Version History IrriPro

Artificial Intelligence (Carver AI)

• Introduced Carver AI, an intelligent assistant for agronomic design: crop selection, soil type, geographical area
• Automatic evaluations: optimal spacing and flow rates of devices, sector size, and link diameters
• Automatic shift management: creation and assignment of sectors based on available flow rate
• Complete automatic design of the plant: sectors, main and lateral links autonomously traced based on technical criteria
• Quick wizard: automatic recognition of existing sector division or automatic generation with a disable option

Design and Interface

• New algorithm for automatic design of the main: optimal path tracing from the source to the sectors
• Sprinkler network design: orderly and uniform arrangement, optimal overlap of laterals and coverage
• Advanced selection with Lasso: free selection of elements with screen by type or link
• Automatic regular grid: precise terrein division (automatic residual compensation with Carver AI)
• Snap to emitter grid: visual aid for orderly node placement
• New land merging function: fusion of even complex polygons
• Improved symbolic network visualization: directional arrows on lateral links beyond certain zoom levels
• Wizard interface revision: reorganization of inputs (screens, reducers, manual/automatic link design)
• Smoother and lighter workspace, thanks to reduced GMaps satellite image size
• Improved thematic map visualization: faster transition between data editing and results

Calculation and Performance

• Increased overall performance (design and calculation)
• Optimization of hydraulic calculation: improved precision and resolution of critical bugs in common drippers
• Automatic calculation of the maximum length of laterals
• Elastic discretization: laterals end closer to the sector edge for better coverage
• New management of head losses for T, cross, single and double bracket connections, distinguishing online path and derivation
• Automatic merging of closely parallel main links

Import/Export and Compatibility

• Advanced KML/KMZ and DXF import: greater compatibility with Google Earth, automatic recognition of the main (blue)
• Support for complex geometries in KML/KMZ files
• Export to PDF with satellite image background

Database and Components

• Advanced connection management: ability to insert groups of elements and extend to all connections of the same type
• Irritec database update
• New Aster database
• New ATP database
• Inserted options for screen, pressure control, and valves in the quick and classic wizards
• Ability to indicate the sector source node during design

Licenses and System

• Suppression of the Freeware version: the software now requires activation via serial code
• New policy and terms of use: limited to 12 months from the first activation for the Google Maps and Carver AI survey service

Further advancements and fixes

1. Resolved bug in the calculation of common drippers
2. Resolved issue in loading KML/KMZ files

Hydraulic calculation

New hydraulic calculation that achieves results drastically faster (4 to 10 times faster than the previous calculation) and ensures iteration convergence

Discretization

When using discretization, the system ensures greater surface coverage and lateral length estimation improves by 2 to 5%.
Preselected discretization in automatic mode

Google Maps

New resolution of the survey issue through the Google Maps console due to a technological change required by Google

Further advancements and fixes

1. Automatic shift preparation
2. Resolved calculation issue in specific cases where source is at higher height than plant
3. Resolved footer and shift map export issue
4. Netafim database update
5. Bug fixings

CAD import

Ability to recognize the main during DXF file import through the adoption of a specific color for the element

Google Maps

Resolution of the survey issue through the Google Maps console due to a technological change requested by Google, which required an implementation effort

Further advancements and fixes

1. Resolved footer and shift map export issue
2. Database update for Netafim
3. Bug fixings

Block of elements

New functionality to create, save and easily reopen blocks composed of any database element

Pump Saving

Ability, through a dedicated window, to create, save and reopen a pump, evaluate its operation and accept its use in the plant

Label

Automatic sizing of pipeline labels in exported documents based on the dimensions of the element to which the label refers

Footer

Automatic footer sizing and positioning. Possibility to position the footer also manually

Measure

During new pipe design, system shows relative length

Database

Distinction between database contained in IrriPro software from that in IrriRT to prevent agricultural products from being used in gardening and vice versa

Further advancements and fixes

1. Shift map update
2. Updated operating limits of the Medium and Bigfarm license
3. Updated the database with new products from the Netafim and Pipelife catalogue
4. Fixed bug in the MAC version in scrolling navigation in the Google Maps console
5. Bug fixings

