Structural Toolkit (V5) Changelog ================================================================================ 5.4.2.4 (9-Jul-2020) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 9-Jul-2020 Program ------- Changed – Reaction table entry for wind load (WL) now says WLu Modules ------- Concrete Column 5.17 - Restored functionality of custom bar layout, Corrected the display formula for Veq*, referenced AS 5100.5 Cl 8.2.5.6 for 0.85Aoh Concrete Member 5.04b - Corrected Ief when Ms negative and Ms is less than Mcr (retro) Concrete Member 5.05 - Corrected Ief when Ms negative and Ms is less than Mcr (retro) Concrete Member 5.06a - Corrected the display formula for Veq*, referenced AS 5100.5 Cl 8.2.5.6 for 0.85Aoh Steel Column 5.04b – Bm conditional formatting corrected when analysis type is second order Analysis Viewer --------------- Corrected - The Loadcases dialog no longer expands with the dead load case 5.4.2.3 (19-Jun-2020) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 19-Jun-2020 Program ------- Corrected – Duplicating a section now correctly links analysis and design documents Changed – Exporting to PDF pages now waits for the last export to complete and save before exporting the next page Changed – The print/export status dialog reformatted to have the document name and print view on the same line (if applicable) Improved – Added alternative file numbering option to allow numbering in the format 1-10 or 01-10 (File > Options> Project > Document Numbering > Numbering width) Improved – Added member page zoom option for adjusting the page size to prevent the footing is overwritten on some systems (File > Options > Print > Member Print Zoom) Improved - Corrected message dialog box tab direction for buttons Corrected - Concrete Column was using the low ductility column phi value for interpolation points despite normal ductility Improved - Concrete Column can now find maximum tensile, and if earthquake loads present warns this is not used for find maximum Modules ------- Analysis Analysis 5.03a - Added reaction warning when multi-span analysis type, added span type diagrams Analysis Purlin 5.06 - Corrected wwl* for girt loads on the -0.7 row, changed Battened purlin reset Na* from 56 to 28 to make example work Concrete Column 5.17 - Tension design added, Corrected phi value in tension for L ductility, added dropdown box functionality for unbraced case, corrected fNux and fNuy in table for phi (Capacity had / 0.8), Nx and Ny for Nuo for tensile (Graphs had /0.8), earthquake loadcase added, added and additional interpolate point in the tension zone, updated moment sign picture, a2 reduced by 5% if circular Cl 10.6.2.5 Note 3, added choice for 1/2 bars spacing rotation for circular columns, reversed formatted for about x-x first, added design for short geometrically only, corrected Find Max for only live load, added r class reinforcement to shear reinforcement Concrete Member 5.06 – Corrected Ief when Ms negative and Ms is less than Mcr, added conditional formatting to Ief.max, pw and Ief, added lateral restraint (slenderness) limits for beams, changed slab type of footing to two-way footing, corrected Ast.min clause for footings on detailed tab, added r class reinforcement to shear reinforcement Concrete Wall 5.06 – Earthquake loadcase added Eccentric Pad 5.08 – Added Dead Load Only load type, added names to max and min bearing components Pad Footing 5.05 - Separated and expanded reinforced and unreinforced calculations, corrected bearing pressure when resultant outside kern, reinstated unreinforced geometry error Industrial Slabs 5.04 - Added loading type and UDL stress to the Custom tab Masonry Pier 5.03b – Corrected first page extents Masonry Pier 5.04 – Added minimum cover adjustment and notes for durability, added 2*Ht for simple rules with option, minor formatting for Fo2 Masonry Member 5.09a - Corrected anchorage of end bars description to reference the vertical bars, corrected clause reference for In-plane shear (short wall), corrected summary for Fire for insulation Res Slabs 5.03 - Added separate ductility class for top beam reinforcement, added specific bar inputs rather than area only Steel Column 5.04a – Removed erroneous conditional formatting on loading tab Steel Floor Beam 5.04 - Corrected vibration deflection when the weak axis selected, changed Other live load default name, changed Superimposed dead load to Wall dead load (for consistency with Timber) Steel Member 5.08 - Truss tab revised to include serviceability wind and better automation of load cases Steel Portal Knee 5.05 - Added manual bolt gauge functionality Steel Properties 5.03a - Added CHS slenderness variable Steel Properties 5.03b - Corrected CHS description fy Timber Member 5.07d – Adjusted deflection summary if Yl = 0 Analysis Viewer --------------- Corrected – Add annotation from context menu now works again Improved – Load option added to retain the previously applied load settings after assigning a load from the Load dialog (Options > Load Diagrams > Load Assignment Settings > Keep settings after assigning load) Improved – Added load filter in context popup > Filters Improved – The load redraw is delayed until both the PL and UDL scales are set Improved – Mouse scroll and P scales point loads Improved – Mouse scroll and U scales uniform loads Improved – Invalid shapes values now flag as red in the dialog boxes for shape input (Sections & NewShape) Improved – Input boxes colour red if the number type is invalid Improved – Shape variables for sections now have the number type assigned which will flag red if invalid Improved – Shape variables for sections now have tooltips Improved – Shapes by properties now validates the sections on apply or close Improved – Added check for invalid numbers or very small properties Ix, Iy, A, J and E and G Changed – Section properties now hides unused Fyw and Fyf Corrected – Fixed the Shape values title in the section dialog "Shape - For Drawing only - Properties NOT calculated Corrected – J for I, I2, I4, PFC corrected with web depth corrected Changed – Changing the scales of diagrams no longer triggers repeated change events causing multiple redraws Corrected – Combination drop down colours are now correctly indexed Improved – Removed magenta loadcase magenta so selections are visible Corrected – Changing colours in the loadcase table now updates the dropdown loadcases and combinations colours Changed – Added option to clear the currently displayed loadcase loads after analysis (Options > Viewer > Post Analysis Behaviour > Clear visible loadcase loads after analysis) Changed – Added option to show the first combination case after analysis (Options > Viewer > Post Analysis Behaviour > Show first combination case) Corrected – Section properties in the section dialog now update for angles when changing the axis Improved – Changing to a new Printview, or printing all Printviews no longer re-analyses if analysis results are already present Improved – Printviews now save the active group Analysis -------- Corrected – Modified the calculation of the linear change point algorithm to cover rare point load case that fails 5.4.2.2 (20-Feb-2020) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 20-Feb-2020 Program ------- Improved: On startup, an optional dialog is provided to reload the last opened project, or start a new project Improved: File > Options > General > “Prompt to open last project” option added Changed: The default logo now says “Logo Not Set” Changed: If the default logo as AFS logo (SampleLogo.*), it will prompt the user to change it Improved: Further programming added to attempt to have dialog boxed appear on the same screen as the application (rather than the primary screen) Corrected: Analysis On-Demand logo colour for analysis was resetting to Lite colours after switching ribbonbar Improved: Added On-Demand analysis support for converting members to an analysis Corrected: Conversion of concrete analysis member with T and L beams to analysis including self weight modification of density Corrected: Conversion of concrete analysis member used a fixed density of 2400kg/m3 (now uses the specified density for E and 25kN/m3 for self weight) Corrected: Concrete Member [Max. V*] button now checks for a short beam geometry when taking d from the support, and if a non-flexural member and takes the shear at the support Corrected: Concrete Member [Max V*] button now uses negative or positive do for the shear from support Improved: When converting timber to steel or steel to timber you can optionally delete the original if it has no reactions going to other members Updated: Manuals are now bookmarked and searchable Modules ------- Analysis Wind 5.00e - Minor formatting of terrain category and height (removed decimals) Concrete Member 5.05 – Corrected do for shear for negative moment, changed reinforcement description to use N for normal ductility and L for low ductility, added shear capacity warning (capacity only valid for combination of V* and M*) Concrete Punching 5.03b – The do minimum has been changed to 20mm Concrete Wall 5.05b – Corrected max wall height when eccentricity too large causing #NUM! error Retaining Walls 5.03a – Added wall design shear to summary Steel Pins 5.01 - Revised distances for tearout for various geometries, add plate tension and edge type for min. edge distance Steel Propped Beam 5.03d - Added reset for point live load of 1.8kN on the tip Steel Wall Tie 5.03b – Refined vertical moment when hangers present Steel Window support 5.04b – Corrected vertical moment when hangers present, minor formatting of hanger spacing, minor formatting (changed order of the vertical and horizontal, rename the Ix/Iy to correspond to the wall tie) Sleeper Walls 5.04a - Formatting improvements for cohesionless footing Timber Member 5.07c - Minor formatting to combined Analysis Viewer --------------- Added: Viewer option to use the Direct3D renderer engine (the default is OpenGL) (for some graphic card issues) Improved: Viewer has been updated to prevent crashes on some graphics card/operating system configurations Corrected: Anti-aliasing now correctly is asked for on start-up Improved: Added viewer options > Space toggles draw mode to disable Improved: Added support for section shape “I4” being an unsymmetrical I beam with unequal flanges (each outstand can be different) Corrected: Drawing of the shape outlines and the Torsion Shape in the custom shape editor restored Corrected: Result for members within groups were not being displayed properly (missed text and more than 1 result) Changed: Changed the xcl and yct order in the section dialog and section shape dialog Corrected: Shape calculation of zxl and zxr were reversed Corrected: Generate member text from last node shortened in Node dialog to prevent overlap Improved: Spacegass export to TXT now asks for version (pre or post 9.04) Improved: Before exporting to Spacegass or Microstran the user is prompted to purge unused objects (Spacegass can only have 5 materials) Corrected: Break member with point loads corrected (broken in 5.4.2.0) Corrected: Break member with UDL now checks to make sure load not past the member end due to math precision error Analysis -------- Corrected: When calculating the changepoint from positive to negative values the point rounding has been removed (could result in graph drawing errors losing part of the moment diagram) 5.4.2.1 (19-Dec-2019) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 19-Dec-2019 Program ------- Corrected: Pad footing critical direction did not calculate properly for main direction Analysis Viewer --------------- Corrected: Restored the deflection filter functionality Corrected: Importing multiple Spacegass or Microstran text files now loads them to convert to analysis Improved: Spacegass support now does not terminate for an unrecognised section Analysis -------- Changed: Eigenvalue problems (buckling and dynamic) are no longer trimmed for precision loss 5.4.2.0 (16-Dec-2019) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 16-Dec-2019 Program ------- Updated: The web user-agent for web site communication updated for compatibility Improved: Using in-cell formula’s now checks for cell address naming and converts Improved: Option added [Options > Document > Number Documents > Convert cell references to names on Enter] Improved: XLS cells can now be named by entering the cell name in the Formula Bar name dropdown Corrected: XLS Name Editor now edits entries correctly Improved: Added [Convert name referencing] on the XLS context menu to convert formula name referencing styles Improved: Refined the add reaction to support the new column loading tab Improved: Export and printing dialogs now say “printing” or “exporting” and display the current member being printed Improved: Export and Print All now supports Analysis Print Views Improved: Added new reset variable [!] for upgrade improvements Improved: Time and date warning for project lock revised to fit on a single line Improved: xml file handling optimised Corrected: Right-clicking on a button no longer shows reset Improved: Added support for Steel Column to find critical and transfer case Improved: Added support for Eccentric Pad to calculate stability direction and tie beam balance Improved: Added support for Masonry Member solidity (masonry not yet supported in this release) Modules ------- Desktop – Renamed Purlin Loads to Purlin & Girt Loads Analysis Purlins 5.05 – Renamed, changed to landscape for purlins and girts, included inward loadings for girts Analysis MonoSlope Free Roofs 5.00b – Formatting to show zero values Concrete Column 5.16 - Incorporated low ductility reinft, corrected biaxial phi, added short column error messages Concrete Member 5.04b - Added clause reference to min. ligs when D = 750mm Footings Eccentric Pad 5.07 - Added button to balance the tie beam, added new resets for conversion from older sheets, load factors can now be 0, added calculation to assess critical stability direction Footings Pad 5.04b - Missing cells restored, added warning for min. ligs for reinforced footing when D = 750mm Footing Bulk Pier and Beam 5.03b - Aligned the loadings descriptions Retaining Walls 5.03 - Additional wall dead load added for restoring, added warning for key added when not on footing (including red highlight) – Note the depth of rotation description further below!!!! 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Steel Column 5.04 – Added Loading tab for refined loading moment combinations Timber Roof Beam 5.05a – Removed dropdown from summary Analysis Viewer --------------- Corrected: Property grid now handles cursor movements (keyboard events were flagged as always handled) Improved: Analysis status on the viewport now refined for second order and stepped loadings Improved: Added support for defining, printing and exporting Print Views Improved: Separated directional view items onto a separate menu button Improved: Added new View button with view commands Improved: Views editor revised including support for shared global views Improved: Current view status added to bottom right of viewport Improved: Current view now shown on View menu Improved: The Last view now saved as the name in analysis file if defined Changed: Save file version now 5.04 for Print View and last named View support Changed: Save file version now 5.04 for Print View and last named View support Changed: Current Group status changed on viewport from Active Group Improved: Group entities refresh not suspended until envelopes refreshed Corrected: Current selection filter added to bottom right of viewport Improved: Remove All Annotations added to Options > Annotations if annotations are present Corrected: Removed the reaction scale override for better scaling of reactions Corrected: Loadcases and combinations can no longer be removed if they are associated with an envelope Improved: If the deflection scale set to 0, mouse scaling with d key now resets Corrected: Missed AntialiasingSamples setting in options Corrected: Restored Spacegass TXT and Microstran ARC import (On-demand feature disabled) Improved: Spacegass and Microstran import now show a status dialog to report success or messages in all situations Corrected: Fixed file content type conversions for Spacegass TXT Changed: Master slaves now on a separate layer for lines and text Improved: Node masses now displayable (including applied node mass, self weight and total) Improved: Dynamic examples can now be animated Improved: Added out-of-plane restraint to the Buckling Standards example Improved: Changed the format of the buckling and dynamic results in the iteration dropdown Improved: Included effective mass participation in iteration description Improved: Changed entity classes to dispose memory better Improved: Model data now removes entity memory objects on clearing Corrected: Units options for Weight changed to correct term Mass Improved: Added Factor precision for dynamic (future) Corrected: multiple splits of a member with a point load at 100% could result in the load positioning just off the end due to math precision Analysis -------- Improved: The maximum absolute force in the 6 dof are now calculated before corrections to determine a valid precision for checking the first order correctness (very large value could trip the corrections algorithm check) Improved: added new result flag (NoResult) to signal an invalid result Changed: Dynamic analysis cases no longer add the applied loads to the model (masses used) 5.4.1.1 (10-Oct-2019) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 10-Oct-2019 Analysis Viewer --------------- Corrected: Keyboard input restored for drawing nodes 5.4.1.0 (9-Oct-2019) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 7-Oct-2019 Program ------- Updated: Spreadsheet component 8.3.8.102 (from 8.3.7.102) to correct split rendering when zooming Updated: Ribbon Component 14.1.0.36 (from 14.1.0.35) Corrected: Split location not locating correctly when scrolled down Improved: Added ability to reinsert a split to another location, and remove split Improved: Added Shift key combination with Context Menu for vertical split and Ctrl-Shift both splits Corrected: Removing a linked external document (Shift-Import) no longer renames removing to trash Corrected: The project name when now refreshes when a New Project created Corrected: Corrected the page numbering when starting at a page other than page 1 Corrected: Concrete column check now allows 120MPa Corrected: Transfer a linked member-design from steel to timber or timber to steel now renames properly Changed: Racalculate mode on reactions to continuously to pick up reaction cell additional loads Improved: Added connectivity alert to license activate and deactivate Changed: Composite example no longer uses fcmi for E calculation and set precamber to 30mm to better match example Changed: Added conversion notes for Eccentric Pads and Masonry Pier Corrected: Masonry pier reinforcement preview missed bar when > 2 rows Changed: Removed grouting adjustment after pressing Reinforced in the Masonry Member Modules ------- Desktop – Added notes for opening older or multiple versions Analysis Purlins 5.04 – Added downward purlin table, added custom Wsdl and live load, added Girts tab Analysis_Earthquake 5.04b - Added 0.08 Hazard factor to dropdown selection Basement Walls 5.03a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa Composite 5.07 - Corrected V* PCC shear from support value, changed calculation of Rstarl and Max moments positions, refined max. moment Concrete Column 5.14a – Corrected FRP error message in summary, concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa, option added to use uniaxial resultant for circular columns, corrected phio for phio.Nuo when short column, corrected conditional formatting for notes Bundled and Circular Sections Concrete Corbel 5.02a - Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa, added error when the overall depth less than the corbel depth Concrete Deep Beams 5.02a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa, added warning when concrete limits exceeded Concrete Development 5.03a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa, revised concrete strength for compression development Concrete Flat Slabs 5.03a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa, added warning for Limit interior column strip to L/2 Concrete Formula 5.01a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa Concrete