AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 1 version 09.02.02.09 (June 15, 2010)

Read the AutoPIPE v9.2.2.9 readme file below
 
http://selectservices.bentley.com/en-US/Support/Downloads+And+Updates/Readme/Bentley+AutoPIPE+V8i+v09020209.htm

Modeling

• Add nominal size to all input grids (where applicable)
• Extrapolate thermal expansion

Post Processing

• Add a Tag field to the support tab and anchor tab of the results grid
• Hydrotest check for ASME NB/NC/ND codes

Analysis

• Favor global directions when determining mode shapes for cantilever models
• Consider effect of attached valves on bend flexibility
• Add an option to ignore flange effect on bend flexibility
• Set default to include pressure extension for KHK

Piping Codes

• Add indices for 'User' joint type and 'Other' tee for ASME Nuclear codes
• Set no. of thermal ranges to 5 by default for ASME B31.3 Appendix P

Import/Export

• PXFImport should default flange type to Weldneck for Blinds and Orifice Plates

General

• File > Open Recent models list need to be increased to 20 entries

StressISO

• StressISO: Two non collinear valves should be exported as an Angled Valve (AV)
• Add an option on Stress ISO dialog to enable/disable drawing of pipe flow arrows
• Increase Reference Items list to 50 items for Stress ISO
• Change Stress ISO viewer selection to a dynamically filled dropdown list

System Requirements

Platform: AutoPIPE is designed to run on the following platforms/operating systems. At a minimum, your computer should meet the minimum requirements for that system; for example, the amount of RAM required by AutoPIPE depends on the RAM requirements of the environment in which you will be working:
- Windows XP Professional SP2 or later OR
- Windows Vista Business or higher
- Windows 7 Professional or higher
Hard disk space: Approximately 174 MB
Graphics Card: OpenGL 3D graphics supported
Processor: Intel Pentium III or higher
RAM: minimum 256 MB
Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or greater

AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 2 version 09.02.03.02 (July 16, 2010)

To view the AutoPIPE v9.2.3.2 readme file, go to the link below

http://selectservices.bentley.com/en-US/Support/Downloads+And+Updates/Readme/Bentley+AutoPIPE%c2%ae+V8i+%28SELECTseries+1+Maintenance+Release+3%29.htm

The AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 1 version 9.2.3.2 is a correction release to v9.2.2.9 to fix 3 critical nuclear errors 8787, 8788 and 8793.

No new features are added in this release.

AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 2 version 09.03.00.08 (October 19, 2010)

To view the full enhancement list for AutoPIPE v9.3.0.8, go to the link below.
 
http://selectservices.bentley.com/en-US/Support/Downloads+And+Updates/Readme/Bentley+AutoPIPE+V8i+%28SELECTseries+2%29.htm

Analysis

• Add option “Show Hanger Report”

Graphics

• Show node points on beams in the plot
• Improve graphics loading performance for model with large number of beams

Import/Export

• Export input grid data to MDB file

Interoperability

• Implement PipeLink to improve STAAD Integration
• Save as version 9.2 DAT files from 9.3

Libraries

• Include Czech hanger libraries Gradior and LPS
• Add JSME 2008 material library 
• Update Section Libraries and use Torsion Inertia value from library when >=0.1 
• Add Russian piping component library 
• Add A671-CC70-22 to ASME2004 material library 
• Add SA515 60, SA515 65, SA182F22 cl.1 and SA387 22 cl.1 to ASME2004 library 
• Update material 1.4901 to 2007 values in Euromat library 
• Add ASME II 2009 addenda material library

Modeling

• Add ability to split frame members into multiple elements 
• Add 3D and 5D options to the Bend radius field 
• Ability to change the default bend radius 
• Option for stand double angle & double channel is to be provided in profile dlg 
• Add user defined fatigue curves 
• Add fluid type GAS to fluid transient fluids 
• Add ASME III 2009 User Fatigue Curves

Piping Codes

• Add B31.1 2009 Addenda edition 
• Update ASME B31.3 to 2008 edition 
• Add CSA-Z662 piping code 2007 edition (including Offshore)

Post Processing

• Stress Summary: Show warning if any combination missing in Level C/D Rev. Dyn.

Reports

• Reduce reports width to allow for page margins 
• Output Report: Indicate in report that results are outdated with model 
• Print original ADLPipe Thermal Transient Analysis results file in SI units

General

• Localize input grid messages to external resource files 
• Reorganize open/save and import/export options under file menu 
• Online Help: Hoop or Long pressure does not work on nested combination 
• Change the word 'frame' to 'beam' to make it consistent 
• Add 4 new File > Import PCF menu options 
• Add translator selection dialog to installer 
• Installer: Install dot net framework 2.0 SP2 with program 
• Move AutoPIPE program shortcuts to Bentley Engineering program folder

Security

• Restrict Nuclear Piping codes to Nuclear Edition only

System Requirements

Platform: AutoPIPE is designed to run on the following platforms/operating systems. At a minimum, your computer should meet the minimum requirements for that system; for example, the amount of RAM required by AutoPIPE depends on the RAM requirements of the environment in which you will be working:
- Windows XP Professional SP2 or later OR
- Windows Vista Business or higher
- Windows 7 Professional or higher
Hard disk space: Approximately 250 MB
Graphics Card: OpenGL 3D graphics supported
Processor: Intel Pentium III or higher
RAM: minimum 256 MB
Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or greater

AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 3 version 09.04.00.19 (November 1, 2011)

Click on the link below to check out all the new features

ftp://ftp.bentley.com/pub/tools/fixes/autopipe/AutoPIPE_v94M.pdf (takes a moment to download)

Analysis

• Retain inclusion of Cut short in analysis dialog 
• Add option to perform flange analysis to ASME VIII Division 1 or 2 
• Add Thermal Bowing by Segment 
• Provide option to create multiple analysis set for all piping codes 
• Create multiple analysis sets  based on hot modulus for Euro Code by default

Modeling

• Add weight of insulation cladding to pipe
• Implement an automatic soil property generator, per Appx B 
• Ability to perform simple design checks on the model 
• Add feature to automatically insert flanges with a flanged valve 
• Apply Fatigue Range Reduction Factor by material 
• Add option to graphically show Pipe Insulation 
• Input Grids for Static & Member Earthquake factors 
• Increase max number of flange/valve pres. ratings picked by program to 20 
• Option to include a factor of the flange weight for bolt/nut weight 
• Add an option to select connected segments 
• Option to display flanged flexible joint
• Option to automatically insert flanges with a flanged flexible joint
• Find a node based on entering coordinates
• Add Valve Tag
• Update distributed load data on insert/delete point(s) across distributed load.
• Correct corrupted distributed loads in older models
• Add a tag field to flange
• Add a line class to pipe properties 
• Add Apply button in Soil Properties dialog
• Default input grid to Press & Temp grid and reduce the horizontal slider
• Allow reference point to be defined in any equipment dialog
• View > Show thermal anchor displacement with imposed displacements

Graphics

• Improve performance of window selection operation

Import / Export

• PXF Export should retain original supports class and properties as imported
• Import GUID from NTL for piping, supports, beams etc.
• Add a dialog to link AutoPIPE components fields with pcf attributes
• Export reference point loads to AP Nozzle
• NTL: Add support for import/export of Time history data to NTL format
• Import CAESAR v.5.3 neutral files

Input Grids

• Add input grid for distributed loads 
• Add input grid for Reference point 
• Inadequate no# of significant digits for design strain on input grid 
• Input Grid: add Xtra data Hydrodynamic Data tab

Interoperability

• Export JSM data, graphics and deflect plot

Libraries

• Add new valve type library; butterfly and ball valve 
• Update Pipe Supports Spring Hanger (Comet) to match the updated catalog

Piping Codes

• Add an option to apply corrosion allowance to the Hoop stress only 
• Add Russian SNiP 2.05.06-85 Oil & gas code 
• Add back ASME B31.3 - 2004 into AutoPIPE V8i 
• Add B31.8 : 2010 code 
• Add B31.1 2010 edition 
• Enable circum. weld w factor for B31.3-2008 and B31.1-2009 codes
• Add B31.3 : 2010 code 
• Add EN13480 : 2010 piping code update

Post Processing

• Add manufacturer multiplier for NEMA SM23 and API 617 
• Preserve user descriptions for non-code combinations 
• Add option to hide non printed combinations on combinations dialog 
• Add a new option in result menu to show lift-off supports 
• Add option to import Combination CMB file information between models

Reports

• Add center of gravity (COG) calculations for Structure & Piping 
• Allow print preview to work for LOG file to view nonlinear iterations 
• Add Flow Rate, Pressure Rise and Sound Speed to Fluid Transient report

StressISO

• Externalize StressISO data table titles and column titles to .tst file 
• Stress ISO: Create Bore equivalence file for nominal units mapping 
• Update to latest ISOGEN (Ver 10.2.0 - build 18)

General

• Retain window/toolbar/file size/location settings in next program session 
• Reset window size and location for input grid, results grid & APIPE viewer
• Archive associated files with the AutoPIPE input file  
• RSS Feed: Show only recent news by default 
• Show thumbnail preview in open dialog and explorer 
• Increase number of string groups limit from 500 to 800 in AutoPIPE.tst 
• Save as version 9.3 DAT files from 9.4 
• Program version and documentation updates 
• Update program title to SELECTseries 3 
• StressISO: Add an option to show/hide bend information.  
• Move MFC resources into a separate DLL

System Requirements

Platform: AutoPIPE is designed to run on the following platforms/operating systems. At a minimum, your computer should meet the minimum requirements for that system; for example, the amount of RAM required by AutoPIPE depends on the RAM requirements of the environment in which you will be working:
- Windows XP Professional SP2 or later OR
- Windows Vista Business or higher
- Windows 7 Professional or higher
Hard disk space: Approximately 250 MB
Graphics Card: OpenGL 3D graphics supported
Processor: Intel Pentium III or higher
RAM: minimum 256 MB
Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or greater

Bentley AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 2 version 09.03.02.05 (February 28, 2011)

To view the full enhancement list for AutoPIPE

http://selectservices.bentley.com/en-US/Support/Downloads+And+Updates/Readme/Bentley+Autopipe+v09.03.02.05.htm

Update

• Stress ISO: Metric DXF borders corrupt the file during DXF export
• Reinforced tee B2r < 1.575 and C2r < 2.1 are incorrect for NC/ND 2003 and later
• Tee header SIF is incorrectly used for branch in JSME 2005 code
• ASME NB, NC and ND combined stress may be non-conservative for skewed pipe

