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 +====== ENVI-met Update History ======
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 +<fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 5.6.1 (Winter 23/24)</fs>
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 +== HeadQuarter/Workspace Manager == 
 +    * Bugfix: Workspace and projects could not be created properly
  
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-To use an existing license, this release requires a one-time automatic license key update for licensed users which needs administrative interaction. In a running project or class, it is recommended to allocate a free time slot for this process. Further information about the license conversion can be found [[http://www.envi-met.net/hg2e/documents/2019_How_to_convert_Licenses.pdf|here]] 
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 +<fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 5.6 (Winter 23/24)</fs> 
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 +<fs x-large>Updates</fs> 
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 +== ENVI-core ==  
 +    * Improved SVF analysis using Steyn alorithm 
 +    * Improved IVS: Higher accuracy also following Steyn algorithm 
 +    * Much higher accuracy and improved directional radiation fluxes for non-IVS simulations 
 +    * Improved Full Forcing: Increased wind forcing stability as well as higher computational speed 
 +    * Dry Soil (0 % soil humidity) can now be simulated. Before it has always been limited to wilting point humidity 
 +    * Added MRT variable to radiation output folder for convenience 
 +    * Rel. Humidity from EPW Full Forcing is now limiting values to max. 100 % 
 +    * Added an option to the SIMX file to limit TKE to positive values only (enabled by default, changeable in the Expert section of the ENVIguide); this option strongly increases simulation stability 
 +    * Bugfix: Simulation now runs, even if no user pollutant type is selected 
 +    * Bugfix: Coefficient calculation at building/ground surfaces updated, which causes more heat to be transported from surface to air; air temperature increase is now larger than before for impervious areas 
 +    * Bugfix: Building cells with zBottom > zTop are not gridded anymore 
 +    * Bugfix: Gridding bugfixes to prevent issues with T0 invalid temperature inside building: Prevents atmosphere cells enclosed by buildings cell (originating from external plugins) to be handled as atmosphere to avoid crashes -> these cells are now filled with building cells 
 +    * Bugfix: Amount of received LW radiation of plants corrected 
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 +== LEONARDO ==  
 +    * Added new feature Multi Data Maps to store several time slices of data in one map 
 +    * Datalayer is now default visualized as floating legend 
 +    * To avoid ouliers to distort legend, min and max values of floating legend are stretched between 1 and 99 percentile 
 +    * Display and export animations of Multi Data Maps  
 +    * New version of Classification dialog with enhanced options and GUI implementation 
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 +== BIO-met ==  
 +    * Dynamic Thermal Comfort: Added option to classify values for walks 
 +    * Minor bugfixes 
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 +== SPACES ==  
 +    * Bugfix: Get Location button fixed to automatically fill in model area coordinates as well as timezone longitude 
 +    * Bugfix: Z-SingleWalls could not be removed 
 +    * Bugfix: Model Area Analyzer could not be opened with enabled telescoping 
 +    * Bugfix: Cut Area tool did not shift all indices (for example for soil profiles) correctly 
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 +== ENVIguide ==  
 +    * GUI now has a larger temporal update interval at the Full Forcing page to allow easier selection/loading of FOX files 
 +    * Bugfix: Loading of SIMX with disabled IVS automatically enabled IVS again, which is now removed 
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 +<fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 5.5.1 (Summer 23)</fs> 
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 +== ENVI-core ==  
 +    * Improved wind flow stability 
 +    * Increased simulation speed due to code optimization) 
 +    * Disabled evapotranspiration for plants without roots 
 +    * Bugfix for ACRT module for handling the solar altitude angle of exactly 0 degree 
 +    * Improved soil model and plant root model (water uptake of plants) 
 +    * FullForcing, improved profile calculation, better file format, no time interval restrictions anymore 
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 +== BIO-met ==  
 +    * Added minimize/maximize window option 
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 +== SPACES ==  
 +    * Bugfix for Model Inspector in Spaces for telescoped model areas 
 +    * Bugfix: Removing Z-direction Single Walls was not possible 
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 +== DBManager ==  
 +    * Changes in tree database: 
 +    * Lowered amount of filled LAD cells for Abstract Trees to reduce their overall density 
 +    * Lowered overall LAD values for all Abstract Trees (also Legacy) and some dense simple plants due to turbulence issues with ultra-high-density plants 
 +    * Corrected leaf type to conifer for Abstract Conifers 
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 +<fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 5.5 (Summer 23)</fs> 
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 +== ENVI-core ==  
 +    * Improvement of longwave radiation calculation, mainly affecting nocturnal urban heat island and improving MRT accuracy 
 +    * Improved border inflow and wind conditions: Increased stability for low wind conditions (below to 1 m/s) and high wind conditions (more than 5 m/s) 
 +    * Improved vertical wind profiles for model areas with DEM / terrain (vertical wind profiles are now terrain following) 
 +    * Overhaul of greening module (including a detailled technical paper and new output variables) 
 +    * Improved soil model and plant root model (water uptake of plants) 
 +    * FullForcing, improved profile calculation, better file format, no time interval restrictions anymore 
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 +== BIO-met ==  
 +    * Introduction of Dynamic Thermal Comfort Analysis of moving persons (dPET) 
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 +== LEONARDO ==  
 +    * Added classified data for datalayer 
 +    * Added new color ramps 
 +    * Re-Introduction of reading Solargram (.SI) files created at receptors (use Map Manager) 
