WellSight StarLog Suite 8
StripLog, MudLog, HorizontalLog

Version 8.7.0
December 13, 2022

WellSight Systems Inc.
Phone: 403-237-9189 Toll Free: 1-800-447-1534
info@wellsight.com    https://www.wellsight.com

Please read through the information in this file and the software license agreement (license.rtf) before running the programs.
	
Note: The StarLog suite of programs consists of StripLog, MudLog, and HorizontalLog. The term StarLog refers to any one or all three of these programs.

Contents

Installation Instructions
Installation Notes
Installation Files
HASP Driver
Running the Program
Reporting Problems
Version History

Installation Instructions

Note: You must have administrator privileges to install StarLog.
Note: Before installing, be sure to exit all programs that use HASP, including programs from WellSight Systems and from other vendors.

To install StarLog on your hard disk:
	
1.	If you purchased StarLog with a hardware security key, install the hardware key on any free Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on your computer or a USB hub that is connected to your computer. On some versions of Windows, the Windows driver for the USB key will install automatically. If Windows displays a Found New Hardware message, click Cancel. Note that Version 8 of StarLog works with a black USB key. 
2.	If you downloaded the setup program from WellSight's website, locate the file where you saved the downloaded setup program (e.g. starlog_800.exe) and double-click on it.
3.	If you are installing from a flash drive, or other removable medium, locate the appropriate letter drive in Computer/This PC and double-click on the setup program (e.g. starlog_800.exe).
4.	Follow the instructions, leaving the default values for any settings about which you are uncertain. 
5.	At the Setup Type page: 
 •	Choose Local / Trial to install all three StarLog programs to run on a single computer. 
 •	Choose Network to install all three StarLog programs to run using a network license.
 •	Choose Custom to select which individual program(s) to install.

6.	At the end of the installation a message window should appear indicating that the Sentinel Run-time Environment is being installed. Click OK when it says that the operation is complete. See "HASP Driver" below for details.
                                  

7.	If you see the File in Use page indicating that the Sentinel License Manager is running, ensure that all WellSight and other programs that use HASP licensing are shut down, then click OK to automatically restart it. 

Installation Notes

General

The setup program adds a menu to the Start Menu/Programs/All Apps called "WellSight Systems V8".

The setup program installs StarLog in the directory “C:\Program Files\WellSight Systems” by default. For 64-bit Windows, “C:\Program Files (x86)\WellSight Systems”.

To uninstall WellSight programs use the Programs and Features applet in the Control Panel.

Windows Versions Supported

This version of StarLog is supported on the following versions of Windows:
 •	Windows 7, Home and Pro (32-bit and 64-bit)
 •	Windows 8.1, Home and Pro (32-bit and 64-bit)
 •	Windows 10, Home and Pro (32-bit and 64-bit)
 •	Windows 11, Home and Pro (64-bit)
 •	Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit)
 •	Windows Server 2016 (64-bit)
 •	Windows Server 2019 (64-bit)

Note: If you upgrade Windows after installing StarLog, say from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, you may need to restart Windows and/or re-install the HASP driver before you can access your license.

Upgrade Notes

StripLog 8, HorizontalLog 8, and MudLog 8 require a Version 8 license. They will not work with Version 6 licenses. If installed as “Local / Trial”, a one-time 30-day trial license is installed for each Version 8 program. To obtain your Version 8 license(s), contact WellSight Systems.

	StripLog, HorizontalLog, and MudLog are backward compatible. That is, each program can open strip log files written by earlier versions of the same program.

	If you are upgrading from an earlier version of 8.x, you should install this version in the same directory as the previous version, overwriting it. This is recommended. 

Any modifications you may have made to the geological lexicon (ABBREV.TXT) will be preserved.    

If you are upgrading from Version 6, you can either uninstall Version 6, or leave it installed. If you leave Version 6 installed, you will be able to access both Version 6 and Version 8. Note that Version 6 cannot open files written by Version 8.

Any new log files that you have created will be preserved; however, the sample log files from the previous version may be overwritten.

