====== Installing or Updating Intact.Simulation for Grasshopper ======
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===== Download Latest Intact.Simulation for Rhino Grasshopper =====
[[https://www.intact-solutions.com/rev/intact-simulation-download/|Intact's Download Link]]

[[https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/intactsimulation-rhino-grasshopper?lang=en|Food4Rhino]]
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 //Please follow these instructions each time you are installing or updating. Failure to do so may result in Intact.Simulation for Grasshopper not working properly.//
  - If Rhino is running, close it.
  - Run the installer **Intact_InstallerV*.exe**.
  - Start Rhino and [[wiki:sns:intactgh:basic_operation|test the installation]].

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====== Changelog from Major Updates ======


==== Update: Nov 5 2024 ====
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  * Added topology optimization with a new LevelOpt block. [[https://intact-solutions.com/intact_docs/IS4GH_manual.html|See documentation here]]
  * Improve the error message when no simulation results are available for visualization
  * Correctly display the direction of vector load glyphs
  * Fix issue when applying a single displacement boundary condition to multiple boundaries
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==== Update: February 5 2024 ====
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  * Plugin update for **Rhino 8** (will not work with Rhino 7)
  * **Auto** and Manual mode to the solvers: a new Boolean input to each solver to control if it solves automatically or requires manual intervention. See [[wiki:sns:intactgh:automation|]] for more information and [[wiki:sns:intactgh:beginner_ex_6|Ex-6: Automation of a variable geometry heat sink]] for example files.
  * Support for **List** input for easily specifying a large number of loads, or composite plies with different orientations, for example. More information can be seen at [[wiki:sns:intactgh:lists|Using lists for Intact components]].
  * Allow material as input to sampler block, to allow sampling multi-material assemblies. For up to date information on this component block see [[wiki:sns:intactgh:results#Solution Sampler|Solution Sampler]].
  * When reading an archived solution, display glyphs to indicate the boundary conditions
  * Pretty print simulation scenario configuration for archived solutions
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==== Update: October 26 2023 ====
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  * Support for Orthotropic materials with a vast database of Composites and Wood materials. See [[wiki:sns:intactgh:materials|Supported Materials]] for more instructions and [[wiki:sns:intactgh:beginner_ex_4|Ex-B4: Static Simulation of a Composite Motor Mount]] and [[wiki:sns:intactgh:static_orthotropic_laminateplate|Orthotropic Laminate Plate Stress Analysis]] for example files.
  * New Sliding Boundary Conditions that constrain motion normal to a surface and only allow sliding along the surface. Use it to apply rotational sliding on a cylindrical face. See [[wiki:sns:intactgh:slidingbc|Sliding Boundary Condition]] for instructions and [[wiki:sns:intactgh:ex_8|Ex-8: Cylindrical Sliding Boundary Conditions]] for example files.
  * Now you can apply Hydrostatic pressure load to model varying pressure with the depth of fluid for your marine and other applications. See [[wiki:sns:intactgh:surface_loads#Hydrostatic Load|Hydrostatic Loads]] for instructions and [[wiki:sns:intactgh:ex_9|Ex-9: Hydrostatic Loading Conditions]] for example files.
  * Unit system bug fixes and enhancements: see the correct unit in the panel attached to custom material blocks. Right-clicking on blocks with units will now show the appropriate unit for the block instead of the default unit system.

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==== Update: July 27 2023 ====
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  * Improvements to [[wiki:sns:intactgh:consistent_units|Units handling]]. (Now specify units independently to, for example, loading condition blocks)
  * Support for [[wiki:sns:intactgh:openvdb_support|VDB Models]]. An example problem can be found [[wiki:sns:intactgh:ex_5|here]].
  * [[wiki:sns:intactgh:solver_settings|Specify number of CPU threads for the solver to use]]
  * [[wiki:sns:intactgh:modal_solver|Free-Free Modal Simulation]]
  * [[wiki:sns:intactgh:ex_4|Displacement Boundary Conditions]] for partial and non-homogeneous boundary conditions
  * [[wiki:sns:intactgh:materials|Custom thermal material block]]
  * Solver Settings block now uses cell size if resolution and cell size are both defined.
  * Added warning if visualization block is unable to read the solution after solving.
  * Analytics are now collected. Details can be found in permission page during installation.
  * Panels can now be connected to blocks for additional information (see video below).
{{ :wiki:sns:intactgh:panel_demo.mp4?600 }}
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