Member 5.04a - Corrected moment resisting clause, made span visible for slabs for moment resisting width, corrected length source for moment resisting width, Nstar input for shear added, made environment In summary not red, concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa, removed conditional red formatting for exposures Concrete Plain 5.02a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa Concrete Punching Shear 5.03a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa, corrected some conditional formatting, showed summary when moment is 0 Concrete Stairs 5.03a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa Concrete Strut and Tie 5.04a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa, added warning when concrete limits exceeded Concrete Two-Way slabs 5.02a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa, modified edge restraint hatch Concrete Walls 5.05a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa Footings Pad 5.04a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa Footings Eccentric 5.05a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa, added warning when concrete limits exceeded, Incorporated overturning moments and horizontal forces into load table Footings Piered Beam 5.03a – Concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa Industrial Pavements 5.03a - Added abrasion and exposure to design, concrete strength limit revised to 120MPa Masonry Member 5.09 – Added stack bonded note to summary, fully revised reinforced shear including bw for grouted cores, modified edge restraint hatch Masonry Pier 5.03 - Separated eccentric loadings and transverse loading, updated central option for C, minor formatting Steel Angle Lintel 5.01e - Corrected bending member ratio status, leg direction for equal angle amended in summary, minor formatting, 0 limit for am warns when 0, corrected horizontal deflection sign for orientations (reviewed) Steel Crane Beam 5.05 – Minor formatting, torsional component of plate corrected, Changed Msy to to use the min. of fyf and fyw, revised AS4100 Bx for Moa calculation Steel Propped Beam 5.03b - Adjusted tip deflection formatting in summary Steel Strut 5.01b – Minor formatting Steel Wall Tie 5.03 – removed white cell in notes Timber Propped Beam 5.05b – Adjusted tip deflection formatting in summary Analysis -------- Improved: Coordinate input dialog now accepts symbolic coordinates that have been defined Corrected: Input node coordinate dialog was producing an incorrect coordinate if spaces present Corrected: Variable axial UDL load intermediate displacements corrected (resulted in possible linear failure due to a correction) Improved: Added Mx, My and Mz UDL torsion loading Improved: Point loads and members loads can now be defined in terms of variables within the load editor panel Improved: Member Load Axis context menu moved to main dropdown and no longer requires a member to be selected Improved: The stiffness matrix and force vectors are now checked and trimmed of very small values as a result of rotation precision which may result in incorrect torsional rotation Improved: When selecting a timber section with material not in defined materials, the message now says “Do you want to create a new material [Yes] or update the material ‘name’ [No]” rather than “Do you want to create a new section” Changed: Removed a number of viewer hardware settings from the saving and loading of the analysis file (so setting hardware acceleration doesn’t get overridden (bug in eyeshot with the version change from 456-520) Corrected: When the member end displacement is different to the node displacement the displacement label was not displaying (incorrect logic using or rather than and!!) Corrected: Changing the label flags was not regenerating the text Improved: Added deflection filter for visualisation of torsion rotations [Tx (Local-Y)] and axial shortening [dX (Local-Y) & dX (Moved-Y)] Improved: Added Rotate Torsion option to turn off torsion diagrams Improved: Added option for common scaling of loads (for PL and UDL) Corrected: The command line has been fixed to prevent freeze as a result of viewer component update PDF Manager 1.3.1.2 (7-Oct-2019) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Corrected: Corrected the page numbering when starting at a page other than page 1 5.4.0.0 (16-Aug-2019) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 16-Aug-2019 Program ------- Improved: Removed excessive Project Refresh calls within Rename Member and Save Project Improved: Start time improved as modules are no-longer preloaded to determine the reaction enabled documents (fixed) Corrected: Pad mesh selection now correctly considers main direction Improved: Able to add a horizontal split using the context menu (not draggable at this time) Modules ------- Analysis MonoSloped Roof – 5.00a – Renamed the module from Mono-pitched, corrected formatting of cp,n for h/d < 0.25 Concrete Column 5.13 – Corrected confinement restrained spacing when column D < B Concrete Development 5.02b – Modified page breaks Concrete Flat Slabs 5.02b - Limit strip width option implemented (reset incorrect) Concrete Member 5.03d – Default loadtype corrected to Live load for deflection, limited the mcr/ms* to min of 1 ie not cracked, added note to transfer V* at d from face Industrial Pavements 5.02a - Removed unused custom consider radius of loaded area option, added notes on Racking and Wheels tab Earthwalls Basement 5.02 - Modified the wedge overlap for socket resistance Eccentric Pad 5.04 –Corrected stability about y-y for Moy and Hy, Replaced the dir variable with tbD Masonry 5.08 – Added ability to save custom properties Steel Window Support 5.04a - Added 0 to hangers drop-down option Modules (AS3600-2018) --------------------- Concrete Column 5.14 – Incorporated AS 3600 – 2018 Concrete Corbel 5.02 - Incorporated AS 3600 - 2018, added wall thickness geometry check, added option to apply tu limits based on AS3600-2009 Concrete Deep Beams 5.02 – Incorporated AS3600 – 2018, refined crack control, corrected mesh and bar areas for web reinforcement, added superceded warnings Concrete Development 5.03 – Incorporated AS 3600 - 2018 Concrete FlatSlab 5.03 – Incorporated AS 3600 - 2018, deflections changed to use Lef Concrete Formula 5.01 – Incorporated AS3600 - 2018 Concrete Member 5.04 – Incorporated AS 3600 - 2018 Concrete Plain 5.02 – Incorporated AS 3600 - 2018, added limiting tensile capacity for a pedestal, removed option for cast-against soil Concrete Punching 5.03 – Incorporated AS3600 – 2018 [Code change - the max centres was max(ds,300) in clause 9.2.6(b), and now min(ds,300) in 9.3.6(b)] Concrete Stair 5.01 - Incorporated AS 3600 - 2018, changed width references to 1m (ψMuo, ku, p and pc), added mesh selection, changed deflection thickness required to throat dimension Concrete Strut & Tie 5.04 – Incorporated AS3600 – 2018, crack control changes including spacing Concrete Two-Way slabs 5.02 – Incorporated AS3600 – 2018 Concrete Walls 5.05 – Incorporated AS3600 - 2018 Earthwalls Basement 5.03 - Incorporated AS 3600 - 2018, added interface shear capacity Footings Piered Beam 5.03 - Incorporated AS 3600 - 2018 Footings Eccentric Pad 5.05 – Incorporated AS 3600 – 2018, revised the tie beam eccentricity, added custom load factor and option to restore transient loads Footings Pad 5.04 – Incorporated AS 3600 - 2018, added option for maximum or average bearing when eccentric Industrial Floor Slabs 5.03 - Incorporated AS3600 – 2018 Masonry Bondbeams 5.05 – Incorporated AS 3600 - 2018 Residential Slabs 5.02 - Incorporated AS3600 – 2018 Analysis Viewer --------------- Corrected: Fixed an issue with model panning as a result of key down repeats (resulting in faster panning on some systems) 5.3.4.2 (28-Jun-2019) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 25-Jun-2019 Program ------- Corrected: Corrected: Accessing the license using an old license manager/service caused the program to slow due to on-demand request time-outs Improved: Tooltip for License now shows on-demand count if present Improved: Added Options > Connectivity > Remote/Local License option for On-Demand Improved: Starting On-Demand with an old license manager/service will now show a message to update Corrected: Reactions option panel now has scroll (if required) 5.3.4.1 (27-Jun-2019) Fixes and improvements (Removed due to On-Demand Problem) ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 25-Jun-2019 Program ------- Corrected: Concrete column points between minimum eccentricity and decompression were not being calculated 5.3.4.0 (26-Jun-2019) Fixes and improvements (Removed due to On-Demand Problem) ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 26-Jun-2019 Program ------- Updated: Spreadsheet component upgraded to 8.3.2.102 (from 7.4.33.102) Updated: Viewer component upgraded to 12.0.456.0 (from 11.0.796.0) Updated: PDF component updated to 7.6.700.1576 (from 7.4.558.1320) Updated: Ribbon component updated to 14.1.0.35 Changed: Context menu print from the Document tab [Print This Document >] Printable Pages, Current Page, All Pages now uses default printer (does not prompt for printer) Changed: Added error trapping when combining PDF documents during the export all Changed: [Open Selected] documents from the Project Tree context menu now opens in order of the Project Tree Added: Option in Options > Reactions > Calculate to recalculate the reaction either continuously or only when the current visible module form changed (for improved performance with larger designs) Changed: Reactions now calculate only on a change of form by default Changed: Reactions Summary now does a full recalculation before producing results Changed: Added reaction recalculation for a shape action for member up and member down Added: Index module to custom templates (Access via > Numbers) Added: ColorResets and ResetColor variables added to custom templates Added: Option in Options > Document> Summary to include the member length in the summary (on by default) Corrected: NP Axis no longer shows for angle sections in the member selection dialogs for members Changed: Independent background module loading methodology changed to load single member and not linked members Changed: Added support for Beta design modules Modules ------- Bulk Pier and Beam 5.02 - Corrected comparison to negative moment capacity and min. shear capacity of positive and negative, corrected negative min. steel to use negative d Concrete Flat Slab – 5.02a - Added deemed-to-comply thickness check in summary Concrete Member 5.03c - Corrected Icr for positive region of T beam when neutral axis below flange for bar stress, corrected outermost steel stress when multiple layers Concrete walls 5.03a - Added option to limit ΅.fi to 0.7 Footings Eccentric Pad 5.03b - Increased decimals for Mo and H Masonry Bondbeam 5.04 - Corrected min. reaction when point load present, corrected formatting when Asv < Asvmin, and corrected ψVd when Rstar > 0.5ψVuc Masonry Member 5.07 - Corrected reinforced shear stability centroid, revised reinforced shear stability resets for vertical bars, corrected note in stability Steel PFC and Angle 5.04 – Custom angle support added Steel PortalKnee 5.04a – Added design notes to the Column bending moment input Steel Propped Beam 5.03b – Changed default point load position to tip Steel Member 5.06 - Corrected maximum position of wind deflection, Corrected b for yew for Mrxci(kf<1) for I beam sections, corrected doubly symmetric option, resets for deflection saved Steel Wall Tie 5.03a - Refined vertical deflection Steel Windows Support 5.04 – Added hangers for case when no point load Summary 5.02a – Added Span column SummaryL 5.00 – New Summary template for Landscape with added Span column (previously used the older 5.01 for landscape) Timber Member 5.07b – Adjusted decimals for S Timber Propped Beam 5.05a – Changed default point load position to tip Analysis -------- Changed: File version revised to 5.03 to include the summary information data Changed: Added file version preview check before opening a new analysis form Changed: Added support for on-demand analysis seats on a network license Changed: Analysis mode now shows in the viewer window in the bottom left (Standard, Lite) Corrected: Unit display in the report for intermediate member displacements changed from length to displacement Corrected: Mirroring members with result points now also copies the result points Corrected: Gravity was being reset to default when the Loadcase editor opened Changed: Editing result points now applies to multiple selected members Improved: Members can now be mirrored, rotated and translated without selecting the nodes Changed: Selected Objects now in order of selection (not reverse order) Changed: Disabled environment mapping for reflections Corrected: Fixed situation when node limit reached and mouse was trapped in viewer 5.3.3.2 (12-Apr-2019) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 12-Apr-2019 Program ------- Corrected: Changelog corrected for various missing modules (Baseplate and Masonry) Corrected: Issue with the PFC & Angle and Crane Beam showing a custom error when selecting the Angle and PFC Modules ------- Concrete Column 5.12 – Corrected options for short and long term factors for axial shortening and long term factor for fire (was concentrated) Crane Beam 5.04 – Custom channel support added Masonry 5.06 – Corrected reinforced slenderness to use reinforced compression force rather than unreinforced Timber Member 5.07a – Corrected flag for 1.35G causing issue when loading the module the first time Analysis -------- Changed: Renamed message when linear analysis results in an out-of-balance result (requiring second order) from “First-order linear (Failed)” to “First-order linear (Out-of-Balance)” Improved: Made the Report case selector wider for better visibility Corrected: Entries in the Report > Loadcases could be accidently re-ordered Corrected: Report select all or clear all failed when no envelopes Improved: Added Analysis > Select Loadcases to select particular loadcases to analyse Improved: Adding cases to Envelopes dialog no longer regenerates geometry and loads each time a case is added Corrected: Envelopes were not correctly being updated in the envelope dropdown when adding and removing from the dialog Improved: Member end correction vectors are deleted if no corrections to improve memory for larger models Improved: Added an exception catch for ZoomFit which failed when no loadcases selected for new model on some PCs? Improved: Added Escape to stop Buckling/Dynamic eigenvector solution for larger solutions Improved: Added Analysis option to dispose unwanted matrices and vectors after analysis to free memory for larger models (Beta) 5.3.3.1 (22-Mar-2019) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 22-Mar-2019 Program ------- Updated: Upgraded Ribbon component 14.1.0.33 Added: Option added in Reactions to use unabbreviated reaction labels for the comment and summary Changed: Context menu items for Reactions and Track no longer abbreviate the member names Corrected: String match for short name of reactions changed to avoid loss of name (including _ at end if spaces) Improved: Added support for taper haunch and portal knee custom profile loading Added: Conversion for taper haunch custom variable (clashes with custom section loading variables) Corrected: Linked Taper haunch and Portal Knee now copy Added: Option added in Miscellaneous for Timber 1.35G case to include or exclude the quasi permanent live load to match AS1720.1 Table G1 Corrected: Fixed the reading of licence after new features added Modules ------- **Revised Added support for Timber 1.35G loadcase to include or exclude quasi permanent portion of live load (to correspond to 1720.1, Table G1) Analysis 5.03 – Added support for Timber 1.35G loadcase to include or exclude quasi permanent portion of live load Analysis Wind 5.00d – Minor formatting Concrete Member 5.03b – Revised conditions for minimum reinforcement clause, corrected side cover exposure alignment Concrete Column 5.11 – Clarified confinement reinforcement requirements when loaded less than special confinement region Masonry Bondbeam 5.03 – Corrected the shear strength formula from AS3600, minor formatting Precast Propping 5.01 - Corrected sliding of pad and added strip sliding check, added piers, revised standards Steel Haunch 5.03 - Support for custom sections added Steel Portal Knee 5.04 – Support for custom sections added Steel Propped Beam 5.03a – Corrected point load position description and conditional formatting Steel Roof Beam 5.05a – Revised reactions for case of downward wind, revised warning when wind down case for separate live load check Timber Circular Column 5.04 - Added minor bending and corrected combined tension, minor formatting of combined clauses, 1.35G plus quasi Q option support Timber Column 5.05 – Corrected combination case with wind and live load (had a factor of 1.5 for LL), corrected k12 equation description, corrected x and y axis capacities adding k4 and removing duplicated k11, minor formatting of combined clauses and k12, 1.35G plus quasi Q option support Timber Floor Beam 5.05 – Centres and span input now rounds, Minor formatting of k12, corrected clause for dead load deflection, 1.35G plus quasi Q option support Timber Member 5.07 – Minor formatting of combined clauses and k12, corrected clause for dead load deflection, 1.35G plus quasi Q option support Timber Mullion 5.05 - Minor formatting of combined clauses and k12, 1.35G plus quasi Q option support Timber Propped Beam 5.05 – Minor formatting of k12, corrected clause for dead load deflection, 1.35G plus quasi Q option support Timber Roof Beam 5.05 – Centres now rounds, modified the edge restraint, revised reactions for case of downward wind, minor formatting of k12, corrected clause for dead load deflection Analysis -------- Corrected: Pressing Escape in the Group dialog box resulted in the delete action resulting in possible group deletion Improved: Deleting a group in the Group dialog box now asks for confirmation of deletion Improved: Renaming a Group sets the current name in the editor window Improved: Drawing a point load now skips the GeneratePointLoad routine if the direction value is near 0 Corrected: The node entity list associated with a node point load was being erased preventing filtering (from the addition of dynamic load masses) Corrected: Could not add members or sections to shape editor once saved Corrected: Adding a self-weight only loadcase would result in an error (introduced in V 5.3.3.0) Corrected: Added the Dynamic analysis heading in the project example Corrected: Display of a load combination containing a sub-combination now shows brackets ie. 1.2 DL + 1.5 LL + 0.7 x (1.25 JDL + 1.5 JLL) Corrected: Display of a load combination containing a sub-combination now shows bracket in Comb: dropdown Corrected: Mirror now transfers member type properties (ie. Tension only) Corrected Object editor now correctly handles multiple members when changing a UDL Changed: Multiple members or nodes can be selected to add the member UDL, PL or node PL (previously only nodes or members could be selected) Corrected: If a loadcase combination factor is changed in the combination editor, the factor is now reset after adding or removing a case Changed: Added the loadcase for which the linear analysis error occurred to the dialog box Changed: Member end releases to the y and z axis changed to use O/L not Tan(O/L) to match Roark (tan angle = angle in radians for small values) Corrected: Re-implemented restorelayersformove in GenerateDeflection3DDiagrams as it did not reshow the layers after some actions Changed: ChangeDefScale now filters the deflection to scale (diagram or 3D) so it does not generate the 3D if not showing Improved: DXFin logs errors associated with member duplications Improved: DXFin now has scale option 5.3.3.0 (14-Jan-2019) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 14-Jan-2019 Installer --------- Improved: VC++ detection now also checks for either the x64 version or the x86 Program ------- Updated: Changed the default project date to 18-0001 (from 15-0001) Updated: Upgraded Ribbon component 14.1.0.33 Changed: Timber grade selection changed wording from old/new to specified/found Corrected: Concrete column preview corrected for single bar in x direction Corrected: Adjusted the screen hiding during opening a section with linked designs to prevent