CADEsuite Release Notes
Build 8165 (11-9-24)
CADEwind
1. Fixed – calculation of wind pressures not shown for building type = Canopy.
2. Fixed – Free roof calculation correctly refreshes roof width after change of pitch
CADEcomp
1. Fixed – Issue with calculation of axial loads on symmetrical sections (CHS, SHS, RB) – relevant after B8090 only
2. Fixed – Issue of shear stress calculation of laminated timber beams when a lamination Type of ‘None’ applied.
3. Fixed – Issue relating to calculation of Iyy for laminate timber beam when loaded about the y-axis.
4. Added hole check for glue laminated beams.
5. Fixed - issue with adding holes to Steel sections
Build 8132 (22-8-24)
CADEcomp
1. Fixed - Issue with laminated timber sections with incorrect properties
Build 8123 (15-8-24)
CADEcomp
1. Fixed - Rare issue of calculation of allowable bendings moment when NO restraints (other than supports) are defined.
2. Revised - Calculation of built-up section properties
Build 8108 (7-8-24)
CADEcomp
1. Fixed – Issue with calculation of inverted ‘^’ beams
Build 8103 (5-8-24)
CADEcomp
1. Fixed – Calculation of built up sections properties error.
Build 8101 (2-8-24)
CADEwind
1. Revised length measurements to use system rounding function to display 'distance' results
Build 8099 (1-8-24)
CADEcomp
1. Fixed - Issue with axial load being applied twice when entered from Applied loads grid. (Bug with Build 8090)
2. Fixed – Issues of Axial load stresses not checked for timber column loads (Bug with Build 8090 only)
CADEwind
1. Fixed – Issue with mono pitch free roofs where leeward roof area pressure not correct for pitches 0-15 deg inclusive.
2. Fixed Build 8090 (24-7-24)
CADEcomp
1. Fixed – Issue with I joist shear deflection not drawn correctly
2. Added feature to check connection design in timber when applied moments occur other than at supports
3. Added feature to include anti-split plates for timber connections
4. Fixed Issue with failure to re-calculate all after copying a built-up section
5. Added f/F result for holes in manufactured I-Beams to calculation summary
6. Fixed issue with f/F bending for Solid sawn timbers not correctly shown on calculation reports.
Build 8050 (4-7-24)
CADEsuite
1. Added feature to display project ‘Brief’ when a job is opened (Can be de-activated use a System option)
CADEcomp
1. Fixed - Issue with bending stress calculation not correct for laminated timber beams (issue relates to Build 8036 only)
2. Fixed – Issues for shear deflection incorrectly calculated for Manufactured ‘I’ beams
3. Fixed – Rare issue with support fastener stress calculations not correctly displayed.
4. Fixed – Issue with lamination notes not correctly assigned.
5. Added transfer of manufacturer’s installation notes for I-Beam to schedule
Build 8036 (25-6-24)
CADEsuite
Clarified issue in Help of USB lock not being recognised when using Windows 11 due to increase security measures.
CADEwind
Fixed issue with wind load in free roof calculations
CADEcomp
1. Added option to transfer span data to other marks.
2. Vertical mark list slider value is now retained between sessions.
3. When copying marks, the Mark label is copied to the new mark and incremented. eg., after copying mark ‘B1’ the copied mark label is incremented to became initially ‘B11’
4. Fixed – Built up steel sections now able to be loaded about y-axis.
5. Fixed – Lamination fixing details now not checked if disabled in Model System data.
6. Fixed – Rare issue of hole reinforcement details not showing on 2D beam image.
7. Lamination detail notes revised
8. Fixed – Rare issue of incorrect reaction transfer when applied directly over an internal support.
9. Fixed – Issue with Creep factor for DL’s not correctly determined when LC = ‘M’,’S’ or ‘D’
10. Fixed – Issue when copying Marks with ‘M’ Load cases, which resulted in the copied mark not be fully calculated.
11. Fixed – rare issue of shear force diagram not correctly drawn at location of point loads.
CADEbrace
1. Fixed issue when setting origin for spans and construction line drawing when such elements are the first entity placed on a drawing plane.
Build 7777 (10-10-23)
CADEbrace
1. Added feature to allow scaling of select elements on a drawing plane.
2. Add feature to save selected elements as a model for use on other planes and projects
3. Added feature to enable saved models to be inserted to a selected point.
CADEcomp
1. Fixed rare issue of not being able to print full project even though project calculates OK.
2. Added fasteners failure condition to CADEcomp calculation summary.
3. Improved/added calculation options for checking laminated beams and columns.
4. Fixed action diagrams display of moving loads when applied to Mark Alternate Geometry.
Build 7690 (17-8-23)
CADEcomp
1. Bearing checks not correct for laminated timbers – Fixed.
2. Basic checks for holes in timber I-Joists activated.
Build 7680 (8-8-23)
CADEcomp
1. Issue related to printing CADEcomp members using CADEprint - Fixed.
CADEsuite
1. Issue relating to entering of demo password. – fixed
Build 7676 (4-8-23)
CADEcomp
1. Added feature to check eccentric loading to fastener groups as supports. Refer Bearing fastener editor for additional options.
2. Applied moment action always shown as zero on detailed reports – fixed.
3. 3D Image not showing restraints to correct edge – fixed.
4. Hole reinforcement not showing correct options for steel beams – fixed.
5. Web stiffeners not drawn correctly on 3D image for PFC – Fixed.
6. Various Issues with plywood material properties not correctly calculated – fixed.
7. Issue with large hole size (>25mm) and number off not being validated correctly – fixed.
8. Web stiffener size selection drop-down lists not displaying – fixed.
9. Location of bearing plate for point loads not correctly shown on 2D image. – Fixed.
CADEwind
1. Wind Direction icon always point in same direction for Mono pitch roofs - Fixed
2. Addition of Image scale ratio applied to result images when shown on screen
3. Surface pressures for Mono pitch roofs not transferred to CADEload – fixed.
Build 7639 (4-7-23)
CADEcomp
1. Issue relating to cantilever deflections not displayed correctly (in B7635 only) – Fixed
2. Issue relating to connection stresses at supports not displayed on Results Summary - Fixed.
3. Lamination details printed to schedule revised to eliminate duplicates.
Build 7635 (30/6/23)
CADELoad
1. Issue relating to applying DL’s form not creating ‘Modify for Pitch’ option – fixed
CADEwind
1. Roof pitch limited to 30 deg pitch except for mono pitch free roofs (to cater for solar panel loads) Note: pitches over 30 deg are outside scope of code so users are advised to use with caution.
CADEcomp
1. Results for hole calculations in timber not showing correct tension perp to grain when using NZ method. – Fixed.
2. Correction factor for ratio of hole depth to total section depth add to calculation of tensile stress perp to grain for NZ Design Method.
3. Position of hole reinforcement screws in timber relaxed for timber thickness of odd thickness eg 45mm, 63mm etc
4. Validation check added to ensure marks assigned to schedules are correctly applied.
5. Reactions from marks rotated at +/- 90 degrees failed to be transfers to supporting members – Fixed.
6. Issue relating to selection of mark reactions from members not assign to a schedule – fixed.
7. Added system option to optionally check for supply length for timber.
Build 7624 (8/5/23)
CADEcomp
1. Line thickness on 2D drawings too large when printing to PDF or Hardcopy printer – Fixed.
2. Revisions to calculation method for rectangular holes in timber beams.
Build 7611 (28-4-23)
CADEcomp
1. f/F bending stress not shown in stress summary report – Fixed
CADEload
1. Wind loads for Free Walls not transferred from CADEwind - fixed
Build 7605 (24-4-23)
CADEfoot
1. Issue of mark selection from drop down list in Load Editor not working – Fixed
CADEwind
1. Amend reports to show current version of codes used.
2. Roof surface pitch increase to Max of 60 deg. -Note this is outside scope of AS1170.2. (Refer to help system for details)
Build 7588 (11-4-23)
CADEsuite
1. Further improvements for handling hi-res screens.
CADEcomp
1. Issue with notch calculation error – fixed.
2. Timber material data files revised to include check on available supply length.
3. Allowable Hole reinforcement materials types added to timber database.
4. Hole reinforcement orientation not correctly shown -fixed.
5. Additional bearing checks made for LVL on flat for I-Beams.
6. Occasional issues with screw reinforcement shank diameters not being saved – fixed.
7. Issue relating to multiple load locations not applied when calculated spacings not an integer value – fixed.
8. Issue relating to load locations defined as about center ‘c’ not applied for location left of centre – fixed.
Build 7426 (30-11-22)
CADEsuite
1. Further improvements for handling hi-res screens.
CADEcomp
1. Added C & Z Cold formed properties calculated.
2. Revised Cold formed design checks for sections under direct axial compression.
3. Revised bearing fastener calculation details for timber when marked as not continuous.
4. Fixed Issue of fastener group reduction factor being shown when not applicable.
Build 7377 Beta (14-10-22)
CADEcomp
1. Revised calculation of Moment Amplification factor αm for Steel Design to correct conservative allowable moment for cases where minimal or no discrete restraints specified - fixed
2. Steel column biaxial stress result omitted in design & critical summary – fixed.
CADEfoot
1. Results for lateral loads on square and rectangular ‘driven’ piles not shown - fixed
Build 7360 Beta (4-10-22)
CADEsuite
1. Issue relating to user selection list not showing fully on high resolution (3K & 4K) Screens – Fixed.
2. General improvements to font size handling on 3K & 4K screens.
3. Use of Tab key extended to include control buttons (OK, Cancel, Help etc) on input screens.
CADEcomp
1. Timber lamination settings revised to allow minimum fastener length to be user defined where lamination thickness prevents adequate embedment to meet intent of AS1684.
2. Issue with default baseplate material not being correctly assigned – fixed.
3. Allowable bearing checks extended to include I-beam flange crushing where LVL flanges are used.
A revised Timber Material is now available from Material File Downloads (Note: Can only be used with Build 7312 or later)
Build 7331 (beta)
1. Issue when editing System Data - fixed
2. Improvements to user name validation
CADEcomp
1. Lateral loads on LVL beams now calculates bearing area correctly.
Build 7312
CADEsuite
1. Softlock license now allows for 3 days use while disconnected from internet.
CADEcomp
1. Updated timber files to current timber Manufacturer’s lists and properties. Most LVL timbers now have properties for bending & compression ‘on-flat’ to allow for use as wall top & bottom plates. Note the added timber properties are ONLY applicable/available for Build 7295 and later. Installing this update will also install the revised timber file.
