New/improved in Release 17

• New – program automatically removes excess blank lines from RPX file
• Improved – better error message when porewater pressure exceeds vertical total stress
• Improved – Developer Express user interface controls updated to v24.1.5
• Improved – Fast Reports report controls updated to v2024.2.8
• Fixed – rectangular pile cap now resizes correctly
• Fixed – Randolph and Murphy algorithm now correctly uses vertical effective stress to calculate alpha
• Fixed – several other numerous minor bug fixes and performance improvements

New/improved in Release 16

• New – added support for Italian standard NTC18
• New – added data for hot rolled flat products made of high yield strength steels for cold forming from EN 10149)
• New – added graphs showing resolved moment and transverse displacement vs depth
• Improved – graph selection drop-down boxes made context-sensitive
• Improved – greater precision provided in display of numerical values in the Reporter
• Improved – Quick-Start Guide revised to reflect recent program improvements
• Improved – Developer Express controls updated to latest release (version 23.2.3)
• Improved – Sentinel run-time environment updated to version 9.16
• Fixed – boundary element stiffness/flexibility coefficients now properly arranged in exported matrix
• Fixed – all hot-fixes from Release 15 included in this release
• Fixed – numerous minor bug fixes and improvements in performance

New/improved in Release 15

• New – added separate worksheet displaying pile group stiffness and flexibility coefficients
• New – added Export command to save stiffness and flexibility coefficients in Excel (and other) file formats
• New – added feedback in the status bar regarding progress of multiple calculations when Build All command is invoked
• New – added controls to Workbook to allow X and Y gradients and rake orientation of piles to be edited
• Improved – massive speed improvement when running multiple boundary element analyses via Build All command
• Improved – improved implementation of Steinbrenner's treatment of a rigid layer in the boundary element analysis
• Improved – worksheets and Graph Paper are now cleared when data for calculation is changed
• Improved – empty Message Board tabs are now disabled
• Improved – printed reports now display the program's version number
• Fixed – removed duplicated entries for no load from boundary increment worksheet
• Fixed – numerous minor bug fixes and improvements in performance

New/improved in Release 14

• New – added Australian Standard AS2159
• New – added support for igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks
• New – added ability to apply resistance factors to boundary element analyses
• New – added ability to import multiple load combinations from a single Excel spreadsheet
• New – added ability to specify fixed (i.e. constant) skin friction and end bearing values on a layer-by-layer basis
• New – added option to display layer boundaries and soil/rock names on the Drawing Board
• New – added Run Diagnostics command to Tools menu
• Improved – separated the force vs displacement and moment vs rotation graphs
• Improved – increased the limit on E1/E0 from 60 to 70%
• Improved – added option to calculate interface friction from tan(delta)/tan(phi) ratio
• Improved – forces and moments are now scaled according to their magnitude
• Fixed – display is now refreshed immediately on changing graph type
• Fixed – numerous minor bug fixes and improvements in performance

New/improved in Release 13

• New – added ability to import multiple pile groups from a single Excel template
• New – added ability to import multiple load combinations from a single Excel template
• New – added bearing capacity algorithm from ERTC3 (European Region Technical Committee 3) technical report
• Improved – Import Pile Group Wizard now fully supports H-piles, pipes, and spun pipes
• Improved – added third axis to drawing orientation indicator
• Improved – added hatching to ground surface to differentiate drawing orientation
• Improved – updated Sentinel Runtime Environment to v8.43 (June 2022 release)
• Fixed – corrected error in boundary element analysis when piles are raked in the Y-direction
• Fixed – numerous minor bug fixes and improvements in performance

New/improved in Release 12

• New – beta algorithm now implements McClelland's, Meyerhof's, and Kraft and Lyons' methods
• New – added soil properties (density index for coarse soils and plasticity index for fine) to support algorithms
• New – added ability to save Workbook layout, including individual columns and filters
• New – added ability to plot results of Fleming's analysis on a Chin plot
• New – added ability to orientate a pile group by an arbitrary angle
• New – added Build command to Project Manager's popup menu
• New – now displays partial factors used in pile group analysis in design standard's Property Inspector
• Improved – increased available program memory on 64-bit Windows to 3 GB
• Improved – removed limitation on degrees of freedom (currently 8000) from Boundary Element Analysis
• Improved – updated Developer Express controls to v21.1.5
• Improved – updated DropMaster control to v2.5.2
• Improved – updated FastReport controls to v2021.3
• Improved – updated Steema TChart controls to v9.33
• Fixed – can drag and drop item from another instance of the program
• Fixed – scroll wheel now works in the Reporter
• Fixed – can (once again) specify a skin friction algorithm for a layer
• Fixed – reinstated minimum and maximum values for shear and torque columns in Workbook
• Fixed – numerous minor bug fixes and improvements in performance

