Damn, really sorry to hear about getting cancer. That's terrible. I hope you are able to beat it.
Yeah, the mountains of math is the hard part. I'm still finding bugs with PROP_DESIGN. I started with a code called PROPSY, thinking I could scan it it and it would just work. Damn, was I wrong. 10+ years latter and still pounding on it. You helped a lot with figuring out the leading edge was an ellipse. That was not clear at all from the NACA definition.
At various times, I asked if a script could be made to automate the geometry creation process. Some progress was made but don't think a finished product was posted. However, that helped me find some important bugs as well. So it was helpful.
Yeah, I hear you about forum posts regarding accuracy. A lot of the work flows that seem to be popular aren't something I could use. Even a loose loft is not an option. So I just kind of shut up as well. Just easier that way I guess. Plus I saw what happened to you. I couldn't stand that guy either. Naming lofting after himself. The arrogance was unbelievable. Yet he was a popular user. So that left me pretty dumbfounded.
I started with a 2 rail sweep using 1 profile. I ended up finding out Rhino was screwing up the geometry. Even small deviations had big impacts on stress and vibration. You would be surprised what a small deviation can do. Eventually I figured out lofting with multiple profiles was the best way to go in my case. That ensures the aero and structural performance.
that's great news, except for the horrible treatment. you reminded me of the beginning of the movie shallow hal. the kid goes to talk to his father who's high on morphine. tells him a bunch of crazy but true sh** that changes his life.
I am affraid that you must run it on MAC with "emulator"(?) ...like the free PlayonMac (someone use Freeship with success ) https://www.playonmac.com/en/
Good luck!
Ps That must maybe run also fine for any other program like the free PolyCad ;) http://www.polycad.co.uk
