News archive of QuantumSoft and pro Fit
pro Fit 6.1.8 released (March 23, 2008)
This release corrects a bug that would lead to data loss if a window was never saved before when quitting pro Fit, and it provides some further improvements. We recommend the download for all users. See the release notes for more details. 6.1.8 is a free upgrade for all users of pro Fit 6.1 and works with the same registration codes. Download it from our purchasing page.
pro Fit 6.1.7 released (March 1, 2008)
With this release we correct a number of bugs reported. The stability of pro Fit has been increased in various places. We recommend the download for all users. See the release notes for more details. 6.1.7 is a free upgrade for all users of pro Fit 6.1 and works with the same registration codes. Download it from our purchasing page.
pro Fit 6.1.6 released (January 7, 2008)
This release fixes a crash with Page Setup. See the release notes for more details. 6.1.6 is a free upgrade for all users of pro Fit 6.1 and works with the same registration codes. Download it from our purchasing page.
pro Fit 6.1.5 released (January 2, 2008)
With this release we correct a number of bugs, some of them related to different Leopard (Mac OS X.5) behavior. The extensions handling to save and export files from pro Fit has been simplified to circumvent such a bug. The stability of pro Fit has been increased in various places. We recommend the download for all users. See the release notes for more details. 6.1.5 is a free upgrade for all users of pro Fit 6.1 and works with the same registration codes. Download it from our purchasing page.
pro Fit 6.1.4 released (November 11, 2007)
With the release of Leopard (Mac OS X.5) we identified and corrected a few errors, like the vertical offsets of the preferences and graph settings dialog boxes, the file extensions in save dialogs, and subscript or superscript text shapes. A number of other bugs have been fixed as well. We recommend the download for all users. See the release notes for more details. 6.1.4 is a free upgrade for all users of pro Fit 6.1 and works with the same registration codes. Download it from our purchasing page.
pro Fit 6.1.3 released (August 5, 2007)
Various bug fixed have been applied to pro Fit 6.1. We recommend that all users of older 6.1 versions download the new release. Search our changes page for more details. The pro Fit 6.1.0 registration codes are valid for 6.1.3 as well.
pro Fit 6.1.2 released (June 11, 2007)
Some important bug fixed have been applied to pro Fit 6.1. We recommend that all users of older 6.1 versions download the new release. Search our changes page for more details. The pro Fit 6.1.0 registration codes are valid for 6.1.2 as well.
pro Fit 6.1.1 released (May 29, 2007)
Version 6.1.1 contains a number of bug fixes. Search our changes page for more details. The pro Fit 6.1.0 registration codes are valid for 6.1.1 as well.
pro Fit 6.1.0 released (May 14, 2007)
We are happy to announce the release of pro Fit 6.1, a universal binary running natively on Intel processors. It is immediately available for download. pro Fit 6.1 is a free upgrade for anyone who bought pro Fit since January 1, 2006, and is available for a reduced upgrade fee of USD 55 for all other users of pro Fit 6.0 from our purchasing page.
The new version provides a powerful new tool for multidimensional curve fitting, a revamped rendering engine for plots with native Core Graphics, PDF, and postscript support, many powerful additions to its scripting language, and more. pro Fit 6.1 is a "universal application" running natively on both Intel and PowerPC systems, with a built in compiler that also generates native Intel and PowerPC code.
A list of the new features of version 6.1 is provided on our features page.
pro Fit 6.1.0B8 released (April 19, 2007)
Beta release 8 (final candidate) of pro Fit 6.1 is now available to all registered users of version 6.0. This version is the last beta version before releasing 6.1. pro Fit 6.1 is a universal binary (i.e. runs natively on both the PowerPC as well as Intel CPUs) and brings a variety of new features. More details and links to download the software can be found on our beta page.
pro Fit 6.1.0B7 released (April 2, 2007)
Beta release 7 of pro Fit 6.1 is now available to all registered users of version 6.0. This version further increases stability, and it is feature complete. pro Fit 6.1 is a universal binary (i.e. runs natively on both the PowerPC as well as Intel CPUs) and brings a variety of new features. More details and links to download the software can be found on our beta page.
