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WinSmith 1.0 vs 2.0

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Latest reply on Nov 15, 2004 by JKoltner

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I know it's not Genesys, but since it's sold by Noble Publishing... which is Randy... which is Eagleware... I figured I'd ask here: What's the difference between the original versoin of WinSmith and the 2.0 version?

I happen to have a copy of the original that came with the book "Electronic Applications of the Smith Chart" and was curious what I'm missing out on in the newer version.

---Joel Kolstad

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JKoltner Nov 1, 2004 10:37 AM
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[Deleted earlier nastier tones!]

Still looking for an update...

---Joel Kolstad
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RANDY_RHEA Nov 9, 2004 4:18 AM
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Hello Joel,

Sorry for the delay in responding.

These days Noble is not a part of Eagleware, it has different staff and is physically located in a different part of the state. And Eagleware is no longer just me. There are many wonderfully talented folks there and the employees own Eagleware. So much goes on these days, that believe it or not, I no longer know all that happens. Kind of like when the kids grow up, leave home and begin their own productive lives. Anyway, I'm sorry your post about Noble dropped in a crack. Here's the scoop.

The initial release was a fairly complete Smith chart rotator. But here's whats new in 2.0.

1. On-screen help
2. Improved readability of lines (they're thicker)
3. Grids are optional. Both impedance and admittance arcs may be turned off.
4. More option setting are saved
5. Endpoints only. The graph can be otherwise cluttered when multiple arcs are involved.
6. Easier entry of complex load data
7. Units may be selected by the user
8. Table output data now supported
9. Table data may be exported to an ASCII file
10. Parallel resonators in series with the path and series resonators in shunt with the path are now supported (zero forming branches)
11. The mouse can be used to tune parameters
12. Arcs of constant Q have been added
13. Constant VSWR circirles can be overlaid on the chart.

An upgrade is $49 plus $5 shipping. It is not listed on the website so just give Noble a call.

Noble has a new address and contact info.

Noble Publishing
1334 Meridian Rd
Thomasville, GA 31792
T.229.377.0587
F.229.377.0589
sales@noblepub.com
www.noblepub.com

Clear skies and high Q
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JKoltner Nov 15, 2004 8:15 AM
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Thanks Ray, much appreciated!

You might consider sending some of the smart kids of Eagleware off to Noble. I have a handful of the CDs (mainly with you as the lecturer) and while the technical content is excellent -- which is about 90% of the 'grade' in my book -- the 'usability' details leave a little to be desired. E.g., the windows can't be resized (or even repositioned!), some of them look for non-existent DLLs and pop up an error message when they're not found (happily the program keeps running), etc. This is in stark contrast to Genesys, which is clearly designed to be as 'friendly' and 'intuitive' as possible.

Hmm... I suppose I could go and submit reviews on the Noble Publishing web site... that's probably the appropriate forum...

---Joel
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