Steelcalc Releases History

24th June 2025

Steelcalc Version 7.2.2 | Library 127 Release 1

Software Changes
- New - Steelcalc version 7.2.2 now includes the facility to use weight calculations in steel sections.
- Due to the new Weight facility a new Steelcalc project format is required. This will happen automatically when opening the Steelcalc project.
- All Steelcalc steel sizes have been updated with a kg/m value.
- All Steelcalc steel sizes have been checked and where needed new dimensions have been inputted. In some cases this has changed the A/V value.
- Several steel sizes have been deleted and many new ones added.
- This version of Steelcalc version 7.2.2 contains the latest changes as shown in the Yellow Book 6 - Volume 1 Edition
Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - New Product - Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 60SB QD - White Solvent based Intumescent
    - New Product - Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 90SB QD - White Solvent based Intumescent
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX5062 - Change to loading data.
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX5090 - Change to loading data.
    - Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 1200WF - Changes loading data.
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.

31st January 2025

Steelcalc Version 7.2.0 | Library 125 Release 1

Software Changes
- This version of Steelcalc version 7.2 contains the latest changes as shown in the Yellow Book 6th Edition
- The 5th Edition of Yellow Book gave different critical temperatures for both BS 5950 and Eurocode design standards in addition to the building occupancy type and section profile type. It was felt that these recommendations were complicated and open to misinterpretation. Therefore, a simpler approach has been adopted in this new version.
Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.

18th November 2024

Steelcalc Version 7.1.9 | Library 124 Release 1

Software Changes
- No Software Changes
Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - New Product - Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 90SB
    - Bollom Fire Protection - Brosteel Ultra 60 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX1003 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX5062 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX5090 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX6002 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX6010 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
    - International Paints Limited - Interchar 3120 - Changes to loading data.
    - Tremco CPG UK Limited - Nullifire SC601 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
    - Tremco CPG UK Limited - Nullifire SC602 - Change Certifire Certification details.
    - Tremco CPG UK Limited - Nullifire SC802 - Change Certifire Certification details.
    - Tremco CPG UK Limited - Nullifire SC901 - Changes to loading data.
    - Tremco CPG UK Limited - Nullifire SC902 - Changes to loading data.
    - Protega AB - Protega Steel 1001 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
    - Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 60SB - Change to Certifire Certification details.
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- Deleted Products
  - Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 120SB.

10th September 2024

Steelcalc Version 7.1.8 | Library 123 Release 2

Software Changes
- No Software Changes.
Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.

19th July 2024

Steelcalc Version 7.1.8 | Library 123 Release 1

Software Changes
- Steelcalc Cost Adjuster. Added - 5 levels of compound percentages to the Type range.
- Steelcalc Cost Adjuster. Added - Dim Non Editable Cells facility.
- Steelcalc Cost Adjuster. Added - A Running Total Column.
Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - New Product - Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 1200HPE
    - Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 1200WF - Changes to Loading Data./li>
    - Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 120SB - Changes to Loading Data./li>
    - Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 60SB - Changes to Loading Data./li>
    - Protega AB - Protega Steel 1001 - Updated Certifire Certification details.
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX1003 - Updated Certifire Certification details.
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex Platinum - Updated Certifire Certification details.
    - International Paints Limited - Interchar 212 - Updated Certifire Certification details.
    - International Paints Limited - Interchar 3120 - Updated Certifire Certification details.
    - Tremco CPG UK Limited - Nullifire SC901 - Updated Certifire Certification details.
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.

18th March 2024

Steelcalc Version 7.1.7 | Library 122 Release 1

Software Changes
- No Software Changes.
Library Changes
- Boards & Sprays
  - Boards Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - New Product - PPG Architectural Coatings - Steelguard 951
    - New Product - PPG Architectural Coatings - Steelguard 751
    - Jotun Paints (Europe) - SteelMaster 1200WF - Updated Certifire certification Date
    - Tremco - Nullifire SC901/902 - Updated Certifire certification Date
    - PPG Architectural Coatings - Steelguard 701 - Updated BR certification
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.

4th October 2023

Steelcalc Version 7.1.5 | Library 120 Release 2

Software Changes
- No Software Changes
Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.