Installation Files

The installation directory will contain some or all of the following files:

	Documents
		license.rtf		WellSight software license agreement
		starlog_readme.rtf		This file

	Program files
		StripLog.exe
		MudLog.exe
		HorizontalLog.exe
		
	User Documentation
		WellSight StarLog 8 Tutorial.pdf
		help\*	HTML help documents
		ppdm.txt	A description of the files that are generated by the Export PPDM command
		export all.txt	A description of the file that is generated by the Export All Data command

	Licensing Support Files (in folder Hasp SRM)
		*.v2c		Trial licenses
		Admin Control Center	HASP license management tool
		haspdinst.exe		HASP driver installer
		hasp_driver_status.bat	Check driver status
		install_hasp_driver.bat	Install driver
		RenewLicense8.exe		License renewal utility
		uninstall_hasp_driver.bat	Uninstall driver
		wsi_hasprus.exe		HASP remote update utility

	OpenSSL
		OpenSSL License.txt		Software license agreement
		*.dll		OpenSSL libraries

The following additional files are installed in the program data folder: “C:\ProgramData\WellSight Systems”.

	Lexicon of Geological Terms
		abbrev.txt	

	Sample files 
		*.sl8, *.ml8, *.hl8		Sample log files		
		*.las, *.dat		Sample curve and survey data files
		Banner.bmp		Sample header banner bitmap
		sample photos		Sample image files

HASP Driver

The HASP Driver (also called the Sentinel Run-Time Environment) is a software component that is required to run WellSight software. It is installed automatically when you install any program(s) of the StarLog suite.

The following utilities are available to help you manage the HASP driver and your software license. They can be found in the Start/Programs/All Apps menu.
 •	Renew License 8		Review and renew your license(s)
 •	Admin Control Center		Display current license status
 •	HASP Driver Status		Display current driver status
 •	Uninstall HASP Driver		Uninstall HASP driver
 •	Install HASP Driver		(Re-)Install HASP driver
 •	Collect License Info		Generate C2V file for license renewal (old)

Note: you must have administrator privileges to install or uninstall the HASP driver.

Running the Program

You can run StarLog programs in any of the following ways:
1. Search for the program’s name, e.g. “HorizontalLog”, and click on it in the results list.
2. Click the program’s tile on the metro screen, if it has been pinned there.	
3. Double-click on the program’s shortcut icon on the desktop.
4. Double-click on a log file that was created by the program.
5. Drag a log file that was created by the program over its icon. 
6. Drag a log file that was created by the program over an open program window.

Reporting Problems

Before you report a problem, read the "Tips" and "Trouble Shooting" topics in the help system. Common problems and solutions are described there.    Also check the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page on WellSight Systems' website where questions and answers are posted and updated regularly.

If this doesn't solve your problem then read the "Reporting Problems" topic in the Help System.

To help us solve your problem more efficiently, please complete the "Problem Report Form" found in the help system and on the WellSight Systems website.

StarLog Version History

Version 8.7.0 – December 13, 2022
This version of the StarLog suite contains several enhancements and a fix.

Windows Support
There are no changes to which Windows versions are supported.

Enhancements
#1683	Custom Fonts added for Depth, Image, and Survey layers in the Layout Designer. You can now increase the Font size to make the numbers and labels easier to read as well as selecting a typeface, style and color. Additionally for Image layers, each image’s label may have its own custom font.
#1684	Export Color Fill and Floating Symbol layers as data curves using Export Combined.   
#1693	Auto scroll is enabled when you drag the mouse or object(s) near the window’s depth edges. The mouse can be moved outside the window when dragging and auto scrolling will continue until the mouse button is released.  Auto scrolling speed increases the longer it is held.
#1696	Expanded Depth Scales now include 7 higher depth scales to facilitate summary logs for reports. E.g., 1:12,000 (1”=1000’)
Lithology Boundary Fill Enhancements
#1691	Drag multiple vertices at once. You can quickly adjust positions, lengths and dip angles of a group of boundary segments by selecting and dragging their vertices.
#1692	Align multiple vertices in different boundaries to the same MD all at once.
#1695	Extend boundaries to the end of the log or to the last survey in the built-in TVD Curve survey layer. Select the end vertices of the boundaries you want to extend and then select the context menu option.
Problem Fixed
#1680	An extra graph paper layer was sometimes added to a track. This would typically occur in the Horizontal Log Well Bore Cross Section track after adding a new curve layer above the existing graph paper layer.

