CHECKWIND v5.3.0 is now live and can be downloaded here. New features and enhancements include:

• Revised warning for automated terrain/exposure detection for tall structures to avoid the software from becoming unresponsive or crashing when using limited hardware.
• ASCE 7-16: Significant improvements to Topography Factor (K_zt) detection.
• LRFD LTS-1: Significant improvements to Topography Factor (K_zt) detection.
• TIA-222-G: Significant improvements to Topography Factor (K_zt) detection.
• TIA-222-H: Significant improvements to Topography Factor (K_zt) detection.
• PRESSURES: Internal pressure parameters will be determined based on the selected element type (“STRUCTURAL” or “CLADDING”).