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Openlab – a modular concept

Openlab has been designed as a modular product to provide you with the freedom to make the right choices to fit with your budget, imaging requirements and existing hardware. Select the modules that you need today, then increase the functionality of your Openlab system using additional modules in the future as your needs change and develop. A great way to ensure that you spend only what you really need to!

User friendly software – a refreshing change!

Openlab is easy to use because it has been designed to be intuitive. The user interface to hardware and software functionality is through palettes that are simple to understand and share many features in common. This means that Openlab is quick to learn and results can be achieved in the minimum of time, increasing your imaging productivity. You can even configure the appearance of the software to your personal preferences, and by using a secure log-in, you can prevent other system users from interfering with your settings.

The Openlab Family – groups of modules built around a common core

At the heart of Openlab is the core product, designed for image acquisition, measurement, presentation and publication. For some applications, such as simple single channel imaging, this may be all you require. To perform more complex experiments, you need to add selected modules to the core to configure the required combination of hardware and software. To create experimental protocols for automatic image acquisition, processing and analysis you can use the Automator, a unique visual programming language.

To complete you imaging system requirements, Openlab supports all the major scientific grade microscopes, a wide range of monochrome and color cameras, Z focus drives, XY stages, filter wheels, shutters and monochromators.

Openlab Module Groups
Openlab modules are collected together into groups depending on their functionality.

File Filter modules allow the import and export of images in standard file formats including PICT, PICS, TIFF and QuickTime. Images can therefore be easily transferred between software programs and platforms and shared with colleagues.

Camera modules provide control of features including exposure, gain, offset, auto exposure and binning.

Hardware modules to control any external equipment (except the camera) are included in the Hardware Module Bundle.

Application modules provide specific software functionality to the Openlab system and allow you to carry out complex image processing and analysis tasks. The range of functions is extensive and includes deconvolution, 3D imaging, morphological measurements, ratio and FRET imaging, colocalization and image registration.

Automation modules provide the means to create imaging experiments. The Openlab core comes complete with the Automator Lite, but greater power and flexibility is conferred by the optional Automator Pro Bundle .

Need a network version to provide a multi-user facility?
Choose the option to run Openlab on the Improvision License Server and you can provide access to Openlab to anyone on the network.

Psykinematix is a new OpenGL-based Software Package dedicated to Visual Psychophysics running on Mac OSX. It consists in a unique stand-alone application that does not require any programming skill to create and run complex experiments.
Easy to use, powerful, subject-friendly, and reliable, Psykinematix can run standard psychophysical protocols, collect subjects responses, present complex stimuli, and analyze results on the fly.
Psykinematix is also a great learning tool to introduce visual perception and to illustrate psychophysical concepts to students.
Psykinematix is currently available in public beta 4. Expect a final release in early 2008 !
NOTE: IMPORTANT! You are downloading a pre-release software that contains bugs, partially implemented features and may not work correctly under all circumstances. It is being made available for testing purposes only. Use at your own risk!

Main features:
Easy experimental design:
- no programming required.
- use of a hierarchical structure.
- design wizard.
Standard methods:
- constant stimuli.
- staircase.
- bayesian.
Standard procedures:
- nAFC.
- yes/no.
- discrimination.
- adjustment.
A large variety of visual stimuli:
- shapes.
- carrier (grating, noise, etc) modulated by envelope.
- checkerboard-like (cartesian or polar).
- custom (expression-based).
Composing:
- static (1st, 2nd-order).
- dynamic (fusion, flickering).
- timeline (OSA, ISI).
- conditional, association.
Support for multimedia stimuli:
- text.
- image.
- movie.
- sound.
Display calibration:
- geometry.
- Gamma correction (manual or automatic).
- radiometrics and colorimetrics.
- Precise control of time-varying properties.
- Data plotting and fitting with psychometric functions.
- Subjects, groups and sessions management.
- Communication with external devices (USB, serial, network).
- Easy export of stimuli (clipboard, image and movie files).
- Built-in documentation, demos and examples, tutorials.

