VERSION 17.2.29

Updated Sep 05 2024

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Tool Wizard	Tool Wizard is now opened as non-modal so you can switch windows
Feature	Various	Added a blue border to identify which list box is receiving the data on double-click
Bug Fix	Generic	When clicking on Sigma Magic button, the windows were changing to another workbook
Bug Fix	Histogram	For some data sets, there was an error when computing the bin sizes
Bug Fix	License Key	Additional feedback message added if user enters the wrong license key

VERSION 17.2.28

Updated Aug 27 2024

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Visualization	Added additional capabilities for Data Visualization
Feature	Monte Carlo	Added improved real-time plots for simulated data
Feature	Monte Carlo	Added tornado and spider diagrams for analysis outputs
Feature	Generic	Improved algorithms to speed up execution for larger data sets
Bug Fix	Spaghetti Diagram	Fixed an issue with opening of dialog box for this analysis
Bug Fix	Compare Data Sets	Loading up of summarized data for discrete data sets
Bug Fix	Sample Size	Dialog box was not letting user to change the delta value
Bug Fix	Monte Carlo	Function values for percentiles was not working properly for regions with comma separator
Bug Fix	Generic	Tool Wizard was not showing the menus when user clicks on "Help Me Choose" - issue fixed
Bug Fix	VSM	When adding data to an icon, the icon was moving after addition and required an additional user click.

VERSION 17.1.25

Updated June 18 2024

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Regression	Ability to standardize data for continuous predictors and select reference values for categorical predictors.
Feature	ANOVA	Combine all the residual analysis charts into one Four-in-One chart (impacts Regression, DOE).
Feature	DOE	Use actual variable names in DOE uncoded equation instead of coded variables.
Feature	Regression	Ability to do forward selection and best subsets for regression models.
Feature	DOE	Ability to delete multiple selected terms at the same time for Included Terms.
Bug Fix	Control Charts	Was not calculating the control limits properly when using include/exclude data points for certain charts.
Bug Fix	DOE	Center Points were not showing correctly on some DOE analysis graphs.
Bug Fix	DOE	Algorithm to determine which terms cannot be estimated in DOE analysis has been updated.
Bug Fix	Generic	Simplify exit procedures when quitting from Excel.
Bug Fix	DOE	On some computers, the DOE graphs were not appearing properly.
Bug Fix	Generic	On some computers, had an issue of freezing when closing Excel files.
Bug Fix	DOE, Regression	Added a check that variable names should not contain special characters that could cause confusion for predictions.
Bug Fix	DOE	Updated the algorithm for handling dropping of terms when there are no P values using SSQ. Ensure 3rd order significant effects are also captured.

