ARENA & Expression software 1.8 Beta 1 now available

[Seth Steiling]

NaturalPoint is pleased to announce new releases for ARENA and Expression software. We invite you to try the software and share your feedback with us.


ARENA/Expression 1.8 Beta 1 is now available. This beta should be used for eSync devices.


Direct download link:
http://media.naturalpoint.com/software/ ... beta.1.exe


Download section on the OptiTrack site:
http://www.naturalpoint.com/optitrack/d ... arena.html

ARENA/Expression 1.8 Beta 1 Changelog

• Added support for eSync devices
• Added Time Code support via eSync and S250e
• Added NatNet Time Code streaming support
• Added support for S250e quiet mode
• Added option to select streamed data type per skeleton
• Added button to open License Tool from splash screen
• Changed to new installer platform
• Changed default license file location
• Improved camera calibration
• Improved support for new calibration files
• Improved MJPEG performance
• Improved take title window to provide more space
• Improved take title window to allow copy and paste
• Changed take recording length default to off
• Changed take auto-increment default to _t01
• Fixed markers slower than nulls in FBX export
• Fixed second take not animating in all-tracks FBX export
• Fixed crash when loading old pt2 calibration files
• Fixed failing to load truncated pt2 files
• Fixed display tab when app is launched by double clicking on files
• Fixed end frame being truncated to a multiple of 100

[farstar]

I am new to doing updates with arena. If I update to this beta and I find it to not be working as well as current version will I be able to install my old version with out issue?
If I dont have Esync device should I still update?

[Seth Steiling]

Yes, you can easily uninstall the new beta version and reinstall an older release, which are archived on our ARENA downloads page under "Previous Releases":

http://www.naturalpoint.com/optitrack/d ... arena.html

I would recommend upgrading even if you don't have an eSync, as there are several improvements in this build that should impact most users (take system, data exporting, calibration).

[farstar]

Just did the install and now it says I am not licensed to use software. I ran the license tool and it says all is good. but no go. I need a fast reply on this because I have a scedualed mocap section tomorrow morning.

I just reinstalled older version and I am back up and running for tomorrow. Let me know what I can do on my end to help you guys out on getting the licens issue resolved.

[bsteagal]

Far_Star

It might be that your license is over 1 year old.. when this happens, you won't be able to use newer versions of the software.

[farstar]

Bryan,
Thanks I did not know this. I am just one month over a year now.

[farstar]

Anyone using this beta and have you found it to be better?

[NaturalPoint - Mike]

Licenses come with one year of software maintenance, which entitles you to download any new version of software released during that time period. You can purchase extensions that grant additional years of software maintenance to continue receiving updates. If you would like information on your software maintenance agreement, you can always check on our webpage, here.