 +    * Added direct script access 
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 +== SPACES ==  
 +    * New full 3D build mode: Block based construction 
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 +== DBManager ==  
 +    * Complete overhaul of database 
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 +== Plug-Ins ==  
 +    * Introduction of a new Plug-In for QGIS 
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 +<fs x-large>Minor Changes</fs> 
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 +==General== 
 +    * Added a new splash screen for all apps 
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 +== ENVI-core == 
 +    * Fixed small bug in diffuse component of MRT 
 +    * Added / changed output folder stucture 
 +    * Simulation now runs with IVS by default 
 +    * netCDF uses old grid mapping 
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 +==Datastudio== 
 +    * Improved object explorer 
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 +== SPACES == 
 +    * Fixed bug in 2D digitization 
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 +== DBManager == 
 +    * Database items are structured in groups 
 +    * Added new field "cost" for database items 
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 +== BIO-met == 
 +    * netCDF files with other than 60 minute intervals can now be written 
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 +<fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 5.1.1 (Winter 22/23)</fs> 
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 +== ENVI-core ==  
 +    * Added a more sophisticated alert to warn users of disc space running out. Simulation will try to continue even if disc space is too low - however new simulation outputs can only be written when enough space is available again 
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 +<fs x-large>Bugfixes</fs> 
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 +== ENVI-core == 
 +    * CO2 ppm output field corrected 
 +    * Vertical interpolation of wind speed in full forcing corrected 
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 +==BIO-met== 
 +    * NetCDF could not be selected as an additional output 
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 +== Spaces == 
 +    * Digitization was impaired as only diagonal mouse movements were detected 
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 +== DB Manager == 
 +    * Single Walls in system database were not referring to valid materials 
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 +== Headquarter == 
 +    * Auto-Updater showed a scripting error 
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 +== Forcing Manager == 
 +    * Scaling on High-DPI devices was not working 
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 +== ENVI-guide == 
 +    * Selection of workspace and open Workspace button were not anchored correctly 
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 +<fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 5.1 (Winter 22/23)</fs> 
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 +<fs x-large>Major Updates</fs> 
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 +==BIO-met== 
 +    * Complete Redesign of graphical user interface now matching the V5 concept. 
 +    * Reworked/Recoded  PET module  
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 +== Spaces == 
 +    * Added option to create Building Performance Simulation outputs for specific buildings 
 +    * Added an advanced search for trees e.g. by size, LAD, type 
 +    * Introducted Makers as bookmarks in the model (not used yet) 
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 +== DB Manager == 
 +    * Added leaf emissivity as database property 
 +    * Converted the Database from ANSI to UTF-8 
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 +== Albero == 
 +    * Added leaf emissivity as database property 
 +    * Added an advanced search for trees e.g. by size, LAD, type 
 +    * Scaling L-based Plants 
 +    * Added Florescense in calendar and in display  
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 +== Leonardo == 
 +    * Added EDX to netCDF converter to be able to convert finished model outputs to netCDF file format 
 +    * Updated Datastudio support 
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 +== Forcing Manager == 
 +    * Reworked graphical user interface 
 +    * Added Datastudio support 
 + 
 +== Monde == 
 +    * Now in 64 bit enabling even bigger model areas 
 +    * Easier terrain import using OpenTopography 
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 +== Other == 
 +    * Removed 32 bit directory 
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 +<fs x-large>Bugfixes</fs> 
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 +== ENVI-core ==  
 +    * Bugfix to the parallel calculation of IVS - there used to be small differences in reflected radiation - patterns were only visible in difference maps 
 +    * Easier terrain import using OpenTopography 
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 +== Spaces ==    
 +    * Various bugfixes 
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 +<fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 5.0.3 (Summer 22, 07-July)</fs> 
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 +<fs x-large>Updates</fs> 
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 +  * DBManager: Added solar panels as materials for single walls (calculation of electrical output not included yet) 
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 +<fs x-large>Minor Bugfixes</fs> 
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 +  * Bugfix FoxManager: Wrong import of TRY2 files  
 +  * Database Bugfix: Further fixes for tree types (deciduous or conifer) 
 +  * Database Bugfix: Added a new wood soil profile with lower Albedo (ID: 0200WD) 
 +  * ENVI-Guide: Cloud cover can now be edited correctly 
 +  * ENVI-core: Minor stability fixes 
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 +<fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 5.0.2 (Winter 21/22)</fs> 
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 +  * ENVI-core Bugfix: When ACRT module was disabled (not the default option) in V5, diffuse shortwave radiation was underestimated by accounting twice for sky view factors 
 +  * ENVI-core Bugfix: New six-directional TMRT calculation was further improved (particularly erased the overestimation of diffuse shortwave radiation impact) 
 +  * Monde: To use terrain import from OpenTopography, users now have to create an individual API login for OpenTopography and enter the login credentials in Monde. 
