What's New in OpenTower Designer v26

Enhanced 3D Modeling & Visualization

• Improved realistic graphics engine with precise equipment positioning including face and elevation views
• Enhanced feedline tool for stacking and positioning feedlines along tower height with cluster formation
• Advanced WYSIWYG modeling where all section profiles including built-up sections like split-pipe are drawn to scale

Advanced Analysis Capabilities

• Sub-truss analysis and minimum bracing resistance checks
• Static applicability checks for complex loading scenarios
• Asymmetric ice loading and escalated ice analysis
• Segmental guy cables and auto patch loading for guyed masts
• Guy rupture analysis for emergency condition evaluation

Foundation Design Enhancements

• Integrated pad-pier, drilled pier, guy anchor, and mat foundation design (U.S. code)
• Automatic iteration through support reactions for all load combinations to find critical design criteria
• Foundation rating review for serviceability and ultimate limit states

Scenario Management

• Hierarchical modification layers with revision history on top of base geometry
• What-if scenario investigation by combining geometric layers, equipment grouping, and loading criteria
• Automatic scenario creation for faster design optimization

Core Features

Multi-Tower Type Support