Batch files allow PoreXpert to run a series of operations, in parallel for suitably powerful computers (as detailed in the Help system). An improved class of batch files has been developed, that indicate if they are being used wrongly. They are posted on a new Batch Files download page.

In response to one of our users, we have written a new intermediate level tutorial entitled Modelling your own sample.  You can access it at https://www.porexpert.com/help2/index.html?modelling-your-own-sample.htm .  It also explains how to view the simulated void structure of high porosity samples. With good wishes to all visiting this website, and the hope that soon Covid-19 will cease to impact on all our endeavours.

We now have a significant number of researchers and product development scientists using PoreXpert version 2.  However, Covid-19 restrictions have prevented us from organising training courses.  Therefore we have posted a new advanced tutorial at https://www.porexpert.com/help2/index.html?artefacts-and-stochastic-realisations.htm.  It is required reading, as it explains how to avoid false results generated by the program itself – artefacts.  We wish all our users the best possible Christmas and New Year in these very difficult times.

Would you like to easily identify your PoreXpert or PoreXpand Sentinel hardware dongle, or just have a colourful key fob for other purposes?  We are offering free key fobs to all current PoreXpert and PoreXpand users, and also anyone who has registered on the website with details of their scientific interests – a maximum of two fobs per person, or four per institution.  So just go to the Contact Us page to register, or, if you a current user or have already registered, email us at support@porexpert.com .

If your samples are compressible and you are using a Micromeritics Autopore porosimeter, then you should use PoreXpand as a data pre-processor.  It allows much more precise correction for compressibility than the standard automatic correction, and also measures the bulk modulus of the solid phase of the sample.  In response to renewed interest and sale of PoreXpand, we have updated it with the latest graphics drivers, and refreshed its Help system . Please contact us if you wish to purchase a copy.

Unlike much software, updates to PoreXpert are free of charge. In response to suggestions and requests from current users, we have produced the first update to PoreXpert version 2, with details shown on the Software Support | Change log page. Various new messages and controls have been translated into five languages, including Spanish as shown.

Having agreed Force Majeure clauses due to Covid-19, consultancy for a major client re-commences, using PoreXpert version 2 for commercially key samples and simulations never before attempted.

PoreXpert version 2, having successfully completed its alpha testing, is now being shipped to international customers.  Please contact us for your own trial or full copy.

Concluding comment from an alpha tester:  Congratulations to you both and the team, this is a triumph. How far computing and graphics have come!

We are currently testing the alpha release of PoreXpert version 2, both in the UK and mainland Europe.  We are currently on track for the beta release to all our patiently waiting customers late in July.