New in PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V20 Update 4
Release: September 2020
PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V20 Update 4 (20.04.00.790) contains the following improvements and updates compared to PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V20 Update 3:
New features
PLAXIS 2D to 3D Converter tool
The 2D to 3D converter tool is now elevated into a full feature, from being a Tech preview before. Various issues have been addressed, conversion of tunnel reinforcements is now possible, and a connection to PLAXIS 3D is established automatically, if possible.
Technology Preview: Improved import from SOILVISION SVSLOPE 2D
Added functionality to import load boundary conditions and structural objects and their material properties from SOILVISION 2D models (SVSLOPE).
Technology Preview: Exporting to ParaView
Some bugfixes and stability improvements have been implemented.
Fixed issues
A large number of issues have been addressed.
The following Known issues have been resolved:
Many other issues have been fixed, including:
- [SW-37368] Python scripting: removed depency of the win32 and win32gui modules for the plxscripting Python wrapper
- [379293] Added a warning when trying to calculate the model without complete mesh data
- [384164] Improvements on the behaviour of detecting open models in PLAXIS 3D when using the PLAXIS 2D to 3D converter
- [408603] Using Ctrl+A in the tunnel designer window will now select all objects in this window
- [419597] Fixed an issue in adding the the legend when exporting Output plots to a file
- [430163] Improvements on tunnels created by the PLAXIS 2D to 3D converter
- [432301] PLAXIS Input would give a crash when using a command to close it (__kill). This is now resolved.
- [437673] In some cases, the legend could not be selected to be added to exporting a plot to an image file. This is now fixed.
- [458924] Resolved issues in the intersection routines (structures mode > mesh mode) related to tunnels and rock bolts
Download links
You can update to the latest version using the CONNECTION Client, or download the installer via Bentley System's Software downloads.