Compatibility
 •	This version can open earlier log files.
 •	Versions 8.7.0 and newer of the same program can open log files saved by this version.

Version 8.6.1 – August 10, 2022
This version of the StarLog suite contains several fixes.

Windows Support
There are no changes to which Windows versions are supported.
Problems Fixed
#1679	StarLog programs would occasionally fail to start and display an error message that the Windows OS version could not be determined.
#1681 	Exports of Color Fill or Symbol Fill layers from log files with depth scales of 1:20, 1:48 (25"=100') or 1:50 could sometimes skip data at certain depths.
#1685	Some log files have a corrupt custom symbol in a symbol library. The symbol cannot be edited due to its bad format and once saved with StarLog v8.6.0, the log file cannot be re-opened and usually displays error message Diagram/293 "bad allocation". Corrupt symbols are now fixed and v8.6.0 logs with these symbols will open.
#1690	The Save Changes prompt was still displayed after selecting "Always Save Changes".

Compatibility
 •	This version can open log files written by any StarLog program of the same or earlier version.

Version 8.6.0 – February 24, 2022
This version of the StarLog suite contains several minor enhancements and fixes.

Windows Support
Support has been added for Windows 11.
Enhancements
#1669	Editing text blocks (e.g., geological descriptions): Edit text size now matches zoomed text size; F2 puts the selected text block into edit mode and positions the insertion point at the end; Alt+Enter inserts a line break.
#1670	Verdana is now the default font for text layers in new logs.
Problems Fixed
#1672	Right clicking in the track headings of some logs would cause a coordinate overflow error message.		
#1674	Selecting a graphic (e.g., text block, symbol, image) at one end of a log and using the Home or End key to move to the other end of the log triggered a redraw loop in some logs.

Compatibility
 •	This version can open earlier log files.
 •	Versions 8.6.0 and newer of the same program can open log files saved by this version.

Version 8.5.1 – October 24, 2020
This version of the StarLog suite contains several enhancements and minor fixes.

Windows Support
There are no changes to which Windows versions are supported.
Enhancements
#1643	Layout Designer > Data Curve Properties: You can now fill between any two curves, regardless of different scales, data steps, or half step offsets. New Threshold Conditions for this feature are 'when left of' and 'when right of' for StripLog or MudLog and 'when above' and 'when below' for HorizontalLog.
#1606	Layout Designer: Five shades of Red and Green were added to the built-in color palette.
#1660	Import Curve Data > Assign Data Curves: Vertical resize stretches the Input file as well as the column and curve lists.
Problems Fixed
#1618	Rotated text edit boxes at the edges of the log would sometimes be cut off.
#1629	Saving a License Info File in Renew WellSight License would sometimes show error message, “Internal error: key memory is full”.
#1659	The log diagram sometimes goes blank while dragging an edge to resize the main window.
#1661	Error Graphic/257 “graphic out of depth range” occurs for some angles when the text is longer than the log.
#1662	When track headings are visible, images dragged and dropped onto the log are positioned too far down (in vertical logs) or to the right (HorizontalLog).
#1663	Help > Software Updates would display error message, “Cannot connect to www.WellSight.com.” 

Compatibility
 •	This version can open earlier log files.
 •	Versions 8.5.0 and newer of the same program can open log files saved by this version.

Version 8.5.0 – February 18, 2020
This version of the StarLog suite contains several enhancements and minor fixes.

Windows Support
Windows Server 2012 is no longer supported. 
Note that Server 2012 R2 is still supported.
Enhancements
#1613	Lithology Boundaries: You can now select multiple vertices and perform certain actions (delete, add segments) for them all at once.
#1640	Text Formatting Properties allow you to change text color, font, size, and style (bold, italics) in Geological Descriptions and other text layers.
#1641	A log file can now have multiple core header sections.
#1647	Errors in LAS data files are now handled better when importing curve and survey data:
 •	Minor formatting problems are fixed automatically.
 •	Errors that cannot be fixed are listed for the entire file so that they can all be fixed at once.
#1650	Color properties (e.g. lines and text) now use a newer version of the Color Picker Dialog. Custom Colors that you define are now saved with the log and made available when it is re-opened.
Problems Fixed
#1616	Lithology boundary names can now be any length.
#1638	It was possible to delete the Lithology symbol library, making the log file unable to re-open. 
#1639	It was possible to delete certain symbol libraries, resulting in run-time errors or making the log file unable to re-open.
#1644	It was possible to delete a symbol that is still in use in the Lithology Boundary layer.
#1645	Lithology Boundary layers were erroneously automatically added to legacy logs (pre-version 5) when they were opened.
#1646	Versions 8.4.0 to 8.4.2 read custom Lithology symbols in legacy logs (pre-version 5) incorrectly. If you have opened and saved such logs using one of these program versions, you should re-open and re-save them with this version or later.
#1653	Import Surveys would first attempt to read any data file as an LAS file. With the better handling of errors in LAS files (see #1647) a data file will now only be read as an LAS file if it ends in “.las”. Also, If LAS errors are encountered during Live Data Acquisition (LDA), error messages are now only displayed in the LDA Monitor window rather than as pop-up messages.