VERSION 17.0.21

Released on May 9, 2024

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Install	Ability to install the software at the lowest previleges (without requiring Admin rights).
Feature	Install	Ability to download a smaller size download setup file which will copy other required files.
Feature	Install	Ability to delay registration of the user and use software without validating email.
Feature	Install	Ability for corporate user to perform silent install if required.
Feature	Generic	Ability for validate templates right on the user's computer to ensure accurate results.
Feature	Generic	Ability to transfer workbooks between regions when decimals are used in settings.
Feature	Generic	Verify button now has more granular details about the user settings.
Feature	Generic	Ability to export multiple graphs on the same page and better handle templates withouts notes/graphs.
Feature	Generic	Seperation between the About button and License buttons to make it more clear.
Feature	Generic	Shared licenses have a default license checkout duration of 1 week before auto-expiry.
Feature	Data	Added checks to ensure user does not have special characters in the variable names.
Feature	Analytics	Added multiple Bayesian models to make predictions with hyperparameter tuning ability.
Feature	Analytics	Added multiple Discriminant models to make predictions with hyperparameter tuning ability.
Feature	Analytics	Added multiple Prototype models to make predictions with hyperparameter turning ability.
Feature	Analytics	Added multiple SVM models to make predictions with hyperparameter turning ability.
Feature	Analytics	Added multiple Bagging models to make predictions with hyperparameter turning ability.
Feature	Analytics	Added multiple Boosted models to make predictions with hyperparameter turning ability.
Feature	Analytics	Added multiple Decision Tree models to make predictions with hyperparameter turning ability.
Feature	Analytics	Added multiple Neural Network models to make predictions with hyperparameter turning ability.
Feature	Analytics	Added multiple Regression models to make predictions with hyperparameter turning ability.
Feature	Analytics	Ability to run multiple models and pick the best model from available 50+ models.
Feature	Analytics	Ability to directly enter text columns for different models.
Feature	Analytics	Ability to save developed models and share with other users for making predictions.
Feature	Analytics	Updated progress bar that uses the same as other modules with ability to end the simulation in between.
Feature	Process Capability	Ability to calculate the confidence intervals for the Cpk values.
Feature	Process Capability	Ability to calculate the required sample size for a given Cpk tolerance.
Feature	DOE	Added the ability to model using Plackett-Burman models.
Feature	DOE	Added the ability to optimize the model using D-optimal functionality.
Feature	DOE	Added a module to make predictions for the developed model.
Feature	DOE	Ability to specify the user specified design generator and block generator rather than system selected.
Feature	DOE	Ability to import the data for analysis and select both mean and standard deviations for analysis.
Feature	Taguchi	Added the ability to specify mixed models rather than having same levels for each factor.
Feature	Taguchi	Added the ability to make predictions from the developed Taguchi models.
Feature	Taguchi	Enabled the ability to perform by static and dynamic designs.
Feature	Taguchi	Updated the dialog box for creating the design similar to regular DOE.
Feature	Taguchi	Ability to import the data for analysis and copy to the design worksheet.
Feature	Compare Samples	Added the ability to perform ANOVA Two-Way in addition to standard ANOVA One-Way.
Feature	Compare Samples	Ability to ability to perform ANOVA GLM.
Feature	Compare Samples	Improve the ability to perform multiple comparisons with Tukey, Fisher, Bonferroni, Schaffe.
Feature	Compare Samples	Added exact test and confidence intervals for One-Sample Defectives case.
Feature	Compare Samples	Added the Fisher's exact test for P value for Two-Sample Defectives case.
Feature	Regression	Added additional diagnostic checks for the model to check residuals (Std Residuals, Leverage, Cook's Distance).
Feature	Regression	Added better features to make predictions from the developed model.
Feature	Gage Linearity	Increased the number of trials that can be handled to 100.
Feature	MSA	Increased the number of trials that can be handled to 100.
Feature	Normality Test	Updated the Probability Plot to include confidence intervals based on Pointwise method.
Feature	Graphs	Ability to perform By Variable analysis in addition to the grouping factors.
Feature	Graphs	Updated the Probability Plot to include confidence intervals based on Pointwise and Bootstrap methods.
Feature	Histogram	Ability to perform multiple histograms on a single chart if required.
Feature	Histogram	Ability to only display the best fit and hide the histogram bars if required.
Feature	Change Modules	Added a final message box report for all these templates so user is clear about the analysis results.
Feature	Project Modules	Added a clear Create Button and Analyze (OK) Button to create/update worksheets and compute analysis results.
Feature	Project Modules	Added a final message box for several templates so user is clear about the analysis results.
Feature	Project Charter	Ability to modify the template based on the number of rows required by the user.
Feature	SIPOC	Ability to modify the template based on the number of rows required by the user.
Feature	CE Diagram	Ability to have from 1-6 main branches (categories) on the fishbone diagram.
Feature	Process Map, CE Diagram	Simplify the placement of images on the sheet based on click and move (wait of cursor enabled).

VERSION 16.3.10

Released on 16 Apr 2024

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Generic	Digital signature had expired, so it was refreshed with the latest certificate.
Bug Fix	Shapes	Algorithm to copy and paste shapes improved to handle for slower computers.

