Bugfix releases based on DSS C-API v0.13.4

[PMeira]

All projects have been updated to include bugfixes present in the latest OpenDSS (v9.6.1.3), ported to our alternative OpenDSS engine (exposed as DSS C-API), notably a CapControl bugfix. We took the opportunity to include a few other improvements.

Read the changes below for more, and follow the links for specific projects:

• DSS C-API v0.13.4: https://github.com/dss-extensions/dss_capi/releases/tag/0.13.4
• DSS MATLAB v0.13.4: https://github.com/dss-extensions/dss_matlab/releases/tag/0.13.4
• DSS-Python v0.14.4: https://github.com/dss-extensions/dss_python/releases/tag/0.14.4
• DSS Sharp v0.13.4: https://github.com/dss-extensions/dss_sharp/releases/tag/0.13.4
• OpenDSSDirect.jl v0.9.4: https://github.com/dss-extensions/OpenDSSDirect.jl/releases/tag/v0.9.4
• OpenDSSDirect.py v0.8.4: https://github.com/dss-extensions/OpenDSSDirect.py/releases/tag/v0.8.4

As in the latest releases, there was also progress in the plotting system for the Python projects.

⚙️ DSS C-API 0.13.4 changes

check its repo for more info

Bugfix release for CapControl, couple with some incremental improvements.

This version should match OpenDSS v9.6.1.3 (SVN r3623).

• Ported from the official OpenDSS SVN code:

  • CapControl, port SVN 3622: "Solves a bug introduced in version 9.6.1.2 when using CapControl in time or follow control modes." (by davismont).

• Added DSSEvents: Implement an initial set of functions analog to the COM interface. This was added for historical compatibility since use of DSSEvents is rarely seen. This document from EPRI (2011) presents the equivalent in the COM interface. Examples will be added in our downstream projects when time allows (feel free to request one to signal interest in this feature).

• Handle better how the internal SolutionAbort is used. Some invalid states were not being handled on absence of float-point exceptions, leading to potential useless results (NaN) and even crashes.

• VSource: Abort the solution if Z1 is zero.

• API/ArrayDimensions: fix CktElement_Get_NodeOrder; add to CktElement_Get_Powers.