Studios
| Tool | Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (Built-in) | Free, no download required. | Very basic; cannot repair structural errors. | | Tickstory Lite | Excellent for exporting tick data. | Validation features are limited in the free version. | | Forex Tester | Comprehensive backtesting platform. | Requires data conversion; not a direct validator. |
For advanced users needing to customize datasets or handle local currency wear patterns, the SMART Data application can be used in tandem with the Validator Manager.
: Update validators with new currency files (datasets) to recognize new banknote issues or different denominations. Device Configuration
: Configure device settings, such as currency selection, security options, and acceptance levels.