DesignCalcs 2018.5 Release Notes (Release Candidate)

Owned by Mike Clark
Last updated: Aug 31, 2018

Build 2018.5.0.2343

Release status was August 21, 2018

New Features

  • The DesignCalcs export to SolidWorks is now in the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) state.  This means that we have prepared a limited feature set in order to track interest from customers without over investing.  We need to hear back from customers that want us to expand this feature set.  Right now the software will work with SolidWorks 2018 and can export cylindrical shells, hemispherical heads, ellipsoidal heads, and torispherical heads.  Here are some items of note.  DC-1274


SolidWorks is installed on the machine with DesignCalcs:

SolidWorks is not installed on the machine with DesignCalcs:

In SolidWorks 2018, make sure to set DesignCalcs as an add-in

DesignCalcs is listed under "Other Add-ins".  Check both boxes.




  • DesignCalcs now supports a basic ASME Section VIII, Division 2 nozzle design.  Currently this supports a radial, abutting groove configuration that is straight barrel with no repad in a cylindrical host.  The calculations covered include the Pressure Area method, Weld Strength, Weld detail, Service Thickness checks, and Nozzle rupture checks for pressure loads.  DC-1666