1.

Implemented a new user interface featuring:

a)

New start screen and file menu with project options, a list of most recently used files and links to online resources

b)

Flexible toolbar with two sizes; regular and small, for easy and fast access to commands and options

c)

Left panel for defining and editing project information, creating and/or modifying section shape and reinforcement and displaying section properties

d)

2D view controls for efficient zooming and panning of sections

e)

Solver dialog to display solver progress and messages along with errors and warnings

f)

Similar items grouped in corresponding dialogs for easy access

i)

Grouped all program settings in the Settings dialog

ii)

Grouped all program definitions in the Definitions dialog

iii)

Grouped all program load types in the Loads dialog

iv)

Grouped all slenderness parameters in the Slenderness dialog

2.

Introduced a module to import loads from ETABS featuring:

a)

The ability to load ETABS models from both .EDB and .XML files

b)

Options to select loads to be imported based on column/pier labels, column sections, stations, and load combinations

c)

A preview window showing loads selected to be imported

d)

Ability to remove duplicate loads during import

3.

Introduced a module to batch process multiple files, to:

a)

Simplify batch processing

b)

Reduce dependency on bat files and command line

Featuring:

a)

A grid to list the processed files along with their solved status, section features and capacity ratios

b)

The ability to select report types and files to be exported

c)

A batch processing report generated after process completion

d)

A feature to organize processed files based on their status

4.

Introduced a new Print/Export module to facilitate printing and exporting of graphical reports, with:

a)

Option to preview the graphical reports to be printed/exported

b)

Options for print settings including paper size, orientation, margins and range

c)

Options to print the report, export it in emf and bmp formats, export it to the clipboard or add it to the text report.

5.

Added the ability to create and solve models with multiple solid sections and openings

6.

Added the ability to export complete section, geometry only, reinforcement only, factored loads and service loads

7.

Added the ability to quick solve the section and immediately observe the max. capacity ratio

8.

Ability to store both irregular and regular sections simultaneously in a saved file