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. After import, how to fix piping that are not all connected? -> Example #1 -> Example #2 b. AutoCAD DWG / DXF or MS Excel (*.xls) c. AutoDesk REVITmep d. Bentley AutoPlant / OpenPLANT (PXF ) -> PXF Import : CADAP.MAP Options e. Bentley HAMMER f. Bentley Microstation g. Bentley PlantSPACE (PSDS) h. Bentley ProStructures i. Bentley Sacs j. Bentley STAAD Using PipeLink k. CAD (general) To Stress Integration l. Caesar (cii) m. CAEPipe or Kpipe n. PipeNet o. PDMS (Plant Design Management System) using I-Sketch, I-Run or Spoolgen -> PDMS using I-Sketch, I-Run or Spoolgen -> PDMS using cii file format p. PTC Creo q. SAP 2000 model file r. TRIMBLE PIPEDESIGNER 3D Item #3, Export Issues: Export AutoPIPE Batch (NTL) Interface between Projectwise and AutoPIPE AutoPLANT (PXF) - Geometry/Results AutoCAD (DXF) Caesar II neutral (*.cii) PDMS Compatible XML (*.xml) Isogen (*.pcf) JSpace Model (*.jsm) DGN Model (*.dgn) Export to LiCAD (*.txt) Input Database (*.mdb) Results Database (*.mdb) Nozzle Loads to AutoPIPE Nozzle (*.pxf) Nozzle Loads to AutoPIPE Vessel (*.xml) Model to STAAD Using PipeLink (*.pipelink) I-model --> Axis orientation when exporting an I-model --> Do I have to use I-model when exporting a DGN File from AutoPIPE for clash detection PipeLINK to SACS: SACS can read the PipeLink export file that was originally for STAAD See Also Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Import and Export - AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 01. Unable to export SACS 11.0 model to AutoPIPE, why?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Import Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version July. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: SACS 11.0 : transferring .pipelink file from SACS to Autopipe seems impossible, because SACS can’t open the .pipelink file (see figure below). Do you have any idea about that ? Solution: Switch to Precede 32bit. In the SACS Executive Settings: See Also Insert> Model From Bentley SACS using PipeLink Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 15. On some computers, dialog do not appear correctly when opened in AutoPIPE CONNECT v.11.00.00.22, why?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version March. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: On some computers, dialog (ex. Nozzle, Tee, Support, etc..) do not appear correctly when opened in AutoPIPE CONNECT v.11.00.00.22, why? How to fix it? Solution: On Windows 7 if basic or high contrast theme* is selected, following dialogs may not render correctly and end up displaying all input fields in a single row. - Insert/Modify Support - Insert/Modify Tee - Insert/Modify Nozzle - Insert/Modify Rotating Equipment Note 1: This issue is reproduced when default windows theme is set to any of the basic and high contrast themes. e.g. Windows 7 Basic Avoidance From the Start menu select the Control Panel Select Appearance and Personalization, then press Change the theme Select from any of the default Aero themes displayed. e.g. Windows 7 Note 2: This issue is not repeatable in Windows 8 or later versions. This issue has been Logged under: TFS-D570117: Several program input dialogs do not render correctly on Windows 7 when basic or high contrast themes are used Fixed in: AutoPIPE CONNECT 11.01 and higher. If the above steps does not resolve the issue when using AutoPIPE CONNECT v. 11.0.0.22 then please log a Bentley Service Request mentioning this site and ask for new software installation download. Install Software: Download software using web link in Service Request reply from technical support. Completely uninstall AutoPIPE CONNECT 11.00.00.22 Install new software downloaded above. Start using application. See Also Graphics Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: Flange analysis per EN 1591-1
Hi Bilal, I think using EN 13445 annex G makes sense in some way as you are doing the same with ASME (sec VIII Div 1 appendix 2). Im not that familiar with annex G so I should review it in order to see how much it compares to EN 1591-1, however they will probably be the same. As we dont own AP vessel I cant test that. Do you have any timescheme/schedule or timeline when this enhancement could it be incorporated? Right now this is one of the major drawbacks for me of using AutoPIPE in combination with european design codes and standards.