System requirements:
- PowerPC G4, G5 or Intel Core processor >1.5 GHz.
- 1 GB of RAM, 5 GB of free hard-disk space on system partition.
- ATI Radeon, NVIDIA GeForce, or Intel GMA video chip with 64MB.
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Version restrictions:
- 15 days trial period.

Enhancements
New Features:
- Support for limited-lifetime in Multi-Element Field (MEF),
- Support for element specific rotation as function its position in Multi-Element Field (MEF),
- Support for dot specific speed and direction in Random-Dot Kinematogram (RDK),
- OpenGL preview and export to movie for Multi-Element stimuli (RDK & MEF) and Dynamic Composing,
- Addition of za output in Custom Stimuli to specify stimulus transparency,
- BETA support for "Mono++" and "Color++" modes provided by CRS Bits++ (please send feedback!),
- Support for onset trigger from composing stimuli in Dynamic Composing (except for fused mode),
- Support for absolute and relative step size in Adjustment procedure,
- Support for multiple step sizes in Adjustment procedure,
- Support for Keypad input devices (Adesso keypad AKP-150, Targus Keypad PAUK10C),
- Support for stereoscopic stimuli (monocular, binocular and dichoptic presentation) in vertically split display setup (free-fusing, mirror-based stereoscope, or dual video input goggles),
- Support for Scaling Factor in Rendering properties (Control Settings Palette),
Feature Improvements:
- Addition of [$] variable format to specify the latest value set for a random variable (useful for random variables used in different events),
- Support for expression operands in range format (:),
- Support for expression-based values for minimum and maximum levels in Method of Constant Stimuli, mean and range of initial value for Staircase and Adjustment,
- Support for interleaved adjustments,
- Support for randomly ordered interleaved methods and adjustment procedure,
- Support for multiple values (separated by comma) associated with the same event in Association Composing,
- Faster generation of dynamic grating-like, checkerboard-like and custom stimuli,
- Better error detection when using Wizard,
User interface improvements:
- Change in selection of event subcategory is now prevented by default, but can be forced by pressing simultaneously the Control key,
- Automatic expanding of experiment hierarchy after run-time errors occurs,
Fixed:
- Problem with duplicated columns in results data table,
- Failing Gamma correction,
- NetStation crash at closing time,
- Keep As Fixation option not always working for Shape stimuli,
- Fixation mark overlapping bug in first trial after text stimulus,
- Changes in stimulus duration not being saved,
- Crash occurring with variable-based duration in Visual stimuli,
- Problem with manual entries of Gamma readings not being validated except when using a keypad,
- Problem with duplicate estimates provided by the adjustment method in Root data level (Plotter panel),
- Problem with use of conditional variables in decision for Discrimination and Yes/No procedures,
- Selection problem in Conditions method,
- Problem with results report for interleaved Bayesian and Constant Stimuli methods in Root data level (Plotter panel),
- Run-time error when creating experiment with Wizard,
- Crash with Japanese language,
- Run-time error when no EDID information available for old CRT display,
- Stimulus glitch when specifying log sampling in Bayesian method,
- Problem with non-sticking default properties for Multi-Element Stimuli (RDK and MEF),
- Default input device now properly selected when no other device has been explicitly defined,
- Serial device missing from the trigger pop-up menu in control settings palette,
- Bug with editable data folder in Session Information panel which could lead to data loss for the current session,
- Cosmetic bug in Control Settings for MEF/RDK stimuli,
- Stimuli preview now uses the display settings from experiment event if available (Display preferences otherwise),
- Crash with selection of modulation mode other than contrast,
- Problem with contrast not being used when creating preview of statically composed stimuli,
- Bug with Src and Dst Mode not being disabled except for Custom mode in rendering control settings,
- Bug preventing stimuli editing when using expressions in some formats,
- Error reported when using dependent variable in time-varying expression,
- Apparent computer freeze due to too large generated stimuli (validity of geometry calibration now checked based on FOV range before running the experiment),
- Issues with validation of pending text field entries in Control Settings Palette,
- Graph sampling problems for fitted data in Plotter panel,
Documentation:
- Additional "Multi-Elements" Demos in "Demos, Examples & Tutorials 1RC5".

