HVE 2023 Version 18.01 Release Notes
DATE: 11/27/2023
(C) Copyright 2023, Engineering Dynamics Company, LLC

THIS FILE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE LATEST
VERSION OF HVE AND HVE-COMPATIBLE SIMULATION MODELS. PLEASE READ
THE ENTIRE FILE VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR HVE SOFTWARE.

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Current Software Versions:

	PROGRAM                    VERSION
	HVE 2023                    18.01
	SIMON                       18.01
	DyMESH                      18.01
	EDSVS                       18.01
	EDVTS                       18.01
	EDCRASH                     18.01
	EDSMAC                      18.01
	EDSMAC4                     18.01
	EDHIS                       18.01
	EDVSM                       18.01
	EDGEN                       18.01
	EDVDS                       18.01
	EDVDB                       18.01

This file is divided into twelve parts:

PART	CONTENTS
1	Changes to HVE software since the previous version
2	Changes to SIMON software since the previous version
3	Changes to DyMESH software since the previous version
4	Changes to EDSVS software since the previous version
5	Changes to EDVTS software since the previous version
6	Changes to EDCRASH software since the previous version
7	Changes to EDSMAC software since the previous version
8	Changes to EDSMAC4 software since the previous version
9	Changes to EDHIS software since the previous version
10	Changes to EDVSM software since the previous version
11	Changes to EDGEN software since the previous version
12	Changes to EDVDS software since the previous version
13	Changes to EDVDB software since the previous version



==========<Part 1: Changes to HVE System Software>================================

Section A: Enhancements 
1.  General: A file called "language_overrides.rsc" can store custom changes that will
    override values in the "language.rsc" file.  This file will not be overwritten 
    when HVE is updated, preventing custom changes from being overwritten.

2.  General:  Status indicators were added to the bottom panel for Autoposition,
    Key Results, Axes, Contacts, Skidmarks, Connections, Tracks, Targets, 
    and Velocity Vectors.

Section B: Bug Fixes 
1.  Vehicle Editor:  The inertias dialog showed different values depending on whether
    the mode was set to Total or Sprung.  This has been corrected.

2.  Vehicle Editor: The CG was not updating properly in Total Mass mode.  This has
    been corrected.

3.  Vehicle Editor: The wizard was not updating 3-axle vehicles correctly.  This has
    been corrected.

4.  Vehicle Editor: The in-use factor was set to zero if a speed was deleted from the tire's 
    friction dialog. This has been corrected.

5.  Event Editor: Tessellation was being applied in some cases when tessellation was
    not used. This has been corrected.

6.  Event Editor: The velocity vectors for trailers were not being displayed properly. 
    This has been corrected.

7.  Event Editor: The trailer auto-position was not updated when the hitch position was 
    modified. This has been corrected.

8.  Playback Editor: HVE would crash at times when adding reports.  This has been corrected.

9.  Playback Editor: Video Creator key results and cameras were not updating properly 
    when different trajectory simulations were turned on or off.  This has been corrected.

10. Playback Editor: Video Creator would sometimes miss a frame when rendering to frames.
    This has been corrected.

11. Playback Editor: Damage Studio was using the PDOF to calculate DeltaVx, DeltaVy, 
    and DeltaVz from the total DeltaV.  The reported PDOF is the direction of the collision
    forces and does not include the tire forces.  Therefore, the PDOF and the direction of	
    the impulse (DeltaV) may not be the same.  DeltaVx, DeltaVy, and DeltaVz are now 
    calculated by integrating the acceleration in each direction individually.  

Section C: Other Changes
1. Playback Editor: Changes to font size and report size for different size viewing options. 

==========<Part 2: Changes to SIMON Software>====================================

Section A: Enhancements
(none)

Section B: Bug Fixes 
(none)

Section C: Other Changes
(none)
   
==========<Part 3: Changes to DyMESH Software>==========

Section A: Enhancements
(none)

Section B: Bug Fixes 
(none)

Section C: Other Changes
(none)

==========<Part 4: Changes to EDSVS Software>==========

Section A: Enhancements
(none)

Section B: Bug Fixes
(none)

Section C: Other Changes
(none)

==========<Part 5: Changes to EDVTS Software>==========

Section A: Enhancements
(none)

Section B: Bug Fixes
(none)


Section C: Other Changes
(none)

==========<Part 6: Changes to EDCRASH Software>==========

Section A: Enhancements
(none)

Section B: Bug Fixes 
(none)

Section C: Other Changes
(none)

==========<Part 7: Changes to EDSMAC Software>==========

Section A: Enhancements
(none)

Section B: Bug Fixes 
(none)

Section C: Other Changes
(none)

==========<Part 8: Changes to EDSMAC4 Software>==========

Section A: Enhancements
(none)

Section B: Bug Fixes 
(none)

Section C: Other Changes
(none)

==========<Part 9: Changes to EDHIS Software>==========

Section A: Enhancements
(none)

Section B: Bug Fixes
(none)

Section C: Other Changes
(none)

==========<Part 10: Changes to EDVSM Software>==========

Section A: Enhancements
(none)

Section B: Bug Fixes
(none)

Section C: Other Changes
(none)

==========<Part 11: Changes to EDGEN Software>==========
Section A: Enhancements
(none)

Section B: Bug Fixes
(none)

Section C: Other Changes
(none)
 
==========<Part 12: Changes to EDVDS Software>===========================

Section A: Enhancements
(none)

Section B: Bug Fixes
(none)

Section C: Other Changes
(none)

==========<Part 13: Changes to EDVDB Software>==========

Section A: Enhancements
1.  The following new vehicles are included:

