Fuels Management Analyst - Known
Problems, Fixes and Enhancements
4/1/2021
– DDWoodyPC, Version 3.0.29
An arithmetic error on the Photo series Option Quick Results page has
been corrected. The Loading Report was correct and only the Quick Results display
was affected. To obtain a copy of
Version 3.0.29 of the ddwpc3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing ddwpc3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files. . As an option, the user can download the
program installation file (fma300.exe) from the Download Page. The user can uninstall FMAPlus 3 and
reinstall using the fma300.exe program installation file. Follow the instructions for this
procedure in the Getting
Started Users' Guide.
4/15/2020
– CrownMass, Version 3.0.58;
In the CrownMass program and in the Edit, Import Tree List Utility, an
internal program variable’s size limit was set to low. When the import file such as the TRL
file from the Forest Vegetation Simulator was large in size, the program was
maxing out this variable and a Runtime Error Overflow was occurring. The size limit for this internal
variable has been increased fixing the problem. In addition, a one word spelling error
on a dialogue was corrected. To
obtain a copy of the Version 3.0.58 program file (*.exe), go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the zip file titled cm3.zip. Unzip the file and then copy the exe
file to the folder where FMAPlus 3 is installed replacing the existing program
(exe) file with the new one. This
is the folder that has all program executable (*.exe) files. As an option, the user can download the
program installation file (fma300.exe) from the Download Page. The user can uninstall FMAPlus 3 and
reinstall using the fma300.exe program installation file. Follow the instructions for this
procedure in the Getting
Started Users' Guide.
02/18/2020
– DDWoodyPC, Version 3.0.27
On some computers running Windows 10, the DDWoodyPC Photo Series option
was not fully displaying the plot data on the Plots Selection Screen. The computer’s software was not
allowing a needed DLL to run. A
substitute DLL has been located and is not used. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.27 of
the ddwpc3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing ddwpc3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files. . As an option, the user can download the
program installation file (fma300.exe) from the Download Page. The user can uninstall FMAPlus 3 and
reinstall using the fma300.exe program installation file. Follow the instructions for this
procedure in the Getting
Started Users' Guide.
02/18/2020
– PSExplorer, Version 3.0.14;
Version 13 is skipped. In
the PSExplorer the program, a program error was corrected which occurred under
unique circumstances. The Photo
Series Photo Graph display for the 3.1”+ dead down woody fuel categories
was potentially not displaying correctly when switching between Photo Series
Books. Also, text changes have been made to bring the copyright date to include
year up through 2020. To obtain a
copy of the new program file (*.exe), go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing program (exe) file with the new
one. This is the folder that has
all program executable (*.exe) files.
As an option, the user can download the program installation file
(fma300.exe) from the Download
Page. The user can uninstall
FMAPlus 3 and reinstall using the fma300.exe program installation file. Follow the instructions for this
procedure in the Getting
Started Users' Guide.
10/11/2019
– CrownMass, Version 3.0.57;
In the CrownMass the program, the calculation on the Surface Fuel Model
Tab for the Crowns, Boles + Tops 0-3" Loading w/o Foliage was
corrected. To obtain a copy of the
Version 3.0.57 program file (*.exe), go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the zip file titled cm3.zip. Unzip the file and then copy the exe
file to the folder where FMAPlus 3 is installed replacing the existing program
(exe) file with the new one. This
is the folder that has all program executable (*.exe) files. As an option, the user can download the
program installation file (fma300.exe) from the Download Page. The user can uninstall FMAPlus 3 and
reinstall using the fma300.exe program installation file. Follow the instructions for this
procedure in the Getting
Started Users' Guide.
In DDWoodyPC, a program change has been made on the Quick Results
screen. The labels for the loading
calculation has been made more clear and one addition calculation has been
added. for Total DDW Tons per
In the PSExplorer the program, changes were made to the Print
capability to ensure compliance with Windows 10 functionality. Also, text
changes have been made to bring the copyright date to include year up through
2019. To obtain a copy of the new
program file (*.exe), go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing program (exe) file with the new
one. This is the folder that has
all program executable (*.exe) files.
As an option, the user can download the program installation file
(fma300.exe) from the Download
Page. The user can uninstall
FMAPlus 3 and reinstall using the fma300.exe program installation file. Follow the instructions for this
procedure in the Getting
Started Users' Guide.
4/16/2019
– CrownMass, Version 3.0.56;
In the CrownMass the program, text changes have been made to bring the
copyright date to include year up through 2019. To obtain a copy of the new program file
(*.exe), go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the zip file titled cm3.zip. Unzip the file and then copy the exe
file to the folder where FMAPlus 3 is installed replacing the existing program
(exe) file with the new one. This
is the folder that has all program executable (*.exe) files. As an option, the user can download the
program installation file (fma300.exe) from the Download Page. The user can uninstall FMAPlus 3 and
reinstall using the fma300.exe program installation file. Follow the instructions for this
procedure in the Getting
Started Users' Guide.
