As of version 2025.d, the air distribution system can be designed by selecting the alignment point of the ducts and their connections.
Up until this version, CYPEHVAC only allowed the duct axis to be entered as a reference so that its dimensions and all the necessary connections took this reference to modify its size and position.
From now on, users can select as a reference not only the axis, but also any of the vertices of its section and even the centre of any of its faces.
It is now possible to insert manufacturer duct connections in CYPEHVAC version 2025.d.
Up until now, the connections available in the program referred to ASHRAE connections with their design data and it was the application that drew the connection based on the input data.
As of this version, it is possible to enter the connections of prefabricated ducts supplied by the manufacturers. Just as it was already done for ASHRAE connections, the application can automatically generate the manufacturer's connections required for the installation of ducts without the need for the user to enter them manually. From the "Catalogue management" option, different manufacturer's connection catalogues can be downloaded.
In CYPEHVAC version 2025.d, it is now possible to insert end pieces in duct systems. These elements are used by some manufacturers where plenums and silencers do not have mouths for circular cross-section ducts, as they allow different connection systems to be made.
Therefore, depending on the end pieces used, the same plenum box or silencer can be connected to more or less circular ducts, as well as to ducts with a different section.
From the "Catalogue management" option, the manufacturer's catalogues for the end pieces that have been implemented can be downloaded. These can be used by the user in the system via the "End pieces" option in the "Equipment" section of the "Air distribution" group.
As of version 2025.d, CYPEHVAC includes a new module that can analyse and design controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV) systems. The program includes all the elements required for this type of installation: ducts, heat recovery units, plenums, supply valves and exhaust valves, silencers, etc. from different manufacturers.
To use these features and others included in CYPEHVAC, the user license must have the appropriate permissions.
As of version 2025.d, the interaction during the insertion of elements in the app's workspace has been improved. For those elements that the app allows to be rotated once inserted (Rotate element tool), it is now possible to rotate them in 90-degree intervals on the Z-axis by simply pressing the space bar on the keyboard before inserting them.
This feature allows for greater accuracy and speed when positioning components within the model, avoiding the need for subsequent adjustments.
As of version 2025.d, CYPEHVAC includes a new module that can analyse and design controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV) systems. The program includes all the elements required for this type of installation: ducts, heat recovery units, plenums, supply valves and exhaust valves, silencers, etc. from different manufacturers.
To use these features and others included in CYPEHVAC, the user license must have the appropriate permissions.
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:
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.
In this new 2025.c version, CYPEHVAC includes some improvements and corrections:
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:
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.
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:
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.
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.
