Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Import Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: Given the following was found after importing a model into another: How to correctly connect T00 to M05 so they it forms a 90 degree long radius bend? Answer: Recommend the following steps: 1. Review the model from other points of view to fully understand the geometry issue. 2. Two things must occur: a. The vertical segment must be shorten by the correct amount b. The horizontal segment must be lengthen / connected to the TIP of the bend. The question is by how much for each. Hint - let AutoPIPE perform the math. 3. Under Tools> Model Options> Edit> Set "Digits after decimal for coordinates" = 4 (max value). Also, if using English units, set "Use feet-inches display format" = enable check box ON. 4. At this point most user will be tempted to use the Measure Distance tool as it provides both Dx-Dy-Dz and total direct dist. That would be acceptable in most cases, however note that the accuracy of the measure tool is only 2 decimal places There is a better method that is more accurate. 5. Select M05 as the current point in the model, Select Insert> Run> Set "Name of Point" = T00 (point name where run is to be connected too). And press OK button. 6. Got to the Points Tab of the input grids for details on delta distances from M05 to T00: 7. Press the undo button 1 time to undo the insert run command. 8. The vertical run needs to be shortened by 4.3116" in the -ve vertical direction. Therefore, make M05 the current point in the model. Insert > Run> set "Add Point Before/After" = Before, Length = 4.3116" 9. Delete node point M05 10. Make M06 (new point inserted) the current node point, Insert> Run > Set "Name of point" = T00 and press the Tab keyboard key, and then press the OK button to close the Run dialog screen. 11. Make M06 the current point, Modify> Convert Point to> select "Bend" from the listing. 12. Done the 2 segments are now connected at a right angle with a 80 deg long rad bend Note: a. In this example there were 2 different size pipes, additional modifications are needed but the exercise of connecting the 2 pipe runs at the TIP point of a bend was successful. See Also Example 1 - After import, how to fix piping that are not all connected? Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU! Example 1 - After import, how to fix piping that are not all connected?
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Wiki Page: 02-03.i2: Example 2 - After import, how to fix piping that are not all connected?
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Wiki Page: 02-03.j: Import PlantSPACE model into AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Import Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: What options are available to import PlantSPACE data into AutoPIPE? Answer: Choose one or more of the following for more information: 1. Import PlantSpace Piping data (PSDS) into AutoPIPE 2. Use PSDS Support Modeler to place supports 3. Workflow: PlantSpace to AutoPIPE and STAAD integration See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 02-03.k: Import Pipe Net into AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 Problem: Can AutoPIPE import a file from PipeNET? Answer: At this time, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 and lower cannot import a mode directly from PipeNET. Try and find out what export file formats are supported by PipeNET and try to use other programs to manipulate the file into an acceptable format that can be imported in to AutoPIPE. In the meantime, please see the following webinar which showed what we have is considered an acceptable conservative approach. You can view the recording through the links on our On Demand Video Page. This issue has been logged under TFS-E108419 (CAE-CR-4559) - Add the ability to import time history load file from PipeNet. if you liike to see the feature added to AutoPIPE, please log an enhancement. The more request for a specific feature the quicker it will be added to the program. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 03-a: Export AutoPIPE Batch (NTL)
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Import / Export Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions and Answers about exporting an AutoPIPE Batch NTL file from AutoPIPE Item #1: AutoPIPE: save model as *.NTL & open NTL What are the concerns with saving an AutoPIPE model as an AutoPIPE Batch (*.NTL) file and then opening that *.NTL file in AutoPIPE? TR Number: none Product: AutoPIPE Version: all Area: General Problem ID#: 79405 Answer: The process of saving an AutoPIPE model (*.DAT) file to an AutoPIPE Batch (*.NTL) file, and then opening the *.NTL file in AutoPIPE to create a new *.DAT file is referred to by us as "round tripping a model" Information is saved to the AutoPIPE model *.DAT file in a database format with very specific settings and arrangement of data. The AutoPIPE BATCH file (*.NTL) is data written out from the database into a specific formatted text file. When the NTL file is opened in AutoPIPE, the model is created based on the NTL file settings. Because of translating data from DAT to NTL back to DAT, some data is updated with current library information, not exported from the DAT to the NTL file correctly, or other unknown issues. This is why it is VERY VERY IMPORTANT to follow this procedure: 1. Open original AutoPIPE model DAT file (Test.DAT) 2. Run an analysis. 3. Select Results> Output report> ensure all sub reports are checked ON,(except “Sort Stresses” should be turned OFF), save Test.OUT. 4. Select File> Save As > AutoPIPE Batch (TEST-1.BAT) 5. Select File> Open> AutoPIPE batch (*.NTL)> select file (ex.Test-1.BAT) 6. READ and understand any reports that is automatically displayed (ex. CHK, MSG, etc..) 7. Select Results> Output report> ensure all sub reports are checked ON,(except “Sort Stresses” should be turned OFF), save Test-1.OUT. 8. Use an application (i.e. Ultra Compare, Beyond Compare (free on internet)) to compare both Test.OUT and Test-1.OUT to CLEARLY see the differences. 9. IN MOST CASES, the new DAT file will need to be updated to match the original DAT file. Again, it is very important to perform this process of file comparison and to thoroughly review the new DAT file to be sure of model settings. Item #2: When AutoPIPE exports an AutoPIPE Batch (NTL) file the following is displayed: Bentley AutoPIPE Application has stopped working Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... then the following is displayed: Bentley AutoPIPE Application has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. [Close program] button Reasons this occured: 1. The model contains an invalid value (zero) for pointer to buried pipe options Solution #1 A. Change piping code from B31.3 to B31.1 because buried pipe option is not available in B31.3 B. Open Buried Pipe Options dialog (Tools> Model Options > Buried Pipe Result Options) and Press Ok so that buried pipe options pointer will be updated 2. The analysis set has a fluid density factor that is blank. Solution #1 A. Open the analysis set, Load> Analysis set. B. Confirm that all Fluid Density Factors are not blank but have a valid value. 