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Wiki Page: -NEW User Guide - TIPs - FAQ - RSS Newsfeed - AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Learning Paths for AutoPIPE
All training courses are presented on Bentley's Learn server in Learning paths. A User or Learner who completes any course, whether instructor-led or self-paced, earn Learning Units which are tracked by the Learn Server and recorded to the learner's Professional Training Transcript . Learn server Home page - click here Learning paths provide the recommended sequences of courses for your products, solutions, or role to optimize your training experience. Use the learning paths to find live training and on-demand training, view course descriptions, and register. AutoPIPE Learning paths 1. Answering your CONNECT Licensing Questions 2. AutoPIPE Feature Videos 3. AutoPIPE QuickStart Paths For users that need a quick series of on-demand training videos to become acquainted with the program - click here a. Engineers using AutoPIPE for CONNECT Edition b. Engineers using AutoPIPE 4. Intermediate Modeling and Analysis Using AutoPIPE 5. LEARNing Conference 2015 - Structural Analysis and Design Transfer loads between AutoPIPE and STAAD a. Incorporating STAAD.Pro Structural Data into AutoPIPE b. Incorporating AutoPIPE Support Forces into STAAD.Pro 6. Advanced Modeling and Analysis Using AutoPIPE 7. Nuclear Modeling and Analysis using AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition 8. Tech Talks 9. Special Interest Group See Also Learning & On Demand Material Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Training - Webinar - Seminar - Conference - Learning - On Demand Learning - Product Training
Upcoming Webinars AutoPIPE Learning Path Bentley Events Industry Events for more information for more information for more information for more information CONNECT Advisor The Help > Advisor > CONNECT Advisor command launches CONNECT Advisor. CONNECT Advisor delivers Adaptive Learning Services and is designed to provide in-application contextual assistance, including recommendations, short feature and workflow videos and personalized learning paths and knowledge maps. CONNECT Advisor will increasingly leverage Azure-based machine learning, to further personalize its assistance for each Connected User. Click here for more information. On Demand Videos Click here to view list of pre-recorded videos to play on-demand (filter list by Product = AutoPIPE) Learn Paths Live Virtual classrooms - click here Learning Paths for On-Demand content - click here AutoPIPE Help Program help is a vast depository of useful information.for learning how to... - Model typical elements (Bend ,Tees, Supports, etc..) - Modeling more complex piping arrangements. (Soil, Water hammer, etc..) - Tutorials in complete details (also called Supplemental Documentation) - FAQ's - etc.. Click here for more information Bentley Communities See the following Bentley Communities web page here : Place your cursor in the Search Field and type "AutoPIPE (additional catch words) ", and press enter to see a list of entries that match your search criteria. Filter the results to just those items of interest, (i.e. forums, WIKI, etc..) See WIKI here for typical modeling approaches not mentioned in the program help. Customized Training If you require a more individual approach to training, please a. contact your salesperson, b. submit a service request, or c. contact Bentley by phone to request a meeting with an Official AutoPIPE trainer. Together you will be able to create a customized training with topics and schedule to meet your requirements. A training can be delivered in a live meeting to one or multiple people. Or, for even more personalized attention, can be delivered in person at your facility. Again please contact us to discuss your necessities. See Also Learning - On Demand Learning - Product Training NEW User Guide - TIPs - FAQ - RSS Newsfeed Bentley AutoPIPE See Also Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 01. How do I download, install, and license Bentley PULS?