VERSION 16.3.9

Released on 7 Dec 2023

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Generic	Suppress messages for enabling silent install.
Bug Fix	MSA	Fixed issue with automatic type conversion for non-US install base.

VERSION 16.3.8

Released on 8 Jun 2023

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Register	Allow user to update name and email address when registering using the registration code.
Feature	DOE	Generate both single and multiple charts when running General Factorial DOE.
Bug Fix	DOE	The dots were not very clear and small in size, so we added a dark background to these dots.
Bug Fix	DOE	Issue with 2-level factorial designs when the number of center points is greater than number of factors has been fixed.

VERSION 16.3.7

Released on 18 May 2023

Type	Templates	Description
Bug Fix	Capability Analysis	Observed DPMO fix for points lying on boundary.
Bug Fix	DOE	Issue with not reporting the right error messages for RSM text factors.
Bug Fix	Several	Force showing SM error dialog boxes instead of native dialog boxes.

VERSION 16.3.6

Released on 18 Mar 2023

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Monte Carlo	Ability to move input/output/function cells after having created the model on the worksheet.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Additional distributions added: Chi-Squared, F, Student's t, Pert.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Ability to use ALT functions to determine distribution parameters from percentiles.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Ability to enter user defined distributions using cell references so we can enter arbitrary distributions for inputs.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Ability to capture and save screenshots for dynamic charts created within Monte Carlo simulations.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Updated algorithms to improve speed of saving simulation data back to the worksheet by a factor of 10.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Updated error checks and enabled software to run the simulation even if outputs are not defined.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Updated layout of model settings and optimization dialog boxes to the new format.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Ability to run simulations without specifying number of iterations but by specifing tolerances to be achieved.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Updated the color coding for optimization charts (red when constraints are not met).
Feature	Distr. Identification	Updated the curve fitting algorithm to use information from the tails rather than central values to improve fits.
Feature	MSA	Added the Confidence interval limits to % Match plot for attribute MSA
Bug Fix	Monte Carlo	Updated dynamic charts to use variable array lengths between different simulations.
Bug Fix	Monte Carlo	Updated algorithm to report central tendency values when parameters are updated on the distribution.
Bug Fix	Monte Carlo	Ability to enter distribution names of worksheet that are not case sensitive anymore.
Bug Fix	Type 1 Gage Study	Issue with writing Gage study results to worksheet for non US format (decimal notation).
Bug Fix	Control Charts	Issue with correctly reading in historical parameters for discrete defective charts.
Bug Fix	MSA	Issue with having more than 40 items or 10 appraisers for attribute MSA.

VERSION 16.2.3

Released on 4 Feb 2023

Type	Templates	Description
Bug Fix	Regression	Prediction model was updated for more generic variable names.
Bug Fix	Regression	Regression model was having an issue for computing VIF factors for data sizes greater than 30,000 rows.
Bug Fix	Optimization	Optimization model was updated for more generic variable names.
Bug Fix	Kanban	Kanban objective was incorrectly stated and has been updated.

VERSION 16.2.1

Released on 7 Dec 2022

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	All Templates	Compute Outputs will not close the dialog box if there are input errors.
Bug Fix	Gage Linearity	Error with more than 10 replicates is now fixed.
Bug Fix	FMEA	Issue with not loading the AIAG templates (Standard) is fixed.
Bug Fix	Optimization	Updated the optimization template as the default values were not correctly stored.
Bug Fix	Check Sheets	The formatting of the worksheet when there are Operator/Time variables changes was not being correctly shown.
Bug Fix	Solution Selection	The AHP settings were not being correctly saved - this has now been fixed.

