Maintenance Release of Orca3D Version (2.0.25) Available
We are happy to announce a maintenance release of Orca3D Version 2.0.25. This is a free update to Version 2 license holders.
To update a previous installation of Orca3D Version 2, use the Control Panel to uninstall your current version. Next, download the installation file from this page. Double-click on the downloaded file to run it, and follow the instructions.
Following is a summary of what is new in Version 2.0.25:
Release 2.0.25 (August 2024)
Bug Fixes
- Implemented a workaround to address an Excel issue in a recent update which prevents Orca3D Marine CFD reports from generating plots.
- Fixed a bug in the scriptable version of the hydrostatics command, OrcaHydrostatics, in which the initial float plane height for a free-float calculation defaulted to 0 which could cause the calculation to fail.
- Modified the computation of the Holtrop-Mennen stern coefficient to be more robust in handling atypical stern geometries.
Sunset of Version 1 and Version 2
- Version 1 is no longer available for sale.
- Technical support for Version 1 ended June 1, 2024.
- Version 2 will no longer be available for sale after December 31, 2024.
- Technical support for Version 2 will end December 31, 2025.