Code Rules are Complex, COMPRESS Simplifies it All
These are vessels and exchangers modeled in COMPRESS. Click here for a close up view and to see a slideshow.

COMPRESS is the leading software for the design and analysis of ASME Section VIII pressure vessels and heat exchangers. Since 1985, Codeware has focused exclusively on developing comprehensive software solutions for the most discriminating Engineers. We invite you to see why professionals at over 1,400 companies worldwide rely on COMPRESS.

 News 

April 23, 2008
The Part UHX White Paper is now available in the Support Center
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January 1, 2008
PRG's finite element analysis of nozzles capability is now a standard COMPRESS feature. Learn more >>

December 28, 2007
The COMPRESS 2007 Verification Manual and the COMPRESS Build 6256 baseline (verification) files are now available in our online support center.

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 Product Updates 

January 23, 2008
COMPRESS Build 6258 is available.

The Build 6257 issue for Heat Exchanger files with the tube layout synchronization option active has been corrected.

January 22, 2008 COMPRESS Build 6257 is available.

COMPRESS now allows perpendicular nozzles to be placed on heads located on nozzles.

A crash has been corrected that occurred when a nozzle was located on a spherically dished cover.

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 Training Seminars 

Fall Schedule Now Available!

May 22-23, 2008
Introduction to COMPRESS (Division 1)

September 15-17, 2008
ASME VIII-1 Vessel Design and Fabrication

September 18-19
Introduction to COMPRESS (Division 1)

October 14-16, 2008
Mechanical Design of Heat Exchangers

October 21-24, 2008
ASME VIII-2 Vessel Design and Fabrication

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