New Features
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Database Operations (formerly only in the Shape
Database Editor utility) Access these by right-clicking on the Shape
Database area in the Shape Tree View.
- Import Custom Shapes directly
- Create, Rename, Delete shapes and categories
- Edit database shape properties
- Calculate Cracked Moments of Inertia in concrete analysis
- Works with VA 6.0 data files (does NOT use VA 5.5 data files, use SB 4.0 for that).
- Easier export of shapes for use in VisualAnalysis
- Ability to export multipart shapes to VisualAnalysis(merge requirement waived)
- Smarter export of wood shapes to VisualAnalysis (correct property sets defined)
- Easier, simpler unit system
- Shift+Tab selects shapes in reverse order
- Pipe sector shapes can be positioned or dimensioned from the center point of the arc.
- DXF file import improvements
- Reinforced concrete "Wizard" now functions correctly with metric bars.
- Easier "Text Label" feature
- Visual feedback on "Snapping" shapes by vertices or side-points
- Align Principal Axes feature for single shapes
- Correct calculation for shear center location with multi-part (not merged) shapes.
- Easier import of data for shape outlines & centerlines, flexible units.
- Merge multiple shapes simultaneously
- Advanced Loads are saved with project file.
- No "jumping" when dragging shape dimensions.
- Some performance improvements
- Some stability improvements
- Minor report improvements
- Part data included in Clipboard (text report)
- Customize the Material Database directly from the Material Dialog box.