11/06/2009
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- LabVIEW:
  - modified audio features
  - external triggering on the scope
  - all triggering is now done by the board instead of in software
  - fixed bode plotter phase wrap error
  - fixed AWG file not found error
- scope:
  - fixed calculation of RMS and Mean in Measurements window
- func gens:
  - fixed phase value out of range error


10/29/2009
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- scope:
  - removed use of registry for storing settings
  - fixed rollover bug for zeroing buttons on certain machines


10/25/2009
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- scope:
  - finished implementing cursor labels for all modes of main plot and zoom plot
  - added trigger level label
  - added legend for cursors and trigger level
  - fixed issue w/ zoom cursors not always showing correct horizontal position
  - constrained cursors to plot for X-Y and Y-X modes (Y-T mode already did this)
  - made X-Y/Y-X cursor colors consistent w/ plot color
  - added horizontal offset reset button
  - corrected status bar text for existing reset buttons
  - added ch1*ch2, ch1/ch2, ch2/ch1 to math channel
  - improved appearance on smaller screens:
    - made Cursors window a bit narrower
    - rearranged and condensed elements in Trigger window
  - cleaned up formatting of numeric displays
- Spectrum Analyzer:
  - made markers and vertical cursors re-position correctly when x-axis units change
  - cleaned up formatting of numeric displays


10/22/2009
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- fixed sizing of tool windows in some panels when opening from settings files
- scope: made cursors easier to see, experimented w/ labelling


10/21/2009
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- spectrum analyzer:
  - now auto-setting sampling time and rate based on center frequency
    - added sampling time display to panel
	- removed the now redundant Sample Size menu
  - removed redundant Spectrum Mode menu
    (use Vertical Units instead)
  - removed Data Mode menu for boards where it has no effect
  - added Auto-Hide to settings files
- AWGs: added Auto-Hide to settings files
- scope: made text in Cursors panel easier to read
- added better buffer size checking for AnalogStream for all boards


10/01/2009
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- scope: added Ch1+Ch2 option to math channel
- audio: made panel open as floating by default
- spectrum analyzer:
  - set defaults for AnalogStream properties which aren't controllable in this feature
  - added sanity checks for Center and Span frequencies
  - fixed issue w/ opening old settings files w/ missing items


09/28/2009
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- fixed crash when opening and closing spectrum analyzer, then opening scope
- replaced Audio Output menu with Audio feature panel
- COM:
  - openDevice() now checks firmware version and returns error if upgrade required
  - added several properties to IAudioOut interface
  - when switching TriggerSource from ext. to int., TriggerChannel is reset to 1 if out of bounds


09/17/2009
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- scope:
  - fixed crash when opening scope followed by opening Analog I/O
  - external triggering:
    - made scope and dig i/o panels tell each other when input/output direction of trigger line is changed
    - added ext trigger channel support to settings files
  - changed Volts/Div menus to multiples of 1,2,5
- func gens:
  - fixed crashes due to closing panel while sweep is running
  - fixed crashes due to setting invalid values while sweep is running
  - added sanity checks for sweep max > sweep min
  - made auto-set sampling rate higher to give smoother signals
- AWGs:
  - fixed value out of range errors for certain stored values
  - fixed crash when changing Auto-Hide state of Waveform Builder while it's grayed-out
  - added manual frequency range controls
  - expanded Waveform Components panel a bit to fix Noise tab getting cut off
  - made spacing consistent in Square tab
- spectrum analyzer:
  - swapped in actual NumericUpDown components for TextBox numeric entry fields
  - added Sample Size to settings files
  - fixed units in Sample Size menu
- "Audio Output" menu:
  - set up some default settings
  - menu now shows initial values for volume settings
  - "Headphones Connected" indicator now updates when menu opens rather than needing click on other item
- hid non-functioning items (check for updates, submit crash reports online)
- made fonts consistent for all Help menu items
- changed URLs in installer from ioboard.rpi.edu to mobilestudio.rpi.edu
- updated LabVIEW executables to 8.6
  (requires 8.6 runtime engine)


