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Altair HyperLife Weld Certification 2023.1 Release Notes

Known Issues

The following known issues will be addressed in the upcoming release as we continuously improve the performance of the software:
  • FKM static assessment reports high static utilization and incorrect equivalent stress values for certain models.
  • Loadmap not listing loadcases from Ansys result files. Using derived loadcases or load combination file is recommended.
  • There is a known issue concerning weld detection with Abaqus part instances.
  • There is a known loadmap issue when derived loadcases and original loadcases have the same IDs. Load combination file is encouraged in such scenarios.
  • Inconsistent behavior in evaluating B-welds with IEC specification.

Altair HyperLife Weld Certification 2023 Release Notes

New Features

Ribbon Hints
Ribbon hints have been added to help identify tools that have multiple pick targets or open a secondary ribbon. They are small indicators that appear in the ribbon between a tool’s icon and label. The number of dots represents the number of pick targets in a tool, including some that are hidden until hovering over the tool.


Figure 1.
To control this option, go to File > Preferences > Common > Application > Show ribbon hints.

Resolved Issues

  • Application error while evaluating specific models.
  • Inconsistent behavior of the Load Combination File (LCF) when running more than one step/increment.
  • Derived subcase IDs created from LCF being blocked upon delete.
  • Shear utilization in FKM unwelded evaluation.
  • Stress projection in solid weld evaluation.

Known Issues

The following known issues will be addressed in the upcoming release as we continuously improve the performance of the software:
  • Weld detection with Abaqus part instances.
  • Load map issue when derived load cases and original load cases have the same IDs. A load combination file is encouraged in such scenarios.
  • The progress bar is not shown for weld detection, applying regulation and evaluation operations. The issue is specific to the Linux operating system.
  • Inconsistent behavior in evaluating B-welds with IEC specification.