pro Fit 6.1.0B6 released (March 13, 2007)
Beta release 6 of pro Fit 6.1 is now available to all registered users of version 6.0. A number of bugs have been remediated. pro Fit 6.1 is a universal binary (i.e. runs natively on both the PowerPC as well as Intel CPUs) and brings a variety of new features. More details and links to download the software can be found on our beta page.
pro Fit 6.1.0B5 released (January 31, 2007)
Beta release 5 of pro Fit 6.1 is available to all registered users of version 6.0. This version further increases stability. Various bugs have been remediated. pro Fit 6.1 is a universal binary (i.e. runs natively on both the PowerPC as well as Intel CPUs) and brings a variety of new features. More details and links to download the software can be found on our beta page.
pro Fit 6.1.0B4 released (January 24, 2007)
Beta release 4 of pro Fit 6.1 is now available to all registered users of version 6.0. This version increases stability and removes some unnecessary debug messages. pro Fit 6.1 is a universal binary (i.e. runs natively on both the PowerPC as well as Intel CPUs) and brings a variety of new features. More details and links to download the software can be found on our beta page.
pro Fit 6.1.0B3 released (January 8, 2007)
The third beta release of pro Fit 6.1 is now available to all registered users of version 6.0. Features have been completed and all known bugs from beta 1 and 2 have been remediated. pro Fit 6.1 is a universal binary (i.e. runs natively on both the PowerPC as well as Intel CPUs) and brings a variety of new features. More details and links to download the software can be found on our beta page.
pro Fit 6.1.0B1 released (October 30, 2006)
The first beta release of the upcoming pro Fit 6.1 is now available to all registered users of version 6.0. pro Fit 6.1 is a universal binary (i.e. runs natively on both the PowerPC as well as Intel CPUs) and brings a variety of new features. More details and links to download the software can be found on our beta page.
pro Fit 6.0.6 released (May 9, 2006)
pro Fit 6.0.6 is now available for download. This new release addresses various minor issues and improves compatibility with the upcoming intel-savvy version 6.1. See our version history page for details.
The full version of pro Fit 6.0.6 can be downloaded from our purchasing page.
The demo version can be downloaded from our trial page.
Move of office, fax number changed (July 30, 2002)
The office of Quantum Soft has moved. As a consequence the number of our facsimile receiver has changed. The fax number is now ... (not active anymore).
New page with pro Fit related links (May 26, 1999)
We added a new page containing links to various web sites that are in some way or an other related to pro Fit.They include pro Fit reviews, pages by pro Fit users who offer their enhancements of pro Fit, and other third parties which offer products that use pro Fit.
Please drop us a message at profit@quansoft.com if you know about some link that should be added to the list.
Data Import Modules (March 31, 1999)
We posted Data Import filters that can be used to import data from Kaleidagraph files, Igor Files, and JCAMP-DX files. These filters are external modules which can be permanently installed by adding them to the "pro Fit Modules" foder, or can be loaded at need by double-clicking them.Each module installs a new menu item in the Prog Menu: "Import Kaleidagraph Data...", "Import Igor Data...", and "Import JCAMP-DX Data...". The "Import Igor Data" module is also known as Frankenstein (Igor's master).
All three modules are available on our downloads page as a single package called pro Fit Data Import 1.0
pro Fit 5.1.2 available (January 13, 1999)
pro Fit 5.1.2 is now available for download. It is a maintainence release that fixes some bugs still remaining in pro Fit 5.1.1 and improves compatibility with Mac OS 8.5.x. It is available for free to all registered pro Fit users, who can simply go to our purchasing page and download it free of charge (pro Fit 5.1.0 and 5.1.1 registration codes are compatible with pro Fit 5.1.2).The pro Fit Trial Version has also been upgraded to version 5.1.2.
(The pro Fit Trial Version is a free evaluation copy of pro Fit. It is used by people who do not need the full power of the commercial version, and therefore do not want to pay for it.)
Summary of the changes between pro Fit 5.1.1 and pro Fit 5.1.2 (see also pro Fit release history):
- Fixed a bug that caused function help menus to disappear.
- PlotData now displays error messages correctly.
- Fixed a problem in profit_interface (for external modules): InputBox whould not compile correctly under C++.
- The template for NewDrawing Window is now correct.
- Data window properties "nrRows" and "nrCols" are now returned correctly.
- Accessing ranges of cells in data windows (from AppleScripts) now works correctly.
- Commas are now recognized again as decimal separators in simple expressions.
