CSI ETABS v19.0.2

Computers and Structures, Inc. (CSI), is pleased to announce the availability of ETABS version 19.0.2 build 2324. Enhancements added to ETABS v19xx include new loading codes, new and updated design codes, speedier Performance-Based Design (PBD), Perform 3D import.

ETABS 19.0.2 Release notes - Date: 23 Dec 2020

Below lists changes made to ETABS since 19.0.1, released 15-December-2020. Items marked with an asterisk (*) in the first column are more significant.

Documentation
Enhancements Implemented
5646 The "ETABS User's Guide" manual has been updated to reflect the latest features and graphical user interface
5797 The version number has been changed to 19.0.2 for a new minor release. This version is compatible with v19.0.1, so that analysis and design results run in one version can be accessed in the other version.

Application Programming Interface (API)
Incidents Resolved
5481 An incident was resolved for the Application Programming Interface (API) where the functioncPointObj.GetConnectivity was not working correctly. The error affected ETABS version 19.0.0 and 19.0.1.
5804 An incident was resolved for the Application Programming Interface (API) which affected the function cDesignCompositeBeam.StartDesign. The function did not start composite beam design, even when called in models in which it should. This affected ETABS v19.0.1 only.

Data Files
Incidents Resolved
5801* An incident was resolved where an abnormal termination error could occur when closing ETABS on some machines. This was caused by one or more of the files in the user settings folder being set to read-only access. This could occur due to explicit action by the user, or in some cases by Windows update. This error did not affect model files or any results. This issue was partially corrected with ETABS v19.0.1, but further corrections were required. Note that maintaining read-only access will prevent these files from being updated as expected, but will no longer trigger the error message.