GLD Build Version History
GLD has been in production for over 10 years with multiple versions released for public use. This table is intended to provide a baseline for comparison of your current version with the latest shipping version. Some versions are upgradable and some have "upgrade value". Please contact us if you have questions regarding your current product.
Current:
- GLD2012 (Production Build History)
Previous Supported:
- GLD2010 (Production Build History)
Outdated or Obsolete:
- GLD2009 (Production Build History)
- GLD v5.x (Product Notice)
- GLD v3.x (Product Notice)
- GLD v2.x (Product Notice)
GLD2012 Production Build History
GLD2012 Rev.7.5.14 (May show as Rev.7.5.0.14) - ClimateMaster Edition is Rev. 7.5.15 (May show as Rev.7.5.0.15)
Major heatpump update. Some new vendors.
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Major updates to ClimateMaster; Carrier; WaterFurnace pump data and new families added.
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Thermal Conductivity Module updated to automatically detect Imperial/Metric units and import without changing the unit system within GLD. Error checking for multiple sensors in Metric updated.
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Updated IDF import/export function.
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Updated user manual documenation with full appendix.
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Installer is now has a digitally signed. This digital signature eliminates security warnings that were previously displayed when installing with Windows Vista and Windows 7. GLD now works on Windows 8 Professional and the digital signature was needed to eliminate the latest security warnings, which are even more prevalent on Windows 8.
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Other small updates to user reported items.
GLD2012 Rev.7.5.5 (May show as Rev.7.5.0.5) - ClimateMaster Edition is Rev. 7.5.5 (May show as Rev.7.5.0.5)
Zone Manager Loads Module updated.
GLD2012 Rev.7.5.0 (May show as Rev.7.5.0.0) - ClimateMaster Edition is Rev. 7.5.1 (May show as Rev.7.5.0.1)
Design warnings suggest redesign if pump temp range is exceeded. Warnings are for the dominant heating or cooling portion of the calculation. This is a significant update in how the warning is issued.
Professional Edition has warnings if user attempts to perform hourly calculations or comparisons.
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Release of new ClimateMaster Edition of GLD2012 with design feature options.
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Update to GSA module involving hybrid geo natural gas calculations.
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TC Module launches as "Thermal Conductivity Edition" for use with third party TC Test units
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Upgrade button appears on on toolbar menu for all editions. Quickly access information for all additional features available for GLD software
GLD2012 Rev.7.4.13
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Additional new heat pumps
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Fixes issues opening older edition horizontal projects
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Update to pump performance bracketing
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GSA Module calculation issues for certain elements corrected.
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GSA Module now exports Standard ASHRAE lifecycle Cost analysis outputs
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TC Module update to allow CSV values to be imported from desktop and other locations
GLD2012 Rev.7.4.02 (May show as Rev.7.4.2)
- Production Release Version (11/2011)
GLD2012 Rev.7.3.x (Pre-Release, BETA)
- Used in IGSHPA Training classes and conference. BETA
Software
GLD2010 Rev.7.1.53 (Final Release Build)
- Final Production Release Builds of GLD2010 standalone and network versions.
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Updates to the Thermal Conductivity Module interface.
GLD2010 Rev.7.1.51
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Corrects vertical design day/monthly data comparison function. Under certain situations the data from computations was not correctly displayed in the results comparison table.
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Corrects temperature change in Horizontal designs linked load module when certain heat pump design limits are exceeded.
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Updates heat pump table
GLD2010 Rev.7.1.44
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Improved calculation method for larger commercial systems. Provides improved memory allocation for developing arrays in excess of 1,200 boreholes.
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Increased calculation speed performance for both network and standalone versions..
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Network Connectivity enhancements (All Network Versions)
GLD2010 Rev.7.1.37
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New TC Module report functions. Enhanced reporting Includes terminology, testing standards (TC Module)
GLD2010 Rev.7.1.34
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Additional Heat Pumps from current manufacturers; Additional heat pump manufacturers (All)
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Updated fluids database (All)
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Updated piping module controls (Premier Version)
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Updated Rehau Piping information (All)
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Network Connectivity enhancements (All Network Versions)
GLD2010 Rev. 7.1.6
- Production Release (10/2010)
GLD2009 Production Build History
GLD2009 Rev.6.6.1 (Final Release Build - Standalone Version)
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Final release build of GLD2009 standalone version. New or additional licenses are no longer available. Users of this GLD version should consider upgrading to latest version. Upgrade information
GLD2009 Rev.6.5.7 (Final Release Build - Network Version)
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Final release build of GLD2009 network versions. New or additional licenses are no longer available. Users of this GLD version should consider upgrading to latest version. Upgrade information
GLD5.x is no longer supported and can no longer be purchased.
This product may have compatibility issues with newer operating systems. Users of this GLD version should consider upgrading to latest version. Upgrade information
GLD3.x is no longer supported and can no longer be purchased.
This product may have compatibility issues with newer operating systems.Users of this GLD version should consider upgrading to latest version. Upgrade information
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GLD2.x is no longer supported and can no longer be purchased.
This product may have compatibility issues with newer operating systems.Users of this GLD version should consider upgrading to latest version. Upgrade information