New/improved in Release 11

• New – Implemented stubby pile modification in Randolph Analysis
• New – added support for VPNs that hide the MAC Address (e.g. Fortigate 100E VPN with SSL-VPN option)
• Improved – distinction made between shaft and base forces in boundary element Workbook and on graph
• Improved - updated Reference Manual now includes details of all rock algorithms
• Improved – updated Reference Manual now includes details of all Boundary Element Analysis options
• Improved – now sets Variable Load Category and Imposed Load Area to defaults when user omits data from spreadsheet import
• Fixed – 'No material has been specified' error on creating new Bored Pile
• Fixed – crash when running Boundary Element Analysis with Maths Kernel Libraries flag on
• Fixed - Splash screen flashes repeatedly on program startup
• Fixed – numerous minor bug fixes and improvements in performance

New/improved in Release 10

• New – Borehole Wizard allows specification of ground stiffness
• New – classification of variable actions
• New – classification of imposed loads
• New – Randolph analysis provides settlement values per layer
• New – fully integrated boundary element engine
• New – support for infilled pipe piles with variable axial stiffness
• New – Drawing Board differentiates material types
• New – Drawing Board differentiates duration of actions
• New – Expanded template for importing actions
• Improved – start-up time of boundary element engine greatly reduced
• Improved – general speed improvement in boundary element analysis
• Improved – clearer naming of saved results from boundary element engine
• Improved – Pile Group worksheet now displays material properties
• Improved – Boundary element worksheet now displays maximum bending moment and shear forces down each pile
• Improved – stiffness graph differentiates small and large strain values
• Improved – Action Wizard allows up to 50 actions to be entered
• Improved – updated Sentinel runtime environment to version 8.21
• Fixed – Pile Group Wizard now rotates the pile cap also when requested
• Fixed – improved error messages on encountering invalid stiffness valuers
• Fixed – added missing micropile details to Reporter
• Fixed – renamed tabs in exported Excel files to match

New/improved in Release 9

• New – added simplified and generalized Custom Design Standard (replacing CustomEN1997 and CustomWorkingStressDesignStandard)
• New – automatic resizing of pile cap location and dimensions
• New - latest licence can now be download from the Internet
• New – audio feedback on opening the program and creating new items
• New – Project Manager automatically places items under sub-headings and removes empty headings
• New – messages are colour-coded in the Message Board
• Improved – updated cURL library to version 7.71.1
• Improved – updated Developer Express VCL controls to version 20.1.3
• Improved – updated FastReports control to version 6.7.9
• Improved – updated Raize DropMaster control to version 2.5.1
• Improved – updated Steema TeeChart control to version 9.30 (2020.30)
• Improved – updated zLib1 compression library to version 2.2.11.03
• Improved – updated Sentinel runtime environment to version 8.13
• Fixed – amended partial factors for BS 8004:2015 to match EN 1997-1
• Fixed – various minor bugs resolved

New/improved in Release 8

• New - added partial factors for accidental design situations from Amendment 2 of the UK National Annex to BS EN 1997-1+A1
• New - Randolph's analysis now supports multi-layered ground profiles
• New - login status now displayed on program's title bar
• Improved - further improvements to soil and rock stiffness controls
• Improved - better detection of errors when analysing double-raked piles in the presence of torque
• Improved - occasionally-used licence admin controls now hidden by default
• Improved - renamed Shrinkage algorithm to "No Contact Algorithm"
• Improved – updated Sentinel runtime environment to version v8.11
• Fixed – amended elastic shortening calculation in Fleming's Analysis
• Fixed – various licence connection issues resolved
• Fixed – Trial Edition issues resolved
• Fixed – various minor bugs resolved

New/improved in Release 7

• New - added support for shaft friction and end bearing algorithms for rock in single pile calculations
• New - Property Inspector for Longitudinal ULS Calculation allows selection of shaft friction and end bearing algorithms for rock
• Improved - updated user interface controls (Developer Express VCL v19.2.4)
• Improved - updated reporting control (FastReport v6.5.1)
• Improved – updated graph control (Steema TeeChart VCL32 v2020.29)
• Fixed – Hyperbolic boundary element analysis sets incorrect wall friction value when no algorithm is specified
• Fixed – ships with revised template needed for import into version 2.5
• Fixed – latest LDK/HASP Runtime setup program included
• Fixed – MRU (most-recently used file) list now updates on existing the program

New/improved in Release 6

• New – support for rock layers
• New – support for concrete-filled pipe piles
• New – existing pile properties can now be updated via Pile Group Import Wizard
• New – Project Manager now nests items for easier identification and selection
• New – Action Wizard allows (x, y, z) coordinates of Forces and Moments to be specified
• New – gridlines can be added to plan drawings
• Improved - comprehensive overhaul of small-strain and large strain stiffness, which are now automatically associated with each other
• Improved - redesigned Property Inspector for Soils and Rocks to cater for new stiffness capabilities
• Improved – Pile Group Inspector now displays the total number of piles in the group
• Improved – algorithms are no longer generated for default boundary element parameters
• Improved – results of calculations now automatically clear when linked properties change
• Improved – Import Loads Wizard now ignores forces and moments with zero magnitude
• Improved – updated Quick-Start Tutorial that demonstrates several data-entry improvements across the program
• Fixed – elevation of borehole now drawn correctly
• Fixed – amplification factor for combination of actions now read on opening file
• Fixed – LDK/HASP Runtime setup program now available via Licence menu

