I like cool new features in software. And I am especially proud of those in the upcoming AFT Fathom 9. We expect this new version to be available in the next two months. Below I will touch on some of the new features I think will be of most interest to you.
Graphing
Let me start by talking about my favorite new feature in AFT Fathom 9. Namely, the new graphing capabilities. Here is a summary of what to expect:
- Multiple graphs can be displayed concurrently in various forms including stacking and tiling
- Graphs are persistent and automatically updated when the model is modified
- Graphs can be generated and updated through the Quick Access Panel
- Graph sets can now be assembled into “graph groups” which allows a family of graphs to be automatically generated
- Graph sets and graph groups can ne duplicated
- Annotations can be added to graphs
Computational
- Three-K method for pressure loss in fittings to cover the laminar to turbulent range of conditions
- Equivalent length pressure losses in fittings
GIS Importing
- GIS files can be imported
Other
- Design Alerts for junctions
- New Weir junction
- New paste preview mode
- Output diagrams which clarify results for things such as pumps and pipe heat transfer
- New and improved searching method for multi-variable goal seeking – useful for model calibration
As you can see AFT Fathom users have a lot to look forward to. Let us know your thoughts!
AFT President & Founder | ASME Fellow - Trey founded AFT in 1993. He was the original developer of AFT Fathom (including the GSC and XTS modules), AFT Arrow and AFT Impulse. He was active in software development until 2011 and still works with the development team in addition to managing AFT. He has taught hundreds of training classes on AFT’s software products in twelve countries across every populated continent. He worked previously for General Dynamics in cryogenic rocket design and Babcock & Wilcox in steam/water equipment design. He holds a BSME (1985) and MSME (1986), both from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is a registered Professional Engineer.