We’re thrilled to announce the release of bramble v5.5.1, our latest update packed with powerful features designed to enhance and streamline your CFD workflow.
As fellow CFD engineers and aerodynamicists, we know first-hand the challenges of setting up complex simulations, managing large datasets, and interpreting results efficiently. This update directly addresses these needs, making it easier than ever to visualise your CFD setup, interact with models, and derive actionable insights from your simulations.
Enhanced template case editor and model viewer
One of the standout improvements in this release is the enhanced Template Case Editor and Model Viewer. These upgrades have been designed to make your pre-processing workflow faster, more intuitive, and less error-prone.
With the improved Template Case Editor, you can now:
- Visualise CFD setup more intuitively, reducing setup errors and saving time
- Manipulate model parameters in real-time, giving you immediate visual feedback and accelerating the design iteration process.
- Streamline your pre-processing workflow, so you can spend less time on setup and more time focusing on the physics of your simulations.
The upgraded Model Viewer complements these capabilities by providing clearer insights into geometry and boundary conditions, making it easier to detect potential issues before running expensive computations.
New reports view
Data analysis lies at the heart of CFD, and Bramble v5.5.1 introduces a new Reports view to take your analysis capabilities to the next level. This feature allows you to:
- Easily view, share, and comment on analysis results within the bramble interface, keeping your workflow seamless and centralised.
- Collaborate effectively with team members by leaving contextualised comments on simulation outputs, facilitating clear communication across your projects.
- Generate professional reports quickly, ideal for client presentations or internal reviews, reducing the time spent formatting and compiling results.
Blender Armature Integration for Athlete Scans
For sports aerodynamicists and researchers, Bramble v5.5.1 introduces a game-changing feature: Blender armature integration. This addition allows you to:
- Morph athlete scans using Blender armature models, enabling detailed study of different positions without the need for repeated physical scans.
- Test various athlete positions efficiently, significantly reducing the time and resources required for position optimisation studies.
- Explore aerodynamic effects more dynamically, providing insights that were previously difficult or impossible to obtain without extensive experimental setups.
This feature represents a major step forward for those working in sports CFD, offering unprecedented flexibility and efficiency in simulation-driven performance studies.
See all the latest features in the video below.
These enhancements represent our ongoing commitment to making CFD more accessible and efficient. By enabling you to visualise CFD setup more effectively and streamlining the analysis process, we’re hoping to help you focus on what really matters – gaining insights from your simulations and driving innovation in your field.
Ready to experience the future of CFD? Update to bramble v5.5.1 today and let us know what you think. Your feedback drives our innovation, and we’re always eager to hear how we can further improve your CFD experience.
If you have questions about the new features or want to share how you’re using bramble in your work? Drop us an email. Happy simulating!
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