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SuperM.O.L.E.®

SuperM.O.L.E. For Windows®

Q4.1: Can I use my SuperM.O.L.E. with SMFW software versions 2.0 and beyond? I only see ThinLine, Gold, and Gold with RF as the options.

Q4.2: Why don't my oven zone temp reference lines show up on the graph even thought the graphic display box is checked in SMFW 3.15/3.16?

Q4.3: I don't like the new file structure and spread sheet format. Why did you switch from *.mdm to *.msm?

Q4.4: How can I open my old old original M.O.L.E. *.bin files created with DOS M.O.L.E. software V1.52 using the new SMFW version 3.16?

Q4.5: How can I open my old gmole*.bin, smole*.bin or .mdm files using the SMFW version 3.16?

Q4.6: Can I open old 1.xx or 2.xx SMFW *.mdm files with SMFW 3.01?

Q4.7: Can I open my old DOS version 1.XX files with SMFW 2.20/3.16?

Q4.8: Why does the SMFW v3.16 program crash when I'm trying to import files from a previous software version?

Q4.9: Why is my profile graph blank or missing data when I use the RF option? The profile is completely visible in the RF window, but is altered in the SMFW profile view.

Q4.10: How is the cure factor figured when I have more than one temperature reference line?

Q4.11: Where does the Battery Voltage reading in the M.O.L.E. Status Window come from?

Q4.12: I lose profile data in SMFW 3.XX after saving, Why?

SuperM.O.L.E. For Windows®

Q4.1: Can I use my Super M.O.L.E. with SMFW software versions 2.0 and beyond? I only see ThinLine, Gold, and Gold with RF as the options.

A: Yes, the SuperM.O.L.E. will function with the SMFW v2.0 and later if the firmware version is 3.02. Use the ThinLine option as the M.O.L.E. type-this will set the software up for a five channel system.

Q4.2: Why don't my oven zone temp reference lines show up on the graph even thought the graphic display box is checked in SMFW 3.15/3.16?

A: This is a known bug with the following work around:

1. Open the "smsample.msm" file included with the installation disc set. (This file is in the same directory as the application.)

2. Select the profile from the sample spread sheet view that is closest to your application.

3. Note that the zone temp reference lines are in the profile view.

4. When you down load the M.O.L.E., answer YES to "Start new experiment" and "Clone existing experiment" (the one with the working temp reference lines).

5. Adjust the new cloned oven model to match your oven.

6. Always "clone" new runs from a run that has working zone temp reference lines.

Q4.3: I don't like the new file structure and spread sheet format. Why did you switch from *.mdm to *.msm?

A: This new software represents a completely new evolution in the advancement of gathering, analyzing and reporting of the data collected by the M.O.L.E. family of thermal profilers. In addition to creating a common database platform for all M.O.L.E. based products, it allows room for further enhancement by taking advantage of advancements introduced by other ECD product lines such as: easy manipulation of many files, data summary in spread sheet format, advanced data analysis and reports, enhanced graphic tools and many more.

To accomplish these advancements, portions of the "old way of doing things" had to be improved. That is why a new file extension was created, the *.msm which now presided over groups (user definable) of *.mdm files. The *.msm database like structure can be opened as a new file and populated with new M.O.L.E. runs, opened and populated with "imported" runs (old *.mdm or *.bin/*.doc files created from any past ECD M.O.L.E. Software) or a combination of the two. The importing of old files need only be done once and can be done one at a time or all at once by selecting more than one *.mdm during import.

It is important to note that *.msm files represent collections of *.mdm files in a common place where they can be easily organized and manipulated. The old *.mdm structure still exists, but is controlled by the *.msm data base file. Although different than the former method of file handling, we feel the benefits outweigh the initial potential for confusion. We have included "Readme" and software manual files on the same FTP site to aid in the introduction of this new format.

Q4.4: How can I open my old old original M.O.L.E. *.bin files created with DOS M.O.L.E. software V1.52 using the new SMFW version 3.16?

A: Not directly, but here's how:

1. You will need a copy of DataManager Gold V1.10. If you need a copy of this software, give us a call and we can email it to you.

2. Run the DataManager V1.10 and use the Import function in the File menu to open your old .bin files and convert them to gmole.bin files (this happens during the import operation).

