Origin 2018b Features

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ORG-17657

Allow importing data directly into embedded matrix in worksheet when performing batch processing

Allow importing data directly into embedded matrix in worksheet during batch processing

If the embedded matrix exits in the analysis template, batch processing support importing data or image to the embeded matrix. Besides,  drag and drop to import data or image to opened analysis template is also supported.

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ORG-17656

Batch Plot dialog now combines options for Book, Sheet and Column into one dialog

Batch Plot dialog now combines options for Book, Sheet and Column into one dialog

Batch Plotting GUI Improvements

• Combine Batch Plot with Book, Sheet and Column into one dialog. There is Batch Plot with dropdown list on the top of the dialog.

• Matching conditions to filter book/sheet are moved on top of the book/sheet list.

• Batch plotting menus and toolbar buttons also combine into single button and menu.

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ORG-16656

New App to distribute multiple files across multiple cores for faster Batch Processing

New App to distribute multiple files across multiple cores for faster Batch Processing

Select the Analyis Template and data files. Then specify how many cores to be used. The files will be distributed to multiple instances of Origin running on each core. App can be used to monitor progress. Once all tasks are finished, a consolidated summary report can be created with results from each core combined into one table.

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ORG-17383

Save Batch Processing dialog settings into Analysis Template

Save Batch Processing dialog settings into Analysis Template

When using an Analysis template in Batch Process dialog, the batch processing dialog settings will be saved into the analysis template so that the next time this analysis template is loaded in Batch Process dialog, no need to set batch processing setting again. 

A system variable @bst is used to control the behavior.

0 : always no save settings;
1 (default): always save settings;
-1: pop up msg to ask.

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ORG-17526

Some rule changes to batch processing

Some rule changes to batch processing for no dialogue and no interaction,

We tend to have no dialogue, no interaction, in batch process. So the rule of batch process now becomes to:

1. Before doing any batch process, user must make sure the input files format should be match with the last import settings in .ogw or filter in UFF.

2. Last import setting must be used when check on "Use Import Setting in Workbook". filter file will be used when uncheck "Use Import Setting in Workbook".

3. when filter is used, the proper filter should match: a. input file extension must be match with filters setting. b. filter file format must be match with last import settings in ogw.

Once user make analysis template with import ASCII, that means the template is only used for ASCII file. If user want to it for other type file, they must import another file from MENU and save analysis template again.

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ORG-15328

Support to add data from many sheets/books into a combined graph or an existing graph

Add data from many sheets/books into a combined graph or an existing graph

• Add data from many different sheets/books into an existing graph

  • E.g. After plotting a multiple panel graph with data in one worksheet/book, user wants to add data from other sheet/book to same graph. 

• Add data from many sheets/books into a combined graph.

  • After plotting a complicated graph with data in one book with several sheets, user wants to create a similar new graph with all data in another book with different number of sheets

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APPS-373

Distributed Batch Processing

Batch processing with multiple Origin instances.

Download Distributed Batch Processing app from the page and install the app.

This app is capable of batch processing with analysis template using multiple Origin instances in background.

Click the app icon to bring up the dialog, then provide the desired settings, and then click the Run button to start the batch processing. Note: there is a sample project together with this app. You can open the sample folder by right clicking on the icon of this app, and then choose Show Samples Folder from the context menu. In this folder, you can use the provided template and follow the note to get how to use this app.

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APPS-419

Toolbar Maker

Help to create simple and personal toolbar buttons that run script.

Download Toolbar Maker app from the page and install the app.

Simply select an image for buttons, enter the tooltip, enter or copy-paste an existing LabTalk script, and click a button to generate a user-defined toolbar named Toolbar Maker.

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ORG-17614

Fitting: Accuracy of p-value has been improved in nonlinear fit results.

Fitting: Accuracy of p-value improved in nonlinear fit results

Calculate the P value more accurately for tcdf and fdcf significance levels in Nonlinear Fitting Tools.

Change code to calculate P value for tcdf and fcdf in fitting tools for significance

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ORG-17385

Fitting: Standard error on derived parameters is now included in the parameter Summary table

Fitting: Standard error on derived parameters included in the parameter Summary table

Output the SE of derived parameter and in the Summary table.

