Nová verze softwarového doplňku BuiltWorks 2010 s označením 1.4, zpřístupní uživatelům SolidWorksu další praktické funkce pro navrhování ocelových konstrukcí.
Původem litevská aplikace BuiltWorks slouží k vytváření ocelových konstrukcí v reálném čase v systému SolidWorks, do nějž se hladce integruje. Krom toho zabezpečuje přímé propojení na nezbytné simulační nástroje SolidWorks Simulation a dokáže komunikovat také se systémy Staad.Pro, SAP 2000 atd. Jeho hlavní výhodou je znatelné urychlení práce při navrhování ocelových konstrukcí v rozhraní SolidWorksu, pro jehož uživatele jeho ovládání nepředstavuje nic neznámého.
Aktuální dílčí verze 1.4 vylepšuje především výkon programu, zejména při zpracování větších ocelových celků. Z uživatelsky viditelných novinek stojí za zmínku alespoň nováknihovna konstrukčních spojů, zdokonalené dialogy pro import či export dat a rozšířená podpora formátu CIS/2 (CIMsteel Integration Standards Release 2), pokrývající nyní analytický i designový model.
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SOLIDACE RELEASES VERSION 1.4 OF BUILTWORKS 2010
SolidACE paves the way for a broad choice of SolidWorks® platforms with a new release of BuiltWorks 2010 v.1.4.
Vilnius, LITHUANIA – July 12, 2011 – SolidACE, a company developing computer aided design and engineering tools for the architectural, building and construction engineering, and plant engineering markets, today announced the release of the new version (1.4) of BuiltWorks 2010, a structural steel design and engineering add-in application for SolidWorks® CAD environment.
Version 1.4 of BuiltWorks is both – the last release to be supported on SolidWorks 2010 version, as well as a cardinally new step in BuiltWorks development due to major refactoring of core code of the application. Although this version of BuiltWorks is designed and compiled against SolidWorks 2010, the rework in application core was aimed to better prepare for BuiltWorks certification with SolidWorks 2011 version.
“Despite that internal refactoring of BuiltWorks code will not be seen for casual user, it will be recognized through the performance improvement of the application, especially with models of larger steel structures – the main target business area for which BuiltWorks is particularly developed”, commented new release of BuiltWorks 2010 Ramunas Žebarauskas, the Development Manager of SolidACE. “Moreover, new version of BuiltWorks also incorporates few user interface and usability improvements. To name few: structural members either in groups or individually are now placed with a single parametric and flexible command; all export and import dialogs were enhanced for more flexible and usable handling of data exchange process. A brand new library of connections is added to new BuiltWorks version and will be also further developed with next releases”.
Interoperability features of BuiltWorks v1.4 are extended to support the Design Model of CIMsteel Integration Standards Release 2 (CIS/2) format, formerly supporting only the Analysis Model. Now CIS/2 format SolidWorks users will be able to exchange data not only with a variety of Analysis and Design applications, but also with a range of CAD systems for structural steel design. The support of Steel Detailing Neutral Format (SDNF) is also improved by adding new export options, widening the list of 3rd party applications that can be integrated with SolidWorks® 3D CAD environment through BuiltWorks add-in.
“Our user community is growing; we are expanding our network of resellers. This is the best driving factor for our continuous development, the evidence that we are moving to the right direction,” said Dr. Vladimir Popov, CEO of SolidACE. “The market is constantly changing, having more users allows us to better understand their needs and adjust our development short term plans accordingly. This year we will certify BuiltWorks for SolidWorks 2011 version, but also will add support for SolidWorks 2012 later this year. It is one of requirements for achieving the Gold Certified Product status for BuiltWorks, where we are heading towards, but also respect to the needs of our users, a freedom of choice to use the appropriate SolidWorks platform,” added Dr. Popov.
The new BuiltWorks 2010, version 1.4 will be available for download through SolidACE web site immediately.
About SolidACE
SolidACE is a company focusing on the Architectural, Building and Construction Engineering as well as Plant Engineering markets within a Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks environment. The company is registered in Vilnius, Lithuania and includes a development team in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. SolidACE was created in November 2008 by experienced and dedicated structural steelwork software professionals with the express intention of developing an intuitive 3D solution within the SolidWorks environment. The company supports and advises within the world of steel and has dedicated design professionals. For the latest news, information, and demonstration resources, please visit the company’s Web site (www.solidace.com), contact representatives at info@solidace.com, or call 1-617-842-7470 in the US or +370-5-212-4660 in Lithuania.