- A bug was fixed that would stain the drawing window when looking at graph coordinates with the command-option-click shortcut in Mac OS 8.5 with text antialiasing enabled..
- The maximum number of characters in text windows has been increased to 28000.
- Some cosmetic changes in dialog boxes, for better compatibility with Mac OS 8.5 and later.
- The maximum number of functions and programs has been increased.
- The maximum number of windows in the Windows menu has been increased.
- The maximum number of nested "if then else" has been increased to 30.
User feedback (November 20, 1998)
Our developers are presently working on a next version of pro Fit. If you have any complaints about the current version, or any suggestions for features to be added to the next version, check out our feedback form. (Or e-mail us if you do not like forms.)pro Fit mailing list (November 16, 1998)
The pro Fit mailing list is operational. Just send a message to listserv@listserv.quansoft.com containing the line "subscribe profit" (without quotes) to subscribe!New pro Fit Module posted on the download page (November 12, 1998)
One of our users developed a module to solve systems of coupled first order differential equations: ODE Module 1.1. Go to our downloads page to download this module, or visit the authors web page to check for new versions.New guide files (August 23, 1998)
We have posted version 5.1.1 of the pro Fit guide files. They have been updated to cover the new features of pro Fit 5.1.1. If you have downloaded pro Fit 5.1.1 (full or trial version) before August 23, 1998, you should get the new guide files. Starting from August 23, the new guide files are part of the pro Fit 5.1.1 package. To check if you have the current version of the guide files, go to your pro Fit folder, select the file "pro Fit Guide" and choose "Get Info..." from the File menu. Look at the version of the pro Fit Guide Info: it should read 5.1.1.To download the 5.1.1 guide files (475 kB), click here. They replace the versions of "pro Fit Guide" and "pro Fit Programming Guide" in your pro Fit folder.
Your input wanted (August 16, 1998)
Our developers are presently working on a next version of pro Fit. If you have any suggestions for features to be added to it, please send an e-mail to profit@quansoft.com.pro Fit 5.1.1 available (April 9, 1998)
pro Fit 5.1.1 is now available for download. It is a tune-up release that fixes some bugs found in pro Fit 5.1.0 and adds a few new features. It is available for free to all registered pro Fit users, who can simply go to our purchasing page and download it free of charge (pro Fit 5.1.0 registration codes are compatible with pro Fit 5.1.1).See pro Fit release history for a list of the bug-fixes and new features in pro Fit 5.1.1.
Plot3D 2.1.0 (June 29, 1998)
We have released a new version of the Plot3D module for pro Fit: Plot3D 2.1.0. Surface plots as well as scatter plots with varying point sizes and colors are now supported.Plot3D 2.1.0 can be used for the creation of 3D models of data and functions using Apple's QuickDraw3D technology. 3D models can be interactively edited and exported as a high-resolution PICT or saved in the QuickDraw3D meta file format (.3dmf) for farther use on web-pages or for data exchange. Go to our downloads page and get it!
JCANP-DX Reader 1.0a2 (Mai 1, 1998)
We have released a new module (plug-in) for pro Fit: JCANP-DX Reader. It can be used to import xy-data from JCANP-DX files. JCANP-DX is a standard for storing spectra and other data. JCANP-DX Reader is a pre-release and we are asking for your feedback. Go to our downloads page to download the module!Modules "Bessel" and "Frankenstein" (April 4, 1998)
Bessel is an implementation of the various Bessel functions. Frankenstein is for importing binary data files from Igor pro. Go to our downloads page to download the modules!pro Fit 5.1 trial version released (March 10, 1998)
The pro Fit 5.1 trial is a free, fully functional version.It is well suited for smaller tasks, but it contains some limitations that are not present in the full version. Go to our trial version page to download it!
pro Fit 5.1.0 released (January 31, 1998)
The long awaited version of pro Fit 5.1.0 is finally available. proFit 5.1 comes with many enhancements over its predecessor pro Fit 5.0, such as complete automated macro recording and full support for complex numbers and strings in the built in PASCAL compiler, Mac OS 8 support, and much more. For more details see our version history.You can download the application right now and pay for it on-line or conventionally.
As we have moved to purely electronic distribution of pro Fit, we have been able to lower prices considerably (a full single user licence is now e.g. USD 95 only). A full price list can be found on our purchasing page .