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ORG-16540

Fitting: Implicit Function now support Integral

Fitting: Implicit Function supports Integral

Support to define Implicit Function with integral in the Fitting Function Organizer and Fitting Function Builder

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ORG-17236

Fitting: Sample Curve and Equation Preview images are included when transferring FDF files from older version.

Fitting: Sample Curve and Equation Preview images included when transferring FDF files from older version.

Transfer User Files tool can now transfer also (if present) the picture files for the formula (.wmf) and the picture files for the sample curves (*.cuv) with fitting function file (*.fdf).

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ORG-16680

Fitting: Two new implicit fitting functions added for diode and solar cell data

Fitting: Two new implicit fitting functions added for diode and solar cell data

The SolarCellIV and ModDiode fitting functions are added in the Implicit Category.

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ORG-16252

Support auto install of fitting function and origin template when installing opx

Support auto install of fitting function and origin template when installing opx

1. Fitting function file(*.FDF) and origin template(*.otpu,*.otwu,*.otmu,etc) will be also installed after installing opx

2. Install Support Files is removed from package manager dialog.

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APPS-333

Rank Models

Fit and rank multiple functions to identify best fitting model.

Download Rank Models app from the page and install the app.

This app can fit and rank multiple functions ito identify the best fitting model for your data. The app works for XY and  XYZ data.

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ORG-16868

Support Plot Range for Dataset Identifier for Gadgets

Support Plot Range for Dataset Identifier for Gadgets

Added option "Plot Range" in the Dataset Identifier drop down list in all gadgets which have the combo.

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ORG-17267

Better hint indication when run Pro-only features in Regular version

Better hint indication when run Pro-only features in Regular version

1. In Regular Origin, if the project contains pro-only operation, the analysis clock will show in gray color.

1. In Regular Origin, if the project contains pro-only operation and users click the recalculate toolbar button, there is a warning message shown in Message Log window.

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ORG-14736

Peak Analysis:  New method for peak detection: Fourier Self Deconvolution

Peak Analysis:  New method for peak detection: Fourier Self Deconvolution

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ORG-17380

Signal Processing: Unit description added to metadata of STFT result

Signal Processing: Unit description added to metadata of STFT result

Support unit output in worksheet result of STFT.

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APPS-404

3D Smoother

Smooth 3D data.

Download 3D Smoother app from the page and install the app.

This app can be used to smooth 3D data from XYZ columns or a matrix. 

Features include:

• Support XYZ or matrix data

• Multiple smoothing methods like Adjacent-Averaging, Adjacent-Median, Negative Exponential etc.

• Support Grid Settings for smoothed data

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ORG-10828

Statistics: Frequency Count/Binning tool supports output format such as: 0-10, 10-20, etc.

Statistics: Frequency Count/Binning tool supports output format such as: 0-10, 10-20, etc.

2D Frequency Count/Binning output sheet creates 4  type columns ahead with following LongName: Bins of A, Bin Beginnings of A, Bin Centers of A, Bin Ends of A and create 3 label row : Bin Beginnings of B, Bin Centers of B, Bin Ends of B.

Frequency Counts output sheet creates 4  type columns ahead with following LongName: Bins, Bin Begin, Bin Centers , Bin Ends.

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ORG-16974

Statistics: Hidden column will be ignored when computing statistics on rows

Statistics: Hidden column will be ignored when computing statistics on rows

Hidden column should be ignored if do statistics on rows and other statistics tools

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ORG-12869

Statistics: PCA Loading plot and Biplot support improved plot labeling

Statistics: PCA Loading plot and Biplot support improved plot labeling

Principal Component Analysis: Loading plot and BiPlot use the latest design: plot label tab in Plot  details dialog, and update Axis Labels "Principal Component 1" to be "PC1", add the value of "Percentage of Variance" to the Units label 

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ORG-16287

Statistics: Stats on columns and rows will carry over Units from the source datasets

Statistics: Stats on columns and rows will carry over Units from the source datasets

Statistics on columns/Statistics on Rows, the result value will carry the same Unit as the source datasets.