System Requirements

Platform: AutoPIPE is designed to run on the following platforms/operating systems. At a minimum, your computer should meet the minimum requirements for that system; for example, the amount of RAM required by AutoPIPE depends on the RAM requirements of the environment in which you will be working:
- Windows XP Professional SP2 or later OR
- Windows Vista Business or higher
- Windows 7 Professional or higher
Hard disk space: Approximately 250 MB
Graphics Card: OpenGL 3D graphics supported
Processor: Intel Pentium III or higher
RAM: minimum 256 MB
Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or greater

AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 2 version 09.03.01.07 (January 21, 2011)

To view the full enhancement list for AutoPIPE

http://selectservices.bentley.com/en-US/Support/Downloads+And+Updates/Readme/Bentley+AutoPIPE+V8i+v09.03.01.07.htm

Modeling

• Use thermal bowing instantaneous alpha for ASME NB, NC & ND codes

Graphics

• Toolbar buttons to hide selected/unselected beams and show all beams

Analysis

• Update TTA routine to define up to 50 PIPEs 
• Increase Time history load cases to 50 
• Add Load > Convert to Response Spectrum command 
• Increase the limit on the size of generated C411 spectrum to 20000

Piping Codes

• Add ASME NB, NC and ND 2007 code

Reports

• Add additional pipe insulation and lining input parameters to the input listing
• Print the B31.1 E/W factors from the pipe properties dialog in the input listing
• The Fatigue report should show Code with year, and segment name with node

Libraries

• Add 11 new materials to B313 material libraries

General

• Update any references for "WinNOZL" to "AutoPIPE Nozzle" in program and help
• Update EULA to revision 2010-09-15 in Installer and Program Folder

StressISO

• Stress ISO: Add option to relocate North arrow & "DRG No" 
• Provide option to plot bend type, radius and thickness on the StressISO 
• Plot the cold spring (Cut-Short) on the Stress ISO
• Add option to customize the STS file before ISOGEN 
• Stress ISO: Increase the number of breakpoints

Import / Export

• PXF import: Import Line Stop, Guide, Constant supports even if dir. vector is 0

Interoperability

• Provide an option to remove imported structural model data from AutoPIPE model 
• Provide an option to save exported PipeLink file with a different name

Miscellaneous

• Use B2b=0.75*ib for reinforced tee in Japanese JSME 2005 code 
• Include AutoPIPE Quick Reference Guide with program 
• Update DIN_EN_10216-5:2008 Euro material 1.4571 at 1.0% Proof Stress

System Requirements

Platform: AutoPIPE is designed to run on the following platforms/operating systems. At a minimum, your computer should meet the minimum requirements for that system; for example, the amount of RAM required by AutoPIPE depends on the RAM requirements of the environment in which you will be working:
- Windows XP Professional SP2 or later OR
- Windows Vista Business or higher
- Windows 7 Professional or higher
Hard disk space: Approximately 250 MB
Graphics Card: OpenGL 3D graphics supported
Processor: Intel Pentium III or higher
RAM: minimum 256 MB
Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or greater

AutoPIPE V8i (SELECTseries 3 Maintenance Release 1) version 09.04.01.05 (February 1, 2012)

The following is a list of new significant features and updates in Bentley AutoPIPE V8i (SELECTseries 3 Maintenance Release 1):

To view the full defect list for AutoPIPE v9.4.1.5, go to the link below.

http://authoring-selectservices.bentley.com/en-US/Support/Downloads+And+Updates/Readme/AutoPIPE+V8i+%28SELECTseries+3+Maintenance+Release+1.htm

Analysis

• Add NPS and Flange Rating to every tab on Flange Analysis

General

• Add a new Flag /n to perform automated flange analysis
• Increase the number of characters in the string group of AutoPIPE.TST

Updates

• Tutorial pdf is not updated for SelectSeries3
• Wrong hyperlink is provided for Technotes FAQs
• Export Stress Isometric: Flange rating is not exported on Isometric drawing
• Online Help: Add MITI and JSME 2005 SAM analysis reference information
• Program does not open models with lower alphabet Kanji characters in model name
• MITI, JSME - model revision number updated even no changes are made to model
• Program does not Enable Hardware acceleration even if option is checked
• Result grid does not open for Russian SNIP code
• Distributed load cannot be deleted if last point is bend.
• Reassign the keyboard shortcuts for the connected segments dialog
• Program may crash on entering tag/material for flange/anchor
• Program runs in undefined license mode if default edition is invalid
• OnlineHelp:Search broken in reference information and modeling approach sections
• Flange analysis: Remove the password security from the material library asme2010Rotating Equip: ratio error when Manufacture Allowable Factor >1
• Flange Analysis: Unable to select certain materials from asme2010.mdb library
• Labels are missing for point, stress and allowable in result summary.
• Pipelink: Wrong unit conversion of weight value in metric units
• Fcr & Rmt values not updated in grid for Eurocode when temp changed for a range
• Center of Gravity option is not available for ASME NC/ND code
• Export JSM should use EC Framework dependencies from a release version
• Warning message about D/t ratio list pipes and message number only
• Incorrect virtual anchor lengths calculated for units other than English
• Cannot add harmonic load case to a model with no harmonic load case
• Scale factors 1.0E6 and larger cannot be entered in time history location file
• Add option to perform flange analysis to ASME VIII Division 1 or 2

System Requirements

Platform: AutoPIPE is designed to run on the following platforms/operating systems. At a minimum, your computer should meet the minimum requirements for that system; for example, the amount of RAM required by AutoPIPE depends on the RAM requirements of the environment in which you will be working:
- Windows XP Professional SP2 or later OR
- Windows Vista Business or higher
- Windows 7 Professional or higher
Hard disk space: Approximately 250 MB
Graphics Card: OpenGL 3D graphics supported
Processor: Intel Pentium III or higher
RAM: minimum 256 MB
Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or greater
Network Considerations
Network drives are only supported for data files.
AutoPIPE software must be installed on a local client workstation.
AutoPIPE data files (*.DAT) must have full read/write access to be opened and edited.