the screen hide not clearing Changed: Reset toolbar now clears the screen hide Modules ------- Analysis 5.02c - Added ratio of temporary to total design action at x for timber member Bored Pier and Pads 5.01 – Corrected solve when square pier (previously fixed at circular), adjusted reset for self weight in fill depth Civil Detention 5.02a – Corrected spelling of orifice, corrected version number Concrete Wall 5.04 - Refined notes for when designing as a slab, added restriction for wall design with out-of-plane moment, added eccentric moment to out-of-plane moment Concrete Column 5.10b - Corrected bar preview when single layer, locked picture on capacity tab, corrected divide by 0 when capacity 0 Concrete Punching 5.02a - Revised dom reset Concrete Stair 5.02 - Added option for other short term and long term factor, corrected superimposed dead load reset to allow 0 Concrete Two-Way Slabs – Revised defaults Masonry Pier 5.02a - Locked the picture Masonry Member 5.05 – Corrected reinforced shear ksw and ψVds for stability, added stack bonded Pad Footing 5.03 - Refined slab contribution options for uplift, added option for design position of moment (centreline of col, face or asup) Portal Knee 5.03 - Corrected column ψVvm for unstiffened web, corrected av for ψVvm calculation for rafter Portal Knee 5.03a - Restricted flange tension and compression to positive values for large axial values Post Footing 5.02a - Revised the input format precision for M and P. changed Socket depth to Total footing depth Retaining Walls 5.02f - Added warning for when cohesion used with acting soil height, added warning for drained wall Sleeper Walls 5.04 - Added post base shear design to summary, added ignore depth for footing, added fence overturning calculator, refined timber design for live load duration Steel Angle Lintel 5.01d - Adjusted the summary of leg directions Steel Column 5.03b - Corrected conditional formatting for First order elastic analysis magnifier in notes Steel Floor Beam 5.03 - Moved variable references (fyf, fyw, Ag) from Design tab, added weak axis option Steel Mullion 5.02 - Moved variable references (fyf, fyw, Ag) from Design tab, added weak axis option, corrected critical combined case, added notes calculator for wind direction options Steel Member 5.05e – Changed fVvm to be 0 when no capacity (was 0.01), corrected shear av formula description (added brackets) Steel Propped Beam 5.03 - Moved variable references (fyf, fyw, Ag) from Design tab, added weak axis option Steel Roof Beam 5.05 - Moved variable references (fyf, fyw, Ag) from Design tab, added weak axis option Steel Strut 5.01a - Moved variable references (fyf, fyw, Ag) from Design tab Timber Circular Column 5.03 - Corrected dead only pcd where r = 0.25, added pcw Timber Column 5.04 - Corrected dead only pbd and pcd where r = 0.25, added pcd and pcw Timber Floor Beam 5.04 - Corrected dead only pbd where r = 0.25 Timber Library 5.01b - Added dead only pbd and pcd where r = 0.25, and pcu where r = 1.00, allowed bending and compression ratios Timber Member 5.06 - Corrected dead only pbd where r = 0.25, added pcd and pcw, bratio linked from Analysis Timber Member linked analysis and design and operation of the bratio Timber Mullion 5.04 - Added compression only and bending from eccentricity only design checks, corrected dead only pbd where r = 0.25, added ?cd and ?cw Timber Propped Beam 5.04 – Corrected dead only pbd where r = 0.25, corrected live load description (from wdl to wll) Timber Roof Beam 5.04 - Corrected dead only pbd where r = 0.25, changed span and centres decimals formatting Timber Wall Tie 5.04 - Corrected dead only pbd where r = 0.25 Analysis -------- Improved: Properties dialogs now appear on the application screen Improved: In-built equation evaluator for Analysis unit boxes can now have spaces between the number and unit Improved: Groups now show the node joints along with the member lines Improved: Groups now refresh the Visibility items pallettes (node joints and member lines will toggle) Improved: Added dynamic analysis examples Changed: Reduced planar shadow from 0.35 to 0.20 to reduce shadow heaviness Corrected: Angles Using Axis no longer disappear from the object palette when setting to the NP axis Corrected: Removed saving of the library angle of axis (redundant) which resulting in a description taking this property Changed: New analysis prompts for a name when option chosen 5.3.2.3 (22-Sep-2018) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 21-Sep-2018 Modules ------- Timber Member 5.05a - Removed the audit sheet 5.3.2.2 (21-Sep-2018) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 21-Sep-2018 Installer --------- Improved: Added error 1638 to VC++ detection (another version already exists) Removed: PDF reader prerequisite Program ------- Changed: Removed the zoom feature from the panes view Improved: The security lock handler now static and does a double detect to improve failed readings Modules ------- Analysis Properties 5.00b – Corrected page extents (Properties) Analysis Purlins 5.03b - Corrected page extents (Roof Friction) Analysis Earthquake 5.04a - Added notes for Table 2.1 where Importance level of 2; a Soil class Ee or De; KpZ of 0.08; and height = 12m gives two possible EDC's, Corrected page extents (Earthquake, EDC-II) Composite 5.06b - Corrected V* at PCC for position x (not max.) Concrete Column 5.10a - Corrected page extents (Preview, Shear) Concrete Corbel 5.01a - Added wall thickness geometry check, added ang1 and ang2 formula, formatting Concrete Development 5.02a - Formatting improvements, added correction for a lapped splice in a bar in tension Concrete Flat Slabs 5.02 – Corrected restraint hatching, corrected col dimension swap (prelim), corrected d.min.inc to use k3 and Ec for drop panels (prelim), improved formatting and notes Concrete Non-Flexural 5.03a – Changed development zone default to 0 = max(Lsyh, Lsyt), fixed page bounds Concrete Punching 5.03 – Revised y1 for spandrel and slab where Ds > fitment width, formatting Concrete Stair 5.01 - Changed width references to 1m (ψMuo, ku, p and pc), changed deflection thickness required to throat dimension Concrete Two-Way 5.01a – Corrected restraint hatching Concrete Walls 5.03 - Reduced ψNuo by in-plane stress, added option to design highly eccentric lightly loaded walls as a slab, FRP changed to use interpolated values, added actual adequacy when adequacy deemed to have been achieved by insulation Drainage 5.00b - Corrected page extents (Cw) Footings Eccentric Pad 5.03a - Corrected floating point condition where 0 was slightly negative when transitioning from inside kern to outside Footings Pad 5.02a - Removed red formatting on notes Footing Pier and Beam 5.01a – Clarified internal and edge definition Masonry Bondbeam 5.02a – Corrected f'cg formatting (had yellow formatting) Masonry Member 5.04a - Corrected red flag for ks for simplified when not face loaded, updated clause for ties Precast Propping 5.00a - Corrected summary to reflect critical condition (sliding/uplift) Residential Slabs 5.01 - Updated internal hogging and sagging f’ct to match external, corrected hogging Zt for bef, modified the D limits (Modifications also for class E, E-D, sagging and hogging ku) Steel Crane Beam 5.03b – Corrected page extents (Properties, Design) Steel PFC & Angle 5.03 - Corrected reactions when point load position past mid-span (max. always was left side) Steel PFC & Plate 5.03 - Corrected reactions when point load position past mid-span (max. always was left side) Analysis -------- Corrected: Saving and loading the sections now encodes and decodes the Library Section Name to accommodate imperial beams with the inch character in the string Corrected: Group button was not enabling Corrected: Fixed the group dropdown combo size Improved: Added built-in groups for sections and materials Improved: Optimised the group and entity viewer filtering by holding refreshes Corrected: Fixed group display with regeneration and changing of groups Corrected: Printing was not filtering the groups Improved: Removed the redundant layer entity hiding and showing Improved: Can add the visible entities in the group dialog when creating a new group, or adding to an existing group Corrected: Deleting a group from the Group Dialog now resets the current group Corrected: Test for load being used may produce an exception if not loadcase assigned 5.3.2.1 (31-Jul-2018) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 31-Jul-2018 Program ------- Improved: Added prerequisite install for VC++ Improved - Trash now renames to a trash extension to allow a new member of same name. Restore also reinstates original naming Improved - Added proxy error message and required format Improved - Rename document now creates a unique name with the correct padding if a file already exists Corrected - Creating multiple documents when prompting for names did not create unique names properly due to suspending the save between new document creation Program (Modules) ----------------- Corrected - ku for Concrete Columns pure bending (affects ψ for ku > 0.36) Corrected - Earthquake EDC (CalcEdc) for earthquake category domestic > 8.5m required level 2, not EDC 2 Corrected - Earthquake EDC (CalcEdc) Corrected EDC for IL=3, Soil class Ae (hard rock) for kpz <=0.21 (was < 0.21) Updated - Earthquake EDC (CalcEdc) for Earthquake R2018 amendment where kpz is a minimum of 0.08 Corrected - Neutral Axis for Masonry piers Modules ------- Analysis Earthquake 5.04 – Incorporated Amendment 2 (R2018), minimum kpZ values Table 3.3 Concrete Column 5.10 - Added ability to enter customised bar patterns Concrete Corbel 5.01 – Corrected tu to use depth of corbel for friction, refined Ast and centres based on length of corbel Concrete Development 5.02 – Corrected custom bar size, added 65MPa limit for calculations Concrete Punching 5.01 - Corrected shear perimeter for circular columns on corner and edge, corrected Db > Ds warning when no edge beam, added ψ to ψVu.max Concrete Two Way Slabs 5.01 – Corrected k4 for 1 short edge discontinuous Earthwalls Basement – 5.01 – Corrected infill wall moment capacity to reference wall concrete strength Footing Pier and Beam 5.01 - Corrected ku and ψMu considering width, corrected ψ for negative bending, bef changed for 0.7*L Timber Column 5.03b - Revised lamination definition, optimised string comparisons Timber Floor Beam 5.03b – Revised lamination definition, optimised string comparisons Timber Member 5.05a - Revised lamination definition, optimised string comparisons Timber Mullion 5.03a - Revised lamination definition, optimised string comparisons Timber Propped Beam 5.03b – Revised lamination definition, optimised string comparisons Timber Roof Beam 5.03e – Revised lamination definition, optimised string comparisons Timber Wall Tie 5.03a - Revised lamination definition, optimised string comparisons Timber Window Support 5.00a - Revised lamination definition, optimised string comparisons (not released) 5.3.2.0 (27-Jun-2018) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 27-Jun-2018 Program ------- Improved: Added IP/port to remote licence message on lock tooltip Corrected: Corrected Desktop open for access to older versions Improved: Relocated the Uninstall.exe to the %AppFolder% (not Windows) License Updater --------------- Changed: Now uses .NET Framework 4.6 for changed website security authentication (*) (*) License Updater will not connect otherwise Modules ------- Welds 5.00a – Removed bolting reference Wall Tie 5.03 – Corrected FRL Horz. w* for wall tie height and P*, layout improvements to FRL, added more formulas PDF Manager 1.3.1.0 (27-Jun-2018) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Changed: Now uses .NET Framework 4.6 for changed website security authentication 5.3.1.2 (1-Jun-2018) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 1-Jun-2018 Program ------- Changed: Naming of merged PDF export documents now uses the file names rather than 1..n.pdf Corrected: When custom section is loaded into the steel member design, the name of the section is now inserted (backward compatibility) Improved: Added Printables menu item to apply current printables for all same members Improved: Modifying Printables now saves the member immediately Improved: Documents are now numbered from 1 rather than autoincrement from total documents in session Improved: ObtainRemoteLicense failure provides IP and Port in error message Corrected: AutoStartRemote defaults to off when local lock used when license changes from network to local Corrected: Interface switching fixed when license features changed (ANA only adding STK) via online features or Update Corrected: Online Features now includes STK for ANA only license Improved: ReadOnlineFeatures caches result until RefreshLicense button used Modules ------- Concrete Column 5.09c - Locked axis and axis text on picture Concrete Wall 5.02 - Corrected shear wall limit in Notes, Added mid-height Self Weight Composite Member 5.06a - Added superceded message, corrected decking deflection for propped situations, added 2 props for decking Earthwall Basement 5.00a - Improved layout of soldier pier pressure section Industrial Pavements 5.02 - Corrected dual axle point C when only 2 tyres per axle, corrected custom point load label, updated bound subbase calculator (was A, should be G) Masonry Member 5.04 - Added conditions for compression of unreinforced wall which is face loaded, modified unreinf'd slender warning colour when reinforced Pad Footings 5.02 – Corrected concrete standard to 2009 Post Footings 5.02 - Revised the application of Moment to Signboard, added moment equilibrium adjustment to Minikin, added signboard example Slabs Trees Ys 5.00c - Modified average depth for cracked depth layer of normal conditions (no effect) Steel Member 5.05d - Corrected detection of WB when custom section, Shear now calculates using the web depth for a PFC with a radius of 0 (welded) Steel Floor Beam 5.02a - Shear now calculates using the web depth for a PFC with a radius of 0 (welded) Steel Roof Beam 5.04b - Shear now calculates using the web depth for a PFC with a radius of 0 (welded) Steel PFC and Angle 5.02c - Warning added for torsional rotations Steel PFC and Plate 5.02c - Warning added for torsional rotations Steel Propped Beam 5.02b - Shear now calculates using the web depth for a PFC with a radius of 0 (welded) Steel Wall Tie 5.02a – Removed Panel Fixing from summary Window Support 5.03d - Corrected deflection limit absolute mm for DL and LL 5.3.1.1 (22-Mar-2018) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 22-Mar-2018 Program ------- Reverted: Numbers component V7.4.3.102 (Due to sometimes button not updating the screen content) Removed: Old colour themes removed (only Metro available) Removed the clicfg.ini for older Rockey LM from the installation Updated: Added support for user idle timeout Modules ------- Analysis Purlins 5.03a - Added warning for difference between nominated and calculated local pressure zone (a) 5.3.1.0 (19-Mar-2018) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 19-Mar-2018 Program ------- Updated: Viewer component to V11.0.433.0 (Major update) Updated: Numbers component V8.1.16.102 (Major update) Updated: Ribbon component to V14.1.0.19 Updated: Security lock driver Removed: Superceded network support for Security lock Updated: Changed default font sizes for spreadsheet (XLS) member and reaction summary Improved: Remote licenses now support Idle timeout to close when inactive for extended period Improved: TemplateFolder in options Improved: Forced close saving when license lost or idle timeout Improved: Close does not remove the autosave if as a result of a lost license or idle timeout Corrected: Reaction comment was not updating on a column member design Modules ------- Masonry Bondbeams 5.02 - Incorporated AS 3700 - 2018 Masonry Library 5.00a - Incorporated AS 3700 - 2018 (No change) Masonry Member 5.03 - Incorporated AS 3700 – 2018, minor formatting, corrected ductility errors if not fully grouted, added option to bi-pass non-symmetrical compression reinforcement, removed 0.85 combined factor Masonry Pier 5.02 - Incorporated AS 3700 - 2018, removed 0.85 combined factor Steel Properties 5.03 - Corrected Ze for slender CHS, added option for simplified Ze for slender RHS, added Ze formatting, default use ZyR for ZeyL for channel changed to No Steel Member 5.05c – Corrected biaxial ratio message for My* (bi < 1) was saying OK with > 1 Sleeper Retaining Wall 5.03 - Revised double sleepers as not laminated, added options for laminated, 20 layers increased to 25, adjusted summary for deflection layer critical PDF Manager 1.3.0.1 (19-Mar-2018) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Security lock driver 5.3.0.5 (20-Feb-2018) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 19-Feb-2018 Program ------- Corrected: When converting between steel and timber or timber and steel the alternative name appended a mem on the end Corrected: Concrete member preview showed offset with single bar per layer in top Corrected: FolderFiles now returns empty list if exception (ie missing folder) rather than a list with a empty string Improved: Added TemplateFolder entry in options Improved: Added steel, timber and simple template to build Corrected: Reactions category in options was not de-highlighting Modules ------- Earthquake 5.03b - Corrected EDC II total weight summation Analysis -------- Corrected: A material with creep used by a section that is not used in the analysis no longer generates a warning 5.3.0.4 (5-Feb-2018) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 5-Feb-2018 Program ------- Corrected: Numbers font name and size combo boxes now work properly (default locked cell status meant change prevented) and now also returns focus to the sheet after the selection Corrected: member names with a full stop in the name were incorrectly checking for an existing member name when converting between steel and timber or timber and steel Corrected: Protect sheet no longer resets to the first available sheet Improved: Added ability to reference user templates Updated: Installation subfolder names now capitalised Modules ------- Concrete Columns 5.09b - Corrected area of shear steel units format (showed FALSE) on shear tab Concrete Walls 5.01a - Added comments when eccentricity results in shorter walls being too slender when lightly loaded N* < 0.03*f'c*Ag or 2MPa , adjusted print range on Design Masonry Bondbeam 5.01a – ψVu description corrected for V* > ψVu.min and ligs > max centres, ψVu capacity corrected to include ψVuc when reinforced Masonry Member 5.02 - Revised reinforced shear tab setout and added notes for short walls, and out-of-plane design flags, added In-plane stability Steel Base Plate 5.03 – Corrected area A2 Steel Column 5.03a – Added buckling error to summary Steel Library 5.01a - Corrected description of 250 x 6 & 9 in grade 450 Steel Member 5.05b – Added buckling error to summary Steel Window support 5.03c - Added Ysp (point load) for total deflection limit (renamed _ix and _Iy reversed) Analysis -------- Improved: Residual deflection check skipped for linear to avoid a node convergence error 5.3.0.3 (1-Dec-2017) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 1-Dec-2017 Program ------- Updated: Dotnetbar 14.1.0.15 update Modules ------- Steel Member 5.05a - Corrected slenderness lookup ?ey and error for ψMrxci when kf=1 for CHS, corrected biaxial magnifier for tension Steel Column 5.03 – Added biaxial section ratio, corrected conditional formatting for ψMoxc 5.3.0.2 (21-Nov-2017) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 21-Nov-2017 Program ------- Corrected: Select dialog weak axis toggle now disabled for Steel column Modules ------- Analysis 5.02b - Corrected conditional format for wind case deflections Analysis Purlin Loads 5.03 - Corrected LL area for single span Concrete Corbel 5.00a - Corrected flexural area min. for corbels for lengths other than 1m, adjusted reset Concrete Member 5.03 - Corrected changes in 5.03 to include deflection symbol when wind case linked Masonry 5.01b - Changed Zd calculated default if no piers Steel Angle Lintel 5.01c - Added roof LL calculation and adjusted resets Steel Member 5.05 - Adjusted live loads and deflection symbol when wind case linked Steel PFC & Angle 5.02b - Added resets for serviceability, corrected span L/ratio value, corrected vibration warning when turned off, added roof LL calculation and