heliOS Software
Download 1.7.0
We are pleased to announce that our latest 1.7.0 release of heliOS is ready for you to download. It includes new features, enhancements and bug fixes.
The latest heliOS version comes together with an improved set of heliOS methods.
heliOS
version 1.7.0 (188 MB)
heliOS Methods
version 1.7 (1.8 MB)
heliX Firmware
version 4.192.2.1510 (1.4 GB)
heliX Quick Start Guide
version 3.2 (2.30MB)
Note: Before running a new heliOS version, a firmware update of your heliX device is necessary.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Supported Operating System I Windows 10
heliOS requires the .NET 5 Desktop Runtime.
heliOS requires access to a postgreSQL database.
→ see install instructions
We are pleased to announce that our latest 1.7.0 release of heliOS is ready for you to download. It includes new features, enhancements and bug fixes. The latest heliOS version comes together with an improved set of heliOS methods.
One of the key features we introduced is a set of robust and autonomous fit operations for biphasic kinetics data. Due to a new lookup approach it is not necessary anymore to set any ranges or initial parameters for fitting. The parameter initialization works fully autonomously and automatically formatted fit results can be easily exported. Additionally, the analysis section, especially the manual analysis, has been substantially improved in usability and performance.
Add autonomous biphasic fit operations
Enable copy-pasting fit results from the manual analysis
Add raw motion plots to details for conformational change analysis
Add experiment name to default name of automated analyses
Add standard error of the mean to extract data operation
Enable multi-selection from analysis tree view
Add 1D tree as navigation item to manual analyses
Add selection of predefined plot export sizes
Add images to experiment timeline
Ignore lines starting with ‘#’ when importing CSV files
Extend CSV import with smart delimiter detection
Show document descriptions when hovering over them in the document overview
Reorganize custom assay view to improve usability
Improve performance of the device selection during assay start
Improve device loading time
Reorganize custom assay view to improve performance
Fix performance issue in kinetic assays by removing simulations
Improve performance when adding multiple runs in a single operation
Remove deprecated FRET assay
Remove deprecated conformational change assays
Fix incorrect display of error bars
Fix incorrect unit for switching frequency in measurement metadata
Show motion plots in conformational change analyses by default from 1995 to 3000 µs
Fix crash when updating simulations with invalid data
Fix issue when updating certain assays
Fix potential crash when working with autosampler
Fix default zoom always including 0 on y-axes
Fix parameter input in assay not being saved after updating the assay
Fix selected assay resetting when switching between different assay workflows
Display user-friendly message on device disconnect
Fix kinetics simulations in kinetics assay
Fix potential crash when interacting with assays while methods are still being loaded
Fix assay opening issue due to failing autosampler distribution
Fix fit display on data with error bars
Fix his-capture conformational change analysis
Fix potential crash when loading devices
Fix behavior when forcing similar samples into a specific sample tray position
Improve stability of individual kinetics fits for global fits
Include error bars in default zoom levels
Fix issue with kinetics fits if off-rate is greater than apparent on-rate
Fix crash while working with assays
Prevent changing of options on parameters owned by a composite method
Fix SVG exports from plots having their axis ticks vanish when being ungrouped
Fix scrolling in composite parameters list
Crash during biphasic association fit initialization
Fix broken fits
Crash when performing kinetics fit
Error when loading device
Fix issue preventing the import of read-only files into heliOS
Fix busy state icons on analysis elements not updating
Improve device connection timeout exception message
Improve handling of large titles on analysis elements
Fix uneven kinetics fit operation initialization
Fix tree view in scratchpad not properly folding away
Prevent focusing of invisible elements in manual analysis
In case you need help, please do not hesitate to contact our support team at support@dynamic-biosensors.com.
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
We recommend to always use the newest versions of heliOS and heliX firmware.
Please update first your heliX device with the latest firmware version before installing a new version of heliOS.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Supported Operating System I Windows 10
heliOS requires the .NET 5 Desktop Runtime.
heliOS requires access to a postgreSQL database.
heliX FIRMWARE UPDATE
Note: The installation of a new heliX firmware version must be performed from a computer which is connected to the heliX device.
Note: Skip this step if you are only interested in updating the heliOS version on a computer which is not used to control the heliX device.
- Ensure that the heliX device is switched on and connected to the control PC (directly or via network).
- Download the above listed version of the heliX firmware. We recommend to always use the newest version.
- Run the EXE installer on the control PC and follow the setup steps. You can find the IP address of your heliX in heliOS under Devices.
After approx. 10 minutes the heliX will be restarted and ready to use.
INSTALLATION OF heliOS
Note: If heliOS is installed for the first time on a computer you need to first install the .NET 5 Desktop Runtime (see Installation of Microsoft .NET 5) and a PostgreSQL database (see Installation and set up of postgreSQL database).
- Download the above listed version of heliOS. We recommend to always use the newest version.
- Run the MSI installer and follow the setup steps.
- The first time you open heliOS on a computer you need to enter your license key (Settings → License).
Copy and paste the license key into the intended input field and confirm. - In addition to 3, the first time you are using heliOS you need to enter your database access data (Settings → Database).
- Now heliOS is ready to use and can, for example, be connected to your heliX device.
IMPORT OF heliOS METHODS
- Download the above listed heliOS methods.
- Unzip the downloaded file once. The unzipped folder contains a range of zipped heliOS methods. Do not unzip these files.
- Open heliOS and go to “Methods”.
- Click on “Import” in the top menu and select one or several heliOS methods (ZIP files) from the unzipped folder.
- Click on “Open”. Now your data base is equipped with the newest heliOS methods.
INSTALLATION OF MICROSOFT .NET 5
Note: heliOS requires the .NET 5 Desktop Runtime on your Windows operating system. If already installed you can skip this step.
- Download the .Net 5 Desktop Runtime from the link below. Select a version under “Run desktop apps” that matches the architecture of your Windows OS, either 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64). https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/current/runtime
- Run the EXE installer and follow the setup steps.
- After the installation process has finished you are ready to install heliOS.
INSTALLATION AND SET UP OF A postgreSQL DATABASE
Note: heliOS requires a postgreSQL database either on a server in your local network or on your Windows operating system. If you do not have access to a network-based postgreSQL database you need to install one on your local computer. If already installed you can skip this step.
- Download postgreSQL from the link below. Select version 12.8 for Windows x86-64.
https://www.enterprisedb.com/downloads/postgres-postgresql-downloads - Run the EXE installer and follow the setup steps. A detailed installation guide can be found here: https://www.enterprisedb.com/docs/supported-open-source/postgresql/installer/02_installing_postgresql_with_the_graphical_installation_wizard/01_invoking_the_graphical_installer/
If you need help with setting up the postgrSQL database please ask your system administrator or contact our support team at support@dynamic-biosensors.com. - After the installation process has finished you are ready to install heliOS.
In case you need help, please do not hesitate to contact our support team at support@dynamic-biosensors.com.
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