Comments, Questions, and Answers about Save Default Settings:

Q1. What start up settings can be customized to be automatically set when a new model is created?

Answer: From AutoPIPE online help:

The Tools/Model Options/Save Defaults command allows the user to save all customized system parameters in the current model as defaults for all newly created models in the current directory using the File/New menu option. Options which are saved in the defaults file (AUTOPIPE.DFL) include the General, Edit, and Results Tools/Model Options dialogs. If a new model is created in a working directory, the defaults file in the working directory will be used first. If the defaults file does not exist in the working directory, then the defaults file in the program directory (if existing) will be used instead.Note: To revert to the original AutoPIPE defaults for a new model, delete the AUTOPIPE.DFL file from the AutoPIPE program directory.

As a suggestion, create Template files. Another words, similar to using MS Word, create template files to be used when  starting a new document, in AutoPIPE, create various starter models for a specific project with all the PipeID, Load cases, number of thermal cycles, piping code, Tool Model Options settings, etc... already set, save it using File> Model Management> Save Archive command as a APC file in a project folder, and when someone needs to create a new model, copy the model from the project folder to a new location, use File> Model Management> Open Archive, save the file as a new model and start working.

Q2. Is it possible to save Pipe IDs between models?

Answer: No, you cannot save PipeID's directly to another model.

However, suggest creating a master model. In this master model create short runs of pipe that will have verious different PipeID associated with them. When working in a new model, Import this master model  into the current model thereby automatically creating the PipeID's to match the imported piping.

Q3. Can I import combinations between files?

Answer: Yes, on the Tools> Combinations> press the "Combination Options" button, near the bottom of the listing is a command "Import Combination File".

Another menthod, model XYZ.DAT has a list of combination that you want to use in model ABC.DAT. Confirm the same load cases and analysis sets are in both models. After confirmation, close AutoPIPE and perform the following:  open the folder where XYZ.DAT file is located and copy XYZ.CMB file to the folder where model ABC.DAT is located, rename the copied file in the new folder location as ABC.CMB. Start AtuoPIPE, the combinations should be available.

Note: the CMB filename must match exactly the same as the DAT filename (except for the file extension)  for this file manipulation to work. 

Q4.

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!

Issue #1:

The following is found in the MSG log file:

*** ERROR: INVALID THICKNESS GIVEN. PIPE IGNORED.
*** ERROR: UNSUPPORTED OR UNRECOGNIZED ELEMENT TAG.

Solution #1 :

After converting PCF file to NTL file with the AutoPIPE translator, open the NTL files in any text editor program,  search for all occurrence of "PIPE", the 2nd entry is supposed to be the wall thickness (Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Search Tab> enter "PIPE - Pipe Data" (include the quotes), press List Topics button, double click on the selected topic from the list provided to see more information). AutoPIPE does not allow a negative wall thickness. Remove all the -ve signs (ex "-9.00" should be "9.00",save the file, and open in AutoPIPE.

Solution #2:

After converting PCF file to NTL file with the AutoPIPE translator, open the NTL files in any text editor program,  search for all occurrence of "COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE4", this value should start with a  number (ex. “COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE4 204-AFRA-0300”,  or “COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE4 600-FPA-0800”). The following is NOT acceptable: “COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE4 -0011-0011”, notice the first character was a “-“ character instead of a number. Per this example, insert a valid number before "-0011-0011".

Issue #2

The following is found in the MSG log file:

*** ERROR: MATERIAL FILE NOT FOUND.

Answer: Be sure that the material file (xxx.LIB) specified on the PCF translator dialog screen is actually in the AutoPIPE directory folder. If not, select a material library that is in the folder.

Example:On the PCF translator dialog screen, material library = B313-12, AutoPIPE 9.5.x and lower does not have ASME B31.3 2012 piping code or material LIB file. Therefore, must change PCF material library to a LIB file available in the respective version of AutoPIPE.

Issue #3

The following is found in the MSG log file:

*** ERROR: INVALID DIAMETER GIVEN. PIPE IGNORED

Answer: From reading the complete error message:

*** LAST NODE PROCESSED: 36  
PIPE PIPE4               0.000SSTD           0.000
*** ERROR: INVALID DIAMETER GIVEN. PIPE IGNORED.

AutoPIPE needs to have a value for pipe dia. >0.000.

Avoidance: open NTL file in any text editor (i.e. NotePAD), search for the indicated node point (ex. 36), should find following:

RUN  36                  0.000     0.246     0.000
RVER 1.7
PIPE PIPE4               0.000SSTD           0.000
    *A106-A        
    *                    0.000     0.000     0.000

Increase pipe size>0.000, can always change final pipe size inside of AutoPIPE, set default pipe size to 2.000 as shown below:

RUN  36                  0.000     0.246     0.000
RVER 1.7
PIPE PIPE4               2.000SSTD           0.000
    *A106-A        
    *                    0.000     0.000     0.000

Save model file and try to open with AutoPIPE.