Requirements:
Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later.

Enhancements:
Version 3.5.1a (alpha/experimental series):

• Added a checkbox to temporarily disable the submission of track information to last.fm (fulfills feature request #1310); this is ideal for those times when you dont want what youre currently listening to be "scrobbled" to the website.
• Removed some out-of-date localized resources.

Welcome to CrystalDiffract: an elegant, easy-to-user program for understanding and visualizing x-ray and neutron powder diffraction patterns from crystals.
CrystalDiffract reads from CrystalMaker files, and simulates powder diffraction patterns - fast. The patterns can be displayed as films or graphs, manipulated, measured, indexed and printed (Pro version). Detailed listings of intensities, structure factors and other data can be generated as text files.
Main features:
The New Diffraction
- CrystalDiffract goes beyond traditional laboratory x-ray diffraction, with the ability to simulate diffraction from the latest synchrotron x-ray sources (white-radiation energy-dispersive diffraction) as well as ultra-high resolution neutron spallation sources (time-of-flight diffraction).
Analysing Experimental Data
- CrystalDiffract lets you import multiple experimental (xy) datasets for comparison with simulated data. You can check your experimental data for impurity phases or other anomalies - or even attempt to identify an unknown phase using a match of observed and calculated data (the Structures list allows you to quickly scan through a list of ideal phases, relative to the observed data).
Comparing diffraction patterns for a mineral sample (centre) with simulated patterns for different phases (top and bottom).
- When the observed data have been characterized, baseline and zero-error corrections can be applied interactively, and a residual graph/film displayed on screen (together with a sum-of-squares difference calculation).
Simulating Mixtures
- CrystalDiffract can simulate diffraction patterns from from multi-phase mixtures. You can add new phases to a mixture simply by dragging and dropping files into a diffraction window and then clicking the Toolbars "Mix" button.
- Mixture components can be colour-coded, with their individual diffraction peaks superimposed on the composite diffraction trace.
- You can have virtually unlimited numbers of components, adjust individual phase proportions in real time, and turn phases "on" or "off" using checkboxes in the Structures List. You can toggle between display of separate diffraction patterns (perhaps stacked, for greater clarify), and combined in "mixture mode".
- Diffraction From Imperfect Samples
- You can simulate (isotropic) particle size and strain-broadening effects, and apply different settings to different diffraction patterns in the same window: invaluable for materials science and engineering, as well as clay mineralogy and ceramics applications.
Saved Diffraction Experiments
- An entire diffraction experiment can be saved in a single, self-contained "session" file. Unlike earlier versions of CrystalDiffract, the new version 5 session files are completely self-contained, so you dont have to keep track of original data files.
- CrystalDiffract 5 also gives you much greater control over the programs default behaviour. A new Preferences command displays a tabbed Preferences window, letting you browse, edit or reset the programs settings.
Enhanced Display
- With the full version of CrystalDiffract you can display your diffraction patterns as a function of d-spacing or 1/d, and these can be printed at high resolution - either directly to the printer, or as an Adobe PDF file on disc.
- CrystalDiffract 5 provides individual plot settings for selected diffraction patterns plotted in the same window. You can select a pattern and choose from a wide range of plot styles. You can also adjust the front-to-back ordering of multiple diffraction patterns, and automatically stack- or collapse the display.
Export Data
- You can export text files containing structure factors for all reflections (useful for single-crystal work), as well as high-resolution diffraction profiles, with a user-defined channel size (which can be plotted in spreadsheet or charting programs).
Version restrictions:
- Some features are disabled.
- Nag screens.
Enhancements:
- New Online Help System. The online help system has been completely revised and now features better organisation and expanded coverage.
- New Minimum System Requirements. To keep pace with changing system libraries, and to ensure the best-possible balance of performance and compatibility, CrystalDiffract now requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.
- Improved Demo Startup. The demo version now displays only one startup dialog, instead of a sequence of two dialogs. The dialog now includes a help link and a direct link to our online sales page.
- Updated Users Guide. The PDF users guide has been updated for this release, and now includes our new company contact details.
- Miscellaneous Changes. Changing the x-axis type is now more reliable when working with "extreme" range settings (e.g., xmin = 0, or xmin ? xmax).