09/01/2009
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- scope external triggering:
  - reduced USB conflicts between dig i/o panel and external triggering
  - implemented Off and Auto triggering modes
  - fixed crash when using higher-numbered lines for trigger source
  - starting/stopping scope now resets triggering state correctly
  - fixed enabling/disabling of external source menu


07/07/2009
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- updated main production release to include COM fix, but not (currently unstable) external triggering


07/06/2009
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- bumped COM expiration date


06/30/2009
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- scope: added external triggering
- func gens: fixed crash on red1 boards


06/11/2009
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- fixed another startup crash for red2 boards w/ even older firmware versions
(later the same day...)
- COM:
  - made FirmwareVersion display format consistent with MSD
  - re-compiled COM code to bring it up-to-date


06/09/2009
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- fixed startup crash for red2 boards w/ old firmware versions
- Spectrum Analyzer
  - fixed error when marker 2 on, channel 2 off
  - fixed marker being drawn when corresponding channel is off


06/08/2009
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- added missing LabVIEW dll to installer


06/07/2009
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- Analog I/O:
  - fixed output slider/text-box initialization
  - red2 now allows negative values for outputs
- func gens:
  - fixed out-of-range errors when opening "Advanced" controls w/ certain values
(later the same day...)
- updated LabVIEW files installed with MSD


06/05/2009
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- fixed bug where device list refreshes were marking still-connected devices as disconnected


06/04/2009
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- func gens:
  - sample rate now auto-set based on frequency
- AWGs:
  - plots:
    - fixed memory errors
    - improved redraw performance
    - fixed x-axis rescaling
  - Audio import:
    - added check for valid .wav files
    - added buffer size limit check on import
    - fixed amplitude scaling for 8-bit .wav files
- added buffer size limit check to AnalogOutChannel.WriteData()


05/06/2009
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- made Analog I/O feature work with red2
- Spectrum Analyzer: fixed crash
- scope: added 500ms to Time/Div menu for red2


03/26/2009
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- scope:
  - fixed "div by 0" errors in CSV save
  - red2: fixed triggering on wrong channel for case when ch1=AWG2 and ch2=AWG1
  - blue: fixed slight ch2 phase offset when decimation is used
- AWGs:
  - fixed point count issues in dialog box for CSV save


03/04/2009
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- scope:
  - fixed crashes when switching time ranges
  - fixed channel swapping for long time ranges
- fixed audio volume crashes


03/03/2009
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- added decimation of points returned for long time ranges in AnalogStream of red2 boards


02/27/2009
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- added IAudioOut interface to COM


02/10/2009
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- various bug fixes in settings files
- scope: improved units checking of Time/Div and Volts/Div menus


01/15/2009
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- fixed issue with boards not being recognized by Mobile Studio Desktop


01/14/2009
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- fixed exception that happened after closing then opening the Oscilloscope feature


01/03/2009
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- bumped COM expiration date
- wireless updated for physics testing


12/10/2008
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- settings files
  - added Spectrum Analyzer and Digital I/O features
  - added save/load of defaults when opening/closing app or feature w/out specifying settings file
  - better backwards compatibility and misc. other bug fixes
- added LabVIEW .exes and launcher to installer (still requires separate install of LabVIEW runtime)


12/02/2008
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- COM:
  - added set_TimeRangeFunc() and get_TimeRangeFunc() to IAnalogStream interface
    - same as setting and getting .TimeRange as property, just different syntax
	- added for Python compatibility
  - uninstaller now cleans up COM type library


12/01/2008
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- fixed save/load settings file crashes


11/26/2008
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- firmware fix for analog input crashes


11/25/2008
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- added wireless support:
  - "Wireless USB" feature allows pairing with wireless devices
    (physics accelerometer board is only supported device)
- settings files:
  - new additions: AWG tabs, func gen advanced settings
  - moved to JSON file format
    - files in old format still load, but new additions will not be supported
- AWGs, audio and CSV import:
  - fixed resampling issue
  - GUI now updates correctly when opening 2-channel file, then 1-channel file
  - "Add Channel" buttons no longer disabled by opening file import dialog
- AWGs and func gens:
  - freq and ampl limits in GUI now reflect board type
- updated COM registration to work with PythonWin's Makepy utility


