Update history​

CYPE 3D

Exporting in FBX format

Version 2023.a of all CYPE programs that have the "Print/Save the current view" tool (usually all programs that display graphic information in a window) allows any generated 3D model to be exported in FBX format. This is one of the most common and accepted formats among rendering software (Twinmotion, Enscape, Sketchup+Vray, among others).

Exportation in FBX format is found in the dialogue box that opens when selecting the "Print/Save the Current View" button in any of the programs that include this tool. This feature allows users to export any element that is visible in the current window at that moment in FBX format (as well as elements that have been imported from other programs).

Implementation. NTC-DCEA 2020 (Mexico, CDMX)

"Normas Técnicas Complementarias para Diseño y Construcción de Estructuras de Acero (2020)" – Mexico, CDMX.

Chapter 10 "Connections" from NTC-DCEA 2020 for designing connections in steel structures has been implemented for the following programs:

  • CYPE 3D
  • CYPE Connect Classic

"Channel with stiffened web" type in BS 5950-5:1998 cold formed steel sections

In version 2022.e, "Channel with stiffened web" type cold formed steel sections have been included for beams and columns (CYPECAD) and for bars (CYPE 3D) when the selected standard is BS 5950-5:1998.

Spanish structural code "Código Estructural"

"Código Estructural (Real Decreto 470/2021)".

Implemented in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D for analysing and checking composite concrete and steel columns.

In previous versions, it was already implemented for analysing, designing or checking other structural elements:

  • For analysing and designing concrete structures (v.2022.c) in:
    • CYPECAD
    • CYPE 3D
    • Reinforced concrete cantilever walls
    • Embedded retaining walls

  • For analysing and checking steel connections (v.2022.c) in:
    • CYPE Connect
    • StruBIM Steel

  • For analysing and designing steel structures (v.2022.d) in:
    • CYPECAD
    • CYPE 3D

General improvements

Version 2022.h of CYPE software is a closing version of version 2022.

In addition to the new features and improvements that are explicitly outlined in each version of CYPE software, process optimisation involving internal improvements to our programs is normally included. All programs are systematically checked during each revision, and improvements are made to improve their performance. As a result, we advise our users to always update their version to the latest revision (in this case, v.2022), regardless of whether or not new features in version 2022.h are explicitly mentioned for the program they are using, the country for which they are using CYPE software or the language in which it is installed.

Improved drawing generation

In this version, the generation of structural drawings with an actual profile has been improved. The new implemented technique (multithreading) has reduced generation time by up to 90% (depending on the configuration of your computer) and also increases the robustness of the generation process.

Furthermore, both welds and bolts of the modelled connections can now be included in this type of drawing.

Implementation. PN-EN 1993-1-8:2006/NA:2011 (Poland)

The Polish National Annex to Eurocode 3 ("Design of steel structures - Part 1-8: Design of joints") for the design of joints in steel structures has been implemented into the following programs:

  • CYPE 3D
  • CYPE Connect Classic

Implementing Spanish code "Código Estructural"

Spanish code "Código estructural" (Real Decreto 470/2021) has been implemented for analysing and designing rolled and built-up section steel structures in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D.

In the previous version (2022.c), it was already implemented in CYPECAD, CYPE 3D, Reinforced concrete cantilever walls, and Embedded retaining walls, for analysing and designing concrete structures; and in CYPE Connect Steel and StruBIM Steel for designing and checking steel connections.

Implementation. PN-EN 1993-1-1:2006/NA:2010 (Poland)

Polish National Annex to Eurocode 3 (Design of steel structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings).

Implemented in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D.

Implementation. NTC-DCEA 2020 (Ciudad de México)

"Normas Técnicas Complementarias Para Diseño y Construcción de Estructuras de Acero (Ciudad de México, 2020)".

Implemented in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D.

Implementation. PN-EN 1993-1-3:2008/NA:2010 (Poland)

Polish National Annex to Eurocode 3 (Design of steel structures - Part 1-3: General rules - Supplementary rules for cold-formed members and sheeting).

Implemented in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D.

Units of the stress scale in contour plots

In contour plots, the values of the stress scale are displayed in kp/cm2 for the MKS system.