Gene Inspector, currently available for Mac OS 10.2 or later, is a unique combination of a versatile electronic laboratory research notebook and a comprehensive sequence analysis product.
Using GI, the user has the ability to define an entire suite of analyses that can be performed each time they (or anyone in the lab) has a new sequence, and the user can design custom "style sheets" which specify exactly how the output will look.
This information can then be saved as a new menu item with a name - such as "Researchers Suite #1". This feature alone will add an amazing amount of consistency within the lab - when comparing analysis results of different sequences by different researchers in the lab.
GI has one of the most versatile multiple sequence display tools available. There are over 640 different ways to display multiple sequence alignments to highlight exactly what the user wants to demonstrate. It is amazingly flexible.
Drag & Drop allows users to not only drag sequences and analysis results within Gene Inspector, but it allows objects to be dragged directly to other Drag & Drop enabled applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and Microsoft PowerPoint -- where they can be modified.
Because GI is an electronic notebook (in addition to performing comprehensive sequence analyses) analysis output results can have wrap-around text noting the researchers annotated thoughts and comments - together in one place.
Using GI, a biologist can make use of GI Notebook Extensions that contain formatted table templates, analyses, graphics or text that he/she uses often... Each can be instantly available with the click of the mouse button.
The researcher can also use "conditional text" that can be shown or hidden - ideal for hiding notes when the researcher wants to make a poster directly from their GI Notebook. Of course in an electronic notebook, the user has access to electronic book marks and appendices. GI is quite unique.

Main features:
- Gene Inspector was designed from ground up to work the way you naturally work as a biologist you are not constrained by the structure of the program to perform tasks in a predefined way.
- Gene Inspector is centered around a powerful notebook that serves not only as a container for analysis output but as a genuine laboratory notebook and illustration tool. The Gene Inspector Notebook can contain information or annotations that you previously kept in your old fashioned paper notebook along with all your sequence analysis and laboratory experimental results. Why keep these two parts of your research artificially separated when you can combine them in a single location?
- Gene Inspector has built in hotlinking, which allows you to connect a sequence to a set of analysis routines. Each time the sequence is changed, the output results can be set to be automatically updated.
- All analyses run in background so you can continue to work in your notebook or even in other programs without interrupting the progress of the analysis.
- Gene Inspector contains analysis suites, which provide a way to create a collection of analysis routines and associated parameters that meet your needs.
- Analysis suites can be recalled by selecting them from a menu and specifying a sequence (or several sequences) to be analyzed. This provides consistency and allows even beginners to produce results that can be compared directly with those of more experienced users in the group.
- Gene Inspector contains interactive analysis output objects that allow you to fine tune analysis results to examine exactly what you are interested in.
- Gene Inspector Notebook sheets can be adjusted to any size great for designing posters, slides, or just making the notebook fit your screen - text automatically reformats to fit the notebook size.
- Gene Inspector Notebook appendices can store commonly needed information (like buffers, vector descriptions, etc.) which can be viewed at any time from any location in the notebook.
- Gene Inspector provides over 60 different nucleic acid and protein analyses including: sequence alignment, base composition/distribution, ORF determination and evaluation, restriction mapping, sophisticated multipartite find, dot matrix comparisons, antigenicity, hydropathy, transmembrane helices, helical wheel, Prosite motif searching, physical characteristics, signal sequence, protein structure prediction, and many more.
- Many analyses can be done using median sieving to bring out structures of a specific size (i.e. - membrane spanning)
- Gene Inspector allows you to easily navigate in the notebook through electronic bookmarks and aliases.
- Gene Inspector Notebook extension are instantly available with the click of your mouse button and can contain formatted table templates, analyses, graphics or text that you use often.

Version restrictions:
- Printing, saving, exporting disabled in Demo.