4/16/2019
– Fuel Model Manager, Version 3.0.11;
In the Fuel Model Manager the program, text changes have been made to
bring the copyright date to include year up through 2019. To obtain a copy of the new program file
(*.exe), go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the zip file titled fmmgr3.zip. Unzip the file and then copy the exe
file to the folder where FMAPlus 3 is installed replacing the existing program
(exe) file with the new one. This
is the folder that has all program executable (*.exe) files. As an option, the user can download the
program installation file (fma300.exe) from the Download Page. The user can uninstall FMAPlus 3 and
reinstall using the fma300.exe program installation file. Follow the instructions for this
procedure in the Getting
Started Users' Guide.
4/16/2019
– DDWoodyPC, Version 3.0.25; Gateway, Version 3.0.11; Photo Manager,
Version 3.0.5; UnitVert, Version 3.0.4;
In these programs, text changes have been made to bring the copyright
date to include year up through 2019.
To obtain a copy of any of these new program files (*.exe), go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the files one at a time. Copy the files to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing program (exe) files with the
new ones. This is the folder that
has all program executable (*.exe) files.
As an option, the user can download the program installation file
(fma300.exe) from the Download
Page. The user can uninstall
FMAPlus 3 and reinstall using the fma300.exe program installation file. Follow the instructions for this
procedure in the Getting
Started Users' Guide.
3/31/2019
– DDWoodyPC, Version 3.0.23
In DDWoodyPC, a program change has been made to correct a report
display error on the Quick Results screen for Total DDW Tons per Acre. In some unique cases with adequate
inputs, the Needle Loading was being shown as 0.00 t/a and that issue has been
fixed. Also fixed the same error on
the Planar Intercept Outputs Report, Total Needle and Dead Down Woody Loading
value. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.23 of the ddwpc3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing ddwpc3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
3/21/2019
– CrownMass, Version 3.0.55
In CrownMass, a program change has been made to correct a calculation
error on the Surface Fuel Model Tab for 0-3" Loading with Foliage from
Crowns, Boles and Tips. To obtain a
copy of Version 3.0.55 of the cm3.exe, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing cm3.exe files. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
2/3/2018
– DDWoodyPC, Version 3.0.21
In DDWoodyPC, a program change has been made to correct a report
display error for Percent Error 3.1"+ material. Also fixed was a loading distribution
error for Percent Error 3.1"+ material. Corrections have been made with
the release version 21. Version 19
and 20 are internal non-release versions.
To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.21 of the ddwpc3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing ddwpc3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
1/28/2018
–CrownMass, Version 3.0.54
In CrownMass, a program change has been made to correct a calculation
error for Percent Error for the Total Canopy Weight. Also in CrownMass, the Canopy Bulk
Density (CBD) as displayed in the Outputs Report was showing 0.000 and now it
displays the (CBD).
Corrections have been made and with these versions. CrownMass Version 53 is a non-released
internal version. To obtain a
copy of Version 3.0.54 of the cm3.exe, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing cm3.exe files. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
3/28/2017
– DDWoodyPC, Version 3.0.18
In DDWoodyPC, a program change has been made to correct the display of
the Planar Intercepts Inputs Report.
Corrections have been made and with this version. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.18
of the ddwpc3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing ddwpc3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
3/28/2014
– CrownMass, Version 3.0.52
In CrownMass, some older cm3 data files would not open in CrownMass
running on Windows 7 computers.
That problem has been fixed with Version 3.0.52. The new installation files can be
downloaded from http://www.fireps.com/fmanalyst3/download.htm. Follow the installation instructions and
program setup processes in the Getting Started section of the Users’
Guide.
3/12/2013
– CrownMass, Version 3.0.51
In CrownMass, a program was using 8000 for the heat content for all
size classes. The fuel model GS06
uses 9000 for this value and the change has been made. The new installation files can be
downloaded from http://www.fireps.com/fmanalyst3/download.htm. Follow the installation instructions and
program setup processes in the Getting Started section of the Users’
Guide.
7/29/2012
– Gateway, Version 3.0.10
In Gateway, a program change has been made to change the install
location of the Shortcuts folder and shortcuts the program uses. This was done to make the program
compatible with Windows 7 when the program is installed in C:\Program Files
(x86). If this change to take
affect, users using Windows 7 will need to uninstall the program. The new installation files can be
downloaded from http://www.fireps.com/fmanalyst3/download.htm. Follow the installation instructions and
program setup processes in the Getting Started section of the Users’
Guide.
4/15/2012
– DDWoodyPC, Version 3.0.17
In DDWoodyPC, a program change has been made to correct a program
malfunction when the 0-
In DDWoodyPC, a program change has been made to allow the program to
run on
In CrownMass, a problem was detected with the programming of the
equation for the 3”+ material for Singleleaf Pinyon and Utah
Juniper. For the needles, 1-hr,
10-hr and 100-hr timelag fuels, the equations were correct. Hence all crown weight and canopy fire
calculations were correct since it is assumed for both of these species all of the
3”+ material is in the bole.
