Release Notes - January 01, 2024

Here's what's new in our latest update:

Simulation Scheduling Enhancements

We’ve made significant improvements to simulation job scheduling, introducing new options for running simulations.

• Standard is now the default setting, replacing the previous Delayed Start and Save option. Simulations using this setting may start considerably faster than before, depending on resource availability.
• Priority Provides immediate simulation execution, similar to the previous Run Immediately setting.

Read more about simulation scheduling here.

Luminary3D Visualization Updates

Vector Plots

We’ve expanded visualization capabilities in Luminary3D with the introduction of vector plots.

Line Widget

A new interactive Line Widget is now integrated into the Streamlines filter. This widget becomes available when the "Rake" seed type is selected, allowing you to assign and modify line properties more intuitively.

Force Distribution Plot

You can now create a new type of XY plot, Force Distribution, directly from the output panel. This is particularly useful for analyzing data such as span-wise lift distribution or cumulative drag.

No Highlighting Mode

In addition to the existing Select Surfaces and Select Volumes modes (which highlight objects on mouseover), we’ve added a No Highlight mode. This disables object highlights, making it easier to inspect and analyze results. This mode is now the default setting in the Results tab.

Clip Filter Updates

The Clip filter has been updated with several new enhancements:

• Removed the Smooth option, as this is now applied automatically
• Added Hide Clipped Surfaces functionality to non-geometry pages (previously available only on the Geometry page)
• Replaced Invert and Hide Clipped Surfaces checkboxes with intuitive toggle switches for easier control

Other Enhancements

• Outputs, meshing parameters, and stopping conditions are now retained when loading an existing result for setup.
• A "+" button has been added next to all filters, making it easier to create child filters

Fixed Issues

• Resolved an issue where manual mesh settings were not automatically applied when importing from the library under certain conditions