Logger Pro is no longer under development and will not receive further updates.
As of December 31, 2024, new Logger Pro licenses will no longer be available for purchase.

Logger Pro 3.16.2 is the final version of this long-lived application. There will be no more updates released, even if features cease to work as Windows and macOS are updated. 

If you’re a long-time Logger Pro user, thank you for your support and engagement with this application. You are welcome to continue to use Logger Pro as long as it works for you, but be aware that as you update computers and operating systems, things may break or change. Because of this, we have decided to stop selling new licenses of Logger Pro as of December 31, 2024.

FAQs

Continuing to use Logger Pro

A: While Logger Pro can still be used successfully on most computers, we know at some point a computer OS update will break Logger Pro. Since we cannot predict when this will happen, we thought it best to stop selling new licenses now.

A: Yes, you can continue to use Logger Pro as long as the features you need continue to work. For more information, see What are the known issues with Logger Pro 3.16.2 and the latest computer operating systems?.

A: Logger Pro itself does not pose any known security risks; however, internet-connected computers running older operating systems certainly do.

A: You can maintain your current Logger Pro feature support by no longer updating your computers’ operating system. However, you should only do that if your computers are no longer connected to the internet. While Logger Pro itself does not pose any known security risks, internet-connected computers running older operating systems certainly do.

A: For information on what features of Logger Pro are currently unsupported based on operating system, see What are the known issues with Logger Pro 3.16.2 and the latest computer operating systems?.

A: Yes, you can continue to access Logger Pro installers through your Vernier Web account for the foreseeable future. For instructions on distributing Logger Pro installers to students, see How do I distribute Logger Pro 3 to my students?

A: Yes, we will continue to provide technical support for Logger Pro users for the foreseeable future.

A: We do not have plans to test beta releases of operating systems against Logger Pro 3.16.2. However, we will update our information pertaining to broken Logger Pro features when we hear of new issues.

A: You can continue to use Logger Pro as long as the features you need are still working for you. However, at some point you will need to make a change. We feel it is better that you take control of when the change happens so you are not forced to make the change mid-year.

Also, Logger Pro is computer software only. It does not work with Chromebooks or tablets. If your students use these other platforms, they cannot use Logger Pro.

Transitioning to our Analysis apps
Graphical Analysis, Spectral Analysis, Instrumental Analysis, Video Analysis

A: The functionality of Logger Pro has been split into four applications:

A: One of the issues we had with Logger Pro was that the all-in-one software was difficult to maintain. Splitting the software into smaller apps allows us to more easily maintain the apps that must also support more platforms (computers, Chromebooks, phones, and tablets).

The apps do share a common code base for graphing and analysis functionality that makes it easier for students to go between the different apps.

A: While some of the apps that replace Logger Pro are free – Graphical Analysis (basic version), Spectral Analysis, and Instrumental Analysis – other apps – Graphical Analysis Pro and Vernier Video Analysis – must be purchased.  They are not covered by your Logger Pro license.

A: The basic version of Graphical Analysis is the foundation upon which all of our Analysis apps were built. That app includes most of the features you need to collect and analyze data using our sensors.

Graphical Analysis Pro is a for-purchase upgrade that unlocks additional analysis features such as strike-through data; user-defined calculated columns, error bars and curve-fit uncertainty, bar graphs and histograms, FFT analysis, and much more. For a complete list of the differences see What features are available in Graphical Analysis Pro that are not available in the free version?

A: For Graphical Analysis Pro and Vernier Video Analysis, we offer unlimited-use site licenses for 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year durations. (Note: Bundling the two apps together and/or purchasing longer licensing options can save you money.)

If you are using these apps with fewer than 15 users (teachers + students), there is a less-expensive, single-user license option. Contact us for more information.

A: Many Vernier sensors that are compatible with Logger Pro are also compatible with the newer apps; however, there are a few exceptions. For more information, see Are there sensors and interfaces that work with Logger Pro but do not work with Graphical Analysis, Spectral Analysis, or Instrumental Analysis?

A: To continue using these sensors you will either need to keep using Logger Pro or use the sensors with a LabQuest 3. If neither of these options are possible, you will need to replace the unsupported sensors. For more information, see Are there sensors and interfaces that work with Logger Pro but do not work with Graphical Analysis, Spectral Analysis, or Instrumental Analysis?

A: For the most part, no. In all of our post-Logger Pro software (LabQuest App and the Analysis apps), we have moved away from relying on setup files for student activities from our books. While certainly convenient, we felt they kept students from learning how to set data-collection parameters on their own. If you are using our books, we recommend accessing the instructions written for our Analysis apps or creating your own files you share with students.

If you need help making a file, feel free to contact us for assistance.

A: If you have not done so already, create a Vernier web account using your school email. If you are in our system already, your web account will be linked to the resources your school owns. For information on accessing book files from your web account, see How do I access my lab books from my account on the Vernier website?.

If you are not able to find what you are looking for, contact us for further assistance.

A: Yes, in many cases. We have a long-term plan to bring over most of the features from Logger Pro that have not yet been implemented in our Analysis apps.

We do consider customer requests when prioritizing feature development, so if there is a particular Logger Pro feature upon which you depend, let us know what it is and how you use it. While we cannot guarantee when (or if) your requested feature will be implemented, it never hurts to ask.

Additional Information

When Logger Pro 3 was first released in 2001, schools used either Windows or macOS computers. Today, decades later, many students are using Chromebooks, phones, or tablets running Android or iOS (sometimes alongside Windows and macOS). The legacy Logger Pro code would need to be rewritten from scratch to run on these new platforms, and even then the menu-based interface is not appropriate for touchscreen devices. 

Needing to offer support for these new platforms, we did start from scratch, and released a suite of Analysis applications. The majority of Logger Pro’s functionality can be found in the four Analysis apps, with Graphical Analysis Pro offering the most comprehensive functionalities. 

Most lab book activities have been rewritten to support the new Analysis apps. You can use the same LabQuest interfaces and auto-ID wired sensors with the new apps, so your existing sensor collection will continue to work. There are a few exceptions, but mostly the very old non-auto-ID sensors are the ones you’d need to retire. These non-auto-ID sensors are typically more than 20 years old.

In addition, the four Analysis apps are compatible with Go Direct® sensors. Go Direct sensors don’t require you to purchase any interface; you just need the sensor and a device equipped with an Analysis app. Logger Pro cannot support Go Direct sensors due to its old architecture. Most of our newer sensors and instruments can only work with the Analysis apps. 

Between the Go Direct sensor family, the many device platforms used today, and our work on the four Analysis applications, we are focusing on supporting the devices our instructors and students are currently using, and not the legacy application that is Logger Pro.

If you would like to discuss switching to the Analysis apps, or have additional questions about Logger Pro, we’d be happy to help. Please reach out to our technical support team at support@vernier.com or call 888-837-6437.

Published: October 12, 2023. Updated: December 19, 2024.