adjusted resets Steel PFC & Plate 5.02b - Added resets for serviceability, corrected span L/ratio value, corrected vibration warning when turned off, added roof LL calculation and adjusted resets Steel Propped Beam 5.02a - Added roof LL calculation and adjusted resets Steel Taper Haunch 5.02a - Corrected spelling mistake in changes Steel TLintel 5.01a - Added roof LL calculation and adjusted resets Steel Window Support 5.03b - Adjusted resets Timber Member 5.05 - Adjusted live loads and deflection symbol when wind case linked, added reference to Appendix E5 for combined Timber Propped Beam 5.03a - Added roof LL calculation and adjusted resets 5.3.0.1 (30-Oct-2017) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 30-Oct-2017 Minor corrections and improvements. Program ------- Corrected: Exporting from the preview used the print resolution rather than pdf resolution resulting in bigger files Corrected: Fixed the conversion of a member design to an Analysis Corrected: Copying a linked document did not update the link status on the project tree Improved: Member Analysis linked to concrete now converts to an Analysis Changed: Conversion to Analysis corrected for linked member analysis type exterior, interior and other, loads now applied to all spans Improved: Conversion to Analysis for double span timber roof or floor beam now double span Modules ------- Civil Drainage 5.00a - Corrected Tc page extents (Corrected the description – not Cw page) Composite Member 5.06 - Updated the development length of longitudinal reinforcement to AS3600-2009 Concrete Column 5.09a - Adjusted printing extents for the Shear tab Concrete Member 5.03 - Adjusted live loads when wind case linked Concrete Punching Shear 5.00b - Corrected maximum spacing of fitments, added error when Ds > Db Concrete Stair 5.00a - Added reinf’t explanation in notes for input (Corrected the info description) Concrete Wall 5.01 - Corrected FRP when support 1 side only and support does not require FRP, separated Dead and Live loads Steel Base Plate 5.02a - Recommended distance between bolts parallel to web corrected Steel Window Support 5.03a - Rearranged deflection and summary sections, added roof live load to notes, changed defaults Analysis Viewer --------------- Changed: Clicking on the Front > Save Camera View no longer actions the To Model sub menu item as default Changed: The font for the local deflection maximums changed to match the global deflection maximum 5.3.0.0 (18-Oct-2017) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 18-Oct-2017 The .NET framework platform has been updated from 4.0 to 4.6 as well as a number of framework components meaning that XP is no longer supported. There are also minor program improvements including a correction to reactions from unopened linked analysis members and several module updates. Program ------- Updated: .NET Framework 4.6 (from .NET Framework 4.0) No longer supports windows XP Updated: Eyeshot 10 viewer (.NET Framework 4.6) Updated: Lock drivers for (.NET Framework 4.6) Improved: Opening a project already in recent items moves the item to the top Improved: Projects temporary folder moved to user account (to reduce network traffic) Improved: Backup name convention improved Improved: Archive filename improved, skips the Temp folder and asks for Export folder Improved: Activate document on node select no longer activates if multiple nodes selected Improved: Closing a project is prevented if the save path has been lost (network drive dropout) Improved: Added debugging audit output for printing Improved: Debugging console logic now skipped if debugging audit not turned on (to improve speed) Changed: Linking or unlinking members no longer regenerates the project tree (resetting expanded sections) Changed: Importing members or projects no longer regenerates the project tree (resetting expanded sections) Changed: After member creation prompts for member name by default Changed: Opening a new item in the project no longer saves all the project files Changed: After section removal the Project tree does not regenerate and collapse Changed: Update To Reactions skipped if the member does not have reactions Changed: Has Changed flag moved to Calculate Changed: When the project loads, the member files are opened to verify and update the base name and version (prevented reactions from calculating on imported members before opening) Corrected: Reaction from unopened linked analysis was not including self weight Corrected: Material conversion of linked analysis-member now transfers comments Corrected: Corrected message “Have you checked for and updated” corrected caps for “And” Corrected: Added missing debug console exit for Change XMLDescriptorOrDocIDIfAlreadyUsed Modules ------- Civil Drainage 5.00a - Corrected Cw page extents Composite Member 5.05a – Restored missing cover to hide manual loads when Auto Loads selected, modified the longitudinal steel summary Concrete Column 5.09 – Corrected steel ratio to use gross area rather than concrete area, tie summary on Capacity now shows confinement requirements (or general depending on Show design point on graph option) Steel Taper Haunch 5.02a - Changed default for Minimum Section Capacity to use critical end and not minimum end (to match example in reference) Steel Window Support 5.03 – Added reaction references Analysis Viewer --------------- Corrected: Format painter now copies the member type ie. Tension only PDF Manager 1.3.0.0 (18-Oct-2017) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 18-Oct-2017 Updated: .NET Framework 4.6 (from .NET Framework 4.0) No longer supports windows XP Updated: Lock drivers for (.NET Framework 4.6) 5.2.2.0 (30-Aug-2017) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 30-Aug-2017 Improves the speed of reaction recalculations and adds a number of new reaction options including the ability to disable reactions. There are also other refinements to design modules. Program ------- Updated: Project file format revision 5.22 to add project settings section (for reactions enabled) Updated: Loading a newer project version now gives a warning of potential data loss Changed: Reactions options moved to separate tab in application options Updated: Reactions can be disabled for a project on the Project ribbon (saved with project) Updated: Reactions option added for disabling comment on Adding a reaction Updated: Reactions option added for disabling question to enable reactions on project with disabled reactions Updated: On startup the member designs are scanned for documents which generate reactions Updated: Recalculation of reactions are filtered by the member designs that only generate reactions Updated: Recalculation of Reactions can now be cancelled Updated: When loading on older project, Reactions are disabled (can be manually enabled) Corrected: Issue with timing of Progress dialog when closing and opening quickly Corrected: An issue disallowing windows XP to run because of compatibility for future version of framework Improved: Renaming a document with illegal characters prompts again and retains previous rename string in editor Corrected: Steel Calculatekr internal changed to disallow a (L)ateral restraint to reduce the kr factor less than 1 Updated: Component update to correct position of backstage arrow Modules ------- Analysis 5.02a – Span/deflection ratio now considers the maximum absolute deflection Earthquake 5.03a – Revised M summation Masonry 5.01a - Renamed refined e1 and e2 and added warning for e < 0.05*tw Retaining Walls 5.02e – Modified page extents for printing Timber Roof Beam 5.03d – Modified page extents for printing Analysis -------- Updated: On loading the frame is checked for errors Corrected: Added missing space to error message where UDL had the same start and end position Corrected: Corrected progress message for Generating Member Textures Analysis Viewer --------------- Updated: Added Screen font control for legends (Font and size) Updated: Added check for 0 length UDL (ie same start and end position) to avoid (0 Vector error) 5.2.1.0 (28-Jul-2017) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 27-Jul-2017 Improves the handling of more complex reactions including better real-time tracking across closed documents as well as better detection of changes to dependent reaction cells. The reactions are now fully recalculated on loading by default for improved reliability. Development length has been comprehensively updated, and the composite beams now incorporate fully propped beam stage 3. There are also other refinements to design modules. Program ------- Updated: Dotnetbar 14.1.0.2 update Added: Remove Reaction feature added Corrected: Revised the reaction update methods to ensure complex reactions correctly update Corrected: Removed issue of incorrect circular reaction reference Corrected: Editing a reaction cell without a comment (removed by user) no longer makes the comment re-appear Corrected: Reactions on dependants now updates when Adding, Removing, Re-assigning or using the delete key or using cell dropdowns Changed: Reactions fully recalculated by default (not quick calculate) Changed: Revised maximum reactions considering negatives and a double span Changed: Removed the Framework 4.6 message Corrected: Earthquake EDC II table trimmed the heading during shrink Corrected: Preview backstage corrected when using an analysis frame Corrected: Message for closing existing reactions/summary changed to remove existing reactions/summary Changed: Summary tooltip changed Changed: Reactions summary tooltip changed Changed: Holding shift while creating a Reactions summary will do a Reactions Recalculate Changed: Recalc Reactions tooltip changed Corrected: A new project now resets the member creation count Modules ------- Composite 5.05 - Added stage 3 beam propping, revised deck propping, added beta rounding to avoid min. beta error, Zct now abs sign, precamber adjustments Development 5.01 - Added development of plain bars in compression and compression splices and other formatting improvements Earthquake 5.03 – Further refinement of load tables, added summation of shear at each level, corrected EDC II print extents Masonry 5.01 - Changed Ab for isolated pier for compression capacity Purlin Load 5.02b - Added deflection for dead and live on purlins Two-Way Slabs 5.00c – Changed default for Reinf't ductility class to Low Timber Floor Beam 5.03a – Changed default of House to No Timber Column 5.03a – Changed default of House to No Timber Member 5.04a – Changed default of House to No Steel Lintel 5.01b – Added reaction references Steel Roof Beam 5.04a – Corrected precamber spelling in summary Analysis -------- Corrected: Transfer of Propped Timber Beam to analysis incorrectly handle point load at tip 5.2.0.1 (21-Jun-2017) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 21-Jun-2017 Program ------- Corrected – Online analysis feature now works with Licnesee that contains an & symbol Analysis Interface ------------------ Corrected – CLines manger dialog was not starting properly Corrected – Annotations manger dialog was not starting properly Corrected – Annotations now show on creation Corrected – Deleting a member showing self weight would not regenerate automatically 5.2.0.0 (21-Jun-2017) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 21-Jun-2017 Version V5.2 introduces the ability to apply reactions from other floor and roof members (See the tutorial in the Learning Centre), refinements to the Concrete Column FRP and addition of quasi-dead case for timber (refer appendix G1), linked Timber Member analysis dead combination check, as well as other minor refinements and fixes. The Analysis has received some improvements to the move functionality and some other minor interface improvements and corrections. Updater ------- Improved: License updates apply consecutively (rather than a single update each check) Program ------- Changed: Member version changed for reactions Improved: Added reactions support including Options (File > Document >) Improved: Better support for larger font sizes Improved: Support for larger fonts corrected for Windows 7 Improved: Added screen resizing tooltip to the Recalc Ribbon icon in the title bar Improved: Steel library now enforces profile types for custom sections Improved: Creating a Member Summary as a spreadsheet XLS now keeps the file on close (does not remove) Updated: DotNetBar component 14.0.0.19 from 14.0.0.7 Corrected: Linked documents if both selected in the tree were deleted out of trashcan Corrected: Corrected spelling mistake permanently > permanently Corrected: SaveXLS now uses specific workbook rather than active Corrected: Context menu sets the restore from trash prior to showing to prevent text flicker Corrected: Conversion of timbers from older library fixed when the reference sheet changes improved Program Internal ---------------- Corrected: Haunch - On completion of the Haunch design the restraint was set to the end of haunch length rather than 100% Changed: Haunch - fMsx now sets value to 0 for -1 segment Changed: Haunch - will no longer design if a Flybrace position error Modules ------- Analysis 5.02 - Added loadcase selection and added timber quasi-dead case, moved partially hidden error message to upper row Composite 5.02 - Added linked loadcase from Analysis and source identifier Concrete Column 5.08 - Added moment magnifier to FRP moments using N*f, revised single & double curvature for negative top moment, minor formatting Concrete Member 5.02 - Added linked loadcase from Analysis, added Ms1*/Ms* dropdown Concrete Strut & Tie 5.03 - Added custom limiting maximum stress, corrected version 5.02a reference (was 5.01a) Earthquake 5.02 - Improved layout and added base moments Eccentric Pad 5.03 - Corrected bearing for out of kern, modified combined kern cases Masonry Member 5.00d - Minor formatting around Srr and typical eccentricities Post Footing 5.01a - Note added to Poles for withdrawn AS 4676-2000 standard (9-Mar-17) Timber Circular Column 5.02 - Added quasi-permanent combination from Table G1, added yc, and house for category 2 Timber Column 5.03 - Added quasi-permanent combination from Table G1 Timber Floor Beam 5.03 - Added quasi-permanent combination from Table G1, changed strength yl from 0.33 to 0.4 for house Timber Member 5.04 - Added linked loadcase from Analysis, added timber quasi-dead case, added combination description to loads Timber Mullion 5.03 - Added quasi-permanent combination from Table G1 Timer Propped Beam 5.03 - Added quasi-permanent combination from Table G1 Timber Roof Beam 5.03c - Fixed formatting of importance description (overlapped warning) Steel Crane Beam 5.03a - Enabled the custom channel selection Steel Haunch 5.02 - Changed visibility of the custom point (when not custom), changed Custom position validation, added Example, saved custom am's Steel Member 5.04 - Added linked loadcase from Analysis, corrected am calc on design page for straight segment Steel PFC & Angle 5.02a - Added reaction variables Steel PFC & Plate 5.02a - Added reaction variables Steel Roof Beam 5.04 - Corrected uplift reaction when dead only load used Analysis Interface ------------------ Improved: Geometry Options > Added Colours panel back Improved: Single member move now removed unconnected node Improved: Multi member-node move now has ability to merge nodes Improved: Added picture for rotation direction +ve on Rotate dialog Improved: Shape editor shape actions updated Corrected: Result Diagram Options > Labels > Justification fixed Corrected: Geometry Options > Labels > Justification fixed Corrected: Move Objects now pre-tests for nodes overlapping during move if any nodes selected Corrected: Situation when cancelling a saved Capture returns an error Corrected: The printing bitmap is now disposed before a new one is created (reduce memory issues) Correction: When mirroring shapes in the shape editor, the direction of the shape is reversed Corrected: Moving object that caused deletion of a node now correctly removes the point load definition (DeleteIsolatedNodeAndLoadsOnIt) Corrected: The context menu for adding loads now always shows Define... Corrected: The context menu for adding loads > Define... now correctly shows dialog Corrected: Object dialogs names now correctly update when match occurs Corrected: Load definition selector now doesn’t reset cursor on match 5.1.2.1 (19-Apr-2017) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 13-Apr-2017 Program ------- Corrected: Conversion of steel to timber transferred steel E until member selected Corrected: Conversion of timber to steel transferred timber D until member selected 5.1.2.0 (13-Apr-2017) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 13-Apr-2017 Introduces split screen mode; NET Framework 4.5+ compatibility checks for future Structural Toolkit releases; comment improvements; printing improvements; copy-paste refinements. A number of design modules have also been updated including an update to the reinforced masonry piers to add support for unreinforced masonry piers, and a linked steel member analysis can now use the weak axis. Program ------- Updated: Application now correctly detects Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Improved: Added Framework 4.5 (Windows XP) incompatibility check Improved: Added split window mode Improved: Added context click on document tab strip (blank area or arrows) to change view from single line to multi-line (single line allows document re-ordering) Corrected: Horizontal scroll ratio corrected to prevent changing/shrinking of the horizontal scroll area Improved: Comments font changed to Consolas for equal spacing of characters Improved: Added Cut Comment Context Improved: Added AutoSize Comment context Improved: Comments now transfer with conversions Improved: Comment creation autosizes initially (if not custom) Improved: Changed the Cut (ctrl-X) function for design modules (converts to a copy and clear content if not locked) Improved: Changed the Paste (ctrl-V) function for design modules to use formulas only Improved: Context now shows content of cell by “Hover for Tip” when large Improved: Moved the Printer Default and Diagram Printer to [Project] > [Settings] button Improved: Added Print/Export features to ribbon and context menu on document tab: Print/Export All Pages, Printables and Current Pages Corrected: Printing all documents no longer needs to clear the export folder for PDF’s Improved: Added 10 retries for saving of a disk file to overcome issues with users syncing with dropbox Improved: Summary refresh now independently loads each module for faster generation Corrected: Summary had an additional line between title line and first entry Changed: Removed ability to rename a member by double clicking off the active document tab Corrected: Possible alignment issue with the Font and Alignment ribbon items on the Edit toolbar Corrected: Conversion of timber to steel member copied the timber grade over the bolt grade cell Corrected: Words status bar update checks for no selection now Corrected: Concrete Column copy from design variables removed for old FRP method to avoid exception Corrected: Concrete Member corrected square mesh notation from secondary direction to main wires main direction (rounding precision) Changed: Added reactions sub-system for next version release Changed: Timber library now transfers I and Z values by formula to allow laminated property changes Changed: Timber Selection Dialog now disallows multiple weak axis members Program Internal ---------------- Updated: Debug Audit now uses a threadsafe exception list Updated: date-time formatting added InvariantCulture to avoid date formatting issues Warning: Number formatting with comma for decimals may cause issues! Modules ------- Analysis 5.01 – Added weak axis support Analysis Earthquake 5.01 – Separated EDC 2 Simple and Static methods, added EDC 1 notes Concrete Column 5.07 - Added custom moment magnifier for unbraced columns Concrete Deep Beams 5.01 - Revised and expanded design to neg. and pos. regions, added notes for multi-spans and CEB approach notes Concrete Two-Way Slabs 5.00b - Minor formatting for depth to steel, thickness and default bar size Concrete Strut & Tie 5.02a – minor formatting (moved variables in notes that were black to the settings tab) Composite 5.03b – Fixed deflection page extents Eccentric Pad 5.02 - Corrected kuo for the tie beam and Asv2.min for ligs Masonry Pier 5.01 – Added option for unreinforced