2. Schedule previews now correctly display CAD output files as single page/list for each schedule.
3. Members imported from Frame analysis packages able to have end cut condition set from within CADEcomp. The end cut adjustments use the imported node to node length as the base length.
4. Lamination Fastener lengths able to able to be assigned for all fasteners types.
5. Number of imported reactions increased to 500. Group Member f/F now able to be sorted ascending/descending, with option to delete loads from passed/failed marks. (refer help)
6. Base plate selection editor now allows for selected size to be considered as ‘on flat’. (This negates the need for having section sizes with depth less than width)
7. I-Beam deflection calculation error for multi-span beams – fixed
8. Error in Calculation of steel beam allowable moment relating to αs (build 6297) – Fixed
9. Punching shear checks for flooring not working – fixed (for point load on flooring <= 30mm thick, located not over supports)
CADEwind
1. Racking forces now calculated for Infilled ends of free gable roofs.
2. Allowable Mono pitch free roofs design pitch increased from 30 to 90 deg, with pressures in this range interpolated. This is only applicable to wind at 90 deg and must be used with engineering judgment, as is outside current scope of AS1170.2. This has been implanted to cater for solar array wind loading static or tracking systems.
Build 7231
CADEsuite
1. Added system default options for schedule column headers. NOTE: this feature is ONLY applied on the creation of new projects.
CADEconnect
1. Joint output plate details set holes in plates to specified bolt diameters – Fixed to include hole oversize.
2. Added inclusion of flange stiffeners to increase weld length for RHS & SHS material types.
CADEcomp
1. CAD schedule preview able to be pre-viewed using included CADE DXF/DWG viewer.
2. Issue relating to changes to welding Residual stress type for Inverted ‘T’ beam – fixed.
Build 7217
CADEcomp
1. Batten locations not recalculated for some section types when exiting Restraints editor - fixed
Build 7214
CADEsuite
1. Network license details occasionally reports no licenses available when hardlock not found – advice message amended.
2. After update, program erroneously reports SoftLoc not found when no SoftLoc file exists – fixed.
CADEcomp
1. Issue converting projects created pre 2016, results in multiple exception errors when displaying member loading image – Fixed
Build 7203
CADEsuite
1. Improvements to drawing default page border by the addition of user defined line width in Print Options.
2. Superfluous comma’s removed from address header display.
CADEcomp
1. Improvement to schedule preview – schedule width now correctly adjusted to fit screen dialog width.
Build 7183
CADEsuite
1. Issues relating incorrect font sizes when to printing to Adobe PDF and like PDF writers & High res printers - Fixed
CADEcomp
1. Issue when adding new mark where the options Ancillary, Comp, Frame failed to display in the mark editor dialog – Fixed.
2. Error when adding an alternate size when the existing primary mark is an engineered wood product – fixed
3. Zxx & Ixx incorrectly defined for nail laminated timber beams – fixed (Issue in Build 7153 only)
CADEwind
1. Issue when selecting alternate Wind actions and internal pressures when calculating Racking forces – fixed
2. Added option to define the ceiling space as enclosed – when applied, internal pressures are not applied to roof surfaces.
3. Accuracy of printed results now able to be controlled by System Rounding settings.
Build 7153
CADEsuite
1. Further improvements for High resolution screens
2. Error when adding multiple user names - Fixed
CADEcomp
1. Issue when checking laminated timber sections as columns (studs) – fixed.
2. Rare issue when refreshing loading input grid resulting in error - fixed
3. Revised lamination notes on schedule.
Build 7117
CADEsuite
1. Further improvements for High resolution screens
2. Added option to copy system data when adding or creating a new user.
CADEcomp
1. Added System option to wrap load magnitude input string over 1 or more lines in detailed reports & Truncates Magnitude string on report summaries.
This minimises overprinting on printed reports.
2. Bug when defining shear fastener and locations for beams comprising multiple laminations – Fixed
NOTE: This design check can be disabled – at your own peril – in the System Data>Preferences…
3. Bug in magnitude calculation when multiple equations with multiple parts are entered – fixed.
4. Error in section properties when checking EA and UA designs - fixed
Build 7105
CADEcomp
1. Revisions to result reports relating to ‘T’ beam design methodology.
2. Bearing fastener details revised for greater clarity on schedule
3. Deselected load lines are now NOT shown on the results summary or detailed reports.
Build 7095
CADEsuite
1. General improvements to screen layouts for High Resolution Screens
2. Improvements to SoftLoc implementation with addition of License suspension to all transfer to alternate computer
CADEcomp
1. Rare Issue relation to error (index out of range) when Lateral load cases fail to align with Gravity cases – Fixed.
2. Expansion of design summary results form for Bi-Axial bending of timber beams.
3. Issue relating to using keyboard up/down arrows to vary selection of size/dimension in active drop down list - Fixed
Build 7076
CADEcomp
1. Displayed number of nails required for bearing>Nail>Strap incorrect for both sides – fixed
2. Y-Y axis labels incorrect on 2D section image - fixed.
3. Column restraints for X & Y axis always shown as if X-axis – fixed.
Build 7071
CADEsuite
1. Improvements to Hi-Res display
CADEcomp
1. Issue when cancelling reaction selection dialog when Load Magnitude editor is displayed – Fixed.
2. Built up sections always included full section properties for strength check irrespective of option selected. – fixed.
3. Addition line items added to schedule that are common to multiple geometric loads removed.
4. Selection of saved load combination groups now selected as active on double click.
CADEwind
1. 2D graphics not correctly scaled to fit - Fixed.
2. 2D wall views now drawn with view always from outside.
Build 7042
CADEsuite
Improvements
1. An option to remove SoftLoc registration from the current computer has been added to the Register options list.
(This option only takes affect AFTER the SoftLoc removal request is received by CADE Systems by email.)
CADEcomp
1. Feature: Added system option to disable Inter lamination shear checks
2. Feature: Limit on maximum applied reactions moved as an option to System Data.
Build 7033
CADEwind
Bug fix
1. Fixed issue when calculation horizontal racking forces when roof pitch set of zero.
2. Issue relating to applying solar panels to curve roof surfaces and determining racking forces. – fixed.
CADEcomp
Bug fix
1. Error in calculation of Allowable moments in thin walled SHS’s. – Fixed.
2. Issue relating to laminated member where loads are applied about minor axis. - Fixed
3. Moment capacity of laminated timber beams not shown correctly on detailed calculations – fixed.
4. Removed basic assumption that the web of inverted ‘T’ beams is fully restrained (by brickwork).
This means that previous design checks on inverted ‘T’s may fail unless full restraint is applied to the top edge.
Build 7024
CADEsuite
Bug fix
1. Fixed issue with Adobe Pro writer not creating document.
2. Updated Email send procedure.
Build 6998
CADEsuite
Features
Added option to allow SoftLoc duration to be extended using user input Registration number.
Bug Fix
Rare issue with printing to hardcopy printers failing or incorrect paper size and orientation selected – fixed.
Build 6993
CADEsuite
Bug Fixes
Revised username validation to include ‘new’ as partially included in a surname as acceptable.
Reworked screens layouts and fonts to suit high resolution screens – work in progress
Added Features
1. Registration/user validation now able to optionally controlled by proprietary SoftLock© software. Refer to help system for more details. (Requires internet connection to setup). Softlock licenses are locked to a nominated computer and are time limited. – Refer to Help for more details.
CADEcomp
Added feature:-
1. Added ability to create an alternate load case geometry.
This feature enables the nomination of a LC to have different support locations depending on the direction of loading. An example of this the case of top plates supported on regularly spaced stud (eg 450 c/c) , but for the case of uplift the location of the tie downs is at 1800 c/c. – Refer to help for more information.
2. Separated support type Masonry wall into Clay Brick and Concrete block options.
This now allows for the reduced shell thickness of concrete block as effective bearing area for fasteners. Ref to Help for more details.
3. Added Punching shear check for flooring materials when concentrated point loads applied.
Added design check for fasteners required to transfer shear loads between parallel timber laminations – uses defined load height to determine shear transfer requirements. NOTE: This design check can be disabled – at your own peril – in the System Data>Preferences…
Bug fixes:
1. Issue of manufactured timbers eg Tec beam, I beams etc., not able to be drawn on schedule. Fixed.
2. Occasional issue of not being able to replace material data with an alternate size during validation. Fixed
3. When Missing load data was determined was unable to cancel operation – fixed.
4. Issue relating to Y-Axis loads occasionally not calculated for HR sections – fixed
5. Issue when loading ‘old’ projects. Some options not correctly converted – fixed
6. N-N & P-P axis shown at correct location on 2D view for angle sections. (requires update of Steel material data) Refer to Help for method to update material properties individually.
7. X-X & Y-Y shown at correct location for non-symmetrical sections. Eg inverted T, Cold formed ‘C’ etc.
8. Issue relating to revised combination template values not saved unless load case heading revised - Fixed
CADEwind
Added/Improved Feature:-
1. Racking forces now displayed for each level in multilevel enclosed buildings.
2. Racking Force now includes load associated with the depth of fascia.
CADEconnect
Added/improved features:-
1. Able to copy bolt & weld details from top to bottom flanges and vice-versa.
2. Added flange stiffeners for SHS & RHS section enabling ‘longer’ flange welds.
CADEprint
Bug Fix
1. Fixed issue of total pages shown on Compliance forms different from computations header form.
Build 6788
CADEcomp
Added Feature:--
Due to the occasional case of manufacturer’s withdrawal of products from the Australian market (In this case HySpan LVL products), all materials now have an option relating to ‘Preferred’ material status. Material marked as non-preferred, a now shown as ‘greyed’ in all selection lists. Optionally, via a system option, non-preferred materials can be excluded from selection lists.
Build 6760
CADEcomp
1. Rare issue with non-application of multiple reactions using the ‘M’ load case option – fixed
2. Issue with Load Case Headings falsely being declared as missing – fixed.
Build 6758
CADEcomp
1. Issue with single span with rigid supports at both ends not calculating moments correctly – fixed
2. Rare issue when checking of Bi-axial bending and axial tension occasionally failing – fixed.
3. Modified imported frame selection procedure to reduce chance of selecting wrong model type which results in a warning message.
