<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< BEG. OF FILE >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (c) Cervenka Consulting 2000-2024 ----------------------------------------- RELEASE NOTES FOR ATENA version 2024k (Build 29.8.2024 rev.23351, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.23368, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 23062) ----------------------------------------- Modified on August 29 2024 (minimum required maintenance ends 29.8.2024) by Dalimir Stano CONTENTS: ========= 1. INTRODUCTION 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 AtenaStudio 2.2 GID Interface 2.3 Installation of a network hardlock 3. DOCUMENTATION 4. PROGRAM EXECUTION 5. KNOWN AND NEW PROBLEMS 6. NEW FEATURES AND BUG FIXES 7. CONTACTS 1. INTRODUCTION This document contains release notes for ATENA version 2024 All bugs and problems should be reported by e-mail to cervenka@cervenka.cz. This is the first official ATENA version including the new preprocessor 2024 for ATENA Engineering. This new preprocessor unifies the 2D and 3D Engineering versions into a single user friendly environment, which works for both 2D and 3D modelling. 2. INSTALLATION First make sure that your ATENA hardlock is connected to your computer. It is recommended to uninstall any previous versions of ATENA software from your computer. In some cases it may be necessary to manually remove the directory "c:\Program Files\CervenkaConsulting". Execute the program ATENA_V2024_Install.exe, which is located on your distribution medium. This can be either a CD or a compressed archive, if you downloaded the program from the Internet. The installation program will guide you through the installation process. The intallation sometimes needs to upgrade some of your system files. In this case you will be asked to restart your computer. For a silent intallation, i.e., no questions, default settings, you can run the installer with the /S switch. The installer language follows system language and preselects czech Engineering UI in case of czech Windows environment. To choose the installer language manually, you can use the command line switches /EN for english and /CS for czech. 2.1 Pre-processor This new version ATENA 2024 brings a new pre-processor that combines the robustness of ATENA Science with the simplicity of ATENA 3D Engineering. If compared to the existing ATENA 2D & 3D Engineering, it contains the following main improvements: - Combination of 2D and 3D modelling and preprocessing into a single environment - Support for curved NURBS lines and surfaces - Stronger compatibility with ATENA Science - Import of *.gid models - Scripting support using Python programming language - Import of iges CAD data format. Ifc format expected in the subsequent releases - Support for layers as in other modelling programs - Possibility to develop user-defined material libraries and materials - Support for construction process modelling in both 2D and 3D - Improved visualization and post-processing capabilities - Enhanced user interface for easier and more intuitive modeling - Advanced meshing algorithms for faster and more accurate results - Expanded range of boundary conditions and load types - Enhanced contact and interface modeling capabilities - Stability and performance for large and complex models - Integration with external tools and software for seamless workflow - Comprehensive documentation and support to aid users in utilizing the new features and capabilities - Durability models for reinforcement corrosion and alkali-silica reaction - Modelling and simulation of 3D concrete printing - BIM based internal data format - AtenaStudio program for unique runtime visualization and control - Fully built on 64-bit technology, supporting larger computer memory capacity and speed - The new 2024 Engineering preprocessor support currently only Static analysis. The other solutions modules are available only in ATENA Science using GiD preprocessor, other ATENA solutions modules: creep, dynamic and transport will be introduced gradually in subsequent versions and upgrades. ATENA 2024 uses ATENA Studio for runtime analysis visualization and post-processing. 2.2 AtenaStudio Advanced graphical user interface for ATENA. Combines simple and intuitive user interface known from ATENA Engineering and advanced features of AtenaWin. It can be used for 2D and 3D calculations as well as visualization and postprocessing results. 2.3 ATENA Science ATENA-GiD Interface If this component is selected, interface modules for data exchange between ATENA and GiD will be installed on your computer. GiD can be used as a 3D and 2D pre- and post-processor for ATENA. Currently, the postprocessing is limited in some respects in GiD. The post-processing can also be done in AtenaWin or Atena3DPost. Only the demo version of GiD is currently distributed with the ATENA software. The demo version is limited to 1000 elements. GiD can be used to prepare numerical models for very complex structures. It also supports imports from various modelling standards. The full licence of GiD can be obtained from ATENA distributors. More information about GiD can be obtained at the internet address: http://www.gidhome.com/ During the installation you will be prompted if you want to install demo version of GiD and ATENA-GiD interface. If you want to use ATENA along with GiD please select the appropriate boxes. ATENA-GiD problem type scripts are suited for the GiD versions included in the particular ATENA installer in GiD versions, for details, see GiD\Problemtypes\Atena\Readme.txt 2.3 Installation of NetHasp network hardlock. This section describes how to install the network hardlock for program ATENA. If you had requested a network version of ATENA, you received a red NetHasp hardlock. This hardlock can be plugged into the USB port of an arbitraty computer in your local area network (LAN). The program ATENA can then be installed on any computer connected to this network and running Windows 10/11 system (64 bit). When ATENA is executed on a client computer, it first checks if a valid Hasp hardlock is connected to the computer. If it cannot find a hardlock on the local computer it searches the network for a NetHasp hardlock. If you have problem to access netrwork license: Please Submit the ip adress of the computer with network license to: On the client computer at site: http://localhost:1947/_int_/config_to.html (Access to Remote License Managers - Remote License Search Parameters) After the NetHasp is located, the program attempts to log into the hardlock. If there are more workstations currently using ATENA then is the allowed limit, the login is refused and ATENA cannot be used. In order to use the network hardlock, the red NetHasp hardlock key must be connected to at least one computer in the LAN, and the NetHasp License Manager must be running on this computer. It is important to realize that the computer with the network hardlock and NetHasp license manager must be running, in order for the client computers to be able to access it and log into the NetHasp. Some problems may occur, if for some reason an ATENA sesion on a client computer fails to end correctly, due to a computer or program crash. In this case, the program did not log out of the NetHasp License Manager, and one license can be blocked for others to use. There are two solutions to this problem. Either ATENA can be started again and the blocked license will be freed after the program is correctly terminated. Or NetHasp License Manager can be stopped and restared again. This will reset the number of available licenses back to the original number. This should be done, however, only at times when there are no clients using ATENA. It is important to note that if ATENA is executed several times on a single computer, this scenario will consume only one license in the NetHasp License Manager. 3. DOCUMENTATION The installation contains the following documentation in electronic format. In order to view the documentation PDF reader must be installed on your computer. Such a reader can be for instance obtained free of charge at the internet address http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html. [1] Theory Manual for ATENA. This document explains the theorethical formulations, which are used in ATENA including element formulation, constitutive models and non-linear solvers. [2] ATENA Engineering 2D and 3D User's manuals This document describes the usage of ATENA 2D and 3D environments. [3] Example Manual for ATENA Engineering 2D+3D, ATENA Science GiD Describes the example problems for ATENA 2D and 3D, and ATENA-GiD located in the Examples directory. [4] Tutorials for ATENA Engineering 2D, 3D, and ATENA Science These documents provide step by step introductions to the usage of the programs ATENA Engineering and Science. [5] ATENA-FEMAP User's Guide. This document explains how to exchange data between FEMAP and ATENA using scripts. FEMAP is used for pre and post-processing. ATENA is used for non-linear analysis only. [6] Atena Input File Format. This document contains the description of ATENA input file format. This input file can be created by user or by FEMAP. The analysis can be executed from command line by executing AtenaConsole program. [7] AtenaWin User's Manual Describes the usage of the AtenaWin tool for running FE analysis using a batch model in a simple graphical environment. [8] ATENA-GiD User's Manual Describes the data-preparation using GiD pre-processor with ATENA Science. [9] T3D User Guide Describes the mesh generator used in ATENA Engineering 3D and also available directly from the ATENA Kernel. [10] User Material DLL Explains hot to define a user material by providing a Dynamic Link Library with the material response functions. [11] ATENA Troubleshooting Reference for ATENA error and warning messages and solutions to frequent problems with analysis using ATENA. 4. KNOWN AND NEW PROBLEMS If you experience a problem, please check the ATENA Troubleshooting Manual (ATENA-Troubleshooting.pdf), the Products ATENA Documentation section on our Web, https://www.cervenka.cz/products/atena/documentation/pdf-atena-troubleshooting, search our forum https://forums.cervenka.cz. If you can not find a solution, please report the problem by e-mail to cervenka@cervenka.cz. Do not forget to send us your model (.cc3, .cc2, or .gid, without results, ZIPped), the version you are using, your WR (ATENA user ID from the "About" dialog), and a description of the problem. Include info about your computer whenever relevant and possible (OS version, graphics card type, ...). 6. NEW FEATURES AND BUG FIXES Release version 2024k, August 29, 2024 (minimum required maintenance ends 29.8.2024) (Build 29.8.2024 rev.23351, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.23368, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 23062) Release version 2024j, June 14, 2024 (minimum required maintenance ends 14.6.2024) (Build 14.6.2024 rev.23218, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.23216, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 23062) Release version 2024i, June 10, 2024 (minimum required maintenance ends 10.6.2024) (Build 10.6.2024 rev.23180, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.23179, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 23062) Release version 2024h, May 15, 2024 (minimum required maintenance ends 15.5.2024) (Build 15.5.2024 rev.23116, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.23103, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 23062) Release version 2024g, April 30, 2024 (minimum required maintenance ends 30.4.2024) (Build 30.4.2024 rev.23065, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.23062, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 23062) Release version 2024f, April 23, 2024 (minimum required maintenance ends 23.4.2024) (Build 23.4.2024 rev.23026, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.23042, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22606) Release version 2024e, April 11, 2024 (minimum required maintenance ends 11.4.2024) (Build 11.4.2024 rev.22987, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22997, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22606) Release version 2024d, March 21, 2024 (minimum required maintenance ends 12.3.2024) (Build 21.3.2024 rev.22889, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22898, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22606) Release version 2024c, February 27, 2024 (minimum required maintenance ends 27.2.2024) (Build 27.2.2024 rev.22843, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22862, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22606) Features: - Reversing simple and poly curves - Rotating surface boundary - Changing surface normal Improvements: - Added dot to decimal point converter for coordinates (issue 3158) - If last geometry has shown label, next geometry will have too. (only for interactivity) - Show error if translation vector is zero. - Automatically get suitable name for new project Bug-fixes: - Fixed subdividing curves (issue 3166) - Fixed localization of CC.GeometryLibrary (issue 3165). - Fixed unfocusing after Enter in interactive commands (issue 3168) - Fixed deserializing ruled solids (using outer surfaces too) - Updated Examples Release version 2024b, January 24, 2024 (minimum required maintenance ends 24.1.2024) (Build 24.1.2024 rev.22771, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22769, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22606) Release version 2024a, December 15, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 31.12.2023) (Build 15.12.2023 rev.22644, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22650, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22573) Release version 2023s, November 24, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 24.11.2023) (Build 24.11.2023 rev.22492, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22498, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22425) Release version 2023r, November 1, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 1.11.2023) (Build 1.11.2023 rev.22369, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22370, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22364) - New context help for ATENA Studio and Preprocessor - Updated Examples - Minor fixes in ATENA Studio and Preprocessor - New version of ATENA-GiD scripts Release version 2023p, October 20, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 20.10.2023) (Build 20.10.2023 rev.22340, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22348, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22336) - New version of ATENA-GiD scripts Release version 2023o, October 11th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 11.10.2023) (Build 11.10.2023 rev.22313, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22311, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22312) Changed behaviour of layers - completely like GiD except active layer cannot be invisible (no disabled checkboxes anymore) - Minor fixes in ATENA core, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor Release version 2023n, September 26th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 26.9.2023) (Build 26.9.2023 rev.22291, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22294, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22227) - Added parameter generation for SBeta material based on compressive strength - Fixed interaction with shells and beams - don't unselect selected geometry after applied or when command starts - hide preview after apply - New version of ATENA-GiD scripts - ImportEPWFile - Updates for IGES, GiD and Atena3D import - Updated Examples Release version 2023m, September 15th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 15.9.2023) (Build 15.9.2023 rev.22271, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22272, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22078) - Fixed Import from GiD - Fixed and added units - Fixed an issue: Load Force on 2D shell curve / Fixed 2D shell to solid - Updated Manuals Release version 2023l, August 17th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 17.8.2023) (Build 17.8.2023 rev.22186, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22194, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22078) Release version 2023k, August 10th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 10.8.2023) (Build 10.8.2023 rev.22174, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22173, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22078) Release version 2023j, August 1st, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 1.8.2023) (Build 1.8.2023 rev.22160, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22159, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22121) Release version 2023i, July 21th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 14.7.2023) (Build 14.7.2023 rev.22115, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22108, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22121) Release version 2023h, July 14th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 14.7.2023) (Build 14.7.2023 rev.22115, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22108, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22078) Release version 2023g, July 7th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 7.7.2023) (Build 7.7.2023 rev.22079, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22080, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22059) Release version 2023f, July 4th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 30.6.2023) (Build 4.7.2023 rev.22060, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.22072, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22059) Release version 2023e, June 29th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 30.6.2023) (Build 29.6.2023 rev.22060, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.21998, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 22053) Release version 2023d, June 12th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 12.6.2023) (Build 12.6.2023 rev.22000, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.21998, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 21953) Release version 2023c, June 6th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 6.6.2023) (Build 6.6.2023 rev.21954, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.21939, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 21953) Release version 2023b, April 27th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 27.4.2023) (Build 27.4.2023 rev.21861, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.21862, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 21803) Release version 2023, January 25th, 2023 (minimum required maintenance ends 25.1.2023) (Build 2.11.2022 rev.21636, ATENA Studio and Preprocessor 6.0.0.21643, ATENA-GiD scripts rev. 21595) - 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