An introduction to the Python interface to OrcaFlex, updated
Back in 2016 we published An introduction to the Python interface to OrcaFlex. This is a high level overview and introduction to the Python interface that attempts to fill in some of the gaps not covered by the reference documentation. We have just released an updated and extended version of this document. The document now […]
ViewOrcaFlex 11.0c released
We have just released a minor upgrade to OrcaFlex, version 11.0c. Version 11.0c introduces some minor new functionality and fixes a number of bugs. Full details of the changes are described in the documentation: OrcaFlex OrcaWave We recommend that all users of 11.0 upgrade to 11.0c. A patch to upgrade from 11.0a or 11.0b to […]
ViewWindows 7 end of support
Microsoft support for Windows 7 ended on the 14th January 2020. As a consequence of this, we are no longer supporting our software products on Windows 7. Our internal IT policies mean that we no longer have any Windows 7 machines on which to test our products, and are therefore unable to officially support our […]
ViewOrcaFlex 11.0b released
We have just released a minor upgrade to OrcaFlex, version 11.0b. Version 11.0b introduces some minor new functionality and fixes a number of bugs. Full details of the changes are described in the documentation: OrcaFlex OrcaWave The bug fixes are particularly important for OrcaWave and so we especially recommend that you install this upgrade if […]
ViewOrcaFlex 10.3e released
We have just released a minor upgrade, version 10.3e, which introduces support for Python 3.8, and fixes a number of bugs. Full details of the changes are described in the documentation. We recommend that users of 10.3 upgrade to 10.3e. A patch to upgrade from earlier versions of 10.3 can be downloaded here. The full […]
ViewIncompatibility between OrcaFlex 10.2 or 10.3 and Anaconda Python 3.7
Some OrcaFlex users have reported program crashes when trying to execute embedded Python code. These crashes causes OrcaFlex to close without reporting any error message. If Python scripts are used for OrcaFlex post calculation actions, user defined results or external functions, OrcaFlex must launch a Python interpreter to run the input scripts. We refer to […]
ViewOrcaFlex 11.0 released
We are very pleased to announce the release of OrcaFlex version 11.0. The software was finalised and built on 28th November. All clients with up-to-date MUS contracts should receive, by e-mail, instructions on how to download the new version. Version 11.0 introduces much new functionality, including: Diffraction analysis Enhanced wind turbine modelling Wind drag loading […]
ViewOrcaFlex turbine controller examples
OrcaFlex 10.3 introduced the turbine object, used to model horizontal axis wind turbines. A key issue for wind turbine analysis is the modelling of the generator and blade control systems. Because these control systems are typically proprietary, OrcaFlex does not offer any built-in control system functionality. Rather, the user must specify the control systems through […]
ViewOrcaFlex 10.3d released
We have just released a minor upgrade, version 10.3d, which fixes a number of bugs. Full details of the changes are described here. We recommend that users of 10.3 upgrade to 10.3d. A patch to upgrade from earlier versions of 10.3 can be downloaded here. The full installation program can also be downloaded from your […]
ViewOrcaFlex 10.3 turbine validation
Following the introduction of the turbine model object in version 10.3 we have now produced a report which details the validation performed on the turbine against documented industry studies. The validation study considers the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) offshore 5-MW baseline wind turbine, which is recognised as an industry-standard reference turbine system. Two separate […]
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