VERSION 16.1.0

Released on 29 Sep 2022

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Pareto Chart	Added the By Variable analysis for creation of Pareto charts.
Feature	Control Charts	For control charts only show those special case tests as applicable.
Feature	Several	Use of Shift or Ctrl key to select multiple rows of data for data selection.
Bug Fix	Scatter Plot	Search functionality was not correctly working for data selection.
Bug Fix	Normality Test	Multiple group reports were not showing correctly (were hidden).
Bug Fix	Prob. Calc	Clarified the zone for which the probability numbers were calculated (<= vs. <)

VERSION 16.0.0

Released on 31 Jul 2022

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Several	Auto adjust the width of the table to display text for notes.
Feature	Several	Hide the Analyze button for Compute Outputs until ready for execution.
Feature	Generic	Updated internal algorithm to handle concatenation of variables.
Feature	Generic	Simplified the handling of debug & production versions.
Bug Fix	Regression	Updated the regression equation to properly show negative coefficients.
Bug Fix	FMEA	Add the X and Y labels for the FMEA chart.
Bug Fix	Box Plot	Updated algorithm for subtitles, it was showing N:0.
Bug Fix	Marginal Plot	Analysis setup was showing an error message for Marginal plot.
Bug Fix	Generic	Updated order of file closure to avoid error during partial closures.
Bug Fix	DOE	Manual updation of terms to add & remove was improved.
Bug Fix	Run Chart	Conclusion for Run Chart was getting split into multiple columns.

VERSION 15.6.243

Released on 29 May 2022

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	DOE	Blocks were not being removed from the final model if they were not significant under Auto setting.
Bug Fix	DOE	Center points were not showing in the right place for text factors.
Bug Fix	DOE	Replicates were not showing up properly for RSM create design.
Bug Fix	DOE	Analysis of the RSM & GF designs with blocks resulted in an error message.

VERSION 15.6.240

Released on 23 May 2022

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	DOE	Added capability to block on block generator rather than just replicates.
Feature	Gage R&R	Added standard deviation values in the analysis reports in the notes window for continuous MSA.
Feature	Gage R&R	Update the chart titles with optional gage name, user name, and date if available.
Feature	Gage R&R	Suppress performing the analysis for tolerance if only LSL or USL is specified.
Feature	Transform Data	Display the equations being used to transform the data.
Feature	Gage R&R, DOE, Regression	Reformat the notes output and add the totals row at the bottom of ANOVA table.
Feature	Gage R&R	When creating a new design, auto adjust the column width to fit the data first time.
Bug Fix	All Analytics	For international versions, error messages were not reported since they were not in English.
Bug Fix	Compare Samples	For assumption checks for 2-sample t test, the alternative hypothesis was not being set correctly.
Bug Fix	DOE	For custom designs (not created by SM), the design from worksheet was not being read properly.

VERSION 15.6.226

Released on 15 May 2022

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	ANOVA	Display the assumption checks for ANOVA comparison of variances.
Feature	Compare Samples	Display the assumptions checks for 2-sample t test comparison of variances.
Feature	Gage Linearity	Report the confidence interval values for the bias values.
Feature	Gage R&R	Discrete MSA should be able to be performed with one appraiser. Currently, requires at least 2 appraisers.
Feature	Gage R&R	Increase the number of trails available for analysis to 10. Currently, only a max of 5 trials can be analyzed.
Feature	Gage R&R	Increase the number of appraisers to 20. Currently, only a max of 10 appraisers can be analyzed.
Feature	Process Capability	Report the percentage values for defective process capability (right now it is not selectable).
Bug Fix	Control Charts	For Xbar-R chart for the data type of raw data, it was reporting error in verify if sample size was set to 1.
Bug Fix	Gage Linearity	The average value reported in the subtitle was incorrect on the chart (reported correctly on the notes page).
Bug Fix	Gage Linearity	When random was turned on for creating design, the CI plots were not showing correctly.
Bug Fix	Normality Test	The normality test was reporting an error when there were more than 5 groups in the data.

VERSION 15.6.216

Released on 30 Apr 2022

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Generic	Modify the height of the message box as the close button is near the bottom.
Bug Fix	C&E Diagram	International version is reporting an error message due to auto type casting issue.

