| Version | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 7.00 |
The Layers-on-Nanotube model was added, including the Modified tube layer variant. The single row variant of the Layers-on-Sphere model was implemented. Intensity simulation was implemented. The Model Layout window was enhanced; drawing errors were corrected. Reorganised Parameters window. Results windows were renamed. New data file version (2.3). Several new messages. Minor bugs were corrected. New chapters in the Users' Manual (Intensity Simulation, Layers-on-Nanotube Model). |
Sept. 2011 |
| 6.13 |
The following, rare errors were corrected:
when an XPS Reduced Data Exchange file is opened and the default model type is not Homogeneous, an error occurred. When a modified example file is saved, always the Save As… command invoked. |
Nov. 2010 |
| 6.12 |
When the Results window is minimized and a new line is inserted into the Elements or Intensity window, the program crashed. Sizing errors of Chart and Transmission windows were corrected. |
Sept. 2010 |
| 6.11 | The following, very infrequent error was corrected: when an XPS Reduced Data Exchange file contains unidentifiable element entries, the sum of the percentage composition may exceed the 100 %. | May 2010 |
| 6.10 |
The Open Example… command was added. The ‘magic’ of example files was implemented. The omit state of elements can be changed in the Layer Calculation window. When a line cannot be found in the library, available lines are listed in the error message window. Redesigned Model Summary window. The Save As… command offers the user´s document folder. |
Jan. 2010 |
| 6.00 |
New transmission file types were implemented (NPL, Unifit, Table, Poly 0). Improved IMFP calculation for the Homogeneous model (Gries method, extended Separate options). Displaying the calculated IMFP values of the Homogeneous model. Redesigned Layer Calculation window. New items in Parameters window. New data file version (2.2). The Data Wizard can be started automatically. Minor bugs were corrected. |
Oct. 2009 |
| 5.04 |
An error of loading results of structured models (may cause crash) is corrected. |
Aug. 2008 |
| 5.03 |
The annoying error of the Paste Table command (inserting non-printable characters into cells) is corrected. The Shift + Copy Table command was implemented. |
Jul. 2008 |
| 5.02 |
A window sizing error (causing crash) is corrected. |
Jan. 2008 |
| 5.01 |
The improper handling of file extensions of Template files is corrected. The error in Model Layout window, when the polyhedral model is not defined, is corrected. Enhanced checking of equations at island type models using Angle Dependent experiments. |
Dec. 2007 |
| 5.00 |
The Layers-on-Polyhedron model type was added. The Multiline Approach for the homogeneous model was added. Reorganised Parameters and Notes windows. Internal editing of transmission files. The Template file type was introduced. Improved error checking of element data and entry accelerator in Element window. Rewritten, enhanced window handling and auto/manual resizing. Enhanced HTML-based help system. Cell copy from Results window. New data file version (2.0). Several new messages. New application examples. Minor bugs were corrected. New chapters in the Users' Manual (Template Files, Multiline Approach, Layers-on-Polyhedron Model, Polyhedron Editor Window). |
Aug. 2007 |
| 4.10 |
Reading of version 1.1 XPS Reduced Data Exchange File was implemented. |
Oct. 2005 |
| 4.00 |
The Oxide-Layer model type was added. New AL calculation method was added (Cumpson-Seah) for the structured models. The input window calculator was added. IMFP and thickness measure conversion was added. Enhanced selection of Autofit initial parameters (fewer overflow error). Reading of XPS Reduced Data Exchange File (version 1.0) was implemented. Extended library (version 4.0) with more line entries; erroneous library items were corrected. New data file version (1.43). Minor bugs were corrected. New application examples. New chapters in the Users' Manual (Calculator in the Input Windows, Oxide-Layer Model, Contact). |
Sept. 2005 |
| 3.00 |
Experiments recorded at various angles of emission can be calculated together (Angle dependent experiments set, 'ARXPS'). New IMFP calculation methods were added (Tanuma-Powell-Penn, Gries) for the structured models. New data file version (1.42). New library version (3.0). Minor bugs were corrected. New chapters in the Users' Manual (Inelastic Mean Free Path, Step by Step). |
Oct. 2003 |
| 2.10 |
The Model Layout window was added. The content of the Chart window can be copied and printed directly. New normalisation types (Oxide mass %, Oxide mass ratio). Minor bugs were corrected. |
Apr. 2002 |
| 2.01 |
Layer (forward) link bug was corrected. Parameters error caused by older version data files were corrected. |
Nov. 2001 |
| 2.00 |
The least squares fitting of the model parameters (Autofit) feature was added. New model types (Islands-on-Sphere, Islands-on-Cylinder). Multilayer (repeated layer structures) feature. Enhanced data and model checking. Several new messages. New data file version (1.30). Reorganised Parameters window. Colours of the program components are controlled by the system colours set in the Control Panel of the operating system. |
Sept. 2001 |
| 1.20 |
The Data Wizard was added to help filling the tables. Drag and drop file open. The start bitmap and data file icons were merged to the application file. |
Oct. 2000 |
| 1.12 |
The development was migrated to Visual Basic 6.0. The items of the atom location matrix in the Model window can be real numbers instead of integers. New data file version (1.20). Title editing feature and new messages were added. Minor printing and window handling errors were corrected. |
Sept. 2000 |
| 1.11 |
Pop-up menu for editing cells in input windows was added. Few minor bugs were corrected (found by the author's four-year-old son). |
Jan. 2000 |
| 1.10 |
The Islands-on-Plane model was added. The intensity comparison graph was introduced to help layer thickness calculations. User selectable source energy. Improved help file and manual. New data file version (1.12). Several minor bugs were corrected. |
Dec. 1999 |
| 1.00 |
The first release of XPS MultiQuant. It was developed using Microsoft Visual Basic 4.0 Professional Edition. |
Oct. 1999 |
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