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The internal file maintenance utility has been completely rewritten. The new file handler provides the same capabilities as the previous file handler but with faster response times. Additionally, the new file handler is compatible with disk partitions larger than 32 Mbytes, and manipulates the data files created by Versions 3.xx of CAESAR II.
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A configuration program has been added to CAESAR II to allow you to modify the SETUP.CII file from spreadsheets. The configuration program also includes the standard COADE help interface to facilitate setting the directives.
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The structural programs (C2S and AISC) have been revised to access either the 1977 AISC database or the 1989 AISC database. Additionally, the AISC program has been updated to perform the unity checks (code compliance) using the 1989 code which includes the methodology for checking single angles.
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The equipment module (ROT) has been enhanced to handle vertical in-line pumps for API-610, 7th Edition.
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The Stoomwezen 1989 (Dutch) piping code has been added.
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Three additional spring hanger tables have been added (Basic Engineering, Capitol Pipe Supports, Piping Services Company).
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The editors found in the structural preprocessor, the ASCII file editor, and the piping preprocessor title page have been modified to allow the insertion and deletion of single characters. Appropriate screen instructions are provided where necessary.
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An automatic loop closure command has been added to the piping preprocessor.
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A jacketed pipe example has been included in the documentation. The input file for this example is included in the EXAMPLES set on the distribution diskettes.
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Updated moduli of elasticity for default CAESAR II materials based on 1990 code revisions.