7th February 2023

Steelcalc Version 7.1.4 | Library 119 Release 1

Software Changes
- All Reports : Zone description did not display correctly when the Zone continued onto another page. The sum values for the actual Zone group were correct. Fixed
- Cost Adjuster : If only partials were used in a Board project then no Application Rates would appear for those sections. Fixed.
- New Report Option Setting : Print Notes on Own Page. This will print your notes at the top of the report.
- New Report Option Setting : Show Report Revision Number in Title. This will show the Revision Number at the top of the report.
- New Report Option Facility : Material Quantity - Several options which allows you to change the output of the report.
- Totals and Report Builder : You now have an option not to print Notes and Disclaimer.
- Totals and Report Builder : A new Context menu has been added to the Select Products list. Use your right mouse button to activate.
- Totals and Report Builder : You can now select or de-select products by double clicking on the product name or by double clicking on the products group header.
- Create New Project : You can now select or de-select products by double clicking on the product name or by double clicking on the products group header.
- Create New Project : The products list will display if the loading data being used is BS476:20/21 or EN13381:8.
- Estimators Assistant : You can now select or de-select products by double clicking on the product name or by double clicking on the products group header.
Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - New Product - Sherwin Williams - FX1007
    - New Product - Sherwin Williams - FX2007
    - Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Pro 315 - Changes to loading data.
    - Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Pro 400 - Changes to loading data.
    - International Paints Limited - Interchar 1290 - Changes to loading data.
    - PPG Protective & Marine Coatings - Steelguard 651 - Changes to loading data.
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- Boards and Sprays
  - Board Range
    - New Product : Kemwell Fire International Limited - Corex A1.
    - Etex Building Performance Limited - Promatect 250 - Changes to loading data.
    - Etex Building Performance Limited - Vermiculux S - Changes to loading data.
    - Siniat Limited - GTEC Fire Board - Changes to loading data.
    - Knauf Insulation Limited - Fire-teK - Changes to loading data.
    - Cryotherm Insulation Limited - Spiralite Screw Fix - Changes to loadings.
    - Updated all product certification where required.
  - Sprays Range
    - Etex Building Performance Limited - Promat Mandolite CP2 - Changes to loading data.
    - GCP Applied Technologies - Monokote MK6-HY - Changes to loading data.
    - GCP Applied Technologies - Monokote MK6-s - Changes to loading data.
    - Nestaan NV - Limpet SLV E - Changes to loading data.
    - Nestaan NV - Limpet SLV I - Changes to loading data.
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - PPG Protective & Marine Coatings - Steelguard 651 - Changes to loading data.
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- Deleted Products
  - Etex Building Performance Limited - Supalux.
  - Etex Building Performance Limited - Promat TD Board.
  - Cryotherm Insulation Limited - Spiralite Glue Fix.

2nd November 2022

Steelcalc Version 7.1.2 | Library 118 Release 1

Software Changes
- No Software Changes
Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - New Product - Sherwin Williams - FX6010 - Ultra fast drying Intumescent.
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Nullifire - SC901 - Changes to loading data.
    - Updated all product certification where required.

15th July 2022

Steelcalc Version 7.1.1 | Library 117 Release 1

Software Changes
- Boards Cost Adjuster - Material % was not showing in the Grid but the % increase was being used in calculations - Fixed.
- Steel Types - Added 3 Sided Flats to selection range.
Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Pro 400 - Changes to loading data.
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.

21st April 2022

Steelcalc Version 7.1.0 | Library 116 Release 1

Software Changes
- This is a new major release. Steelcalc 7.1
- Steelcalc 7.1 includes the following updates.
- All the below changes are available in the Full version of Steelcalc.
- The discontinuation of the BS476-21 Intumescent Range.
- All new Intumescent projects will use the MTBS Systems licence.
- Improvements to Steelcalc layout and more user friendly information.
- An increased FT°C store for all Products.
- A FT°C Loading Data Chart facility for MTBS System. This gives you A/V and DFT data information of your selected product.
- Steel Section selector now includes button to Specials Calculators (create 1,2,3 or 4 Sided sections) if available.
- Project grid gives more information like WFT and Lin.m when hovering mouse over selected records.
- Your own created Project report notes have moved to the bottom of the reports and are no longer shown at the start.
- Change to the Amend button on the Project Grid. You can select to amend a single record or to select the Replace facility where you can change records En Masse.
- All information for further changes to Steelcalc 7.1 are available in the Steelcalc Help file.
Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- BS476-21
  - Intumescent Range
    - All Products discontinued in BS476 Licence.
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.
Deleted Products
- All Intumescents from the BS476-21 Licence Range. Use the Multi FT°C System Licence for Intumescents.

10th January 2022

Steelcalc Version 7.0.10 | Library 115 Release 1

Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX5090 - Changes to loading data
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX6002 - Changes to loading data
    - Nullifire - SC804 - Changes to loading data
    - Updated all product certification where required
- BS476-21
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
Software Changes
- No Software Changes
Deleted Products
- Sika Deutschland GmbH - Pyroplast ST-100
- Firetherm Limited - Firesteel WB120 Elite

1st October 2021

Steelcalc Version 7.0.9 | Library 114 Release 1

Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Pro 400 - New Solvent borne Product
    - Sherwin-Williams - Firetex FX9500 - Changes to loading data
    - Updated all product certification where required
- BS476-21
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
Software Changes
- No Software Changes
Deleted Products
- Firetherm Limited- Intutec
- Hempel UK Limited - Hempacore AQ

