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 Please review the PC settings helpsheet before installing click here × 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 available 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 Download the latest GDSLAB Software latest version of the software (27/01/2026) × Previous versions of GDSLAB Software Release date 02/10/2025 Download 17/08/2025 Download 13/05/2025 Download 05/05/2025 Download 09/04/2025 Download 19/11/2024 Download 15/11/2024 Download 02/10/2024 Download 13/03/2024 Download Expand All 1. Installation 6 Videos How to install GDSLAB v2023 onwards How to register your software license How to transfer a license from one PC to another Tour of the software GUI How to migrate from v2 to v2024+ How to move GDSLABv2024 files from one PC to another 2. Quick Start Guide 6 Videos How to create a station How to visualise the system How to input the specimen details How to setup and run a test How to view test data and graphs during a test How to create a csv data export 3. Additional Functionality 22 Videos 3.1. Station Configuration How to load a station How to create a station from an existing GDSLAB v2 ini file How to setup transducers to read correctly How to calibrate your transducers How to setup a station using the same as an existing station How to use the same device between multiple stations How to rename a station How to connect common hardware communication parameters What is a virtual transducer and how do I set one up How to calculate a customer parameter during a test Importing a GDSLABv2 calibration file 3.2. Datastore How to load a completed test to review results How to re-run an indentical test 3.3. Test Setup How to arrange test stages in the test list How to use termination conditions Specimen details 3.4. Test View How to display mulitple axes on the graphs during a test How to adjust the live data that is displayed during a test How to save and re-load graphs and live data templates 3.5. Data Export How to create a data export template for consistent results exporting 3.6. Consolidation Analysis Tool How to use the Consolidation Anaylsis Tool 3.7. Triggering a BES test and BES functionality in GDSLAB Triggering a BES test and BES functionality in GDSLAB 4. Advanced Setup 4 Videos How to hide test modules on a station that are not used or registered How to lock a station to stop accidental or unauthorised changes How to change the user language Archive for support debugging 5. Test Module Story Examples 27 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 Docking - Manual, and Automatic Docking and Undocking Running a Standard Shear Test 5.3. Tier 3 tests Running a Triaxial Advanced Loading Running An Unsaturated Test Functionaility Enabled Running A Triaxial Stress Path Test Running a K0 Consolidation test Running A Triaxial Permeability Test Running an Advanced Shear Running an Advanced 1D Consolidation Test Running a 1D Consolidation Permeability Test 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 How To Control A Custom Parameter Using A User Defined Script 6. Calculations Explained In Handbook Calculations for each specimen type can be found in section 6 of the handbook 7. Hardware Specific Software Control 2 Videos How to setup a Calamari based system How to Set Up an Adwin Based System
