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Changes from Release 5.0.2.2 to 5.1.1.1
WindFarm changes from release 5.0.2.2 to release 5.1.1.1 are summarised below and there is detailed information on the changes in the download WF5111-Changes.pdf
All the changes have been incorporated in the Help system and updated tutorials, which have more detailed information. If you are interested in upgrading or require more information then please contact ReSoft Ltd.
If you are not a new user and not upgrading to Release 5 then do not download or install release 5.
IMPORTANT if upgrading from release 4
WindFarm changes from release 4 to release 5.0.2.2 are summarised on the release 5.0.2.2 changes page and there is also important detailed information on the release 4 to release 5 changes page.
5.1.1.1
Turbine Studio
1 There is a new turbine data format and the turbine geometry has been improved by allowing multiple nacelles (or bodies) in the complex geometry format. This helps when creating complex nacelles.
2 The Edit / Convert to Complex or Simple Geometry dialog allows you to choose which of the tower, blade, hub and / or nacelle you wish to be complex.
3 A spherical shaped hub can be specified.
4 Turbines in the turbine data base have been updated to the new format.
Photomontage
1 Updated for the new turbine geometry with multiple nacelles.
2 In the Options / Markers and Identifiers dialog there is a new option to use the turbine labels from the Designer as the identifiers. Also the gap size (spacing) between marker labels can be specified.
3 In the Options / Turbine Settings and Scale dialog there is a new option to generate a pseudo-random blade angle from the turbine's location. This means that providing the turbine is not moved its "random" blade angle will always be the same. It is formulated as:
blade angle = (east + north + specified blade angle) mod 360
4 In the Options / Turbine Settings and Scale dialog there is a new option to use the turbine geometry rather than the simple default geometry for the schematic.
5 You can now add labels and markers to locators.
6 Aviation light indicators can be shown on the turbine schematic.
7 Wind farms can be copied between viewpoint and photomontage files.
8 The auto adjustment of umbrella labels has been improved.
WindFarm 3D
Updated for the new turbine geometry with multiple nacelles.
Shadow Flicker
The Shadow Flicker module of WindFarm can allow for real World data in the shadow flicker analysis. It modifies the duration of shadow flicker events according to specified wind speed and direction along with the sun's visibility.
ZVI
Lakes can be added as boundaries inside a forest.
Designer
Renumber improved and extended to use a starting number for groups of turbines.
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