Build 6727
CADEcomp
1. Issue with connection design check for uplift loads (no bolts found). – Fixed
2. Issue with plotting dynamic loads at selected locations - fixed
Build 6715
CADEsuite
1. Network hardlock not occasionally found in Build 6681 – Fixed (Added updated network driver)
CADEcomp
1. Occasional error relating to non-calculation of marks due to circular reference when applying/adding loads from reactions – fixed (Warning added)
2. Global displacement check enhanced to include cantilever members attached to beams and columns for both moment & torsion cases.
3. Added option for Auto-recalculate when checking member global deflections.
Build 6681
CADEcomp
1. Bearing editor not accessible from selected support pop up menu list – fixed
CADEconnect
1. Revised recommended minimum joint actions to align with AS4100-2020 recommendations.
2. Added feature to copy welds and bolt properties to other locations on current connection
Build 6676
CADEsuite
1. Occasional Issue when locating Network hard lock on a defined server with V4.0 - Fixed
CADEcomp
1. Issue when reading SpaceGass TXT files created with SG Version 12.0 or later – Fixed
2. Issue with calculation of multi-span C & Z section giving conservative results – fixed.
3. Issue with bearing areas for timber supports not correctly updating after change of section size – fixed.
CADEconnect
1. General refactoring and user interface improvements
2. Issue of connection angle not being correctly transferred when copying joints to a new Mark – fixed
3. Unable to enter user input joint loads with a negative value - Fixed
Build 6630
CADEcomp
1. Issue when deleting/editing Issue with error when placing lateral load on an inverted ‘T’ beam – fixed
2. Issues deleting/editing Client, Architect, builder data – fixed.
3. Issue deleting timber properties - fixed.
Build 6627
CADEcomp
1. Issue of not able to view critical calculations with near zero internal stresses due to divide by zero - Fixed
Build 6625
CADEcomp
1. Issue with laminated timber sections not being correctly analyzed – Fixed
2. Combination factors not able to be input with more to 1 decimal point – Fixed
3. Multiple deletions of load combination heading resulted in error – fixed.
4. Default install load combinations rationalized and all wind load serviceability factors set to 0.57.
5. Issue of not being able to read V3.5 database files – fixed.
Build 6603
CADEcomp
1. User defined loads not able to be edited – fixed.
Build 6601
CADEcomp
1. Issue with User define loads not being saved after edit – Fixed.
CADEbrace
2. Start location of added drawing entity not correctly translated during pan or zoom – fixed.
Build 6598
CADEcomp
1. Issue with Recover/Erase deleted marks list not showing deleted marks - fixed
2. Issue in detailed calculation report not showing manufactured Material Dynamic data details when selected for calculation. – Fixed.
Build 6595
CADEsuite
1. Added feature to enable PDF and/or Spread sheets to be opened for viewing while working with CADEsuite modules as ‘stay on top’ viewer. This enable users to have reference documents directly accessible while calculating their current project. The link to the selected file is maintained between sessions.
2. Implemented screen control functionality for high resolution monitors (3K & 4K)
3. Default background colours for input fields now are ‘not black’. (so as to not be same as text colour)
CADEcomp
1. Web buckling critical stress check not shown on results summary or detailed computations forms – Fixed.
2. Support crushing checks not shown on detailed or summary report (although correctly checked and flagged with red ‘X’ if the relevant failure mode.) - Fixed
3. Added graphical feature to show link to marks supporting other marks e.g. R1 > B3. Reaction R1 is applied to B3. This feature allows you to ‘see’ the load path created.. (Note the load paths can also be seen in the 3D view and the ‘Floating Mark List’ – features that have been available since Adam was a pup)
4. The location of notches are now shown graphically in the Notch editor form. Notches are drawn true to shape & location on the 2D viewer.
5. Calculation of G40 for notches in error for shallow notched ie dn<0.1xD -> Fixed
6. When applying holes to laminated timber sections, properties at location of hole incorrectly calculated for laminated conditions other than fastener type = ‘none’ - Fixed.
7. Section Properties for laminated timber design not correctly displayed on detailed results form – Fixed
8. Occasion error ‘Index out of range’ when adding point loads – Fixed.
9. Bearing stresses not correct for laminated sections other than ‘None’ or ‘Glued’ sections – fixed.
10. Calculation of allowable axial load on double Cold Form sections incorrect (conservative) – Fixed.
11. Bearing stresses not checked using depth of section for lateral loads – fixed.
12. Load combination ‘DL only’ now causes all strength and serviceability checks to be carried out using the defined DL factors.
13. Added option in Load Combination Case editor to force applied load to be about major axis when member is rotated.
CADEbrace
1. Dimensions can now be added to a selected line/span/wall after selection of the entity.
2. The member load definition editor is now resizable
3. When adding details to a 2D view, zoom windows are now locked until ESC or Finish is selected.
4. User defined hot keys have now been implemented. (limited scope)
5. 3D Alignment properties (x, y offset and rotation) are now able to be re-assigned to default section model directly from the 3D view.
6. Trimming a span, wall or construction line to a construction line failed – Fixed
7. Visible face of design elements now shown on 2D view as scaled dimensions
CADEfoot
1. Added overturning & sliding check for shallow pads or pads and strip footings on ground
CADEwind
1. Added solar panel loads due to wind for closed rectangular and free Roofs.
2. Added curved roof profile for enclosed buildings. .
3. Returns added to free walls & hoardings.
4. Wind on Pole option removed (temporarily).
CADEprint
1. Opening screen not refreshing so that default selection fields are not visible – fixed.
Build 5888
CADEcomp
1. New à Due to the likelihood of excessive crushing deformation of LVL when applying concentrated loads to the side (or flat face) of LVL material, an addition parameter has been added to the timber material properties editor. This property is referred to as F’pf (ie Compression perp to grain on flat). Testing carried out suggests that this could be as low as 0.5 x F’p. This is the result of the use of low density material for the inner laminations of LVL and shows itself as excessive crushing deformation when loaded on flat. Eg., top or bottom plate
2. New à It has been determined by testing of LVL that the joint group for fasteners differs for bolted joints to that of nailed or screwed joists. For this reason, the timber properties database now allows two definable joint groups for the alternate fastener types. (This assumes nails and screws can be used in any of the exposed faces or edges, whereas bolts are more commonly used though the vertical face or side of the design member)
3. The support number/node not correctly shown for bearing and/or support crushing checks – Fixed.
4. The calculation of stresses in the vicinity of a taper using Working Stress Methodology provides a very conservative result à fixed.
5. Full results report for taper cut when check using Working stress methodology had error à fixed.
CADEbrace
1. New à Control setout location able to defined for floor joist layout origin.
Build 5830
CADEsuite
1. Issue relation to registration key not being applied to correct hardlock where a user has multiple Single user hardlocks – Fixed
2. Extra pages which include spreadsheet data, not able to be edited after exiting project – fixed.
3. New à Added option view update changes before installing.
CADEcomp
1. New à Added feature to allow addition of new schedules while reviewing schedule contents.
2. New à Revised built-up steel sections to include Full section properties for both X & Y Axis.
CADEconnect
1. New à Added joint actions input dialog to allow actions to be imported from other sources.
2. Modified method to adjust bolt length so that a minimum bolt length is always set.
Build 5810
CADEcomp
1. Calculation of notch strength for closing notches failed to set Mb = 0 -- Fixed.
2. Issue with shear check carried out at points closer than 1.5D from support when holes applied in same region. – fixed.
3. New à User defined option for ‘Snug’ holes when checking fastener connections. – Added.
4. Built up timber sections now fully implemented using modular ratio principles.
5. New à Added optional fastener types (Nail on Plates & Metal Straps)
CADEfront
1. Issue when copying pages while ‘Show Field names’ or ‘Show printable area’ active. – Fixed.
Build 5750
CADEcomp
1. Calculation of withdrawal capacity maximum stress ratio of SD Fasteners (Teks) occasional incorrectly displayed on summary – fixed.
2. Default setting for fastener pullout option changed to ‘false’.
3. Spelling corrections and hint updates.
Build 5748
CADEcomp
1. Issue with notch strength check erroneously using reduced section depth for G40 calculation – fixed
2. Issue with Marks using RLL in loading equations and applying connection design options failed – fixed
3. Issue Connection design where bolts through timber not displaying correct K factors in Full calculation report – fixed.
4. Issue where the critical connection design f/F shown for all load combinations – fixed.
5. Issue where applied reaction mark label shown multiple times on 2D loading diagram – fixed
Note: Timber material properties updated for LVL materials. Download from http://www.cadesystems.com.au/EndUserDownLoads.htm
Use the CADEcomp > File > Import > Materials (for more info on Importing data, refer to the Help)
Build 5740
CADEsuite
1. Warning added when re-saving Template files.
2. Process of direct allocation of database file to a given project revised.
3. Contents of project ‘Brief’ increased to 1000 characters
CADEcomp
1. Allowable hole location & size limits for LVL & GluLam Beams revised in line with recent recommendations. Ixx recalculated using reduce section properties due to holes.
2. Point load position (top, centre, bottom) shown on 2D view to provide visual feedback for correct stability calculation based on applied load height.
3. Applied reaction from select Marks, now shown as 2D section on loading image when option to ‘Show actual Cross Section’ is selected ‘ON’
4. Option to use modified minimum edge and end distances for bolts in timber added to Model System Options. (This option allows edge and end distance to be reduced to 2 x bolt diameter)
Build 5667
CADEcomp
1. Issue with axial & combined stress checks for Cold Formed sections - Fixed.
2. Deflection diagram for multiple span marks imported from 2 & 3D frame analysis not correctly considering intermediate node displacements – fixed.
3. Calculation checks for 2&3D frame where mark is rotated through 90 deg yielded conservative results – fixed.
CADEsuite
1. Backup up of System and Database data has been enhanced to allow for user creation of backup directory
CADEconnect
1. Joint data imported from CADEcomp members now able to be factored during assembly of load cases.
Build 5646
CADEcomp
1. Rare issue when converting V2 files to V3, where a mark is inclined (ie has a pitch), the mark SW is applied perpendicular rather than vertical leading to incorrect but conservative DL reactions – fixed.
Build 5644
CADEsuite
1. Schedule option viewer not being updated when changing from Screen to CAD display - Fixed.
Build 5642
CADEsuite
1. Minor bug fixes/spelling mistakes.
Build 5638
CADEcomp
Added Feature
1. The schedule display option has been improved to provide a print preview for the DXF, DWG output mode. This allows setting of the column widths using the CAD font selected.