VERSION 15.6.212

Released on 20 Apr 2022

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Gage R&R	Move the disagreement analysis table from Nominal data to Ordinal data.
Bug Fix	Monte Carlo	The algorithm slows down after repeated iterations only close/open speeds it up.
Bug Fix	Random Numbers	The international version is showing an error for generating random numbers.
Bug Fix	Generic	Error 5 being reported when trying to update program to latest version for the international edition.

VERSION 15.1.0

Released on 24 Nov 2021

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	All	Simplified and standardized user interface.
Feature	All	Use of graphical tool wizard for selection of tools & templates.
Feature	All	Updated format for outputs including graphs & notes.
Feature	Project Checklist	Added a high-level project checklist for monitoring project status.
Feature	All	Added the duplicate feature for performing what-if analysis.
Feature	Bar Chart	Added the capability to perform 3d bar charts.
Feature	Graphs	Ability to modify graph captions, labels, axis, add lines on charts.
Feature	FMEA	Added an additional template for FMEA analysis.
Feature	GR&R	Added the computation of false positives & false negatives.
Feature	Optimization	Ability to copy and paste equations into the optimizer.
Feature	DOE	Updated model reduction algorithm.
Feature	Regression	Ability to manually update the regression model.
Feature	Sample Size	Calculation of the sample size for additional comparisons.
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 14.2.70

Released on 31 Dec 2020

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	All	Ability to modify the color themes.
Feature	All	Use of data in tables format.
Feature	All	Handling of missing rows in input data.
Feature	All	Improved help feature.
Feature	All	Improved options specification for analysis.
Feature	Analytics	Ability to edit programs that are used for analytics.
Feature	Basic Charts	Addition of the template for basic charts using R.
Feature	Heat Map	Added an additional template for drawing the heat map.
Feature	Marginal Plot	Added an additional template for creation of marginal plot using R.
Feature	Network Plot	Added an additional template for creation of network plot using R.
Feature	Scatter Matrix	Added an additional template for creation of scatter matrix using R.
Feature	Tree Map	Added an additional template for creation of tree map using R.
Feature	Word Cloud	Added an additional template for creation of word colud using R.
Feature	Standard Work	Added an additional template for creation of standard work.
Feature	Is-Is Not Analysis	Added an additional template for creation of Is-Is Not analysis.
Feature	Kano Analysis	Updated the algorithm to perform Kano analysis based on survey data.
Feature	Multi-Voting	Added an additional template for creation of word colud using R.
Feature	VOC Table	Added an additional template for creation of word colud using R.
Feature	Capability Analysis	Added the capability to perform observed capability analysis.
Feature	MSA	Added the capability to perform nested analysis for Gage R&R.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Updated the monte carlo algorithm to perform optimization.
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 12.3.64

Released on 25 Sep 2019

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	About	Updated information in the about dialog box with version details.
Feature	Licenses	Automated the issuing of temporary licenses from registration tab.
Feature	Paste	Ability to copy and paste data onto the worksheet.
Feature	Register	Automated email validation from within the application.
Feature	Feedback	Ability to submit feedback from within the application.
Feature	Menus	Updated the menu structure with 6 modules and alphabetical listing.
Feature	Several	Added ability to visually view the flowchart logic - regression, DOE, MSA, Capability Analysis, Correlation, etc.
Feature	General	Use of initialization file to setup custom menus.
Feature	General	Ability to have multiple languages for the main menus.
Feature	Check Sheets	Added an additional template for creation of check sheets.
Feature	Sample from Columns	Added an additional template for sampling from columns.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Updated the algorithm for monte carlo simulation random number generation.
Feature	Visualization	Added the ability to visualize the data in real-time on the userform (Data Form).
Feature	Standard Work	Added an additional template for creation of standard work.
Feature	Optimization	Added an additional template for optimization of functions with constraints.
Feature	ANOM	Added the ability to perform Analysis of Means (ANOM) for compare samples.
Feature	Normality Test	Added the ability to perform normality test using Shapiro-Wilk statistic.
Feature	Control Charts	Added the ability to add annotation to control charts.
Feature	VSM	Updated the algorithm to specify data and analysis of Value Stream Maps (VSM).
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 11.3.0

