Software Release NoticeReference Stations

Date:27 January 2003

Product: Micro-Manager and Micro-Manager Pro

Subject: Version 2.1.00 Software Release Notice

Number: MM 2003-01

Introduction:

Ashtech Micro-Manager, version 2.0.00, is a no-cost upgrade to all registered Ashtech Micro-Manager users. This upgrade is available by FTP from ftp://ftp.thalesnavigation.com/software/Micro-Manager/.

New Features in Version 2.0.00

The following lists the new features of Version 2.0.00.

  1. Added logic to detect whether a connected receiver supports the use of an external clock. If the receiver does not, then Micro-Manager removes the Window allowing the user to set the external clock.
  2. Added support for Ranger mode 7 available in Firmware CN00 to Micro-Manager and UpackU12.
  3. Added the RINEX smoothing option to the set of parameters editable in the RINEX/SITE Header Table.
  4. Added support for the iCGRS receiver. Menus are context-sensitive according to the receiver type.
  5. Added Toolbar buttons and corresponding graphics on menus.
  6. Added position cut and paste to all position edit and display window elements.
  7. Receiver message parser modified to be more adaptive to message delays (such as found in radio modems).
  8. Added new low-level timer/task switch functionality to significantly reduce CPU load during Zmodem transfer.
  9. Increased RS-232 status line change message timeout during a firmware upload.
  10. If, during a firmware upload via modem, the link appears to completely drop, the Z-Modem transfer will now be canceled within Micro-Manager.
  11. Added support to assist in the configuration of an iCGRS receiver (i.e., help with the IP configuration).
  1. Added a new utility added called TRUMP (Thales Resident U-File unpacking Management Program), which provides an automated U-file unpacking and management facility. TRUMP is a standalone utility that scans user-specified directories for the arrival of U-Files (such as in an FTP push from an iCGRS receiver). Once a U-File is found, TRUMP will decompress that file (using UpackU12), perform user-specified RINEX conversions (using a RINEX Site/Header table), and execute user-configured Post-Convert Commands.

Information on Demonstration Releases

The Demonstration Release of Micro-Manager is freely distributed over the Internet or available on diskette. The Demo version has a greatly reduced capability compared to the fully functioning version, but it does not require a sentinel key. The demo version disallows the following: 1) all file download and delete features, 2) editing of receiver control parameters, 3) the command-line features, and 4) post download commands. You may use the demo version to view the receiver operation but are prohibited from controlling the receiver. The demo version is available at ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/software/Micro-Manager/.

Product Update Procedure

  1. Uninstall any existing version of Micro-Manager using Add/Remove Programs in the Windows Control Panel. Do not un-install the Rainbow Sentinel Drivers.
  1. Install Micro-Manager version 2.0.00.
  1. Use the original product ID number received with the original copy of Micro-Manager.

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