Build 5636
CADEcomp
1. Rare Issue when wind loads transferred from CADEload when multiple UDL locations are specified.
2. Load location string is corrupted due to too many characters being generated in calculation string – Fixed
3. Imported 2D & 3D Frame results printout not page formatted correctly – fixed
4. Frame import co-ordinates checked for units of meters to avoid spurious errors due to inconsistent units.
5. Issue with load location (top, center, bottom) not considered correctly for Bottom loads - fixed
6. Rare issue with load combination headers duplicated when loads about X & Y axis combined with UDL1 or UDL2 where load magnitude values defined as 0 – fixed
7. Issue of critical load combination & location not automatically shown on detailed report – fixed.
8. Rare Issue with global reaction incorrectly resolved when mark rotated – fixed
9. Calculation of combined Moment & shear for Cold Formed sections in error (conservative) - fixed
CADEwind
1. Free roof types load extents not shown correctly – fixed.
2. For troughed free roof, roof surface load extents drawn over frame – fixed.
Added features
1. Bay spacing grid line label now defaults to single character (reduces clutter on drawings)
2. Bay label prefix now user definable independent for vertical and horizontal grid lines..
Build 5583
CADEcomp
1. Issue with Fastener 8.8 Bolt specification not saved after change – Fixed.
2. Issue with Correct fastener size no being shown on beam graphic – Fixed.
3. Occasional error when entering data on Load grid – fixed
CADEbrace
1. Added feature to display member’s cross-section for marks perpendicular to drawing plane.
2. Added option to change font styles and colour for member marks and other labels.
Build 5534
CADEcomp
1. Rare issue with Magnitude equation not being processed correctly – fixed.
Build 5520
CADEfront
1. Added option to set Note list order (E.g., Alphabetical, User defined)
CADEbrace
1. Added option to locate the origin of a floor penetration to the floor layout plan and transfer location to flooring details.
2. Floor penetration shape now able to be viewed on floor plan. (to enable check for conflicts with structural elements)
3. Added option to check for overlapping spans.
4. Bug - Paper size not retained between sessions - fixed.
CADEcomp
1. Added - Fastener details now able to be saved as model for future use.
CADEsuite
1. Occasional Issue with failing to find backup directory – Fixed.
Build 5502
CADEcomp
1. Schedule contents not complete on results preview (OK on DWG & DXF) – fixed
2. Steel material properties editor not calculating some section profiles – Fixed (Calculate button now not active for profiles not able to be calculated)
Build 5499
CADEcomp
1. Inputting additional inverted ‘T’ beams not possible (without a lot of trouble) - Fixed.
Build 5498
CADEsuite
1. Occasional Issue with copying backup files – Directory not able to be created – fixed.
CADEwind
1. Pressure calculated on leeward roof surface of enclosed buildings for roof pitch <10° not calculated over full extent – fixed
2. Sway loads not calculated correctly for leeward roof pitch <10°. - Fixed
CADEbrace
1. Added feature to copy groups of design elements in 3D view.
CADEfront
1. Error when cancelling changes from Notes list – fixed.
Build 5479
CADEcomp
1. Issue with wind parameter variables reverting to defaults when opening editor – fixed
2. Issue when copying or moving load lines from X to Y axis which led to misalignment of load combination cases – fixed.
Build 5464
CADEcomp
1. Schedule output to DXF & DWG have text overlapping horizontal lines – Fixed.
2. Skew nails added as option to fastener design checks
3. Embedment length capacities not based on support grade – fixed.
CADEbrace
1. Flooring area can have floor penetrations for which boundaries are constructions lined or span elements.
Build 5459
CADEcomp
1. Schedule output to spreadsheet format failed to include all marks – fixed.
2. Checking lamination fixings revised.
3. Revised check for taper cuts where taper angle less than 10 degs.
CADEbrace
1. Error when drawing wall to a selected span node location – fixed
CADEsuite
1. Path to project data is now shown on System> General tab.
Build 5438
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Marks occasionally omitted from Schedule when printing to PDF or Printer. – Fixed.
Error when entering UDL list values , if clicking in Row header cell – Fixed
K1 for beam action erroneously displayed as k1 for joints on Detailed calculations sheet
(Note: this was a print/display error only – actual stress results OK) – Fixed
Timber materials property editor resulting in error after deleting grade – Fixed
CADEwind Free standing roofs pressure values now generated (beta)
CADEconnect Applied action and result summary value not always displayed – Fixed.
CADEsuite Inserting an addition blank page into a PDF document fails – Fixed.
Features:
CADEsuite User email now added to user details. This can optionally be shown on the default page headers replacing the Registered Company email Address.
CADEcomp Revised simple joint check – Grade 4.6/s & 8.8/s bolts – Now User selectable
Auto selection of combination case headers for applied loads with case verification.
All reactions summed on design summary to provide improved load checking.
Timber material properties files enhanced with update record listing.
Member schedule now able to be exported as compatible excel xlxs file.
Build 5362
Bug fix
CADEcomp Issue with bearing stress for supporting material check under multiple Studs – Fixed
Member data extracted from frame models not shown correctly if rotated. Fixed.
Support data for reaction 2 set to ‘un-checked’ after copy – fixed.
Critical stress condition not always shown on detailed reports – fixed.
Trapezoid load pattern not correctly created when multiple loads applied – fixed
Bolt group not correct when moment action applied – fixed.
CADEfoot Skin friction not always considered for uplift conditions – fixed.
Features:
CADEcomp
Facility to apply multiple load combinations eg DL+0.4LL+WL added.
Refer ‘Multi-Combination Cases’ in Help for assistance in using this feature.
Build 5292
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Y-Axis load results displayed twice on Results Summary – Fixed.
Build 5285
Bug fixes
CADEcomp Issue with conservative results calculated for TecBeam – fixed
Issue when importing material data if option to view changes made is selected – fixed
Section properties not calculated correctly when applying MSF haunch to ‘I’ section – fixed.
SpaceGass member loads not imported & displayed – fixed.
When viewing imported material data directly from Import editor an error occurred on exit – fixed
Error occurred when deleting Steel material size from a group when less than 2 sizes existed – fixed.
Error when viewing Multiframe/SpaceGass/MicroStran data Frame import data – fixed
Issue with calculation of RLL effective area – fixed
Issue of incorrect Load Magnitude calculation if default SW string edited after entry - fixed
Issue with Load variables relating to spans which are set to zero resulting in RHS always being assumed a cantilever – fixed.
CADEbrace When copying Openings data, wall details not refreshed after copy – fixed
Copy of Draft span material data occasionally cause error – fixed
Wall lintel not shown extending to left and right of opening if Top jack studs selected to be drawn – fixed
On exit from CADEbrace occasional error when returning to Main Menu. - fixed
Features
CADEcomp Formula string input length for calculation of structural application factor increased to 255 characters.
Self Weight of Mark revised to read ‘SW’ whether beam or column selected.
Self weight string is not editable after entry.
CADEbrace Transparency option added to wall cladding material linked to individual wall frames
Drawing notes able to be rotated with multiple leaders from each note.
Leaders able to be multiple segments
Extent leaders able to be added with option end pointers, size and colours.
Support indicators added with option to be able to select visibility and colour.
Span end conditions (cut or extend) indicators added (with selectable visibility & colour)
Blocking details able to be added as continuous or multiple blocks.
Single & multiple Items able to be deleted using ‘Delete’ key after selection.
Short cut icons added to drawing and properties dialogs.
General Timber material data for TecBeam L15 revised. (revised timber material data available for download from www.cadesystems.com.au)
Build 5250
Bug fix
CADEcomp On creation of Alternative size for existing mark, restraint location erroneously reset – Fixed.
Occasional error when copying existing mark where mark was built-up section – fixed
Copy mark results in error if default data not correctly applied by user – fixed with work around
CADEsuite Addition of, or editing user name results in loss of default data applied for that user – fixed.
Build 5237
Bug fix
CADEcomp Occasional issue (index out of range) in load input editor when changing to a mark with more
load combinations and the last load row magnitude entered has been selected – fixed.
Issue with load location string equation duplicating on double click – fixed.
CADEwind Wind pressure extents on windward roof surface of dual pitch roof not correctly shown - fixed
Features
CADEcomp Load eccentricity offset dimension added to mark reaction selector
Option added to allow input of equation to define load area support for use when calculating Structural ‘Category’
CADEsuite Print option added to ‘hide’ user name on computation printouts. (via Print setup settings)
CADEbrace Additions to options to allow beam marks to be directly added to CADEcomp for analysis
Bearing reaction indicators add to show whether beam is supported or supporter.
Span end condition tags added to so support connection type.
Several addition drawing tools added – refer help.
Build 5191
Bug fix
CADEcomp Error when deleting schedules using the Schedule Editor - fixed
Build 5190
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Occasional error (index out of range) when point loads are applied ‘off’ the member.
(This occurred when a member is copied then shortened after loads are applied) – fixed.
Build 5186
Bug fix
CADEcomp Calculation of ‘T’ beams revised due to issues with buckling of thin webs.
Loads due to SW & inclined UDL & Point loads revised to provide lateral reaction result.
Material constant for timber not correctly set for Y-axis when number of X&Y axis spans not equal.
Index out of range error when clicking out of load grid extents during Load input – fixed
Steel beam bottom flange restraints erroneously set as top restraints on load reversal - fixed
Features
CADEcomp Steel properties amended to include residual stress condition (table 5.2 of AS4100)
Support conditions expanded to include roller supports (in local X-Axis direction)
Build 5134
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Full calculation report screen not completely shown when font set larger than 8 pt. Fixed
Occasional error when attempting saving edited project data (duplicate token) – fixed.
Features:
CADEsuite Open options expanded to allow menu screen to display without selecting a project.
Save file name now limited to 40 characters (to avoid occasional problems with long file names)
Build 5133
Bug Fix
CADEsuite Crash recovery file move to user temporary directory as defined by Windows O/S
(This should eliminate problem of ‘crash recovery file’ being set to read-only)
CADEcomp Error when loading projects where column member has been changed to Ancillary mark.
Printing 2 marks to a page not working in all cases – fixed.
Mark size ‘Adopt: ….’ not printing – Fixed.
