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Register for FEMTC 2018 before August 15th, 2018 and save $100. Read More...

This post demonstrates how to use straight and curved ramps in Pathfinder. Straight ramps are supported using the Create Ramp tool, while curved ramps require CAD import and use of the Extract Floor tool.  Read More...

Views, Tours, and Section Boxes can now be created directly within the Results Viewer. These objects can be trasnferred from one set of results to another via import. Also, screenshots can be automatically generated based on the views and tours that are created. Read More...

This release includes wait times on doors, an option for occupants to shrink to move through narrow aisles, and console-based generation of randomized simulations. Changes to Results include creating views and section boxes, unit switching for concentration and temperature, and many other improvements. Read More...

Pathfinder 2018.3 will include basic monte carlo simulation tools to automate multiple simulations where the initial positions and properties of occupants are randomized. This post demonstrates this capability. Read More...

FEMTC 2018 event registration and hotel reservation links are online. Accepted presentations are now listed on the webpage and there will be a NIST NFRL tour option available on day 3. Read More...

As of Pathfinder 2018.2, Behaviors can now dynamically change from one to another throughout the simulation. The new Change Behavior step allows the user to define a progression to one of the other Behaviors defined in the model. Read More...

Thunderhead Engineering is hosting the 4th Fire and Evacuation Modeling Technical Conference (FEMTC) on October 1-3, 2018 in Gaithersburg, MD. We have planned two and a half days of technical presentations on fire and evacuation modeling. Read More...

This release includes bug fixes and improves boundary vent visualization in Results. Read More...

Kimyoung Engineering Co.,Ltd has finished the process of translating PyroSim and Pathfinder into the Korean language. In addition to the software translations, they are working on the translation of tutorials and software documentation. Read More...