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Forum Post: RE: Flange analysis per EN 1591-1
PS: is there a link to this ER (Enhancement Request) where one can track the status of the request? And perhaps also see other ER's?
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Wiki Page: "License Management Tool" Messages displayed in AutoPIPE
Be mindful of what type account one has and the editions being used. See Also Warnings, Errors, Crashed, Confirm Messages in AutoPIPE Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Warnings, Errors, Crashed, Confirm Messages in AutoPIPE
From time to time something will happen where AutoPIPE may display a message pop-up text box. Most of these typical warnings are categorized by the text box labels below, select the hyper link to see detailed information about each of these different message types: AutoPIPE Application Crashed / freezes Warning Error Errors that occurred when installing application Errors that occur when importing PXF files into AutoPIPE Confirm Bentley AutoPIPE Visual Fortran run-time errors autopipe.exe Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library New Case Failed AutoPIPE Report Viewer Note Bolts* Flange* Unable to Import the Excel File Bentley.lictransmit for Windows AutoPIPE Licensing License Management Tool If your message is not found in these categories, please contact technical support and log your issue. be sure to include your model and exact steps to reproduce the error message. Note: See the following document for typical " Windows System Error Codes (exit codes) Description ". See Also Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: "An Error has occured while attempting to verify the server and activation key" message appeared when activating AutoPIPE, why?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: License Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version July. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: The following message appeared when when activating the license for AutoPIPE: Why and how to avoid it? Solution: This generic message occurred because of a problem with trying to communicate from the computer to the server location. There could be any number of reasons causing this message to be displayed. Try each of the following suggestions below: 1. Remove all blank spaces. When entering the Server name and Site Activation key in the respective fields confirm that there are no extra spaces before or after the typed information: Example: Arrow in image below is pointing to an extra space that should be removed. Workaround: Start by placing the cursor at the beginning of the server name, then press the DEL keyboard key to confirm no space(s) are present. Keep pressing DEL key until first character was deleted then use undo command one time so first character of server name reappears. Next, place cursor at the end of the server name and press Back keyboard key to confirm no space(s) are present. Keep pressing Back key until last character was deleted, then use undo command one time so last character of server name reappears. Repeat process above on the Site Activation Key field. 2. Confirm information entered is correct The Server name and Site Activation key need to be entered exactly as it appears on your Bentley communication document. If there is a single wrong type character or space the Test connection button will fail. Confirm every character in each field is 100% correct. Default Hosted Server Name = selectserver.bentley.com 3. Confirm computer connection to internet / intranet A Hosted SelectSERVER or Deployed SelectSERVER would only be available through a valid internet / intranet connection. If the connection is not working then a message would be displayed when pressing the Test connection, OK, or Apply button. Confirm computer connection to the internet / intranet. Perform a test, open the following web site: www.bentley.com 4. Firewalls Firewalls vary from site to site and are managed by your internal support team. It is not prudent to attempt to list all of the possible firewall developers and provided explicit details on their configurations. The rule of thumb is to have your internal support team make exceptions to the listed sites if there is a communication issue to the Bentley backend servers. 5. PROXY SERVERS The LMT has a section for proxy configurations that can be brought into the mix if necessary. With LMT opened, from the menu at the top select TOOLS >OPTIONS Then select the Proxy Configuration tab. The proxy information specific to your site can be entered here. The LMT does not decide how your proxy functions. We are just providing parameters to allow the application to function within and through your network topology and environment. If there is some internal issue that still does not allow the application to function through the environment you can also create PROXY EXCEPTIONS for the Bentley sites defined about. They are all necessary for proper communication and maintenance of the SELECTServer application. Please note that Bentley recommends that you configure using