Release Notes

This list represents the reported issues resolved within SOFiSTiK Bridge Modeler. The issues are directly reported by users via Product Support Cases and SOFiSTiK Communities.

2022-12.1 / 2023-8.0 / 2024-2.0 (01.12.2023)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with start and end Rebar of longitudinal Set

  • Fixed a problem with hooks orientation of the rebar sets

  • Fixed a problem with axis/edge dimension in case of axis with polycurves

  • Fixed a problem with custom family for placement representation

  • Fixed a problem with Family Symbol by axis update

Improvements

  • New functionality in Infra Browser to open Family or Profile Family of selected component

  • Shape Handle Points of the Substructure can be assigned to the closest face of any solid

  • Impovements of Service Pack 2023-7.0 / 2024-1.0 are available for 2022-12.1

2023-7.0 / 2024-1.0 (06.10.2023)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with zoom in the 2D canvas in Axis Dialog.

  • Fixed a problem with with Void Cut for Superstructure Component with linear interpolation.

  • Fixed a problem with Offset Parameters for Railing

  • Fixed a problem with Quantification in Superstructure with Void Cut option

  • Fixed a problem with Import of Feature Lines with curves smaller then platform requirenments

  • Fixed a problem with Axis Reverse tool for Axis made of polycurve

  • Fixed a problem with Longitudinal section for large terrains and meshes

  • Fixed a problem with Station Pointer in various situations

Improvements

  • New Virtual Variables are added to Equation Editor

  • Context Menu was added to 2D Canvas in Axis Dialog

  • Option to select Placement Representation and adjust 2D Canvas was added to Settings

2022-12.0 / 2023-6.0 (08.08.2023)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with with the geometry accuracy of secondary axes.

  • Fixed a problem with Quantification in nested families

  • Fixed a problem with Parapet generation on polycurves

  • Fixed a problem with zoom in Axis 2D Canvas

Improvements

  • Generation of Transcient Geometry for pending Superstructure Components

  • New 2D canvas in Axis dialog

  • Search panel in Infra Browser

  • Transfer Panel with Import and Export functionalities

2024-0.0 Release (15.07.2023)

Improvements

  • Generation of Transcient Geometry for pending Superstructure Components

  • New 2D canvas in Axis dialog

  • Search panel in Infra Browser

  • Transfer Panel with Import and Export functionalities

2021-19.0 / 2022-11.0 / 2023-5.0 Release (24.05.2023)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with creation of secondary axis, when defined by formula

  • Fixed a problem with accuracy of Shape Handle Points when assigned to complex secondary axis

  • Fixed a problem with Constrained Axis in vertical position

  • Fixed a problem with Axis dialog and closed loops of references

  • Fixed a problem with subcategory assignment in Superstructure components

  • Fixed a problem with rotations between Alignment objects, when created by offset

Improvements

  • Substructure components can be placed on secondary axis

  • Railing tool is redesigned with new path selection and stationing possibilities

  • Parapet tool is redesigned with new path selection and stationing possibilities

  • Shape Handle Points are always assigned to Axes (with default NONE) in various dialog to ensure better workflow

2021-18.0 / 2022-9.0 / 2023-3.0 Release (10.02.2023)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with cutting Superstructure with Void elements

  • Fixed a problem with assignment of Shape Handle to axis with complex geometry

  • Fixed a problem with working on cload models

  • Fixed a problem with axis dialog when geometry had polylines

  • Fixed a problem with creation of sections when placements are not accurate

Improvements

  • Point Query in station query was added ref_query

  • Directions of lines/curves/axes in point was added to Station Query

2021-17.0 / 2022-8.0 / 2023-2.0 Release (09.12.2022)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with assignment and accuracy of Shape Handle Points

  • Fixed a problem with Stationning (parametrisation of curve)

  • Fixed a problem with secondary Axis if created from multiple lines

  • Fixed a problem with chord lengths array when calculated from interval end

Improvements

  • Snap Direction in Settings Dialog ‘Curve Intersection’ available

  • Edit Pending Definition in Infra Browser available

  • Assignment of Shape Handle Point to secondary Axis of different Axis available

  • Shape Handle Point Parametrization available for Components at secondary Axis

  • New Measurements Types (Horizontal Projection and Arc Length) are added to Layout Rule