The reason for this assumption is based on the way the researchers
sampled the tree data. If a user used
the 3”+ in an analysis in the past, the user should rerun that cm3 file
using Version 3.1.49. In addition,
the problem resulted in no change in the 3”+ material deposited to the
surface with changes in the Surface Deposition Remaining on the Ground pulldown
for 3”+ material.
Note that since CrownMass assumes due to research data
collection methods that the 3”+ material is in the bole, the
default assumption as with all species is that all bole material is removed
from the site (a logging assumption).
This means that if the analysis assumption is for the boles to remain on
site, the user needs to change the Surface Deposition Remaining on the Ground
pulldown for Boles Left Proportion from 0.00 to a number between 0.01 and 1.00
to reflect the user’s assumption for boles remaining on site.
To obtain a copy of version 3.1.49 of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the exe file. Copy the exe file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed replacing the existing cm3.exe. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
If the user desires, the user can uninstall and reinstall FMAPlus to
implement these changes. The user
should log on with administrative privileges, uninstall FMAPlus and then
reinstall FMAPlus to C:\Program Files\FMAPlus 3\. The installation should be done using
the most current installing file, which can be downloaded from http://www.fireps.com/fmanalyst3/download.htm.
All program executables have been uploaded to the Support site. The updates are to change the copyright
date to 2010. There is no need to
download and use these files if the user has a otherwise current version of the
programs.
Note: The
In CrownMass, a problem was detected on the import of a FVS tree list
file. The Other tree code (OT) in
some variants was being mapped to species TSME and it should have been mapped
to TSHE. This has been
corrected. Also, trees that are
shown as dead in the list now are imported with a dialog telling the user that
adjustments are necessary for the dead tree’s fraction remaining in crown
fields.
An enhancement has been made so the user can now select more than one
tree on the Analysis Area and Plots screen and delete these multiple trees at
the same time by clicking on the Delete button.
To obtain a copy of version 3.0.47 of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the exe file. Copy the exe file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed replacing the existing cm3.exe. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
If the user desires, the user can uninstall and reinstall FMAPlus to
implement these changes. The user
should log on with administrative privileges, uninstall FMAPlus and then
reinstall FMAPlus to C:\Program Files\FMAPlus 3\. The installation should be done using
the most current installing file, which can be downloaded from http://www.fireps.com/fmanalyst3/download.htm.
In CrownMass, a change was made to the number of decimals used for the
wind reduction factor.
To obtain a copy of version 3.0.45 of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the exe file. Copy the exe file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed replacing the existing cm3.exe This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
If the user desires, the user can uninstall and reinstall FMAPlus to
implement these changes. The user
should log on with administrative privileges, uninstall FMAPlus and then
reinstall FMAPlus to C:\Program Files\FMAPlus 3\. The installation should be done using
the most current installing file, which can be downloaded from http://www.fireps.com/fmanalyst3/download.htm.
In CrownMass, the import of tree structural stage had defaulted to
dominant (D) and has been fixed to import the code for the tree structural
stage in the Tree Class Table.
In addition, an enhancement has been added. On the Assumptions Tab, there are boxes
where the use can adjust the calculated canopy base height and canopy bulk
density by a proportion. To get this enhancement, the user will need to obtain
the latest cm3.exe and CM3Master.mdb files.
To obtain a copy of version 3.0.44 of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the exe file. To obtain a copy of the
If the user desires, the user can uninstall and reinstall FMAPlus to
implement these changes. The user
should log on with administrative privileges, uninstall FMAPlus and then
reinstall FMAPlus to C:\Program Files\FMAPlus 3\. The installation should be done using
the most current installing file, which can be downloaded from http://www.fireps.com/fmanalyst3/download.htm.
Recently, the Forest Service has implemented a change to access
privileges to the C:\. The
default install folder for FMAPlus has been C:\FMAPlus 3\. When attempting to run programs when not
logged in as an administrator, program errors have been reported due to lack of
the ability of the program to read and write files to the computer.
The solution is to log on with administrative privileges, uninstall
FMAPlus and then reinstall FMAPlus to C:\Program Files\FMAPlus 3\. The installation should be done using
the most current installing file, which can be downloaded from http://www.fireps.com/fmanalyst3/download.htm.
Change all shortcuts you may have to point to C:\Program
Files\FMAPlus 3\. Past data files
will still be available from the previous Data folder (C:\FMAPlus
3\Data\). Follow the instructions
in the Getting Started section of the Users’ Guide to set the correct
path for Photo Images (C:\Program Files\FMAPlus 3\PhotoImages\). If you have copied the photos to
C:\FMAPlus 3\PhotoImages\, move them to C:\Program Files\FMAPlus
3\PhotoImages\).
In Gateway, the display of the registration status was fixed. This is a display issue only and does
not affect FMAPlus system operation.
To obtain a copy of version 3.0.8 of the fmagate3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the exe file. Copy the exe file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed replacing the existing fmagate3.exe. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
In DDWoodyPC, a program change has been made so the user can enter the
diameters and log lengths for 3”+ material with a zero entry between
non-zero entries in the columns.
