| With VCmaster 2024, new options for formatting text and displaying numerical values have been implemented. In addition, the PDF export has been revised. |
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Number format (image): With version 2024 the number format of results can be defined. This allows the usage of separators for the thousands. It seems trivial. However, considering that the representation of a German 1 with three decimal places (1,000) is identical to the number thousand in English (1,000), some problems arise. | ||||
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Line spacing: The line spacing can now be set to 1.25. This makes the documents more visually appealing. The icons in the menu have been adjusted accordingly. The double line spacing is available in the context menu. |
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PDF format: The PDF export has been revised. Further, the export in PDF/A format was enhanced. |
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| With VCmaster 2023, the flexibility of templates and documents has been significantly increased. The smart placement of input dialogs makes work easier. This was achieved through: |
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Intelligent show and hide: Parts of the document are displayed or not depending on specifications or calculation results. The applications are numerous, for example: | ||||
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Smart placement of dialogs: The most important input dialogs can be placed relative to VCmaster. This makes working on multiple monitors or when switching between home office and office much easier. | ||||
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Friedrich+Lochner interface: The introduction of 64-bit programs required an adaptation of the interface so that the integration of the F+L programs (a German software supplier) is still possible. |
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| The PDF export has been completely revised in VCmaster 2022. With the new version, the memory requirements of the PDF files are reduced, the export is faster and the quality has been improved. This was achieved through: |
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New technology: The underlying technology has been completely redesigned and is now based on the latest technology. | ||||
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Five optimization methods: VCmaster 2022 offers five methods for optimizing PDF output. Depending on the selected output profile, the program determines the best option for each page. | ||||
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Six output profiles: Output profiles have been pre-defined for the most common applications in practice (e.g. for the desired quality, for printing or for sending by e-mail). These can be customized by the user. |
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Numerous options: The PDF resolution, compression method, desired quality and optimization of large graphics can be flexibly controlled. | ||||
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PDF/A compatibility: PDF/A formats 1b, 2b and 3b are now available for selection. | ||||
| The range of functions of VCmaster has been extended: |  25th anniversary(1995-2020) VCmaster was introduced in Germany in 1995. Today our software is used by thousands of engineers in over fifty countries. Detailed information |
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Math functions: FACT(n), EXP(n), RAD(deg) and DEG(rad) have been added. | ||||
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Rounding functions: VCmaster offers numerous new functions for rounding: | ||||
| ROUND | Rounds a number to a specified number of digits (half to even) | ||||
| ROUNDDOWN | Rounds a number down, toward zero | ||||
| ROUNDUP | Rounds a number up, away from zero | ||||
| MROUND | Rounds a number up, to the desired multiple | ||||
| EVEN | Rounds a number up to the nearest even integer | ||||
| ODD | Rounds a number up to the nearest odd integer | ||||
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Miscellaneous: The administration of the program has been completely revised, so that the license code can remain the same if an update contract has been concluded. This makes the installation of an update much easier. | ||||
| The version VCmaster 2020 further automates the creation of structural calculations: |  VCmaster 2020New powerful tools for automated documentation Detailed information |
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Integration of PDF output: PDF files, e.g. outputs from structural analysis programs are linked to VCmaster and automatically updated in the structural analysis document when changes are made. | ||
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Project information: VCmaster now manages project-related data and addresses. This information can be freely placed in the VCmaster document. Templates can be created for recurring data. | ||
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Link tasks: Tasks can be linked to the position in the document where the task is to be completed. | ||
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Project data: The Project Explorer has been further improved and connects all project data with VCmaster. | ||
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Revisions: VCmaster now offers the possibility to manage modification histories. | ||
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VCmaster 2019: The new release provides enhanced functionality that significantly speeds up working with VCmaster. |
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| The development of VCmaster this year focused on redesigning the program interface. The new design provides enhanced functionality that significantly speeds up working with VCmaster. The programming is based on the latest Microsoft-development technologies and secures the potential for future development of VCmaster. | |||
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New styles: Twenty-two different styles are available to customize the user interface. All menu bars can be placed conveniently, adjusted in size and supplemented by any buttons. |
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Navigation: The table of contents has been integrated directly into the program interface. This provides a better overview and facilitates the call-up of the item to be edited. | ||
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Project data: The new project explorer connects all project data with VCmaster. Thereby, e.g. PDF-documents, structural analysis or CAD-data can be opened directly from the VCmaster program interface. |
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Task pane: Formatting can be adjusted here, tasks and notes about the project can be managed and information about the document can be edited. |
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| This year's focus for the advancement of VCmaster has been on enhancing automation for reporting, checking processing states and including additional options for customization. VCmaster has been revised in many aspects to achieve this goal. | |
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New templates to British Standard (EN 1992, EN 1993, EN 1995 and EN 1996) and US-codes (ACI, AISC and ASCE) for FREE DOWNLOAD. |