Build 5128
Bug fix
CADEsuite Error when trying to select user created Computation form when none exist – Fixed
CADEcomp Recalculation not performed when users defined restraint locations revised – fixed
Axial reaction not correct (conservative) when loads of opposite sign entered – fixed.
(Axial loads due to column self weight now calculated & shown as UDL)
Double PFC section not drawn back to back - fixed.
Features
CADEcomp User definable minimum print font size added to allow to marks/page (where possible)
CADEbrace CADEcomp members able to directly added from 2D & 3D views.
Build 5055
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Timber Taper cut design checks reworked to provide ‘better’ results
Holes through timber member checks reworked.
Default material properties not set for Column base plates – fixed.
Steel column copy did not include base plate details – fixed.
CADEbrace Error when closing CADEbrace after deleting all floor data – fixed
Redo function occasionally clears 3D element display - fixed
CADEwind Free roof results not displayed correctly for all cases - fixed
Error in Free roof pressure co-efficients – fixed
Racking force calculation failed to include gable end area – fixed.
Features
CADEbrace Progress bars added for DXF/DGW import on large files
Some menu item labels revised to be in line with common drafting practice.
3D viewer added which can be distributed to clients along with their current project.
Option added to copy frame elements in 2D (rectangular) array.
Improvements to element selection and copy details options.
Walls now able to be truncated/extended to a roof plane.
Element merge (join) option added.
Build 5000
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Issue with occasionally not able to save material data files – finally fixed
Issue when attempting to assign Revision number to revision list – fixed.
Features
CADEwind Multiple levels able to be defined (o/a Building height option removed)
Build 4965
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Issue of Reaction summary not displaying when axial load applied about y-Axis Fixed
Features
CADEbrace Dimensions now able to be added to 2-D views
Build 4923
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Concrete bearing option now active
Build 4922
Bug fix
CADEcomp Occasional error when switching from simple display to complex if the complex member is a Frame member – fixed.
The mark label for combine point loads is now not shown as it can be confusing.
The axial compression stress of built up steel sections now considers the total section area.
Static deflecting ratio now shown on Result summary for all cases other than DL
Deflection ratio shown on details calculation report erroneous displayed – fixed
Error in calculation of combined shear & bending for multiple steel sections - fixed
Build 4916
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Issue with results of WIND variable not returning correct pressures – Fixed
Issue when Changing Dimension variable value resulting in ‘-1’ for bearing length – Fixed.
Issue with DXF & DWG output files not fully compatible with Revit – fixed
Build 4874
Bug Fix
CADEcomp DWG file not saved correctly when generating schedule
Features
CADEcomp Added Base plates to Steel Columns - for bearing area check only.
Requires additional default base plate data to be setup in System options.
Build 4872
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Issue with DXF & DWG output files not complete – fixed
Occasional issue when closing material editors when using Cancel Button to exit - Fixed
Features
CADEcomp Added mark length to Floating Mark list summary list
Build 4867
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Occasional issue of error on saving steel data – fixed
Combined Axial & Bending stress calculation error at support location – fixed.
Issue when showing schedule with mark with more the 10 alternate geometries – fixed
Features
CADEcomp Able to copy extended range of applied properties to other marks.
CADEbrace Added ability to align points to a straight line.
Number of alternate geometries increased to 500.
CADEsuite Revised and updated help system.
Build 4838
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Issue of cross-section not being updated after a redo-undo option section – fixed
Occasional issue related to Out of Memory – Full rebuild of application
Occasional Issue of ‘Application Frozen’ – Full Rebuild of application
CADEconnect Circular base plate designs revised – welds allowed down to 2mm FW
Features
CADEbrace Added ability to create groups of design spans based on selected perimeter
Expanded help details
CADEcomp Number of members in a design group increased to 500.
Build 4823
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Issue of not setting focus to mark input cell when new or copy mark implemented – fixed
Alert message displayed if a combination header is applied more than once to a mark when replacing missing LC data.
Calculation results not shown for section rotated 90 deg unless a re-calculation performed – fixed.
Build 4816
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Error when applying multiple reactions where base case headings are not aligned – fixed.
CADEbrace Error when opening CADEbrace on a New project – fixed.
Build 4800
CADEsuite Update and additions to Help system with hot-key links.
General refactoring and system improvement to improve performance.
Build 4773
Features
CADEsuite General refactoring and performance improvements.
Bug fix
CADEcomp Calculation of effective length of laminated timber members produced conservative results : Fixed.
Build 4697
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Reduction of number of spans left residual bearing conditions – fixed.
Movement of applied point loads resulted in ‘lost’ bearing conditions – fixed.
Copying marks resulted in duplicate bearing fastener details – fixed.
Build 4690
Bug fix
CADEcomp Timber properties dialog not opening – fixed.
Build 4688
Features
CADEcomp Results of bearing, support crushing and support fasteners improved
Auto recalculation occurs with change of member spacing.
Birds-mouth notch set to be only applicable when a rafter overhang exists.
Fastener bolt holes now shown on 2D beam image.
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Problems with combined stresses for bi-axial loads for some RHS & SHS sections – Fixed
Cold formed ‘C’ sections with no defined lip erroneously resets to 16mm – fixed
Global deflections for Frame members not shown correctly - fixed.
Issue with incorrect shear stress shown on Detailed Calculation report – Fixed
Support bearing area for spaced laminated beams incorrect – fixed.
Build 4600
Features
CADEsuite Schedules now able to exported as AutoCAD DXF & DWG files (beta Release)
Schedule line types and colors now able to be defined.
Bug fix
CADEcomp Calculation of Timber properties for laminated timbers with vertical holes – fixed
Notes for ancillary member not included in schedule – fixed.
If only ancillaries are included in a project –schedule is not displayed : fixed
Build 4565
Bug fix
CADEcomp Ixx calculation for built-up angle sections not correct – fixed
CADEsuite Recovery from rescue file sometimes does not work – fixed.
CADEhelp Revised edition of online Help system released
Build 4550
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Error occurs when importing marks – fixed
Bearing stresses in outer layer of Cross Laminated Timber now uses correct grade properties.
Reaction summary for Factored & un-factored results reversed – fixed
Features
CADconnect ‘T’ section now added to connection member design selection list.
CADEbrace 3D drawing now enables members to be shown offset locally or globally
Designed members now able to be applied to multiple instances.
Wall frame details now enable top plates to have multiple sections.
Improvements to detailing of member intersections.
Multiple design members now able to be selected by mark label.
Build 4525
Bug fix
CADEcomp Bearing area for support crushing check not correct for multiple laminated sections - Fixed.
Build 4494
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Deflections not correctly shown – Fixed.
Build 4490
Features
CADEcomp Reactions table now able to show LC actions not inclusive of DL’s
CADEbrace Improvements to translation and copying of elements
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp Design checks for bearing and support crushing now individually assessed
Bug in report print fixed (Additional blank pages not being printed)
Build 4470
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp Issue with right click popup dialogs not closing on option selection - fixed
Issue with reaction summary not displaying - checked and appears OK
Issue with Schedule not displaying - checked and appears OK
Issue with error on save - checked and appears OK
Issue relating to combining applied reactions as point loads - fixed.
Build 4456
Features
CADEsuite General updates and improvements.
CADEcomp Improvements to method of combining loads. Load combinations must now be explicitly added to supporting members.
Longitudinal holes now able to be added to timber sections (Poles)
Database Steel material data base updated to fix issue with plastic modulus of RHS & SHS sections being incorrect.
Build 4210
Features
CADEbrace Added option to allow for creation of a point or node at the intersection of 2 lines.
When setting the location of a point on a wall the ended of the wall are shown in red & blue.
A selected wall can be used to set the wall type for the next wall entry (Option Set as Default Wall Definition)
The width of the door & Window jambs has been reduced to be more representative.
Cavity door systems can now be defined with Wall area over cavity is not able to be braced.
Door and window openings can now have multiple leaves of uniform width or height.
Wall junctions now fully formed on addition (No missing external corners created)
Wall stud layout refreshed automatically on the change of opening locations and wall heights
CADEcomp Timber supports can now be orientated to have load perpendicular or parallel to grain.
Bug fixes
CADEbrace On the Define Point Location editor, clicking Alt+O (OK) now returns the Distance measurement correctly
Undo-Redo on wall translate now works without losing data on selected wall level.
Wall height dimensions now shown ‘outside’ wall frame extents.
Walls drawn in 3-D are not longer reversed after Undo-Redo implemented.
CADEcomp Mark Alternative size & geometry links corrected after delete or copy – Fixed.
Design summary occasionally fails to show dynamic results – Fixed.
Occasional bug when opening a ‘Locked by other user’ project – fixed.
Detailed results printout occasionally has overprinted data – fixed.
Hard copy printout has action image rectangle overhanging page border – fixed
Dynamics value ‘Kamp’ not applied correctly – fixed.
Tec-beam flanges not correctly drawn in 3D – fixed.
‘Holes’ button flickers when inputting steel member loading details - fixed.
CADEsuite Copy option for Project Type now copies correctly/as intended.
Memory usage reduced – Improved calculation speed.
Build 4154
CADEsuite Single letter shortcuts added to program select buttons.
CADEcomp Issue with loading input grid not refreshing correctly - fixed.
Issue with list of K values not shown correctly for check location in detailed timber design report
Build 4144
Bug fixes
CADEcomp Issue of program crashing when in Simple Details and click ‘Set Member Geometry’ – fixed
Issue relating to Ancillary member causing error when switching from Detailed to Simple – Fixed
Issue relating to no transfer if bearing fastener details when copying marks – fixed.
Issue of Switching to Detailed screen when ancillary member selected – button grayed – fixed.
Build 4142
Features
CADEcomp Bolted Fastener design checks in timber now include capacity reduction factors for end & edge distances less the code minimums.
Bug fixes
CADEcomp Issue when loading marks with different materials on multi-span beams – fixed
Ancillary members didn’t sort correctly – fixed.
Deleted ancillary member don’t show in deleted list – fixed
Ancillary members could not be copied changed to Standard Mark format – fixed
CADEwind Occasional issue of 2-D drawing of building not correctly redrawn – fixed.
Build 4136
CADEwind Design code AS1170.2 :2002 corrected to read correct year of ‘2011’ on reports.
2-D drawing not correctly re-drawn on change of dimensions – fixed.
CADEcomp Envelope drawing routines revised to use number of drawing segments option.