capacity Piers & Pads 5.00a - Corrected the uplift self weight contribution for square piers Purlin Loads 5.02a – Adjusted decimal for Purlins, corrected end span patch kl when patch greater than 1 bay Retaining Walls 5.02d - Included key depth in passive resistance for restoring when effecting overturning mode Steel Angle 5.01a - Added Moa and as notes, constraining to rectangular axis showing incorrect horz. and vert. component deflections Steel Base Plate 5.02 – Added grade 8.8 bolts and reference 5 combined ratio, changed tab to Design from Base Plate Steel Member 5.03 - Added weak axis support for linked analysis and Vy* input, minor formatting corrections Steel Roof Beam 5.03b – Fixed reactions visibility when only WL offset point load, modified point load validation Timber Floor Beam 5.02a – Added central reaction names Timber Library 5.01a - Corrected comments for various timbers, changed Zy formula for non-laminated multiple members Timber Member 5.03 - Corrected d(DL+?s.LL) lim. deflection calculated value (display only), added weak axis k12 to calculate a weak axis oriented member Timber Roof Beam 5.03b – Added central reaction names, modified point load validation Timber Wall Tie 5.03 - Added weak axis k12 to calculate a weak axis oriented member Analysis Engine --------------- Changed: Removed duplicated vector comparisons (AreParallelAndSameDirection, AreParallelButOpposite) Changed: AreParallelEitherWay added using vectors parameters Analysis Editor --------------- Added: Context menu Translate (Nodes) to shift the coordinates of nodes (does not consider members) Changed: Context Move modified to behave differently depending on situation. (ie move a member from nodes connected to other members to new position and creating nodes as necessary) Changed: Context Rotate now uses node translate method (not move method) Corrected: Second order examples now show the Second Order analysis button under the Analysis dropdown Analysis Viewer --------------- Corrected: Decimals for the first column of section envelopes not set Corrected: The diagrammatic representation of an Member UDL Px value aligning with the member axis now shows as a series of short arrows for both global alignment and local alignment Analysis Reports ---------------- Corrected: Recording of loadcases for printing for next use of the dialog Corrected: Updated printer tips for model or report tab changes (To reflect the printer change for the model or report) 5.1.1.0 (1-Feb-2017) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 1-Feb-2017 Pole footings to AS4676 has been added to the Post Footing design module; the Steel wall tie now can be oriented in any axis; additional cities have been added to ARI data; improvements to the composite beam summaries; a bypass to the FRP of concrete columns added to calculate interpolated values when outside Eurocode ranges; also some refinements to the Strut & Tie. In the Analysis, more support has been added for result envelopes which can now be created and saved without results; and reports have more flexible options for part reports and envelopes. Program ------- Updated: Components Improved: Spreadsheet Name Manager now shows scope Improved: Spreadsheet Name Manager now has rename feature Improved: Added tip for members within project tree for version Modules ------- Civil ARI 5.01 - Revised and added location data Civil Detention 5.02 - Revised and added location data Composite Member 5.03a – Improved summaries including show deck props for Stage 3, added example Concrete Column 5.06 - Added option to bypass Eurocode limits for Method A, additional FRP method valid logic Footings Post 5.01 - Added pole footing to AS4676-2000 Footings Eccentric Pad 5.01 - Corrected bearing for combined when 1 direction outside kern, stability row 9 ex(W) reference corrected (was 0), protected cells in stability table, added loadcase type for Mo & H, restoring no longer acting if Mo/H is not permanent Footings Pad 5.01 - Corrected bearing when 1 direction outside kern Masonry Member 5.00c - Moved manual fd into calculations, minor formatting (kc clause ref, removed comma from unreinforced/reinforced cv), corrected refer to eq (3&4) on refined calculation compression shell face crushing Steel Member 5.02a – Improved the decimal display on the Design Tab, altered the biaxial ratio calculation when failed Steel Portal Knee 5.02 – Fixed the revision in the description of changes Steel Roof Beam 5.03 - Revised -ve uplift notation Strut & Tie 5.02 - Added case for no reinf't required, added option for reference 2 approach to bursting As, corrected spacing req'd for additional vertical loads Timber Member 5.02a – Corrected page extents Timber Roof Beam 5.03 - Revised -ve uplift notation Steel Window Support 5.01a – Formatting changes, allowed 0 roof loadwidth, corrected biaxial ratio Steel Wall Tie 5.02 – Added weak axis orientation, biaxial check and vertical reactions Utils Convert 5.02 - Corrected conversions for pressure Analysis -------- Improved: Added envelope definitions in toolbar Changed: File format version changed to 5.02 for envelope support Changed: Added envelope case to 2D Portal Example and Loadcases Example Improved: Console Where command now highlights as well as markers Improved: Command prompt auto options now added in one process (no blinking) Corrected: Modifying a combination factor now invalidates results Analysis Reports ---------------- Improved: Added partial report filters Improved: Added support for output of envelopes in report (min, max and abs) Corrected: Placement of top right project item corrected in analysis report/diagram Corrected: General model errors were duplicating for each loadcase Corrected: Error units brackets removed around unit Corrected: Situation of reporting with no combinations could caused and error Improved: Added progress status dialog during report generation Analysis Viewer --------------- Improved: The analysis ribbon now only updates if switching from a different frame Changed: Envelopes no longer managed from the results drop down (use editor) Corrected: Checked lsit box for results incorrectly added subitem if partial name match Corrected: Issue with envelopes not erasing on regenerate PDF Manager 1.2.0.0 (4-Dec-2016) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Improved: Added range handling and naming Improved: Added Stamps for auto page numbering Improved: Added page rotations for ranges Improved: Added EMF and Image conversion 5.1.0.0 (4-Dec-2016) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 4-Dec-2016 Version 5.1 introduces an extensive update to the Timber Library incorporating 20 additional timber selections (including Hyne, Unilam, LP Building Products, Smart LVL, SolidStart LVL and formwork products); timber service class and variable J2 for certain timber sections; new Steel Library incorporating revisions to the Steel Iw and J properties for PFC’s from the OneSteel Edition 7 and associated amended Steel Properties module reflecting changes; Custom Steel sections have E and G definable; auto Page Numbering of Exported Projects; modification to shear capacity of RHS/SHS sections including non-uniform shear; smoother Preview and PDF measuring; and in the Analysis improved corrections (including not allowing Linear Analysis corrections); fixed the sign of the local intermediate rotations; and also corrected intermediate unform axial load deflections and intermediate global rotational displacements for pin ended members. Program ------- Updated: Major revision to the Timber Library including exposure class and comments in the selection dialog Updated: Steel Shear calculations now use non-uniform shear for RHS/SHS to match Capacity tables Updated: Setup now includes STKPDFManager Updated: Added Option for pre-OneSteel 7th edition properties for retrieving older PFC Iw and J (They changed between the 6th and 7th Editions) Improved: If clicking on the page header on the document, an instructional message will appear covering Items, Logo and Big Mark Improved: Preview windows and PDF window now double buffers properly to reduce flicker Improved: Preview window now redrawn before preview appears for better appearance Improved: Deleting comment now just says “Yes or No” (no Cancel) Improved: Added post project export page numbering and auto stamps Improved: Increased zoom range from 10-800, to 5-2000 Improved: IsValidFileName now shows the offending filename and character that is disallowed Improved: E and G values are saved with the Custom Steel sections Improved: The Alternative and Diagram printer selections are now saved in the settings (found under Document > Print) Corrected: Steel Library will now open custom files from properties tab Corrected: Timber dialog was not showing the current size Corrected: Timber dialog was not showing default when changing type (out by 1 index) Corrected: Spelling mistake fixed Document > Import a PDF tooltip Corrected: Fixed resource loading for Resources (lost a button after scrolling down) Corrected: Socket connection status message corrected (status generated before IP and port assigned) Corrected: GetFileNamePath - "c:\" truncates to "c:" as we always add the "\" to the path start Corrected: Restored ability to load Images by adding initialised flag Program Internal ---------------- Improved: Forced resize for column alignment of timber and steel selection dialog Improved: IsSingleCellRange now traps p_rangeselection is nothing Improved: Removed duplicate ActivateRibbonTab from Load as done after in Start Improved: Statusbar scroll coding improved Improved: Optimised PDF help file selection coding in Help button Improved: Removed exception for thread list when no items Improved: NextPage and PreviousPage coding improved in the numbers forms Corrected: Added UpdateStatusBar check if pageimages nothing yet in preview_base Corrected: Custom Section in Library and Properties will show an error if no description Modules ------- Desktop – Renamed Non-Flexural to Strut & Tie Analysis Properties 5.00a – Changed Diagram page to A4 Analysis Wind Terrain 5.01a – Adjusted width of Terrain page Composite Member 5.03 – Referenced Steel Library 5.01, Shear modified to use non-uniform for SHS/RHS Concrete Column 5.05 – Increased to 50 layers, Changed Capacity, Graphs and Calculations page extents for printing, corrected confinement lig spacing calculation Concrete Development 5.00a – Minor formatting revision Concrete Flat Slabs 5.01 - Updated references, distribution table and added examples, end spans and internal spans now considered, added Deemed-to-Comply preliminary, improved diagram when restrained slab edge Concrete Member 5.01c – Changed Detailed page extents for printing Concrete Punching Shear 5.00a – Minor formatting Concrete Rate 5.00a – Changed page extents for printing Concrete Two-Way Slabs 5.00a - Adjusted the minimum thickness OK flag (was using fixed bar of 16mm, now nominated bar), Also made the discontinuous edge colour fainter Concrete Strut & Tie 5.01 – Fully revised, corrected vertical and horizontal bars for strut, bursting reinforcement capacity now used ψ=0.8, bursting requirement checked using a=0.5 Concrete Walls 5.00b – Added interpolation for FRP, minor formatting Industrial Pavement 5.00b - Corrected warning for 2 wheels per axle when overlapping stress areas, corrected factored custom stress Masonry Member 5.00b - Revised reinforced slender message (for 0 comp. capacity when ks = 0), added missing ψ to Fo in Design Compressive Capacity equation reinforcement capacity now used ψ=0.8, bursting requirement checked using a=0.5, examples added Pad Footing 5.00a - Formatting improvements, bars centres < 75 = number (was 50) Piered Beam 5.00a – Formatting changes to reinforcement table Retaining Walls 5.02c – Reduced the wall weight when behind the wall for restoring (for soil difference) Retaining Walls (Sleeper) 5.02 - Referenced Timber Library 5.01 and Steel Library 5.01, refined summary to separate deflections, selecting a steel upright sets upright to steel, timber visa-versa, changed calculations page extents for printing Steel Angle Lintel 5.01 - Referenced Steel Library 5.01, E, G Steel Base Plate 5.01 - Referenced Steel Library 5.01 Steel Cleat Plate 5.01 - Referenced Steel Library 5.01 Steel Column 5.02 - Referenced Steel Library 5.01, E, G Steel Crane Beam 5.03 - Referenced Steel Library 5.01 Steel End Plate 5.02 - Referenced Steel Library 5.01 Steel Floor Beam 5.02 - Referenced Steel Library 5.01, Shear modified to use non-uniform for SHS/RHS, E, G Steel Taper Haunch 5.01 - Referenced Steel Library 5.01, Corrected unit for ψNsc and conditional formatting in design table, changed Microstran page extents for printing Steel Library 5.01 - Updated PFC Iw, J and compactness to OneSteel Edition 7, added option for pre OneSteel Edition 7 PFC Iw and J values Steel Member 5.02 - Referenced Steel Library 5.01, Reinstated Nomy and ψMsyR, shear modified to use non-uniform for SHS/RHS, corrected deflection warning for DL, corrected d(DL+?s.LL) limit mm. removed V* 175 labels) Imrpoved: Using the key during panning, zooming and rotating will reverse the Hide Entities option for faster or more visible entities Changed: Result points now show results with demo projects Changed: Result points dashed line changed scale for clearer diagram Corrected: Fill for UDL Loads now hides when using the UDL filter in the Viewer dock Corrected: When hovering over a member PL, the position now rounded for % Corrected: When hovering over a member PL, the position now shows units (if showing units) Corrected: Changing analysis document tabs now correctly colours the loadcases and results dropdowns and selects the visible items Analysis Engine --------------- Improved: AuditCorrections will now stop if any corrections for Linear analysis Improved: Modified the PL at end of member corrections algorithm so the position ratio was not > 1 Improved: Added another decimal to the closeness for linear moved nodes assessment of second order Improved: Added IsNormalized to vector class Improved: Replaced Normalize in PointFromVector to IsNormalized to throw error Corrected: Maximum scaling for results fixed for all cases Corrected: Intermediate displacement for uniform axial loadings fixed Corrected: Local ?x deflections (rotations) sign was negative (also corrected in 3D deflection drawing) Corrected: Local dx deflections (axial) corrected for axial loading (stretching/compressing) Corrected: FinaliseEnd1Corrections & FinaliseEnd1Corrections fixed local deflection correction Corrected: Intermediate rotations corrected with global adjustment for pin Analysis Shape Builder ---------------------- Improved: Order of Shape variables revised to show web thickness after flange thickness Improved: Section Up and Down and select now do not refresh the viewer if unchanged Improved: Removed precision rounding in the shape builder property calculator Improved: Handling of custom shape in section dialog, can now reset or restore previous shapes Improved: Optimised the Section Dialog initialisation Analysis Files -------------- Changed: To Clipboard now defaults to not translating names Corrected: Fixed the reading of member lack elements Corrected: Fixed the reading of member temp elements Corrected: Gravity from clipboard fixed Corrected: Microstran to ARC now correctly exports trapezoidal loads Corrected: Console Clipboard now correctly outputs to clipboard Analysis Other -------------- Improved: Changing frames now preserves the last pallete choice on the side Improved: Provided additional “Last” object protection for renamed objects Improved: Optimised the Show Gravity refresh process Improved: Added input combination checking for no loadcases and 0 factors and adds warning accordingly Corrected: Example E2 Brace Frame corrected values to represent the true properties, and made the columns shapes rather than values Corrected: Combination Load cases wizard now only allows combinations via the combinations dialog and handles existing cases properly Corrected: Editing dictionary objects caused redraw of loadcases and missed checking the current cases Corrected: Console output of spare matrix gave incorrect string (“strType” rather than the type) Analysis Internal ------------------- Improved: Added tests for analysis structure (part completed) Improved: Added internal audit for Analysis examples Improved: Added return of analysis example description to examples Improved: RefreshViewItems in the Frame form checks for disposed form before updating it Timber Changes -------------- Updated: Revised Grade Designators ie. F7p = F7 KD Pine, F7o = F7 Oregon Updated: Revised densities of various timbers Updated: Changed GL17 to softwood from Hardwood Improved: Added timber service class and variable J for GL Improved: Added timber comment (species) Improved: Added GL21,Smart LVL19,SolidStart E14,SolidStart E13,SolidStart E12,e-form,truFORM,SmartLam GL18,SmartLam GL17,SmartLam GL13,Hyne Beam 21,Hyne Beam 18, Hyne Beam 17,Hyne LGL,Unilam GL18,Unilam GL17,Unilam GL13 (Pine),Unilam GL13 (Oregon),Durabeam GL10,Glulam Beams GL8,GL21 5.0.2.5 (5-Sep-2016) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 20-Aug-2016 Analysis -------- Corrected: Manual node by typing corrected (duplicate and numbering corrected) 5.0.2.4 (26-Aug-2016) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 20-Aug-2016 Modules ------- Concrete Column 5.04 – Corrected load level n (neta), mechanical reinf't ratio ? and b' to use Ac rather than Ag, fixed n for AS3600 Wind Analysis 5.00c - Corrected custom table heading colour, added extended table for customised table 5.0.2.3 (22-Aug-2016) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 20-Aug-2016 Modules ------- Concrete Member 5.01b – Corrected mesh detection for ductility class (broken in 5.0.2.2) Concrete Column 5.03a – Adjusted confinement moment limits so the graph does not reverse and interpolation fail Residential Slabs 5.00b – Corrected ys limits, corrected summary to OK when unit stiffness less or equal to required Slabs Tree Drying 5.00b – Revised ys limits (removed) Analysis -------- Corrected: Maximum moment did not appear at point load position (due to interpolation improvement in 5.0.2.2) Improved: Added text offset to segment result text PDF 1.1.0.0 (11-Aug-2016) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Improved: Added Preview Pane Improved: Added rotation angle for output of PDF merge 5.0.2.2 (11-Aug-2016) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 10-Aug-2016 Program ------- Improved: Added Active Printer option and Diagram Printer option (for Analysis diagrams) Improved: Document tab context dropdown now shows Active Printer Improved: Added Document status – Design Incomplete Improved: Added document find and find next on the Project Pane context dropdown (Ctrl-F within the Project pane, Ctrl-N for next) Corrected: Fixed an issue with comments not printing when Printables are selected Corrected: Added tab visibility call after import to correct ribbon not appearing Modules ------- Improved: Concrete Column 5.03 - Added Confinement calculation tab Corrected: Concrete Member 5.01a - Corrected ab for minimum strength when T beam with flange in tension, corrected mesh detection for ductility class on detailed (was using secondary area), improved torsion summary Updated: Convert 5.01a - Fixed density formatting, added psf to pressure, lbf.ft to moment Updated: Purlin Loads 5.01 - Updated purlins including live load area and serviceability Updated: Steel Shelf Angle 5.02 - Added option to exclude minimum action on connection Corrected: Steel Member 5.01c - Steel Member Msy now allows for non-standard fsyy/fsyw Corrected: Steel Propped Beam 5.01a - Corrected LL I req’d (does not affect calculated LL deflection) Updated: Sleeper Walls 5.01b - Corrected units/m Corrected: Timber Floor Beam 5.01a - Corrected double span vibration point load deflection Corrected: Timber Propped Beam 5.01a - Corrected LL I req’d (does not affect calculated LL deflection) Analysis -------- Corrected: Global Axis Projected editor renamed (was Global Axis) and added visibility change when global axis changes Corrected: If creating a new node via the editor on a member, the node did not generate properly (regenerate) and error occurred Corrected: Section > Timber library no longer changes the description in the section Improved: DXFin now skips blocks to avoid corruption Improved: