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Version 7 Highlights
Post Processing
“Visual Editor” replacement for Flomotion
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The Flomotion application window has been retired and replaced with the new Visual Editor application window.
A new look and feel with increased usability and a range of new features.
A standalone version of the Visual Editor, ‘SAVE’, is also available. This full functionality application
is provided free of charge and is unlicensed. It is recommended that this viewer is used to present simulation
results to both internal and external clients.
A Japanese translated version of the Visual Editor GUI can be activated. The text shown in the menus, node tree
and property sheets is translated and only English text entry is supported.
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Enhanced Geometry and Physical Models
Conjugate heat transfer in Collapsed Cuboids
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In plane conduction in collapsed cuboids, and SmartParts comprised of collapsed cuboids, can be activated via
[Solve/Overall Control…] in the Project Manager. This may result in faster solutions due to the reduction in grid cell count.
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C.R.A.C. (Computer Room Air Conditioner) extension to the Recirculation Device SmartPart
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C.R.A.C. units can be modeled more accurately using an extension to the Recirculation Device SmartPart.
A desired return temperature is specified as is a total cooling load (Maximum Power).
Heat is extracted from the recirculating air such that the desired return temperature is achieved. However,
the defined maximum cooling load can not be exceeded and, if reached, will result in higher return temperatures.
Both the actual cooling load and return temperature are indicated in the Tables application window.
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Optimization
Response Surface Optimization (RSO)
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As an alternative to Sequential Optimization, a Response Surface Optimization (RSO) capability, is now provided via
[Scenario/Optimize…] in the Command Center application window.
After a Design of Experiments (DoE) has been created and solved in the Command Center application window, an RSO can be run.
This quick calculation results in a curve fitted to all defined output variables and the cost function. This curve can be
viewed in either a 2D or 3D Chart window to enable easy determination of the sensitivity of design goals to changes in the
model definition.
In addition to this, the global optimum location of the cost function is automatically set as a new scenario project in the
Command Center. This can then be solved to confirm the global optimum:
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FLO/MCAD
DXF Import
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ASCII DXF files can now be imported into FLO/MCAD. 2D face and 1D edge entities are recognized. This provides an interface
approach for importing and extruding 2D architectural floorplans.
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Supported Operating Systems
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The following Windows Vista Editions are supported by V7:
- Ultimate
- Business
- Enterprise
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