3. These gmole*.bin files can now be imported into SMFW 3.16 using it's Import function under the File menu.

It is worth noting that all *.bin files are accompanied by a corresponding hidden *.doc file. The file pairs MUST remain together in the same directory while you are importing them from one application to another. If you wish to move some of these files to a new directory before importing, be sure to find the matching *.bin and *.doc files and keep them together.

Q4.5: How can I open my old gmole*.bin, smole*.bin or .mdm files using the SMFW version 3.16?

A: Run SMFW version 3.16 and follow the steps below. This applies to files created by the "DataManager" series of software V1.xx or 4.xx and all versions of Super M.O.L.E. for Windows (SMFW):

1. From the File Menu in either the Finder or Profile worksheets, select the Import command. This will open the Import Dialog Box.

2. Using the Import Dialog Box, open the folder where existing (gmole*.bin, smole*.bin or .mdm) files are saved.

3. Select one or more files and press the Open button.

4. The Import function will copy the selected files into the current folder (the directory from which you opened your database file) first. The selected files will be then imported one at a time into the Finder worksheet. This process will also copy all documentation information (i.e. part, process) from the file (contained in the *.doc companion to the *.bin) you are importing into the cells under the USER1,2,3,4,5 columns.

5. You can now go to the Profile worksheet to view any of the imported profiles.

6. Make sure you save the database file after completing the import process.

Q4.6: Can I open old 1.xx or 2.xx SMFW *.mdm files with SMFW 3.01?

A: Yes, if you open them progressively through the versions. Meaning, you must open 1.xx with 2.xx and save, then open 2.xx with 3.01. 3.01 will not correctly open 1.xx *.mdm. SMFW 3.16 will open all old *.mdm files with no problem.

Q4.7: Can I open my old DOS version 1.XX files with SMFW 2.20/3.16?

A: Yes, but indirectly. You must first open them using a DOS version DM Gold (V 1.10) and save using that software. Next, import this file using SMFW 2.20/SMFW 3.16.

NOTE: Please make sure .bin and .doc files are in the same directory as each other, but in a different directory than the DM Gold (V 1.10).

Q4.8: Why does the SMFW v3.16 program crash when I'm trying to import files from a previous software version?

A: The number of files you can successfully import with SMFW v3.16 is dependent on the system resources available in your computer. In general, you can import between 10 to 30 files. A quick "test" import will allow you to determine what the limit is for your particular system. If you are trying to import more than 10 files, you may have to import the profiles in sets of 10.

Q4.9: Why is my profile graph blank or missing data when I use the RF option? The profile is completely visible in the RF window, but is altered in the SMFW profile view.

A: There is a known software bug when using the Cloning feature with the RF option. Use the following work-around: When you prepare to download new data, choose Yes when asked "Start an new experiment file?" You will then be asked, "Clone existing experiment?" Choose No.

Cloning an existing experiment while using the RF option may cause the scaling to be undesirable on the SMFW profile view. Unless you are cloning from a file that has scaling almost identical to the experiment you are starting, the scaling will be off. Data points will be missing from view for those falling outside the cloned x-range.

Q4.10: How is the cure factor figured when I have more than one temperature reference line?

A: Click to see the documentation.

Q4.11: Where does the Battery Voltage reading in the M.O.L.E. Status Window come from?

A: For Gold M.O.L.E., this reading is taken at the time of down load when the GM.O.L.E. is turned on by the PC software just prior to getting the data. This can be seen by using a terminal program (see communication section for details) and entering "*Z" to invoke the M.O.L.E. to down load the M.O.L.E. status values. The last value in the response will be something like "B04958" which means 4.958VDC. Different M.O.L.E.s and batteries will give different readings. The absolute accuracy of this reading is poor, but repeatable for all practical use.

Since the GM.O.L.E. battery voltage is regulated, one will not expect this voltage to vary much until the batteries are near exhaustion.

Q4.12: I lose profile data in SMFW 3.XX after saving, Why?

A: Save-As from the profile view does not function correctly and should NOT be used. Do all Save-As functions from the Finder view after "Filtering" to the profile runs you wish to save to another directory.

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