the DNS names. Due to global policies the IP address may vary due to location and can change because of backend load balancing. This information is not visible or editable by you. Using the DNS name allows your environment to adjust to any network adjustments implemented by Bentley's internal support networking team. 6. Enable User HTTPS (SSL) Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is the secure version of HTTP, the protocol over which data is sent between your browser and the website that you are connected to. The 'S' at the end of HTTPS stands for 'Secure'. It means all communications between your browser and the website are encrypted. HTTPS is often used to protect highly confidential online transactions Important, ONLY enable this feature if your company uses this otherwise leave it unchecked. 7. Bentley Hosted Server is Unavailable There are rare occasions that Bentley SelectSERVER status may be offline. This type of event should only be for a short period of time. Contact Bentley Systems license department to confirm Bentley SelectSERVER status. Contact Bentley by Phone: Corporate Headquarters 685 Stockton Drive Exton, PA 19341, United States 1-800-BENTLEY ( 1-800-236-8539 ) Outside the United States +1 610-458-5000 More local offices see Bentley Phone Queue listing for more details when calling What if none of the solutions above fix the problem? If after trying all the solutions above do not allow LMT to connect to the Hosted / Deployed SelectSERVER then perform the following. step #1: Close all AutoPIPE products. Step #2. Open LMT Step #3: Select Tools> Options> select Error Logging tab: a. Confirm Enable logging is checked ON. b. Use Change button to place log in easy to find location (example: user desktop/ new folder) c. Confirm All boxes are checked ON. d. Press OK button step #4: Start AutoPIPE Step #5: Now Close AutoPIPE Step #6: Open LMT, select Tools> Options> select Error Logging tab and Uncheck "Enable Logging" . Step #7: Close LMT, goto folder location where log file was saved to and send " licdebug.log " file for review. See Also "License Management Tool" Messages Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: Water Surface and Sea Level
Hello Logeswaran, On the Wave Load dialog, Wave - Elev value will tell the application at what vertical height the water surface is located. This can be any value and is regardless of Y or Z axis set to vertical. Then the Depth on this dialog will measure from the vertical location establishing the water surface down to the sea floor. Your have the following choices. 1. Open each wave load case and move your Water elevation and depth to new values or 2. Select piping and move up / down to correlate to the correct water seafloor level. Hope this answers your question. Bentley is currently working to get a list of key performance indicators (KPI) for an upcoming analytical insights capability for AutoPIPE. We would like to hear from our users on what KPIs they have interest in. Please fill out this survey here to help us understand your needs. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Product Advantage Group Analyst AutoPIPE Product Line Bentley Systems, Inc. =================================================== AutoPIPE On-Demand Training – CLICK HERE YouTube - Bentley Pipe Stress - Subscribe Linked IN – CLICK HERE ===================================================
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Forum Post: RE: Flange analysis per EN 1591-1
Hello HVN, At this time there is no link to this enhancement. However it is on scheduled to be included in AutoPIPE 11.2. A complete list of published enhancement and defect requests are available to QA users . A limited list is available on WIKI here . A logged Service request can be linked to an single enhancement / defect so when that an email will be automatically sent to you notifying of an released version with your requested item included. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Product Advantage Group Analyst AutoPIPE Product Line Bentley Systems, Inc. ===================================================
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Forum Post: RE: Bowing Temperature on sloped horizontal pipes
Hello Denis, Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Bentley AutoPIPE> Command Reference> Load Commands> Thermal Group> Thermal Bowing> Maximum inclination for horizontal pipe |DY|/L hyperlink This should answer your question completely. Bentley is currently working to get a list of key performance indicators (KPI) for an upcoming analytical insights capability for AutoPIPE. We would like to hear from our users on what KPIs they have interest in. Please fill out this survey here to help us understand your needs. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Product Advantage Group Analyst AutoPIPE Product Line Bentley Systems, Inc. =================================================== AutoPIPE On-Demand Training – CLICK HERE YouTube - Bentley Pipe Stress - Subscribe Linked IN – CLICK HERE ===================================================