Build 4131
Features
CADEcomp Moment Modification factor αm now included in user definable Design Factors List.
Live load Deflection checks now able to be assigned for timber & steel independently.
Ancillary members (e.g., members by others) are now included as part of the project Mark list.
Model design options now able to be set – defaults are set to system options.
Action envelope able to be displayed for moving load (D) option – refer to system settings.
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Occasional Exception error… when redrawing screen on opening selection of Mark from Mark list – Fixed.
Cantilever deflection shown with opposite sign on calculation summary – fixed
Steel beam deflection occasionally not showing on action plots - fixed
Build 4087
Features
CADEcomp All beam marks have individually assignable print & schedule options (Additional option added).
With options to show span, spacing, weights etc as separate items in schedule
Ancillary member assignment description & notes entry improved.
Timber lamination notes added to schedule when applied.
Web Stiffener details always shown on schedule
Mark bearing material now shown on beam load image for each reaction (eg 90x45w F5 Pine)
Bug fix
CADEcomp Value of Zex & Zey now set to lesser of S & 1.5Z for compact sections
Viewing Details calculations for Timber under WSD now completes without error.
Selected printer font and size now saved between sessions.
Ancillary member now appended to schedule and sorted using mark sort option.
Member loads diagram now scales correctly when the mark span is less than its depth.
Dynamic assessment of multiple laminations not correct when section not explicitly joined - fixed
Build 4051
Bug fix
CADEcomp Point loads applied at 0 location erroneously duplicated at RHE – fixed
Build 4048
Feature
CADEsuite Registration status of demonstration modules shown on main menu.
Bug fix
CADEcomp Web buckling checks fixed – expanded to include support bearing crushing for steel members on timber
Build 4012
CADEcomp Lateral restraints to beams refined.
User defined Effective length factor of columns using engineered wood products not effective – fixed
Member support conditions expanded to included bolts/nails/screws through side plates.
Checks for Vertical holes through Solid timber sections added.
Check for holes through webs of steel sections added.
CADEbrace Addition of user defined drawing planes with origin on selected entity.
Wall Stud layouts added with default size selection.
CADEwind Mono slope free roofs added.
CADEconnect Basic welded & bolted RHS connections added.
Build 3995
Features
CADEfoot Found soil description and bearing press optionally able to be displayed on schedule
CADEcomp Horizontal holes through sections now able to located directly over supports.
Bug Fix,
CADEprint Selected Marks (as a subset) reset on re-open of selection list - fixed
Build 3899
Features:
CADEsuite When jumping inter module (Comp to Foot, Comp to Load etc) the request to save data is skipped as changed data is now retained on jump.
CADEcomp Notch calculation clarified – notch calculations now interpolate for notch taper angle.
Marks imported from Frame marks, now allow copying of restraint data to all members in mark group.
Draft frame members can now optionally not display group number in 3D view.
Projects now have individual system properties assigned.
Progress bar added for calculation process to provided feedback for designs requiring extended processing time.
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp Span dimension input is now check for values greater than 100,000 and tagged as an error.
Issue with calculation of slenderness ratio of timber beams for some timber species – fixed.
Timber properties grade editor failed to open for some species – fixed
Issue of notch label not showing on result form for notch details – fixed.
Notch data not transferred when copying marks – fixed.
Effective length of cantilever steel beams calculated conservatively – fixed.
Timber support torsion now checked for applied restraint settings.
For sloping members, last calculation point not viewable in detailed calculations report – fixed.
Notch label not visible on detail report – fixed.
Build 3980
Features
CADEwind Mono slope free roofs added
Results summaries reduce to fit 2 directions to a page on results printout.
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Effective length factor (g13) not applied to timber column checks for axial loaded LVL members. – Fixed
Timber Material factor not applied correctly for cases other than DL – fixed
Member summary computations not fitting 2 beams per page (sometimes) - Fixed ??
Build 3850
Features:
CADEsuite Allowable stress factor ratio and Country code moved from System Options to Current Project properties dialog.
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Error when opening CADEcompCommonData.3dta file initially create pre Build 3200 – Fixed.
Error calculating Moa for steel members with no intermediate restraints resulted in conservative results where failure due to lateral buckling might exist – fixed.
Reaction Summary – Factored and Un-factored results shown as same values – Fixed.
Exception Error when adding load eccentricity to columns – fixed.
Build 3801
Bug Fix
CADEsuite Error in auto-update procedure. Program fails to restart after update – Fixed
(Procedure modified so as to force close of current project before restart to avoid potential loss of data)
Build 3798
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Lateral member loads applied as gravity loads (Error in B3772-3792 only) fixed
Combined Biaxial load checks unnecessarily applied to Uniaxial Bending checks – removed.
Occasionally page heading text located outside page header rectangle – fixed.
CADEsuite Auto-updates routine now complete with showing (redundant) error message.
Build 3792
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Steel section size not shown on computation summary page. – Fixed
Build 3788
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp Conservative results obtain for Calculation of live load deflection when ‘Show Live Load only’ set ON – Fixed
Lateral restraint changes not saved on exiting Restraints editor. - Fixed
Build 3772
Added Features:
All modules Version 3.2 released
Network hardlock user license able to be released after an assigned period of in activity.
Project creation dates updated to current date when ‘Saved as…’
Project description optionally shown on all main input dialogs in addition to client name.
Able to include Spreadsheet data on additional forms added to project.
Mani menu form background image linked to assigned project image.
File options ‘Restore for Rescue File’ & ‘Restore from Last backup’ added.
Option to Open Project from a list of recent projects added.
Improvements in processing speed.
CADEcomp Basic support design enables checking for bolted/nailed/screw connections
Number of parallel laminations increased to 6 off.
Individual load cases can be defined as Permanent (ie a DL)
Timber stud design revised to requirements AS1684
Able to copy design data to all members in a design group.
CADEbrace Revised to enable creation of full 3-D model with default section sizes.
Full wall stud and noggin layouts able to be created.
Wall junction studs now assignable.
Able to add columns/studs at member support locations.
Able to mirror elements about defined element.
All members able to be design checked via CADEcomp.
CADEconnect Revised to include hold-down bolt design for base plates.
Able to design circular and rectangular base plates for round columns.
Bug Fixes:
CADEcomp Occasional los of data when switching projects – fixed.
Steel data revised for inverted ‘T’ beams. (J for some members not correct)
Error deleting alternative size after making alternative size the primary member – fixed.
Error when member has all display attributes set to ‘off’ when printing schedule.
Build 3642 Minor bug fix release – Load combination data mismatch – fixed.
Build 3569
Bug Fix
Job Details Changing job reference in Job Details causes loss of existing data - fixed
CADEcomp Occasional loss of mark data after closing project - fixed
Build 3566
Bug Fix
All Modules Occasionally CADEsuite fails to generate intermediate backups files with Error ' Failed to create directory....' Believed Fixed
CADEcomp Occasionally alternative geometries and/or sizes cross linked to wrong primary marks - fixed
Occasionally Problem reading V2.5 data where combination multipliers not correctly assigned - Believed fixed
Build 3555
Bug Fix
CADEcomp Axial loads with eccentricity about section Y-axis not applied when a reaction from another member is applied - fixed.
Build 3551
Added features
CADEcomp Able to copy/paste mark analysis values directly into spreadsheet formula for additional pages.
Able to select design spans from CADEdraft model by 'Mark label'
CADEbrace Able to layout design spans within a selected perimeter (e.g. add floor joists over floor area)
Able to assign beam 'Marks' to design spans and time of creation.
CADEwind Able to add grid lines and calculate wind loads resulting from grid line spacing.
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp Adding timber material properties cause exception error for engineered timber products. - Fixed
Temporary backup file creation occasionally resulted in file not creates/found exception error - fixed ???? .
Build 3501
Added Features
CADEwind Ability to define location of 'bays' and display wind loads for those bay locations based on bay spacing.
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp Load combinations out of order for 'old' projects resulting in errors when copying marks - fixed
Beam precamber calculations not displayed correctly for Glue Laminated Beams - Fixed.
Creep factors for glue laminated beams not calculated based on 'width' criteria - Fixed
Deflection plots for member imported from 'frames' revised to be shown as local axis displacements
CADEwind Partial opening in wall details drawn reversed for ends B and D of structure - fixed
CADEprint Preview of extra forms now display spread sheet contents.
Build 3484
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp When copying members where user defined UDL lists are used, load combination data is incorrectly sorted - Fixed
When importing CADEsuite V2.5 data where DLD load definitions are used, applied loads are not enabled - Fixed (now enabled by default)
Build 3476
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp Sometimes reactions from other members not found - fixed
Build 3473
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp Problem when copying members - Load Cases occasionally become mixed - Fixed
Problem when adding reactions from other members - Load Cases occasionally become mixed - Fixed
CADEwind Wind direction indicators reversed for wind into wall B & D - fixed
CADEload Load groups not found correctly when importing from existing projects - Fixed
Build 3432
Bug Fixes
CADEsuite Creation of a new job from the main menu resulted in loss of default data and subsequent errors occurring - fixed
CADEcomp The save to disk icon failed to be disabled (grayed) after saving a project - Fix.
Build 3429
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp Copying member marks occasionally had error relating to support material not being assigned - fixed.
Spreadsheets now display & print at nominal printer resolution (ie 600 DPI)
Build 3426
Added Features
All modules - Data structure optimised considerably - saved data files now 1/4 to 1/3 of previous size.
CADEcomp data files are now optionally validated after write to HDD - default is ON.
Bug Fixes
CADEload Importation of user defined load models from V2.5 now working correctly.
Build 3410
Added Features
All Modules Excel style spread sheets now able to be added to and modified on all additional forms.(See Set> Add New Form...)
CADEconnect Joint Members now able to be selected directly from 2 & 3D frames.
Project data The file size for saved projects has been reduced considerably (Approx 1/3-1/2 of previous builds)
Project data is verified (using system option) after save.
Help file Details have been enhance and expanded.
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp Calculation of support bearing stresses on bottom plate fixed for Y-axis calculation
Calculation of notch strength for 'closing' notches fixed
CADEbrace Various bugs in drawing tools fixed
CADEwind Building orientation now correctly displayed on results page.
Numerous other minor clean-ups and enhancements added.
Build 3324
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp Member view when importing member reactions caused error if NOT part of a 3-D Frame - Fixed
Axial Loads for 3-D frames not being applied about Y-axis - fixed.
