Example model added to Floor Pro page

A new PT waffle slab example model has been added to the Floor Pro page.

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ADAPT-PT2010 Release Video added

PT2010_Demo Video (rename as .wmv)

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New Technical Note, TN361 – “Basics of Long-Term Deflections”

TN361 – Basics of Long-Term Deflections has been added to the Floor Pro and PT pages.

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Written MAT tutorial added to Floor Pro/MAT page

A new written MAT tutorial and associated example model has been added to the Floor Pro/MAT page.  This tutorial is a project example with use of ADAPT-MAT for a conventionally-reinforced mat foundation slab in US units.  We are also producing step-by-step tutorials for ADAPT-MAT with SI, MKS and US units.  These will be available in 2 weeks time.

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Bug/Limitation for ADAPT PULT and FELT

[4/10/10] Compatibility with Windows Vista, Windows 7
ADAPT-PULT and ADAPT-FELT are not compatible with Windows Vista and Windows 7 OS. However there will be a version very soon which will install and enable to run the program(s) for both 32 bit and 64 bit OS systems.

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Bug/Limitation for ADAPT PULT and FELT with workaround

[4/10/10] Working with PULT and FELT in Windows XP 64 bit OS
The installer for ADAPT-PULT and ADAPT-FELT are basically 16 bit, hence it is not possible to install these programs in Windows 64 bit OS. However there is a work-around. User can use the setup to install either of both the program(s) in a system with Windows XP 32 bit OS. Then copy the installed directory from this system and paste it in some location of the system with Windows XP 64 bit OS. Remeber, you need to obatin valid license from ADAPT and copy it in the directory as instructed. Once done, user need to create short cut to access the program manully and run in Windows XP 64 bit OS.

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Bug/Limitation ADAPT-IC and Revit Link with workaround

[4/10/10] Working with Revit Link 2009 with Revit Structures 2010 / Windows 64 bit systems
Revit Link 2009 program is compatible with 64 bit OS as well as for Revit 2010. However the setup for Revit Link is not compatible as it doesn’t work in 64 bit OS and search for only Revit Structures 2009 installed in that computer.

Hence one can copy the installed directory manually from a 32 bit OS computer to the computer which having 64 bit OS. Alternatively you can download the ADAPT_Revit_Link_2009.zip (this link will download a file named as ADAPT_Revit_Link_2009.zip.doc, remove the .doc extension to rename it as ADAPT_Revit_Link_2009.zip). Extract this zip in a folder say C:\Program Files\ADAPT-Revit Link.

Next issue is the INI file. Since setup couldn’t take care of it one has to manually edit REVIT.INI file (irrespective of Revit 2009 or 2010) [ExternalCommands] section to do the following:

1. Change ECCount value. Simply add 2 with the existing.
2. Now edit the EC details as follows. If the new value of ECCount becomes 10, then the end part of ECCount section would look as follows:

ECClassName9=AdaptRevitLink.ExportCommand
ECAssembly9=C:\Program Files\ADAPT-Revit Link\AdaptRevitLink.dll
ECName9=Send Model to ADAPT...
ECDescription9=Export to ADAPT...
ECClassName10=AdaptRevitLink.ImportCommand
ECAssembly10=C:\Program Files\ADAPT-Revit Link\AdaptRevitLink.dll
ECName10=Import Model from ADAPT...
ECDescription10=Import from ADAPT...

The numbers as mentioned above with in bold and blue are dependant on the ECCount value as mentioned in #1.

Since step 2 is little complex, you may please write us to support@adaptsoft.com with your specific situation and attache REVIT.INI file.

To uninstall we need to simply delete the ADAPT Revit Link directory. And undo the change in REVIT.INI file.

As mentioned Revit Link 2009 works with Revit 2010. If one uninstalled Revit 2009 and installed Revit 2010 or installed Revit 2009 and 2010 in the same system, then once REVIT.INI file for 2009 is take care of, he can installed the REVIT.INI from Revit 2009 to Revit 2010 program directory. But please keep in mind there is no other plug-ins or those are installed for Revit 2010 in the same sequence. Otherwise open existing REVIT.INI for Revit 2010 and take care of it for ADAPT Revit Link without installing it again. So simple follows step 1 and 2 for a new computer and step 2 only where the Link was working with Revit 2009.

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ADAPT-PT2010 and ADAPT-RC2010 User Manuals

The following documents have been added to the appropriate pages:

ADAPT-PT2010 User Manual

ADAPT-PT2010 Verification & Examples Manual

ADAPT-RC2010 User Manual

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Bug/limitation for ADAPT-PT

[4/8/2010] Column Stiffness % reduction in ADAPT-PT
for PT2010, when the column stiffness is changed (%) in the column geometry input, this value is used for the analysis.  The next time you open the input editor the values are reset to 100%.  The user must reset the value each time input is changed if using a value other than 100%.  NOTE: This only occurs when you have multiple % values.  If you modify all columns by one particular value, these do not reset. For PT8, the same problem occurs as above, however, when multiple values are input, the % value of the first column is used for analysis.  This bug was repaired for PT2010.

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ADAPT-PT2010 officially released

ADAPT is pleased to announce that ADAPT-PT2010 has now been officially released.  We are currently in the process of distributing this to clients with active support and maintenance contracts.  Please keep in mind this process can time since license keys will need to be updated.  We will be systematically sending the upgrades to clients starting with those who beta-tested the product, Platinum, Gold and Maintenance.  If you require the update sooner, please let our support staff know.  This version is compatible with 32 and 64-bit machines on XP, Vista and Windows 7.

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