3. The soil name is changes at a bend's Near node point. Solution: Soil property name should be the same around a bend or changes name only at the elbow's Far node point . 4. Model has Valve with "Actuator Auto" turned off. Solution: for troubleshooting purpose set Valve with "Actuator Auto" turned ON . 5. Program may terminate abnormally if invalid pipe found on NTL roundtrip Solution: Logged under CAE-TR-10662, to be added to newer version of the program (Corrected Version: 9.6 and higher). Program calculates bend far point coordinates based on bend point to the succeeding point. On NTL import, program checks if the bend point and succeeding point offset difference is almost equal to zero then it deletes the succeeding point. Similar method is followed for bend point and preceding point to get the bend near point coordinates.On deletion of point, it also deletes responding guid. But guids were not created yet for imported NTL. Therefore program crashes. Item #3, The online documentation from SelectSeries 4 v.09.05.00.21, for MSRS record shows the Batch Input MSRS command record layout appears to be wrong? Answer: The correct format of the card should be updated to following. Updates to first row: SAM, SUPPGP, MCMB. MCB was completely missing in the data table. The fix should appear in AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.xx and higher. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 03-b: Interface bewteen Projectwise and AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Inport/Export Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers How to associate AutoPIPE with Projectwise Answer: Log into the datasource in ProjectWise Explorer, with the program running select Tools> Associations> Programs...> Change " Select an Association view :" from " All Associations " to " User Associations ", then in the program listing find AutoPIPE, press the "+" to expand the menu, press on " Open ", again press " Add Association ", and finally select AutoPIPE from the program listing provided: Otherwise, choose the global option from the drop down to see what is being set by the ProjectWise Administrator for the open action Attention: see the following file for more information on Projectwise setup and settings: C:\ Bentley \AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries \ProjectWise Integration.pdf Problem saving file to to ProjectWise folder, confirm ProjectWise settings and user rights to save files to a specific folder: See if the ProjectWise Admin can turn off this setting for the user logged into ProjectWise as a test. In the screen shot below from ProjectWise Administrator, unchecked is turned off If that can not be turn off, see if the user is able to make a document in the folder that was created by logging into ProjectWise Explorer, right clicking in the folder and choosing New> Document. If it prompts for a wizard, choose no wizard and give the file a name. If they can successfully create the document in that folder, then it is proven not to be a permissions related issue. If they can't create the document and get an error, then ask the ProjectWise Admin to resolve the permisson settings for that user in that project / folder. ProjectWise V8i Application Integration Compatibility Table ProjectWise WIKI page See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 03-d: Export AutoPIPE model to AutoCAD (DXF)
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers with exporting AutoPIPE DXF file to AutoCAD Item #1: We just received a piping model from a customer. We want to insert into the AutoPIPE file into our AutoCAD Civil 3D model. However, the model is Bentley Proxy Entity. I cannot explode or do anything with it. Please advise on how to solve this problem. Answer: Suggest the following procedure: a. Open the model in AutoPIPE V8i and View the entire model on screen Note: Only the pipe or beam points displayed within the current plot view port are saved to the DXF file. And the following rules apply if components lie within the current view port : - Any one of the pipe end points of an element. - Any one of the beam nodes on a beam element. - Base point of supports, Xtra data and anchors. b. Select File> Export> AutoCAD (DXF) command, save the file to a folder location. c. Start AutoCAD, select DXFIn, select the file saved in the previous step to be opened in the program. d. The model is now imported into the program with full controls over layers and piping elements. In AutoPIPE, the user has control over the model symbols and names of the layers. For complete details please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Search Tab> enter "Generating a DXF file" (include the quotes), press List Topics button, double click on the selected topic from the list provided to see more information. Be sure to click on the "AutoCAD / DXF related topics" near the bottom of the page to see additional information about the drawing symbols, layers, and drawing See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 03-h: Export AutoPIPE *.DGN model to SmartPLANT 3D (SP3D)
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: Export Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Questions and Answers about exporting DGN files from AutoPIPE: Q1. Can AutoPIPE export a model to SmartPLANT 3d (SP3D)? Q2. How to output DGN file which has the same scale with the original model (PDS Model)? See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 03-j: Export Database (MDB)
