CEA Systems announced today the release of CodeX 2010 - the newest version of CEA's design solution for pressure vessel and heat exchanger designers. In comparison with the previous version, CodeX 2010 offers its users improved capabilities and enhanced performances.

New features and enhancements

Improved connections

• Added component toolbar to ease and simplify the process of working with connections. For instance, it is now possible to duplicate, edit and connect a component in one step
• The connection window has been improved to make the connection process more intuitive by means of tooltip images and help text
• Architectural changes were performed in order to improve the overall stability and performance of connections
• Re-use of existing components, essential component dimensions are taken over during the connection process 

Improved general features

• Reading / writing is faster in CodeX 2010
• Instant elaborate tooltips to improve efficiency
• Switching between items in the project tree is performed without flickering and delay
• The project tree also displays the subject, order number and description
• Project tree columns are customizable
• Project tree selections are reflected in the 3D viewer and vice versa, the 3D viewer automatically zooms in on the selected component(s)
• Multiple selections are supported
• A vessel summary has been added which displays all the components placed in the vessel
• Special keyboard keys to increase efficiency
• Context menu has been enhanced to improve productivity

Improved 3D viewer

• Coloring has changed
• Interoperability has improved. Duplication and numerous other commands are available in the 3D viewer
• Visibility can be controlled on a per component basis
• Coordinate axis for every component assists in the connection process

What's coming up after the release of CodeX 2010?

Vessel approach

• One or more design condition(s) for the entire vessel (all components residing in the vessel inherit these design conditions)
• Material list and several other customizable lists pertaining to the vessel
• Information about critical calculation results and critical components (maximum pressure and minimal thickness)
• Placement of various components or sub-components (Nozzles, rings, saddles etc.) will be improved
• Take over will be replaced with a new and improved version
• And many more...

Codex 2010 is available for downloads. Please log in at the following link:

http://www.cea-int.com/index.php?id=44