CADEfoot Footing design calculation summary not displaying when only additional loads applied - fixed
Build 3317
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp Import Steel section properties from CSV file not working - Fixed
Allowable moment about Y-Axis for steel sections shown as X-axis value on full calculation display - Fixed
Build 3314
Added Features:
CADEcomp Laminated timber beams & columns now able to be considered as composite about y-axis
Bug Fixes:
CADEcomp Improvements to calculation routines to improve processing speed,
Build 3266
Bug Fixes:
CADEcomp
Calculation of TecBeam Properties based on 'design span' - fixed
Deflection ratio for loads applied about 'Y-Axis' display corrected.
Creation of member schedule error (divide by zero) for converted V2.5 Projects - fixed
Build 3256
Bug Fixes:
CADEcomp Sign of calculated deflection in results summary shown opposite to actual (should be +ve down) - fixed
Dynamic load (moving load) results not automatically recalculated after change of load group - fixed.
Build 3244
Added Feature:
CADEcomp Timber thickness input revised to accept timber thickness to 1 decimal point e.g. 19.5 mm
Bug Fixes:
CADEcomp CLT Size format not displaying correctly - Fixed
CADEFoot Bearing pressure associated with applied moments & lateral loads fixed for 'squat' footing i.e. depth<=width
Build 3239
Bug Fixes:
CADEwind
Shielding factor value not able to set less than 1.0 for 'All directions' - fixed (limits of 0.7 to 1.0)
Build 3238
Added Features:
CADEcomp:
Support Bearing checks included for bolted, nailed and screwed joints. (Basic joint configurations - fasteners in shear)
Bug Fixes:
CADEcomp
Column headings on 'TecBeam timber properties editor' corrected for GAw, End Reaction & Internal reaction (headings previously misaligned)
CADEfoot
Printing error for footing marks when overturning has been considered - fixed
Build 3217 12-9-13
Added Features:
CADEsuite - Company subheading character length increased to 80 characters
Bug Fixes:
CADEcomp Steel check to AS1250 - error in calculating allowable moment for 'I' with no restraints (Cx & Cy interchanged) - Fixed
Steel check to AS4100 - Calculation of combined shear & moment interaction in error (cl 5.12.3) incorrectly Ms set to Mb - Fixed
Web crippling check for point loads - point load not always correctly applied - fixed.
Build 3185 22-8-13
Added Features:
CADEcomp - Calculation of Tec beam moment capacities based on either nail shear capacity or static value.
Timber design to New Zealand - Timber Structures Standard NZS3603:1993 (latest Amnd.4 March 2005 - Beta release)
Fixed support moments now shown of beam 2-D diagram.
CADEbrace - Help Manual expanded.
Bug Fixes
CADEcomp - Deflection failure mode check now correctly shows failure mode in RED for either/or ratio/limit
Bending moment diagram now drawn correctly when a cantilever occurs at both ends of multi span beams
Occasion error when applying bearing details to beam supports via support icon selections - fixed.
Problem when assigning network printer - Fixed
Bug when opening beam support editor directly from selected reaction option (when defaults not defined) - fixed
CADEload Default load group now loads correctly from saved data list.
Build 3118 28-5-13
Added Features:
CADEcomp - Static Load Dynamic deflection co-efficient now user definable. (Dynamics now able to do checks for continuous members & cantilevers)
Cross laminated design properties & checks added (Beta release)
Tec beam properties revised to include hole diameters & spacing & variable depth flanges
CADEbrace - Additional drawing functions added (Copy, translate, extend etc)
Bug fixes
CADEcomp - Allowable deflection limit ratio's limited to 360 - Fixed - (New limit 2000)
Shear deflections for I-beams & Tec Beams calculated correctly for Cantilevers.
Multiframe joints which are NOT supports shown as 'springs' now display correctly.
Build 3070 15-4-13
Bug Fix:
CADEfoot load eccentricity about width not user settable - Fixed.
Build 3038 20-2-13
Bug Fix:
Values assign for X & Y axis restraint spacing when checking axial actions about Y-Axis reversed - Fixed.
Build 3024 15-2-13
Bug Fixes :
Variable creep factor based on timber thickness not correctly assigned - Fixed
Bug in Licensing checks occasionally causes updated version of file program files to be installed outside of License period. This results in program reverting to Demonstration mode - Fixed.
Material Database
Timber properties for TecBeam not consistent with manufacturers updated details - A revised timber properties file has been created. To install, Down load the full version of the software from www.cadesystems.com.au, & install material properties & Help files only. For further details refer to Help.
Build 3010 1-2-2013
Additional Features.
Marks designed/checked using imported 'Frame analysis' now include global deflection summary of member nodes.
CADE brace enhanced to include a greater range of drawing 'tools' including construction lines, snap perpendicular, copy, translate etc etc.
CADEbrace able to import frame layout from DXF file.
CADEFoot soil properties can now be set full for each soil profile created & each footing size can have an independently assigned profile.
Additions to Help Manual (Down load full version from www.cadesystems.com.au & install Help only)
Bug Fixes:
Page numbers now print correctly to assigned ‘Print Date’
Timber design – K1 factor now set correctly for axial check about y-axis where multiple load cases exist
Steel Design – Total CSA for multiple tension members now correctly assigned.
Addition of Y-axis span no longer causes error when opening restraints forms
Return from print module to CADEcomp now executes without 'system lockup' & 'Should not be here ' message
Issue when coping members with user defined restraints where copied member’s length is reduced results in an error when restraint locations are ‘off’ the member. – Fixed.
Calculation of timber Slenderness ratio (S1 & K12) corrected for case of loads to bottom edge where restraints are on to edge.
Issue when trying to print/display schedules when none are created now fixed.
Numerous other improvements and minor bug fixes
Material Database:
Engineered Wood Product material properties files updated:
Hyne’s hySpan +F17 & hySpan Project
Tillings SmartJoist LVL 15.
Tecbuild Systems - Tecbeam
Smartframe GL17 now has pre camber radius set to 600m (previously set to 0 – no pre camber)
Material Database Update (available through full download, with installation of material properties only).
Build 2888 – 5/10/12
Added Features:
Members with bi-axial loads now have design axis label shown in Green (OK) or Red (Fail)
Fixed
Version Build number corrected to allow automatic update
Applied load groups no longer revert to ‘none’ when load group changed in alternative size.
G45 now calculates correctly for Birdsmouth notches. (previously remained as 1.0 - conservative)
Member spans able to be entered in meters (up to 20m) e.g. enter 10.4 to get 10400mm
Build 2880
Added Features
Applied reactions Dialogue now incorporates Gravity, Lateral & Axial Load selection options
Fixed
Applied reactions double actual (Bug in Build 2873 release only)
Build 2873 – 28/9/12
Added Feature –
Active Input Cells now highlighted to improved data visualization of data entry
Bug Fix
Timber sections now calculate K1 correctly when axial loads exist & no lateral loads are applied (error occurs only when there is a gap in applied load cases ie DL, DL+LC3 [load case 2 missing])
Inverted ‘T’ beam – now calculates allowable moment correctly (in previous 3+ builds design check was conservative)
Build 2839
Added Feature –
Member marks able to be locked – to prevent inadvertent change to select size.
Material Database updated for TecBeam products. (Change to resistive moment capacity)
Bug Fix
Multiframe import of members with cantilever segment now displays deflection diagram correctly
Build 2817
Bug Fix
Apparent problems when copying mark data – rebuild only.
Build 2810
Bug Fix
Eccentric loads applied to axial loads now distributes correctly as member is rotated thru 90 deg.
Build 2795
Bug Fix
Error opening member models (Member models can now be assigned an reference ‘image’)
Lamination factor for timber members now applied correctly (Bug occurred at build 2778)
Build 2786
Bug Fix
Error when opening Loads dialog from within a new project. Fixed.
Build 2778
Added features –
Notches to timber beams & columns can now be defined.
Birds mouths to timber can now be applied to both left & Right end of rafters.
Allowable stress ratios (f/F) now able to be displayed as % stressed.
(Systems Options>Preferences>View Options>’Show f/F as Percentage…’
Quick transfer buttons added to CADEcomp direct for access to CADEload & CADEfoot.
Bug Fixes
Axial loads now has correct component of load when member is inclined.
Printing loads in CADEload now formats page correctly (No column over run)
Calculation of Jxy for CHS corrected
Build 2722
Bug Fixes
Increasing the number of spans now applies default support properties to the additional supports created.
Web yield check for RHS & SHS sections revised when checking bearing stresses. (Rarely critical except when checking web buckling at joints.)
Wind loads now correctly applied from CADEload when used ‘WIND’ as a variable in load magnitude string.
DXF block names edited so as to not include spaces (This eliminates AutoCAD conversion errors)
Build 2709 2-5-12
Bug Fix
Inverted ‘T’ beam stress check not correct for case of reverse bending – fixed (NOTE: Some ‘T’ section properties will need to be re - ‘Calculated’ to correct missing data.
Build 2707 1-5-12
Added Features –
Mark list now shows NO print to comps as underlined eg B3
and NO print to schedule as Strikeout eg., B1
Result summary shows span number in square brackets eg [3]
and reaction number in ‘curly’ brackets eg., {2}
Dynamics check is now only displayed for the 1st LL case
(assumption being that there is no dynamics problems for DL only case.)
Bug Fixes
Display of combined bending & shear stress ratio for steel now correctly shown (Detailed computations output).
Inverted ‘T’ lintels previously assumed to be always be fully restrained. This has been changed to user assigned restraints (Assignment as fully restrained yields results as previous version).
Inverted ‘T” properties upgraded to include Jxy & Iw (Steel section data for ‘T’ beams must be recalculated, or the section properties upgraded with a new full install.)
Updating of V2.5 projects created pre 2008 now load without error with version 3.1
Build 2671 29-3-12
Bug Fix
Problem with load V2.5 files (from builds prior 1600)
Build 2668 26-3-2012
Help system revised – download a full version from www.cadesystems.com.au and install Help files only.
Bug Fixes
Issue with Auto Sizing Fixed (Displayed size was incorrect)
Keyboard shortcut items fixed (Some short cut option appeared twice on same form)
Error when saving file fixed (Double click on file save resulted in error)
Natural frequency checks now only shown where a LL case exists. (no Dynamic problems for DL)
Error when deleting Frame member mark with no assigned members fixed.