2021-16.0 / 2022-7.0 / 2023-1.0 Release (07.10.2022)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with graphical station selector for scaled screen and views on plan

  • Fixed a problem with point and curve dimensions in terms of performance

  • Fixed a problem with Superstructure component at polycurves

  • Fixed a problem with Tendon import from CDB

  • Fixed a problem with Infra Browser when command is in progress

Improvements

  • Selection of any Reference point in Profile for Elevation Points command

  • Elevation Points can be calculated according to the Axis (coordinate system selection)

  • Longitudinal Section command supports linked models

  • Variable definition supports multiple values at the same station (index)

  • Superstructure command supports materials without physical asset

2021-15.0 / 2022-6.0 / 2023-0.0 Release (22.07.2022)

Improvements

  • Axis can be defined with additional angle between each alignment entity

  • Axis from Curve/Projection support multi select and Revit Alignment and creates polycurves

  • Point and Curve Dimension commands for Infrastructure-specific detailing

  • Dynamo Nodes for SOFiSTiK Bridge + Infrastructure Modeler are available (available currently in 2023)

  • New Component Properties are added: Length, Projected Length, Chord Length, Projected Chord Length, Volume

  • New Special Variable for Cross Member is added: angle ‘phi’

  • Axis can be imported from LandXML with adjusted direction at start of each alignment entity

  • New context Menu commands in Infra Browser are added

  • Superstructure (Repeater) can be defined with additional offset to the placement

  • Placement can be created from Superstructure (Repeater) dialog and assigne simultaneously

  • New option for Superstructure (Repeater) command to cut component with the placement plane

  • Terrain Geometry creation and Void elements generated by Dynamo Library

  • New Option in Superstructure (Repeater) Template override

  • PlanFeature (FeatureLine in Civil3D) can be imported as Axis from LandXML

2020-14.0 / 2021-14.0 / 2022-3.0 Release (11.02.2022)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with volume quantification in nested families

  • Fixed a problem with stationing at secondary axis when ‘Consider Rotation’ option was activated

  • Fixed a problem with Elevation Points

  • Fixed a problem with definition of long axes

  • Fixed various problems

  • Fixed a problem with with Edge/Axis Dimensions

  • Fixed a problem with Superstructure tool for thin profiles

  • Fixed a problem with Superstructure Repeater after Placements are deselected/deleted

  • Fixed a problem with filled regions in Longitudinal Section

  • Fixed a problem with grids on sec. Axis and Axis from Points

Improvements

  • Increased accuracy for axis imported with given range

  • While importing the axis with given range, aquired coordinates will be adjusted according to new axis origin

  • New possibility to rename the component in the ‘Element Info’ in Infra Browser was added

2020-13.0 / 2021-13.0 / 2022-2.0 Release (03.12.2021)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with properties by Cross Member Array tool

  • Fixed a problem with Quantification values after Axis Refresh

  • Fixed a problem with with Beams comman while placing on Girder Layout with Spacing Set

  • Fixed various problems with Parapets tool

  • Fixed a problem Cross Member (with Railing Category) in Infra Browser

Improvements

  • New commands (process pending, refresh element) were added to Infra Browser

  • New panel ‘Element Info’ was added to Infra Browser

  • Support of TRA + GRA formats for Axis import was added

2020-12.0 / 2021-12.0 / 2022-1.0 Release (08.10.2021)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with dimensioning lines in Bridge Profiles in some cases

  • Fixed a problem with Placement naming

  • Fixed a problem with creation of railing on cut elements (with void)

  • Fixed a problem with secondary axis parametrisation

  • Fixed a problem with axis from projection in some cases

  • Fixed a problem with parameters of railing family and preview

Improvements

2020-11.0 / 2021-11.0 / 2022-0.0 Release (22.07.2021)