Compatibility
 •	This version can open earlier log files.
 •	Earlier versions cannot open log files saved by this version.

Version 8.4.2 – October 2, 2019
This version of the StarLog suite contains several enhancements and minor fixes.

Lithology Boundary Fill 
#1600	Boundaries are now drawn split when they cross a TVD scale change.
#1603	A new vertex can now be inserted anywhere along a boundary segment.
#1604	A new boundary can now be started at any position without having to copy an existing boundary. 

Program Appearance
#1608	StarLog’s appearance has been modernized to use the style of the Windows version on which it is running.
#1609	Layout Designer: Lighter colors are now used for group header rows.
Other Enhancements
#1607	Import Curve Data: Data files can now be removed from the data file list.
Problems Fixed
#1633	Lithology Boundary Fill: Non-overlapping boundaries would sometimes be drawn incorrectly.

Compatibility
 •	This version can open earlier log files.
 •	Versions 8.4.0 and newer of the same program can open log files saved by this version.
 •	This version can export to Perspective 8.3.0 and later.

Version 8.4.1 – July 30, 2019
This version of the StarLog suite contains several minor fixes.

Windows Support
Support has been added for Windows Server 2019.
Problems Fixed
#1588	Logs with small grid intervals and curve data at min depth could display error message, AbstractDiagramForm/126.
#1591	Geological Description text and image label text can sometimes be clipped after the log has been zoomed in or out then saved.
#1597 and #1624	Lithology boundary segments could be extended beyond their max length.
#1598	Lithology boundary names longer than 15 characters would cause error after the log is saved and re-opened. For 8.4.1, such names are replaced with “Boundary 1”, “Boundary 2”, etc. In the next major release (probably 8.5.0) this restriction will be removed.
#1601	Logs with BLANK or NONE symbols in a Floating Symbol layer show error SymbolGraphic/59 when opened.
#1602	Using ADM with rotated text places the created descriptions partially or wholly outside the visible track, making them difficult to edit.
#1605	Saving a log after turning off a floating track that contains the active layer results in error Track/469.
#1619	Gas ratio curves are no longer added to legacy logs (pre-V5). Doing so could result in errors.
#1626	Error message, “HASP License Manager version too old (H0042)” when attempting to run a StarLog 8.4.0 program with an older version of the HASP driver. This problem mostly affects network installations where the license server has not been updated to the latest version.

Version 8.4.0 – March 2, 2019
This version of the StarLog suite contains several major enhancements along with minor fixes.

Windows Support
Support for Windows Server 2008 R2 has been discontinued.
Enhancements
#1568	Lithology Boundary Fill. In HorizontalLog, Lithology can now be drawn and edited more easily by automatically filling the areas between boundary lines.

Selective Data Curve Fills: Data curves can be filled selectively in two new ways. These new fill options are in addition to the cumulative fill feature that was added in 8.3.0.
#1573	Fill a curve when its value is over (or under) a constant Threshold value.
#1582	Highlight data cross-overs by filling between 2 data curves when one is greater than (or less than) the other.
	
#1574	Gas ratio curves for Wetness, Balance, and Character are added to new logs and are automatically calculated from C1-C5 gas curves.

