Modifications to SAPFIR-3D 2018

SAPFIR-Structures

• Restored: option to save model in version SAPFIR 2016, 2015 and earlier.
  
• Enhanced: option to cut analytical models of columns and beams for arbitrary plane.
  
• When load is generated on the ‘Floor plan’ view, the warning is displayed that loads are not displayed on this view.
  
• Corrected: option to copy load within the storey.
  
• Enhanced: selection of load when ‘selection window’ is used.
  
• Enhanced: generation of punching shear contours at the column base (bottom punching shear).
  
• Enhanced: option to cut selected walls in the AutoCut mode.
  
• For floor plans, restored: option to generate objects by layers that contain objects with steel sections and to create piles and columns by contour defined with a circle.
  
• For SAPFIR study version (Academic Set), new option to transfer to VISOR-SAPR the earthquake load cases and design levels for analysis of masonry.
  
• Enhanced: filter for selection by parameters for openings and spaces.
  
• Corrected: error in work with floor plan if parameter ‘Indicate on plan’ is defined for zones with another thickness generated in the slab.
  
• Corrected: presentation of boundary conditions when the floor slab is rotated.
  
• Corrected: determining base point of the door in case the door is moved.
  

SAPFIR-RC

• Corrected: program crash when you generate elevation for certain detail view of dowels into columns from foundation slab.
  

SAPFIR-GENERATOR

• Corrected: minor errors when you deleted node ‘Door’ with the keyboard and when you connect node ‘Access to input parameter’ (InPar).
  

SAPFIR-Structures

• Added: rotation angle for the object remaines the same when the object type is changed – transforming wall into column.
  

• Enhanced import of models in IFC format:
  • enhanced: identification of geometric location of fillings in openings and stairs;
  • integrity of model is saved during the import from Renga.
• Improved option to edit analytical model of stairs – thicknesses of plates that simulate staircases and landing.
  

• Enhanced: option to copy windows with the base point and with the commands Paste to selected storeys, Paste selected to storey.
  
• Enhanced: option to edit (in groups) fillings in openings.
  
• Advanced check of model, namely check for coincidence of surfaces.
  
• During import of floor plans in DXF format, in identification of steel elements (columns, beams), in parameters of these elements, material 'Steel structures' will be defined automatically.
  
• Corrected error that caused renumeration of slab segments after the 'Cut off by line' command and, as a results, caused re-assignment of boundary conditions assigned to these segments.
  

• Corrected error that caused occurrence of duplicate piles when you selected the pile and press ENTER.
  
• Restored functionality of the 'Filter by parameters' dialog box when you work with beam sections.
  

• Enhanced rubustness of the system when saving SAPFIR objects to the library, corrected error in defining the snap point of the saved objects.
  

SAPFIR-GENERATOR

• For nodes of windows and doors, new option to generate objects along line. Width of opening is determined automatically along the length of line.
  

• Columns may be generated by points of intersection of grid lines at storeys where elevations are below zero (below location of grid lines).
  
• For separate objects generated with node, it is possible to define and save parameters that may differ from properties of node.
  
• Enhanced option to select nodes included into Group of nodes.
  

LARGE PANEL BUILDINGS

• Enhanced option to generate platform and contact joints with eccentricity.