Improvements

  • Support of Infrastructure categories by component creation

  • Assignment of Infrastructure Categories for Superstructure components (Version 2022)

  • User interface: Infra Browser and Station Query are now available

  • Properties for Cross Member and Substructure are added

  • Create Dimensions from Profile tool is added

  • Process Model Definitions on demand option is added

  • Terrain Intersection behaviour is changed

  • Terrain Subtraction command is added

  • Improvements of layout rules: Spacing Set and Number with Spacing are added

  • Improvements of layout rules: Measurement types (curve parameter, chord length and projected chord length) are added

  • Improvements of layout rules: each placement interval can be taken into account at once (Apply for each interval checkbox)

  • Add Placements tool is now available

  • Graphical Station selector for multiple command is now available in the dialogs

  • Snap direction for graphical station selection is now available in Settings Dialog

  • Base Elevation for Vertical Alignment of an Axis is added

2020-10.0 / 2021-10.0 Release (11.06.2021)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with Quantification assignment in Nested Families.

  • Fixed a problem with Split Axis Stationiong on dimensioning lines.

  • Fixed a problem with creation of Superstructure component in special cases.

  • Fixed a problem with Shear Mapping for Superstructure component.

2020-9.0 / 2021-9 Release (20.04.2021)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with Elevation Points tool in case the component is assigned to secondary axis.

  • Fixed a problem with component naming by Superstructure Duplicate tool.

  • Fixed a problem with Revit crash in situation with invalid Families parametrization.

  • Fixed a problem with accuracy of created components assigned to large Axis was fixed.

  • Fixed a problem with definition of Bloss Curve in Horizontal alignment

  • Fixed a problem with updated of Axis defined between placements.

Improvements

  • New style for station display is added. Handling of negative stationing is improved.

  • Terrain Intersection tool is added.

  • Split axis tool is added.

  • Shared Parameters (SOFiSTiK_AxisId and SOFiSTiK_HostAxisId) for Axis elements are added.

  • In case of unsupported signs (Variable or Secondary Axis ) by SOFiPLUS, Analysis link tool will correct them.

  • An option to turn off the automatic update of elements is added in Settings dialog.

  • Biquadratic Curve for Horizontal alignment was added.

  • New option to ignore vertical alignment discontinuties is added to Superstructure tool.

2020-8.0 / 2021-8 Release (05.02.2020)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with assignment of Shape Handle Points to secondary axis.

  • Fixed a problem with nested families in longitudinal view.

  • Fixed a problem with automatic creation of section views in some cases.

  • Fixed a problem with accuracy for secondary axis in some cases.

Improvements

2020-7.0 / 2021-7 Release (09.12.2020)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with Shape Handle Points for Suubstructure Tool

  • Fixed a problem with Layout Rule by Railing Tool

  • Fixed a problem with angle accuracy. Vertical orientation of created section views is improved.

  • Fixed a problem with Laout Rule by Superstructure Repeater tool.

  • Fixed a problem with Edit Railing tool.

  • Fixed a problem with Longitudinal View crated on secondary axis.

  • Fixed a problem with invisible Girder Reference lines.

  • Fixed a problem with Import of Shared Parameters for Quantification tool, when TXT file is not selected in Shared Parameters Revit dialog.

Improvements

  • Quantification tool: Assignemnt of Parameters to geometries for each Family Type. Important! Previous assignment in Families has to be defined again.

  • Quantification Reset Values tool was added.

  • Cross Member Array tool supports Adaptive Generic Families with 2 or 3 Adaptive Points.

  • Definition of Sart/End panels for Railing tool

  • Option to aquire cooridnates by import of an Axis or Terrain Model was added

  • Improved stability of Shear Mapping by generation of Superstructure Components.

  • Improved performance of Girder Layout tool. In case user defined families for Girder Reference are used, you need to Mark Girder Reference lines again.

  • Extrusion of Terrain Model in positive Z Axis was added.