Build 2646 29-2-2012
Bug Fix
Fixed issue with Support material editor showing on new member creation even though defaults are set
Build 2644 27-2-2012
Added Feature
Student edition software now includes University Name option
Build 2642 24-2-2012
Bug Fixes
Auto Calculate with Steel sections now works correctly (Bug created in Build 2635)
Built-up steel sections now display all components in schedule.
Student Edition software now opens with all options available.
Build 2638 23-2-2012
Added Features
Revised registration to permit CADEsuite - Student Edition user details to show on computation pages
Demonstration Registration request now includes option for Student registration.
Build 2635 22-2-2012
Bug Fixes
Calculation of Allowable Axial Stress for steel columns resulted in divide by Zero when the effective length was determined to be = 0. - Fixed
Application of reaction as Axial Load with eccentricity now calculates correctly.
Build 2628 17-2-2012
Bug Fixes
Members deflections now correctly displayed – (error occurred in Build 2625 only)
Support width upgrade dialog now displays correctly (error occurred in builds 2615 and up due to addition of hot key functionality)
Build 2625 15-2-2012
Added Features
Program released as Version 3.1
Help file updated (Need to download full version form www.cadesystems.com.au to Install Help only)
Bug Fixes
Display of LL only deflection now displays correctly
Wind load equations now transfer correctly to CADEcomp from CADEload
Hot key for ‘OK’ changed to Alt+’O’ – due to standardization with other software.
Build 2615 6-2-2012
Added features
Hot keys added for CADEcomp common controls. (eg OK button = Alt+’O’)
Ability to design member imported from SpaceGass text file implemented
Bug fixes
Determination of effective length for lateral restraints fixed (Steel design)
Build 2592 19-1-12
Bug Fixes
Program version control fixed with Auto download options clarified.
Build 2590 9-1-12
Bug Fixes
Addition of axial loads to sloping members now correctly applied.
Calculation of axial capacity for multiple steel members corrected.
Build 2584 19-12-11
Added Features
Default schedule display properties now able to be set.
Selection of Combination case Template now able to be made at time of adding a new member.
Bug Fixes
Calculation of CHS section properties now rounds to assigned decimal places.
User defined load cases now displayed correctly in report (if DL=0)
Calculation of deflection of double EA & UA sections corrected.
‘Wind’ variable allowed to be entered in CADEload for user defined wind load cases.
Build 2514 16-9-11
Bug fix : sorting of descriptions list caused display error. Fixed.
Build 2511 15-9-11
Added features
Revision schedule added with Marks able to be assigned a revision number or label
Revision schedule able to be exported as DXF.
Material costing extended to include timber by specie & grade.
Embedded energy values assignable to all materials.
Embedded Energy for designed member optionally added to schedule.
Material treatments now able to be assigned eg LOSP H2, Galvanized, painted etc.
Material treatment schedule able to be exported as DXF.
Design Span now able to be shown on schedule
Schedule properties able to assigned on a schedule by schedule basis.
Loading diagrams able to be optionally displayed with 'simple' arrows (see system variables)
Member marks can be checked for alternate geometry.
Section properties for 'Steel' now includes material density allowing non-steel materials to be assigned correct Self Weight.eg Aluminium
Restraint Settings now able to be skipped at member creation.
Bug fixes
Auto selection of material size now selects correctly for multi-span members.
Problem of circular reference checked fixed where a 'false positive' was determined.
Definition of Softwood material applied to Solid sawn timber only.
Creep factors for width variations in thickness now correctly assigned.
Bug with inputting/editing timber 'I' beam properties fixed.
Hole stress check in 'I' beam webs now displays with correct stress ratio on results screen.
Build 2482 24-8-11
Operational Improvements
Build 2463 4-8-11
Bug when printing inclined columns – fixed
Minor spelling and operational improvements
Build 2447 14-7-11
Revised equation solution routines to reduce number of brackets required.
Added check for reduce CSA for tension checks threaded tension rods.
Additions / revisions to Help (need to download full install from www.cadesystems.com.au - Install Help only)
Build 2443 11-7-11
Bug fixed in application of partial UDL's
Addition of material treatment descriptions for timber & steel
Changes to page headings layout to account for long company names
Page number now display 'Page :' with nothing after if set 'Do Not print Page numbers'
Page numbers can now optionally include prefix before & AFTER the numeric sequence.
Build 2427 27-6-11
Lock file added for increased security when projects are opened in a network environment.
Revision list added - enabling revision numbers to be applied to member marks which are included in the Schedules.
Reactions applied from other members took the deflection limits for the applied member not the current member - fixed.
Section properties for SmartLVL grades 15 & 18 revised to manufacturers specifications.
CHS's now have a minimum diameter property which is used to determine the CSA for tension effects. (eg threaded rod bracing)
Some steel sections (CHS, MSF etc) have the need for Form Factors, Compact notation & Ze removed from Import dialogs.
Build 2409 9-6-11
Minor spelling errors fixed.
Issue with laminated timber sections - lamination factor not correctly applied - Fixed.
Build 2404 7-6-11
Bug fix in generation of DXF files where block names of sub-DXFs were duplicated when more than one schedule was generated. Each block now uniquely referenced.
Timber normalization factors for depth and width displayed to 3 decimal places. Normalization list now sorted correctly.
AS4100 - Moment capacity for cantilever beams with no lateral restraints at outer end now calculate without error occurring.(/ by zero)
Build 2339 29-3-11
Fix bug in CADEfoot where checking for lateral loads before applying a load group resulted in a calculation error causing the module to close. As an auto-calculation occurs during startup, this error also prevented the CADEfoot module from being able to re-open.
Build 2337 24-3-11
Addition of feature to Automatically check for updates to CADEsuite program files.
Build 2333 18-3-11
Addition of Smart LVL 15 to timber database file
Fixed bug when previewing the member schedule from the CADEprint module.
Build 2326 9-3-11
Additions to help file.
Additions to allow importation of Client data from V2.5
Minor spelling & bug fixes as reported by users.
Build 2319 8-3-11
Additions to Help System – Details on importing V2.5 material data added.
Details on revising restraint types added
Build 2310 21-2-11
Changes of text on CADEfoot dialog forms.
Fixed bug in relation to applying inclined loads at specific locations along members.
Additions to Help System.
Build 2300 16-2-11
Default window sizes for Restraints now limited to 800 Vert pixels. Additions to Help file relating to running CADEsuite on monitors with less than 1280h x1024v pixels.
Build 2297 - 12-2-11
Revise display of support member crushing check. Support crushing stress now included in critical stress check.
Revised calculation of 'T' beam section properties. The Ixx of section is now based on the full section - Lateral stability and strength checks based on reduced section (as previous). Calculation of Sxx revised (bug fixed where Sxx < 0 for thin webbed sections) Default database for all 'T' section updated.
File Save Icon now 'grayed' when no save is necessary.
PDF printer option 'grayed' when PDF printer not assigned.
Build 2293 - 10-2-11
Problem with the Examples file (Mark R1). where an exception occured while viewing this mark. Mark data appears to have been not compatible with current build. Data file has been updated and now loads OK.
Build 2288 - 2/2/11 CADEsuite V3 released
Build 2247 14-12-10
Bug fix in Steel Input Dialog. On the creation of a new section group (eg MSF1 section group) the profile name (eg MSF) was not being assigned correctly. This meant that groups could not be added. Bug now Fixed.
Build 2210 16-11-10
Minor bug fixes related to file handling and system files.
Build 2098 26-6-10
Bug relating to the determination of K4 (partial Seasoning factor) & K11 (Size Factor) when the principle axis of the member is rotated . The issues relate on to the use of timber which is initially green, or the depth of section exceed 300mm respectively.
Build 2079 13-5-10
When saving the DXF output, changes to the output directory was disabled. This has been corrected.
Build 2078 10-5-10
Problem with calculation of effective length coefficients for span segments over internal supports for Steel Sections. The problem resulted in a conservative design when the top edge restraints were much less than bottom restraints spacing (eg spacing <600 c/c).
Build 2028 26-2-10
Internal date formatting revised to reduce date compatibility problems when running under Windows 7.
Build 2024 25-2-10
CADEwind results table column headers revised to read Qs, Qp, and Qu.
Build 1996 28-01-10
New member Description list now able to be edited. (previously this list was not editable which meant that erroneous entries etc could not be edited or deleted.) To edit the list, from the CADEcomp menu bar, select Set > Descriptions... and follow the prompts.
Build 1995 27-01-10
Bug fix - CADEload Roof & Wall wind loads NOW applied correctly
Build 1992 - 26-1-10
CADEload Bug fixed relating to wind loads transfer form CADEwind. (Wind pressures displayed for active surface now update correctly for direction of wind action)
Build 1832 – 2-9-09
Fixed bug related to the unexpected deletion of member mark, where the operation of renaming a mark is subsequently cancelled.
Added check during the deletion of a mark such that members acted on can be deleted also.
Revised print date option such that the default is ‘Today’s Date’ if entry cell is previously blank.
Build 1691 – 25-5-09
Spelling errors fixed, minor bugs fixed.
Build 1546 – 19-12-08
Issue with unable to delete all ‘Ancillary members’ for list - Fixed
Build 1535
Issue with ‘Combination Data’ button not being active – Fixed.
Build 1520
Issue with short cut Keys addressed. (ie ALT+'M' adds moment etc) - Fixed
Issue with success/failure/retry mode icon in Mark list not showing (error from previous build) - Fixed
Build 1472
Issue with short cut Keys addressed. (ie ALT+'M' adds moment etc) - Fixed
Issue with success/failure/retry mode icon in Mark list not showing (error from previous build) - Fixed
Build 1465
Bug fixed relating to display of results when more than 5 spans + cantilever required. The calculation values were not in error.
Shortcut keys to load data revised.
Build 1270
Issue relating to moment magnitude at LHE cantilever has been resolved.
The moment calculated at the LHE reaction of a cantilever beam was found to be 2x the actual. This lead to a conservative design of the beam at this location.
Build 1184
Issue relating to applying a negative eccentric load has been fixed.
When applying an axial load at a prescribed eccentricity, if the eccentric distance was entered as negative, eg 10@-100 (10kN load at an eccentricity of 100mm to the left of the members center) the combined stress calculation subtracted the stress due to the moment from the total stress rather that adding it.