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Links to the CYPE website in the apps help menu

In version 2025.c, new options have been added to the "Help" menu of all CYPE apps, providing direct links to key resources on the CYPE website. These options make it easier to access to useful information and Technical Support, improving the overall experience of using the program.

The new options are the following:

Technical support: This link provides information on the different ways of contacting the CYPE Technical Support team to clarify any queries, obtain customised assistance and solve any problem related to the apps.
User community: This option provides access to the CYPE user community, where users can share experiences, ask questions and discuss solutions with other professionals using the same tools. This community encourages the exchange of knowledge and best practices, helping to make the most of the program's features.
Learning resources: This link leads to a collection of learning resources, such as tutorials, manuals, videos and articles, designed to help you understand and use CYPE apps more efficiently. These materials are designed for all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced users, and are an excellent source of information to expand skills and technical knowledge.

These new additions make it easier to access information and provide the necessary support to improve the users' experience with the apps and to encourage professional development.

Other improvements and corrections

In this new 2025.c version, CYPEHVAC includes some improvements and corrections:

Improvements in the performance of the "Assign" tool.
Improvements in the drawings. The position of the tag defined in the plan views is kept in the drawing.
An error regarding the pressure drop defined in the fittings has been corrected, as the value defined in the library was not being saved correctly.

New connections of system elements with manufacturer's catalogues

To continue with the connection of the design elements available in CYPEHVAC with the Open BIM Database manufacturer's catalogues, the selection of catalogues of the following units and elements is permitted as of version 2025.c:

Radiators
Towel rail radiator
Circulation pumps
Pipe insulation
Plenums
Plenums for outlets
Fans

New options for defining ducts and grilles

As of version 2025.c, in CYPEHVAC users can force the dimensions of the air ducts and the flow rates of the terminal elements.

Furthermore, the algorithm for designing the terminal elements is modified in order to maintain the selection made by the user if all the checks carried out on the equipment are fulfilled.

Defining the maximum number of decimal places

In version 2025.c, an option has been added to configure the display of significant decimals in the "Bill of quantities" tab in the apps. This new feature is used to adapt the level of numerical precision to the specific needs of each project, providing greater flexibility in the presentation of the data.

To define this configuration, a drop-down menu has been added in the "General parameters" > "Decimals" section, next to the number of decimals in each field, with the following options:

Exact number of decimals. Displays all decimals, regardless of whether they are significant figures or not. This option, which is the one used in previous versions, is kept as the default for new projects.
Maximum number of decimals. Limits the display to significant figures, up to a user-specified maximum number of decimal places. This option allows for better control of the accuracy of the data, which simplifies the presentation of the information.

This configuration is compatible with the FIEBDC-3 (.bc3) standard, to ensure that adjustments made to the number of decimal places can be read and exported correctly by the data exchange tools available in the app.

Transparent preview in dockable windows

In version 2025.c, the preview for moving dockable windows within the apps has been improved. Now, when dragging a dockable window, the preview of its docked position is displayed transparently, allowing a clearer view of the underlying work area.

This new feature makes it easy to find the optimal location for each dockable window without obstructing important elements or losing sight of relevant project information. It also provides a smoother and more modern visual experience, aligned with best practices in user interface design.

Improved management of DXF and DWG templates

Version 2025.c of the CYPE apps includes the following improvements in the management of DXF and DWG file templates:

Reading DXF/DWG files with updated version
As of version 2025.c, CYPE apps can read DXF/DWG files up to AutoCAD® version 2025.

Improved template preview
Advanced graphic management has been implemented in the template selection and transformation panels to optimise the template drawing preview window and facilitate the movement of the drawing from this panel.

Simultaneous transformations on the template
The application of the following transformations on an imported template has been improved:
- Selecting the visible area of the template
- Changing the coordinate origin of a template
- Adjusting the scale of a template

Use of hardware acceleration in the drawing tool

As of version 2025.c, the "Drawing layouts" panel uses hardware acceleration for drafting drawings. This implementation allows users to represent and move the model more smoothly.

This panel is present in several CYPE programs, although hardware acceleration is much more noticeable in programs and projects with multiple elements (CYPECAD, CYPE 3D, CYPECAD MEP, etc.).

Plenums for outlets

CYPEHVAC now includes the possibility of inserting plenums for outlets in duct systems.

In version 2025.b, outlets were added to the program; now, in this new version 2025.c, these outlets can also be entered in the plenums for outlets.

From the "Catalogue management" option, different plenum manufacturer's catalogues can be downloaded. These new catalogues, incorporated in this version, contain the 3D drawing with the plenum geometry, as well as the plenum connections and their analysis data.

These elements can be used by the user in the installation from the "Plenum for outlet" option in the "Air terminals" section.

Plenums

In version 2025.c, the possibility of entering plenums in duct systems has been included.

These elements can be used in the system from the "Plenum" option in the "Equipment" section.

Improvements in VRF systems

In CYPEHVAC version 2025.c, manifolds for distributing VRF systems have been added. As a result, branches with more than two outlets can be designed.

Branching joints can also be inserted manually by connecting their ends, although the program continues to place them automatically and representatively if they are not placed but are necessary.

Hydraulic bibloc air-source heat pump system

Within the air-source heat pump units, the CYPEHVAC version 2025.c has added the hydraulic bibloc system. This system consists of a compact outdoor unit and an indoor unit containing the hydraulic components of the system, connected by water pipes. These units can be found in the Bosch, Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, Saunier Duval and Vaillant aerothermal system catalogues, available in the "Catalogue management" option.

The layout of the hydraulic bibloc air-source heat pump system works in a similar way to the bibloc air-source heat pump system. The selection of the set (outdoor unit and indoor unit) is made on the panel of the indoor unit, from which the water-based air-conditioning system inside the building starts. Furthermore, the primary circuit can be laid out by placing the outdoor unit in the work area and connecting it to the indoor unit by means of water pipes. In this case, the pipe length, height difference and pipe diameter limits established by the manufacturer for the primary circuit shall be checked.

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