New labels

New indication of the diameter and length values of the mains reported in the exported drawings (PDF and DXF). This will provide more information during the installation phase

Database

Database update for Pipelife, Azud, and other brands

Further advancements and fixes

1. Improved function added new products in the database
2. Bug fixings

Closed networks

It is finally possible to design sector networks with closed paths. This new typology only concerns the design but does not involve differences in the hydraulic calculation. New type of pipes also available to create rings or closed networks

MAC version

After several reports of IrriPro incompatibility with new generation MAC systems, with this version, we have made deep modifications that solve this problem

Non-irrigated area

New “non-irrigated area” function with which the user can indicate where the pipes should not pass. The system automatically considers terrein borders as “non-irrigated zone” for main and secondary pipes

Range Modification

Generally, the range is shown with nominal values and, after hydraulic calculation, varies according to pressure. Users now have the ability to adjust the device’s range up to 25% to account for possible manual adjustments planned afield in many models

New report

The new report is now cumulative (for the entire plant) of hydraulic calculations with data including head losses, velocity and section lengths. Additionally, the bill of materials can be exported for individual sector or for the main only

Updated Google Maps console

Due to a technical incompatibility introduced by a Google update, a new version of the Google Maps console included in the software has been released

Database

New Pipelife catalog and Netafim database update

Further advancements and fixes

1. Ability for submain to have multiple branches
2. Ability to change the size of the Footer and legend
3. Correction of pump-plant duty point calculation when using pressure reducers
4. Correction of automatic calculation when using pump

Emitter Group

With new version, it’s possible to introduce all fittings and accessories that constitute the emitter group for each emitter and sprinkler.

TOOLTIP and reports

New tooltip showing for each network element, besides various hydraulic and geometric quantities, continuous (side) and localized (node) head losses, height relative to ground, nominal and calculated range (sprinkler). New report with head losses, velocity and cumulative length.

PDF import

Improved image import (including high resolution) in work area. Finally possible to import PDF format files as well.

Footer

New footer (with designer references, client and project information) exportable with graphic outputs.

Database

The Rivulis and Netafim catalog has been updated.

German language

New German language introduced.

Further advancements and fixes

1. Selection influence area depending on the zoom level
2. Increased saving speed
3. New discretization levels (very high/extreme levels)
4. Optimized Google survey

Further advancements and fixes

1. New raster image import (JPG, BMP, PNG formats, etc.)
2. Ability to manage imported image (scale, transparency, rotation, movement)
3. Improved vector image export to PDF and DXF format
4. Fixed pipe sizing bug during Wizard

Pump

Ability to identify pump or lifting system needed for plant. Once plant is defined, IrriPro allows knowing all data to identify most suitable pump within a catalog.

Operation graph

New graph representing how irrigation plant and pump work together. Precise calculation of duty point (pressure and flow rate values) given by intersection between plant curve (for single or all shifts) and pump curve.

Major Layers

New layer management for multiple imported images and CAD files. Now in IrriPro it is possible to move, rotate, scale and modify the transparencies of each individual layer. Directly in work area, user can overlay, move and scale multiple images and CAD drawings (both vector and raster files).

Alignment/Infill

Updated automatic network design (for sprinkler/pop-up/mini-sprinkler) that improves alignment between elements placed between adjacent sectors, increases element infill within each sector and avoids overlap between devices.

Database

The IrriPro database has been updated with the introduction of the new brands Irritrol and Weltplast, and the updating of other manufacturers (Toro)

Tongue

New Romanian language introduced.

Further advancements and fixes

1. Hunter and Rivulis catalog updated
2. Improved sprinkler/popup overlay algorithm
3. Improved symmetric network design algorithm
4. New automatic view all and zooming management
5. Improved coverage in the case of discretization
6. Improved area division algorithm
7. Improved pipe sizing for sprinkler/popup after Smart Wizard
8. Fixed valve bug and label duplication on laterals and shift management
9. Fixed bug saving files when closing applications

Pipe

New (automatic) pre-sizing of main after wizard closure. Improved sizing by selection and pipe type (with preset velocity values).

Selection

New cumulative selection: simply use the SHIFT key to add new elements to the existing selection and ESC (from the menu or keyboard) to exit the selection.

