Released on June 13, 2024, with Maintenance Release 1 on December 2, 2024, Tecplot 360 EX 2024 R1 Build 2024.1.1.62781 (x64) excels in post-processing CFD, FEA, and simulation data, offering superior plotting, automation, and analysis for engineers handling complex, billion-cell datasets.
Key Highlights
- Ansys Fluent 2024 R1 Support – Updated Common Fluids Format (.cas.h5/.dat.h5) loader for seamless import of latest Ansys files.
- PVD File Loader – New support for ParaView Data files, enabling compatibility with M-Star CFD and similar simulation codes.
- VTK Loaders for macOS – Added VTI (Image Data) and VTP (PolyData) loaders, expanding 3D visualization options on Apple platforms.
- OpenFOAM Fixes – Properly assigns zero velocity to no-slip boundary zones for accurate flow field representation.
- Ansys RST Updates – Renamed transient variables from “Flow” to “Flux” (e.g., Total Heat Flow → Total Heat Flux) for consistency.
- VTU Loader Improvements – Silently ignores files with zero points or cells, preventing load errors in batch processing.
- Stability Enhancements – Reduced crashes in large datasets and improved performance for high-order elements.
System Requirements
- Windows 10/11 64-bit
- 16 GB RAM minimum (32 GB+ recommended)
- OpenGL 4.5 GPU with 4 GB+ VRAM
- 2 GB free SSD space