Released on 27 Jan 2019

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	SMED Analysis	Updated the algorithm for SMED analysis (better outputs).
Feature	DOE	Added General Factorial Design and Response Surface Methodologies.
Feature	Optimization	Ability to optimize functions using solver.
Feature	Compare Samples	Added ability to perform Run Tests within Compare Samples.
Feature	Regression	Added ability to perform VIF analysis within Regressions and DOE.
Feature	Basic Stats	Updated the algorithms for basic statistics.
Feature	FMEA	Added the new AIAG standard template for FMEA.
Feature	Compare Samples	Updated the graphs to show hypothesized P plots.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Added the ability to enter correlation between inputs for Monte Carlo analysis.
Feature	Taguchi Analysis	Added an additional template for creation and analysis of Taguchi analysis.
Feature	Normality Test	Updated the analysis for normality tests with confidence intervals.
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 10.5.7

Released on 19 Nov 2018

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Spaghetti Chart	Updated the algorithm for spaghetti chart with multiple resources.
Feature	Value Stream Maps	Updated the algorithm for VSM with publication of key metrics.
Feature	C&E Diagram	Updated the user interface and algorithm for C&E diagram.
Feature	Fault Tree Analysis	Added ability to perform Fault Tree analysis.
Feature	Process Map	Updated the analysis of process maps with optional checks.
Feature	Relationship Diagram	Updated the analysis for relationship diagrams.
Feature	GANTT Chart	Updated the GANTT chart algorithm.
Feature	License Manager	Moved the license manager back to the older way of working (Not using Lime anymore).
Feature	Probability Plot	Added the ability to create P-P and Q-Q plots within this analysis.
Feature	Options	Ability to auto select optional group columns by default for the analysis.
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 10.2.0

Released on 7 Apr 2018

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Pareto Chart	Updated the algorithm for Pareto chart analysis.
Feature	Capability Analysis	Updated the algorithm for Process Capability analysis.
Feature	Control Charts	Updated the algorithm for Control Charts.
Feature	Taguchi Design	Updated the algorithm for Taguchi analysis.
Feature	License Manager	Updated the license manager to use a newer algorithm (Lime).
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 10.1.8

Released on 28 Jan 2018

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Pre-Process Data	Added a new template to pre-process data for analysis using R.
Feature	KNN Analysis	Added a new template to perform KNN analysis using R.
Feature	Naive Bayes	Added a new template to perform Naive Bayes analysis using R.
Feature	Neural Networks	Added a new template to perform Neural Network analysis using R.
Feature	Random Forest	Added a new template to perform Random Forest analysis using R.
Feature	XGBoost Analysis	Added a new template to perform XGBoost analysis using R.
Feature	Change Curve	Added a new template to perform Change Curve analysis.
Feature	Coaching Model	Added a new template to perform Coaching Model analysis.
Feature	Culture Map	Added a new template to perform Culture Map analysis.
Feature	Mission and Vision	Added a new template to perform Mission and Vision analysis.
Feature	PEST Analysis	Added a new template to perform PEST analysis.
Feature	Sustaining Change	Added a new template to perform Sustaining Change analysis.
Feature	SWOT Analysis	Added a new template to perform SWOT analysis.
Feature	Team Roles	Added a new template to perform Team Roles analysis.
Feature	30-60-90 Analysis	Added a new template to perform 30-60-90 analysis.
Feature	Hoshin Analysis	Added a new template to perform Hoshin analysis.
Feature	Kanban Analysis	Added a new template to perform Kanban analysis.
Feature	Leader Standard Work	Added a new template to perform Leader Standard Work analysis.
Feature	One Point Lesson	Added a new template to perform OPL analysis.
Feature	True North	Added a new template to perform True North analysis.
Feature	Waste Analysis	Added a new template to perform Waste analysis.
Feature	Fault Tree	Added a new template to perform Fault Tree analysis.
Feature	GANTT Chart	Added a new template to perform GANTT Chart analysis.
Feature	Meeting Minutes	Added a new template to perform Meeting Minutes analysis.
Feature	TRIZ Solutions	Added a new template to perform TRIZ analysis.
Feature	Stack & Unstack Columns	Added a new template to stack and unstack columns.
Feature	Correlation Analysis	Added a new template to perform correlation analysis.
Feature	DOE Analysis	Updated the algorithm for DOE analysis.
Feature	Taguchi Analysis	Updated the algorithm for Taguchi analysis.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Update the algorithm for Monte Carlo simulation.
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 9.4.50