New/improved in Release 5

• New - algorithms for specifying rock strength
• New - added ability to reduce the project size by removing duplicate items
• New - algorithms can now be used by all calculations, including boundary element analyses
• New - section properties provided for European wide flange beams
• New - added "Yes/No to All" options when deleting multiple items from Project Manager
• Improved - redesigned Property Inspector for Boundary Element Analysis
• Improved - Pile Group Import Wizard now reads concrete and steel strengths
• Improved - Kolk and van der Velde method added to alpha algorithm
• Improved - network settings now preserved on importing new licence
• Fixed - incorrect display of borehole and ruler when scenario extent exceeds display
• Fixed - enabled Pile Group Wizard in Trial Edition

New/improved in Release 4

• New - plan locations of forces and moments can now be tethered to pile locations
• New - added ability to delete multiple items from Project Manager with one command
• New - export commands now support Microsoft XLSX format
• New - old licence is automatically backed up on importing new licence
• New - server hostname can now be specified instead of IP address
• Improved - now caters for bored piles > 3 m in diameter
• Improved - Import Action command now includes the variability of the actions
• Improved - Browser now shows news feed direct from Geocentrix website
• Fixed - wrong font displayed in the Reference Manual
• Fixed - various minor bug fixes to user interface

New/improved in Release 3

• New – added support for LDSA Guideline Notes for Bored Piles in London Clay
• New – added support for triangular, hexagonal, and circular pile caps
• New – added ability to save user interface changes
• Improved – major performance boost when switching from one calculation to another
• Improved – Borehole Wizard extended to cover rock layers
• Improved – relaxed limit on pile length (now 126 m)
• Improved – automatic re-scaling of Drawing Board when switching orientation
• Improved – provided better implementation of Trial Edition
• Fixed – various minor bug fixes to user interface

New/improved in Release 2

• New – Custom Pipe and Custom Spun Pipe enabled in the Stockyard
• Improved – Boundary Element Report now displays min/max forces, bending moments, etc. in pile group
• Improved - Pile Group Wizard allows different x and y spacings to be entered for custom pile layout
• Improved – various bug fixes and performance improvements

New/improved in Release 1

• New - multi-threaded Boundary Element engine, up to 100x faster than before
• New - support for spun piles and micropiles
• New - Action Import Wizard
• New - Pile Group Import Wizard
• New – support for ICP and MS1314 spun pipes;
• New – support for bearing piles to BS4 (UBP sections)
• New – support for Arcelor Mittal bearing piles (HP and HZ sections)
• New – support for legacy Corus bearing piles (UKC sections)
• New - ability to select which sections and materials appear in the Stockyard
• New - support for BS 8004:2015
• New – direct support for rock within the boundary element analysis
• Improved - Pile Group Wizard now supports a wider range of pile types
• Improved - greater distinction between different calculations in Stockyard
• Improved – support for using the program across wide area networks
• Improved - numerous other minor improvements

What's new in Repute 2.0

• New - Implementation of design methods for single piles: Longitudinal ULS; Fleming's Analysis; Randolph's Analysis
• New - Addition of analysis of torque
• New - Support for wide range of design standards: Eurocode 7 - EN 1997-1:2004, +UK NA, +Irish NA, +Singapore NA; Custom Eurocode 7; Italian Norme tecniche per le costruzioni; Eurocode 7 pre-standard - ENV 1997-1:1994; BS 8004:1986; Custom Working Stress Standard
• New - Support for more pile types: Pre-cast concrete square piles; Cast-in-place concrete augered piles; Steel pipe (tubular) piles; Steel H piles)
• New - Addition of pile sections: Corus bearing piles (Advance UKBP sections); Corus pipe piles (Celcius sections)
• New - Addition of Concrete grades C16/20 to C50/60
• New - Addition of Steel grades S235 to S450
• New - Addition of Corus Advance steel grades
• New - Support for combination of actions
• New - Addition of algorithms implementing design rules from British and European standards (including Eurocode 7)
• New - Addition of extensive set of algorithms to allow customization of design calcuations
• New - Live Drawing Board with separate cross-section, elevation, and plan views
• New - Project Manager providing easy navigation of items, using drag-drop capabilities
• New - Stockyard containing over 100 ready-to-use engineering items
• New - Property Inspector providing quick access to properties of all engineering items
• New - Workbook displaying results of all calculations in drill-down fashion
• Improved - Ribbon interface simplifies program manipulation and navigation
• New - User-customizable reports
• Improved - Graph Paper displaying results in easily-customized visual form
• Improved - Reporter providing printer-friendly output
• New - Project Wizard
• New - Conversion Wizard
• New - Borehole, Action, and Calculation Wizards
• Improved - Pile Group Wizard

What's in Repute 1.x

• New - Design of pile groups (Boundary Element Analysis)
• New - Smoothing of soil data
• New - Support for cast-in-place concrete bored piles
• New - Extensive range of spoils types supported
• New - Graph Paper displaying results in visual form
• New - Reporter providing printer-friendly output
• New - Browser provides convenient access to web-based program information
• New - Message Board collects all program-generated messages together
• New - Pile Group Wizard