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Import/Export Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers about exporting database files from AutoPIPE V8i: 1. Can AutoPIPE export a file to Microsoft Access? Answer : AutoPIPE 09.05.01.02 and higher can export both input database and results database to Access MDB files with File> Export> Input Database (*.mdb) Results Database (*.mdb) Note: See AutoPIPE online help for details on these features. There is a new enhancement to update the export MDB file to the newer format, CAE-CR-10783: Export Input and Results database as a *.ACCDB file instead of *.MDB 2. Have database column been changed from text fields to memo fields? I have been using access database to postprocess data from autopipe. This was working fine until recently when the field types in the exported tables from Autopipe have changed from text fields to memo fields. This means I can not use these fields to join tables. Is there a reason the fields have changed types? Is there a work around? Answer : The CAE development team has investigated this change and it seems to be caused by an upgrade from Microsoft DAO to MDAC to make the data access consistent in the program. This new data access converts all TEXT type fields with no size to Memo type fields automatically. This issue has been logged under CAE-CR-11106: Export input database: "Text" field type changed to "Memo. The is scheduled to be fixed in AutoPIPE v09.06.01.xx and higher, to be issued shortly. 3. Is there any reference for the column descriptions for in the exported *.MDB files from AutoPIPE? Answer: Yes. Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Bentley AutoPIPE> Results Grids Reference> select the respective document for details of the Results Grid Column name, respective *.MDB column name, corresponding Description, and Comments. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 03-m: Export Model to STAAD Using PipeLink (*.pipelink) command in AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: export Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers about exporting a file to STAAD using PipeLINK Attention: Please see the following document installed with AutoPIPE: PIPELINK_tutorial.pdf Located under: AutoPIPE V8i 09.05.xx.xx and lower: C:\ Bentley\ AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\ AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.xx.xx and higher: C:\ Bentley\ AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\ Documents\ search your hard drive Item #1, Question I have a question about the integration between AutoPIPE and STAAD.PRO software,can someone tell me if this is version dependent? Answer: Yes, it is version dependent to a degree. You must have installed AutoPIPE V8i 09.03.xx.xx and higher, in addition, you must have installed STAAD 2007 and higher as these are the version where the PIPELINK command was first introduced. After that you can have any combinations of AutoPIPE to STAAD version as there is no feature requirements between the application versions. Item #2, Question Is there a limitation for exporting loads to STAAD using pipe link? if so how many? Answer: Yes there is a limitation, no more than 332 load case can be exported by AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.00.xx and lower. This was logged under CAE-TR-11136 and will be fixed in AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.xx and higher. Note: AutoPIPE combinations are not exported to STAAD, because Structural load combinations are different to Piping load combinations including different factors applied to different types of loads so only the load cases are transferred. Item #3, Question: Can AutoPIPE export the beam structure to STAAD using pipelink? Answer: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Command Reference> File Commands> Export> Model to STAAD Using PipeLink As seen in the online help: The following data will be exported: PipeLink revision information Model information Piping Geometry as an ADI Pipe Supports Pipe Support Connections Supports Support Loads Anchors Anchor Loads Only those items listed above are exported to STAAD. As such, BEAMS are not listed and thus are not exported to STAAD. However, structure created in STAAD are able to be imported into AutoPIPE. Item #4, Question: We are exporting this piping model from AutoPIPE to STAAD.Pro for doing dynamic analysis in STAAD.pro. Question, will the exported piping model include weight and stiffness so we can do mode shape with structural model together in STAAD.Pro. Answer: Please see the the Item #3 answer above for exactly what is exported by AutoPIPE to STAAD. AutoPIPE's Geometry and loads can be seen in STAAD. However, the piping geometry does not have pipe properties, it is just a graphical representation showing the piping layout. The STAAD structural model is only able to import the support reactions as loads from AutoPIPE. Subsequently one can do a frequency analysis in STAAD in which these imported loads can be considered as masses along with the structural masses. The stiffness of the pipe cannot be considered. A better option would to be exporting the STAAD structure back to AutoPIPE for a complete dynamic analysis the considers both piping and structure. See following file for workflow scenarios: C:\ Bentley\ AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\ Documents\ PIPELINK_tutorial.pdf Item #5, Question It appears that the loads in AutoPIPE are not being exported to STAAD. Why? Answer: Remember that all loads from AutoPIPE are imported into STAAD as reference Loads At which time they can then be reconfigured as regular loads in STAAD (see STAAD online help for details). Item #6, Question: When exporting a AutoPIPE model to STAAD the following screen appears and the " Close" button remains grayed out, why? Answer: For larger models in AutoPIPE it takes a period of time to export all the data to a *.PIPELINK file. See the following as an example of the data printed to this dialog. Only after the "Export to STAAD is completed..." line printed on the dialog (shown above) will the "Close" button be able to be pressed; closing this dialog and generating the *.PIPELINK file. Using the Windows " X " in the upper right corner of the dialog, will cancel the command and the *.PIPELINK file will not be created. The Export> Model to STAAD command will have to be re-started, be patient and wait for the command to process the *.PIPELINK file. On rare occasions, does the system fail to create a *.PIPELINK file given enough time. In such events, suggest the following approach, Suggestion #1: create a new model with the same general model options and use the Insert Model> AutoPIPE Model (*.dat) command to import the original model into a clean model. After the import is successful, be sure to review the Tools> Model listing report and Design Check report, making every effort to lower the number of occurrences to as few as possible. Continue to review the model to be sure all the load and settings are correct. Only after such review, then execute the "Export> Model to STAAD using PipeLINK" command again. This import process into a new model cleans the original database and flush out any problems that may have occurred in the original file. Suggestion #2: If the AutoPIPE model has Beams modeled, try deleting all the beams from the entire model, run an analysis, and try to export to STAAD PIPELINK. If successful, problem is related to a beam. Check for supports that are connected to split beam (TFS-149785). 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Wiki Page: 03-n: Export AutoPIPE Model (DAT) to I-model file format
