HardingFPA HD Revision History

3.6.2 - 21 May 2013

• Fix for FPACore error "The requested result image is not available".

3.6.1 - 16 May 2013

• Japanese PDF generation update.

3.6.0 - 6th November 2012

• Updated FPACore3 to Version 3417.
• Updated FPACore2 to Version 2229.
• Added support for OS X on Mac computers (OS X 10.6 - 10.8 required).
• Added support for Windows 8.
• Added anew option to always display SD material in a 4:3 aspect ratio.
• Made RS422 Deck Control more stable.
• Added x-axis labels for timecodes to the graph.
• Improved the appearance of traces on the graph.
• Made graph scrolling more responsive.
• Removed support for Windows XP.
• Added support for HD AVC Intra MXF files (DPP HD Specification).
• Better support for timecodes in some MXF files.
• Added a new save screenshot function under the File Menu.
• Added information to screenshots on the View Screenshots screen.

3.5.3 - 30th March 2012

• Updated FPACore3 to Version 3410.
• Updated FPACore2 to Version 2225.
• Fixed a problem where some movies could be analysed in the wrong frame size.
• Fixed the recording of dropped frame timecodes.
• More robust data capture - does not use the hard disk as much to reduce the chances of dropped frames.
• Improved speed of file analysis and CPU usage of tape analysis.
• Values are now shown on the y-axis of the graph.
• Added support for 854x480 and 480x360 video.
• Fixed a problem where Blackmagic RAW RGB files would not be interpreted properly.
• Updated to work with the new HardingFPA-X database version.

3.5.2 - 13th January 2012

• Updated FPACore3 to Version 3404.
• Fixed incorrect frame size reporting with some QuickTime files.
• Fixed a potential crash introduced in 3.0.1 when analysing movies with specific content.

3.5.1 -17th December 2011

• Updated FPACore3 to Version 3403.
• Fixed incorrect detection of multi-track QuickTime movies.
• Fixed incorrect frame retrieval from Avid Meridien exported files.
• Added the option to analyse for potential subliminal frames. Please refer to the manuals for more details.
• PDFs generated will have "FAILED" instead of "REVIEW REQUIRED" when the guidelines are not met.

3.5.0 -31st October 2011

• Updated FPACore3 to 3400.
• Analysis Algorithm updated to 3.4.
• Updated FPACore2 to 2224.
• The "Tape" metadata field is now stored in the HFPA-X database when HardingFPA-X integration is active.
• Improved error messages when analysing movies.

3.4.2 - 22nd September 2011

• Updated FPACore3 to 3229.
• When saving results files out, the number of images can now be configured as before and after either a FAIL or a WARNING.
• Added support for 854x480 and 480x360 video.
• Fixed some Unicode problems with saving screenshots.
• Fixed some Unicode problems with reading analysis standard files.
• Fixed a rare crash when closing the application.
• Fixed incorrect display of the Analysis Information when the Caution Band is being displayed.
• Analyser version is now correctly written to the results file when analysing movie files.

3.4.1 - 15th July 2011

• Simple source selection window will save the selected value.
• Enabled opening of movies in the simple source selection.
• Added delete all functionality to the view screenshot screen (right-click).
• Added full-screen preview functionality to the view screenshot screen (double-click).
• Information grid and PDFs now show number of failure incidents as well as number of failed frames.
• Improved behaviour of BlackMagic card calibration routines.
• Fixed saving of captured images for digital feeds.

3.4.0 - 8th July 2011

• Updated FPACore3 to Version 3227.
• Updated FPACore2 to Version 2223.
• PDFs generated will have "REVIEW REQUIRED" instead of "FAILED" when the guidelines are not met.
• PDF printing has been added.
• New failure incident count added to the information grid and the PDF reports.
• Improved replay logic.
• Fixed the display of the Deck Controls in certain circumstances.
• Added the ability to remap the application keyboard shortcuts. A new menu in Tools has been added for this feature.
• Added analysis area selection for 16:9, 14:9 and 14:9 postage stamp analysis areas.
• Analysis area is now reported on the generated PDF report.
• Added a simple source selection dialog option, controlled by a configuration file "SourceList.ini".
• Improved the calibration routine for analogue sources.
• Reduced memory usage during analysis.
• Added mousewheel scrolling to the results graph.
• Added left and right cursor key navigation to the results graph.
• Timecodes can now be offset in the Source Selection dialogue box.
• Added support for specifying RS422 COM Ports from COM1 to COM12
• Added a save screenshot function with screenshot printing support.
• Improved the compatibility of generated PNG files.
• Settings tabs can now be individually locked by the administrator so that users cannot edit them.
• The application will remember if it was maximised or not on next start-up.