Applies To Product(s): PULS Version(s): XM Area: Installation Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: How do I download, install, and license PULS? Solution: Attention: For additional information on system requirements, licensing, etc.. see the Readme document. System Requirements Processor Intel Pentium-based PC 486 or higher Operating System · Microsoft Windows Vista · Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later · Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later Internet Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or greater Memory 128 MB Hard Disk 52MB minimum free hard disk space Input Device Any industry-standard input device supported by Windows Output Device Any industry-standard output device supported by Windows Video Graphics Card Any industry-standard video card/monitor which OpenGL 3D graphics is supported PDf Reader Adobe® Acrobat Reader 5.0 or greater Step #1: Download PULS software: Please submit a Service Request requesting download link to be sent. Step #2: Requirements Before Installing PULS on Win 7 (Skip this step if installing on Win 2000, Win XP, or Win Vista) PULS was not certified or tested to run on WINDOWS 7, it has only been authorized for installation on Win 2000, Win XP and Win Vista. Installation and results from the application installed on Win 7 are at your own risk and without Bentley Technical support. Note: For those installing the application on Win 7 please perform the steps in this section, for all other OS installations (i.e. Win 2000, Win XP, or Win Vista), skip this section and continue to the next section. Windows 7 has some features and settings that may need to be adjusted in order to install / use PULS XM correctly. Please see the following one or more suggestions. Platforms supported: Windows 7 Professional or higher (application will not function correctly on other version of windows) Install to the default locations (do not select a different installation drive location, known issue to crash the installer) Modify Setup Properties: Compatibility mode. Download PULS XM to your local computer hard drive. Log on with admin privileges. Go to the folder where the " pls08090028en.exe " file is located. Right click on EXE file and select ‘Properties’ On the compatibility tab. Select the option ‘ Run this program in compatibility mode for ’, select " Windows XP SP2 ", ' Run this program as an administrator ', press " Change settings for all users " button, and click OK to close this dialog. D. 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\pls08090028en.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 E. Turn off DATA execution Turn off data execution protection before installation of PULS Right click on My Computer and choose Properties. Then click on the Advanced tab, Performance, and then Settings . F. 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. A. Start> Programs>Accessories> System Tools> System Information. After the program has been opened, select File> Save> save file and send a copy of systemname.NFO file for review. B. 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. The Development team will review the information and try to help but there is no guarantee as PULS was never designed to run on Win 7 or higher. Step #3: Install Bentley IEG License Services: Bentley IEG Select Service is required to license the PULS application. Please perform the following steps: 1. This procedure assumes that SELECTserver XM has been install and configured, If not, please install the SELECTserver (contact the SELECTserver group for assistance). 2. Must log onto user's computer with full Administration rights. 3. Suggest that Bentley IEG License ServicesPULS XM 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 Bentley IEG Service has already been installed, confirm version is the most latest. If not, uninstall all previous versions of program. c. Navigate to the EXE file download using the procedure above. Default: C:\Downloads \Bentley \ d. Double click on the "iegls02002001en.msi" to start the installation process. Attention: Do NOT start the program at this time. Continue to the next section. Step #4: Install PULS XM 08.09.xx.xx 1. This procedure assumes that SELECTserver XM has been install and configured, If not please install the SELECTserver (contact the SELECTserver group to assist you). 2. Must log onto user's computer with full Administration rights. 3. Suggest that PULS XM 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 PULS XM, uninstall all previous versions of PULS c. Navigate to the EXE file download using the procedure above. Default: C:\Downloads \Bentley \ d. Double click on the " pls08090028en.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. Attention: Do NOT start the program at this time. Continue to the next section. Step #5: Optional - Install PULS Updates If updates were available, install PULS updates using the procedure located in the "Install PULS Update files_Rev01.pdf" (located in the downloaded file. Afterwards, please continue with next section before starting the application. Step #6: Set-up Licensing 1. Press START> All Programs> Bentley> PULS XM> " License Management Tool ". If the following message appears: press the Cancel button followed by pressing START> All Programs> Bentley> PULS XM> Right click on " License Management Tool ", and select "Properties". A. On the "Shortcut" tab, change the "Target" path name, from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Bentley Shared\IEG\IEGLCS\LicenseTool.exe" To: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Bentley Shared\IEG\IEGLCS\LicenseTool.exe" B. Change the "Start in" path name, from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Bentley Shared\IEG\IEGLCS\LicenseTool.exe" To: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Bentley Shared\IEG\IEGLCS\LicenseTool.exe" C. Press Apply button, and then press OK button to close the dialog. Press Apply button, and then press OK button to close the dialog. D. Try to run the License Management Tool (LMT) application from the start menu or desktop icon. 2. After " License Management Tool " (LMT) has been started, a dialog will appear, select Tools> Option: A. Enter the Server Name : B. Enter the Site Activation Ke y: C. After entering the 2 values above, press the " Test connection " button: i. If the following appears: Server does not support this Activation Key. Press OK button, There are only 2 reasons for this failure: A. Computer not