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Export Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: How to export an AutoPIPE model into an I-model file format? Answer: There is no file format that can be directly export from AutoPIPE to I-model. However there is a workaround: instructions for AutoPIPE V8i 09.05.xx.xx and higher: 1. With the model opened in AutoPIPE, select File> Export> DGN model (DGN). 2. When the dialog screen appears, save the file name to a folder location, check all applicable boxes, press OK button to continue 3. With Bentley I-model composer installed on your system, follow the programs instructions to open a DGN file and convert it to a I-model. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 01: What file formats can AutoPIPE Import/Export?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Import/export Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: What file formats can AutoPIPE Import / Export? Answer: The short answer is Start AutoPIPE and select File> Open or Import> the various file formats are listed here that can be imported. If a specific format is not listed then AutoPIPE cannot import that file type directly. Instead use another software that is compatable to open your model and save it to a format that AutoPIPE can open. Note: check your version of AutoPIPE, as the supported files from both inport/export are continously updated. Importing a Model The following files can imported into AutoPIPE V8i 9.6.x.x: AutoPIPE Model (*.dat) Model From STAAD Using PipeLink (*.pipelink) Coordinates (*.xls, *.xlsx, *.txt) AutoPLANT (PXF) OpenPlant Modeler (PXF) Caesar II Neutral (CII) Aveva PDMS (CII) Intergraph PDS (N) ADLPipe (ADI) Smart Plant (PCF) CADWorx (PCF) SolidWorks (PCF) AutoDesk Inventor (PCF) CATIA (PCF) Autodesk Plant 3D (PCF) AutoCAD Coordinates thru MS Excel - see C:\ Bentley\ AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\ Documents\ Tutorial - Import Coordinates from Excel to AutoPIPE.pdf Import Coordinates from Excel see C:\ Bentley\ AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\ Documents\ Tutorial - Import Coordinates from Excel to AutoPIPE.pdf Note : 1. At this time the only method to import beams is by using STAAD Pipelink. There is a tutorial document in the following folder: C:\ Bentley\ AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\ Documents \ PIPELINK_tutorial.pdf or search your hard drive. 2. AutoPIPE Static and Dynamic analysis use specific files with special formating; see the following help section for a complete list of supported files: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> AutoPIPE File Reference> Working Directory Files> Formatted Working Directory Files). As long as the data being imported from another program is in the correct format, and sepecified in the model, it will be used by AutoPIPE during the analysis. Otherwise, convert the imported data into an acceptable format to be used by the program or manualy update the model as required. 3. If a specific program is not listed above, try importing your file into another application thatcan convert to one of the supported formats above. 4. About importing load files from other programs, we apologize for the inconvenience AutoPIPE can only import the above files. However, if you could convert your load file into or manually create an AutoPIPE formated load file. Then AutoPIPE will be able to read it for analysis purposes. Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> File Reference> Working Directory Files > Formatted Working Directory Files for a complete list of formated files (typical load files: THL, TIH, FS, HMF, SPC). AutoPIPE online help has details on manually creating these User-Defined files. Exporting a Model The following files can exported from AutoPIPE: AutoPLANT (PXF) - Geometry/Results AutoCAD (DXF) Caesar II neutral (*.cii) Isogen (*.pcf) JSpace Model (*.jsm) DGN Model (*.dgn) Export to LiCAD (*.txt) Input Database (*.mdb) Results Database (*.mdb) Nozzle Loads to AutoPIPE Nozzle Model to STAAD Using PipeLink (*.pipelink) See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 02-03.l: Import PDMS using I-Sketch, I-Run or Spoolgen into AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 PDMS to AutoPIPE Workflow: I-sketch, I-Run, Spoolgen and I-Export are the Intergraph alias piping solutions products. Isogen is the industry standard isometric engine from alias. Most of the piping and plant design softwre systems are importing/exporting IDF or PCF files. First, you must have Isodraft admin privilege in order to change option switches. Transfer file check box must be checked to instruct PDMS to create transfer file. Also, directory and file name must be specified. Then you must rename transfer file to ie. Trans IDF. Specify any isometric type and transfer files option to be produced automatically, then click on "Apply" button. Option #1: 1. OPEN I-SKETCH The next step is to import IDF file to I-SKETCH and create an isometric drawing. Once you create isometric drawing, the PCF file is created automatically and saved in l- SKETCH project directory. 2. Sample isometric drawings created by I-SKETCH 3. SAMPLE PCF FILE ISOGEN-FILES ISOGEN.FLS UNITS-BORE INCH UNITS-CO-ORDS INCH UNITS-WEIGHT LBS UNITS-BOLT-DIA INCH UNITS-BOLT-LENGTH INCH PIPELINE-REFERENCE 27682C-8"-IST PIPING-SPEC C DATE-DMY 10/01/08 ELBOW END-POINT -28583.3870 10012.0933 3066.5625 8.0000 END-POINT -28583.3870 10000.0933 3078.5625 8.0000 CENTRE-POINT -28583.3870 10012.0933 3078.5625 ANGLE 9000 UNIQUE-COMPONENT-IDENTIFIER 16 SKEY ELBW FABRICATION-ITEM ITEM-CODE 1 WEIGHT 44.900000 COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE4 0002 COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE2 LR 90 ELL PIPING-SPEC C COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE1 C ELBOW END-POINT -28583.3870 9706.0063 3066.5625 8.0000 END-POINT -28583.3870 9718.0063 3078.5625 8.0000 CENTRE-POINT -28583.3870 9706.0063 3078.5625 ANGLE 9000 UNIQUE-COMPONENT-IDENTIFIER 15 SKEY ELBW FABRICATION-ITEM ITEM-CODE 1 WEIGHT 44.900000 COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE4 0002 COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE2 LR 90 ELL PIPING-SPEC C COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE1 C TEE END-POINT -28583.3870 9871.0895 3080.6250 12.0000 END-POINT -28583.3870 9851.0895 3080.6250 12.0000 BRANCH1-POINT -28573.3870 9861.0895 3080.6250 12.0000 CENTRE-POINT -28583.3870 9861.0895 3080.6250 UNIQUE-COMPONENT-IDENTIFIER 14 SKEY TEBW FABRICATION-ITEM ITEM-CODE 3 WEIGHT 162.000000 COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE4 0008 COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE2 TEE STR PIPING-SPEC C COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE1 C PIPE END-POINT -28583.3870 10000.0933 3078.5625 8.0000 END-POINT -28583.3870 9879.0895 3078.5625 8.0000 FABRICATION-ITEM ITEM-CODE 4 WEIGHT 28.550000 COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE4 0001 COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE2 PIPE PIPING-SPEC C COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE1 C REDUCER-ECCENTRIC END-POINT -28583.3870 9871.0895 3080.6250 12.0000 END-POINT -28583.3870 9879.0895 3078.5625 8.0000 FLAT-DIRECTION DOWN SKEY REBW FABRICATION-ITEM ITEM-CODE 5 WEIGHT 32.100000 COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE4 0011 TAG F.O.B. COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE3 F.O.B. COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE2 ECC RED PIPING-SPEC C COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE1 C 4. READ PCF FILE INTO AutoPIPE Select any of the import PCF options under file > import menu and browse to open the PCF file created by I-SKETCH 5. Imported PDMS model in AutoPIPE Option #2: 1. ALTERNATIVELY - Using the PXF export workflow, Open I-EXPORT import PCF or IDF file and using the PCF translation settings, select the PXF tab and export to AUTOPLANT PXF format 2. Read PXF file into AutoPIPE See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: Import and Export - AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Import / Export Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers on Importing / Exporting with AutoPIPE Item #1, Question: 1. What file formats can AutoPIPE Import/Export? 2. Is there any information on AutoPIPE Translators ? Item #2, Import Issues: 1. AutoPIPE Files: a. Import AutoPIPE (DAT) model b. Import *.NTL file into AutoPIPE 2. AutoPIPE Translators: a. ADL PIPE Translator Import ADLPIPE file into AutoPIPE b. PCF Translator Import Autodesk Inventor, CADWorx, Solidworks, Catia, or Medusa files into AutoPIPE c. Strait Translator Import PDS files into AutoPIPE 3. Other Formats a. AutoPIPE CAD To Stress Integration b. CAESAR (cii) or Areva PDMS (cii) c. Import AutoCAD DWG / DXF or MS Excel d. Import AutoPlant / OpenPLANT (PXF ) e. Import ProStructures f. Insert> Model From STAAD Using PipeLink g. Import / Export Bentley HAMMER loads? h. Import CAEPipe or Kpipe i. After import, how to fix piping that are not all connected? -> Example #1 -> Example #2 j. Import PlantSPACE (PSDS) k. Import PipeNet l. Import PDMS using I-Sketch, I-Run or Spoolgen into AutoPIPE Item #3, Export Issues: Export AutoPIPE Batch (NTL) Interface bewteen Projectwise and AutoPIPE AutoPLANT (PXF) - Geometry/Results AutoCAD (DXF) Caesar II neutral (*.cii) Isogen (*.pcf) JSpace Model (*.jsm) DGN Model (*.dgn) Export to LiCAD (*.txt) Input Database (*.mdb) Results Database (*.mdb) Nozzle Loads to AutoPIPE Nozzle (*.pxf) Model to STAAD Using PipeLink (*.pipelink) I-model See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 02-02: AutoPIPE Translators
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Import Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Import and export of piping models between CAD and AutoPIPE can save man hours in the creation and checking of piping and structural models and prevent errors associated with manual entry of piping models. AutoPIPE can directly import CAD piping models from AutoPLANT (PXF, with additional PXD & PXH data), AutoPLANT Designer/Isometrics, ProPIPE, Caesar II Neutral (CII), and Aveva PDMS (CII). In addition, AutoPIPE can import structural steel models from Bentley STAAD and Multi-Steel; if the Multi-Steel model is composed of AISC structural elements in order to consider mass and flexibilities of structural supports as part of the piping analysis. In addition, Bentley's CAE development team has produced a number of translators to convert other well known CAD system files that then could be opened by AutoPIPE. Please see the list of translators that are installed with Bentley AutoPIPE V8i 9.1.1.2 and higher: Note: The most current versions of the translators are installed with the newest version of AutoPIPE. Therefore, the only way of procuring the most updated version of the translators software is by install the latest version of AutoPIPE. 1. PCF to AutoPIPE current version v1.0.0.39, March 2014 The PCF translator will translate SmartPlant, Autodesk Inventor, CADWorx, Solidworks, Catia and Medusa PCF file formats. SmartPlant does have a richer data format which supports component stress attributes like: pressure, temperature, pipe weight, insulation etc. The PCF files generated by the other products mentioned only support geometry coordinates and nominal pipe size. We have found several 3rd party applications like Autodesk Inventor may not write a valid PCF files and the PCF translator will do the best conversion it can, but in these cases Autodesk would have to improve the quality of their exported PCF file. This translator will only work with the PCF file created from one the multiple applications listed above. You may need to contact the application technical support to get a step by step procedure to create a PCF file. Some may even need a software add-on installed (like Solidworks needs an add-on called Routing that allows the user to model piping routes, which can then be transferred to AutoPIPE). 2. ADLPipe to AutoPIPE current version v.1.0.0.17, Oct 2014 ADLPipe Pipe stress program used primarily in the nuclear power industry, converts ADL PIPE models to an *.ntl file format to be opened by AutoPIPE. Originally released in 1967, ADLPipe was the first commercially available piping analysis program and was bought by Bentley in 2008. 3. Intergraph PDS to STRAIT to AutoPIPE current version v.6.0.0.14, Oct 2014 PDS is a comprehensive, intelligent computer-aided design/engineering (CAD/CAE) application for plant design, construction, and operations. There is some configuration. With any PDS setup there is usually an amount of custom configuration of CAD components. The user is also required to install 2 PDS configuration files on the PDS side to generate a readable PDS stress neutral file. Therefore any out-of-box solution may not work the first time. Since Intergraph PDS has typically a high level of customization we recommend translating a few PDS models for you first to help configure the component mapping. PDS Stress Analysis Interface: (PD_Stress -> PDS model neutral file (*.n) -> STRAIT -> AutoPIPE model neutral file (*.ntl) -> AutoPIPE program -> AutoPIPE model file (*.dat) Note: see alternative approach here: Installation location: These translators will be installed to the following folder:. C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE Translators \ADLPipe Translator \PCF Translator \STRAIT Using AutoPIPE XM 09.00.xx.xx and lower: If you have NOT installed AutoPIPE V8i 9.1.1.2 or higher and would still like to have the translators, please log a service request asking for the respective translator. Reference Manuals: All translators have a reference manual included with-in each zip / installation folder for further details information. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: STRAIT Translator in AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Note: see alternative approach here: STRAIT (PDS) to AutoPIPE Translator - Version and Features Overview The STRAIT Translator program is required to convert a Intergraph PDS 3D piping model to AutoPIPE. This includes geometry, pipe sizes, wall thickness, materials, insulation, supports, valves, flanges, weights etc. The STRAIT Translator is provided, at no charge when AutoPIPE V8i is installed. This application requires a little effort in setting up. This process usually takes about 2-3 iterations to make modifications to the companies PDS Custom configuration and/or STRAIT mapping, since every company has their own unique PDS customization. See the following Data Sheet for complete details on the application. To name a few companies that are saving time and money using this application to convert files from PDS to AutoPIPE: Air Products Nooter Ericksen Misi Setia Oil & Gas Sdn, Bhd Worley Parsons (Australia) Bechtel San Francisco Fluor Lurgi (Germany) Burns & McDonnell Chiyoda Conversion process: General Workflow: Intergraph: PDS Stress Analysis Interface (PD_Stress -> PDS model neutral file (*.n) STRAIT: Import PDS model File (*.n) convert to AutoPIPE model neutral file (*.ntl) AutoPIPE: Open AutoPIPE neutral file (*.ntl) and save as AutoPIPE program file (*.dat) Download the following avi to view this process : click here We have found in the past if we send the STRAIT software to users to evaluate, very soon they come back and insist it does not work and do not pursue the Bentley software product. This is why we prefer to translate several of your PDS models to AutoPIPE, let you review the translated AutoPIPE model vs. the original PDS model to give confidence in the accuracy and completeness of the stress model, and then send all the completed configuration files.. As mentioned, with any PDS setup there is usually an amount of custom configuration of CAD components. Therefore any out-of-box solution may not work the first time. We would suggest: Download and install STRAIT: STRAIT is now bundled with Bentley AutoPIPE download and installation. Please follow the procedure to download and install the current version of Bentley AutoPIPE V8i 09.02.xx.xx and higher. The program will automatically be installed with AutoPIPE Generate a PDS model neutral file: First make sure that the Intergraph PDS pipe stress extraction module is installed. Intergraph calls it PD_STRESS or a similar name. Many PDS users have not even installed this module which comes standard with PDS. Select an example PDS model that you would like to extract. Make sure that it has gone through a consistency check good enough to extract an Isometric. The name of the Intergraph defaults file is DEFAULTS.DAT. Do not use defaults.dat, but instead use the attached defstr.dat and strmap.tbl files NOTE: Ensure the following path in the DEFSTR.DAT file points correctly to the STRMAP.TBL c:\win32app\ingr\pdstress\dat\strmap.tbl !PDS TO STRESS MAP [modify path as necessary] Once the .n file has been created, load it into the STRAIT program. NOTE: Please note that there is a facility within Intergraph PDS which allows users to assign a stress ID to an entire system for extraction of pipe stress neutral files as an alternative to extracting 1 line at a time. The documentation still shows information on the old DOS STRAIT version but the options are all the same. Typical detailed procedure to Create PDS stress neutral file either by line number or Stress_system_no. AFTER the configuration above hass been completed. Revise segment data Define Active Group…search criteria…fluid code … Identify reference point and data any point in the model…and accept it will highlight the piping in the active group defined Toggle brief segment data to see the complete segment data list and revise the stress_system_no On PD shell - pick Pipe Stress Analysis Fill in model name and stress_system_no under pipeline names Note: The pipeline names = line number if word 12 = 0 or 2 in defstr.dat .n file will be created in the stress output node path Convert a PDS file to AutoPIPE file format: Start STRAIT, select Browse button, locate the systemname.N file created from PDS and select the Open button. Press the edit button to modify the configuration settings, press OK button to get back to the main screen. Press the Convert button to start the conversion process. You should see the conversion status screen scrolling and then after a short time, stop scrolling. If all the configuration files and settings were correct, you should see: Neutral File Successfully Processed. ( If not, more modifications to the configuration files and / or settings is required). When successfully converted, an AutoPIPE model neutral file ( systemname.NTL ) is created in the STRAIT folder or designated folder.. Copy the systemname.NTL file to a new folder for your AutoPIPE models. Open AutoPIPE, select File> Open> AutoPIPE Batch (.NTL), locate your newly created systemname.NTL file, press Open button. The model should now appear. Select File> Save, this will generate the AutoPIPE model file ( systemname.DAT ). LIMITATIONS: Cannot create PDS stress neutral file for disconnected lines Component limit of 800 which is roughly 800 nodes as well. Unknown components mapped to pipe ID = RIGID Possible disconnects in PDS model = unstable system in AutoPIPE Mapping a dummy leg to a frame cannot be done. Mapping a hanger to a tie rod is not possible to map to a tie-rod since it must have a connected to point instead of ground. Line numbers - 14 characters can be used mix of alpha-numeric and numeric. Comments, Questions, and Answers Troubleshooting Bentley STRAIT issues See the following for PDS Stress Interface User’s Guide Document See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Forum Post: Can Autopipe calculate seismic overturning moment of pressure vessel?
For pressure vessel I normally use numerical method to calculate the base shear and overturning moment at base. Recently my client come back with their seismic calculation using Autopipe which differ a lot with my result - the base shear are the same but the overturning moment are much smaller than numerical calculation. From the report I can see that my client treat the vessel (with skirt support) as a vertical pipe with the base anchored. After running the model they get the force & moment for the anchor point, and treat it as the base shear force and overturning moment. In numerical method the overturning moment is roughly base shear force x 2/3 vessel height. My question is, can the reaction force be treated as the total overturning moment of vessel and use as the basis for support design? Thank you.
