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2.6.0

This is the first update to Archie-M for some time. It adds load files for CS454, revised SV load files, and a new set of railway loads, and makes several quality of life improvements.

Features

Self service activation.
Executable and installer is code signed.
Autorun moved from Tools to Loads menu.
Autorun will run asymmetrical loads in both directions. Standard loads now include only one of a symmetrical pair. Strictly this is only necessary if the bridge is also symmetrical, but that check is more difficult and has not been implemented at this stage; all asymmetrical loads are run both ways regardless of bridge symmetry.
Update for CS454 (added loads, and updated labels in UI)
CS454/BD21 distribution mode is now default. Archie-M distribution mode should only be used in rare circumstances if checking old assessments.
Revised SV loads with explanatory note (further updated from those previously available from help website).
New railway loads, with both wheel and axle options, and full sets of RA1 to RA15 loads.
Text output includes backing information.
Various formatting fixes to text output.
Survey data for multipoint roads can be loaded from file.
Survey data (for multipoint road and true shape) can be in any common delimited text format (tab, comma, space, semicolon) and open file dialog allows listing files with any extension.
"Bridge" and "Lane" width now called "Available" and "Effective" width to better convey meaning.

Improvements

Move load case list to end in text output to simplify use in excel. Now for a given bridge, all output will remain in the same cells as loads are added or removed.
Switch to https in app.obvis.com site and update URLs in app to match.
Fix browser opening to use system default not IE.
“Move to position” in auto run results highlights selected row.
Ctrl-B opens modify backing dialogue as menu suggests.
All dialogs and text views now closed when a bridge is closed.
Main load folder is found in the application folder. Previously the working directory was used. Loads should now be found even if the working folder is not the installation folder.
MSI installer will upgrade and retain existing licence files in future. (Old licence files will not work with this version because the activation system has changed.)
Warning triggered by setting “Archie Multi” distribution mode. Prompt to change mode on loading a file with this setting.
In Autorun results, if thrust falls outside a pier it is marked “ADJUST” rather than “FAIL”.
High resolution displays are better handled.

Bugs

Fixed issue with mortar loss in autorun report.
Empty warning dialogs should no longer be empty.
Available (formerly "Bridge") width and minimum effective width reported correctly in text output.
Negative ring thickness factor (ring thinner at springing than crown) caught and rejected. Brg files saved with springing thickness less than crown thickness will be updated with a user notification on load.
Adjust mortar loss tool will not allow 0 effective ring thickness, this would cause the programme to crash.
Overlay in curved (three point) road would be below road surface for concave road.
Adjust gamma fl dialog now initialised with current value of gamma fl.

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