To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.14 of the ddwpc3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing ddwpc3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
In Gateway, a renaming of an icon on the Tool tab was not
possible. In Fuel Model Manager,
the calculation of acres after 1 hour for the reference fuel model was always
being set to zero. In Photo Series
Explorer, an error occurred when one tried to print the photos or a
profile. All of these problems have
been corrected. To obtain a copy of
version 3.0.7 of the fmagate3.exe file or version 3.0.9 of the PSExplorer.exe
file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the exe file for each. Copy the exe files to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed replacing the existing fmagate3.exe and PSExplorer3.exe
files. This is the folder that has
all program executable (*.exe) files.
To obtain a copy of version 3.0.15 of the fmmgr3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the zip file titled fmmgr.zip. Extract the exe from the zip file and
then copy the exe file to the folder where FMAPlus 3 is installed replacing the
existing fmmgr3.exe file. This is
the folder that has all program executable (*.exe) files.
The program was changed to allow a crown weight calculation with trees
having a DBH <
A bug was fixed that occurred in the calculation of crown fraction
burned using the RP-4 method and very high canopy bulk density values. It is highly unlikely that this bug has
affected analysis by users. To
obtain a copy of Version 3.0.37 of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the zip file. Extract the exe from the zip file and
then copy the exe file to the folder where FMAPlus 3 is installed replacing the
existing cm3.exe file. This is the
folder that has all program executable (*.exe) files.
For Fuel Model Manager, a bug was fixed that was introduced when
Version 3.0.13 was created. The
Relative Surface Area to Volume Ratio and the Packing Ratio values on the Edit
and test screen no display correctly.
They previous values were 0.00.
An enhancement was made to the Save functionality in Photo Manager. A change has been made on the display of
the registration number. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.14 of the fmmgr3.exe
file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the zip file for each. Extract the exe from the zip file and
then copy the exe file to the folder where FMAPlus 3 is installed replacing the
existing cm3.exe and fmmgr3.exe files.
This is the folder that has all program executable (*.exe) files. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.4 of the
photomgr3.exe, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the exe file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing ddwpc3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files. . To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.6 of the
fmagate3.exe, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the exe file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing fmagate3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
Implementation of the fire behavior calculation for dynamic fuel models
has been implemented to support use of the 2005 FBPS Fuel Model Set. In addition, a bug fix has been made
relating to the surrogate species for Willow (SALUS). To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.36 of
the cm3.exe file and Version 3.0.13 of the fmmgr.exe, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the zip file for each. Extract the exe from the zip file and
then copy the exe file to the folder where FMAPlus 3 is installed replacing the
existing cm3.exe and fmmgr3.exe files.
This is the folder that has all program executable (*.exe) files.
A change has been made to a outputs report from the photo series
inventory to always have the 100-ht Timelag fuel loading show. In addition, a bug fix was made in the
photo series report on the displaying of the * indicating when a change in
loading has been made. The error
happened if the user selected a new row on the input screen using the mouse
rather than a arrow key on the keyboard.
To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.13 of the ddwpc3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing ddwpc3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
The photo in the PhotoImages folder and MW-TallgrassPrairie-Summer
subfolder titled PTPSum02.jpg is the incorrect image. The correct image has been posted for
download from the Support Page.
To obtain a copy of the PTPSum02.jpg file, go to the FMAPlus 3 Support Page
and download the file. Copy the
file to the PhotoImages folder and MW-TallgrassPrairie-Summer subfolder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing PTPSum02.jpg file.
This file contains many program default values. The conversion of the species code GF
has been added to the FVS Central Idaho variant. Official documentation for this variant
does not have this code but recent tree list file do have it. To obtain a copy of the LU_FMA3.mdb
file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file.
Copy the file to the folder where FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the
existing LU_FMA3.mdb file.
This version corrects a problem that occurred when the Vertical Graph
display is selected on the Canopy Characteristics Tab. The graph displayed was for the first plot
when a different plot was selected.
This problem has been fixed so the currently selected plot will be
displayed when the Vertical Graph option is selected. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.28
of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing cm3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
This version corrects a problem that occurs when one uninstalls FMAPlus
and then reinstalls using the most current version. The problem does not always occur as it
depends on the actions the user has implemented in the use of the Fuel Model
manager program prior to the uninstall.
