FAMOS Version History

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