11/10/2008
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- recompiled to fix COM registration


11/03/2008
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- red2 auto-calibration
  - sanity checks to detect when wires are not connected correctly
- func gens:
  - disabled auto-switch of frequency units for smoother sweeping


10/28/2008
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- red2: all auto-calibrate buttons now working


10/27/2008
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- red2: "auto-calibrate A1" now works correctly


10/24/2008
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- fixed scope bug in red2 firmware


10/23/2008
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- red2 scope functionality:
  - various triggering code improvements
  - added several higher Time/Div settings to menu
  - made sure ADC is not under-clocked at high Time/Div settings in scope
- red2 func gens:
  - setting sample rate now works properly with values not in pre-defined list (only relevant to COM interface)
  - removed implicit resetting of sample rate when changing frequencies
- func gens panel:
  - changed pkpk max to 7V
  - changed offset max/min to +/-3.5V
  - changed offset arrow key increment amount to 0.1V
- red2 analog calibration:
  - added partially functional "auto-calibrate" buttons
- "Upgrade Firmware" dialog now automatically selects correct firmware file for each board type


10/07/2008
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- scope:
  - fixed triggering when ch1 is AC, ch2 is DC (blue and red2 boards)
  - added Y-X mode
    - made save button work for X-Y and Y-X modes
	- updated print and screenshot buttons to work with Y-X mode
  - fixed math channel labelling for screenshot and printed images in Y-T mode
  - made sampling rate work better with typed values for Time/Div, esp. longer time ranges
  - made Time/Div scroll arrows use lower case "s" for units
  - cosmetic changes to trigger panel
- added RED2 calibration panel to Device menu
- LabVIEW:
  - various fixes and additions in sample files
  - posted versions which should be compatible with LabVIEW 8.0 through 8.5


09/12/2008
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- scope:
  - added higher voltage ranges (5V, 10V, 20V)
  - fixed startup loading of last values for Volts/Div settings
  - tweaked gain and offset values
- AWGs:
  - fixed last point truncation errors in CSV import
  - tweaked gain and offset values


09/09/2008
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- func gens:
  - fixed freq slider crashes when used with scope running
  - fixed signals flat-lining when slider clicked and not moved
  - changed "offset" label to "DC offset"
- scope:
  - set Math Channel initial position at V=0
  - improved Measurements panel Frequency/Period detection for simple waveforms
  - picking screenshot file type now works properly
- AWGs:
  - fixed bug with drawing area receiving clicks from dialog boxes
  - picking screenshot file type now works properly
- spectrum analyzer:
  - got channel 2 marker working
  - both markers now respond to threshold settings
  - added Overrange LED like scope's
- COM interface:
  - added Looping for AnalogOut channels


09/03/2008
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- save/open settings files:
  - func gens panel: added sample rates
  - AWGs panel: added Waveform Builder components, sample rates, looping
- AWGs: changing amplitudes in Audio tab now works correctly


08/28/2008
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- fixed crash on red2 boards when sending AWG data to hardware with scope running
  (requires firmware update)


08/27/2008
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- scope:
  - fixed various issues when scope settings are typed rather than selected from menus
  - made screenshot and print functions produce the same image as each other
- AWGs:
  - replaced "save to CSV" button with button like scope's
    (and added data reduction option like scope's)
  - added screenshot and print buttons like scope's
- Spectrum Analyzer:
  - changed Option defaults
    - Spectrum Mode: Power -> Amplitude
    - Vertical Units: dBm -> Vpk
  - fixed y-axis units label bug
  - fixed y-axis value labels not updating correctly bug
- fixed start-up issue for blue boards w/ old firmware


