CHECKPOLE v7.0.0 is now live and can be downloaded here. New features and enhancements include:

• New ribbon navigation bar.
• Print and Print Preview options now available in SHAFT and ANALYSIS tabs.
• STRUCTURE: Rocla EX2, EX3, EX4 and EX5 monopoles added to standard monopole library.
• STRUCTURE: Improved Type 4 opening reinforcement to ensure all geometries are valid.
• STRUCTURE: New meshing algorithm for rapid calculation of cross-sectional properties.
• STRUCTURE: Introduction of monopole strengthening using channels, angles and jackets.
• STRUCTURE: Removed unnecessary strata layer inputs removed for pad foundations.
• STRUCTURE: New meshing algorithm for rapid calculation of cross-sectional properties.
• SITE: Terrain Category labels added to Site Report imagery.
• LOADING: Specify hexagonal headframes.
• LOADING: Specify live loads for headframes.
• LOADING: Loads automatically sorted based on reference level or azimuth.
• ANALYSIS: Significant reduction in monopole analysis time.
• ANALYSIS: ToolTipText displays values when hovering mouse over model design actions.
• DESIGN: Redefined invalid geometries associated with openings as per AASHTO LRFD LTS-1 from “failures” to warnings.
• DESIGN: Significant reduction in pad foundation analysis convergence times for cases with 2 or 3 corners in bearing.