DXFin reports different message on failure (maybe a binary DXF) Corrected: Drawing of result diagram could skip part of diagram where crossing 0 in rare (mathematical precision) circumstances Improved: Added load type filtering to the Load Object viewer (filter Node PL’s, Member UDL’s Member PL’s Corrected: Result points update correctly in the result point dialog when changing position type Improved: When more than 20 loads the "Use Load Dialog" now says "Select" and provides a dropdown of loads Fixed: The double click event on a load case dropdown caused the screen to disappear to the back! Changed: Made Fit width default to screenshot/print Improved: Ctrl-G and mouse scroll will automatically switch reactions display from fixed to scaled Corrected: Load definition description now saves Corrected: When the Shape Editor window resized the Additive regions note did not move Improved: Moved the format painter from Context > Selection to Context Improved: Added Format Painter to Main toolbar Improved: Result point OK button changes to Apply if values modified for new point Corrected: Microstran export with point load from end2 did not convert properly 5.0.2.1 (12-Jun-2016) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 12-Jun-2016 Updated: Re-built with older lock drivers for better compatibility 5.0.2.0 (29-Apr-2016) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 29-Apr-2016 Program ------- Improved: Added Quick PDF button in quick toolbar Updated: PDF component has been updated Corrected: PDF name was incorrectly generating in cases of fullstops or slashes in name Updated: Importing a single document now automatically opens it Corrected: Corrected delete comment prompt when comment still selected on a different design sheet Modules ------- Improved: Composite Member 5.02 - Added in-construction effective length Improved: Concrete Column 5.02 – Fully revised FRP incorporating Eurocode table interpolations for Method A (all sides and 1 side) and Method B (Eurocode Annex C tables) and Walls Corrected: Concrete Member 5.01 – Corrected tv for Torsion Improved: Steel Member 5.01b - Added moment resolving note for Angles, added additional am error note Updated: Taper Haunch, changed the [Output Custom] behaviour to set the show custom output to “y” and Point to “C” for custom Updated: Window Support 5.00b - Updated terminology of vertical loads Corrected: Tree Piers 5.00b – Fixed diagram label updating Analysis -------- Improved: Added library section name toggle (ctrl W) Improved: Added page headers and borders to printed diagrams Improved: Added portrait and landscape options for printing diagrams Improved: Added page headers to printed reports Improved: Printing of reports uses larger text and adds page numbers (ie 1 of 3) Improved: Printing scaling routines optimised for fitting width or height Updated: Changed Capture and Diagram Print dialog “Standard Print View Settings” to off as default Improved: Capture and Diagram Print dialog now remembers last choice for portrait, landscape, clipboard or bitmap and save format Corrected: Report now shows section timber/steel library size (ie 530UB82, 140X45F7) Updated: Report Print Settings now only shows “Linear Analysis” option when analysed with a second-order Improved: Added move offset when importing DXF and clipboard Improved: ToClipboard now picks up members end nodes (even if not selected) Corrected: A 2D DXF now correctly processed (previously assumed 3D) Updated: Changed the default visibility of annotations at startup for better visual display Improved: Reporting of corrections after failed linear or second order with corrections shifted after progress complete 100% Improved: Implemented new analysis Progress Bar for future component compatibility Improved: Added minimum load arrow line size for reactions Corrected: Reporting of large node deflections for merged stepped results corrected (was using the moment result, rather than the combined result) Updated: Regenerate All no longer regenerates all diagrams (only those being displayed) Updated: Changed layer of the intermediate result point deflections Improved: Added Filled Loads option in dock (previous filled diagrams controlled both diagrams and loads) Improved: Added Filled Loads Alpha setting to options Corrected: Diagram Fill now clears on regeneration or change of loads or diagrams (previously were not clearing) Corrected: Double click within the Loadcase or Result dropdowns was causing the program to go behind other applications Changed: Default view for reactions is now not scaled Improved: Detection for pre-beta file format for shapes (previously in metres) Corrected: Moment load linetype corrected (changed from diagramlinewieght to loadlineweight) Improved: Added YAxisUp flag to save data Improved: When YAxisUp is changed, the gravity direction is verified and prompts to change gravity from Y to Z (or visa-versa) Improved: Added Y axis direction to Load Combinations dialog with warning when different to the gravity setting Updated: Removed the reset of the selection filter on escape key (you now need to manually reset) Corrected: Removed saving of LengthJ4Unit in file when the default Improved: Refined model check for used nodes (previously classified as used if restraint added only. Now considers loads and connectivity to members) If a node was unconnected but restrained it was classed as used and caused instability if pinned Changed: Reinstated analysis cancellation when no result from a linear analysis ie. instability causes analysis to stop Improved: Show Normal 3D button no longer sets the deflection chords to visible Improved: Added format Painter to context menu (Select 1 member or node, use the Format Painter, select same object types to apply painter) so you can match properties (section and end restraints) Corrected: Previous results loadcases that are visible are now saved before analysis so they display after re-analysis Improved: Added Recycle All Unused Objects in Object Dictionary dialog Corrected: Object dictionary was showing internal self weight loads (now hidden) Corrected: A keyboard shortcut now updates the view items in the Viewer checkboxes Improved: Added progressive analysis removal option (was fixed to progressive) Improved: Camera move now speeds up text hiding and showing Corrected: Corrected bug with visibility of text entity Corrected: Fixed problem with generating Envelopes when members have been removed (ie. Tension only) Improved: Added message to DXF in if failed (generally because the DXF was in use) Improved: Added contour direction on the Shape Editor dialog 5.0.1.3 (15-Feb-2016) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 15-Feb-2016 Updated: Program web access restored for version detection Program ------- Improved: Summary now has portrait, landscape or XLS mode Imporved: Added default summary mode to options dialog Corrected: Printables handling when module marked as not printable in project Updated: Changed default conversion prompt to not show Updated: Changed default conversion to not convert Corrected: Fixed spreadsheet support xlsx extension (not xlxs) Corrected: Fixed program shutdown if program directory(s) not found Corrected: Incorrectly formatted excel encrypt would continue rather than abort Modules ------- Updated: Retaining Wall 5.02a - Picture now shows no taper if taper = 0 or d Updated: Crane Beam 5.03 - Corrected am and summary for wheelbase, formatting changes, added AS4100 capacity Updated: Steel Member 5.01a - Minor formatting on Mb tab for unequal flanges Corrected: Stormwater Detention 5.01a - Corrected oriface PSD storage method description Updated: Section Properties 5.01a - Adjusted axis diagram formatting Analysis -------- Improved: Added N\cm2 & kN\cm2 units for stress Improved: Added mrad (milliard) unit for angles Improved: Added mrad to outputs Corrected: Object editor now refreshes object dictionary on frame change Corrected: Results at multiple selected members now supported Corrected: Offsets for member intermediate reports now in metres (or length unit) not displacement unit Corrected: Members Displacement outputting to wrong columns Improved: Added analysis report export to excel Improved: Added line to reaction moment to start of arc Improved: Added ‘report’ to the pdf report export Improved: Added the title string for pdf diagram export Improved: Added support for printer resolution in diagram prints (and option) Improved: Ctrl-Mouse zoom activates slow zoom speed setting Improved: Changed print capture area (client area changed during print) Corrected: Invalidate results now regenerates the screen legends Corrected: Member clamps result end ratio (now displays 100% rather than %10000) Updated: Last object now checks if still exists before returning Updated: Improved cline creation and editing by adding point picker 5.0.1.2a (21-Jan-2016) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Corrected: Summary fixed 5.0.1.2 (19-Jan-2016) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 15-Jan-2016 Updated: Copyright 2016 Updated: Refined the About and Opening Splash dialog metrics to reposition the [Try] button and move the progress text Updated: Added link in Help Ribbon menu to the Learning Centre Updated: Added Reset Button for Export path in options dialog Corrected: When the member was saved with the Info tab the last sheet open, the PDF export failed Improved: Added Duplicate Section popup on project tree Corrected: Project tree now recognises Analysis file versioning (opening a newer version in older version was removing the file) Updated: Reformatted Ctrl-Left click module startup version selection Modules ------- Updated: ChangeLog.xml fully revised Updated: Analysis 5.00a – Added yla name for module support linking Updated: Analysis Wind 5.00b – Added Custom APE reset Corrected: Composite 5.01 - Renamed connector groups (to connectors), corrected nom. stud shear sharing factor (when using double studs), added lightweight connector reduction, corrected reactions for off centre point loads, Added Dead load wdl6 serviceability and wdl6 resets Corrected: Concrete Column 5.01 - Corrected minimum shear Improved: Concrete Plain 5.01 - Updated pedestal stresses include tension and compression limits Updated: Concrete Member 5.00b - Corrected formatting for minimum shear (Vu2.min was Vux2.min), added reinf’t explanation, fixed colour of Right/Units in analysis, corrected the ecs descriptor in deflections Updated: Concrete Stair 5.00a – Added reinf’t explanation in notes for input Improved: Concrete Walls 5.00a – Updated notes for capacity (when fNuo=0 when N*> 0.03*f’c*tw, No Good of 1.00 changed to OK, removed “error” notes referring to slenderness and changed to N/A Updated: Eccentric Pad 5.00a – Corrected spelling mistake “Pad Calculated “, added Dead load only reset Updated: Earthwalls Retaining 5.02 - Additional overturning now about top of wall (not retaining), updated pictures Updated: Earthwalls Sleeper 5.01a - Revised additional overturning terminology, long term additional factor reset added Updated: Footings Post 5.00a - Formatting changes and additional notes Updated: Industrial Floor Slabs 5.00a - Added consider distance reduction reset Updated: Masonry Member 5.00a: Added Vdv*, fd considering s.wt, manual fd, material and basaltic > 45% resets, revised robustness t.equ resets Updated: Masonry Bondbeam 5.01 – Formatted (ys.ll in summary), Corrected min. reinforcement moment (used 0.2 instead of 0.6), corrected ί1 display value (was fixed at 0.8), added second minimum shear check, added grout minimum value error and notes to grout strength, noted Elastic moduli for conc. masonry only Updated: Masonry Pier 5.00a - Formatting and remove option for non-grouted interior area to avoid ungrouted but reinforced Updated: Steel Angle Lintel 5.00a - Corrected am in summary and added am error when outside limits Updated: Steel BasePlate 5.00a - Amended fNc2, added a minimum embedment check, added reference Updated: Steel Cleat 5.00a - Added pitch and edge validation, updated resets Improved: Steel Column 5.01 – Added bending length and ke, flag for doubly symmetric, adding in-plane y ratio, formatting changes Improved: Steel CraneBeam 5.01 - Beam only added, plastic centroid when below flange corrected, formatting changes, ry increase for tied action, corrected load factors in equations (fixed on 1.2 and 1.5) changed dead factor to 1.25, added other load factors Improved: Steel EndPlate 5.01 - Added support for PFC and bolts outside flange only, revised minimum shear Improved: Steel Floor Beam 5.01 – Added shear check, removed a conditional statement in the w* when the 1.35 is critical, fMbx < fMsx notes, ke reset added Improved: Steel Member 5.01 – Added user defined ke, added deflection in summary, fMbx < fMsx notes Updated: Steel Mullion 5.00a – Formatting change (Area reduction from roof reduction and clause) Improved: Steel PFC & Angle 5.01 – Added option to use Iw of PFC, formatting changes, added resets for Segment, Added button for reclac on Calculations tab Improved: Steel PFC & Plate 5.01 – Added option to use Iw of PFC, formatting changes, added resets for Segment Updated: Steel Portal Knee 5.01 – Revised minimum shear Improved: Steel Propped Beam 5.01 – Added shear check, ψMbx = ψMsx notes Improved: Steel Roof Beam 5.02 – Added shear check, fMbx < fMsx notes, wind down case added Updated: Steel Shelf Angle 5.01 – Added span coefficients, minimum connection shear, kr formula for weld length, effective span introduced Updated: Steel Window Support 5.00a - Outward Le and am and weak axis direction resets added Improved: Timber Column 5.01 – Added lamination, revised k9 for LVL Improved: Timber Floor Beam 5.01 – Added lamination, revised k9 for LVL Improved: Timber Member 5.01 – Added lamination, added total deflection in summary, revised k9 for LVL Improved: Timber Mullion 5.01 – Added lamination, revised k9 for LVL Improved: Timber Propped Beam 5.01 – Added lamination, revised k9 for LVL Improved: Timber Roof Beam 5.02 – Added lamination, revised k9 for LVL, wind down case added Improved: Timber Wall Tie 5.01 – Added lamination, revised k9 for LVL Improved: Symbols 5.00a – Formatting changes (Arrows made white text for heading) Analysis -------- Changed: Implemented pure Coates transformation Corrected: Custom section load now correctly reads the profile type Corrected: Option for OK on member select works with analysis now also – Otherwise select is ok) Improved: Node Dialog - Added green pin for previous node Corrected: Sections Dialog - Iw using J value from input box Corrected: Sections Dialog – xcl, yct, fyw, fyf values now saving Corrected: Section Dialog - zxb was using zxt and zyr was using zyl values Updated: Section Dialog - r (Ieff/Ig) now editable and visible Added: Section Dialog: Copy section to clipboard and [+] to add from clipboard Corrected: Custom Shape Dialog - Iw using J value from input box Updated: Custom shape Dialog - J value now gives option for J and Iw (custom showed nothing) Updated: The precision comparison for custom shape modified to prevent message popup (math precision issue) Corrected: Section from steel library - Zyl for UB’s and symmetrical sections was using incorrect value Changed: The left and top offsets for custom shapes corrected (was displaying offset from centroid) Improved: Sections now save the fy, Iw shape and the selection sht and row even if no longer used (for better switching back) Corrected: Changing Group no longer resets the analysis results Corrected: Section Properties change for multiple members caused error Improved: Split Member now splits multiple member intersections Corrected: Timber members that are doubled now double the J value Updated: Self Weight Only load case factors added to combination set Changed: The Self Weight cases loads are now hidden from the context load addition Updated: Removed the r from the Material data (Ieff/Ig from material-kept and exposed in section) Updated: Disallowed section selection for haunch if Ieff/Ig <> 1 Corrected: Section save content re-orders for dependant sections (haunches) (problem if the haunch comprised of a earlier and later section) Updated: When haunch not defined properly, the default section is now used Updated: Added Fu nominal for standard materials (Timbers) Updated: Invalid characters are redefined including backslash and ",[]{}<>;|&%\?” Updated: EvalBox now restricts negative values where inappropriate Update: EvalBox conversion Tip corrected (the unit was blank in some cases) Updated: FromCommaList no longer adds invalid named objects Corrected: Get Node Result from context menu now uses the correct reaction from the result array Corrected: Materials Dialog - was not destroying on completion causing errors (Sections Dialog > Materials Button > Close Materials Dialog > Close Sections > Open Materials Dialog) Corrected: Sections Dialog > Materials Button > Close Materials Dialog > Materials Button > Would not show Corrected: Reaction scaling in scale dialog corrected with new ratios when scaling is true Corrected: Multiple envelopes now displays correctly Corrected: Loadcases were mutli-ticking when similar names 5.0.1.1 (23-Nov-2015) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Modules ------- Changed version of a number of modules to 5.01 (refer 5.0.1.0 changes below) 5.0.1.0 (20-Nov-2015) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 20-Nov-2015 Updated: Changed Analysis Beta is New features to Analysis Lite and Standard Updated: Copyright updated to 2015 Updated: Corrected Help Button tooltip Updated: Firewall rules uses advfirewall option for program rule for netsh (where OS supported) Changed: Removed Close without save (x) on document tabs Added: Project folders can be imported from another project Improved: Summary now has headers and project details Improved: Import documents do not open them Fixed: Startup splash dialog and About Box now show correctly if screen fonts are larger than 100% Fixed: View ribbon now hides the navigation if no document Fixed: View refresh and Printarea disable if no document Changed: Disabled the Using STKLicenseManager checkbox in IP configuration Modules ------- Improved: Bolts 5.01 - Added number of shear planes, added splice bolt lap, updated summary Updated: Composite Member 5.00a - Corrected longitudinal shear units (/m) and flange stress conditional format Corrected: Concrete Column 5.00a - 1 layer of bars now central Updated: Loadings 5.00a – Reformatted reductions Updated: Residential slabs 5.00a - Updated characteristic ys validation Improved: Retaining Wall 5.01 - Added additional overturning, thickness optionally behind wall, key position and reformatting Improved: Sleeper Walls 5.01 - Added additional overturning and reformatting Updated: Steel Column 5.00a - Revised biaxial ratio when ψMcx or ψMiy is zero Updated: Steel Properties 5.00a – Corrected S for RHS when no radius, corrected ab for a welded RHS Updated: Steel Propped Beam 5.00a – Added live load description on first line Updated: Steel Roof Beam 5.01 - Increased decimals on moments and reactions, disallowed downward wind loads Updated: Stormwater Detention 5.01 - Increased OSD Swinburne summary decimals, corrected page overflow, added separate Cw/Cp table Updated: Timber Roof Beam 5.01 – Corrected visibility of pwl only, disallowed downward wind loads Corrected: Units Convert 5.01 - Corrected kN/m to kg/m and N/m to kg/m, kgf to kN Updated: Tree Pier 5.00a- Text formatting Updated: Tree Drying 5.00a – Revised deep seated logic and text formatting Updated: Wind 5.00a - Added clause reference to minimum Vdes Updated: Wind Flags 5.00a - Corrected unit for air density Corrected: Wind Terrain – 5.01 - Updated shielding summary, changed Ms calculation to linear from curve fit, corrected Mh for H/2Lu = 0.45 Analysis -------- Fixed: Intel HD Graphics 4600 and 5000 drivers under windows 10 crashing because of FSAA Changed: Only units are saved and used with the analysis file (all other options are now global) Fixed: The ribbon bar height is now increased in size if the screen fonts are larger than 100% (caused crash when displaying the cases/combinations ribbon panel on the analysis) Updated: The analysis ribbon bar is adjusted (Cases/Comb’s/Results/Iterations) widths are now increased in size if the screen fonts are larger than 100% Updated: Wrap of Report button if the screen fonts are larger than 100% Fixed: Analysis screen messages ...more [PgDn] now correctly shows colour after Fixed: When multiple loads were being attached to members/nodes via the Loads dialog, only the first 2 were occurring due to corruption of the list when the attached load was updated Fixed: Selections > Picking screen points was not detecting the second point for copy, move Fixed: 3D room grids not displaying on some graphics cards correctly Fixed: Deleting items from a grid caused program error Fixed: Dashed negative line now shows for a minimum point Fixed: Node mass to XML reported error if empty Analysis - Standard ------------------- Added: Conversion to Analysis document from design module (roof beams, floor beams, propped beams, analysis when linked to steel, timber) 5.0.0.0 (18-Oct-2015) New Release ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 18-Oct-2015 Updated: New Interface Added: Analysis Added: Net Framework 4.0 support (prerequisite) Added: Renaming a linked analysis/design renames the linked file also Added: Custom Comments Added: Timber Mullion Added: Timber Wall Tie Added: Custom Timber grades via the Library Improved: Industrial Pavements - Added wheel pictures, Custom load tab, updated the repetitions factor Improved: Composite – added PFC selection and propped deck option, refined Type 4 longitudinal shear information Improved: Concrete Column - added refined calculation for ψMux and ψMuy, tension added to diagrams, simplified r option Improved: Timber members - added notes relating to laminated Improved: Timber Roof Beam - added both edges for roof beam restraint Improved: Window Support – added Weak axis flip Improved: Crane Beams – Updated to 4th Edition increasing capacity of sections Improved: Development – added 20MPa Improved: Masonry, removed some reinforced warnings when not reinforced Improved: Pad Footings: when bearing < 0 because of eccentricity states error Improved: Steel Member - braced member in-plane compression improved Improved: Stormwater Detention - added storage time for other than above ground, added summary, added more references clauses Improved: Analysis Purlins - added friction and local pressure a calculator Improved: Piers & Pads – added circular or square sockets Improved: Sleeper Wall - added timber upright, incorporated cohesion (crack depth) Improved: Steel Wall Tie - added weak flip to allow orientation vertically Improved: Concrete Walls - added ductile shear walls Improved: Concrete Column – additional points, tension on graph, and fire rating cx/cy size fixed, added more points to the confinement, minimum 150 dimension removed Improved: Pier and Beam – Added screw pile option and friction for piers Improved: Roof Beam added both edges Improved: Composite - allowed PFC selection, added propped deck to loadings and load factors Improved: Deep Beam corrected units for the z depth, improved multi-span calculations Updated: TLintel – revised deflection criteria Corrected: Section Properties - Corrected radius Ix/Iy for UB and PFC more... 4.4.1.9 (22-September-2015) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 22-September-2015 Corrected: Pins 4.01 - Corrected pin bending unit, ψ for pin bearing corrected Corrected: Earthquake 4.02 - Incorporated Amdmnt 1 Table 2.1 and Cl 6.2.3 (T1), corrected min. base shear for custom T1 over 1.5 seconds Corrected: Reinforcement Development 4.03 - Corrected hook and cog lengths Updated: Wind Terrain 4.03a - Updated terrain roughness table (Amndnt 2) 4.4.1.8 (5-August-2015) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 5-August-2015 Corrected: Plain Concrete 4.01c - Corrected depth when not cast against soil Corrected: Piers and Pads 4.00c – Corrected units for pads Corrected: Analysis 4.01c - Corrected Ultimate combination text for dead load only Corrected: Industrial slabs 4.02b – Spelling corrections Corrected: Concrete Columns 4.06 - Corrected Cx and Cy notation on fire tab, corrected confinement interpolation, added design point on graph Updated: Propping Pad 4.02d – Changed the default cp to 2.4 4.4.1.7 (5-June-2015) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 1-June-2015 Corrected: Concrete Member 4.07g – Shear value summary revised to compare with actual shear capacity, added ψVu in summary, corrected ratio for first condition in notes comparing with 0.5*ψVuc Corrected: Concrete Column 4.05 – ψNu for fire considers eccentricity Corrected: Concrete Walls 4.03 – Corrected shear for walls excluding reinforcement to Cl 11.6.3 (b) not more than (a) for Hw/Lw > 1 Improved: Propping Pad 4.02c – Added prop length 4.4.1.6 (15-May-2015) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 15-May-2015 Improved: Steel Propped Beam 4.03b - Adjusted the print extents Improved: Steel Window Support 4.02b - Adjusted the print extents Corrected: Timber Column 405 - Corrected ψ for MGP 10/12" Corrected: Earthquake Analysis (Internal) - Corrected edc for Type 2, Ec/Dc when kpz > 0.08 and less than 25m height. Also fixed a number of cases when exactly 50m height. Corrected: Steel End Plate - 4.01b – Corrected min. design moment label to ψMbx 4.4.1.5 (16-April-2015) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 16-April-2015 Updated: Ribbon component, spreadsheet component Concrete Column 4.04 - Corrected confinement requirements Masonry member 4.04a - a1 for reinforced conc. corrected, Zd corrected for double leaf, corrected error when top not laterally supported Steel Floor Beam 4.03b - Adjusted page extents for printer 4.4.1.4 (31-March-2015) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 26-March-2015 Updated: Ribbon component, spreadsheet component Corrected: Concrete Column V4.03b - Restored deff calculation, corrected interpolation, adjusted interpolate graph display, corrected eccy.min when circular Corrected: ResSlab 4.00c – Corrected summary to show depth same as minimum depth Corrected: Timber Roof Beam 4.05a - Corrected R.up* sign and R.up.min* reaction for offset point load Corrected: Steel Haunch 4.03b – Changed microstran titles, corrected output to microstran table Corrected: Steel Pin 4.00c - Corrected fup to Ultimate strength of ply 4.4.1.3 (3-March-2015) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 28-February-2015 Corrected: Earthquake 4.01b - Revises hn definition in EDC-II Corrected: Punching Shear 4.02 - ψVumax calculation corrected Corrected: AS3700 reference in masonry modules changed from AS3600 Corrected: Concrete Member 4.07f - Corrected K.ds in cracked neutral axis for deflection for compression steel check (used D) Corrected: When the document title contained a '&' character the name did not diosplay correctly Corrected: MonoRoofs 4.02 - Corrected 180 degrees interpolation where sign changes in table or value not present 4.4.1.2 (4-February-2015) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 4-February-2015 Corrected: Eccentric Pad 4.02a - Corrected fMu of tie beam Corrected: Stormwater Detention 4.02c - Corrected Qp2, added Qop2 for above ground period 4.4.1.1 (25-November-2014) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 25-11-2014 Corrected: Concrete Member 4.07e - Corrected torsion units, updated approximate shear table calculations Revised: Steel Member 4.03c - Updated Torsion stress limit from 0.75 to 0.60 Revised: Post Footing 4.00e - Revised C estimate for Cohesive model Improved: Pad footing 4.01f – Changed notation when using bars/m Corrected: Printing a non-printable template correctly releases the spreadsheet lock 4.4.1.0 (5-September-2014) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Core date 19-08-2014 Corrected: Icon position corrected for caps lock on input dialogs Corrected: Recent Items no longer reverses each startup Corrected: Corrected possible problem for steel and timber member button for max shear not working Corrected: Licensing issue with remote licenses not checking subscription Corrected: Version number and other text doesn't move when resizing Steel and Timber library dialog boxes Revised: Timber modules – Revised application of size modifiers Improved: Properties 4.01 - Added unit support, and control over significant figures Improved: Earthquake 4.01a - Allowed any value of Sp/΅ and added 0.33 to standards dropdown Updated: Piered Beam 4.02d – Corrected units for moments Updated: Pad Footing 4.01e - Corrected capitalisation of member designation, Changed title Corrected: Sleeper wall 4.05 – Revised application of size modifiers, corrected initial grade description, added k4 and k6, sleeper design now uses the design size not the specified size, when changing the sleeper no longer changes the steel Ix Updated: Industrial Floor Slabs 4.02a - Included Austroads Ast to maximum, added more friction information Corrected: ResSlab 4.00b - Corrected summary to include the internal beam, conditional formatting for use of Cl 4.4(i) (20MPa) Updated: Concrete Member 4.07d – Corrected conditional formatting for horizontal ligature spacings when waived and shear contribution table name Improved: Two-Way slabs 4.01f - added Normal – Table A, Low-TableB Updated: Concrete Column 4.03a - Concrete column shape updates, Design DL/LL save properly Updated: Steel Member 4.03b - Conditional formatting for My* summary corrected Updated: Timber Member 4.05– Revised application of size modifiers Corrected: Timber Library 4.03 - Corrected size for 75 x 75 Unseasoned Updated: Timber Library 4.03 - revised application of size modifiers, updated LVL 15 & 18 sizes Updated: Timber Floor Beam 4.06– Revised application of size modifiers Updated: Timber Roof Beam 4.05– Revised application of size modifiers Updated: Timber Propped Beam 4.06– Revised application of size modifiers Updated: Timber Column 4.04 - Revised application of size modifiers Updated: Timber Circular Column 4.04 – Revised application of size modifiers Improved: Masonry Member 4.04 - Added unreinforced isolated pier support, improved reinforced shear, added Zd calc and manual f'mt 4.4.0.6 (20-June-2014) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Corrected: Wall Tie 4.03 - Corrected deflection out when specifying deflection limits Updated: Analysis Purlins 4.03 – Added Kci/Kce to Purlins Calculator Improved: Concrete Member 4.07c - Added central reinforcement cover calculation Improved: Added option for file path in member footer printout 4.4.0.5 (13-June-2014) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Audit log fixed Corrected: Concrete_Wall 4.02b Corrected FRL when Hwe/t > 40 and top lateral support does not require FRL Corrected: Pad Design 4.01d – Corrected text label for Ast.min Corrected: If LM run on the same machine, the startup dialog would not exit 4.4.0.4 (2-May-2014) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Audit log fixed 4.4.0.3 (16-April-2014) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Components and core date (7-Apr-2014) Fixed: SaveAll documents updates the status icon in the project tree Improved: Timber Library 4.02a - Corrected the Properties header (removed) Improved: Steel Library 4.01a - Updated the default values Improved: Pier and Beam 4.02c - Added option to exclude slab for Ast Corrected: Concrete Column 4.03 - Corrected M1*/M2* ratio when minimum moments applied Corrected: Crane Beam 4.01a - Top flange ratio corrected to reference top flange capacity Corrected: Steel Mullion 4.03a - Capacity modified to use min(fyf,fyw) Corrected: Steel Member 4.03a - Added option for fyw value in web slenderness, linked flange force with analysis, capacity modified to use min(fyf,fyw), Calc Multi prompts for update when section changes Corrected: Steel Taper Haunch 4.03a - Capacity modified to use min(fyf,fyw) Corrected: Steel Floor Beam 4.03a - Capacity modified to use min(fyf,fyw) Corrected: Steel Column 4.01a - Capacity modified to use min(fyf,fyw) Corrected: Window Support 4.02a - Capacity modified to use min(fyf,fyw) Corrected: Steel Strut 4.01a - Capacity modified to use min(fyf,fyw) Corrected: Wall Tie 4.02a - Capacity modified to use min(fyf,fyw) Corrected: Steel Roof Beam 4.03a - Capacity modified to use min(fyf,fyw) Corrected: Steel Propped Beam 4.03a - Capacity modified to use min(fyf,fyw) Corrected: PFC & Plate 4.01a - Capacity modified to use min(fyf,fyw) Corrected: PFC & Angle 4.03a - Capacity modified to use min(fyf,fyw) Improved: Analysis 4.01b - Added option for labels to UDL and Point load headings 4.4.0.2 (6-February-2014) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Detection of masonry brick when reloading 4.4.0.1 (3-February-2014) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Components Fixed: Printing of landscape and doubled up landscape Fixed: Printing paper detection 4.4.0.0 (29-Jan-2014) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Components and core date (14-Jan-2014) Updated: Removed sub-component version numbers from help (except if DebugAudit active) Updated: Steel member lookups method (descriptors rather than indexes) Updated: Member version format updated (for new lookup methods of sections) Updated: Unused member file XML fields removed Updated: Printing resolution changed from 1200dpi to 600dpi (improved performance) Improved: Projects can be loaded by double clicking the project file in explorer or my computer Improved: Message modified for project saving Improved: Startup time improved (explorer initialisation, checking alternative web access points, options loading optimisations) Improved: Close time improved (removed sound) Improved: Added cursor position to preview Improved: Upgrade algorithm improved for upgrading of older project files Improved: Project tree tooltips improved showing section library version referenced and update information Improved: RibbonBar expander to from switch to arrow Improved: Options for upgrades added (automatic, don't convert, don't prompt) Improved: PDF partial printing and exporting improved from preview (Incl. in-place printing and stretching) Improved: Added section library versions to section lookup dialogs Improved: Removed flicker on opening multiple documents Improved: Multiple opening of documents improved speed Improved: Export all recalculates the concrete column graph and analysis graphs before printing Fixed: Reading the remote license transfers serial and activation codes correctly Fixed: Text hover corrected for Mullions and Crane Beams on the desktop Fixed: Network (internet) access option enforced for serverdate and webchanges Fixed: Print stamp fontsize not saving causing stamp not to print Fixed: Print (Using settings) no longer changes the default printer Fixed: Linked documents close when closing a document from the project tree Fixed: Project folder option correctly saved and used Fixed: Export folder option correctly saved and used Fixed: Check for running License Manager/Service corrected to also check the service Fixed: The logo was showing on preview if set to not visible Fixed: Margins for printing a non-project tree module corrected Fixed: Check/Uncheck blank project from setup when no documents open caused crash Fixed: Export to PDF for project stopped if non-project visible items were open Fixed: Cursor position status for images Removed: Remote changelog support Modules ------- General: Steel and Timber referenced templates have been altered to revect new library support Added: Steel Section Properties V4.0 Revised: Changed the 'Section Library' names on the desktop to 'Timber Library', 'Steel Library' and 'Masonry Library' Revised: Changed 'Wall' to 'Concrete Wall', 'Strut' to 'Steel strut', 'Stair' to 'Concrete Stair', 'Slab' to Industrial 'Floor Slab', 'Terrain' to 'Wind Terrain', 'Beam' to 'Piered Beam' in modules Revised: Wind Terrain 4.03 - Incorporated AS/NZS 1170.2 - 2011 Amdnt 3, Terrain averaging lag Revised: Steel Library 4.01 - Fully revised library sections (expanded, updated) Revised: Timber Library 4.02 – Incorporated revised Hypsan properties, Added Hyspan+F17 and new properties tabs, added Library reference Revised: Timber now uses formula transfer for f’b and f’t to take into account hyspan strengths dependant on size (new) Revised: Masonry Library 4.02 - Amended 15.01 shell, added Library reference, inserted 30.01 block Improved: Eccentic Pad 4.02 – Added stability check, corrected Design factor for DL (1.25 to 1.2) Improved: Two-Way Slabs 4.01e - (Internal) when picking mesh the default bar diameter changes Improved: Stormwater Detention 4.02c - Option added for Custom PSD for calculations Improved: Industrial slabs 4.02 – Corrected Aisle spelling, added punching checks for E, C, I, Added racking pallet notes, adjusted racking page boundary, removed accept when stresses just over, prevented Isle calculation from exceeding limits Improved: Sleeper Walls 4.04 – Modified note about sleeper bending direction Improved: Earthquake 4.01 - Added custom natural period to static analysis Improved: Analysis 4.01a – Added clarification of deflection values Improved: Steel Roof Beam 4.03 – Prevented downward point loads for wind Fixed: Concrete Member 4.07b – Revised max. shear spacing text for clarity, removed shear lig spacing error message when not required, adjusted conditional formatting on heading for non-ductile (0.4 to 0.36), the mesh selector is only available for (S)labs Fixed: Timber Propped Beam 4.05 - Corrected conditional format for deflection warning Fixed: Steel Member 4.03 - Changed Ny* and Nx* in buckling to Nc*, added include first order amplification note as required - Cl 4.4.2, corrected bearing slenderness, corrected web slenderness depth value used Fixed: Post Footing 4.00d – Corrected Minikin n equation text Fixed: Steel Taper Haunch 4.03 - (Internal) corrected failure segment number, and corrected internal error when segment 'NONE', corrected page extents on properties print Fixed: Concrete Column 4.02a - Adjusted signs of the double/single curvature to reflect the diagram, h/b warning corrected, (Internal) Work around for rounding problem with floating point divisions causing out-of-shaded area, removed auto recalc on loading to avoid problems Fixed: PFC + Angle 4.03 - Disabled custom section selection for angle Fixed: Crane Beam 4.01 - Disabled custom section selection for channel Fixed: Cleat Plate 4.02 – Corrected page extents for print 4.3.0.4 (13-May-2013) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Components and core date (24-July-2013) Corrected: Steel Member 4.02 - Changed Ny* and Nx* in buckling to Nc*, added include first order amplification note as required - Cl 4.4.2, corrected bearing slenderness, corrected web slenderness depth value used Corrected: Masonry Member V4.02 - Corrected manual override of robustness, amended Insulation assessment, corrected reinf't shear for H/L > 1 Improved: Earthquake V4.00e - Revised layout and references for EDC determination Improved: Industrial Floor Slab 4.01b – Added racking pallet notes, adjusted racking page boundary, removed accept when stresses just over, prevented Isle calculation from exceeding limits Fixed: Units Convert 4.00c - Changed pressure and force number format on input Fixed: Custom section 'type' entry did not correctly load 4.3.0.3 (13-May-2013) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Earthquake 4.00d - Corrected table reference for Hazard Factor Fixed: Concrete Member 4.07a - Corrected conditional formatting on ductility class dropdown Fixed: Wind Code reference in ChangLog for old versions (ctrl function) 4.3.0.2 (6-May-2013) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Importing a member file imports the base file name (broken in V4.3.0.0) Fixed: New project shows the Documents tab if project closed Fixed: Self weight of timber recalculates on opening (used default density) 4.3.0.1 (6-May-2013) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Introduced empty member data element caused data reset 4.3.0.0 (2-May-2013) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Components and core date (15-Apr-2013) New: Res Slab V4.00 - Design by Engineering Principles (Equivalent stiffness) New: Slab Piers V4.00 - Zone of influence for piers for tree effects New: Slab Trees V4.00 - Modified Ys for tree effects Updated: Columns 4.02 - Incorporated AS 3600 - 2009 Amdnt 2 (load level for fire) Updated: Concrete Walls 4.01e - Incorporated AS 3600 - 2009 Amdnt 2 (load level for fire) Updated: Non-Flexural 4.02b - Incorporated AS 3600 - 2009 Amdnt 2 (Bursting requirements) Updated: Purlins 4.02 - Incorporated AS/NZS 1170.2 - 2011 Amdnt 1 & 2, Included kl of 3 and local pressure aspect ratios Updated: Steel Section Library 4.00g –Added Zyl for Channels in custom row and corrected units Updated/Corrected: Concrete Member 4.07 - Incorporated AS 3600 - 2009 Amdnt 2 (Change to k3 for creep), ab corrected for T & L beams Updated: Wind 4.05 - Incorporated AS/NZS 1170.2 - 2011 Amdnt 1 & 2 - deleted Table 4.1(b) for Region C & D Updated: Wind Hoarding 4.01a - Corrected warning colour and added note when b/c < 0.5 Updated: Wind Terrain 4.02 - Incorporated AS/NZS 1170.2 - 2011 Amdnt 1 & 2 (terrain averaging distance) Improved: Pad Footing 4.01c: Added ductility override Updated: Loading of projects and printing status boxes Updated: Updated instructions dialog after downloading new version Improved: Added ability to use delete key to remove projects from tree when focused Improved: Added headers to the summary page to allow column expanding Improved: Batch print/export does not prompt for upgrades of older templates Improved: Handling of project file when files have been deleted outside the project manually Improved: Image handling of image documents in preview Improved: IsConnectable AFLicense checking structure Improved: Missing logo detected and flagged in setup Improved: PDF loading and thumbnail generation Improved: Spreadsheet library correctly detects already opened library file (was comparing full path with the base name) Improved: Speed between MDIChild tab changes (No longer updates tabs twice) Improved: Old versions when selecting base now sorted from latest to oldest Added: Comments for Member designs (and options in Document > Member Options > Comment), Note that comments will be lost if loading using an Added: Tips for documents with upgradeable templates added Added: “Print current document” from context MDI tab Added: Project Audit on opening to check for upgrades on templates Added: Mem files can be opened externally via the popup menu Added: Option for Export to Tif resolution, and changed output extension to “*.tif” not “*.tiff” Added: scanning of templates for currency on loading Added: Version format incremented and added for member files Added: visible desktop update and supported again on website Fixed: Corrected initial zoom on window Fixed: Backstage STK Project icon colour depth Fixed: Error with GetLastFolderName when in the root directory Fixed: Externally linked files copied in to the project if up the folder chain Fixed: Printer name default changed to STKWriter when exporting Fixed: Project Information click now expands and shrinks the panel Fixed: Regeneration of project list when going back from backstage Fixed: Steel Member 4.01b - ίm corrected to -1 when both ends equal to 0 Fixed: Timber Roof Beam V4.03e – Vw* units in summary corrected Fixed: Variable reset when cellname and reset name different case Changed: Alternative save format dialog now default. 