Released on 7 Jul 2017

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Correspondence Analysis	Added a new template for Correspondence analysis using R.
Feature	Cluster Analysis	Added a new template for Cluster analysis using R.
Feature	Factor Analysis	Added a new template for Factor analysis using R.
Feature	Discriminant Analysis	Added a new template for Discriminant analysis using R.
Feature	Decision Trees	Added a new template for Decision trees using R.
Feature	Generalized Linear Models	Added a new template for GLM using R.
Feature	Capability Analysis	Updated algorithm for Cp/Cpk for non-normal data.
Feature	Distribution Identification	Updated the distribution identification algorithms.
Feature	All	Use of tabular data for notes output.
Feature	Several	Updated the template layout. Can now handle 1M rows (vs. 65,000 earlier).
Feature	Generic	Option to hide the input area on the worksheet.
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 8.4.140

Released on 14 Jun 2016

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Matrix Plot	Added a new template for Matrix Plot analysis.
Feature	Relationship Diagram	Added a new template for Relationship Diagram analysis.
Feature	Waterfall Chart	Added a new template for Waterfall Chart analysis.
Feature	Spaghetti Diagram	Updated the algorithm for Spaghetti analysis.
Feature	Lean Maturity Matrix	Added a new template for Lean Maturity Matrix assessment.
Feature	Change Audit	Added a new template for Change Audit analysis.
Feature	Change Impact Assessment	Added a new template for Change Impact analysis.
Feature	Balanced Scorecard	Added a new template for Balanced Scorecard analysis.
Feature	RACI Chart	Added a new template for RACI chart analysis.
Feature	Regression	Updated analysis to handle binary logistic regression.
Feature	Options	Added the proxy setting to options.
Feature	Capability Analysis	Added the Box-Cox transformation for process capability analysis.
Feature	Histogram	Updated the histogram algorithm for bin sizes.
Feature	All	Updated the algorithm for determining the proper size of graphs.
Feature	Distribution Identification	Updated the algorithm for Weibull and Triangular analysis.
Feature	5 Why Analysis	Update the algorithm for 5 Why analysis.
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 7.1.0

Released on 9 Aug 2015

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Control Charts	Added new algorithm to handle Laney U' and P' control charts.
Feature	Taguchi Analysis	Added new template for Taguchi analysis.
Feature	All	Renamed the headers for all the templates to match menus.
Feature	All	Help files were not being displayed correctly.
Feature	All	Updated the dialog box for each of the analysis.
Feature	Options	Updated the options dialog box.
Feature	C&E Diagram	Updated the algorithm for fishbone analysis.
Feature	DOE	Updated the DOE charts to use uncoded variables.
Feature	Several	Added ability to highlight key rows on the worksheet.
Feature	All	Updated the code clarity with smart variable names.
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 6.2.1