08/23/2008
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- setting ch1=AWG2 & ch2=AWG1 in scope and spectrum analyzer on red2 now works
  (requires firmware update)
- spectrum analyzer:
  - added ability to plot both channels at once
  - added sub-division ticks to x-axis
  - changed default stop frequency to 100 kHz
  - changed default for Options -> Data Mode -> Sample Size to 16k
  - Options -> Peak Threshhold:
    - changed text for "Mean" checkmark to Greek mu
    - changed text for other checkmarks from "s" to Greek sigma, and prefixed with "mu + "
- scope:
  - fixed interaction between overlay display and channel enable switches


08/22/2008
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- COM interface:
  - replaced AnalogStream BufferSize with PointsPerChannel
    (to abstract away implementation details)
- spectrum analyzer:
  - fixed channel switching bug for red1 boards


08/16/2008
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- spectrum analyzer:
  - fixed error with channel 2 input selections not getting sent to board
  - fixed inputs menu to take into account boards where channels can't be set independently
  - when switching channels, now uses previous input setting rather than resetting to first item
  - menu selections now take effect on click rather than on rollover
  - removed MHz from units menus


08/15/2008
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- fixed PWM period scaling error
- COM interface:
  - added SamplingDiv to AnalogStream interface
  - made SampleRate settable for AnalogOut channels
  - fixed string conversion of FirmwareVersion in CoreFunctions


08/11/2008
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- AWGs: 
  - added interpolation to manual waveform drawing
  - shut off auto-scaling for manual waveform drawing
  - added "save to CSV" functionality
  - adapted CSV import to handle different sampling rates on the two channels
  - added units labels to sampling rates in Audio and CSV import panels


08/07/2008
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- fixed func gen errors for red1 and blue boards caused by recent red2-only functionality updates
- scope:
  - made hide/show behavior consistent for all tool windows
  - fixed greyed-out "Enable Channel" text for math channel switch
  - math channel now works even with ch2 disabled, on boards which support it
  - red1: hid ch1 enable/disable switch (not supported for this board type)
  - red1: fixed crashes caused by switching off ch2 while scope is running


07/31/2008
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- hid non-functional features pending their completion
- uploaded this version as both development release and main release


07/30/2008
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- fixed startup compatibility issue with old versions of red2 firmware


07/29/2008
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- AWGs:
  - gave noise a non-zero initial value for min duration
  - if in one-shot mode, signal now ends at 0
- Func Gens:
  - added "truncated" indicator label
- Scope:
  - now sampling at lower rate for long Time/Div settings
- updated COM expiration date


07/10/2008
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- AWGs:
  - added noise tab back in
  - noise can now be used without adding it to other signals
  - added (rough approximation of) pink noise option
- blue board:
  - scope: fixed crashing when scope start/stop button clicked multiple times with long Time/Div
  - func gens: changing waveform shape on one channel no longer causes offset on other channel
- red2 board:
  - func gens: closing and reopening panel no longer resets waveform shape to sine on ch1
  - zeroing of outputs on startup no longer overrides settings file values


07/08/2008
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- Arb Waveform panel:
  - added Looping controls back in
  - implemented looping/one-shot in firmware and in Device dlls
  - initialized to "Loop Continuously"
  - graph continuations now drawn even w/out clicking a loop selection
  - added Legend back in
  - set initial values in Waveform Components tabs:
    - 1kHz, 2V Pk-Pk for sin, tri, squ, saw
    - 1V Level for DC
- Func Gen panel:
  - defaults on panel opening: 1kHz, 2V pk-pk sine wave
  - limited # of freq. slider events to address issue of app freezing
- PWMs:
  - solid line part of waveform illustration now shows a complete period
  - set bounds and added initialization code to fix exceptions caused by zero values
- analog outputs set to 0V when Mobile Studio starts up or shuts down
  - red1: DACs only (func gens can't be set to 0)
  - blue: nothing yet (func gens can't be set to 0, PWMs and DACs not implemented yet)
  - red2: AWGs and PWMs
- old crashes re-tested, seem to be fixed now:
  - "Reset Device" on red2 boards now works correctly
  - plugging in red1 or blue boards while Mobile Studio running no longer causes crash
- scope measurements panel: all channels now measure period peak-to-peak
- fixed analog out sliders (only relevant to red1)
- installer associates .iob files with Mobile Studio for double-click opening
- moved build with all the above to main release, then added (incomplete) Impedance Analyzer and Multimeter features back into development release only