#1476	Lithology and other symbol grid cells (e.g. core & DST intervals) can now be cleared rather than being replaced with BLANK or NONE symbols.
#1477	Display track headings. Track headings can now be displayed on the screen while viewing and editing your logs.
#1563	You now have the option of whether to draw data curves offset by half a data step. The default is to offset the curves as StarLog has always done. This can be changed in the Layout Designer and saved in a template file if preferred.
#1565	The font size in the Quick Info Bar (QIB) is now larger to help with readability.
#1576	The maximum number of layers allowed in each track has been increased from 12 to 16.
Problems Fixed
#1532	Having units (e.g. “ft” or “m”) in the Ground Elevation field (main header) prevented the elevation from being exported to LAS.
#1539	Opening a Version 6 or older log containing an empty text block with a pointer line caused error GraphicLineVertex/152.
#1562	Adding a pointer line to an empty text block would result in error AbstractDiagramForm/197 when you tried to edit the pointer line. You can no longer add a pointer line to an empty text block.
#1531	Opening a log file saved by a StarLog program version earlier than 8.2.0 could result in error TextGraphics/255. 
#1570	Track headings' borders better match the log's borders when printed and exported to image files.
#1579	When a Shift Data operation deleted part of a Poly-line, the log file sometimes could not be reopened after saving it.
#1580	Editing TVD/Survey Scales for a disabled (not visible) track did not adjust the positions of all data correctly. This is now prevented.

Compatibility
 •	This version can open earlier log files.
 •	Earlier versions cannot open log files saved by this version.
 •	This version can export to Perspective 8.3.0 and later.

Version 8.3.0 – February 14, 2018

This version of the StarLog suite contains several major enhancements along with minor fixes.

Windows Support
No changes were made to the supported versions of Windows.
Enhancements
#1337	Data curve scales. When a track has two or more data curve layers or survey layers, the scales would be overlapped. 
#1478	Image layer. A new layer type was added for images (e.g. sample photos), which allows image files to be dragged on your log and dropped to add them.
#1479	Bitmaps: Support was added for several image file formats: JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIF, and PNG.
#1480	Poly-lines: Vertices can now be highlighted by pressing the Shift key, making them easier to locate and edit.
#1482	Sub-Sea depths are now supported throughout StarLog, including: import and export surveys, edit surveys, survey text, Quick Info Bar. When an SS value is not provided but can be calculated, it is drawn in Italics.
#1484	In HorizontalLog, the Sub-Sea depth now appears on the same line as TVD. E.g. 1234 TVD (+234 SS).
#1488	Filled data curves: Data curves can now be filled with their curve color, in which case they are drawn accumulatively.
#1495	Depth Tracks: Multiple Depth Tracks can be used to display MD, TVD and Sub-Sea depths. The Quick Info Bar now displays MD, TVD, and Sub-Sea depths when the mouse is over a Depth Layer.
#1509	New logs now use filled curves in the gas track by default.
#1510	The StarLog Tutorial has been revised and converted into a stand-alone document, separate from the help system.
The help system has been updated and re-formatted to flow better in your browser window.
Problems Fixed
#1199	Survey headers would print mis-aligned to the page when several headers fit on one page.
#1404	Open Template would show multiple messages about a not clearing custom headers.
#1474	Elements in a log file with illegal file system characters in their names could not be exported or saved to a file. E.g. exporting to Perspective [#1446]. 
#1458	Text blocks (e.g. geological descriptions) with multi-segment pointer lines were only partially erased when deleted.
#1483	Data curve scales for logarithmic curve layers were sometimes crowded, over-written, or mis-located, especially when the curve’s min value is not an exact power of 10 (i.e. 1, 10, 100, etc.).
#1489	Exporting a Symbol Library adds another set of names to the Symbols list.
#1490	Exporting a Symbol Library and Export PPDM now confirm before overwriting files.
#1494	Renew License sometimes cannot save the license info file (C2V) to your desktop. In these cases, it now prompts you for a different location.
#1499	Deleting a floating track that contains the current layer would cause an error message.
#1523	The advisory message before a Convert to TVD Log operation now does not include any extra depth range to be added so that survey text is not cut off.

Compatibility
 •	This version can open earlier log files.
 •	Earlier versions cannot open log files saved by this version.
 •	This version can export to Perspective 8.2.0 and later.

Version 8.2.0 – March 29, 2017

This version of the StarLog suite contains enhancements, mainly to how it inter-operates with WellSight Perspective, and to data validation.