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Wiki Page: 04-07: What is included into AutoPIPE's output reports when segments in the model are hidden?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: What is include into the output reports when segments in the model are hidden from View ("Show" check-box is unchecked on the segment tab of the input grid)? Examples: a. When the entire model is visible, the largest stress occurs at E55. If segment containing node point E55 is hidden what information will be available in the output report? b. Piping in a single file contains piping inside and outside of a building. All the piping models as outside of the building is hidden from view, is this piping still considered in the analysis? Answer: First, AutoPIPE's analysis considers everything in the model regardless if it's Segment - "SHOW" check-box is enabled or disabled. the question then becomes, What affect does checking the segment's "Show" box do in AutoPIPE: 1. Makes it easier or less congested to view when constructing / reviewing the model. 2. Reduces the information in the Results / Input grids to only segments whose "Show" check-box option is enabled. Note: a. When segments are un-selected under View> Segment then the data in all input grids will not be shown for the hidden segments except for the pipe properties, beam, soil ID grids. 3. Reduces the information in the Model Listing / Results Output report to only those segments whose "Show" check-box is enabled Note: a. Assuming that "Limit results to highlighted points" option is unchecked when creating a Model Listing report and/or Results Output report. i. Model listing report, Tools> Model Listing>: Regardless of what segments are hidden from view in the model, all the node point information will be reported. ii. Results output report: Only those segments / node points that are visible on screen will be printed in the Results report. This includes all sub-reports including "Results summary" with one exception, " Model Listing " sub-report. " Model Listing " will print all the information mentioned above. b. " Limit results to highlighted points " option enabled With this option enabled in the Result output report, only those node points highlighted will be exported to the report, with one exception the "Model listing" subreport will contain all the model data. However, if this option "Limit results to highlighted points" was enabled in the "Model listing" report also, then only the highlighted node point information will be available in both reports. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU! Limit results to highlighted points
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Wiki Page: 06. How to model a Y-pipe fitting?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: How to model a Y-pipe fitting? Answer: See the following procedure: 1. On a straight run of pipe model to the Center point of the Y-connection (ex. A03). 2. Insert Run node point to next node point at the correct angle for the Right side Branch (ex 5 feet, Theta =135 deg to +X-axis. to node point A04). 3. Re-select node point A03, convert it to a Tee (Modify> Convert Point to> Tee> command). 4. Afterwards, select node point A04, using the keyboard arrow keys, press the left arrow key once, this will move the active node to A03. Indicated in the lower Left of the AutoPIPE screen. Press the Up Keyboard Arrow key one time, A03 should still be the active node point however the active segment is *B*: At this point, insert a new Pipe Run to next node point at the correct angle for the Left side Branch (ex Dx= -3.54 ft and Dy = -3.54 ft to node point B01). 5. SIF consideration: At this time, review the model Consistency check report, the following will be displayed: W726-173:The tee at following point(s) has header legs that are not straight and/or the header and branch legs are not normal. Most of the Piping Codes do not support or have calculations for Y-fittings. Therefore the SIF for a Y-fitting must be gotten from: A. hand calculations, B. Y-fitting manufacture, or C. another software program. However the Y-fitting SIF value is calculated, insert this SIF value into the model by m aking the Tee node point (ex. A03) the active node point. Insert a user SIF using : insert> Xtra Data> Joint Type and User SIF> from the " Joint End Type " drop down listing select "Other". Enter the user defined SIF values and enable the " Override all In-plane and Out-plane SIF's at this point " check-box. But wait, A Tee element has 2 sides: 1. the header side, and 2. the branch side. Check the Model listing report or Code Compliance sub-report to be sure that the SIF has been applied to both sides. As seen below the SIF was correctly applied to the Header side but not the Branch side. Select the other side of the node point and insert another user SIF as shown above. 6. Again confirm the by reviewing the reports, (ex. Model Listing, Joint type and User SIF data listing): 7. Done! See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: Download and Installation - Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel
Applies To AutoPIPE Vessel Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): all Environment: N/A Area : Installation Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers Q1. How do I download, install, and license AutoPIPE Vessel Answer: Please click on the following link for procedures in downloading, installing, and licensing AutoPIPE Vessel: Download: Download AutoPIPE Vessel Software - Before May 2014 Download AutoPIPE Vessel Software - After May 2014 Install and License: AutoPIPE Vessel 33.02.02.04 AutoPIPE Vessel 33.02.01.08 AutoPIPE Vessel 33.02.00.06 AutoPIPE Vessel 33.01.00.11 Note: Please review AutoPIPE Vessel Readme file for authorized Operating Systems that AutoPIPE Vessel has been tested and successfully operates on: Current version: 33.02.02.04 Tested Operating System : Windows Vista Windows Vista x64 Windows 7 Windows 7 x64 Installing the application to an OS that is NOT listed in the Read Me file (i.e. Citrix) of the respective version will be at your own risk. If you encounter installation issues, our development team will try to help, but not be able to resolve all the issues. Recommend to log a Service request. Q2. Do I have to uninstall Microprotol before installing AutoPIPE Vessel? Answer : AutoPIPE Vessel will install to a new folder location and therefore, No , you do not need to uninstall Microprotol before installing AutoPIPE Vessel. You can have both applications on the same computer at the same time. Q3. Can I install AutoPIPE Vessel from the command line or Silent install? Answer : See following WIKI Q4. How to install multiple versions of AutoPIPE Vessel on the same computer at the same time. Answer: The new version of AutoPIPE Vessel is installed to the same directory folder by default. That is why the user should uninstall the previous version before installing the new version. However, this Enhancement 75008: Enable side-by-side installation, has been logged and will be added to the next major release of the application (i.e. Select Series 2). Until then, Yes, there can be multiple versions of AutoPIPE Vessel on the same computer at the same time. Please see the following general outline: Install the older version of the program first. After the older version has been successfully installed, open the folder where it was installed , (default: C: \Program Files\Bentley\Engineering\), the user must manually rename the target program folder (i.e. AutoPIPE Vessel SelectSeries) of the previous release to a different name before installing the next version. Otherwise the new Setup will overwrite the default folder with files from the new version without warning. After installing the 2nd version of the application, all the icon short cuts of the 1st version will need to be updated to the corrected folder