To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.27 of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing cm3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
This version correct a divide by zero error when certain fuel models
are used. The problem occurred when
the 1-hr timelag fuel; moisture was set to a value greater than the oisture
content of extension. To obtain a
copy of Version 3.0.26 of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing cm3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
This version corrects two problem when using the logging feature in
CrownMass. Now, the logging feature
will remain “On” when a new CrownMass inventory file is
opened. In addition, a bug was
fixed that changed the Area and organization name when logging occurred. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.25 of
the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing cm3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
6/07/2006 – UnitVert, Version 3.0.2, PSExplorer
Version 3.0.6, PhotoMgr, Version 3.0.2, FMMgr, Version 3.0.7,
Some changes were make in the way units were shown on the screens and
on the reports to provide for consistency between all programs in FMAPlus. To
obtain a copies of program’s executable (exe) files, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing executable files. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
This version adds to the available tree species: Longleaf pine, Loblolly pine, Pond pine, Sand pine,
Slash pine and Shortleaf pine. Some changes were make in the way unit
were shown on the screens and on the reports to provide for consistency between
all programs in FMAPlus. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.24 of the cm3.exe
file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing cm3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
When there was no plts with 3”+ material inventories, a error
occurred when the user selected the Reports, Outputs Report menu. This problem has been fixed. Some changes were make in the way unit
were shown on the screens and on the reports to provide for consistency between
all programs in FMAPlus. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.9 of the ddwpc3.exe
file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing ddwpc3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
This version provides for several
text and arrangement changes to some screens and the Fire Behavior Report. All references to Woody have been
changed to Shrub (Woody fuel Moisture is now Shrub Fuel Moisture). Corrections were made to the Moisture
Content of Extension value for the 2005 FBPS Fuel Model Set. Several technical bugs were fixes
relating to program operation. To
obtain a copy of Version 3.0.23 of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing cm3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
Several technical bugs were fixes relating to program operation. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.8
of the ddwpc3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing ddwpc3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
Several technical bugs were fixes relating to program operation. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.5 of the
pse3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing pse3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
In this version, technical checking was made for minimum surface area
to volume ratios for fuel models based on the fuel loading. Corrections were made to the Moisture
Content of Extension value for the 2005 FBPS Fuel Model Set. To obtain a copy of Version
3.0.5 of the fmmgr3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing fmmgr3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
4/08/2006
– CM3FBLogMaster.mdb file, Dated
Changes have been made so that an error does not occur when the user
logs a run with a blank Analysis Area name. To obtain a copy of the updated
CM3FBLogMaster.mdb file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page to download the file. Copy the file(s) to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed. If the user
already has a log file started with past runs, the user will need to start a
new fire behavior log file.
This file contains many program default values. Inadvertently, a species title of
“hhh” was added to a table in this file which caused a species
“hhh” to be displayed in several pulldown lists of tree
species. This species has been deleted. To obtain a copy of the
LU_FMA3.mdb file, go to the FMAPlus 3 Support Page
and download the file. Copy the
file to the folder where FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing
LU_FMA3.mdb file.
This file contains many attribute values for photos. For the photo book titled SE-Hardwoods,
the vegetation type was listed at HW when it should have been HD. Changes have been made. To obtain a copy of the photo3.mdb
file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file.
Copy the file to the folder where FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the
existing photo3.mdb file.
This version adds checks for the minimum fuel loading. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.5 of the
fmmgr3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing fmmgr3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
Several text issues were fixed on screens and menus. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.2 of the
fmagate3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing fmagate3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
Several user friendly fixes have been implemented. An error check now does not allow entry
of a letter the cells where the 3.1”+ diameters are entered. Select All and Deselect All buttons have
been added to the File, Preferences screen dialog. The maximum diameter for a 3.1”+
log has been set at
There was a cell clearing issue when a unique sequence was used to
start a new inventory. A error
occurred with a entry to a log file was attempted when no Analysis Area name
was entered. These problems have
been fixed. To obtain a copy of
Version 3.0.21 of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing cm3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
This version changes the default 20-foot wind speed to
Fixed several screen refresh issues when screen was maximized and
screen sizing was changed. On the
Canopy Characteristics Tab, use of the View Vertical Graph button returned the
user to the Surface Fuel Model Tab rather than the Canopy Characteristics
Tab. This problem has
been fixed. To obtain a copy of
Version 3.0.20 of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing cm3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
Canopy bulk density (specifically, CBD * 100) was added to the Standard
Deviation and Standard Error tabs on the Quick Results Tab. On the Environment Tab, use of the Tool
buttons returned the user to the Surface Fuel Model Tab rather than the
Environment Tab. This
problem has been fixed. To obtain a
copy of Version 3.0.19 of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing cm3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
3/07/2006
– DDWoodyPC, Version 3.0.4
Not all of the fuel loading categories were being shown on the pie
chart on the Quick Results tab. That problem has been fixed. Several programming glitches were
corrected to eliminate some runtime errors and make the operation more
user-friendly. To obtain a copy of
Version 3.0.4 of the ddwpc3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing ddwpc3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
3/01/2006
– PSExplorer, Version 3.0.3
A runtime error was being generated when the use attempted a query with
an Activity Type selected and no Vegetation Types selected. That problem is fixed. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.3 of the
pse3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing pse3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
2/23/2006
– FMMgr, Version 3.0.3
One bug fixes was made in the Fuel Model Manager (FMMgr) program. Clicking on the button with a
“t” on them caused a runtime error. That problem is fixed. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.3 of the
fmmgr3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing fmmgr3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
1/28/2006
– CM3, Version 3.0.17
Four bug fixes were made in the CM3 program and enhancements were
made. An intermittent problem with
opening *.cm3 analysis area file that were created using a beta version of the
program was fixed.