The following section will contain questions and answers pertaining to modeling vessels and/or nozzles in AutoPIPE.

Item #1:

 Could you please advise how to properly model a nozzle at the dished end. We have modeled using nozzle flexibilty option (using "spherical" in flexibility method) Length = head thickness. Then we triedwith the "user" input in the flexibility method using the stiffness values from the "spherical" option but the results are completely different between using "spherical" and "user" selection.

Answer:

As you already know the nozzle flexibilities calculated for a Spherical head are Radial and Bending stiffness of the nozzle, where  User flexibilities fields are Radial, Circumferential, and Longitudinal stiffness of the nozzle. In the background, AutoPIPE use flexible joint elements to model a nozzle.

The stiffness calculations for Nozzles connected to cylindrical vessels are more sensitive to diameter of the pipe.

The difference with your modeling is to be sure that the  Radial direction is the same for both User and Spherical stiffness's, and that Spherical Bending values/directions matches the User's Cir & Long values/directions.

Consider the following, if you are using the flexibility method = User, what direction is Rad, Cir, Long  given global X, Y, & Z. In AutoPIPE a vessel is modeled as a pipe component. So the program does not know which direction a nozzle element Rad, Cir, Long is until you specify the direction of the vessel.

Direction of vessel = Global Y, that means Long. is Global Y and Rad. & Cir are set to Global X or Z.

Direction of vessel = Global X or Z, That mean Rad. is set to Global Y, Long. is set to Global X or Z and Cir is set to Global axis left over.

Again, by defining  the nozzle element vessel direction, you are setting direction for Long and consequently Rad and Cir. 

Item #2:

What is the best method of evluating a nozzle load to see if they exceed manufacture stress requirement limits?

Answer:  Insert a Reference Point to Evaluate Equipment Loads

Use the Insert > Xtra data > Reference Node feature to define reference points to evaluate loads at vessels or rotating equipment.

Works in either Global or local coordinate systems. So anytime the nozzle is at a skewed angle to the vessel and the allowable loads at the nozzle are given relative to the nozzle axis then use the local coordinate axis system.

You can define multiple "Reference Points" at any point.

HINT: Useful for evaluating in-line pump nozzles and manufacturer stated limits on vessels or equipment.

Item #3:

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!

You would like simply to rename the segment after D to show up as A (get sequence like D, A, H, B etc..) or get logical order A, B, C, D etc.

For segments re-order check under drop menu Edit > Segment > Reorder . In this dialog you can reorder segments, by typing in numbers in the Order column and clicking the Re-order button will Re-Name the segments. E.g. for 2 segments A and B which appear as order 1 and 2 respectively. To make segment A be B and vice versa, simply enter Seg A order = 3 or higher than Seg B order = 2. Clicking the Reorder button will re-sort the segment naming.

The operating condition is not generated by the program default, I was merely following your assumption. The manifold is subsea so the operating condition have to take hydrodynamic loadings and external tie-in loads into account... What do I need to look for then?

Download the attached document for complete instructions to Download, Install, and License AutoPIPE XM 08.05.xx.xx - 08.06.xx.xx.

See the following WIKI for addtional data:

http://communities.bentley.com/products/pipe_stress_analysis/w/pipe_stress_analysis__wiki/10512.aspx

Download the attached document for complete instructions to Download, Install, and License AutoPIPE V8i 08.09.xx.xx - 09.05.xx.xx

See the following WIKI for addtional data:

http://communities.bentley.com/products/pipe_stress_analysis/m/pipe_stress_analysis_gallery/267466.aspx

Problem:

How do I download, install, and license AutoPIPE?

Answer:

Select the appropriate link below based on the version of AutoPIPE being installed:

1. AutoPIPE 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3

2. AutoPIPE XM 08.05.xx.xx - 08.06.xx.xx

3. AutoPIPE V8i 08.09.xx.xx - 09.05.xx.xx

4. AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.00.15 and higher

Note: If application reverts to demo mode:

A. Confirm the following applications are installed for the respective version of AutoPIPE 
(note: each of the following software needs to be installed separately, they are not installed automatically):

1. AutoPIPE 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3

Plant Security

2. AutoPIPE XM 08.05.xx.xx - 08.06.xx.xx

License Managment Tool

Plant Security

Bentley Gateway

Bentley IEG

3. AutoPIPE V8i 08.09.xx.xx - 09.05.xx.xx

License Managment Tool

Bentley IEG

4. AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.00.15 and higher

License Managment Tool

 B. Select this link for added 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!

Topics under the heading should be based on:

Release notes, Hardware related issues, Download, Installer issues. Missing components, short cuts, user access rights etc.

1. Bentley AutoPIPE Release Notes

2. How do I download, install, and license AutoPIPE?

3. Installing AutoPIPE on an untested Operating System, (i.e. Win 8)

4. Hardware Related Issues

5. Performing a silent installation

6. Install multiple versions of AutoPIPE on the same computer

7. For AutoPIPE V8i 09.05.xx.xx and lower; install Bentley IEG First

8. Reassociate AutoPIPE's DAT file extension to execute the program when double selected

9. Installing and running AutoPIPE on a computer with MS Bitlocker

10.  