3.3.0 - 9th May 2011

• Updated FPACore3 to Version 3223.
• Added HardingFPA-X Database Integration mode. Please refer to all documentation before enabling.
• Windows Vista and Windows 7 style dialogs are now used.
• Fixed reading of LTC Audio timecodes at faster-than-realtime speeds.
• Fixed handling of Japanese characters in filenames.
• Fixed a rare crash when running in Japanese mode and saving files.
• Fixed incorrect display of Asset Number on tape feeds on the PDF certificate.
• Added a Cancel button to View Material Description window.
• Added a menu for tape deck controls.
• The tape will now automatically start and stop when analysis starts and stops.
• The state of the Caution Band (shown or hidden) is now preserved in a user setting.
• BlackMagic version number is now shown in the About box.
• General improvements to the appearance of the live-view image.

3.2.0 - 29th March 2011

• This release requires an update to your HASP Key. Please contact Cambridge Research Systems Ltd. to obtain this.
• Updated FPACore2 to Version 2221.
• Updated FPACore3 to Version 3221.
• Added extra information to the PDF reports in the form of the number of transitions for Red and Luminance traces in brackets.
• The currently selected Frame Mask is now shown around the large image thumbnail as a coloured box.
• Visualisation of the Caution band has been changed to only include a region below the PASS/FAIL line.
• The graph legend boxes on the right hand corner of the graph can now be clicked to toggle the display of the traces in the graph on or off.
• Added support for LTC timecodes over audio through Blackmagic cards.
• Added Save As CSV menu option for exporting results.
• Improved file support in optional file analysis module.
• Improved Japanese language support.
• Version number is now displayed in the top of the window.
• Added an icon underneath the graph which changes along with the FAIL/PASS/CAUTION status of the results.
• Added an option in Tools->Settings->Display to choose whether or not to reload the previously loaded results on start up.
• Added an option in Tools->Settings->Display to change the icon of the application along with the FAIL/PASS/CAUTION status of the results.
• Fixed timing of replays.
• Graph is now compatible with Windows themes.
• Live thumbnails can now appear before analysis starts.
• Fixed a bug with saving screenshots with Japanese characters in the filename.
• Fixed opening of results files with Japanese filenames.
• Fixed a problem when calculating extended failures.
• Fixed a rare glitch in spatial mask data visualisation when viewing NAB2006 results.
• Fixed default location of the Open Previous Results window.

3.1.0 - 6th July 2010

• Updated FPACore2 to Version 2217.
• Updated FPACore3 to Version 3203.
• Updated analysis version to 3.3.
• Updated Decklink drivers to Version 7.6.4. It is recommended to use this version of the drivers only, unless specifically requested otherwise by Cambridge Research Systems Ltd.
• Added the ability to renumber all frames in a result set, from the currently selected frame.
• Added new buttons and menus to the interface to navigate the results via cautions, i.e. Advance to Next Caution and Go Back to Previous Caution.
• Added the "System Time" timecode source to tape capture, to allow each frame to be numbered with the time of day.
• The last selected timecode source for SD and HD analyses are now saved and reloaded on startup.
• Added the ability to edit the Material Description on a reloaded results set, and the setting to automatically verify Material Description when making a PDF certificate.
• Improved the appearance of the interface when resized to a smaller size, so that the information grids are still visible.
• Improved the appearance of Frame Masks, so that only areas which fail in the next second without returning to 0 transitions are shown.
• Added analogue calibration functionality (dependent on BlackMagic capture cards and HardingFPA licence).
• Improved visual feedback when searching for results files in the "Open Results File" window.
• The "Open Results File" window now has the option to search in subfolders.
• While scanning for results in the "Open Results File" window, a Cancel button now allows the scanning to be cancelled.
• Fixed an issue where closing the "Open Results File" window with the X would still open the selected file.
• Fixed image corruption on PDFs made from results files from the HardingFPA 2.5x series.

3.0.1 - 6th May 2010

• Updated FPACore2 to Version 2213.
• Fix issues with opening movies of small frame sizes causing incorrect image scaling.

3.0.0 - Initial Release