Two display issues on the Fire Behavior Tab were fixed. These display issues occurred when an
analysis with no trees on any plots was opened immediately following the
opening of an analysis file which did have trees in plots. In some cases, the display of the Canopy
Bulk Density (CBD) on the Fire Behavior Tab was not correct. This was simply a display of a CBD value
error. All calculations of fire
behavior and fire type were correct.
The correct CBD is displayed on the Canopy Characteristics Tab and has
been used in all fire behavior calculations. Users who have recorded the CBD values
from the Fire Behavior Tab for future use should open the cm3 data file with
version 3.0.17 and record the correct CDB value.
An enhancement has been made to assist user entering field inventory
data for Pinyon and Juniper species.
The crown weight equations for these species require the use of the
crown diameter. Most inventories do
not report this value for sample trees.
Using the sample tree data from the publication documenting these crown
weight equations, relationships have been developed to predict crown diameter
from diameter breast height (DBH) and tree height. Hence in Version 3.0.17, the user no
longer needs to enter crown diameter for these species on the Analysis Area and
Plots Tab. To
obtain a copy of Version 3.0.17 of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing cm3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
12/27/2005
– CM3, Version 3.0.10
Two bug fixes were made in the CM3 program. A problem was discovered that
caused a failure to save a file due to a NULL(Blank) entry in one of the
data entry fields. This problem has been fixed so that NULL entries if
they occur will be handled without an error. In the special case where the Crowning
Index is less than the Torching Index, all possible situations were can be
addressed when the fire behavior was calculated. This problem has been fixed. To obtain a copy of Version 3.0.10
of the cm3.exe file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page and download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing cm3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
Two bug fixes were made in the FMMgr3 program. A created custom fuel model could not be
deleted and that has been corrected.
Each time the program was started, a new empty fuel model set was
created. This problem has been
corrected. To obtain a copy of this
file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page to download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed and replace the existing FMMgr3.exe file. This is the folder that has all program
executable (*.exe) files.
A column in the CM3FBLogMaster.mdb file was not wide enough to accept
the 2005 FBPS fuel model identifier.
To obtain a copy of the updated CM3FBLogMaster.mdb file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page to download the file. Copy the file(s) to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed. If the user
already has a log file started with past runs, the user will need to start a
new fire behavior log file.
9/09/2005
– CM3, CM3FBLogMaster.mdb file
The CM3FBLogMaster.mdb file was not included in the Installation file
for FMAPlus 3. To obtain a copy of
this file, go to the FMAPlus
3 Support Page to download the file. Copy the file to the folder where
FMAPlus 3 is installed. This is the
folder that has all program executable (*.exe) files.
A bug in the calculation fireline intensity when operating without a
Tree Inventory was fixed in CM3 version 3.0.4. Also a unique situation that generated a
false error statement was corrected.
A bug in the calculation of the resultant flame length when operating
without a Tree Inventory was fixed.
At this time, there are no postings to this page.
Problems,
Fixes and Enhancements Described Below are for FMAPlus, Version 2
In CrownMass Version 1.1.108, changes have been made to enhance the
error checking of data entries on the Analysis Area and Plots screen. Also, changes have been made to support
data entry of the 20-foot windspeed and dry bulb temperature on the Environment
Tab.
02/09/2004
– CM and DspClock
In CrownMass Version 1.1.107, enhancements have been made to allow for both pulldown and manual entry of all values on the Analysis Area and Plots Tab. In addition, changes have been made to the handling of the situation where the surface fire rate of spread is greater than the maximum crown rate of spread. CrownMass now displays a warning to this effect and suggests the environmental conditions are unrealistic.
In Dispatcher’ Clock, Version 2.1.10,
the sunrise/sunset tables have been updated to be produced through 2010.
01/19/2004
- CM
In CrownMass Version 1.1.101, changes have been made to the default values and performance of the Surface Deposition columns on the Analysis Area and Plots Tab. Recent user feedback indicates that, at times, changes were being made to these values to model fuel treatments. Depending on the changes, incorrect estimates of canopy and surface fuels could occur. The changes made in Version 1.1.101 will eliminate the potential for accidental errors and also strengthen the ability of the program to model fuel treatments.
6/13/2003
– CM, V2
In CrownMass
Version 1.1.94, changes have been made to the calculation of crown weights for
Eastside and Westside Douglas-fir and Western Hemlock. The crown weight
equations in CrownMass were coded in 2000 to parallel those in the Federal
agency debris prediction programs. For Pacific Northwest (Westside) Douglas-fir
and Western Hemlock, the equations in the Federal agency debris prediction
programs were from Estimating the Weight of Crown Segments for Old Growth
Douglas-fir and Western Hemlock (Snell and Max, RP-PNW-329, January 1985).
Prior to this publication, the equations for the Pacific Northwest (Westside)
Douglas-fir and Western Hemlock were from Predicting Crown weight of Coast
Douglas-fir and Western Hemlock (Snell and Anholt, RP-PNW-281, March 1981). The
equations in RP-PNW-329 significantly over-predict crown weights for trees less
than
In CrownMass Version 1.1.94, the following changes have been made:
The equations for
The equations for Intermountain (Eastside) Douglas-fir, the equations in
RP-PNW-329 were used to calculate crown weights for trees greater than
The equations for Pacific Northwest (Westside) Western Hemlock crown weights
have been changed to use RP-PNW-281 (1981) for all DBH.