 +  * Monde Bugfix: Building roof leveling based on terrain height was improved. 
 +  * Database Bugfix: Tree types (deciduous or conifer) changed accidentally during the update to V5. These changes are now reverted, hence restoring backwards compatibility to pre-V5. 
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 +<fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 5.0.1 (Winter 21/22)</fs> 
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 +  * Leonardo Bugfix: Timeseries ending at 23:59:59 with more than 24 hour simulation duration can now be loaded again 
 +  * Leonardo Bugfix: Contourlayer can be activated again 
 +  * Spaces Bugfix: Marked cells (for joining or separating building numbers) can now be deselected 
 +  * Spaces Bugfix: Enabling/Disabling bitmap in taskbar 
 +  * Spaces Bugfix: Preview height and crown radius of 3D trees are now rounded 
 +  * Spaces Bugfix: Create model area exception due to invalid wall properties fixed 
 +  * ENVI-core: Fixed MRT calculation within vegetation cells as secondary diffuse radiation (created by ACRT module) lead to MRT overestimation within LAD cells 
 +  * BIO-met Adjustment: UTCI can now also be calculated for wind speeds < 0.5 m/s to avoid white areas in results; the results for these conditions should however still be handled with caution 
 +  * Database: Double item 010000 in simple plants deleted 
 +  * ENVI-guide UI adjustments 
 +  * BIO-met UI adjustments 
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 +<fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 5.0.0 (Winter 21/22)</fs> 
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 +  * Complete overhaul of all graphical user interfaces 
 +  * New and advanced Indexed View Sphere 
 +  * New, more accurate, calculation routine for Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT) [[http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28882.48321|External Link]] 
 +  * New Tree Model 
 +  * Python integration (starting with LEONARDO) 
 +  * New ENVI-guide 
 +  * Reworked MONDE interface and GUI 
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 +<fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 4.4.6 (Summer 21)</fs> 
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 +== ENVI-core == 
 +  * Increased speed due to new math calculation routines 
 +  * Enhanced License server stability -> more backup servers lead to a higher reliability 
 +  * More DLLs added to the program folder in case they might not be included in a Windows Build 
 +  * FullForcing wind speed minimum is now 0.3 m/s to avoid user issues where simulation crashes due to low wind speeds 
 +  * Temperature values in atmosphere folder now contain NoData value inside of buildings to avoid misleading interpretations 
 +  * Outputs can be "safely" saved on network folder -> model tries for 1 min, then simply skips 
 +  * Added a warning for potentially, depending on model area size, low disk space 
 +  * Added sensible and latent heat flux to building output 
 +  * Greening and substrate variables are only written if anywhere existent in the model area -> saves time and disk space to write them only if necessary 
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 +== Other Apps == 
 +  * MONDE: Updated the new API link for OpenTopography, it can now be imported again 
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 +== ENVI-core == 
 +  * Bugfix: SIMX tag about facade mode is now read correctly. It can now be changed to Monin-Obukhov 
 +  * Bugfix: Wind speed in front of facades is corrected 
 +  * Bugfix: Facade Greening is corrected  
 +  * Bugfix: FOX files created from EPW now feature correct precipitation values 
 +  * Bugfix: FOX files created from EPW now feature correct time for radiation data 
 +  * Bugfix: NetCDF now stores facade data of Y and Z correctly 
 +  * Bugfix: Increase stability for winter simulations, e.g. substrates cannot evaporate when temperature is below 0°C anymore 
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 +== Other Apps == 
 +  * SPACES: 3D View errors solved 
 +  * DB-Manager: PM2.5 and PM10 amounts were inverted when their portions were calculated in TrafficManager 
 +  * LEONARDO: Random errors solved 
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 <fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 4.4.5 (Summer 20)</fs> <fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 4.4.5 (Summer 20)</fs>
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 == Other Apps == == Other Apps ==
 +  * BIO-met: Old singlecore Biomet Version 1.5 is not included anymore, users with an old Biomet license need to download it separately
   * SPACES: Bugfix: Fixed 3d view issue caused by trees   * SPACES: Bugfix: Fixed 3d view issue caused by trees
   * MONDE: Fixed OpenTopography import   * MONDE: Fixed OpenTopography import
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-<fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 4.4.2</fs>+<fs xx-large>ENVI-met updates for version 4.4.2  (Winter 18/19)</fs>