New CFturbo 9.0 features General Design of complete machines/ stages consisting of several coupled components Revised graphical user interface of main window New module "Stator" for design of vaned and unvaned stators (radial diffusers, bowl diffusers, free-form) XML file format Viewer mode if no license available Impeller Mean lines: design alternatively by direct manipulation of Beta progression Display of all progressions alternatively over meridional (m), radial (r) or axial coordinate (z), using absolute or relative values in each case Meridian: coupling of Bezier points can be switched off optionally Meridian: limit stop for Bezier point positions can be switched off optionally Meridian: easy axial positioning of complete geometry 3D CAD model Dynamic 3D-representation (rotate, move, zoom) Highly configurable partial views Export of CAD model Import of existing geometry for comparison Reverse Engineering Redesign of existing geometry as starting point for optimization Import of existing meridional curves with automated conversion to Bezier splines Blade design based on given blade angles on leading and trailing edge or imported Beta distribution Input or import of blade thickness distribution (blade profiles) Comparison of imported IGES/ STEP data with the redesigned 3D model