connected to the internet (confirm internet connection) B. One or both Server name / Site Activation Key was entered incorrectly (confirm text string entered). IMPORTANT : Only after pressing the " TEST Connection " button and " SELECTserver and Activation Key verified ." message is displayed can any of Bentley's applications become licensed. OR ii. The following appears: SELECTserver and Activation Key verified. Press OK button, close the message, Press OK again to close the Options dialog, going back to the main License Management Tool screen. continue to next step. 3. Select the License Checkout Tab, scroll down the listing looking for PULS Option 1, 2, and/or 3 as shown below. Application Name is missing from the Product Listing: Reasons Why the application name may be missing from the Product Listing: A. The application is not on your SELECTserver. Contact Bentley Licensing to confirm applications on your contract and when your contract will expire. B. The SELECTserver has not been updated. Press F9 keyboard key (generally located on the top row of a keyboard), the application is sending log information back to the Bentley hosted server, wait just a moment for the light show to stop. At this point the product listing will be refreshed with the latest SELECTserver information. Search the product listing again for PULS Option 1,2, and/or 3. C. There are check out restrictions on the SELECTserver for the user and or the application. Please contact your Bentley On-site admin or Bentley Licensing Department. Only these people have access to the SELECTserver and will be able to look up and see where the licenses are located and what checkout restriction may be in place. If you are a Bentley On-Site admin see more information about " Client Access Restrictions " and Custom Activation Groups . If the License is in use by another, consider increasing your pooled license, contact your Bentley Account Manager for options and pricing. 4. Check the "Available" column to the right of the application Is the value >0 ? If the Value is greater than 0 , therefore a license is available for the application, start PULS. Is the value = 0 ? If the value is = 0 , this means that there is no license available for this application in your current pooled license. Therefor the program will revert to DEMO model if you try to start it until such time that this value is > 0. Things to Try: 1. With License Management Tool open, press F5 keyboard key (generally located on the top row of a keyboard), wait just a moment and the screen will be refreshed with the latest information from the SELECTserver. Search the product listing again for PULS Option 1,2, and/or 3. 2. With License Management Tool open, press F9 keyboard key (generally located on the top row of a keyboard), the application is sending log information back to the Bentley hosted server, wait just a moment for the light show to stop. At this point the product listing will be refreshed with the latest SELECTserver information. Search the product listing again for PULS Option 1,2, and/or 3. 3. In order to find out who has this license checked out in your license pool, please contact your Bentley On-site admin or Bentley Licensing Department. Only these people have access to the SELECTserver and will be able to look up and see where the licenses are located. If you are a Bentley On-Site admin see procedure here . If the License is in use by another, consider increasing your pooled license, contact your Bentley Account Manager for options and pricing. Step #7: Start Bentley PULS 1. Start PULS by double clicking on the desktop icon or from the Start Menu> Bentley> PULS XM 2. When you first start the Bentley PULS, a License screen will appear (or with PULS started, select Tools> Set Editions ): 3. Based on the Product(s) that were available in the License Management Screen above, select a PULS license that had more that 1 available license (Example, based on image above, PULS Option 1 or 3 are valid selections). If PULS Option 2 was selected the application would have reverted to DEMO model because as shown above in the LMT screen, PULS Option 2 has 0 license available. 4. If the program reverts to DEMO mode see steps above on Things To Try : Step #8: Confirm Application has a License After pressing PULS Option 1, 2, or 3 button, the application will look at your License Management Tool, check available license for the product selected, if available, reduce 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 to be available, the application will revert to DEMO mode, as indicated by: If revert to demo, (see Step #5 above for details) Verify PULS version selected above matches the license available in Tools> Settings> License Management Tools> Product list. Verify license is available, Tools> Settings> License Management Tools> available column next to product selected >0. Verify the internet connection and SELECTserver connection. Verify SELECTserver XM Dashboard Settings (i.e. Application restrictions, user restrictions, etc...) ONLY Bentley License Team or On Site Admin has access - 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. See Also Installation - Bentley PULS Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Bentley PULS
PULS - Overview Press here to log Bentley Service Request Table of Contents: Product Data Sheet Release Notes Installation Error Messages Modeling Calculations Results & Graphs PULS program stops working Import and Export Tutorial / Training / General Information Training #1 Document Training #2 Document Training #3 Document General information about "Compressed Air Systems" PULS Training Video - PART 1 of 3 PULS Training Video - PART 2 of 3 PULS Training Video - PART 3 of 3 PULS Tutorial -tutorial document on Acoustic Mode Shapes & Reciprocating Compressor System using Bentley PULS. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: How do I create a jacket
How is the jacket modeled？
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Forum Post: Q&A for OnDemand Webinar: Nozzle, Nozzle Local Load and Body Flange Design
Please feel free to ask your questions or post your comments here on this discussion thread regarding the upcoming webinar, "Nozzle, Nozzle Local Load and Body Flange Design." Webinar Description: Coming soon! Want more? Looking for more OnDemand webinars? See what's available here . Interested in joining a Special Interest Group for live sessions? Click here . Subscribe to our Pipe Stress YouTube channel for more great content!