Further advancements and fixes

1. Greater optimization of erasing, zooming and panning
2. New automatic view all and zooming management
3. Improved sector connection in automatic design
4. Improved DXF import function and contour lines processing
5. Improved selection zoom
6. Improved shift management
7. Simplified source data in results report
8. Fixed KMZ and KML file loading issue

Sizing

New pipe sizing function. In a dedicated window, based on current hydraulic conditions calculated by hydraulic simulation, automatically obtain diameter values for each pipe category or selected reach.

PAN with mouse

Clicking mouse center button enables PAN function without need to recall command from side palettes.

Automatic insertion

The new Smart Wizard now allows you to insert valves, filters and pressure reducers for all sectors and with a single selectable option. These elements can be placed in secondary pipe serving the sector.

Rivulis catalogue

Added approximately 6000 products from the Rivulis catalogue. IrriPro currently contains more than 30,000 items in its database including ducts, regulators, sprinklers, pop-ups, fittings, valves, accessories, special pieces and many other types of products from the most popular brands.

Vyrsa catalogue

Thanks to the continuous collaboration with our partners we continuously update the IrriPro database. The complete Vyrsa catalog has been introduced in this version.

Pre-sizing

Thanks to sophisticated pre-sizing algorithm, software automatically determines diameter values during network design without any user intervention. This functionality occurs after the Smart Wizard is completed.

Further advancements and fixes

1. Digital signature software that solves certification issues with Windows 10
2. Automatic pre-sizing during network construction
3. Fixed bug in Google Maps console

SMART Wizard

Thanks to the new Wizard called SMART it is possible to create multiple sectors in the same assignment operation (without declaring the number of sectors before the drawing). This new functionality saves much time and avoids repeating same operations for each sector.

Automatic creator

After Smart Wizard completion, system performs automatic design of all requested sectors creating network including all parts like pipes, fittings and valves. Main nodes are automatically connected to sectors according to height and proximity criteria.

Symmetric network

New option for central connection for symmetric distribution. Ability to feed sectors centrally or at submain end with simple option selectable from Wizard.

Shift Management

Shift management through dedicated window. Ability to manage each valve by inserting it in specific shift. Also present function that automatically generates all shifts by opening/closing one valve at a time.

Shift Calculation

Now hydraulic calculation can be executed for single shift or cumulatively for all shifts in sequence to have overall result. After calculation, comprehensive thematic map is shown (showing uniformity results of all shifts in single view).

Shift Map

To better identify various shifts, shift map is available with sector coloring by shift membership.

Further advancements and fixes

1. Ability to feed sectors centrally or at submain end with option selectable from Wizard
2. Bug fixed: zoom use, via mouse wheel, simultaneous with pipe and terrain edge design

Google Maps

New pipe sizing function. In dedicated window, based on current hydraulic conditions calculated by hydraulic simulation, automatically obtain diameter values for each pipe category or selected reach.

Further advancements and fixes

1. DXF file import with automatic recognition of terrain/sector edges
2. Improved visibility of contour lines height values
3. Optimization of copy/cut/paste operations (+70% speed) and zooming (+20%)
4. Fixed layer label and information box
5. Fixing calculation of odds and slopes

Kml and Kmz import

Import of Kml and Kmz format files with concurrent import of color graphic elements contained in file and processing of survey and satellite image related to GIS position.

Level curves

Choice of contour lines equidistance value before survey. In the international system it is possible to choose between the values ​​of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 25 meters, while in the Anglo-Saxon and American systems between 2, 5, 10, 25 and 50 feet.

Symbols

New vector symbols of the graphic elements (for a quality representation at any zoom) with the possibility of changing the dimensions according to preferences.

CAD and various improvements

Improvements for various functionalities: CAD file import, label management, area and rain intensity calculation, area division (for concave shapes), CAD file export (new legend, symbols and layers).

Sector Legend

Work area with new legend (which can be moved to any position) and new informative tables for sector showing area, emitter models, number and length of laterals, flow rate/pressure, narrow passageway, spacing either and shift.

Zooming with mouse

New mouse zooming function: now possible to easily move and enlarge parts of plant or terrain portion simply using mouse wheel.

PDF export

New PDF export in vector format where elements and pipes are represented in scale and professional quality for printing in any size including legend, label, information table. Ability to hide layers from work area.

