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FAMOS Version History

Stay up to date with the development of FAMOS since 2017. This page provides a chronological overview of all versions, new features, and improvements in our powerful measurement and analysis software.


2026

  • Cloud storage file support in Apache Parquet format (Preview, import and export)
  • Preview for MDF4 file test comments before loading (even with huge files)
  • Improved interactive measurement window (math, layout and legend)
  • Improved QuickView plot (time axis, line style)
  • More powerful file export templates, especially for Excel and CSV

2025

  • Improved Usability in File Browser (Path display, automatic data sources for default FAMOS and STUDIO folders)
  • Improved import and export of audio files in WAV format
  • Improved import of field-bus logs (MDF4, BLF and more)

2024

  • Curve Preview in data source browser
  • Improved measurement window in curve window
  • More analysis directly in curve window using the mouse, e.g. frequency spectrum, histogram
  • Data Editor always on top of main window by default
  • More robust .raw file preview in Windows Explorer

2023

  • Extended context menu in data source browser - now working like Windows Explorer
  • Automatic refresh of data source browser
  • File name filter in data source browser
  • QuickView window docked into corner for easier access
  • File format import list can be shortened
  • Channel selection dialog when importing files with many channels (e.g. fieldbus log files)
  • Curve preview in Windows Explorer

2022

  • Support for importing CAN-FD log files, improvements for HDF5 import

2021

  • Support for importing texts with special characters in Unicode UTF-8 or UTF-16
  • Temporarily hide channels in curve windows by click on legend entry

7.5 (2020)

  • More flexible CSV file import incl. thousands separator
  • Support for HFD5 data files common in scientific applications

7.4 (2019)

  • Faster population of the data source browser for network drives
  • Faster plotting of large data sets using the new imc3 file format and automatic envelope curve calculation
  • Easier curve window operation on 4K monitors by enlarged toolbar buttons

7.3 (2018)

  • Variable list can be extended by columns showing Length, Unit, Sampling rate and more, which can be sorted by
  • Flexible filter possibilities in variable list for better handling of large number of channels
  • Configurable tree structuring based e.g. on Period separator in channels names for better handling of large number of channels

7.2 (2017)

  • Better order in variable list by Natural Sorting - e.g. Channel2 before Channel10

2026

  • Improved AI Assistant
  • More powerful interval-based & periodic signal processing
  • Easier usage of Panel page templates for reporting and analysis
  • Vibration filter flat(h) according to ISO 5349-1 and ISO 8041-1 for hand-transmitted vibration
  • Simplified use of ~10 functions (handling events, A/B/C rating, envelope calculation etc.)

2025

  • AI Assistant Beta version to aid in creating analysis sequences
  • Further acoustic analysis functions (LEQ, LEQT, Sound pressure level, sound exposure level)
  • Easier determination of min and max events in data (New Function FindExtrema)
  • Easier cutting of data till the end of a channel (New Function XValue)
  • Easier handling of ECU and GPS channels, as Dots in Names are no longer special characters
  • Simplified removal of sections from data (New Function RemoveSamplesEx)

2024

  • Function Favourites pre-configured by default for easy access to common functions
  • New display and edit window for text variables and text arrays
  • New Start Page for more assistants and templates to get started
  • New demo project for fatigue & durability applications

2023

  • Direct renaming of variables and editing of values, units etc. in variables list
  • Function Assistants offer auto completion for variable namens
  • Function Help follows function assistant by highlighting help for current parameter

2022

  • FFT and Spec functions now support direct resampling to a power-of-2 length
  • FFT and Spec function can directly process datasets of length 1000 and similar (Mixed-Radix method)
  • Increased max size of dataset for FFT, Spec and iFFT functions (up to 2^27 samples)

2021

  • New function SoundIntensityThirds
  • New option for Rainflow calculation according to  HCM algorithm
  • Simplified creation of number vectors - direct statement of formulas etc. supported

