@rysiek
#XNEC2C

That program still uses literally a punchcard format for data entry, to have at least a GUI that has human compatible input fields like WIRE 3 from [x,y,z] to [x,y,z] diameter []

So I just downloaded and installed the latest (2022) revision of something called #xnec2c

This is the evolution of the #ARRL Antenna Design/Simulation/Optimization software. The original was in fortran; this revision is in C and runs well with X on a linux desktop.

What a frigging mess, from an interface perspective. The documentation could use a bit of work as well.

Not to be terribly critical, just making this observation as a first impression.

This piece of work may have a long and storied history, and it may be taking on the patina of age; but one sure way to let your technology slide off into obscurity is to put your tools on a shelf and worship them instead of using and improving them over time.

Lets do a python version, with a proper modern UX, some help that does more than simply describe the software, but rather works as a living reference with a few simple wizards for the novice.

#amatuerRadio #radio #hamRadio #antennaDesign