Installing the Bracket Application

The Bracket Application & Updater requires:

• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 (x64)

Bracket Installer/Updater latest version 2.0.0.12

Change Log

• 1.0.0.1 to 1.0.0.3 - Beta versions for testing and evaluation
• 1.0.0.4 - Configuration options added, various updates and enhancements
• 1.0.0.5 - Window close bug fixed on options dialog box
• 1.0.0.6 - Zoom Extents is automatically set prior to printing PDF
• 1.0.0.7 - Application window reduced in size to display better on low resolution laptops
• 1.0.0.8 - Bug fixed in the load sharing algorithm
• 1.0.0.9 - Errors corrected for cable tray weights (the database had the weight of 3m lengths not 1m as required)
• 1.0.0.10 - Drop rod fire checks included, additional threaded rod sizes, revisions box added, pdf output improvements
• 1.0.0.11 - Basic functions to shunt services left and right added, minor bug fixes and improvements
• 1.0.0.12 - Basic object selection from image added, auto extending cable tray partially implemented
• 1.0.0.13 - Auto extending feature added to Ladder and basket, image selection now also picks up cables and works on objects below tiers, additional pipework type added
• 1.0.0.14 - Turned off settings that are used for testing, fixed a bug introduced in previous update
• 1.0.0.15 - HV aluminium cables added, auto extending updateweight fix, cable select area enlarged beyond bounds of containment height
• 1.0.0.16 - forgot to disable partially written Save function in 1.0.0.15
• 1.0.0.17 - minor bugfix associated with object repositioning
• 1.0.0.18 - FP 200 cables added, Ethernet Cables added, Bunching of certain cable types added, Improved PDF Output, Improved containment Autosize
• 1.0.0.19 - Save and Save As added (The Open saved files feature is not complete in this version)
• 1.0.0.20 - New feature test update
• 1.0.0.21 - New feature test update
• 1.0.0.22 - Registration of Application File Type for future use when opening files with double click in explorer
• 1.0.0.23 - New feature test update
• 1.0.0.24 - Validation classes completed for upcoming file open functions
• 1.0.0.25 - Changes to embedded XSD validation schema
• 1.0.0.26 - Minor display bug fix when bottom stub lengh is changed
• 1.0.0.27 - Trefoil arrangement added for single cables, centre of gravity moments recalculated when cables are deleted, minor numbering bug allowing duplicates fixed, pdf output improvements, xml output allowable ranges corrected for containment, xml optional data omitted from output, xsd schema validation file updated to reflect changes
• 1.0.0.28 - Minor bug introduced in version 1.0.0.27 fixed
• 1.0.0.29 - File save & open functions complete, includes part of solution to digitally sign files to avoid the file be tampered with
• 1.0.0.30 - A few bugs fixed in 1.0.0.29 picked up by Dave Clayton along with a few suggested enhancements
• 1.0.0.31 - Clamp options added for Pipework included optional rod extensions, Minor bug fixes associated with extensions when saving
• 1.0.0.32 - Pipe sizes below 15mm removed (these would never be used to span brackets)
• 1.0.0.33 - Bug fix related to unistrut selection options when dissimilar tiers are specifed. Incorporation of deflection calculation checks (Calculation algorithms output awaiting verification by Structural Engineer)
• 1.0.0.34 - Deflection calculations output improved, minor bug fixed relating to current tier setting
• 1.0.0.35 - Deflection calculations output precision changed
• 1.0.0.36 - Deflection calculations included in report, fire integfrity checks on channel tiers, prompt to save when closing, general updates
• 1.0.0.37 - isSaved flag set to true when files are opened with double click (missed this in version 1.0.0.36)
• 1.0.0.38 - Minor bug fix to refresh tier fire check when all services are deleted, usage logging incorporated
• 1.0.0.39 - Additional function added to usage logging
• 1.0.0.40 - SessionID created for usage logging to avoid any duplicated http calls
• 1.0.0.41 - Auto-numbering fix when opening a saved file with non-continuous item numbers
• 1.0.0.42 - Minor bug fix when entering different tier spacings for the first time (regex was not matching pattern on initial entry)
• 1.0.0.43 - 400x400 trunking added (project request)
• 1.0.0.44 - Backwards compatibility fixed on latest update
• 1.0.0.45 - Max tier length increased to 3m from 2.2m
• 1.0.0.46 - Parallel Flange Channel added, span checks now implemented for all services, context sensitive menus added to provide basic edit functionality, cable GUI selection bug fixed
• 1.0.0.47 - Additional features added to context sensitive menus
• 1.0.0.48 - Fix to allow cables to be deleted in context sensitive menu when containment is not the active tab
• 1.0.0.49 - PFC fire calulations completed, PFC flange connection details added to report
• 1.0.0.50 - Unistrut calcs under fire conditions changed back to previous value (5% to 20%), Expansion of run calulated and included in report
• 1.0.0.51 - Minor changes to the notes in the printed report
• 1.0.0.52 - Minor error introduced in previous version corrected (error caused rod and nut weights to be incorrectly calculated)
• 1.0.0.53 - Updates to exported/saved XML file to simplify Revit import utility
• 1.0.0.54 - Right click options added to change Rod Length and align Pipes on Centre, PFC flange details removed from report unless a fire rating is selected
• 1.0.0.55 - Load share on Cable Ladders now calulates actual point loads for each channel support
• 1.0.0.56 - Twin and Earth cables added
• 1.0.0.57 - Missing data validation added to custom pipe internal diameter
• 1.0.0.58 - Report now indicates if pipes are liquid filled or NOT filled. Standard pipes are forced to be liquid filled
• 1.0.0.59 - Fix to refresh span fail graphics after print or show/hide services
• 1.0.0.60 - Typo corrected in bracket report (within PFC validation information)
• 1.0.0.61 - 5 core SWA LV cables added
• 1.0.0.62 - File validation fix for tier spacing increased to 2200 from 2000
• 1.0.0.63 - Simple point and click measurement feature added to allow distances to be easily determined
• 1.0.0.64 - Mouse cursors changed to allow graphical mode (measure or pan) to be determined by user
• 1.0.0.65 - Temporary dimensions vertical text position fixed
• 2.0.0.12 - Bracket Application re-pathed to IssuePlot Server