A new version of CBALANCE has been released (see Figure 1).
This new version has an improved interface, the ability to save files in XML format, and the ability to change the existing counterweights to any of the recommended options for balancing the unit.
Those familiar with our Seven Step Optimization process (used to be called the five-step optimization process) know that Step 7 is to update the CBALANCE file with the new Counterweight positions calculated in Step 6.
Up to now, this was done by manually entering the new counterweight positions back into CBALANCE. The new version automates this task by allowing you to move the existing counterweights to any of the recommended balanced combinations by simply clicking on the desired balanced column header. As Figure 2 shows, after you select one of the recommended balanced counterweight configurations, the program asks you if want to move the weights to those positions.
Also, the new version of CBALANCE has an improved output report that visually shows which weights to move using an actual photograph of the counterweights (see Figure 3). The photograph changes depending on the unit type you select (Conventional or Mark II).
Customers who have maintained their technical support can obtain this new version for free.
If your technical support for CBALANCE has expired, back technical support has to be paid plus there is a US$350.00 upgrade charge for the new version.
Downloading
Customers with paid technical support can download this new version from our web site. If you are a CBALANCE user and you would like to download the new version of CBALANCE, go to our Update Products page and download the Shared Components and Current Release of CBALANCE 3.0.1.
Upgrade CD
An upgrade installation CD is available for US$50.
Call Theta Enterprises, Inc. at (562)694-3297 to order.