release_notes.md

@@ -12,6 +12,15 @@ This is not release notes 'stricto sensu'.
 ## <a name=2018> version 2018 ##
 
  * General fixes in Core, API and documentation
+ * All `ReadIni` functions can now take in negative input value to read the *\*.LAST*
+   files and write the next files from the absolute value of the input value
+ * Update in MP modules, especially in read/write API
+ * A newer version of the MatLib is provided by default
+ * `pre.lecture` real name is now `pre.readMesh` (but is still usable as is)
+ * Switch all docstrings and error/warning messages left in french to english
+ * `checkInteractiveCommand` now tries to write *MP_VALUES* files
+ * `dim` parameters is now mandatory in function `pre.writeBulkBehav`
+ * In `pre.rigidJonc` and `pre.rigidPlan` last axes MUST be less than the others
  * Automatic switch between HDF5 and old OUTBOX directory
    and associated documentation added
  * Add `rigidsFromMesh3D` in the preprocessor
@@ -33,9 +42,34 @@ This is not release notes 'stricto sensu'.
 
 ```python
 chipy.ReadIni(step)
+chipy.ReadIniMpValues(step)
 chipy.WriteOut(freq)
+chipy.WriteOutMvValues(freq)
+```
+which will read or write all stored data within the database, instead of specifying all type of files (`DOF`, `GPV`, `VlocRloc`, `MP_VALUES`).
+
+* The function:
+
+    ```python
+    chipy.overall_WriteOutMpValues
+    ```
+
+    is renamed:
+
+    ```python
+    chipy.TimeEvolution_WriteOutMpValues
+    ```
+ 
+### Impact for **Core** developpers ###
+
+The function:
+```fortran
+write_out_mp_values
+```
+is renamed:
+```fortran
+write_xxx_mp_values
 ```
-which will read or write all stored data within the database, instead of specifying all type of files (`DOF`, `GPV`, `VlocRloc`).
 
 ## <a name=2017> version 2017 ##