Windows Support
Support was added for Windows Server 2016
Perspective Integration
Exports and updates to WellSight Perspective (formerly WellSight GeoSteering) are now more robust, ensuring that the Perspective project file does not become corrupted when an error occurs.

#1400	When an error occurs during an export/update to Perspective, the project is now restored to its previous, valid state
#1414	Changed GeoSteering name to Perspective
#1348	Export/update to Perspective would cause an internal error if the Perspective program could not be found
#1389	Export to Perspective dialog: project file controls were moved to the bottom to be more easily verified before exporting
#1390	Save As: prevent user from over-writing a Perspective project file
#1395	Export/update to Perspective now prevents exporting duplicate survey MDs
#1416	Export/update to Perspective: header images are now linked to the well path for the main survey layer

Data Validation
#1402	Depths in survey and curve data files are now validated more strictly. Specifically:
 •	MD 
 o	values must be consistently either increasing or decreasing 
 o	no duplicate MDs #1381 #1394 
 o	not too many NANs #1381 
 •	TVD: 
 o	Must be non-negative 
 •	Surveys: 
 o	all must have MD & TVD 
 o	For export to Perspective: all must have N & E, or all must have Az & Inc 
 •	#1186 Text, symbols and other elements on the log now have their size and position validated more strictly 

Note that older log files will not need to pass these new validation standards, unless they are required, e.g. to export to Perspective. #1380
Enhancements
#1411	Units in the K.B. Elevation field (main header) no longer prevent calculation of sub-sea values and exporting a well’s elevation to Perspective
#1435	Edit Surveys now has a Cancel button (#1394), which now prompts to save any changes
Problems Fixed
#1372	Assign Data Curves/Survey Fields dialog now validates the assigned file depth columns
#1396	Exporting surveys from a TVD log was using a mix of TVD and MD
#1403	Import surveys and edit surveys (except delete) are now prevented in TVD logs
#1420	Scrolling rapidly through large (deep) log files could cause a coordinate overflow message
#1433	Import Curve Data and Surveys now checks for From depth being greater than To depth

Compatibility
 •	This version can open earlier log files.
 •	Earlier versions cannot open log files saved by this version.
 •	This version can export to Perspective 8.2.0.

Version 8.1.1 – November 11, 2016

This version of the StarLog suite contains enhancements, mainly to how it inter-operates with WellSight GeoSteering, and minor problem fixes.
GeoSteering Integration
 •	The process of exporting data to WellSight GeoSteering has been made simpler and clearer: [#1377]
 o	It is no longer possible to start more than one running instance of GeoSteering for the same project.
 o	If GeoSteering already has your project open, exporting to it from StarLog updates the running program, instead of starting a new one.
 o	Two or more StarLog programs can now export to the same GeoSteering project at once.
 o	The Export button now indicates whether the GeoSteering project file already exists.
 •	An error occurred preventing you from exporting a disabled survey layer to WellSight GeoSteering. [#1364]
 •	When exporting two survey layers to WellSight GeoSteering, the 2nd survey data table would be linked to the 1st well path. [#1384]

Other New Features and Enhancements
 •	The start point of a new poly-line now snaps to grid like the other points. [#1116]
 •	HorizontalLog now only displays the context menu for curve scales when the mouse is over a scale. [#1374]
Problems Fixed
 •	Dragging a file other than a compatible log file onto a StarLog program icon now opens the launch window. [#1256]
 •	When an attempt to open a log file from the launch window fails, StarLog now returns to the launch window. [#1368]
 •	Importing data from an ASCII file would count an extra column when there is white space after the last column. [#1378]

Compatibility
 •	This version can open earlier log files.
 •	Versions earlier than 8.1.0 cannot open log files saved by this version.
 •	This version can export to GeoSteering 1.2 - 1.5

Version 8.1.0 – August 12, 2016

This version of the StarLog suite contains minor enhancements and problem fixes to StripLog, MudLog, and HorizontalLog.