11.  

Problem:

AutoPIPE 6.xx:Download, install, license

How to download, install, and license AutoPIPE 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3?

TR Number: None
Product: AutoPIPE
Version: 06.xx.xx
Area: General, installation
Problem ID#:  76344

Answer:

 Perform the following procedure:

Note: If installing older version of application on a new OS, please refer to folloing WIKI page for addtional information.

Download:

AutoPIPE 6.0 cannot be downloaded from the Bentley Web site, please submit a service ticket requesting the application.

Install:

a. Install Plant CAE - AutoPIPE - 06.03.00.11 using all the default settings. Should install to C:\Apipewin (Do not start the application)

b. Because each version of AutoPIPE installs a pre-bundled Plant Security manager, delete/uninstall the following appliations from the computer: Plant security manager and Rebis security. Also remove the respective folders on the c:\ drive.

c. Download and install Plant security - see license file link below

d. Download and install Bentley IEG - see license file link below

e. Reboot the computer

License:

Please see the attached document: AutoPIPE 6.x license.zip

See Also

Bentley AutoPIPE

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

Comments or Corrections?

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the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!

Problem:

How to Download, Install, License, and Update AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.xx.xx?

Answer:

Step #1: Log onto the Bentley Web Site

If you are part of the QA&R program, any installation from a downloaded file for AutoPIPE or ATS is strictly forbidden and does not constitute a valid installation or verification. All QA&R user must install the applications from the CDs received from Bentley systems QA&R manager

1. Open internet explorer web site http://selectservices.bentley.com/en-US/

A. Select "Support & Services" Tab

B. Select "Support"

C. Select “Software Downloads” 

D. Log into web site.

Note:  If you do not have a current log, in please contact your local Bentley site administrator who can assist you with the correct information and permissions.

Step #2: Download AutoPIPE V8i Program

1. In the “Search By:” area, Select radio button next to “Product”, and select “AutoPIPE Products” from drop down list

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2. In the “Filter By” area, “Files Posted within last”, change from “6 months” to “ALL”.

3. Press the “Search” button at the bottom of the web site

4. Select the version of AutoPIPE to download by placeing a check in the box next to the name and confirm that any dependencies have also been selected.

Note: The following screen shot may show different versions then currently available, but the steps to download
are the same. Select a version to download. If you do not see check boxs next to the applications, you do not have download rights. Contact Bentley BRC or your account manager to discuss your options.

Note: Far right column notifies you of the OS for which the application is certified on. Installing the application on any other OS will be at your own risk and will not be supported

5. Scroll to the bottom of the web page, press “Continue” button located in the bottom right corner.

6. Select Delivery method, Default Download, you can chose Download or Burn CD (an official CD will be mailed). Press “Continue” button

A. Download Procedure

a. Selec the Radio button for "Download" and press "Continue" button.

b. Read the Legal Terms of Use statement. If you agree, press the “Accept” button.

c. Then press the “Advanced Download Manager” button. Provide pathname to download the fil, and finally press the “Start Download” button.  

Note: Sometimes users are unable to download software from Bentley SELECTservices website by clicking on the link ‘Download’. Here are the steps which should help:

i. Turn off a pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer by going to Tools-> Pop-up Blocker -> Turn Off Pop-up Blocker

ii. Add www.bentley.com to Trusted Sites in IE by going to Tools -> Internet Options -> Security -> Trusted Sites -> Sites

iii. Change a security level for this webpage to Low in IE by going to Tools -> Internet Options -> Security -> Trusted Sites -> Custom level… and change drop down list to Low.

B. Burn DVD(s) Procedure

a. Selec the Radio button for "Download" and press "Continue" button.

b. Provide shipping information, and press the “Complete” button. The disk will be manufactured and sent by mail to the address provided in due time.

7. Other applications required to complete an installation an duse the software:

a. Select Server V8 XM

Step #3: Download AutoPIPE V8i Program Updates

AutoPIPE updates are created as needed. Notification of these updates are included in a Bentley Press release or Newsletter which is sent to those who have signed up to receive Select Newstream for Plant products. 

 Otherwise, it is the end users responsibility to periodically check the following location for product updates

1. Use the instructions above to log on the Bentley web site and navigate to the Support Download web page.

2. In the Search By area, Select radio button next to “Product”, and select “AutoPIPE Products” from drop down list

3. In the Filter By section, change "Download Category" to "Enhancements and Updates", and “Files Posted within last” to “ALL”

4. Press the “Search” button at the bottom of the web site

5. Place a check in the box next to the name and confirm that any dependencies have also been selected.

6. Press “Continue” button

7. Select Delivery method, follow steps above for procedure to Download or Burn DVD(s). 

Step #4: Install AutoPIPE V8i 9.6.x.x

Note: For those installing the application on Win 7 please see "Installing AutoPIPE on Win 7" section below before continuing,

1. This procedure assumes that Select Server XM has been install and configured, If not please contact the license group to assist you.

2. Must log onto user's computer with full Administration rights.

3. Suggest that AutoPIPE V8i is installed while accepting all the default settings.

a. 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.

b. If you have already installed AutoPIPE V8i, using add/remove programs uninstall:
" all previous versions of AutoPIPE
" PCF to NTL translator
" ADLPipe to NTL translator
" Bentley STRAIT

c. Navigate to the EXE file download using the procedure above.

