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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. | ||||||
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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. | ||||||
Measurement & Analysis Features |
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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. | ||||||
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Binning |
Users now have advanced binning capabilities for separating detected objects into bins during an 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
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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. | ||||||
PAXcam Features |
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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 |
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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,
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Max Exposure for PAXcam2+ |
Users
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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. |
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User Interface New Features |
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User Interface Upgrades |
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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. |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Measurement & Analysis Features |
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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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Area Detection |
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Automatic Report Generation |
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Calibration |
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PAXcam Enhancements |
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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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Misc. Features |
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Annotation |
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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 |
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Basic Measurement |
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Grainsizing Update |
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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. |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||
USB PAXcam Features |
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White Balance |
The ability to adjust the number of white balance passes the camera will make thereby adjusting the accuracy of the white balance. |
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PAXcam Features |
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” |
Upload images to the Internet with a single click! |
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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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 |
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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 |
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PAXcam Features |
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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. |
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Optional display of crosshairs with bullseye on live preview for the PAXcam 2 or ARC, to aid in image alignment. |
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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 |
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Smoothing for Spot Detection |
Edges of spots may be smoothed. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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”. |
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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. |
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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. |
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PAXcam improvements |
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Easy recall of QuickSave settings! |
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Easy recall of saved analysis routines! |
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Copy images to DVD! |
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Measurement Tolerance Indicator! |
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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
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file types
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Image Stitching |
Create mosaic overviews from multiple images effortlessly! Combine overlapping adjacent images automatically. Very easy to use, very precise, very functional! | ||||||||||||||
Arc Measurement* |
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Plating Thickness** |
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Flake Size Classification** |
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Optical Density** |
New measurements for auto-detected objects include average intensity and optical density for each detected area. | ||||||||||||||
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Save Group Settings |
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Link to MS-Outlook |
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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:
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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! |
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| 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. |
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| 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:
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| 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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