Archon's Software Upgrade Page
Civil, Mechanical Engineering Software and Design Services

If you purchased any version of any program in the past,  you may
be entitled to the latest version at a 20% discount or even a free upgrade.
Find out if you are entitled to a free upgrade!

To get the upgraded version go to our "Software download"  page.  For best results, always use our latest version.   When Upgrading, delete the existing program folder before installing an upgrade.

Desktop Program

Latest Version

Description of version changes

AISC Shapes

6.0

 

Archon Wind Loads (ASCE 7-95)

6.0

Version 6.0 fixed bugs in component wind loading and other modifications.

ArchWind98 , Wind Loads (ASCE 7-98)
 New and separate program from Archon Wind-95.

8.1

 ArchWind98 V 8.1 corrections

1. An error in the calculation of and combination of internal pressures for
Main frame buildings over 60' and Components and Cladding form Buildings
over 60' was corrected.


Beams
Past Revision Details

6.3

 Beams V 6.3 revisions
1. Allowable stress output was added for slender members.
2. Increased Array sizes to allow an increase in point loads on multi-span.
3. Internal code was corrected to fix errors of loading to high resolution screens.

Drainage

6.1

If you have V5.2, please use V5.1 and enter your original password.  The revision we made for V5.2 was based on an incorrect equation published by Merritt. The existing version V5.1 used the correct equation. V5.2 will give you very conservative results for culvert design. If you have CD-201, the version on that CD is V5.1, which is correct.

Footings

7.1

Version 7.0 updated the accuracy of the reinforcement calculations. It also changed the calculation method for spread footings. This was a total change to the program. We believe that this version is more user friendly and does not include several of the spurious functions that were contained in the older version.
Version 7.1 corrected an internal divide by 0 error.

Mechanical Tool Box (MTB)

5.7

 

Psychrometrics
Past Revision Details

5.7

In version 5.7, calculation of Parameters using Dry Bulb and Relative humidity as inputs was increased in accuracy from approximately 2% to less than 0.5%.

RetWall

6.1

 Version 6.1 corrects the output description discrepancy for wall stem moment shown in-lbs. but labeled a ft-lbs. Also, the Internal code to fix errors for loading to high resolution was corrected.

Safety Line

6.0

 

Sections

5.3

 

Snow Loads

6.0

 

Steam Tables

6.2

 Version 6.2 fixed the bug in the "File/open/save" functions.

Structural Tool Box (STB)

6.0

 

TASM

5.4

Version 5.4 fixed an obsure printing bug.

Welds

6.1

Version 6.1 corrected problems with file save/load and metric output.

WinBase

6.0

 

WinCon

6.1

 Version 6.1 corrects output labels and corrects the internal code to fix errors for loading to high resolution screens.

WinCrete
Past Revision Details

7.1

Version 7.1 corrects errors in the printer output.

WinFrame

6.2

 

WinMason

6.0

 

WinPlate

5.2

 

WinPost

6.0

 

WinRig

6.0

 

WinThread

6.2

 

WinWood

6.1

 

 

PDA Program

Version

Special notes

AISCPPC

1.0

 

BeamPPC

1.0

Finally available!!! This program will perform analysis on single span beams.

FlangePPC

1.0

 

PipePPC

1.0

 

SteamPPC

1.1

*The program was updated so that when opening the “Process Lines/ Points”  form, data is loaded without having to click on the scroll bar to initially load data.
*If the keyboard is displayed when the user goes to enter text in a input field and the screen is closed before data is entered, the program would crash.  This error will no longer occur.

PsychroPPC

1.1

In version 1.1, calculation of Parameters using Dry Bulb and Relative humidity as inputs increased in accuracy from approximately 2% to less than 0.5%.

ThreadPPC

1.0

 

SectionsPPC

1.0

Initial Issue

UnitsPPC

1.0

 

 

 

Scuba Diving Software

 

 

DivePPC (PDA)

1.0

 

GasBlendPPC (PDA)

1.1

 Upgraded to prevent an error when starting O2 percent is 21.

NitroxBlend (Desktop)

1.0

 

Check to see if you are entitled to the FREE upgrade.

1.  Go to our "Software download"  page and download the full version file of the software you have previously purchased.
2.  Activate it and enter your installation password. If the file unpacks, then you are entitled to the upgrade at no charge.
3.  If it says you need to enter a new password then you need to purchase the upgrade.   When you make your order, include your       existing password and the name that you purchased your original copy under and we will give you the 20% discount.

If you have any questions, e-mail us at support@archonengineering.com.