Released on 3 Nov 2014

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Generic	Software Wizard introduced to help users with selection of templates.
Feature	Contour Plot	Added the contour & surface plot templates.
Feature	Multi-Vari Chart	Added the Multi-Vari chart functionality.
Feature	Time Series Analysis	Added ability to perform Trend/Seasonality analysis and Holt-Winter models.
Feature	Compare Samples	Added ability to perform 1-sample defects and 2-sample defects comparisons.
Feature	Time Series Analysis	Added ability to perform MA and EWMA analysis.
Feature	Compare Samples	Updated algorithm to handle array size for Chi-Square tests.
Feature	Regression Analysis	Handle missing data check for regression analysis.
Feature	Generic	Ability to work with both .xls and .xlsm files with Auto option setting.
Feature	Generic	Updated status error messages.
Feature	Generic	Use of icons to handle correct or incorrect analysis.
Feature	Generic	Option to hide columns that are not being used.
Feature	Generic	Incorporated unit and integration testing in the package.
Feature	Generic	Added conclusion for graphs.
Feature	Generic	Reviewed the code to ensure speed-up of analysis as much as possible.
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 5.0.54

Released on 14 Oct 2013

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Project Filter	Ability to handle multiple project selection.
Feature	Control Charts	Ability to handle multiple stages.
Feature	Generic	Ability to change colors on the worksheet.
Feature	Time Series Analysis	Added Time Series analysis template.
Feature	Individual Value Plot	Added new template to handle Individual Value plots.
Feature	Interval Plot	Added new template to handle Interval plots.
Feature	Generic	Clear working area for graphs.
Feature	Generic	Brand logo clearly placed which houses JSON data.
Feature	Generic	Ability to handle unlimited rows & groups.
Feature	Generic	Use of table format for outputs.
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 4.2.1

Released on 1 Jan 2013

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Transform Data	Ability to perform Johnson Transformation of the given data set.
Feature	Bar Chart	Added new template to perform bar chart analysis.
Feature	Pie Chart	Added new template to perform pie chart analysis.
Feature	VSM, Process Map, C&E Diagram	Added ability to pick icons for VSM, Process Map, C&E Diagram.
Feature	Bar Chart	Added new template to perform bar chart analysis.
Feature	Project Filter	Added ability to select weights for project filter analysis.
Feature	Sample Size	Fixed the smoothness of sample size curves.
Feature	Feedback	Added ability to provide feedback from within the application.
Feature	Register	Added ability to skip updates for certain versions.
Feature	Probability	Updated algorithm for triangular distribution.
Feature	License Manager	Updated the algorithm to properly handle expired licenses.
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 3.2.1

Released on 26 Jul 2012

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Probability Calc	Added 23 total distributions for this analysis.
Feature	Control Charts	Added ability to report out of control values. Fixed before/after split.
Feature	Run Chart	Added new template to perform run chart analysis.
Feature	VSM, Process Map, C&E Diagram	Added ability to pick icons for VSM, Process Map, C&E Diagram.
Feature	Register	Auto copy of registration keys from old to new version.
Feature	Generic	Fixed issue of software compiled on 2010 to work on 2007 version.
Feature	Generic	Added the ability to perform version control of templates.
Feature	Generic	Fixed issue of opening of software in 64-bit versions of the OS.
Feature	Generic	Added ability to export results from Excel to Power Point.
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 2.2.3

Released on 06 Dec 2011

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Register	Added registration functionality for new users.
Feature	Generic	Added ability to auto update the software versions.
Feature	Generic	Added hash codes to check integrity of software downloads.
Feature	Several	Added new templates for DFSS and Lean (such as OEE, A3, SMED).
Feature	Help	Mapped the help to the F1 function key.
Feature	Monte Carlo	Added a new template for Monte Carlo simulations.
Feature	Several	Standardize the location of cancel and OK buttons.
Feature	Generic	Ability to view helps both offline and online.
Feature	Generic	Ability to work with software when both offline and online.
Feature	Generic	Eliminated Microsoft .NET framework as some users were facing issues with this.
Bug Fix	All	Several minor bug fixes.

VERSION 1.2.1

Released on 01 Jul 2011

Type	Templates	Description
Feature	Several	First release of the software.