Huntron Workstation 4.1 Support

Download Huntron Workstation 4.1 CD

New Version released April 7, 2010
Note: Download size is 240Mb.
To install this version, close Huntron Workstation. Unzip the workstation3747.zip file to a folder and then optionally burn the folder contents to a CD. Install the software by double clicking on the default.htm file in the folder or on the CD. Verify the install by running Huntron Workstation and selecting About Huntron Workstation from the Help menu to view the version number.
Note: Current Workstation Software Maintenance is required to install this new version. Contact Huntron if you need to update your Software Maintenance. Go to our General Software Information page for more details on Software Maintenance.

System Requirements for Workstation 4.1 This link jumps to the Workstation Software page System Requirements section.

Note: The install preparation and installation may take several minutes. Please be patient.

Note: The CAD Tools are now shipped on a separate CD. The lastest version can be downloaded using the link lower on this page. CAD is only supported under Windows XP

Note: Huntron Workstation 4.1 runs under Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit), except for ProTracks with parallel port interface (CE or older versions). USB upgrades are available by contacting Huntron.

Note: Huntron Workstation 4.1 requires activation codes to run.

Update Summary:
Help updated
Main   Add Help menu item that links to the Huntron Forum
Main   Add support for Access 2 / 30 /NFSA 680- serial number prefix.
Range Tab   Group Edit and Net Edit Drain was missing.
General   Add the Drain time in milliseconds setting.
Signature Tab   Remember scale setting and add to options.
Tree Pane   Option to copy and paste component with or without scans.
Prober   Add option for second XY travel box.
Main   Add Option to set starting tabs for panes. CAD vs. Image startup issue.
Scan Tab   Scan individual component with one pin, previous gives error. Also fixed issues with Previous Pin and Previous Component buttons. Also Display Component Name on Component Instructions Window.
Troublesheet Tab   If compare depth is Component or Pin Opens not sorted to the top. Pin Area always 10000.
Remote   Huntron Remote App Source code updated for ease of customer use.
Remote   Added the ability to set the tcp channel number.
Statistics   Time estimates can be off by double - fixed to estimate more accurately
Component Tab   When adding components into the sequence using the "repeat" function, automatically go to the "name" cell on the new component.
Signature Pane   Add Range number to signature displays.
Signatures Tab   Link Scan List in Signature pane/Signature tab to Troublesheet tab. Add a Troublesheet button to the Sig Tab
Install   CAMCAD 4.8 does fit on the CD. Create Separate CAD CD
Teach Tab   Net imports are treated like a Probe package in Teach mode. The Save button will increment the pin number making the Prober move to the next pin. Change the Save function to NOT increment the pin.
Signature Pane   Add Edit Compnent/Net to signature right click for use with Nets.
Import   Detect negative coordinates during prescan and warn to set board outline and origin.
Install   Change required resolution back to 800x600 for netbooks.
Component   Default Clear XY with Copy Move to Checked.
Range Tab   Put Tester field on the grid for Tracker Tests.

Current Huntron Workstation Support Information

Huntron Workstation version 4 Product page: Link to Product page for Huntron Workstation 4 outlining basic features and specifications.

Huntron Workstation Software Tutorial: Link to a tutorial guiding you through basic use of the Huntron Workstation version 4. Download size is 5.3MB.

Huntron Tracker Model 30 and Workstation Software Tutorial: Link to a tutorial specifically written for use with the Tracker Model 30, Scanner II and Huntron Workstation. Download size is 3.0MB.

Huntron Workstation CAD Import Tutorial: Link to a tutorial guiding you through using CAD data for test creation in Huntron Workstation version 4. Download size is 5.2MB. Updated March 9, 2010.

Huntron Workstation Software Report Form: Form for reporting an issue with Huntron Workstation or for offering suggestions for software features. This report goes directly to Huntron Technical Support.