Database

Consistent database update with more than 6000 products added or modified, with data corrections and image improvements. Now you can consult product images with a full resolution preview.

Further advancements and fixes

1. Import of survey and satellite image concurrent with Kml/Kmz file
2. Ability to modify Z height at source and each single node/element
3. New legend in work area now also positionable
4. Improved performance of imported CAD file import and management
5. Improved label management
6. New command to open/close all valves
7. JRE integration to improve software compatibility
8. Fixed area calculation, rain intensity, sector number calculation
9. Fixing division areas for concave shapes
10. Fixed proxy connection

Big systems

The application has been optimized and the functionality improved to design large systems more quickly and cover large areas more easily. For example, once area is automatically divided into many portions, it’s possible to assign/select (through influence area) sector and have angle value automatically filled.

Label valves and sectors

Automatic label insertion for valves and sectors. Internal algorithm automatically shows sector and valve numbers based on general element index and insertion position. A valid help to identify the element and operate on it.

Area Division

“Divide area” function to divide existing area into equal parts defining one or two directions. Thanks to this new functionality, each area can be divided into sectors, then insert plant within them. Now new procedure allows quickly assigning area portion to sector during wizard.

Calculate sectors

“Calculate number of sectors” function to calculate, based on available source flow rate, surface, type and distribution of emitters, etc. number of sectors into which to divide surface. Other parameters (including plant requirements) allow determining number and duration of shifts.

Model color

Different color assignment for each sprinkler model. This allows immediate identification of the models and the areas in which they are used.

Perimeter sprinklers

Possibility of defining perimeter sprinkler models, even in the case of multiple contiguous sectors.

Text editor

A new text editor to insert text or modify existing text, by color, orientation, font and size. It is also possible to intervene on labels. The text and labels can be managed with a dedicated layer.

Pipelines under pressure

Color indication of pressurized pipes (water path) once hydraulic calculation is executed: pipes of color different from gray will be pressurized.

Coverage Options

New preferences window to manage following aspects: transparency of sprinkler/popup coverage circles, to enable/disable continuity of sprinkler/popup circles on terrain edges in adjacent sectors, to modify size of emitter nodes and source.

CAD layers

Importing the CAD file with text and colors. Exported CAD file now contains new layers for mains + secondary pipes, submain + laterals and one dedicated to sprinkler circles and text.

Further advancements and fixes

1. Import and export (from/to DXF) of text
2. Assignment/selection (clicking within influence area) of sector(s)
3. Area calculation from context menu clicking within terrain edge
4. Automatic completion of angle measurement once measured on work area
5. Created two new layers on exported dxf: Layer.1 mains + secondary pipes; Layer.2 submain + laterals
6. New layer dedicated to sprinkler circles created (distinct layer also on the exported DXF)
7. NaanDanJain catalog update

Survey with G Maps

Thanks to new interpolation and height processing algorithm, Google Maps survey function is now faster in processing, more accurate in 3D model creation and produces improved representation.

Manufacturer catalogues

In version 3.9 the new catalogs of Vyrsa, Toro, Palaplast, InstalPlast and Naandanjain are available.

Database

Finally it is possible to insert new elements into the database. Through a dedicated window for each type of element, new fittings, dispensers, ducts, etc. can be added.

3D graph

The representation of the 3D graph of hydraulic quantities has been improved and speeded up. The window will open faster (optimized processing even for large systems) and a color-graded image will be shown.

Further advancements and fixes

1. New height interpolation algorithm for precision close to 1:2000 scale
2. Ability to configure proxy for internet connection
3. New settings window
4. Ability to use geographic coordinates (instead of Cartesian) in work area
5. New control to avoid indexing problems
   Important corrections on: DeltaZ management, pressure reducers, element height calculation

Performance

Deep optimization of design and hydraulic calculation process that now allows designing and planning large networks (even over 5 million emitters). Calculation performance improvements make reaching result faster.

Direct printing

New print functionality allows printing directly from work area. It is possible to print all the content or some selected layers.

Towards pipelines

Pipes, which have direction (representing water flow direction in pipe), can also be reconnected in opposite direction. Software will automatically modify direction making it compatible with new connection.