Windows Versions Support	
Support was discontinued for the following versions of Windows:
 •	Windows 8
 •	Windows Server 2008

New Features and Enhancements
 •	The date format can now be specified in the main header, in which case it is enforced and documented in exported LAS files. [#1355]
 •	You can now open sample logs easily from the launch window. [#1338]
 •	You can now edit the Geological Lexicon directly from the Edit menu. [#1354]
Problems Fixed 
 •	When importing LAS files, the last value would sometimes not be read. [#1327]
 •	In some versions of Windows Server, the Geological Lexicon item on the Start menu was broken. [#1343]
 •	The Quick Info Bar didn't always show the exact value for data curves. [#1346]
 •	When exported, shorter log images were not always trimmed correctly. [#1347]
 •	The New Log window would sometimes remain open after a new log was created. [#1349]
 •	In new logs, the initial data curve graph type was wrong for ROP and Gamma. (ROP is now block, Gamma is now point-to-point). [#1350]
 •	Using Alt+F4 to close dialog windows would sometimes ignore changes you had made in them. [#1351]
 •	Launch windows now contain the program’s name and version. [#1353]
 •	Exporting to GeoSteering: 
 o	A fix was made to the registration depths for exported log images [#1358]
 o	When two or more survey layers are exported, you can now specify which one will be linked to the exported log images and data tables in the GeoSteering project. [#1360]

Compatibility
 •	This version can open earlier log files.
 •	Earlier versions cannot open log files saved by this version.
 •	This version can export to GeoSteering 1.0 - 1.4

Version 8.0.0 - March 7, 2016

This version of the StarLog suite contains major enhancements to the user interface and usability of StripLog, MudLog, and HorizontalLog, as well as integration with WellSight GeoSteering.

Windows Versions Support
	Support was added for the following versions of Windows:
 •	Windows 10 
 •	Windows Server 2012 R2
Support was discontinued for the following versions of Windows:
 •	Windows XP
 •	Windows Server 2003

GeoSteering
 •	This version of StarLog can export various data to WellSight’s new GeoSteering product.
 •	With one operation, survey, lithology, curve data, header, and log images can be exported all at once.
 •	The exported data can be used to create a new GeoSteering project, or to update an existing project.
 •	At the time of this release, GeoSteering is available for Beta testing. Contact WellSight for more information.

New Features and Enhancements
 •	Touch interface for notebooks and tablets, including scrolling and zooming
 •	Standardization of dialog window layout and controls
 •	Edit windows can now be resized to better use today’s larger screens
 •	The minimum recommended screen size is now 1024 x 768
 •	Enhancements to pop-up menus give quicker access to editing windows. 
 •	The Quick Info Bar gives better context information.
 •	Scrolling improvements for scroll bars, arrow keys, page keys, mouse wheel
 •	Zooming with Ctrl + mouse wheel
 •	Drag and drop interface for data curve and survey field assignments
 •	StarLog saves your settings for Importing data curves from multiple data files
 •	New icons and splash screens
 •	New file extensions for V8 (*.sl8, *.ml8, *.hl8)
 •	The Help system has been revised and illustrated to describe Version 8.
 •	Drag and drop to open log files
 •	Better interface for selecting folders, e.g. to export symbol libraries.
 •	Exported LAS files now address requirements for Alberta Energy Regulator (Directive 080). 
 •	Keyboard short-cuts added to File menu and standardized on the Edit & View menus.

Problems Fixed
 •	StarLog would allow you to import surveys with negative TVD values. [#1082]
 •	In HorizontalLog, the well bore was not drawn correctly when there was more than one scale change between surveys. [#1237]
 •	First curve scale and scale changes would sometimes be hidden. [#1293]
 •	Image flicker when resizing main window has been fixed. [#1283]
 •	Curve values displayed in the Quick Info Bar were offset slightly from the mouse cursor position. [#1336]
 •	File Menu|Backup would ask for a floppy disk in the A: drive. [#1288]
 •	In the Layout Designer, changes to the width of a layout that includes a floating track could cause erroneous error messages. [#1303]
 •	Edit Curve Data dialog would sometimes mis-label depths when the data step was greater than one. [#1329]
 •	Layout Designer didn’t always show the selected layer when opened using a pop-up menu. [#1332]
 •	Messages displayed while importing Curves and Surveys would sometimes display wrong depth range. [#1334]

Compatibility
 •	This version can open earlier log files.
 •	Earlier versions cannot open log files saved by this version.
 •	This version can export to GeoSteering 1.0 - 1.4