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Openlab

Openlab - 3.1.6

Biological app for imaging cell structure & function

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Selected Version: 3.1.6
Release Date: 2004-01-27
License: Update
Downloads (version 3.1.6): 210
Downloads (all versions): 457

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Openlab is a modular imaging program designed specifically for multi-user scientific imaging. Openlab consists of a core program and an extensive range of modules. The core program is designed for image acquisition, measurement, presentation and publication. Modules are available to control hardware or add additional software capability, for example, time lapse imaging, ratio imaging, deconvolution and 3D imaging.

What's new in this version:

  • Fixed problem where after using Open Multiple, layer IDs of new layers would not be correctly assigned.
  • Added support for safe saves to the Automator module.
  • Limited number of items in layers popup menu on image window toolbar to 200 under Mac OS 9 – any more than this seems to cause a crash in the system.
  • Fixed problem that could cause incorrect output when printing from the Automator.
  • Added support for the Improvision License Server.
  • Shortcut keys for ROI tools now work properly again.
  • Fixed problem where using Save As Multiple whilst selecting to append the layer name and make DOS compatible filenames would not work correctly.
  • Worked around problem that could cause strange behaviour if preference files were located on a Mac OS X server.
  • Holding down the shift key when starting Openlab now disables the Video Manager and Serial Server modules. This has the effect of disabling all hardware devices, which makes it much easier to use Openlab with hardware switched off.
  • Dongle and license server support has changed. Grey Microguard dongles are no longer supported. The Openlab Server is no longer supported – users must upgrade to the Improvision License Server which offers improved functionality.
  • A new preference panel, “Unlock Codes” has been added. Openlab will no longer show an “Unlock” dialog for unregistered modules at start up. Unlock codes should be typed into the “Unlock Codes” preference panel instead.
  • Added enforcement for Software Maintenance Agreements. Openlab will not load modules released after the expiry of the SMA date programmed into the dongle.
  • Openlab now supports bitwise and logical operations (e.g. AND, OR and XOR) in Automator tasks and custom measurements.
  • Axiocam Video: Fixed problem with revision 2 HRm cameras.
  • DCam Video: Openlab now automatically selects the first camera if one is available. This improves the user experience when starting Openlab with the camera switched off and then starting it with the camera switched on.
  • Ludl Hardware: Increased maximum stage travel when calibrating. This allows large high-resolution stages to calibrate properly.
  • Ludl Hardware: Added support for 10 position wheels.
  • Ludl Hardware: Fixed version reporting – this was not working properly.
  • Montage: Fixed a bug where there would be a long delay after saving a montage containing several large images on each page.
  • PICT File Filter: Fixed problem where layer IDs were not set properly when opening PICS files.
  • PICT File Filter: PICS files are limited to a maximum size of 16MB. We now return a proper error when we reach this limit rather than failing silently.
  • QImaging Video: Added support for QImaging Driver version 1.66 and FAST Firewire cameras. Module is not compatible with older driver versions.
  • QImaging Video: Fixed problem with incorrect minimum exposure time for Micropublisher.
  • QImaging Video: Fixed problem with color on early QICAM models.
  • QImaging Video: Openlab now automatically selects the first camera if one is available. This improves the user experience when starting Openlab with the camera switched off and then starting it with the camera switched on.
  • Ratioing: Fixed a bug where the timestamp of an Intensity Modulated image was not being set correctly.
  • Serial Server: Fixed drawing artifact in preferences dialog on Mac OS X
  • Serial Server: Added another 5 Automator serial communications ports. A port can now be selected for Automator serial communications tasks in the task setup dialog.
  • Serial Server: Worked around error 35 in Mac OS X 10.3.
  • Serial Server: The Send Serial Line automator task now has the option to append a carriage return character on the end of the text to be sent. This is no longer done automatically.
  • TIFF File Filter: Fixed a problem where saving images as "TIFF for Publication" using the Automator would not save the images in millions of colors format.
  • User Notes: Copy was limited to 32K of text. This limitation has been removed.
  • Zeiss Hardware Support: Fixed problem where objective turrets that not encoded or motorized would not be handledproperly.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.3
  • Mac OS X 10.2
  • Mac OS X 10.1
  • Mac OS X 10.0
  • Mac OS Classic

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS 9 - OS X 10.0 or higher
  • Openlab 3.x

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Openlab CommentaryRegarding pricing - Version: 3.1.6, 1/27/2004 08:03PM PST

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Graham Cox
One problem with pricing is that the cost depends on which module sets you require, and what sort of applications you have in mind. Your best bet is to give them a ring and discuss your requirements, I'm sure they will be very helpful. AFAIK, the lack of pricing on the website is not intended to mislead or deceive, but is simply because it's not straightforward. I should point out that I did used to work for these guys, though I don't any more, but knowing them, I'm sure they'll be able to help.
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Openlab CommentaryAnd this costs... - Version: 3.1.6, 1/27/2004 12:19PM PST

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iamdorian
...how much? Come on guys, you don't list pricing where we can find it even on your website, without having us pass you our private info. We're all growd up here, we can take it! This is always a problem with hi-cost proprietary tech-wear. There are pagination prepress programs, motion graphics packages, and 3D animation/modeling software pricd so that only top flight studios and the independently wealthy can use them. I am producing a budget sensitive science series that could really use a microscope and camera combo, and we need reliable OSX software to drive it. We were a bit curious about this, until we found that we had to cough up all our info just to find out the cost. Warning lights flashing...TOO MUCH $$!

There are some of us who might be interested, but would appreciate seeing if we're even in the ball park budget wise...so fess up will ya? Post pricing...please.

Thanks
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Openlab ReviewGreat software for… - Version: 3.1r1, 10/3/2002 04:15PM PST

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GFP7
cell imaging.
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