GDSLAB Video Handbook GDSLAB Software has been designed with end users in mind. Driven by user feedback to create a system that is not only simpler and more intuitive to use, but also makes data collection and manipulation, a faster more accurate and enjoyable experience. Part of our promise to users is to maintain continued development of GDSLAB, supported by our annual licence model to ensure end user benefits are added each year. To help get you started, we have created a useful "How to" video handbook. To download a hard copy of the software handbook click here To view the PC specifications for GDSLAB Software click here Download the latest GDSLAB Software latest version of the software (2025.04.10) × Previous versions of GDSLAB Software Release date 19/11/2024 Download 15/11/2024 Download 03/10/2024 Download 13/03/2024 Download × PC Specifications for GDSLAB Software Minimum Recommended OS (64-bit) Windows 10 Windows 10/11 CPU/Processor Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 GPU/Graphics at least 256MB of VRAM - DirectX 9c capable nVidia GeForce GTX 1070 or later or equivalent AMD Radeon GPU with at least 2GB of VRAM - DirectX 11 capable Screen Resolution 1080p (1920x1080) 1080p (1920x1080) Memory RAM 8GB 16GB Available Disk Storage 256GB HDD 512GB SSD USB Ports USB v2.0 or above USB v2.0 or above See more detailed specification here 1. Installation 3 Videos What are the requirements to install GDSLAB* How to install GDSLAB (2:32) How to register my GDSLAB license (1:53) How To Transfer a Licence from One PC to Another (2:07) 2. Quick Start Guide 6 Videos How to create a station (10.31) How to visualise the system (3:36) How to input the specimen detail (2:20) How to setup and run a test (4:09) How to view test data and graphs during a test (6:15) How to create a csv data export (4:32) 3. Additional Functionality 19 Videos 3.1. Station Configuration How to load a station (2:40) How to create a station from an existing GDSLAB v2 ini file (2:54) How to setup transducers to read correctly (6:28) How to calibrate your transducers (4:32) How to calculate a custom parameter during a test (custom calculations) (3:56) What is a virtual transducer and how do I set one up (3:11) How to setup a second station the same as an existing station (Duplicate stations) (1:40) How to calculate a custom parameter during a test (custom calculations)* What is a virtual transducer and how do I set one up* How to setup a second station the same as an existing station (Duplicate stations)* How to share hardware between multiple stations (1:50) How To Connect Common Hardware Communication Parameters How to share hardware between multiple stations* Importing a GDSLABv2 Calibration File 3.2. Datastore How to load a completed test to review results (1:12) How to re-run an identical test (1:30) 3.3. Test Setup How to arrange test stages in the test list (1:49) How to use termination conditions (3:40) How to arrange test stages in the test list* 3.4. Test View How to display multiple axes on the graphs during a test (5:33) How to adjust the live data that is displayed during a test (2:27) How to save and re-load graphs and live data templates (2:34) 3.5. Data Export How to create a data export template for consistent results exporting (4:03) 3.6. Consolidation Anaylsis Tool How to use the Consolidation Anaylsis Tool 4. Advanced Setup 4 Videos How to hide test modules on a station that are not used or registered (3:32) How to lock a station to stop accidental or unauthorised changes (4:28) How to change the user language (1:51) Archive for support debugging (4:06) 5. Test Module Story Examples 26 Videos 5.1. Tier 1 tests (basic) General Logging Running an Oedometer Test Running a Basic 1D Consolidation Test 5.2. Tier 2 tests (standard) Setting up a Standard Triaxial Test Running An Automatic Saturation Test (3:47) Docking - Manual, and Automatic Docking and Undocking (2:45) 5.3. Tier 3 tests Running a Triaxial Advanced Loading Running An Unsaturated Test Functionaility Enabled Running A Triaixal Stress Path Test (2:53) Running a K0 Consolidation test Running A Triaxial Permeability Test Running an Advanced Shear (3:21) Running an Advanced 1D Consolidation Test (3:22) Running a 1D Consolidation Permeability Test (3:12) Running an Advanced HCA Running an Advanced TTA Running an Advanced VDDCSS Running an Advanced HCA Stress Path 5.4. Tier 4 tests Running a Dynamic Cyclic Triaxial Running a Dynamic Cyclic Shear Running a Dynamic Cyclic HCA Running a Dynamic Cyclic TTA Running a Dynamic Cyclic VDDCSS Running a Resilient Modulus 5.5. Tier 5 tests How To Set Up A Custom Test Using User Defined Control Scripts (6:56) How To Control A Custom Parameter Using A User Defined Script (3:50) How to setup a custom test using user defined test control scripts* 6. Calculations Explained In Handbook Calculations for each specimen type can be found in section 6 of the handbook What are the calculations used: Triaxial, Shearbox* What are the calculations used: HCA,etc.* 7. Hardware Specific Software Control 2 Videos How to setup a Calamari based system How to Set Up an Adwin Based System × How to install GDSLAB Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to register my GDSLAB license Your browser does not support the video tag. × How To Transfer a Licence from One PC to Another Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to create a station Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to visualise a system Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to input the specimen detail Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to setup and run a test Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to view test data and graphs during a test Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to create a csv data export Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to load a station Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to create a station from an existing GDSLAB v2 ini file Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to setup transducers to read correctly Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to calibrate your transducers Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to calculate a custom parameter during a test (custom calculations) Your browser does not support the video tag. × What is a virtual transducer and how do I set one up Your browser does not support the video tag. × How To Set Up An Existing Station Your browser does not support the video tag. × How To Use the Same Device on Multiple Stations Your browser does not support the video tag. × How To Connect Common Hardware Communication Parameters Your browser does not support the video tag. × Importing a GDSLABv2 Calibration File Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to load a completed test to review results Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to re-run an indentical test Your browser does not support the video tag. × How To Arrange Test Stages In The Test List Your browser does not support the video tag. × How To Use Termination Conditions Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to display mulitple axes on graphs during a test Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to adjust the live data that is displayed during test Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to save and re-load graphs and live data templates Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to create a data export template for consistent results exporting Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to use the Consolidation Anaylsis Tool Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to hide test modules on a station that are not used or registered Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to lock a station to stop accidental or unauthorised changes Your browser does not support the video tag. × How to change the user language Your browser does not support the video tag. × Archive for support debugging Your browser does not support the video tag. × General Logging Your browser does not support the video tag. × Running an Oedometer Test Your browser does not support the video tag. × Running a Basic 1D Consolidation Test Your browser does not support the video tag. × Setting Up A Standard Triaxial Test Your browser does not support the video tag. × Docking - 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