The equations for Intermountain (Eastside) Western Hemlock, the equations in
RP-PNW-329 were used to calculate crown weights for trees greater than
4/25/2003
– DDWPC
Fixed error on
DDWPC Photo Series side. If there was information in the Note section,
the fuel loading report could not be created. This has been corrected in
version 1.2.39.
3/16/2003
-- CM
Changes made correct a problem with the
calculation of total fuelbed depth.
This has been corrected in version 1.1.92
3/16/2003 -- DDWPC
Changes made correct a problem with Photo
Series Inventories. Occurs when
selecting the first photo on the list, the data is not properly transferred
back to input grid. This has been
corrected in version 1.2.38.
2/24/2003 -- DDWPC
Changes made correct a problem when no 3+
materials were entered. In this
case the program could terminate.
This applies only to version 1.2.34 or later. Download DDWPC 1.2.37.
2/20/2003 -- DDWPC
Changes made to correct an error in the
calculation of percent error for Photo Series inventories. Download DDWPC 1.2.36.
1/28/2003 -- PSE
Changes made to correct a problem printing
fuel profile photos and comparison photos.
Additionally, a printing problem associated with Windows XP and ME was
fixed. Download PSE 1.0.28 for the corrected application
1/14/2003 -- CM
Changes made to correct a problem that
caused a Crown Rate of Spread to be displayed when fire type was Surface
instead of zero. Download CM
1.1.89.
1/14/2003 -- DDWPC
Changes made to correct a problem with the calculation of foliage/needles. Download DDWPC 1.2.34 for the corrected application
6/28/2002 -- CM
Changes made to develop version 1.1.84
failed to deal with a potential divide by zero situation when the Fire Behavior
Tab was click on. Version 1.1.86 fixes this problem.
6/2/2002 -- CM
The calculation of Crown Fraction Burned (CFB) on the Fire Behavior Tab has been using an equation from Van Wagner (1977, 1993). The Farsite program (Finney 1998) implements CFB in a slightly different manner and this change in CrownMass, Version 1.84, implement fully the Farsite process. CFB calculations prior to Version 1.84 will be higher than those calculated with Version 1.84. The change only effects the crown fire rate of spread if an Active Crown Fire predicted by CrownMass.
5/12/2002 -- CM:
On the Analysis Area and Plots screen, the text box for Area Name allows for text up to 50 characters in length, including spaces. The text box allowed the user to enter more than 50 characters. When any process, such as calculations, was implemented which required writing information to the database, an error occurred. The program will no longer allow the user to enter more than 50 characters in the Area Name field.
4/3/2002 -- CM:
When entering loading in the Surface Fuel Model tab for current surface loading you were only able to enter whole number. This has been fixed to allow the entry of numbers containing fractional values. Please download CM version 1.1.80.
4/3/2002 -- CM:
A number of changes have been incorporated into this version of Crown Mass (CM) version 1.1.78.
Plot Canopy Base and Ceiling Heights
The method for handling Canopy Base(CBH) and Ceiling Heights(CCH) in plots where the one foot bulk density does not exceed the Critical Bulk Density identified on the Assumptions Tab has been changed. Instead of using an average of the stand heights as a surrogate, the CBH and CCH are now not calculated and indicated as such by an N/C (not calculable) in the appropriate boxes. This also affects the Analysis Area’s CBH and CCH values. If no plots have a one foot bulk density that exceeds the Critical Bulk Density, then the CBH and CCH values for the Analysis Area are marked N/C. Only those plots in an Analysis Area that have a one foot bulk density that exceeds the Critical Bulk Density are used to compute the Analysis Area’s CBH and CCH. This has a corresponding effect of the statistics for CBH. Warnings have been added to alert users any plots that did not meet the CBD.
In addition, Stand Height for each Plot and Analysis Area has been added. Several minor fixes have also been included in this release including the Tab progression order on the Environment Tab.
3/12/2002 -- DDWPC:
The total area tons per acre on the summary
graph and on the loading report did
not include needles. This has been fixed in 1.2.32
1/23/2002 -- CM:
CM was not accepting the number of trees per
acre to the level of
resolution should in the FVS tree list. It was rounding up resulting in an
overestimation of tree per acre. All past FVS imports should be re-evaluated.
Start with a New CrownMass Inventory and import the FVS tree list.
Perform a new analysis using this CM 1.69 and the new FVS import.
1/9/2002 -- CM:
1) Fixed copy
proportions when entering manually vs pulldown
2)Added Notes button for access from any screen.
3)Corrected Tree Effects to show Trees Remaining
per
4)Added tool assistant for live fuel moistures
1/9/2002 -- Fuel Model Manager:
1. Revision to results display to add size after 1 hour.
1/9/2002 -- DDWPC:
1)Loadings for 3+
material not computed correctly. Now fixed with version 1.2.30
2)Added Notes button for access from any screen.