Symmetrical arrangement

New options now allow, in case of symmetric schemes, indicating lateral direction, position and direction of submain. It will therefore be possible to define point through which submain should pass and its direction.

Thematic map

New thematic map coloring distinguishes areas with too high pressure/flow rate compared to others with too low pressure/flow rate. New colors indicate areas with high uniformity versus areas with acceptable uniformity and those where uniformity is unacceptable.

Database update

From version 3.8.5 the new Hunter, Rainbird and K-Rain catalogs are available in the IrriPro database. Please remember that the Freeware version has a very small database and that these catalogs are only present in the licensed versions.

Languages

Through a dedicated console it is now possible to change the language to one of those available as well as let the software choose it automatically based on the operating system language. Improved translation of Spanish and Russian, introduced new Ukrainian language.

Further advancements and fixes

1. Work area export as image
   Optimization for designing large networks (up to 5 Million emitters)
2. New adaptive algorithm for hydraulic calculation to improve convergence
3. Real-time modifications of narrow passageway, spacing either, rectangular/triangular arrangement and discretization
4. Google Maps service and console update
5. Adding the dimension value in the exported CAD file
6. Ability to change the language (manually or automatically)
7. Insertion of pressure reducers in lateral lines
8. Improved performance of area, length and angle measurement functions

Rain Gage and Gardening

Improved sprinkler and pop-up insertion for more advanced and easier management of sprinkler systems and gardening. It is possible to insert the devices in sequence, being able to appreciate the wet circle and the coverage angle before fixing the position.

Range

For sprinklers, pop-ups and sprays, the program will display the range and calculate the correct coverage angle based on the position of the device in relation to the edge of the ground. The discharge (for static popups) will be a function of the coverage angle.

Range Modification

It is possible to manually change the range, coverage angle and angle offset for one or more devices. Once the element to be used has been selected from the database, the software will take into account, for the hydraulic calculation and rainfall coverage, whether the device has a fixed or variable angle, whether it is static or dynamic.

Coverage Angle

IrriPro, besides modifying the device’s coverage angle based on terrain boundaries, allows maintaining coverage continuity in case of adjacent or nearby edges. As shown in the figure, the wet circles of the sprinklers of the two adjacent sectors are drawn with a full 360° angle unlike the others on the edge.

Rainfall map

The new rainfall map uses increasingly darker colors to indicate areas with greater rainfall intensity compared to those with less intensity. This representation will also show the calculated range as a function of pressure.

Pressure and Range

The sprinkler range is a function of the pressure. The thematic map will show not only the color but also the coverage (or circular sector) actually reached by the device. The figure shows a comparison of two areas of the system subjected to different pressures. This will also make the overlap between the wetted area and the rainfall intensity evident.

Z quota

It is now possible to indicate the elevation of each element of the network. The user can specify the depth of the pipe above the ground surface or the height of the sprinkler. For example, in a system with rain irrigation, the sprinkler columns. The Z dimension (negative or positive if above or below the ground) will be taken into account in the hydraulic calculation.

Triangular arrangement

It is now possible to choose the new triangular arrangement (QUINCUNX) instead of the rectangular one. Besides defining the number of laterals per row (e.g., double, triple wing, etc.), the arrangement can be triangular starting from even or odd laterals.

CAD import

Improved the CAD file import process. Now many more elements of the DXF file will be imported to a dedicated IrriPro layer, including text, circles, polylines and many other things. This procedure also allows creating a 3D model of the terrain by considering the elevation points and contour lines contained in the imported DXF file.

Legend of diameters

A completely new color legend now allows distinguishing pipe diameters from 16 mm (3/8″) to 710 mm (28″). Colors and diameter ranges can be changed by the user.

Further advancements and fixes

1. Improved CAD file export of throw ranges
   Improvements for selecting, copying, pasting one or more sectors
2. Drawing corrections with s=0 (distance between the network and terrain edge)
3. Better performance for selection, drawing, zooming and panning functions
4. Possibility to customize the colors of the ducts (modifiable by the user)
5. Updated database with new pipes up to 710 mm (28″)
6. Edit DB query window for better search on sprinkler products and popups
7. VYRSA catalog introduction
8. Spanish