	Make/Model/Body Style                          Model Years
	-----------------------------------------------------------
    Audi Q7 Premium Plus 4-Dr                       2017 - 2023
    Audi S4 4-Dr Sedan                              2017 - 2023
    BMW X5 M50i 4-Dr                                2019 - 2023
    BMW X6 M50i 4-Dr                                2020 - 2023
    Jeep Compass 4-Dr                               2018 - 2021
    Jeep Renegade 4-Dr                              2015 - 2023
    Land Rover LR2 4-Dr                             2008 - 2015
    Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4-Dr               2014 - 2022
    Land Rover Range Rover Velar 4-Dr               2018 - 2023
    Mazda 2 5-Dr Hatchback                          2011 - 2015
    Mercedes E350 4-Dr Sedan                        2010 - 2017
    Toyota Tacoma 4-Dr Dbl.Cab Std.Bed              2016 - 2023

2.  The following new tires are included:

	Type            Manufacturer       Model         Size
	-----------------------------------------------------------
    Passenger Car     Generic          Generic       P185/55R15	
    Passenger Car     Generic          Generic       P245/35R19
    Passenger Car     Generic          Generic       P255/55R20
    Passenger Car     Generic          Generic       P255/50R20
    Passenger Car     Generic          Generic       P265/70R16
    Passenger Car     Generic          Generic       P285/45R20
    Passenger Car     Generic          Generic       P275/35R22
    Passenger Car     Generic          Generic       P275/40R21
    Passenger Car     Generic          Generic       P315/35R21
    Passenger Car     Generic          Generic       P315/30R22
	
3.  The model year range was updated for the following vehicles:

	Make/Model/Body Style                          Model Years
	-----------------------------------------------------------
    Audi Allroad 4-Dr                               2017 - 2023
    Chevrolet Express 3500 Ext.                     2003 - 2023
    Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4-Dr                   2019 - 2023
    Ford Bronco 2-Dr                                2021 - 2023
    Ford Edge 4-Dr                                  2015 - 2023
    Ford Mustang 2-Dr                               2015 - 2023
    Ford Transit Connect 4-Dr                       2014 - 2023
    GMC Savana 3500 Ext.                            2003 - 2023
    GMC Sierra 1500 4-Dr                            2019 - 2023
    Honda Passport 4-Dr                             2019 - 2023
    Hyundai Kona 4-Dr                               2018 - 2023
    Jeep Wrangler 4-Dr                              2018 - 2023
    Lexus IS 250 4-Dr                               2014 - 2023
    Lincoln Nautilus 4-Dr                           2019 - 2023
    Nissan Altima 4-Dr                              2019 - 2023
    Nissan Kicks 4-Dr                               2018 - 2023
    Nissan Murano 4-Dr                              2015 - 2023
    Nissan Sentra 4-Dr                              2020 - 2023
    Subaru Crosstrek 4-Dr                           2018 - 2023
    Subaru Forester 4-Dr                            2014 - 2023
    Subaru Outback 4-Dr                             2020 - 2023
    Toyota 4Runner 4-Dr                             2010 - 2023
    Toyota Camry 4-Dr                               2018 - 2023
    Toyota Corolla 4-Dr                             2019 - 2023
    Toyota RAV4 4-Dr                                2019 - 2023


4.  The general info format was updated for the following vehicles:

	Make/Model/Body Style                           Model Years
	-----------------------------------------------------------
    Audi A4 Quattro 4-Dr                            2005 - 2008
    Chevrolet Tahoe 2-Dr                            1992 - 1999
    Chevrolet Tahoe 4-Dr                            2000 - 2006
    Dodge Grand Caravan                             2008 - 2020
    Dodge Ram 1500 2-Dr                             1994 - 2001
    Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab                         2002 - 2005
    Dodge Ram 2500 4-Dr                             2006 - 2008
    Ford Crown Victoria 4-Dr                        2003 - 2010
    Ford Crown Victoria 4-Dr                        1979 - 1991
    Ford Crown Victoria 4-Dr                        1992 - 1997
    Ford E-350 Ext Club Wagon                       1992 - 2007
    Ford Escort Wagon                               1991 - 1996
    Ford F-150 XLT Super Cab                        1997 - 2003
    Ford F-150 Fleetside                            2004 - 2008
    Ford F-150 XLT Super Cab                        2009 - 2014
    Ford Focus 4-Dr                                 2000 - 2011
    Ford Fusion 4-Dr                                2010 - 2012
    GMC Yukon 4-Dr                                  2000 - 2006
    Honda Accord 2-Dr Hatchback                     1982 - 1985
    Honda Accord LX 4-Dr                            1998 - 2002
    Honda Accord LX V6 4-Dr                         1998 - 2002
    Jeep Cherokee 4-Dr                              1984 - 2001
    Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-Dr                        2005 - 2010
    Lexus ES330 4-Dr                                2004 - 2006
    Lincoln Aviator 4-Dr                            2002 - 2005
    Nissan Pathfinder 4-Dr                          2004 - 2011
    Nissan Altima GXE 4-Dr                          1993 - 1997
    Pontiac Grand AM 2-Dr                           1985 - 1991
    Pontiac Grand AM 4-Dr                           1985 - 1991
    Pontiac Grand AM 4-Dr                           1992 - 1998
    Pontiac Grand AM 2-Dr                           1999 - 2005
    Toyota Camry 4-Dr                               2002 - 2006
    Toyota Camry 4-Dr                               2007 - 2011
    Toyota Corolla 4-Dr                             2003 - 2008
    Toyota Celica 2-Dr                              1990 - 1993
    Volkswagen GTI 2-Dr                             2010 - 2014

Section B: Bug Fixes
(none)

**** End of HVE 2023 Version 18.01 (11/27/2023) Release Notes ****
