Bugs in Python 2.7.11 and 2.7.13 that directly affect OrcaFlex
OrcaFlex has a number of features that take advantage of the Python programming language. We work hard to ensure that OrcaFlex is compatible with a wide range of Python versions. However, a couple of recent Python releases have contained bugs that have broken functionality that OrcaFlex relied upon. Python version 2.7.11 is affected by issue […]
ViewOrcaFlex 10.1 released
A year has elapsed since we released OrcaFlex 10.0, which means that it is time for the next version. We are very pleased to announce the 2016 release of OrcaFlex, version 10.1. The software was finalised and built on 19th October. We are currently preparing the installation program, and will then dispatch the software. All […]
ViewAn introduction to the Python interface to OrcaFlex
The Python interface to OrcaFlex was introduced in 2008 alongside version 9.2 and has been steadily growing in popularity. The Python interface exposes the functionality of OrcaFlex to the Python programming language. The ability to automate OrcaFlex this way is extremely powerful. However, writing programs to automate OrcaFlex can be a daunting task, especially to […]
ViewDNV OMAE paper, “Impact of Bathymetry on the Mooring Design of an Offshore Floating Unit”
In a recent paper (Impact of Bathymetry on the Mooring Design of an Offshore Floating Unit, OMAE2016-54965), DNV GL authors Jaiswal, Vishnubholta, Cole, Gordon and Sharma examine the effect of using an accurate seabed bathymetry on typical mooring results. Their motivation was to understand potential limitations in the assumption made by most mooring software that […]
ViewOrcaFlex 10.0 released
Once again, it’s the time of year when we issue a new release of OrcaFlex. This year, for the first time since 2006, sees an increment to the major version number! We are delighted to announce the 2015 release of OrcaFlex, version 10.0. The software was finalised and built on 20th October. We are currently […]
ViewOrcaFlex 9.8 released
We are very pleased to announce the 2014 major release of OrcaFlex, version 9.8. The software was finalised and built on 28th October. The next step is for us to prepare the installation program, and then dispatch the software. All clients with up-to-date MUS contracts should receive the new version early in November. Version 9.8 introduces a […]
ViewOrcaFlex 9.7 released
Another year passes, another OrcaFlex release arrives. After a couple of years where the release date drifted later into the year, this time around we managed to finish version 9.7a in September. All clients with up-to-date MUS contracts will have received the software by now. Version 9.7a contained a number of minor bugs. To address […]
ViewOrcaFlex 9.6 released
We are very pleased to announce the 2012 major release of OrcaFlex, version 9.6. As always it takes time to produce and despatch installation CDs but clients with up-to-date MUS contracts can expect to receive the software in the first half of November. In fact we are thinking of switching to electronic distribution for future releases, […]
ViewOrcaFlex 9.5 released
We are very pleased to announce the 2011 major release of OrcaFlex, version 9.5. As always it takes time to produce and despatch installation CDs but clients with up-to-date MUS contracts can expect to receive the software in the first half of November. The major enhancements introduced in 9.5 are as follows: Slam loads. Wave drift […]
ViewOrcaFlex 9.4 released
A whole year has now passed since we released OrcaFlex 9.3 which means that it is time for the release of OrcaFlex 9.4! As always it takes time to produce and despatch installation CDs but clients with up-to-date MUS contracts can expect to receive the software some time around the end of August. The major […]
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