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Expansion of the types of projects that can be solved with Portuguese codes

In version 2024.b, the Portuguese fire safety code "Regulamento Técnico de Segurança contra Incêndio em Edifícios (SCIE)" was implemented in CYPEFIRE for projects such as "Utilização-tipo I - Habitacionais". In version 2024.c, the project types that can be solved in CYPEFIRE with the SCIE regulation according to "Portaria n.° 135/2020, de 2 de junho" have been expanded.

Now, version 2024.d includes all project types that can be solved with this code:

  • As of version 2024.b:
    • Utilização-tipo I «Habitacionais»

  • As of version 2024.c:
    • Utilização-tipo II «Estacionamentos»
    • Utilização-tipo III «Administrativos»
    • Utilização-tipo IV «Escolares»
    • Utilização-tipo V «Hospitalares e lares de idosos»
    • Utilização-tipo VI «Espectáculos e reuniões públicas»
    • Utilização-tipo VII «Hoteleiros e restauração»

  • As of version 2024.d:
    • Utilização-tipo VIII «Comerciais e gares de transportes»
    • Utilização-tipo IX «Desportivos e de lazer»
    • Utilização-tipo X «Museus e galerias de arte»
    • Utilização-tipo XI «Bibliotecas e arquivos»
    • Utilização-tipo XII «Industriais, oficinas e armazéns»

Improvements in the implementation of the SCIE regulation with Portaria n.° 135/2020, de 2 de junho (Portugal)

In version 2024.b, the Portuguese fire safety regulation "Regulamento Técnico de Segurança contra Incêndio em Edifícios (SCIE)" was implemented in CYPEFIRE for projects of type "Utilização-tipo I - Habitacionais". Version 2024.c extends the types of projects that can be solved in CYPEFIRE with the SCIE regulation according to "Portaria n.° 135/2020, de 2 de junho" and they are as follows:

  • Utilização-tipo II «Estacionamentos»
  • Utilização-tipo III «Administrativos»
  • Utilização-tipo IV «Escolares»
  • Utilização-tipo V «Hospitalares e lares de idosos»
  • Utilização-tipo VI «Espectáculos e reuniões públicas»
  • Utilização-tipo VII «Hoteleiros e restauração»

Categorising errors

In order to improve user experience and learning, the categorisation of errors displayed by CYPEFIRE and CYPEFIRE Hydraulic Systems has been improved.

All errors are now ranked from most serious to least serious and both programs will display the highest ranked errors first. In most cases, the correction of these errors solves less serious errors and also displaying and correcting them in stages can contribute to a better understanding of the job.

Display floor view templates in the 3D view

For 3D views defined within applications with a 3D working environment, the "Show selected templates in each floor view" option has been added. When activated, the templates visible in each of the floor views will be displayed in the 3D view in the dimension corresponding to these views.

Managing the visibility of templates in the view configuration window

As of version 2024.c, applications with a 3D working environment can manage the visibility of templates from the view configuration panel. For this purpose, the "DXF-DWG templates" tab has been added, where a list of all the templates imported into the project is displayed together with a checkbox to indicate which ones should be shown in the view.

Incorporation of manufacturers' libraries

Version 2024.c of the CYPE programs listed below incorporates product libraries from different manufacturers so that they can be downloaded and used in the BIM model generated by the program.

  • CYPE Architecture
  • CYPE Construction Systems
  • CYPELEC REBT
  • CYPELEC NF
  • CYPELEC PV Systems
  • CYPELUX
  • CYPELUX CTE
  • CYPELUX EN
  • CYPELUX SCE
  • CYPEPLUMBING Water Systems
  • CYPEFIRE
  • CYPEFIRE Hydraulic Systems

Installation modes (professional, campus, evaluation, temporary license)

All CYPE programs can be installed in their different versions (Professional Version, Evaluation Version, Campus Version, Temporary License). In previous versions, users could only choose the type of version to be installed from the classic CYPE menu.

As of version 2024.a, the selection of version types has been implemented in all CYPE programs on the BIMserver.center platform.

As of version 2024.d, this selection can be made during the installation of all CYPE programs, regardless of where they are downloaded.

Calculation of the surface of the fire compartments

As of version 2024.c, users will be able to manually define whether they want to exclude the surface area of the different spaces from the fire compartment to which they are assigned.

The different zones that include this possibility are:

  • Staircases
  • Protected lobbies
  • Protected zones
  • Risk rooms

New report - Annex

In the management of the reports, a new type of report, the Annex, has been included. In this report, users can find additional information on the fire sectors included in the project.

This information can be checked, modified and created from the checks applicable to each of the fire sectors in the standard.

Evacuation origin

Evacuation origins are used to associate the occupation (or part of it) of a space with an evacuation route, in order to check evacuation paths, lengths and exits.

This new tool allows us to consider the evacuation of spaces which, due to their characteristics, do not require an evacuation route in their interior (dwellings) or which, due to their size or geometry, do not require one either.

It can also be used to distribute the occupation of a single space over different spans of the evacuation route.

Maximum distance from the end of the staircase to the building exit

As of version 2024.c of CYPEFIRE, users can manage the maximum distance travelled from the end of the staircase in the check panel ("Evacuation" section, "Maximum length from the end to the exit of the building" option).


To do this, simply activate the check on the panel and specify the maximum permissible distance.

Protected zones

In version 2024.b, protected zones have been included. Protected zones are spaces enclosed by fire-resistant compartmentation elements, designed to allow users to evacuate the building and even to remain inside if necessary.

As well as being enclosed by fire-stopping elements, protected zones may also require the installation of a smoke control system and that the distance to one or more exits does not exceed the maximum permitted distance.

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