location. Furthermore, there are other some other minor changes in the Registry (please log a service request for details on this step). To summarize (for example for two versions: 33.2.0.6 and 33.2.1.8): You have to install the versions in different folders Version 33.2.0.6: C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\Engineering\ AutoPIPE Vessel 33.2.0.6 C:\Users\Public\Documents\AutoPIPE Vessel 33.2.0.6 Version 33.2.1.8: C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\Engineering\ AutoPIPE Vessel 33.2.1.8 C:\Users\Public\Documents\AutoPIPE Vessel 33.2.1.8 2. Create different shortcuts on the desktop Version 33.2.0.6: Target: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\Engineering\ AutoPIPE Vessel 33.2.0.6\Saisie\prodia2.exe" Start in: “"C:\Users\Public\Documents\ AutoPIPE Vessel 33.2.0.6\Puser1" Version 33.2.1.8: Target: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\Engineering\ AutoPIPE Vessel 33.2.1.8\Saisie\prodia2.exe" Start in: “"C:\Users\Public\Documents\ AutoPIPE Vessel 33.2.1.8\Puser1" 3. Whenever you run APVessel (click on the shortcut), you must change the Preferences Also select the "Drawing" tab, the value for "Drawing Directory" should match identically to the value for "Input Data Directory" setting. If both values are identical , the results about calculation and drawing will be stored in the same folder. And check the numbers in About Dialog: Note: this process should be reserved for expert users, if you mix the folders, the results can be unpredictable (and wrong). See Also Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel Bentley Select Services Technical Support webpage: External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: How do I download, install, and license AutoPIPE Vessel 33.02.xx.xx on Win 7
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: How do I download, install, and license AutoPIPE Vessel 33.02.xx.xx on Win 7 Answer: Note: 1. the the following procedure is essential the same for all versions of AutoPIPE Vessel v33.02.xx.xx with minor changes in file names. 2. Please review AutoPIPE Vessel Readme file for authorized Operating Systems that AutoPIPE Vessel has been tested and successfully operates on: Current version: 33.02.02.04 Tested Operating System : Windows Vista Windows Vista x64 Windows 7 Windows 7 x64 Installing the application to an OS that is NOT listed in the Read Me file (ex. Citrix) of the respective version will be at your own risk. If you encounter installation issues, our development team will try to help, but not be able to resolve all the issues. Recommend to log a Service request. Download: Download AutoPIPE Vessel Software - Before May 2014 Download AutoPIPE Vessel Software - After May 2014 Install AutoPIPE Vessel V8i 33.02.xx.xx Note : contact your IT department to be sure that there is no user restrictions for installing software on your computer system. If so, request IT assistance. The Following procedures assumes: Select Server XM has been install and configured, If not please contact the license group to assist you. Person is logged into the computer has full Administration rights . Installing on Window 7. Install AutoPIPE Vessel V8i while accepting all the default settings. Prefer that the application is not installed over a network connection; suggest that the EXE file is on the users system before starting the installation. All previous versions of AutoPIPE vessel have been removed from the computer prior to this installation. Anotherwords, completely uninstall all previous versions of AutoPIPE Vessel before proceeding. 1. Navigate to the apvs33020006en.EXE, apvs33020108en.EXE, or apvs33020en.EXE, file downloaded using the procedure above. 2. Double click on on the *.EXE to start the installation process. The following are typical screen shots and responses for a default installation: Set-up License There are two methods for License activation: automatically with the Product Activation Wizard, or manually using License Management Tool. Method #1: Automatically with the Product Activation Wizard The following screen is automatically displayed after AutoPIPE Vessel is installed: 1. Choose the correct Setting and press Next 2. Enter the correct Site Activation Key and press the Test Connection button, the Sever and Activation key should be verified, before continuing. NOTE : If you do not see Activation screen is verified contact Bentley Licensing department for assistance. 3. Select a country and Press the Next button 4. Verify the settings are correct and press the Finish Button: 5. If all they settings were correct the following is displayed: Ultimately the following is displayed: You are now finished with AutoPIPE Vessel install !!! Review Licensing before starting the program for the first time Select Start> Bentley Engineering> AutoPIPE Vessel> License Management Tool> Look at the column next to the version of AutoPIPE trying to license, see the following image: Is the value = 0 ? If the value is = 0, then you cannot use this version of AutoPIPE Vessel as it does not have a valid license. You may consider increasing your pooled license, contact your Bentley Account Manager for options and pricing, Or Contact Bentley license team to help locate the user who has the license checked out. Is the value >0 ? If the Value is greater than 0, therefore a license is available for the application. If AutoPIPE Vessel is not listed: When looking at the listing on your computer the application, AutoPIPE Vessel, is not listed as shown above. Use one or more of the following to resolve: a. Select Tools> Options> Confirm the Server name and Site activation keys are correct. If not, correct as needed and refresh the listing Hosted server name = selectserver.bentley.com Activation Key = (contact Bentley License team to verify) b. Select Tools> Options> Press the test connection button, the following should appear --------------------------- SELECTserver --------------------------- SELECTserver and Activation Key verified. --------------------------- OK --------------------------- if not, then your computer is not connecting to the server location, check the server name and activation key again or Internet connection may be down. c. Contact the onsite Bentley Administrator to check if there is any check out restrictions for that user and / or application on the select server. Start the Program - AutoPIPE Vessel Start the program by selecting the desktop Icon, or by selecting: Start Button> Program> Bentley Engineering> AutoPIPE Vessel > AutoPIPE Vessel. If everything was correctly installed and licensed the following should be displayed, select a valid license option per the available licenses indicated above and press OK button to use the program: Contact Bentley License Team If your application is not licensed correctly due to License Management Tool issues, please contact the Bentley License department to verify your account status. Troubleshooting: 1. If revert to demo, Verify license is correctly displayed in LMT. Note, in LMT press F5 to refresh the listing. Verify the internet connection and server connection. Verify Select Server XM Dashboard Settings (i.e. Application restrictions, user restrictions, etc...) http://selectserver.bentley.com/bss/admin/ 2. The following is displayed: Answer: The program is in Demo Mode, correctly license the application. From within AutoPIPE Vessel select File> License Settings> choose a radio button that allows the use of the function trying to analyze under. 3. The following is displayed when running application: Answer: The problem is that you do not have the correct license available to use this feature of the program. From within AutoPIPE Vessel select File> License Settings> choose a radio button that allows the use of the function trying to analyze under. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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