Default:  C:\Downloads \Bentley \

d. Double click on the "ap09060015en.exe" to start the installation process.

Note: Be patient while the application is installing as it is checking to verify programs already installed, verifying drive space, etc.. there may be periods when it appears nothing is happening. Give the system time. In the event the installation stops a warning / error will be presented. Just follow the prompts and be patient. Highly recommended that all applications are closed during the installation process. On average it will take 6-8 min to install everything.

Wait for the application... it is working in the back ground

the following may or maynot appear,  just press OK button

e. Finished, with AutoPIPE install, continue with next section, Step #5: Licensing, before starting the application.

Installing AutoPIPE on Win 7

Only perform these steps if installing on Windows 7 and the default setting above did not work, otherwise continue to next section:

Windows 7 has some features and settings that may need to be adjusted in order to install / use AutoPIPE V8i correctly. Please see the following one or more suggestions.

1. Platforms supported: Windows 7 Professional or higher (application will not function correctly on other
         version of windows)
2. Install to the default locations (do not select a different installation drive location, known issue to crash
         the installer)
3. Modify Setup Properties: Compatibility mode.

• Download AutoPIPE V8i to your local computer hard drive.
• Log on with admin privileges.
• Go to the folder where the "ap09060015en.exe" to  is located. 
• Right click on EXE file and select ‘Properties’
• On the compatibility tab. Select the option ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select "Windows XP SP2", press "Change settings for all users" and click OK to close this dialog.

d. Modify Compatibility settings: Run program as Admin

• First try Step #3 above, if does not work, open the same dialog above, and also check on “Run this program as an administrator”.

• Try the installation process again.

e. Error occurs when installing:
      Unhandled Exception Error number 0x80040707:

If you're getting this error message as part of an installation or upgrade routine, here's one of the easiest ways to circumvent the problem:

• Go to the directory that holds the file for launching the installation
  (for example, C:\Downloads\Bentley\ap09060015en.exe).
• Right-click on the installation file and select “Run As Administrator”.
• Uncheck the box that says “Protect My Computer And Data From Unauthorized Activity”, and click OK button.
• Alternatively, if you're running this installation from a CD, you may need to simply clean the CD and try the installation again.
• Another possibility for resolving this error is to run Windows Update on the system before running the installation routine. Reference: http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100‐10878_11‐5252325.html

f. Turn off DATA execution

Turn off data execution protection before installation of AutoPIPE

• Right click on My Computer and choose Properties. Then click on the Advanced tab, Performance, and then Settings.

g. Inspect background processes

Some applications that are running in the background may cause problems when trying to install the application. Verify the following types are turned off during the installation process:

• File Management software
• Virus protection software

Note: If you are still having installation problems on Win 7 after trying all the above suggestions, please send your computer’s information.

Start> Programs>Accessories> System Tools> System Information. After the program has been opened, select File> Save> save file and send me a copy of systemname.NFO file for inspection.

Also, perform the following: start DOS command, c:\> Dir /s /o /ogne>systemname.txt, send me a copy of
the systemname.txt for review. This file may be large and can be shrunk by adding it to a ZIP file.

Step #5: Set-up Licensing

1. After the installation was completed the following should have appeared:
   Select the correct tye of licensing for your location and press Next button

2. Enter the Server Name and Site Activation key EXACTLY, then press Test Connection button: 

If the following appears,  GREAT... continue to the next section by pressing OK button

However, if the following appears, confirm the internet connection, Server Name, and Site activation key are correct. If the problem still persists, then contact the Bentley Licene Department for further assistance.

 3. Select a Country from the drop down listing and press Next button

4. Screen to confirm settings from previous screens, Press Finish button.

You have completed the program installation. press the CLOSE button

Step #6: Start AutoPIPE.

1. Start AutoPIPE by double clicking on the desktop icon or from the Start Menu> Bentley Engineering>  AutoPIPE Select Series

2. when you first start the program a bunch of screens will appear:

a. AutoPIPE application screen

b. Welcome to AutoPIPE Licensing

c. Bentley AutoPIPE News feed

3. On the Bentley AutoPIPE News Feed, recommend pressing Settings button, then place a check mark for Bentely AutoPIPE & Bentley Releases.

 4. On the Welcome to AutoPIPE Licensing screen, press the radio button in front of the type of AutoPIPE version license (i.e  Standard, Advanced, or Nuclear) on your contract for the indicated SELECTserver. and press OK button.

If the program reverts to TRIAL mode or DEMO mode perform the following:

A> In AutoPIPE Select Tools> Settings License Management Tool (LMT):

B> After the program opens, ignore the information on the Activation Status tab and select the 2nd tab License Checkout, Is AutoPIPE listed with available more than 0 as sown below?:

If not, first check Tools> Options>  confirm your Server Name, Site Activation Key, press Test Connection button. A message should appear "SELECTserver and Activation Key verified.". If Not, contact your Bentley On site Admin, or the Bentley License Department. Some one needs to check your server for user application restrictions or missing software.

C> After this has been fixed, back in AutoPIPE, select Tools> Settings> Edition> select one radio button in front of version of the program listed in your LMT that has more than 0 available: AutoPIPE Standard, AutoPIPE PLUS, or AutoPIPE Nuclear.