7.5 (2020)

  • Improved moving statistics functions (MvMean, MvRMS etc.) by increased window sizes at same reduction rates

7.4 (2019)

  • Easier cutting out of sections of data of a known length
  • Calculation of acoustic sharpness
  • Calculation of loudness and specific loudness updated to ISO 532-1:2017
  • Calculation of order spectra now also related to time, additionally to RPM (Function OtrTimeOrderSpectrum)

7.3 (2018)

  • Variable or measurement names in measurement list copied to sequence editor by double click for better handling of test runs
  • Mathematical range detection e.g. for gear ratio in transmissions (Functions CodeRange and RangeSet)
  • More possibilities to calculate correlations between signals (Function CorrCoeff)
  • Simplified conversion of angle signals to other ranges or calculations avoiding value jumps
  • Strain gauge rosette calculations
  • Analysis of pulsed signals (Function PulseDuration)
  • Easier use of the function assistants by direct drag&drop of input variables

7.2 (2017)

  • Easier picking of matching analysis functions by keyword search in function list
  • Easier cutting down the function list by simpler Favorite handling
  • Electrical Power Measurement (Function Power1 etc.)
  • Massively simplified and accelerated analysis of periodic signals (Function IntervalFromLevel etc.)
  • Easier composition of analysis sequences by multi-line capability of boilerplates
  • Restructured function help text design for better readability and for links to related functions
  • Easier creation of vectors by e.g.  a = [1,2,3,4]
  • Easier assignment of hexadecimal values using direct statements like 0x1F

2026

  • Easier encryption of projects
  • Hilbert transformation for envelope calculation
  • Easier appending of numbers to texts just with + operator
  • Library of Eurocode3 SN curves for durability analysis (EN 1993-1-9)
  • High-resolution clock handling
  • Faster handling of large numbers of test runs (1000+)
  • Python 3.14 support

2025

  • Advanced analysis
  • Easier handling of mixes of equidistant and timestamped data (Functions XYof, CmpX, CmpY)
  • Improved company-wide analysis standardization
  • Simplified scripted variable handling (New functions VarShowCw, VarDelete, VarRename, VarSave, VarGetNames?)
  • Durability shaker signal generation from Rainflow Matrices now with randomization
  • Support for Python 3.13 and Numpy 2.1

2024

  • Sequence Functions now support optional parameters
  • Easier access to "Save current session" feature
  • Frequently used sequences, panels etc. can be pinned on the new Start Page for easy access

2023

  • Processing functions for gaps, invalid samples and replacement values
  • Value range extended to 10^100, resolution improved to 10^-100
  • Python 3.11 support

2022

  • Multi-Core parallel processing for complex analysis sequences
  • Easier handling of variable Groups using GrConcat and GrPart
  • Cut function for Text Arrays
  • Support for calling Python code to analyze data

2021

  • Improved support for Text Arrays including sorting, removal of duplicates or entries according to regular expressions
  • Block comments supported using (* and *)
  • Easier statement of quote characters in texts
  • Sequence editor statements can spread across multiple lines
  • Extended Join function to concatenate channels
  • Solving differential equations
  • Lossless import of binary files for interpretation within FAMOS

7.5 (2020)

  • Extraction of frames from videos for mathematical image and video analysis
  • Easier usage of Sub Sequences using drag & drop
  • Easier duplication of Sub Sequences using copy & paste

7.4 (2019)

  • Block folding supported in sequence editor
  • More options for syntax highlighting
  • Improved code overview by highlighting all search results simultaneously in sequence editor
  • More powerful Searching and Replacing in sequence editor using regular expressions like ComplexSpectrum(.*?)8192
  • Simplified movement of breakpoints and bookmarks in sequence editor by mouse
  • Better overview of projects by new row for last change date
  • Easier utilization of Groups for batch processing using GrExpand to dissolve groups
  • Function ShockResponseSpectrum supplemented by new models, e.g. pseudo velocity (PVSS)
  • Simulation of single degree of freedom systems (SDOF)

