Why Upgrade From 3.4 To 4.3?
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written: 08/27/2024
last modified: 12/04/2024

Question:

Why Upgrade from v.3.4 to v.4.3 QC-CALC Real-Time, SPC, QC-Gage or GageStation?

Answer:

For a brief history, v.3.4 was released in 2013, v.4.0 was released in September 2018, v.4.1 was released in June 2023, and v.4.3 was released in September 2024.

What’s New in v.4.x versions?  Quite a few things:

  • Two different storage types:
    • QCQ file – These are similar to QCC files, but QCQ files contain all information about the part file instead of needing a QCN and other files to contain everything.
    • MS SQL Server – In SQL, all part files are stored in the same database and Location and Categories can be used like a folder structure to organize your part files. Search not only by part number but across all parts for a particular machine, operator, etc.
  • A panel in QC-CALC Real-Time now displays a histogram of the selected characteristic.
  • Panels on the QC-CALC Real-Time screen can be set to flyout mode or moved around.
  • Changes made to data points are tracked automatically within the database.
  • Improved administrative capabilities to set permissions for individual and centralized database management.
  • ERS has been rebranded as QC-CALC SPC Pro with many more reporting options, including scheduled and triggered reports. This is included as part of QC-CALC Enterprise.
  • More users can see the data in different ways with our QC-Mobile product.

Here are some links to give additional information:

Question:

If I am running v.3.4, what are my upgrade options?

Answer:

If using Windows XP:

  • Prolink Software newer than v.3.4 does not run on XP.
  • So why upgrade? By purchasing the upgrade and maintenance, you will be eligible to install v.4.3 when the PC is upgraded/replaced with a Windows 10/11 operating system.

If using Windows 7 & 8:

  • You can run up to v.4.3 on Windows 7 & 8.
  • So why upgrade? By purchasing the upgrade and maintenance, you will be eligible to install v.4.3 when the PC is upgraded/ replaced with a Windows 10/11 operating system.

If using Windows 10 & 11:

  • You will be able to run v.4.3 of Real-Time, SPC Pro, QC-Calc Monitor, QC-Gage, and Gage Station in Windows 10/11.