Huntron Workstation Sample Test: This is a sample database which can be opened in Huntron Workstation 4.0. It includes a full test database, signatures, CAD data, alignment images and a board image. Download and unzip this file and save it to your “My Documents/Huntron/Boards” folder. Start Huntron Workstation and select File/Open. Browse to the location of the saved file and open it. Download size is 10.6MB.

Huntron Workstation 4.X Previous Full Versions

Previous version Huntron Workstation 4.1.3579: install CD released Oct. 27, 2009 (530Mb download)

Previous version Huntron Workstation 4.1.3498: install CD released Aug. 5, 2009 (230Mb download)

Previous version Huntron Workstation 4.1.3273: install CD released Dec. 22, 2008 (230Mb download)

Previous version Huntron Workstation 4.1.3138: Install CD for production release 4.1.3138; August 5, 2008 (225MB download)

Previous Version Huntron Workstation 4.1.2881: Install CD for production release 4.1.2881; November 29, 2007 (230MB download)

Previous Version Huntron Workstation 4.1.2678: Install CD for production release 4.1.2678; May 7, 2007 (211MB download)

Huntron Workstation 4.X Patch Downloads

Download the latest software patch using the link below. To install, close Huntron Workstation then unzip and execute the .MSP file. Verify the patch installation by starting Huntron Workstation and selecting About Huntron Workstation from the Help menu to view the version number. Note: The patch preparation and installation may take several minutes. Please be patient.

Huntron Workstation Patch 2678: Patch for production release 4.1.2538; May 7, 2007 (14MB download); Important Note: Maintenance requirements apply for this release. If your maintenance expired before May 2, 2007, it will need to be renewed before this patch can be installed. Contact Huntron to renew your maintenance or if you have any questions.

Huntron Prober DLL: Users of version 4.0.2314 that have a Prober IIc or Prober IIIc should download this DLL file and save it to the Program Files\ Huntron Workstation folder. It fixes an issue with the Z axis home position in the middle and bottom prober slots.

Huntron Workstation patch 2314: Patch for production release 4.0.2257; May 8, 2006 (12MB download); Note: Install patch 2257 first if you currently have version 4.0.2237

Huntron Workstation patch 2257: Patch for production release 4.0.2237; March 8, 2006 (5.2MB download); Note: Install patch 2237 first if you currently have version 4.0.2231

Huntron Workstation patch 2237: Patch for production release 4.0.2231; Feb. 17, 2006 (630KB download)

Supporting Software Updates Downloads

Listed below are updates for supporting software packages used by Huntron Workstation 4.1. To install, download the file, unzip and follow the instructions listed below.

Convert Utility: Updated Convert executable for users of Huntron Workstation 4.1.3498 only. Users who use the Convert function in version 4.1.3498 should downlaod, unzip and replace the “ConvertCodebase.exe” file in the Program Files/Huntron Workstation folder. (61Kb download)

Workstation Release History

4.1.3579 Changes
Help updated
CAD   Ability to rotate CAD view.
Install   Change to CAMCAD Update 3
Offset Tab   Add Live Camera Selection.
Teach Height Tab   Add Reset button to clear all Z settings for the sequence.
Teach Height Tab   Added Clear Component Up button and rearranged controls.
Teach Height Tab   Separate Sequence Up and Down to different group boxes. Set Pin 1. Move Check and Cancel outside group box.
Teach Tab   Add second selectable XY Travel box for fine movement.
Scan Tab   Ability to do scan list from Sequence Right Click. Add to Help.
Scan Tab   Add option to not go home after component scan and sequence scan.
Signatures Tab   Mark reference scans in list. Marked with *.
Tracker Tab   Channel B hold signature should be displayed in Red.
Troublesheet Tab   Provide option to sort troublesheet by Pin area but keep the ranges in order.
Pin Grid   Add Scan Pin Column right click Set All and Default All.
Range Tab   Add status when adding a range to all comp, sequences
Tree Pane   Add Find to Name column header right click menu for Sequence, Component, Net and Pin.

