Known Issues

Issue: Weld Database/SN data

Description: Material data stored in the Weld database is taken directly from BS7608. This means that SN data is given as 'stress range' and not 'stress amplitude'. Without converting this data to be 'stress amplitude' results in FatigueWizard will be incorrect.

Resolution: V 7.2.0 will have the database stored as stress amplitude. In current/previous versions the data should be converted before using in FatigueWizard.

Issue: Report writer cut and paste under Vista

Description: Cut and Paste do not work in Report Writer under Windows Vista. This because of the way Vista handles the Clipboard.

Resolution: The insert file/picture icons can be used to insert data from the HD as a workaround. This issue will be fixed as soon as possible but is somewhat dependant on Microsoft

Issue: Error message "no fatigue30.ini" or similar

Description: An error message appears when reading Femap input data. The error appears to point to a missing fatigue30.ini file. On inspection this file exists.

Resolution: The issue is generally caused by using a non-English/US keyboard layout, specifically, it is caused by using a comma (,) as a numeric separator instead of the decimal point (.). FatigueWizard expects numbers to be of the form 1.234 and not 1,234

At the present time, the only workaround is to use a decimal separator for numbers. This can be changed  via Control Panel - Region and Language Options - Customize Regional Options - Decimal symbol

This error can also appear if your material description (in your FE code) contains a comma (,).... I.E a material name such as "My material,,,,, is a steel" is invalid. however "My material is a steel" is ok.

It is hoped to eliminate this problem in the next release

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