New features which change the behavior of older definitions
The definition of cross sections and materials via the βAssembleβ-component has now priority over definition at components which generate elements.
New features in Karamba3D 1.3.2
Karamba3D can be used as a scripting library independently from Grasshopper. It now comes with its own geometry classes.
The cross section library has been extended considerably and comprises standard steel sections from the EU, UK, US, Russia, Japan, India, Canada, Germany, Australia, China, South Africa, Brazil and Korea.
It is possible to define initial-curvature and non-uniform temperature loads on beams and shells.
There is a Karamba3D version for Rhino7.
A modelβs nodal positions can be changed via the βModifyModelβ-component. This is necessary since the βDisassembleModelβ-component outputs elements with nodal coordinates attached.
βJointsβ have now their own class and container.
The contribution of locally defined loads to the system stiffness is not considered in second order analysis or the calculation of buckling load factors.
Third party products
Jon Mirtschin implemented an exporter from Karamba3D to IFC. This tool is part of his βGeometry- Gymβ suit of Grasshopper plug-ins.