 Note: If your license contract has the add features, KHK2 or Stress ISO, and wish to add that feature, you can also select those radio buttons in addition to the AutoPIPE version radio button.

After pressing OK button, the application will look at your License Management Tool, check available license for the product selected, if available, check out the license, reducing the available pool licenses by 1, and the application will be ready for you to use. To verify the application has a valid license, the top application bar will have one of the following:

HOWEVER, if a valid license was not found available, the application will revert to DEMO mode, as indicated by:

If revert to demo,

1. Verify AutoPIPE version selected above matches the license available in Tools> Settings> License
         Management Tools> Product list.
2. Verify license is available, Tools> Settings> License Management Tools> available column next to product selected
3. Verify the internet connection and server connection.
4. Verify Select Server XM Dashboard Settings (i.e. Application restrictions, user restrictions, etc...) http://selectserver.bentley.com/bss/admin/

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. Can see thru the application to the  desktop:

Fix: Please try the following suggestions (#3 fixes most occurrences):

a. Does the computer meet the minimum requirements? See help> Contents> Bentley AutoPIPE> Getting Started> Installation andAuthorization> Installation> System requirements

b. Change hardware acceleration inside AutoPIPE, View> Setting> Uncheck Enable hardware acceleration.

c. Change computer display properties:

If running:

WinXP :

Change computer display properties: Control Panel> Display> Settings tab> Advanced button> Troubleshoot Tab> select hardware acceleration = none. Then try to open a model in AutoPIPE.

Win7:

1. Choose Start > Control Panel.

2. Double click Personalization and select Display Settings.

3. Click Advanced Settings.

4. Click Change Settings on the Troubleshooting tab.

5. Move the Hardware Acceleration slider to None.

6. Click Apply and then click OK to accept the new setting and close the dialog box.

7.Click OK to close the Display Properties dialog box

If the dialog is grayed out, your video card will not let you change the setting, contact your graphic card manufacture and request a procedure to disable graphic acceleration update graphics card driver.

d. Does the computer meet the minimum requirements? See help> Contents> Bentley AutoPIPE> Getting Started> Installation and Authorization> Installation> System requirements

e. Change hardware acceleration inside AutoPIPE, View> Setting> Uncheck Enable hardware acceleration.

f. Change computer display properties: Control Panel> Display> Settings tab> Advanced button> Troubleshoot Tab> select hardware acceleration = none.

g. Control Panel> Display> Appearance> Effects> "Use transition effects for menus and tooltips " should be unchecked

h. Update computer’s OPENGL display drivers.

i. Disable virus protection or document management applications, and then try to run the program. Some software are reporting high CPU usage on PCs running windows.

2. Application Crashes on start-up

A. When you receive the following message:

“AutoPIPE application has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.”

The error also indicates that further details about the error can be obtained by clicking a link. Clicking the link displays an error report that lists atioglx.dll as the offending library. This library is used by ATI graphics card.

Solution: Upgrading the graphics driver or reducing the graphics card hardware acceleration. See  “Change computer display properties” above.

3. Visual Fortan run-time error; forrtl: sever (9) permission to access file denied

During installation or while using the application the following error appears:

The problem with reading/writing this file can be caused by

a. User having no access to this folder (folder is read only)

b. File is read only, check file properties

c. No disk space on drive C: where temp folder is located

d. Change settings in the antivirus to exclude AutoPIPE and also .UND files.

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!

Problem:

The following appears when I open  a model:

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Error
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  E723-23:  System is not complete for analysis purposes     
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OK  
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How to resolve?

Answer:

 Must review the entire model looking for incomplete components, using the Solid model view feature, look for transparent pipe, typically bends such as the following:

This bend point radius is too large. The bend's Near or Far point would occur outside of the next node point, (ex. B76 above). Or the origin point of a segment is a bend that is not configured with a Near point as shown above (ex. B16)

Options:

a. reduce the bend radius so the entire bend can be displayed with the space allowed befor the next node point.

b. Or, select the bend point and press Modify> Convert Point to > choose Point. However, then you will encure another warning message, 90 deg kink in pipe that will need to be addressed.

c.  Or, select the bend point and press Modify> Convert Point to > choose Tee, and then add a third segment to complete the tee.

d. Or insert a short pipe segment before the point to provide directionality for the entire bend to be displayed.

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!

Topics under the heading should be based on Error messages found in AutoPIPE:

1. Application Error - 0xc0150002 

2. E15-13:   PXD file is needed for accessing AutoPLANT data in this model Please place PXD and PXH files in same directory as DAT file.

3. E90-21: Analysis results do not exist

4. E175-28:  Error in velocity profile specification

5. E512-65: the model cannot be opened

6. E522-33:  Cannot complete the paste operation

7. E723-23:  System is not complete for analysis purposes

8. E726-104: Zero length not allowed at beam XX

9. E732-3: Not enough clearance to fit bend xxx

10. E751-1 Tee type gt 8 or lt 1. SIF not calculated
    

11. E801-1: FATAL ERROR: Unstable System

12. E801-3:   No static load cases specified

13. E801-11: Fatal Error: no mass in the system

14. E801-135: Number of analysis nodes exceeds maximum limit of 10000 nodes

15. E951-3:   Expecting real input. Re-enter
    
    Answer:  insert a valid value into the current filed before selecting a different cell / OK button. 

16. E962-1:   File read error, please contact BENTLEY

17.