Free Software And Demos

RSI - Shooting Lab Demo - (Vista Compatible) This file will work as a limited demo on any Pentium class Windows system running 98SE or newer for 30 days. Some supporting files are not included to reduce the size of the download and it is print and save disabled.

Shooting Lab Docs - This is documentation for the RSI Shooting Lab as an Acrobat Reader pdf file. You must have Acrobat Reader 5.0 or newer and a utility such as Winzip to decompress the file.

CED M2 (USB) Data Collector v. 3.4 - (Released 7/11/07) Download utility for the USB M2 model. Now compatible with Win2K through and including Vista (not Win98 or ME). This file is required to download data directly into the RSI Shooting Lab. Shooting Lab owners should upgrade to version 4.0.5 or newer to use this file.

CED Millennium Data Collector v. 2.5 - (Released 10/12/06) Download utility for the older serial Millennium model.

Wireless PressureTrace II Files

PressureTrace II Wireless Software v. 5.0 build 1 - (Released 4/25/08) This is the latest software release for the wireless PressureTrace II systems. This release fixes a BlueTooth driver issue where the program could lock up on some systems if launched without the PressureTrace II module turned on. If your system has not exhibited this problem you do not need to update.

PressureTrace II Manual - This is documentation for the PressureTrace II system. Adobe reader is required to view the file.

PressureTrace II Bluetooth Connectivity - How to connect PressureTrace II to a PC via Bluetooth. Adobe reader is required to view the file.

Com Port Utility - This small utility will check the status of installed Bluetooth, USB or Serial com ports

USB or Serial PressureTrace Files

PressureTrace USB or Serial Software v. 4.50 for Windows XP & Vista - (Released 1/20/08) This is the latest software release for serial or USB PressureTrace systems for Windows 2000, XP or Vista. For Windows 98SE or ME download version 4.4 .

Important Notes About Vista
PressureTrace software versions older then 4.5 were not Vista compliant. If you upgrade your system to Vista the default installation will enable "User Controls". This feature writes hidden files on your system which run instead of files installed in the program files directory. Before you launch any old release on Vista, it is highly recomended you uninstall the PressureTrace software and upgrade to the Vista compliant 4.50 version. Once upgraded to version 4.50 you can enable user controls if you wish.

USB & Serial PressureTrace Docs for Acrobat Reader - Current PressureTrace documentation and help as an Acrobat Reader file. It is the same as included in the above file but can be printed via Acrobat Reader.

Shooting Lab Updates

Shooting Lab 3.6 to 4.1.5b Upgrade (14.1 mb) - Upgrades Shooting Lab 3.6 to the current release. This update should only be used with version 3.6.x. (Your current release version is displayed on the startup screen. If you need the old update to 3.6.x, click here.) If you are already running an older version 4, use the link below. For more information about installation on Vista see the Shooting Lab support page.

Shooting Lab 4.x.x to 4.1.5b Update (released 4/10/08 - 3.7 mb) - Updates Shooting Lab 4.0.0 or newer to the current release. This update can only be used by those already running version 4.0. (Your current release version is displayed on the startup screen.) This update corrects all issues that have been reported since the initial 4.0 release. The 4.1.3 to 4.1.5b releases fixed problems that could produce an internal error when making load entries and timing issues on fast systems when "New Load" was selected from the Loads menu.
Do Not Install This File Over An OLD 3.6 Release!

Arial Narrow Font - Shooting Lab uses a common font called "Arial Narrow" for button text and some column headers. Unfortunately there are several variations of Arial Narrow, some of which do not include a bold type face. The font file can become corrupted or over written by other installations. Open your Fonts control panel and open the Arial Narrow font files. If sample text is not displayed the font may be corrupted. Delete the corrupted Arial Narrow font and install this file

Shooting Lab Revision History

Version 4.x For Windows - New Features

• Faster and Windows Vista Compliant - Runs on Win98SE or newer including Vista
• Revised User Interface - Many changes with more extensive use of drag and drop
• Data Bases in SQL format - Data can be moved to servers or used with other SQL software
• More Cartridges With PSI data - Both SAAMI and CIP specs for cartridges with standards including RUM, more wildcats and WSM.
• More Powders - Added new powders to the Int. Bal. Segment
• Improved Indexes - Load and Log indexes update in real time, user resizable columns with buttons at top instantly resort data
• File Links In Load Records - Can now link load records to PressureTrace and Target files
• Custom Load Record Fields - Define and enter data in your own custom data fields
• Link to Folders, Files or Programs - Add custom links to user defined buttons in the master menu
• Improved Upgrading - All custom data and settings will be saved for future upgrades
• Improved Backup/Restore Utility - Backup files saved in Zip archives
• Improved Drag & Drop - Better text formatting when dropping output to spreadsheets
• Improved Ext. Ballistics - Exterior Ballistics will accept more strange sighting parameters without a failure
• Target Analysis Background Pict - Add a background picture to the target analysis for plotting hits at the range
• Improved User Interface - A generally improved user interface in numerous segments
• Chronograph Analysis Window - Chrony and CED chronograph data is downloaded directly into the window

  AND MORE ....

Other Useful Files

RSI Technical Articles - Edited from the RSI - Shooting Lab docs and/or posted to rec.guns

CED Millennium Manual - A close copy of the printed manual that comes with the CED Millennium Chronograph, but as an Adobe Acrobat pdf file.

CED Millennium Cheat Sheet - An Adobe Acrobat pdf file summary of button functions and basic instructions.