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Wiki Page: 11. Why does Max Ratio = 0.00 and Notes = Fail for flange in AutoPIPE Flange analysis module?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Nov. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem: Why does Max Ratio = 0.00 and Notes = Fail for flange in AutoPIPE Flange analysis module? Example: And Report Shows: A N S I F L A N G E C H E C K Point Load Reaction Force Moment Press. (MPa ) Press. name combination (mm ) (N ) (N.m ) Actual Allow. Ratio ------ ---------------------- -------- ------- -------- ------- ------- ------- AO02 Class = 150 (B16.5 2009), Material Group = 1.1 (^^^)NOTE: The allowable pressure for all load combinations have been modified from the original B16.5 data. The allowable pressure has been defined by the user. Why and how to Avoid it? Solution: There could be a number of reasons for this to occur. This may be an iterative operation requiring more than one solution listed below: Solution #1: Confirm that on the Non-Code combination dialog that all combinations have the Print flag enabled / checked ON. Open Flange Analysis module and press the Analyze button again. If all the other flange information is completed than the Max Ratio should be grater than 0.00 Solution #2: Using AutoPIPE v.10.01.00.08 where Flanges max ratio was blank and physically connected to a valve or have any type of extra data assigned may be affected by a known error; Defect 263628 see here . Follow suggested Avoidance steps on linked WIKI page. See Also Flange Analysis Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: Bowing Temperature on sloped horizontal pipes
[Doosan Babcock Classification – DOOSAN- PUBLIC ] Hi Mike, Thanks for the reply but unfortunately I do not have a copy of Autopipe to view the help file. I was just interested in this because I have an input text file which states a bowing temperature but I thought there could be a case that it only applies to horizontal pipes. Could you confirm or otherwise whether bowing applies to sloped lines? Regards Denis
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Forum Post: RE: Flange analysis per EN 1591-1
Hi Mike, thanks for your input. Good to hear Bentley will be incorporating this into AutoPIPE anytime soon. Current version is 11.1, is that correct? When is v11.2 approx. set for release? Would that be before the end of this year?
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Forum Post: AutoPipe Global Coordinates & Forces/Moments Depending on Segment Direction
Hello I have recently begun developing an Excel macro for analyzing the forces and moments acting on nodes in my AutoPipe models. In going through this process I have found a peculiar behaviour that AutoPipe seems to exhibit when displaying this information and was hoping for some clarification or a way to prevent this. The direction of the forces/moments found on a node change direction (from positive to negative, or negative to positive) when I reverse the segment direction over the range that the node is located within. This seems to be very strange as shouldn't the forces/moments in the global coordinate system be completely independent of how the model has been created/oriented? Here are two screenshots showing the Gravity(1) case of the same node before and after I have reversed the segment direction: The y axis is the vertical axis in this case. So a gravity load causing a positive Force in the y direction seems incorrect anyway. To automate my Excel sheet it is very important that having the orientations of the forces/moments be correct and predictable for exporting in the results database. Can you please clarify what is causing this and how I can avoid it? TL;DR: Why are forces/moments changing from negative to positive (and vice versa) when I change segment direction while using the global coordinate system? Surely the point of the global coordinate system is that the direction of forces/moments should remain the same after making changes like that? Also, positive vertical forces being created by a gravity load? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Best regards, Gareth
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Forum Post: RE: AutoPipe Global Coordinates & Forces/Moments Depending on Segment Direction
Gareth, This is a bit tricky to wrap one's head around. The concept of exposed cross section and segment directions in AutoPIPE may provide answer to your question. If you know the program behavior, probably then you can update your excel sheet to get the desired results. Please go through the link below which provides details on a similar question. If there are further questions after going through that wiki, we can discuss them back here. https://communities.bentley.com/products/pipe_stress_analysis/w/pipe_stress_analysis__wiki/18013/05-forces-and-moments-output-results-appear-to-be-both-ve-and-ve-at-the-same-point-in-autopipe-why Regards, Bilal Shah
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Forum Post: AutoPIPE Dynamic Analysis Live Virtual Classroom Training - August 1st, 3rd & 4th!
