Friction Software Release Notes V3.2.0

Version 3.2.0
Released 30th September 2025.

Test Page

• Index of test now starts at index 1 instead of 0.

• Added save buttons to File Name, Control Parameters and Report Information for test page.

  • Note that all three are first applied once the save button is pressed.

• The File Name can still be changed using the enter button as well.

• Added popup boxes when saving information. An example of a popup associated with saving Control Parameters:

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• File Name now inherits name of Test Setup, meaning changing a Test Setup applies the Test Setup’s name to the File Name field and automatically applies it.

• Virtual Pendant button made much larger. Additionally made blue to increase visibility.

• Additionally, when running Texture Measurements with Automatic Cycle settings, pressing the Virtual Pendant now stops the data collection.

  • Plans to extend the latter functionality to the Physical Pendant is in the works.

• Default Test Stop Distance changed from 10,000 ft to 150 ft.

• Default Automatic Test Cycle Length changed from 528 to 1000 ft.

• Default Test Start Distance changed from 100 to 0 ft.

Settings Pages

• Complete rework of Test Setups Page with new table.

• Default Templates are locked, if you wish to change e.g. Report Information, simply take a non-default Test Setup and bind it to a non-default Report Information.

• Added Control Parameters to its own page, creating templates to be used by Test Setups.

• Added Save Button, meaning the changes are first applied after the button is pressed.

• Additionally, Hardware table now contains more fields.

  • Note that the program requires a restart to apply the settings properly. The program will help shut down the program, but you have to manually start the program again.