4.1.3498 Changes
Help updated
Database update for NFSA support (previous databases will be converted when opened)
Scan tab now called Component Scans
Scanner II counting errors fixed
Zoom to 100% view in Align tab
Z Travel of 256 mils added to drop menu
Tracker tab A/B comparison mode improved
New version of CAMCAD Pro (4.7)
Signature refresh issues in Troublesheet fixed
Improvemnets to increase Prober test speed
Sensoray camera driver update
Set Net (sets selected pin as test net pin) and Next Component buttons added to Teach tab
Improvements for Net test scanning speed
Ability to Clear XYZ positions
Home after Sequence Scan added
Ability to automatically enable a Range Drain for Model 30 and TrackerPXI

4.1.3273 Changes
Help updated
Create Board Image Updates
Probe Tip Camera Resource Reduction
Options added Net Scan All Pins, Enabled Default Range Selections
180 degree Alignment Rotation Update
Teach Height Check Updates
Teach Increment Pin on save for Probe packages
Remote Control Updates
Common Pins Set During Delay Period
Prober Commons Cleared after Scan
Scanner Tab Updates
Signature Right Click Added Edit Pin, Edit Range, Teach Pin and Teach Height Pin
Tracker Tab Real-time Updates
Components Scanned with No Scan Pins Show as Not Tested instead of Passed
Tester Pane Updates
SIP 2X Package Pins corrected
Range Row Right Click Delete Update

4.1.3138 Changes
Fixes:
Button File Handling
Converting Delay
ProTrack Diagnostics
CAD Tab Sync
Board Image movement
Latest Audio Driver requirement
Live Camera Update
HAF Import Presan Speed
Window Docking
Prober Diagnostics
Prober Timeouts
Z Travel Setting
No reference detection of opens
Scanner II pin control
Signature Zoom
Features:
CAD support of ODB++ Reader
1024x768 resolution requirement
Window Last confiuration
Window Reset Panes
File Save A Copy
Options Factory Defaults
Options Default Board Path
SigAssist always enabled
Sequence Row Right Click Clear All Component Up
Option to run Auto Align at start of scan if needed
Option to Sync Pin/Range when Get Pin Signatures
Option to build and repeat components Clearing XY positions

4.1.2881 Changes:
New Sensoray 2250 Driver Software
Sensoray 2250 Frame Grabber Aspect Ratio
Sensoray X11 Frame failure Retry
Prober IIC and IIIc Issues
Scan List File name displayed on status Bar
Fixed Component Scan Continuous Stop On Failed
Alt mode for Trackers
Troublesheet Report fixes
Prober Timeout fix
Several Exception Error Fixes
Buttons Dialog Help
Troublesheet Report sorting and pass/fail
Store ASCII Pin Level
Zoom Signature
Several Exception Error Fixes
Support for Access USB, Access USB w/ Tracker, Access 2 USB, Access 2 USB w/ Tracker
Support for Tracker Model 30, Scanner II Model 30S, Scanner Model 31S

4.1.2678 patch
- Live camera tab for using the Optilia video microscope or other video sources
- Sort Components/Nets by location and CAD Probes
- Group Edit for making changes on multiple pins and ranges of multiple components
- Net Edit for making changes on multiple pins and ranges of multiple nets
- Sync Pin/Range from signatures and Troublesheet tabs
- Get Pin Signatures to get hardware signatures of all ranges of a pin
- Pin/Range mode for signatures setting in options
- Replace Pin Signatures to replace all of the signatures of a pin with the hardware signatures
- Check and uncheck References for sequence scans
- Image Tab File Open remembers last file opened
- MultiSIP package for accessing scanner common pins in SIP order (useful for Prober with Scanner systems)
- Delete Previous Scan Yes/No/Cancel
- Added Scan Pin and signature display to Remote Control
- Reset window panes to defaults
- Optional loading of previous board file
- Updated CAD control
- Changed file locations to support Windows limited users

