Default Post-processing environment
In the 64-bit version of SCIA Engineer, only post-processing environment "default" is available. In the 32-bit version, also the older post-processing environment "v16 and older" is available. The post-processing environment displays the results and performs the design.
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v16 and older
This option contains the functionalities of SCIA Engineer 16 and previous versions (all analysis types, results and building standards).
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default
This option contains upgraded visualization styles and results handling enhancements, as well as long term deflections analysis to the Eurocodes. (Not all functionalities are supported yet)
More in detail:
What does “post-processing environment” mean?
The post-processing environment provides access to steps occurring after the calculation: visualization of results, code checks design.
The development of the new post-processing environment "default" included redesigning the interface to the solver, to provide a variety of enhancements to the user in terms of speed and accessibility of results.
Some insights into the "default" post-processing environment
The "default" environment covers most of the functionalities which enable you to perform linear calculation, nonlinear calculation and modal analysis.
When within this environment you get several benefits in working with results, such as: a faster response while displaying results, new visualization options, a legend with displayed load case / combination, value, units, etc. next to every picture and enhancements in reactions (nodal reactions and intensity in one view).
Some functionalities have not been implemented yet; below you can find an overview of functionalities which are supported or not in the "default" environment.
All options which are supported within v16 and older, but not yet in the "default" environment, are accessible by switching between the two. There is full compatibility of the model between the two environments.
Supported functionalities in "default" post-processing environment
Functionalities not supported in "default" post-processing environment: use the “v16 and older” environment
Note: Interaction between the two post-processing environments
The two post-processing environments are fully compatible. Existing projects from previous SCIA Engineer versions or using the v16 post-processing can be run using the default post-processing and vice-versa. Every time the post-processing environment is switched, a recalculation of the model is required.
It may happen that you start your project in PPE default and you realize that an advanced functionality you need is missing. You can switch back to v16 post-processing by the “project data” dialogue.
If you change the post-processing environment, as mentioned above you will use another export of the model to the solver, but also another method of showing results and new algorithms which might lead to slightly different result values.
Note: Code design
In the Eurocode concrete design (except for the CDD calculation which is available only in PPE default), and steel checks, new results options are available from the property window, independent from the chosen environment.
Note: Engineering report
The Engineering Report is fully compatible with the two post-processing environments and can also contain images from both environments. Checking the Engineering Report might be required if content from the other post-processing environment is used, to avoid missing results from unsupported features.