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Simplified data transfer due to intelligent character recognition (OCR technology) and PDF/A export |
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VCcompare for analysing PDF-documents and processing states (optional) |
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Intelligent Presentation of Results Results such as materials, cross-sections or information for implementation can be linked intelligently to the calculation part and are thus presented automatically. The result can then be complemented and highlighted by a frame. Stroke weight, color or background are fully customizable. Additionally variables can now be placed freely within a text and can also be included in the print-out. |
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Automatic Text Recognition The t2W-interface recognizes and transfers texts from any document (image). The technology behind this is called OCR - Optical Character Recognition. This technology allows you to convert scanned (digitized) images of printed or handwritten text into a form that can be recognized and manipulated by a word-processing program such as alphabets, words, and numerals. Thus simplifying quoting from literature, standards or manufacturer's information. |
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| VCcompare analyses differing processing states and PDF-files and highlights the dissimilarities. VCcompare is available optionally. | ||
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| PDF-Export: PDF/A compatibility can be selected optionally (standardized file format for long-term archiving to ISO-standard). This format is required more and more by clients. |
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| Comments: The updated version allows comments to be exported and included in the PDF-file. Thus simplifying data exchange between partners and clients. |
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| Last year's development focus for VCmaster has been on improving the handling of the software and simplifying data entry. VCmaster has been revised in many aspects to achieve this goal. | |
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VCcopy-technology, an intelligent alternative to the Windows-clipboard (optional) |
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New features for designing and formatting Until now we’ve deliberately kept the settings for formatting and designing as simple as possible. With VCmaster 2017 we have upgraded these options in line with customers' demands for more flexible designing options. |
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VCcopy - Copy&Paste at its best (optional) The clipboard is an essential component of day-to-day work on the PC. Unfortunately, Windows only allows one element to be copied at a time. VCcopy is much more versatile. It has expanded the Windows-Clipboard to up to 30 entries. VCcopy guarantees more flexibility and a better overview while working. The program accelerates workflow and offers entirely new possibilities for copying data. |
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Accelerated data input Input of variables is now significantly faster due to the new fast-input-mode. Calculation lines can be explicitly defined as input lines. The new favorite folder in the Template Explorer facilitates locating repeatedly used templates. The new feature also allows the compilation of a list of reference projects, serving as a blueprint for new projects. |
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Advanced control features The navigator now displays inserted segment changes with the associated indices. While inserting data with linked databases, the database assistant displays the selected table for improved revision of information. Verifying and installing patches has been updated. Restricted user rights are now taken into account, ensuring the installation of a new version in a timely manner. |
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| With VCmaster 2016 we celebrated our 20th anniversary. Starting out 20 years ago as a simple calculation-tool for engineers, VCmaster has transformed into a powerful tool for digital documentation and technical calculations. It is currently used by over 4,000 satisfied customers in more than 40 countries around the globe. |
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Enhanced t2W-interface: Choosing the automatic option allows the program to decide automatically, whether vector format or pixel format requires the least memory space. | |
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Hiding of chapters: The user is now able to temporally hide unused or finished chapters. When required these chapters can be displayed again at the click of a mouse. |
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Intelligent control features: VCmaster 2016 includes a new feature, which is able to recognise and correct faulty data input, by having the document undergo extensive and vigorous tests. |
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Textboxes: Textboxes allow for unlimited placement of special elements like graphics, legends or comments within in the document. The adjacent text can be aligned left or right of the textbox. |
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PDF-output: The novel version writes the PDF-file directly without the use of a ghost script driver. This accelerates the PDF-export and improves document quality. |
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Miscellaneous: The user interface has also been newly designed and now has a more modern and fresher appearance. For high-resolution screens VCmaster 2016 offers larger toolbars. Additionally many other details have been improved in VCmaster. |
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With the latest updates of 2015, we present to you numerous interesting innovations and improvements in our product. The key aspects of our updates are as follows: |
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the if()-functions with text return. |
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| The software has been completely revised in the 2014 update. In this version, the main priorities were: |
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The calculation section of VCmaster has been almost entirely re-programmed. On the one hand, its performance is noticeably faster and on the other it represents an important basis for future developments and enhancements. | |
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New features are freely configurable formula symbols (see figure), which eliminate any restrictions on variable names. This improves the presentation of graphic formulae. | |
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The word processing section has also been extensively revised. This is particularly noticeable when scrolling through graphics. The cursor control behaves in the same way as in other text programs. |
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Detection of areas when transferring over the t2W interface. | ||
| The example shows the transfer of one page: Left the interface, right the VCmaster. The grey areas were automatically removed. Comments have been inserted at these points as an example (highlighted). |
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Simpler documentation by numbering chapters and references to bookmarks. |
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