many
improvements
have
been
added
to
this
wildly
successful
package,
which
includes
a
PAXcam
camera
(up
to
1280
x
1024
resolution)
with
frame
rates
over
30
fps,
a
FireWire
cable
and
PC
interface
card,
and
PAX-it
5.3
software
with
the new
custom
PAXcam
interface! The
new
interface
is
only
available
with
PAXcam,
and
includes
features
that
are unique
in
the
market,
that
improve
workflow
and
productivity, and
optimize
the
performance
and
capabilities
of
the
camera.
You'll
love
what
PAXcam
can
do! |
| Existing
PAX-it
users
can
be
retrofitted
with
PAXcam
kits |
What
if
you
don't
have
PAXcam,
or
want
to
upgrade
from
video
to
digital,
or
just
need
a
new
camera? Add
the
PAXcam
Retrofit
Kit
to
your
existing
PAX-it
acquisition
license
and
you
have
PAXcam!
Then
you
can
take
advantage
of
the
powerful
and
unique
features
only
available
with
a
PAXcam
system!
Contact
us
for
details: sales@paxit.com. |
| PAXcam:
Overlay
stored
images
on
live
preview! |
A
great
tool
for
comparing
reference
samples
to
the
live
view!
Stored
images
are
easily
overlayed,
adjusted
for
transparency,
moved
and
rotated
on
the
live
preview,
to
compare
grain
structures,
flake
shapes,
and
other
patterns
or
processes. |
| PAXcam:
Improved
image
controls |
Multiple advanced
settings allow
you
to
sharpen
the
image,
set
preferences
for
auto
exposure
and
adjust
RGB
settings
---
including
the
option
for
Black
&
White
capture. |
| PAXcam:
"Realtime" preview rates |
Ability
to
default
to
full
resolution
image
capture
even
when
previewing
at
lower
resolutions
for
faster
frame
rate. Allows
you
to
preview
at
30+
fps,
and
still
capture
at
1280
x
1024
with
one
button
click! |
| PAXcam:
Video clip capture |
Capture,
save
and
archive
video
clips directly
into
PAX-it's
database
through
PAXcam's
custom
interface. Video
clips
may
be
compressed
or
at
full
1280
x
1024
resolution! Individual
frames
can
be
extracted
as
PAX-it
images. |
| PAX-it's
popular "Pan Window" now in a Toolwindow |
Display
unlimited
numbers
of
pan
windows
in
a
new
resizable
and
movable
"Toolwindow",
making
it
even
easier
to
navigate
between
and
within
images.
Ferrite/pearlite
results
can
also
be
displayed.
Great
for
managing
images
in
your
workspace! |
| Kodak
QuickSolve™ conversion routine |
Quickly convert
Kodak
QuickSolve
databases
into
PAX-it
format. Easily
import
QuickSolve
images,
files
and
database
layouts
into
PAX-it! |
| Auto
Date/Time stamp |
Folders
can
automatically
be
stamped
with
the
date
and
time when
you
capture
images
using
the
"Start
New
Case
Wizard". |
| PAX-it
line titles can be separated from objects |
Title
tags
for
measurement
lines
and
shapes
may
be
configured
as
separate
videotext
items,
allowing
the
user
more
control
over
the
location
of
the
titles,
their
font
styles,
sizes
and
colors. |
| Additional
PAX-it v5.3 Updates |
User-friendly
improvements
in
navigational
tools,
sharpness
routines,
and
angle
measurements,
designed
to
make
your
PAX-it
experience
better
than
ever! |
Major 5.2 Features:
F e a t u r e |
D e s c r i p t i o n |
| Capture
Board
Units:
Adding
Videotext
template
on
"live"
window |
Ability
to
add
videotext
template
on
a
live
window
on
select
PAX-it
systems.
Lines,
measure
lines,
boxes
and
measure
boxes
can
be
displayed
in
black
and
white
on
top
of
live
images
using
a
specific
PAX-it
capture
board
(call
for
details).
Perfect
for
go/no-go
setups,
or
for
marking
positions
for
framing
the
sample. |
| Scale
Bar
Added
to
PAX-it
Base
Software |
Ability
to
calibrate
the
system
and
place
a
scale
bar
on
your
images.
This
powerful
feature
was
formerly
only
available
in
the
Basic
Measurement
and
Enhanced
Measurement
add-on
modules.
Now
part
of
standard
software. |
| New
Analysis
Routines |
Specific
routines
for
Nodularity
and
Ferrite/Pearlite
have
been
added
to
the
Enhanced
Measurement
Module.
Users
customize
the
routines
for
their
specific
needs,
save
them,
and
then
apply
the
routines
to
images
with
a
single
click! |
| Save
Multiple QuickSave Settings |
As
requested
by
many
users,
you
can
now
set
up
multiple
QuickSave
routines
in
PAX-it,
save
them,
and
easily
recall
them.
Useful
for
multiple
user
environments. |
Major 5.1 Features:
F e a t u r e |
D e s c r i p t i o n |
| Area
Detection |
Many
new
features
have
been
added
to
the
Enhanced
Measurement
routines.
Area
Detection
is
now
in
an Analysis
Wizard that
steps
you
through
the
process
of
detecting
objects.
Advanced
features
include:
- Detect
Areas
based
on
color
or
grayscale.
- Perform
multiple
passes
for
different
phases
or
colors
in
one
image.
- Save
and
restore
analysis
settings,
so
users
may
perform
a
complete
analysis
on
a
new
image
with
a
simple
click.
- Manually
or
automatically
separate
detected
areas
that
are
touching
each
other.
- Toggle
the
threshold
on
or
off
to
check
the
analysis
against
the
original
image.
- Zoom
in
and
out
during
an
analysis.
- Choose
from
new
roundness
calculations
for
filtering
objects.
- Nodularity
and
immunohistochemical
assays
supported.
- And
much
MORE!!!
|
| Database
Search |
You
may
now
search
multiple
databases
with
one
search,
provided
your
databases
have
the
same
layout. |
| Create
Videoclip |
You
may
now
combine
several
images
into
an
AVI
file.
This
is
perfect
for
capturing
time-lapse
images
and
combining
them
into
a
single
videoclip. |
| Digital
Cameras |
Interfaces
for
multiple
digital
cameras! Please
contact
MIS
for
more
information! |
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