Welcome to JASON 6.0!
With this release we introduce a selection of new exciting features for the New Year. Picking NMR peaks correctly is a fundamental step in any NMR analysis and we made some further improvements. First, we improved our classical peak picking method. But there is more: with JASON 6.0 we introduce a brand new, ML-based algorithm for 1D NMR peak picking. We are very excited about it, and are working on further developments of this and other ML/AI tools for JASON.
You can now load 1D and 2D spectra processed in NMRPipe. The team have worked hard on improving our plugins for specialized applications. Our plugins, including MAGRES, SMILEQ, SolidSpin and AffinityScreen have got new features and revamps, inspired by your feedback. MS and EDS peak data can now be presented in a table form. If you fit your data in JASON using the Fit dialog, you may now skip certain points from fitting by simply clicking on them in the plot. We understand how important GUI can be and we introduced a new “swap item” canvas tool, the ability to edit titles of the spectra in stack, and a new simple curved annotation to make your images look even nicer.
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New machine-learning based engine for 1D NMR spectra
Improvements for classical 1D peak picking using machine learning, so fewer peaks are missed. This exciting introduction into the peak picking options for JASON allows you to use our machine learning algorithms for your peak picking. Whilst not the default method from the factory, you can make this method default for you by simply selecting the method in the Settings menu under peak picking settings and selecting set as default. If you go to the Settings menu when you have no item selected on the canvas, the Set as Default option will automatically be selected. If you navigate to this menu with an active item on the spectrum, you will need to manually check this box before pressing OK.
MAGRES – our NMR crystallography plugin
In MAGRES version 3.1, the tools for building molecular crystals and finding accurate bonds from MAGRES structures are now available as user-accessible commands. Instead of running automatically during import, these functions are located in the Molecular Tools panel, giving you greater control and flexibility.
Fitting tools
We understand that not all data sets are perfect and sometimes you get an anomalous point or two! In JASON 6.0, we made it possible to exclude points from the fitting analysis by clicking (toggling) them in the Fitting dialog chart. The chart has also got interactive zooming, similar to spectrum zooming, to make clicking on individual points easier.
User Experience and GUI
We have always intended JASON to be as intuitive and user friendly to use as possible. As part of our commitment to this ethos, we have made several improvements to the JASON GUI and user experience suggested to us by our users.
Firstly, we’ve streamlined how the canvas reacts to scrolling actions, such as using the mouse wheel. Zoom adjustments will now only occur when a spectrum is actively selected, preventing accidental zoom changes while simply navigating across the canvas.
We’ve also enhanced the handling of titles for stacked spectra. These updates add support for special characters (like Greek symbols) and provide more flexibility in formatting each title independently.
Finally, to speed up re-organization of your canvas, you can now “Swap Item Positions” of two items on the canvas. Check out this video demonstration here;
Download and try it now!
Download or update your JASON here and start your new year with a new version!
These are just some of the highlights included in the JASON version 6.0 release, for full details of the new features, please click here.