7.3 (2018)

  • New Matrix calculations for Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, interpolation, splitting and joining matrices
  • Interface to R for complex statistical calculations
  • Performance boost for loops that build up data sets (Function AppendLoop)
  • Utilizing Logic Circuit behavior for various event-based data analysis purposes (Functions Monoflop, FlipFlop, SamplesGate)
  • Calculation of zeros of polynomials (Function PolynomRoots)
  • Sequence editor can show line numbers
  • Font size easily adjustable in sequence editor by Ctrl + Mouse wheel
  • Easier to understand sequences by automatic indenting

7.2 (2017)

  • New Matrix functions for multiplication, inverting or solving the set of linear equations described by a matrix (Functions MatrixMult, MatrixInverse and SolveLinEq)
  • Extended determination of acquired signal parameters like resonance frequency, damping factor etc. by nonlinear function approximation (Function ApproNonLin)
  • Improved handling of texts and text arrays including Search and Replace using regular expressions like AB(.*?)8192
  • Easier sample-by-sample calculations using the keyword "foreach value"
  • Access to databases using the Database Kit
  • Direct highlight of the matching variable in the variable list using Ctrl + T in sequence editor
  • Easier checking of Variable Values by mouse tooltip in sequence editor
  • Acceleration of sequences with loops

2026

  • New horizontal bar graph mode
  • Markers and Measurement Cursors exactly on samples
  • Easier access to plot customizaion, markers and overview zoom (revised toolbar)
  • Easier creation of xy and scatter plots

2025

  • Semi-transparent curve overlays introduced
  • Faster design of curve plots using 1-click toggling between configuration topics
  • Extended Polar plot possibilities
  • Overview list of customized default settings

2024

  • More Polar Diagram styles for wind power industry, shaft vibration and acoustics applications
  • New automatic y axis scaling while keeping the zero line at center
  • Stacked curve display now has individual y axis scaling by default
  • Further customization options for curve legends
  • Markers can display amount a line is shifted by

2023

  • New assistant for plotting channels as stacked display, GPS plots, color maps, third-octave spectra and more
  • New Bubble Plot display style
  • Possibility to fill area between two lines
  • Interactive curve windows embedded in MS Office documents for interactive reports

2022

  • Improved curve window handling on touch screens
  • Zooming of axes by dragging one end of the scale

2021

  • Stop-motion video reports
  • New option to fill the area below a curve
  • Interactive markers for order lines in frequency spectra and hyperbolic frequency lines in order spectra
  • Embedding pictures into curve windows at any coordinates (using variables)
  • Inserting freely designable texts into curve windows at any coordinates

7.5 (2020)

  • More intuitively meaningful diagrams by freely placeable axis ticks with custom label
  • Font in legend customizable

7.4 (2019)

  • Higher diagram quality and smaller file size in PDF or MS Office reports by supporting real vector graphics that can be indefinitely magnified

7.3 (2018)

  • Easier transfer of a curve window configuration to another window by copy & paste
  • 2D cut in color maps can now also be linked to other curve windows in y direction

2026

  • Master layouts for harmonized headers & footers on report and dialog Panel pages
  • Control FAMOS UI elements for straightforward workflows when using custom projects (new function UIAction, extended SetOption)
  • New widget for forcing numeric or text pattern input (MaskedEdit)
  • More robust GUI customization in connection with custom projects (sandboxing)

2025

  • Easier sequence-based creation of distinct diagrams through auto generation of the sequences from curve windows
  • Easier toggling between Panel GUI design and code logic
  • Easier usage of large fonts in own GUIs
  • Extended design options for Table widget
  • New progress bar widget