Join Bentley's Jessica Alegre online for AutoPIPE Live Virtual Classroom Training on Dynamic Analysis ! The AutoPIPE Dynamic Analysis Learning Path includes the following courses: Modal Analysis Using AutoPIPE and Dynamic Introduction Response Spectra Analysis Using AutoPIPE Time History Analysis Using AutoPIPE - Water/Steam Hammer Time History Analysis Using AutoPIPE - Slug Flow Steam Relief Lift Analysis Using AutoPIPE Harmonic Analysis Using AutoPIPE See the Schedule and sign up here: AutoPIPE Live Virtual Classrooms . Simply filter the Product to AutoPIPE and click on the class(es) you'd like to register for!
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Wiki Page: ++Table Of Contents - AutoPIPE Wiki page
NEW User Guide - TIPs - FAQ - RSS Newsfeed AutoPIPE Enhancement, Error Report, and Wish List ATS and Batch Processing AutoPIPE QA&R program Dynamic Analysis File Management General Graphics Grids (Input & Results) GUI or MMI Import and Export Installation Release Notes / Read-me files Software notification options Libraries Licensing Loads and Load Sets Localization Modeling Modules New Features Piping codes Post Processing Printing Reports Settings StressISO Technology Productivity Capabilities Video Gallery Stress Isometric Warnings, Errors, Crashed Attend a live meeting with an AutoPIPE Analyst Technical Support Structural Analysis and Design (STAAD & RAM) Note: What Features and Piping codes are available in AutoPIPE Standard, Plus, or Nuclear? See Also Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: -NEW User Guide - TIPs - FAQ - RSS Newsfeed - AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: User Guide Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Topics here should be reviewed by all NEW AutoPIPE Users (Guide - TIPs - FAQ) » New AutoPIPE user - Suggested information » Available Tutorial - Training - Distance Learning - etc... options with Bentley AutoPIPE » AutoPIPE User interface » How Do I ..... in AutoPIPE: Table of contents » AutoPIPE's RSS Newsfeed » FAQ - AutoPIPE v9.3 and lower » FAQ - AutoPIPE v9.4 and higher - ***under construction*** » Subscribe / Unsubscribe to Newstreams (i.e. Software Release Dates, Training, etc..) » AutoPIPE Manuals » AutoPIPE Vs Caesar - User interface Note: What Features and Piping codes are available in AutoPIPE Standard, Plus, or Nuclear?
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Wiki Page: .D - Dynamic "Time History" Analysis - AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers on Dynamic Analysis Time History tab: Note: See additional information on Time history analysis on the following WIKI pages: "Fluid Transient" - AutoPIPE Load Case Water Hammer (Time History) Example - Modeling Approach in AutoPIPE "Time History" Results in AutoPIPE Item #1: What are the assumptions for a fluid transient analysis or slug flow in AutoPIPE? Item #2: On Fluid transient dialog pressing OK multiple times updates data to same value in AutoPIPE, why? Item #3: Modeling Slug flow in AutoPIPE item #4: What value would be entered into the Dynamic Time history dialog screen for "Duration"? Item #5: Anyway to run more than 4 file names at a time in a Dynamic Time History Analysis? Item #6: What Analysis Step value should be used on the Time history tab? Item #7: How to create / import a Time History file? Item #8: How many data pairs can be in an Time History *.TIH file? Item #9: Can the units of measurements be changed when creating a Time History Analysis TIH or THL file? Item #10: How to model time history on branch piping? Item #11: What integration method process is used to analyze Time History analysis? Item #12: How to evaluate DLF values considered during the dynamic analysis? Item #13: When to use or not to use the "ZPA" option when analyzing a Time History Load case in AutoPIPE? Item #14: How does the "Start Time" in a THL file affect Time history loads? See Also Dynamic Analysis in AutoPIPE Bentley AutoPIPE
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