2020-6.0 / 2021-6 Release (28.09.2020)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with renaming the view in Revit 2021

  • Fixed a problem with default family for Parapets tool

  • Fixed a problem with topography representation in longitudinal section

  • Fixed a problem with Shape Handle assignment and positioning (no reference found problem)

  • Fixed a problem with lost source element after duplicating the parapet element

  • Fixed a problem with geometry of partly imported axis from LandXML

  • Fixed a problem with Import and Export of data for projects in cloud

Improvements

2020-5.0 / 2021-5 Release (09.07.2020)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem with stationing for Cross Member funcitonality

  • Fixed a problem with orientation and rotation of Cross Memeber elements

  • Fixed a problem with Shape Hendle assignment and positioning

  • Fixed a problem with creation of section views for invalid profiles

  • Fixed a problem with update of Component Repeater elements

Improvements

  • Creation and import of Digital Terrain Model

  • Enhancement of components with naming, subcategories and form selection.

  • Settings Dialog with File location and Accuracy

  • Sketch Axis

  • Bridge Rail workflow

  • Axis parametrisation mode can be selected for Axis imported from CSV files

  • Range definition for longitudinal section

2020-4.1 Release (27.04.2020)

Improvements

  • Analytical Link functionality was added. New workflow enables exchange of geometrical information (axis and superstructure components) with SOFiPLUS(-X) for structural analysis.

2020-4 Release (02.04.2020)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed a problem number layout rule for Superstructure repeater

  • Fixed a problem with missing elements in Superstructure Repeater tool

  • Fixed a problem with angle at start/end for components in Superstructure Repeater tool

  • Fixed a problem with Component Update with reference to an axis

  • Fixed a problem with missing gap at end of Superstructure Repeater chainage

  • Fixed a problem with assignment of Shape Handle Points

Improvements

  • Duplicate Functionality for Cross Member, Parapets and Railing tools

  • Edit funcitonality for Parapets and Railing tools

  • Create Axis from Projection tool

  • Adjustment of Stationing and geometry of secondary axis according to the placement rotation (only in horizontal direction)

  • Placement orientation (vertical or orthogonal) is considered by definition of Vertical Offset of Secondary Axis

  • Definition of Secondary Axis using Equation Editor

  • Utilisation of Secondary Axis U/V Offsets in Equation Editor (of the same secondary axis)

  • Utilisation of Variable created by Equation Editor in an another equation

  • Evaluation of Variable at specific station in Equation Editor

2020-3 Release (14.02.2020)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed problem with dimensioning lines in created sections

  • Fixed problem with creation of section views between two append stations

  • Fixed problem with updating the cross member arrays with axis parametrisation

  • Fixed problem with creation of section views between two append stations

  • Fixed problem with Placements naming

Improvements

2020-2 Release (14.12.2019)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed problem with missing elements and patterns in longitudinal section (secondary axis)

  • Fixed problem with no material in components with two profiles

  • Fixed problem with with edit tool for Cross Member Array

  • Fixed problem with representation of placements that were defined with version 2020-0

  • Fixed problem with import of axis range: location and direction

  • Fixed problem with visibility of variable in Beams Dialog

  • Fixed problem with incorrect dimensions while using shear mapping

  • Fixed problem with parametrisation to axis of Cross Member Array

  • Fixed problem with Shear Mapping by Girder Systems

Improvements

2020-1 Release (14.10.2019)

Resolved issues

  • Fixed problem with dialogs while using Windows 7

  • Fixed issue with direction at start in some LandXML files (LandXML import)

  • Fixed problem that caused disconnecting secondary axis from main axis by ‘Disconnect’ tool

  • Fixed problem with material in Component Family, when ‘Profiles at Discontinuity Points option was activated

  • Various fixed for geometry creation

Improvements

  • Performance - only Components influenced by Axis modifications will be regenerated

  • Placements name and placements station visible in 3D view

  • Graphical selection of placement in Superstructure dialog

  • New Subcategory for placements and placements annotation

  • Option to ignore the placements location by creation of Superstructure Component was added

  • Material input in Parapet tool was added

  • Profiles and Girder References can be defined in nested families

2020-0 Release (31.07.2019)

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