Addressed issues in the following areas:
- CAD syncing
- Signature Zoom
- Teach Height
- Auto Store ASCII
- Database Repair
- Troublesheet
- Range editing
- Tester pane
- Scan Results Indication

Version 4.1.2538
Feature Summary (bold indicates location):
- Optional Remote Control feature(Contact Huntron to Purchase) Activation Code
- Support for NI Switch Executive and Geotest switch cards Tools/Options/Hardware
- Auto Align feature for Probers(Contact Huntron for Activation Code) Prober/Align
- Optional CAD feature for importing CC files directly (Contact Huntron to Purchase) File/Import
- Reprobe mode for conformal coated boards Signature/Scan
- Opens without reference Deviation 1001 and Area 10001 to move to top on troublesheet Signature/Troublesheet
- Added Serial Number, Operator, Passed/Failed to top of troublesheet View/Reports/Troublesheet
- Tester Pane improvements Tester
- Many other enhancements 
Issues Fixed Summary (bold indicates location):
- Faster Loading of databases with CAD data Startup
- Tree multiple selection limit issue Tree Grids
- Range Set All issues Tree/Range Grid
- Signature Zoom double click and SigAssist to right click menu Signature/Troublesheet
- SIP package relay numbers set incorrectly  Tree/Pin
- Multiple Reference Compare Depth issues Signature/Scan
- Inconsistencies in scrolling signatures Signature/Troublesheet
- Sync CAD issues Image/CAD
- Footswitch issues Signature/Scan
- Prober IIc and Prober IIIc Slot issues Prober
- Many other fixes 

Version 4.1.2314
Issues resolved (bold indicates fix location):
- Support for TrackerPXI Options/Hardware
- Added Sequence Scan List feature Scan Dialog
- Group Copy/Paste/Cut/Delete of Tree items Tree
- Allow Package/Number of pins component changes Tree/Component
- Command line parameters for Board file, Sequence, Component/Net
- Install for All Users or Single User Registry modification
- Updated version of Router Solutions CAMCAD (for CAD import licensed users; see update listed below)
- Manual selection on Help menu Help
- Manual PDF file installed in Documents folder
- Support for COM5 serial port Options/Hardware
- Offset tab Reset button Prober/Offset
- Get Signature and Real-time on Troublesheet passed and removed components Signatures/Troublesheet
- Get Signature and Real-time Z home
- Convert bottom side sequences correctly Convert
- Warning message at hardware connection before Prober goes home Workstation startup
- Offset Z down positioning Prober/Offset
- Height warning to select pin before Sequence Down Prober/Teach Height

4.1.2257
Issues resolved (bold indicates fix location):
- Using USB to Serial Converter locks computer after Prober moves.
- Prober III does not move correctly. During long diagonal moves. Prober
- Clicking Rescan while it is scanning causes two scans to be going on at the same time. Disable the button during scanning. Scan
- Scans Tab DateTime Right Click Column Menu Delete All with Current .Sequence menu items cause a Missing error.
- Software Activation error if Windows Regional Settings set to French. Activation
- Import Message box shows codes when starting HAF Assist.
- Camera offset warns of invalid offsets even when the offset is set correctly. Offset tab
- ProTrack Diagnostics Loop Calc cannot write files w/o Admin Rights. Write files to My Documents\Huntron\Hardware folder. Diagnostics

4.1.2237
Fixes (bold indicates fix location):
- Import Coordinates of Probes not imported correctly. Import
- Import Fiducials not working as alignment points. Import
- Options Default signature color appears to be white on fresh install. Options
- Offset Tab- If new probe position is back and left of previous position the probe moves to the old position. Prober
- Buttons- Button causes errors with invalid file attached. List available file types in drop down and only allow those types. ONLY ALLOW ICO, BMP, GIF AND JPG FILES. Also updated Program and File Browse dialogs. Tree