KATE LABS

Frame 1.5

Sami Maisniemi - Saturday, July 10, 2010

The latest update includes remarkable changes to the resolution test and some minor modifications. The update is strongly recommended for all the users. Note that the support for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and Windows XP has been dropped. Frame 1.5 will be the last version of the first generation of Frame and we have already started the development of Frame 2.0 which will be released during 3Q10. We have not yet determined all the features of Frame 2.0 and if you have any suggestions, please send email to feedback@katelabs.com.

We have made some changes to the price and license conditions of Frame. As a consequence, we have also modified the net store remarkably. The new net store uses PayPal. As a consequence, you can pay with most common credit cards or with PayPal. If you want to pay with a bank transfer or you want an offer for a company license, please send email to info@katelabs.com.

Frame 1.4

Sami Maisniemi - Sunday, May 30, 2010

We released Frame 1.4 after extensive testing a couple weeks ago. The update includes several bug fixes and several usability issues have been solved as well. The update includes also some remarkable changes to the color accuracy and resolution tests. As a consequence, the update is strongly recommended for all the users. The online documentation has been modified accordingly.

The features of version 1.5 have been frozen and we intend to release version 1.5 in the near future. Also the development of version 2.0 has been started, but the features have not been frozen yet and therefore it is difficult to estimate the time schedule of the release.

Frame 1.3.3

Sami Maisniemi - Friday, April 2, 2010

The latest update includes a bug fix for the color accuracy test. We have decided to deliver only bug fixes to the current version, because versions 1.4 and 1.5 will be released in the near future. Version 1.4 will deliver improvements to the color accuracy test and the reporting capabilities. Version 1.5 will deliver remarkable improvements to the resolution test and especially to the resolution charts. We have also started the development of version 2.0, but the features have not been fully determined. We have decided not to provide any kind of time schedules, because we want to make sure that the deliveries are properly tested. The purpose of the decision is to focus on the quality of the deliveries instead of focusing on artificial time schedules.

Frame 1.3.2

Sami Maisniemi - Friday, March 19, 2010

The latest update includes some minor improvements and miscellaneous bug fixes. For example, the gamut of the RGB color space is displayed and the bug related to the vendor specific samples of Kodak Q-60 test chart has been fixed. The update is recommended for all the users.

The Linux version has been postponed

Sami Maisniemi - Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Unfortunately the Linux version of Frame has been postponed, because we could not find enough beta testers. However, we still believe that the Linux version would an important addition to our product range and the Linux version will be released sooner or later. If you would like to participate the beta program, please send email to info@katelabs.com.

Frame 1.3.1

Sami Maisniemi - Tuesday, February 16, 2010

The latest update includes important improvements to the preferences and the reference files. The update is strongly recommended for all the users.

The new user guide is also available and the reference files of X-Rite or Gretag MacBeth ColorChecker are available in the download page in CSV format.

We have received quite a lot of feedback during the last couple weeks and we intend to release several updates during the next couple months. We would like to thank all the users who have sent feedback.

Frame 1.3

Sami Maisniemi - Monday, January 18, 2010

Frame 1.3 was released for a while ago. The release was once again a few weeks late, because we found some critical bugs just before the release. As a consequence, we have decided to change the development methodology. In the future we will release frequent updates. The version control will be modified accordingly. The new methodology allows us to release new features after they have been fully tested without relying on artificial time schedules. We believe that the new methodology helps us to deliver new features within reasonable time without compromising quality.

Frame 1.3 includes several additions and modifications. For example, the support for the reference files has been extended and the user can create custom color charts. However, the most remarkable change is related to the licensing of the application. Frame Essentials includes all the features and the price of the license is 99€. Frame Lite includes all the tests and the most common test charts, but the license is free. We believe that Frame Lite will be a great success among the hobbyists who need an affordable method to test any kind of imaging devices from scanners to cameras. We promote all the hobbyists to test the application and to send feedback and comments, which help us to develop the application.

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Windows 7 support

Sami Maisniemi - Monday, December 14, 2009

We have updated the development tools and therefore Frame 1.3 will support Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Windows 7 operating systems. The final tests of Frame 1.3 are ongoing and the release will be made within the next few days. The Linux version is also ready, but we intend make some additional tests to guarantee compatibility with the most common Linux distributions.

Frame 1.3 Lite

Sami Maisniemi - Saturday, November 28, 2009

We have defined the features of the Lite version of Frame. The Lite version includes the support for all ColorChecker compatible color charts, all generic white and gray balance cards, and all ISO 12233 compatible resolution charts. The user can create reference files or use reference files provided by a vendor in CSV and ANSI IT 8.7 compatible formats.

However, the Lite version does not include any other test charts and reporting and exporting tools. The Lite version will be available for all platforms. We promote all the users to send feedback and comments, which will help us to develop Frame.

Frame 1.3 for Linux

Sami Maisniemi - Saturday, November 21, 2009

We have been developing the Linux version of Frame for a while. The features of the Linux version will be identical to the features of the Mac OS X and Windows versions. We intend to support KDE and Gnome desktop environments and all most common Linux distributions. The Beta testing program will start a couple weeks after Frame 1.3 has been released for Mac OS X and Windows. The Beta testing program continues as long as it is necessary.

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