Simulation Expiration

Due to the large amount of data generated by CFD simulations, we have implemented a simulation expiry policy to manage storage consumption. Please review the details below to understand how this policy affects your simulation assets.

60 Days After Simulation Publication

The raw simulation files (VTK files from the results page) will expire and be removed. Please download and store these files locally within 60 days if you need them. An email will be sent to the email address linked to the account 15 days before deletion.

From Simulation Release Date to One Year

Assessment Viewer:
You will retain access to the 3D viewer and all fields. You can still generate Wind Study Reports and access mitigation strategy placements.
Note: Simulation data will be unavailable after 60 days.

Live Viewer:
You will retain access to the Live Viewer, 7-day forecast, and 3D viewer.
Note: Simulation data will be unavailable after 60 days.

Result Viewer:
You will retain access to the 3D viewer and all fields. You can still generate Methodology Reports.
Note: Simulation data will be unavailable after 60 days.

One Year After Simulation Publication

ArchiWind licenses are yearly. To continue accessing the simulation page, you must have an active license. Without renewal, your simulation will be deleted permanently 15 days after the one-year mark.

Additional Rules Based on Upsell Purchases

Result Viewer:
The viewer will be accessible for 1 year after the publication date. An email will be sent asking if you want to maintain your viewer. You have 15 days to decide. A maintenance fee will apply if you wish to keep access to your results.

Live / Assessment Viewer:
The viewer will be accessible for 1 year after the upsell purchase date. An email will be sent asking if you want to maintain your viewer. The viewer will revert to a Result Viewer. You will have 15 days to decide. A maintenance fee will apply if you wish to keep access to your results.

Example

You subscribe to ArchiWind on January 1st, 2024, and run a simulation on September 15th, 2024. You can access your simulation results until September 15th, 2025. To extend access beyond this date, you need an active ArchiWind license. With renewal, your access is extended to September 15th, 2026.

After Simulation Expiration

Expired simulations will still appear in your project but will be marked as expired. Data from expired simulations are permanently lost. If the data are eventually needed, the simulation needs to be rerun.

If you have any queries about this policy or how it might impact your simulations, please contact us by email.