2024

  • Projects can have preview pictures
  • Direct jump from Panel widget to corresponding sequence code for easier logic creation with custom GUI
  • Last cursor position in sequences is remembered for time saving when developing GUI logic
  • Password widget
  • Tooltips on widgets
  • Hiding tab headers and complete pages now possible
  • Easier access to XConfig2 tool for company-wide deployment
  • Popup dialog available for interactive variable selection
  • More customization options for Tables and Datagrids (programmatically control row and column count in Tables, alternating row colors in DataGrid)
  • Better control over files contained in Projects (Embedded storage of videos, file list display)

2023

  • New TreeView widget for interactive selection of functions, modes, thresholds etc.
  • Easier hiding or deactivation of widgets by variable assignment
  • Support for text arrays by Panel widgets
  • Improved support for Excel interface (text arrays, print areas, conditional formatting, files with multiple sheets)
  • Export of Text Arrays as text or Excel file

2022

  • Programmatically determine Panel page name and index
  • Widget arrangement to common width, height or distance in one click

2021

  • Mouse Movement or Clicks in curves can trigger automated responses
  • New widgets for selection of and navigating through time windows and value ranges
  • New widget SpinEdit for easily increasing and decreasing values by mouse or keyboard
  • More color and style customization varieties for labels and tables
  • Text formatting in text boxes, labels and tables
  • Input mode for tables
  • Panel display of Variable Properties instead of value supported
  • Performance increase for sequence functions by working with parameter references

7.5 (2020)

  • Creation of own functions ("sequence functions") with parameter lists, help texts and optional encryption to protect custom algorithms
  • Easier deployment across departments and companies using XConfig2
  • Easier scripted reaction to variable types passed using VerifyVar()
  • Easier reaction to errors during processing own sequences using OnError(), ThrowError(), new debugger option, LogTrace() and more
  • Easier control of Panel Elements by suggestions for Widget names

7.4 (2019)

  • Password-protection of sequence code behind Panel pages
  • Improved user experience with custom GUIs: Panel Pages can now act as popup dialogs, possible so far only using the dialog editor
  • Improved interactive selection possibilities for users of custom GUIs by using new RadioGroup Widget in dialogs
  • Improved keyboard operation of custom dialogs by freely setting the tab order of widgets
  • Improved configuration of Projects by embedding import and export definitions, DLL interfaces and data source folders
  • Showing and hiding of Panel pages can be automated
  • Better integration of MS Excel for report creation by various new remote control functions
  • Text-to-speech function

7.3 (2018)

  • New Widget for interactive file selection including folder tree similar to Windows Explorer
  • Improved interactive selection possibilities for users of custom GUIs by using new RadioGroup Widget in Panel pages
  • Improved user experience with custom GUIs: Buttons can be color shaded
  • Widget Repository and Panel Page Repository for faster creation of similar Panel Pages from templates
  • Easier design of custom GUIs by directly moving all Widgets by keyboard
  • Remote control of MS PowerPoint for report creation

7.2 (2017)

  • Easier error handling using the function Verify
  • Easier check for signal similarity (Function Equal)
  • More flexible sub sequences possible because they can now determine the number of parameters passed (Function VarGetInit)
  • Easier processing of whole folders by further file system functions (FsGetFileNames, FsFileExists, FsPathCombine)
  • Incorporation of web content in analysis processes, e.g. for backward geocoding (Functions HttpGetText etc.)
  • Easier adoption of Panel Pages to current screen resolution
  • Improved user experience in custom GUIs: Buttons can include pictures

2026

  • New suffix “+AI” for Professional and Enterprise editions
  • Functions for database access and railway comfort vibration filters now included in Enterprise edition

2023

  • Improved 4K multi-monitor support
  • Minimum Windows version increased to Windows 10 1607

2021

  • Facelift
  • Enlarged icons on 4K monitors
  • Purely 64-Bit Software, 32-Bit version discontinued

7.3 (2018)

  • Minimum Windows Version increased to Windows 7

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