Releases: palaeoware/SPIERS
SPIERS v3.1.1
Change log
This is a patch release containing fixes for the macOS release. The following has been changed since the last v3.1.0 release. This is now the recommended version.
SPIERSalign
- No changes.
SPIERSedit:
- Applied a fix for macOS to allow file association and opening of .spe files by double clicking.
SPIERSview:
- Applied a fix for macOS to allow file association and opening of .spv files by double clicking.
SPIERSversion (utility):
- No changes.
SPIERS common files (used by all programs):
- No changes.
Release information:
Linux
Build instructions are included in the readme. Any Linux users interested in a package are encouraged to contact palaeoware@gmail.com so we can assess demand.
Windows
A zip containing all required binaries can be downloaded from the assets above. Alternatively an installer is provided. See notes below:
Note 1: the .zip archive contains all SPIERS programs (SPIERSalign, SPIERSedit, and SPIERSview). The .zip can be extracted and the programs run by double clicking the .exe files in the ./bin folder. All the required libraries have been included and are found in the ./bin folder.
Note 2: The windows installer will not overwrite any pre-existing SPIERS <= v3.1.0 installations. However, it will set the default program for all SPIERS files (.spe, .spv, .sp2, .spf, and .vaxml) to to use the newly installed version.
Mac
Download the .zip containing the three SPIERS software packages. Open the .zip and drag-n-drop the software package to your Applications folder. This will install the software on your local machine. If you already have SPIERS installed you will be asked if you wish to replace the software.
Note 1: if your Mac is set to only allow apps from the App Store and identified developers you will see a warning message stating that the programs cannot be opened. In macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave, when an app fails to install/open because it hasn’t been notarized or is from an unidentified developer, it will appear in System Preferences > Security & Privacy, under the General tab. Click Open Anyway to confirm your intent to open or install the app. This will be required for all SPIERS applications. More information can be found here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202491
Note 2: the SPIERSversion (utility) is not included as part of the mac build.
Contact Us
w: http://www.spiers-software.org/
t: @palaeoware
SPIERS v3.1.0
Change log
This is a minor release. The following has been changed since the last v3.0.1. This is the first supported macOS release for SPIERS 3.X.X. This is now the recommended version.
SPIERSalign
- Updated file load dialogues.
- TIFF support added.
- Dark theme implemented for macOS.
SPIERSedit:
- When zoomed in on a slice image and scroll bars are present, middle mouse click and drag now translates the image.
- Cursor colour and line thickness has been modified to make them clearer during software use.
- Alternative shortcuts for F-keys have been added for ease on systems where the use of these requires function lock - the alternative for e.g. F1 is control/command + shift + 1. More can be added on request.
- Holding control/cmd whilst scrolling mouse now changes the selected slice in the selector toolbox.
- Holding shift whilst scrolling mouse now changes the position in the dataset.
- Fixed bugs where correct menu options were not selected on new dataset creation and current slice was set on dataset load.
- Dark theme and output to SPIERSview implemented for macOS.
- TIFF support added.
SPIERSview:
- Dark theme implemented for macOS.
- OpenGL for macOS updated to 3.3.
SPIERSversion (utility):
- No changes.
SPIERS common files (used by all programs):
- Font size is now adjusted within the theme on the basis of screen resolution.
Release information:
Linux
Build instructions are included in the readme. Any Linux users interested in a package are encouraged to contact palaeoware@gmail.com so we can assess demand.
Windows
A zip containing all required binaries can be downloaded from the assets above. Alternatively an installer is provided. See notes below:
Note 1: the .zip archive contains all SPIERS programs (SPIERSalign, SPIERSedit, and SPIERSview). The .zip can be extracted and the programs run by double clicking the .exe files in the ./bin folder. All the required libraries have been included and are found in the ./bin folder.
Note 2: The windows installer will not overwrite any pre-existing SPIERS <= v3.0.1 installations. However, it will set the default program for all SPIERS files (.spe, .spv, .sp2, .spf, and .vaxml) to to use the newly installed version.
Mac
Download the .zip containing the three SPIERS software packages. Open the .zip and drag-n-drop the software package to your Applications folder. This will install the software on your local machine. If you already have SPIERS installed you will be asked if you wish to replace the software.
Note 1: if your Mac is set to only allow apps from the App Store and identified developers you will see a warning message stating that the programs cannot be opened. In macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave, when an app fails to install/open because it hasn’t been notarized or is from an unidentified developer, it will appear in System Preferences > Security & Privacy, under the General tab. Click Open Anyway to confirm your intent to open or install the app. This will be required for all SPIERS applications. More information can be found here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202491
Note 2: the SPIERSversion (utility) is not included as part of the mac build.
Contact Us
w: http://www.spiers-software.org/
t: @palaeoware
SPIERS v3.0.1
Change log
This is a patch release, with a modified SPIERS update notification system. The following has been changed since the last v3.0.0.
SPIERSalign
- No changes.
SPIERSedit:
- No changes.
SPIERSview:
- No changes.
SPIERSversion (utility):
- No changes.
SPIERS common files (used by all programs):
- Modified update checking system. The program will no longer try to download the latest release, instead it will inform the user of a new release and show a URL to download it from.
Release information:
Linux
Build instructions are included in the readme. Any Linux users interested in a package are encouraged to contact palaeoware@gmail.com so we can assess demand.
Windows
A zip containing all required binaries can be downloaded from the assets above. Alternatively an installer is provided. See notes below:
Note 1: the .zip archive contains all SPIERS programs (SPIERSalign, SPIERSedit, and SPIERSview). The .zip can be extracted and the programs run by double clicking the .exe files in the ./bin folder. All the required libraries have been included and are found in the ./bin folder.