4.2.0.0 (23-Jan-2013) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Components and core date (22-Jan-2013) Updated: Windows 8 compatibility Fixed: tip for trash spelling mistake! Added: Explorer bar Added: SQLCommand for on-line license access Added: page double up feature Fixed: Concrete 4.06 - BeamDefln and SlabDefln Dmin corrected with ds for bottom Updated: Sleeper Retaining 4.03a – removed reference to water level (“Drained) Updated: Bored Pier 4.00b - Added interval for bored piers and socket depth to table 4.1.1.8 (5-Dec-2012) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Wind 4.04a – Added refined Ws values when Vsit < 30m/s Updated: Concrete Two-Way – Added roof live load type Fixed: Concrete Member 4.05 - Corrected Ag for SWt for T/L beam when bef <> bf and Ag reduced for stiffness Fixed: Concrete Columns (Internal) – Added rounding for eccentricity for CPU rounding error 4.1.1.7 (22-Oct-2012) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Components and core date (22-Oct-2012) Updated: Changed dialog background colors to be light in all schemes Updated: Tabs visibility on new document (to show or hide the edit and numbers/words) Added: Metro Color styles including MDI Tab theme Fixed: Color of a number of UI elements on Status Bar Added: New PrintedDate (file) and OtherDate (descriptor) fields to the saved file Fixed: Civil ARI 4.00b – Changed default values (No need to press Use Location now) Corrected 1ID label in table (was 2ID) Fixed: Civil Detention 4.02b – Changed default values (No need to press Use Location now) Corrected 1ID label in table (was 2ID) Updated: Wind 4.04 – Changed Vdes minimum to 30m/s in accordance with Amendment 1, added BCA APE’s Fixed: Timber Roof Beam V4.03d - Revised reactions when alternative PLL critical, corrected warning colour for wind deflections Fixed: Timber Floor Beam V4.04b - Revised reactions when alternative PLL critical Fixed: Steel Roof Beam V4.02d - Revised reactions when alternative PLL critical Fixed: Steel Floor Beam V4.02b - Revised reactions when alternative PLL critical Fixed: Concrete Stair 4.01b – Adjusted page size to fit on a single sheet Fixed: Concrete Member 4.04a - Corrected ecsd.b* for various cities Updated: Earthquake 4.00c – Added BCA APE’s Updated: Steel 4.01a - Separated dbx and dby Updated: Struct 4.00d - Added option for selecting self weight factor Updated: Masonry Bondbeams 4.01a - Incorporated amendment 1, kh formula (already incorporated) Updated: Masonry Pier 4.02a - Incorporated amendment 1, kh formula (already incorporated) Updated: Masonry Library 4.01a - Masonry amendment 1 (No change) Updated: Masonry Member 4.01a - Masonry amendment 1, kh formula (already incorporated) 4.1.1.6 (15-Aug-2012) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Components and core date (19-Jul-2012) Added: Input cell color in options Added: Section type saving for custom section Added: VSBlue color scheme to interface options Added: Sort for Unallocated section Fixed: Update of Project Title for new project after having an old project Fixed: Missed document changed when a dropdown entry changed only Fixed: Bolded titles on sheets other than the first missed Improved: Added additional Program Error Fault protection with Spreadsheet (EditMode, OnKeyPress) Improved: Empty trash prompt ignored if not saving the project Improved: If started in trial mode, using the key before the splash is removed reverts to full mode Improved: Basement walls 4.02 – added failure wedge customisation and additional options Improved: Steel T Lintel 4.03 – added horizontal deflection check Improved: Concrete Members 4.03e - Enabled manual deflection input when using analysis link Improved: Timber Floor Beam 4.04 (Application change – not template) – unseasoned custom section now reduces dimension by 3mm Updated: Masonry Library 4.01 – revised block strengths for solids, revised brick strengths and added new selections Updated: Masonry Bond-Beams 4.01 - Corrected R*max, changed f'cv to 1.3*f'm, corrected PL pos for defl Updated: Masonry Piers 4.02 - updated to AS3700-2011, added preview of cores and reinf't within hollow block cores Updated: Masonry Member 4.01 – updated to AS3700-2011, fully revised including robustness changes, Fire tab, kt uses t rather than tu (for multi leaf with piers) calckt for Table 7.2 now uses lower value rather than upper value for piers Updated: Steel Welds 4.01 – Incorporated AS 4100 - Amndt 1 (weld categories and tensile strengths, fu grade 8.8 < 16mm) Updated: Bolt & Weld Reference 4.01 – Revised weld to AS4100 amend. 1 Updated: Cleat Plate 4.01 – Revised weld to AS4100 amend. 1, added weld type specification, min. V*, revised reference Updated: Steel Member Design 4.01 – Updated bearing incl. AS4100 amend. 1 (added SHS&RHS bearing) Updated: Steel bolts V4.01 - Amended reference to include Steel Strutures - Amendment 1, fu for < 16mm dia. HS reduced Fixed: Shelf Angle 4.01 – Revised weld to AS4100 amend. 1, corrected top weld tension for UA, added geometric warnings, corrected defl. Fixed: Concrete Member 4.03d – Corrected colour of torsion ratios and page size, manual deflections now catered for Fixed: PFC and Angle 4.02 – Corrected angle property calculation for Mp, corrected offset direction for angle calculation of Ix Fixed: Concrete Column 4.01b - Corrected input for load type affecting ?l on FRL tab Fixed: Sleeper Walls 4.03 – Corrected classification descriptions, incorporated Fn to design moment, set cohesion phi for insitu to 0.7 for footing Fixed: Retaining Walls 4.00b – A water level of 0mm now means no water, remove fn value reducing the restoring (applied in overturning), added fn to sliding Fixed: Two-way Slabs 4.01c - Corrected formula for ίx when ratio of ly/lx > 2 Fixed: Steel Floor beam 4.02a – corrected display of vibration warning when turned off Fixed: Steel T Lintel – 4.03 – revised Bx value for monosymmetric section 4.1.1.5 (10-Apr-2012) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: Components and core date (22-Feb-2012) Added: version number added in top ribbon bar Updated: Changed ping interval in the network to 15 seconds Updated: Propping 4.02a – corrected margins Updated: Wind 4.03a – Removed error when using custom importance Updated: Bulk Piers and beams 4.02b – Corrected description when using circular piers Updated: Two-Way Slabs: 4.01a – Limited overhang to L/4 Updated: Concrete Members 4.03c - Updated xo & yo to consider actual covers (rather than maximum) Updated: Concrete member (internal) Corrected bars diagram in top of beam when requires second row Updated: Flat Slabs 4.01b – removed reference to hidden bottom cover variable set to 30 (affected ds) Updated: Walls 4.01c – corrected page overflow Updated: Masonry Bondbeam 4.00b (not changed) – corrected power 1/3 to superscript Updated: Masonry – Updated note terminology on robustness tab in notes area. Added: support for G31 and G32 to derive k9 in timber templates Updated: Altered the method by which updates are reported (no longer offers to download modules) Fixed: Disabled the attempted rename of a protected worksheet if double click on the tab Fixed: display of page navigation and model view tabs (should not be visible) Fixed: In developer mode corrected multiple authorisation requests on same lock Added: no connection messages added to Resources and updates button Fixed: removed navigation visibility on View bar when desktop visible Fixed: tip updated for changing AutoSave Folder in options when directory changed Fixed: summary creation after preview has occurred Updated: PDF component Updated: Word Component 4.1.1.4 (19-Dec-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed:Concrete 4.03b: Corrected picture when using analysis result (showing comp face) Fixed: Concrete 4.03b: Ast required calculation, removed side cl for exposure for slab Added: Option added to skip warning on transfer between steel and timber Added: Option added to skip warning on member upgrade Fixed: MoveDocument to trash failed if Trash folder deleted by user Improved: RemoveTrash function exits if no trash Improved: Missing document now removed on prompt rather than re-linking Improved: Conversion added for timber importance when upgrading older templates Fixed: Renaming a closed document does not show the “Not Saved” flag in the project tree Changed: SaveAll dcouments enabled if project editable (not current document) Added: Copy into same section (rather than Current section) option Updated Earthquake 4.00b: Earthquake ?c 0.3 factor added to dropdown (cl 6.2.2) Added: Descriptions (line 2) for the recent items Improved: Backups option description Removed: AutoSave options (default action) Added: Copying a document changes the Author to the current Author Added: Can change Author name from project tree using multi-select also Removed: Prompt for project save changes (redundant) Improved: Print Project and export project names changed to Print All/Export All Improved: Print Project and export project adds a question dialog Fixed: Calculator when DTR had no parameter resulted in endless loop Added: Masonry Pier 4.01: added diagram, corrected depth to steel for rectangular sections Added: Net Framework 2.0 SP2 detection 4.1.1.3 (2-Dec-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Added header to Reinf’t tab of Industrial pavements Fixed: T Lintel live load deflection used Iy not Ix 4.1.1.2 (28-Nov-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Improved: Added additional trap for SSG paint exception "red cross" Fixed: Masonry Bondbeams block select fixed Fixed: Footer date stamp not printing 4.1.1.1 (21-Nov-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Improved: Update detection Fixed: Steel to timber excludes transfer of grade variable Fixed: Summary showed analysis ribbon Improved: Revised protection from SSG control corruption on dialog pick Fixed: Project print or export missed header Updated: Roof beam live load reactions when alt pll critical Improved: Update detection and download for application Corrected: Ability to renew lock subscription if unlicensed version installed Corrected: Visibility of main wires direction flag in concrete mesh dialog fixed 4.1.1.0 (16-Nov-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Rename and Delete sections re-enabled Fixed: Edit externally for word and excel reinstated Improved: Clarification note in setup input text item Added: Concrete Member 4.03a ductility override Added: Timber to Steel Roof beam, floor beam, propped beam and linked Analysis swaps Improved: Linked analysis from member design renames friendly Improved: Save all documents before schedule output Fixed: Thumbviewer missing for PDFs Improved: Summary naming and asks for deleting old summary if present Improved: Summary adds description and notes if attached to the member Fixed: Summary now outputs in same order as the project tree Added: Description for document and section added as tooltip on project tree Fixed: Potential problems with startup dialog showing twice during application start Improved: Preview for backstage speed Improved: Preview clarity Corrected: Composite 4.01a cell reference for ribs parallel to beam in serviceability Improved: No longer prompts for saving changes to document (automatically does this) Removed: Option for 2 layers in concrete mesh selection for Concrete Member removed Added: Masonry 4.00c - Added variables for leafs, cavity widht, block and load, removed properties for editing Improved: Connection to licensemanager does disconnect to LM before gaining seat on next connect Added:
in description prints the section name Improved: date conversion improvement for date formats containing “-“ characters (OS preferences) 4.1.0.0 (1-Nov-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Updated: New license and network handling Added: Section sorting Added: Multi-select section unlocking/locking/printables Improved: Update using file dates Fixed: Update display on desktop for wind Fixed: Date format saved to Editing.xml Improved: Added Editing.xml to project as soon as it is saved Improved: Schedule formatting Corrected: Print order for project export Corrected: Regeneration of analysis graphs before printing Removed: ShellExplorer due to unpredictable problems Updated: Haunches - Added options for allow rafter and use critical Updated: Panel props - Added option for non-shared prop pads Improved: Concrete columns goal seek improved Added: Metro style Improved: support for higher font sizes Removed: unnecessary window items in form creation to speed startup Added: Ribbonbar expander toggle 4.0.1.3 (16-Aug-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Weight of timber sections in select dialog Fixed: Compact section transfer for Steel member Fixed: Progress div/0 error causing exception Updated: Steel library properties 4.0.1.2 (10-Aug-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Section renaming updates member if altered case Fixed: Custom reset fixed on cell reset if default Fixed: Corrected member kt 4.0.1.1 (1-Jul-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Screen flicker 4.0.1.0 (1-Jun-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Added: Project printing and printables Added: Print open documents Added: Project Summary Added: AS3600 Concrete standard Added: Tabbing between editable fields Improved: Member document locking Added: PDF importing Improved: Lock handling 4.0.0.9c (16-May-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Remote license asking for update removed 4.0.0.9b (16-May-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Copy of closed member 4.0.0.9a (15-May-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Timber Library 4.01 GL18 design sizes 4.0.0.9 (9-May-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Added: project sections can no longer use the "&" character Added: Wind code changes to AS1170.2-2010 4.0.0.8c (16-May-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Remote license asking for update removed 4.0.0.8b (16-May-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Copy of closed member 4.0.0.8a (15-May-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Timber Library 4.01 GL18 design sizes 4.0.0.8 (2-May-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Removed: Jam.Shell component for a number of users who are incompatible 4.0.0.7 (10-Jan-2011) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: splash with name Name & name missing the "&" Added: ability to remotely update the licensee name Added: repository support Added: Disabled section names with non-system charcters for folders Fixed: Default status of unopened project set to not-completed rather than completed Improved: Changed the initials algorithm to allow hypehnated and doubled spaced names. ie "Harry Carlin-Smith"="HC-S", "The Tank"="T T" Changed: Save document called before copy document Fixed: Moved document now moved back to old spot when relocated Fixed: Moving multiple projects from sections now supported! Added: Ctrl open on desktop allows older versions to open 4.0.0.6 (16-Nov-2010) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: Detection of 32/64 bit OS Fixed: Detection of dependancy versions Fixed: Removing trash item individually now deleted item from folder Added: Prompt for download of multiple updates 4.0.0.5 (15-Nov-2010) Fixes and improvements ================================================================================ Fixed: PDF Page Out Fixed: PDF Page removal Fixed: BackStage Preview display (not showing) Changed: Properties names to "_mm" & "_px" Changed: Image banner any size for logo added Removed: Licensee stamp from documents other than member designs Fixed: Recover document into found section folder (rather than setting to Unallocated) Added: Purlins into steel library Added: Rate to concrete modules Improved: Handling of STK Writer if failed to install (still prints to printers) 4.0.0.4 (29-Oct-2010) Initial CD Release ================================================================================ Changed: Dependance of Netframework 4.0 changed to 2.0 to correct PDF viewing bug. 4.0.0.3 (25-Oct-2010) Network Beta update for LM ================================================================================ Fixed: LM connect to remote rather than local end point 4.0.0.2 (23-Oct-2010) Demo release ================================================================================ Added: Default zoom setting in options Fixed: Minor bug fixes Updated: RemoteLicense handling 4.0.0.1 (11-Oct-2010) Beta maintenance update ================================================================================ Fixed: Adding an externally viewed PDF when no association exists failed Added: Option for warning for copying into project folder Added: Option for no backups in AutoSave options Added: Option for node double click renames in project tree Added: Double clicking active document in the project tree renames (option) Fixed: More than the active document is bold in the project tree Fixed: Disabled moving of open PDF document Fixed: Backstage Print tab now hidden when the document is not printable Fixed: Numbers format drop down now works properly Added: Added demo mode Fixed: Minor bug fixes Fixed: Staff manager - Tested for cancel in password dialog Fixed: Staff Manager - editing of the administrator (Security level) Added: PreviewControl - Escape to cancels measure and extents mode Updated: Dialog Boxes - Order of buttons changed to [Yes No OK Cancel] Fixed: Various - Minor bug fixes 4.0.0.0 (27-Aug-2010) Initial Beta Release ================================================================================