17.0.0 to 17.0 completed

Author: prathameshnium

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Changed
 
     Directory Structure: Refactored codebase into a professional project structure; moved numerous files to appropriate subdirectories for better organization.
 
-    Versioning: Standardized version naming conventions. Adopted Semantic Versioning (v17.0.0).
+    Versioning: Standardized version naming conventions. Adopted Semantic Versioning (v17.0).
 
 Research & Documentation
 

README.md

@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ python -m pytest
 
 PICA evolved from simple offline scripts in 2022 to a full-stack automated suite.
 
-  * **v17.0.0 (Current):** Professional directory restructuring, Semantic Versioning, and documentation overhaul.
+  * **v17.0 (Current):** Professional directory restructuring, Semantic Versioning, and documentation overhaul.
   * **v15.0:** JOSS submission preparation, CI/CD integration.
   * **v13.0:** Transition to Multiprocessing and standardized GUI themes.
 
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ If you use this software in your research, please cite it:
   month        = dec,
   year         = 2025,
   publisher    = {GitHub},
-  version      = {17.0.0},
+  version      = {17.0},
   url          = {https://github.com/prathameshnium/PICA-Python-Instrument-Control-and-Automation}
 }
 ```

docs/User_Manual.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 
 **Python-based Instrument Control and Automation Software Suite**
 
-*Comprehensive Guide for Version 17.0.0*
+*Comprehensive Guide for Version 17.0*
 
 <hr />
 
@@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ PICA is open-source (MIT License) to foster transparency. By providing the sourc
   title        = {{PICA: Python-based Instrument Control and Automation Software Suite}},
   year         = 2025,
   publisher    = {GitHub},
-  version      = {17.0.0},
+  version      = {17.0},
   url          = {https://github.com/prathameshnium/PICA-Python-Instrument-Control-and-Automation}
 }
 ```
@@ -368,7 +368,7 @@ Financial support for this work was provided under SERB-CRG project grant No. CR
 This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
 ## 9\. Appendix A: Project File Structure
 
-For developers and advanced users, the following reference outlines the PICA directory structure (v17.0.0).
+For developers and advanced users, the following reference outlines the PICA directory structure (v17.0).
 
 ```text
 PICA (Root Directory)/

pica/cli.py

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
 
 # Metadata & Terms
 APP_NAME = "PICA Command Line Interface"
-VERSION = "17.0.0"
+VERSION = "17.0"
 AUTHORS = "Prathamesh Deshmukh, Sudip Mukherjee"
 AFFILIATION = "UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Mumbai Centre"
 LICENSE = "MIT License"

pica/main.py

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# BUILD VERSION: 17.0.0
+# BUILD VERSION: 17.0
 '''
 ===============================================================================
  PROGRAM:      PICA Launcher
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
  INSTITUTE:    UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Mumbai Centre
 
  VERSION HISTORY:
-   17.0.0 (06/12/2025): Updated launcher version to match project metadata.
+   17.0 (06/12/2025): Updated launcher version to match project metadata.
    13.3 (05/10/2025): Added distinct launchers for Active and Passive R-T modes.
    13.2 (05/10/2025): Integrated new K2400/2182 frontend GUIs.
    13.1 (04/10/2025): Resolved duplicate script paths and validated Delta Mode scripts.
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ def resource_path(relative_path):
 
 class PICALauncherApp:
 
-    PROGRAM_VERSION = "17.0.0"
+    PROGRAM_VERSION = "17.0"
     CLR_BG_DARK = '#2B3D4F'
     CLR_FRAME_BG = '#3A506B'
     CLR_ACCENT_GOLD = '#FFC107'