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ORG-17701

ASCII Import:

In ASCII Import, Origin's auto determine header line may not work well for all user's data.

Origin's auto determine header line may not work well for all user's data.

One example is user wants to import files by removing all lines that start with # character.

In sush case, uncheck Auto Determine Subheader lines and then choose By Leading Character option and specify a leading char under Header Lines node in ImpASCII dialog. This option is also available on Header page of Import Wizard.

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ORG-17763

Improvements to labels in ASCII import dialog

Improvements to labels in ASCII import dialog

S1: Some label on ASCII dialog were changed:
1. Show blue hint "each character is treated as one delimiter" when the number of "Other Delimiters” is more than 1.
2. Multiple Delimiters --> Multiple Characters
3. Combine Delimiters as one Delimiter --> Treat Consecutive Delimiters as One (use a same label as ImpWiz)
4. Move "Header Lines" branch node above "File Structure" node, to be consistent with ImpWiz.

S2: Restrict editbox to allow single character input

On Import Wizard dialog, Data Columns page, the "Other" editbox is not allowed to enter more than 1 char.

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ORG-17309

Cluster Gadget supports clearing category information

Cluster Gadget supports clearing category information

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ORG-15752

Clone Import should trigger recalculation

Clone Import should trigger recalculation

Clone Import will trigger recalculation, even though the Recalculation is Manual.

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ORG-17791

Import data with Start New Columns mode will not overwrite empty columns with merged column labels

Import data with Start New Columns mode will not overwrite empty columns with merged column labels

If user merges some column labels e.g. Comments and import mode is set as Start New Columns. Then Origin will treat the merged column as a unit and check if 1st column in the unit is blank or not. If blank, import into it. If not, start new column after the unit and import there. 

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ORG-17791

Import data with Start New Columns mode will overwrite columns with missing values before creating additional columns

Import data with Start New Columns mode will overwrite columns with missing values before creating additional columns

Columns with missing values are still treated as columns with data. In the past, when user tried to import multiple data into same sheet with Multi-File Import mode set to Start New Columns, data will be imported into new columns after missing values columns. In 2018b, data will be imported into those missing value columns.

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ORG-16460

Start New Sheet import mode should extend to allow more sheets

Start New Sheet import mode should extend to allow more sheets

Maximum number of sheets in one book is 1024, so when Start New Columns to import more than 1024 files, will automatically create new book for importing later files if number of sheets in current Workbook arrives 1024.

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ORG-16604

CSV Import: Added option for starting new rows when importing multiple files

CSV Import: Added option for starting new rows when importing multiple files

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ORG-17562

impcsv always import data from specific columns range since Origin2018

impcsv always import data from specific columns range since Origin2018

Added a system variable @IAR for  impCSV and impMSExcel import tools, when Highlight a column to import CSV or Excel file:

@IAR=1(default): Import data from CSV or Excel file from the first column.

@IAR=0: Import data from CSV or Excel file into the highlighted column.

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ORG-17662

MDF Import: Significant improvement to speed of MDF Import

MDF Import: Significant improvement to speed of MDF Import

Tested with very large MDF file provided by user. It used to take more than 1 hour to import the data. In Origin 2018b, it takes only about 1 minute.

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ORG-6175

More wav format wanted

impWav supports importing 24bit .wav file and multi-channel .wav file.

1. impWav supports importing 24bit .wav file.

2. impWav supports importing multi-channel .wav file.

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ORG-17648

Partial Column Import in impBRUKER dialog

Partial Import node is added in BRUKER OPUS import dialog to import part of columns.

Partial Import node is added in BRUKER OPUS import dialog to import part of columns.

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ORG-17036

Support the import Excel theme created from old version

Support the import Excel theme created from old version

Support using import Excel themes from old versions in Origin 2018b, before using the old theme, need to run some scripts to convert it.

run.loadoc("originlab\theme_convert.cpp", 16);//Run this script to load the convert theme function.

and then:

1. theme_file_convert_for("impExcel", "impMSExcel", "import_injekt_excel") //Convert single impExcel theme to impMSExcel theme.