06/26/2008
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- Arbitrary Waveform feature:
  - fixed bug with change in sampling rate causing freq change in sin, tri, squ, saw
  - implemented audio and CSV resampling
  - disabled "Add L/R Channel" buttons in audio and CSV tabs until after file is loaded
  - now sending sampling rate to signal builder channels rather than directly to hardware
  - "Send to Hardware" button is now enabled only when there are changes to be sent
  - added label to display messages about any truncation (exceeding buffer or not matching block size)


06/11/2008
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- Arbitrary Waveform panel:
  - implemented Amplitude setting for Audio
  - set bounds for sin, tri, squ, saw:
    - freq: 0-150kHz
    - pkpk: 0-6V
    - offset: ±3V
    - phase: ±180 in degrees, ±PI in radians
  - changed "Amplitude" labels to "Pk-Pk" for sin, tri, squ, saw
  - fixed greyed-out "Offset" labels
  - removed MHz setting from freq units for sin, squ, tri, saw
  - removed uV, dBV and dBmV menu choices for all voltages
  - removed noise panel for now
  - removed audio resampling for now
  - removed looping/one-shot for now
  - removed buffer memory panel
  - removed legend panel
- set bounds for func gens panel to match bounds in AWGs panel
- fixed invalid sampling rates for analog outs


06/06/2008
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- fixed issue with scope killing AWGs
  - this also improves interactivity at high Time/Div settings
- changed scope time options from multiples of {1.0, 2.5, 5.0} to multiples of {1.0, 2.0, 5.0}
- changed max freq of func gens to 150kHz
- cleaned up redundant updating calls which were introduced as part of sampling rate switch code


05/20/2008
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- Analog I/O (only available on red1 board):
  - DAC outputs now update only after pressing Enter


05/05/2008
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- scope:
  - implemented Open/Save Settings for all scope controls
  - "Enable Channel" switches:
    - added on/off switch for scope channel 1
    - both channels now enabled by default
    - switching ch 2 off no longer disables math channel enable switch
    - misc. logic fixes to math channel switch enabling code
    - misc. logic fixes to channel enabling/disabling code when switching between Y-T/X-Y
  - "Set to 50%" triggering button now works with DC offsets
  - fixed "Reset Zoom" function
  - changed zoom arrow tool action from None to ZoomAroundPoint (and updated tooltips to distinguish zoom modes)
  - Point mode now uses same colors as Line mode
  - added tooltip text to print button
  - commented out Measurements cursors (peakCursor1, peakCursor2)
  - commented out auto-set button (button_autoset)
  - commented out Excel button (tool_exportExcel)
- other:
  - commented out useless "Close Settings File" option from File menu


04/26/2008
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- scope:
  - implemented ground coupling for all 3 boards
  - fixed trigger slope inversion for AWG inputs on red2
  - fixed averaging for blue and red2
- merged COM stuff into solution, and into installer (including COM registration)
- fixed NationalInstruments.Common errors in COM on non-development machines (should make it work with LabVIEW now)
- fixed time unit strings throughout code ("S" to "s", "u" to Greek mu)
- fixed old setup.nsi warnings


04/11/2008
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- added CSV import for AWGs
- func gen feature:
  - added sample rate selection to "Advanced" controls (red2 only)
  - board can't reliably produce freqs > ~125 kHz, so:
    - removed MHz option from all freq units menus (and updated related indexing code)
    - set bounds of 0 < freq <= 125 kHz (freq=0 was causing crashes)
  - Fine Adjustment Max units settings no longer ignored
  - fixed crash caused by setting Fine Adjustment Min to 1000Hz
  - put in timer for freq scrolling/arrows to reduce chances of wiping out AWGs
  - swapped position of fine adj and sweep boxes
  - bumped Fine Adj slider up a few pixels so it doesn't overlap box line
- fixed crash caused by unplugging board with digital i/o panel open


03/31/2008
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- fixed digital i/o indexing and i/o direction issues on red2
- added PWM to red2