Note 2: The windows installer will not overwrite any pre-existing SPIERS <= v2.21 installations. However, it will set the default program for all SPIERS files (.spe, .spv, .sp2, .spf, and .vaxml) to to use the newly installed version.
Mac
Not currently provided as the Palaeoware team don't have access to a Mac with VTK installed. If you happen to be in a position to help, please do get in touch.
w:spiers-software.org/
SPIERS v3.0.0
Change log
This is the first official release of SPIERS 3.X following two release candidates. The following has been changed since the last v3.0.0-rc.1
SPIERSalign
- Linux builds can now be launched by double clicking the binary.
- Registry locations modified.
SPIERSedit:
- Linux builds can now be launched by double clicking the binary.
- Error in curve interpolation on Linux fixed.
- Zoom error loading zoom now fixed.
- .spe file version changed to 3.
- Registry locations modified.
- Bug fixes and code tidying.
SPIERSview:
- Linux builds can now be launched by double clicking the binary.
- Progress bars correctly reset on export, and file extensions automatically added to all files.
- ... and several more minor bug fixes and code tidying.
SPIERSversion (utility):
- No changes.
SPIERS common files (used by all programs):
- No changes
Release information:
Linux
Build instructions are included in the readme. Any Linux users interested in a package are encouraged to contact palaeoware@gmail.com so we can assess demand.
Windows
A zip containing all required binaries can be downloaded from the assets above. Alternatively an installer is provided. See notes below:
Note 1: the .zip archive contains all SPIERS programs (SPIERSalign, SPIERSedit, and SPIERSview). The .zip can be extracted and the programs run by double clicking the .exe files in the ./bin folder. All the required libraries have been included and are found in the ./bin folder.
Note 2: The windows installer will not overwrite any pre-existing SPIERS <= v2.21 installations. However, it will set the default program for all SPIERS files (.spe, .spv, .sp2, .spf, and .vaxml) to to use the newly installed version.
Mac
Not currently provided as the Palaeoware team don't have access to a Mac with VTK installed. If you happen to be in a position to help, please do get in touch.
w:spiers-software.org/
SPIERS v3.0.0-rc.2
Note: This is a pre-release of SPIERSedit (v3.0.0-rc.2).
Change log
The following has been changed since the last v3.0.0-rc.1 release:
SPIERSalign
- Bug fixes and code tidying.
SPIERSedit:
- Minor display change to the Output settings tab, to allow for better alignment on all screen resolutions.
- Bug fixes and code tidying.
SPIERSview:
- Allowed screen capture to save in any locally-supported image format.
- Has an upgraded Scale Grid. With the following new features: 1) has all setting saved in the SPV files); 2) allows the minor grid lines to be turned on/off; allows minor grid line values to be turned on/off; 3) allowed the value font size to be altered; has a Scale Grid reset option; 4) will cope with scales between ~999m to 0.00001 um; 5) will change units accordingly at set break points; 6) major grid lines and values are now in bold compared to minor lines/values.
- ... and several more minor bug fixes and code tidying.
SPIERSversion (utility):
- Small utility now packaged with SPIERS to show the current internal version number of .spv, .sp2, .vaxml files. This is to aid identification of older SPIERSedit/view written files for testing compatibility of newer SPIERS versions.
SPIERS common files (used by all programs):
- Moved SPIERS program theme/styling to common files, along with the resource files.
- Moved common logos to this location.
- Palaeoware logo has been updated.
Release information:
Linux
Any Linux users willing to test a Linux build should contact palaeoware@gmail.com.
Windows
A zip containing all required binaries can be downloaded from the assets above. Alternatively an installer is provided. See notes below:
Note 1: the .zip archive contains all SPIERS programs (SPIERSalign, SPIERSedit, and SPIERSview). The .zip can be extracted and the programs run by double clicking the .exe files in the ./bin folder. All the required libraries have been included and are found in the ./bin folder.
Note 2: The windows installer will not overwrite any pre-existing SPIERS <= v2.21 installations. However, it will set the default program for all SPIERS files (.spe, .spv, .sp2, .spf, and .vaxml) to to use the newly installed version.
SPIERS v3.0.0-rc.1
Note: This is a pre-release of SPIERSedit (v3.0.0-rc.1).
Change log:
The following has been changed since the last release.
SPIERSalign
- Added program wide theme.
- Numerous bug fixes and code tidying.
- Re-jigged main menu.
- Added palaeoware branding.
- Added online documentation (ReadTheDocs) for the manual with menu links under "About".
- Added menu links to github palaeoware repository for SPIERSalign and github issues/request url.
SPIERSedit:
- Added program wide theme.
- Numerous bug fixes and code tidying.
- Re-jigged main menu.
- Added palaeoware branding.
- Added online documentation (ReadTheDocs) for the manual with menu links under "About".
- Added menu links to github palaeoware repository for SPIERSedit and github issues/request url.
SPIERSview:
- Updated VTK from v7.0 to v8.1.
- Added program wide theme.
- New full screen mode.
- Touch screen compatibility.
- Numerous bug fixes and code tidying.
- Re-jigged main menu.
- Additional shortcut keys.
- Added palaeoware branding.
- Added online documentation (ReadTheDocs) for the manual with menu links under "About".
- Added menu links to github palaeoware repository for SPIERSview and github issues/request url.
SPIERS common files (used by all programs):
- Transferred to semantic versioning (v2.0.0)
- Centralised the SPIERS software version number.
Release information:
Linux
Any Linux users willing to test a Linux build should contact palaeoware@gmail.com.
Windows
A zip containing binaries can be downloaded from the assets above.
Note: the .zip archive contains all SPIERS programs (SPIERSalign, SPIERSedit, and SPIERSview). The .zip can be extracted and the programs run by double clicking the .exe files in the ./bin folder. All the required libraries have been included and are found in the ./bin folder.