12th July 2021

Steelcalc Version 7.0.8 | Library 113 Release 1

Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - International Paints Limited - Interchar 2090 - Changes to loading data.
    - Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Optima 500 - Changes to loading data.
    - Updated all product certification where required
- BS476-21
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
  - Boards Range
    - New Product - Etex Building Performance Limited - Promatect XW
    - Knauf Insulation Limited - Knauf Fire-teK - WP & Nogg - Updated loading data
    - Updated all product certification where required
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
Software Changes
- No Software Changes
Deleted Products
- Firetherm Limited- Intutec

23rd April 2021

Steelcalc Version 7.0.7 | Library 112 Release 1

Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX9500 Changes to loading data. RHS Beams added
    - Updated all product certification where required
- BS476-21
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
Software Changes
- No Software Changes
Deleted Products
- Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX6000
- Sherwin Williams - Firetex M95/02

4th March 2021

Steelcalc Version 7.0.5 | Library 110 Release 1

Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX6002 -Changes to loadings data.
- BS476-21
  - Intumescent Range
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX6002 - Changes to loadings data.
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
Software Changes
- No Software Changes
Deleted Products
- No Products Deleted

15th February 2021

Steelcalc Version 7.0.4 | Library 109 Release 1

Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- BS476-21
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
Software Changes
- Cost Adjuster - Added per Lin.M to available Overhead Types.
- Totals and Report Builder - If user did not select to use Container calculations then the resulting container quantities would show the Litre calculations on a project set as kg. Fixed.
Deleted Products
- No Products Deleted

4th December 2020

Steelcalc Version 7.0.3 | Library 108 Release 1

Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required.
- BS476-21
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
Software Changes
- Cost Adjuster System Sprays - Failed to update totals when adding overheads - Fixed.
- Specials Editor - Updated help file and visual display in Specials Editor.
- Numeric Inputs - Removing the values on some inputs caused an unexpected error - Fixed.
- Project Grid Hierarchy grid - Right mouse click on Zone caused unexpected error - Fixed
Deleted Products
- No Products Deleted

25th November 2020

Steelcalc Version 7.0.2 | Library 107 Release 1

Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
- BS476-21
  - Intumescent Range
    - Nullifire - SC804 - Added Cellular Beams
    - Jotun Paint (Europe) Limited - Steelmaster 60SB - Updated loading data
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - PPG Coatings Europe BV - Steelguard 751/851 - Updated loading data
Software Changes
- No Software Changes
Deleted Products
- No Products Deleted

9th November 2020

Steelcalc Version 7.0.1 | Library 106 Release 1

Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
- BS476-21
  - Intumescent Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - Updated all product certification where required
Software Changes
- New option available in Steelcalc Default Printer facility. You can now disable the use of a default printer. This helps if you use a shared network printer on a server that is not available.
Deleted Products
- No Products Deleted

21st October 2020

Steelcalc Version 7.0.0 | Library 106 Release 1

Library Changes
- MTBS
  - Intumescent Range
    - Bollom Fire Protection Brosteel Ultra 60
    - PPG Protective & Marine Coatings Steelguard 651, 701 and 801
    - Sherwin Williams Firetex Range, FX1003, FX2003, FX5062, FX5090, FX6000, FX6002 and FX9500
    - Hempel UK Limited Hempacore AQ, Hempacore One, Hempfire Pro 315 and Hempfire Optima 500
    - International Paint Limited Interchar Range, 1290, 2090 and 212
    - Polyseam Protecta FR-1
    - Tremco CPG UK Limited SC601, SC602, SC801-120, SC802, SC901 and SC902
    - Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited Steelmaster Range, 60SB, 120SB, 600WF and 1200WF
    - Sika Deutschland GmbH Unitherm Platinum and Unitherm Platinum-120
- BS476-21
  - Intumescent Range
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX5090 - Changes to HS Beams loading data
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX1003 - Changes to HS loading data
    - Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX6002 - Changes to loading data
    - Tremco CPG UK Limited - SC901 - Changes to container sizes
  - Board Range
    - Cryotherm Insulation Limited - Spiralite Screw Fix - Changes to CHS loading data.
    - Rockwool Limited All BeamClad - products updated.
    - Etex Building Performance Limited - Supalux - Changes to HS loading data
    - Etex Building Performance Limited - Vermiculux S - Changes to CHS loading data
- EN(ETA)
  - Full Range
    - PPG Protective & Marine Coatings - Steelguard 701/2 & 801/2 - Changes to source and date information.
    - Tremco CPG UK Limited Nullifire - SC803 - Changes to source and date information.
    - Tremco CPG UK Limited - SC901 - Changes to container sizes
Software Changes
- New Steelcalc Version 7
- Steelcalc version 7 now includes the ability to produce Eurocode and BS5950 projects
Deleted Products
- No Products Deleted

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