General Introduction > Software Versions

What's New (Legend):

[+] New features/options

[-] Removed features/options

[*] Improved features/options

[#] Changed feature

[!] Bug fix

[>] Important notice

Public Release Versions:

•Version 1.1.5 (September, 2023)

o[+] The program EXE files are Digitally Signed by FRSI to ensure authenticity and do not contain any viruses or malware.

o[+] Activating the software has changed and only requires an "Activation Key" code. An active internet connection is required to complete the activation process.

o[+] As of this version, customers receive three (3) software activations. (IE: Desktop, Laptop, and Backup)

o[+] Software updating is automatic. Users can choose update frequency to install now or later.

•Version 1.1.4 (August, 2023)

o[*] When using the Damage Analysis Equations, the data entry variables will be carried forward to the next calculation screen. This saves data entry on other calculation screens

o[#] The Miscellaneous Scenarios have been relocated from the Wizards Menu to the Peds/Bikes Menu. Since these scenarios refer to pedestrian investigations, this is a better location for these calculations.

o[+] The software now uses a different method for activating and protecting the software.

o[-] The previous method which used "Site Code" and "MID Code" to activate the software has been changed. Those previous customers using that method will still be supported by FRSI.

•Version 1.1.3 (Feb 9, 2023)

oA Minor Version Software update with the following new features

oAddition of Crush Energy Calculation (Damage Menu).

oAddition of NEW Monte Carlo Analysis (MCA) Module.

▪Requires Excel installed on user's computer.

▪More MCA scenarios to be added.

oContains Canadian Vehicle Specs Version 2022.2

•Version 1.0.2 (Aug 20, 2022)

oThis update fixes a calculation bug in the Damage Centroid - 6 Measurement Calculation (Y-Axis Value).

oUpon program start up, the update will automatically be downloaded, or

oYou can select "Check for updates" under the View Menu.

•Version 1.0.1 (June 6, 2022)

oThe 1st Official "Public Release" will be June 6, 2022

oThe software will run in a Demo Mode for 14-days after it has been installed.

oMore information will be released leading up to launch date.

Beta - Testing Versions (Between Feb 1, 2022 and June 6, 2022):

•Beta - Version 1.2.500 (End: June 6, 2022)

oThis version will be considered the last official Beta - Testing Version.

oWe cannot thank those enough for participating throughout this period.

oThe first official public release of this program is: June 6, 2022.

•Beta - Version 1.2.550

oDamage Menu Additions

▪Damage Centroid Location

▪NHTSA Crash Test Analysis

•Requires crash-test data from NHTSA web site.

oProgram Menus restructured to remove and/or rename

▪Sun & Moon Menu removed and info moved to Internet Menu

▪Web Menu removed and info moved to Internet Menu

▪View Menu contains program help files & data/form information

oProgram Automatic Checking changed to search for updates every 7-days after updates

oTime/Distance Menu added which allows for simultaneous calculations of two vehicles.

•Beta - Version 1.2.549

oCorrection to "Anatomy of an Airborne" graphic - vertical velocity formula

oAnatomy of an Airborne Report - 3-page report created.

•Beta - Version 1.2.548

oFile Menu Renaming/Restructuring

oCOLM Wizard Reports updated

oStill under beta testing period

•Beta - Version 1.2.547

oAutomatic Software Updating added

oAdditional COLM Wizards added

oBug Fix to Pedestrian Wrap Wizard

oStill under beta testing period

•Software Beta - Testing

▪The beta testers included several active reconstructionists and educators