Changes since the last version
February 2002 - Version 1.5b1. First release in (ahem) almost 4 years...
New Features:
- Export plots in DXF, EPS, or PICT formats.
- Dynamic redraw: the plot redraws automatically as you enter or change the plot parameters.
- Foam cutting templates completely reworked, now including entry/exit ramps and wire kerf compensation.
- Spars are now truly notched into the airfoil, and can be rotated so the spar surface is flush with the airfoil surface.
- Visually compare two airfoils.
- More plotting options: turn chord and/or camber line on or off, and optionally invert the airfoil.
- Preferences for default units to use.
- Runs native on OS X, and back to OS 8.6.
Bug fixes:
- If airfoil data files were moved, plot files could easily "lose" the data. Now the data will usually be found even if moved around.
- Starting MacFoil by dragging a file on its icon made it run in "unregistered" mode.
- Some airfoils didn't sheet correctly, and some could even hang the program. MacFoil is now more robust with small discrepancies in airfoil coordinates.
- Up to 300 data points are now allowed in an airfoil.
New Bugs introduced:
- I don't know yet, but I'm sure there are plenty. Please contact me and tell me about them.
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