1/9/2002 -- FMA and FMAPlus:
1. Problem with weblinks. Now fixed with version 1.2.20
11/15/2001 -- FMA and FMAPlus:
1. Windows 2000 with Norton. Norton is launched when clicking on a program in the FMA Tools tab. This is now fixed in version 1.2.19.
11/15/2001 -- Fuel Model Manager:
A new fuel model file (FMAFuelModels.FFM) has been created that contains the 13 FBPS models along the standard FMA models and with a new locking mechanism to prevent editing of the standard models. You will also need to download the newest version of FMMgr.exe.
7/22/2001 -- Crown Mass:
1. Fire Behavior Results not being recalculated when returning to the inputs tab from the fire behavior results tab, modifying data and then returning to the fire behavior results tab. This has been fixed in CM 1.1.52
5/17/2001 -- FMA and FMAPlus:
1. Run time error occurred when double clicking a web site link in the Web tab. This has been fixed in FMA and FMAPlus version 1.0.16
3/26/2001 -- Crown Mass - Fixed several problems:
1. Calculation of Canopy Base Height,
Canopy Ceiling Height, Bulk Density were found to be in error especially when
more than one plot was enter.
2. Often the message "Error - Key already associated with an
element" would occur when attempting to generate Crown Mass output.
3. CM density graph often skipped segments when more than one plot was
entered.
4. Unable to input new species ID code in preference screen correctly.
5. Percent Error for multiple plots was not correctly computed.
3/26/2001 -- Fuel Model Manager - Fixed several problems:
1. Surface Area to Volume Ratio and Relative
Packing Ratio were not being calculated correctly.
2. Synchronized Adjustment was disabled when returning to the test and edit
center.
3/26/2001 -- DDWPC Fixed the following problem:
1. Parts of the Loading Summary report extended beyond the width of the page when printing or saving.
2/3/00 -- DDWPC: Unable to run reports under the Windows NT operating system..
The problem has been fixed. Return to the support page and download the latest version of DDWPC.
2/3/00 -- Photo Series Explorer. Serious Error occurs when closing the view photo/data screen.
The problem has been fixed. Return to the support page and download the latest version of PSE.
2/3/00 -- Photo Series Explorer. Photo image does not print when a custom books file is used and the image is on the hard drive.
The problem has been fixed. Return to the support page and download the latest version of PSE.
1/5/00 -- If Inventory Date format is invalid the Inverntory Area data is not written when it is saved to the database and therefore is blank.
The problem has been fixed. Return to the support page and download the latest version of DDWPC.
DDWoodyPC (Prior to 10/1/99)
5/21/99 -- Help File is bad, displays "Under Construction"
If when you bring up help it displays the notice: "Under Construction" you need to download a the correct help files. This occurs on the some 1.03 versions distributed during April and May 1999. If you have this problem then follow these instructions:
1. Download the file
containing the correct help files by clicking here.
2. Save file to the DDWoodyPC software folder: C:\Program
Files\DDWoodyPC (unless installed elsewhere.)
3. Start Windows Explorer, navigate to C:\Program
Files\DDWoodyPC .
4. Double click the file DDWHELP.EXE to load files,
answer yes to replace the bad files.
5. Start DDWoodyPC and test help system.
5/21/99 -- Error occurs when running reports against the Planar Intercept example file: PIExample.dpi
If this occurs please download a new PIExample.dpi example file:
1. Download the new
example file by clicking
here.
2. Save file to the DDWoodyPC data folder: C:\Program
Files\DDWoodyPC\Data (unless installed elsewhere.) Replace the
current file.
5/7/99 -- Problems or behavior issues after loading the Incident Resource Status System (IRSS98).
When IRSS98 is installed it replaces some of the shared components used by DDWoodyPC with different versions. This may cause problems such a certain features not working and abnormal appearance.
Solution: Reload DDWoodyPC.
3/1/99 "Run time error '48', file not found: VB5STKIT.DLL". 2-24-99
This problem may occur when DDWoodyPC is
first started after install. This usually only happens
on new equipment. In any case, the missing file has been included as of
2-24-99. For those that have installed
DDWoodyPC and you have this problem install the missing file by following
the
instructions below:
1. Click here to to download VB5STKIT.EXE
2. Save file to \windows\system.
3. Press the Windows Start button, choose Run, enter \Windows\System\VB5STKIT.EXE, press OK.
That's it.
4/14/99 Duff Depth and Fuel Bed Depths not being reported correctly on loading reports. (4/24/99)
Solution:
a. Click here to download ddwpc.exe
b. Save file to the DDWoodyPC software folder: C:\Program
Files\DDWoodyPC.
c. Start DDWoodyPC to confirm. Version should be
1.03.
4/14/99 When adding a new plot the previous 3"+ material data is carried forward to the new plot (4/24/99)
Solution:
a. Click here to download ddwpc.exe
b. Save file to the DDWoodyPC software folder: C:\Program
Files\DDWoodyPC.
c. Start DDWoodyPC to confirm. Version should be
1.03