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Forum Post: RE: How do I create a jacket
Hello 士杰 侯 Please see WIKI here: https://communities.bentley.com/products/pipe_stress_analysis/w/pipe_stress_analysis__wiki/7346/modeling-approaches-in-autopipe Select the hyperlink for "a. Different Types of PIPING (i.e. Coated, Corroded, Corrugated, Jacketed, etc...)" Then select hyperlink "#4 Jacketed Piping:" This page will provide you all the techniques for modeling Jacketed piping. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Systems Design Analyst Design Engineering Analysis group ===================================================
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Wiki Page: 05. FAQ about AutoPIPE's ATS
Item #1: I am trying to locate the reference information for the equations used to validate the AutoPIPE software as stated in the ATS documentation. "THEORY: Refer to the AutoPIPE Reference Information in the AutoPIPE Online Help, for details on the equations used by AutoPIPE for calculation of stresses." Furthermore can you send me the copies of the mathcads sheets showing the hand calculations for a specific model? Answer: Typically, the reference equations can be found at the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Reference Information> Code Compliance Calculations> select the correct piping code. The overall objective of this ATS is to provide a means of validation for the AutoPIPE computer program to analyze and produce accurate results for a variety of piping models as installed in a specific operating environment. The accuracy of AutoPIPE is verified by Bentley during execution of Alpha Tests, which are performed prior to any Commercial or Quality Assured release. Alpha Tests consist of a matrix of test systems designed to capture key feature attributes related to numeric and functional processing. Each set of test outputs is compared to a prepared set of expected results (i.e. MathCADs, hand calculations, some other well established computer program etc.), and evaluated for acceptance. Only those people who are part of the QA&R program have a right to access Bentley's facility in Walnut Creek, CA for the purpose of QA audits or inspection to verify the implementation of our quality assurance program. Only during the audit can QA&R user have access to all the references mentioned above. Item #2 I was running the Acceptance Test Set of AutoPIPE Nuclear 9.4.1.5 on our Technical Server and the Error Log showed differences we did not find when installing on our Personal Computers. Answer : The fact that operation ran flawlessly on your system tells us that the AutoPIPE and ATS installation are working correctly. Also, tells us that something is wrong with one of the following: your log in access to the Technical server, missing files, server communication, etc.. Your IT department should be able to assist you compare folders, access rights, and Read/Write folder settings. When logging a service request please be sure to supply all the information about your computer and the server computer. Item #3 AutoPIPE: model missing from ATS During review of the AutoPIPE ATS document (ap_ats.pdf), some models (ex.QA 262-6.dat) are missing and are not listed in the Test Set Execution Status Matrix Models that have " * " at the end of the name TR Number: None Product: AutoPIPE Version: all Area: General Problem ID#: 71089 Answer: In the AutoPIPE ATS document (ap_ats.pdf), just before "Description of Acceptance Test Systems", is a note that reads" " * These test sets are not part of the published Acceptance Test Set Manual." The ap_ats.pdf lists all the models that are part of our QA&R testing. However, not all these models are available in the ATS. So any models listed in the "Test Feature Cross Reference" part of the document with an " * " next to the model name is not available in the Automatic test set. Accounts that are signed up as Q&AR have an extra privilege to visit the CAE group facility in Walnut Creek, CA. to review all of AutoPIPE's models, documents, and calculations. This is by appointment only. Please see the following WIKI site about QA&R subscription details . Item #4: The ATS Test Features Cross Reference includes many entries with asterisks with a note at the end indicating that these test features are not part of the published ATS manual. Are these non-included test features available to users? Models that have " * " at the end of the name Answer: Please note the manual indicates the following: " * These test sets are not part of the published Acceptance Test Set Manual." The ATS is performed to verify the results of the application for a given piping model subjected to program features, load conditions, and settings. In order to reduce the amount of time required to run the actually ATS analysis, and the overall size of the ATS document (i.e. ap_ats.doc). Certain models (i.e. marked with an " * " astric) were purposefully left out of the ATS document available to the general public. However, know that the CAE development testing includes the entire listing of models mentioned in the Acceptance Test Set. The results of these test are available for viewing to only QA&R subscribers at the Bentley Office in California. AutoPIPE is installed with all the features listed in the online help , it is the selected edition of the program that controls what features are available to the user. To answer the question directly, Yes, all the features tested in the ATS are available in the program, however you need to have the correct edition enable / licensed to use a specific feature reserved for that edition. Item #5: After running the ATS the log shows some discrepancies for certain test files. What is considered acceptable messages in the error log file? Answer: After successful installation of the AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 4 ATS, a desktop shortcut to the ATS program group containing five new icons would be created: 1. ATS Documentation - detailed document about ATS program. 2. ATS Readme. - general technical data about the application. 3. Read1st.ATS. 4. Review AutoPIPE ATS Results in Error.log. It is vitally important before running an ATS that all user read these documents. Note: under the "ATS Documentation", "RECOMMENDED VERIFICATION PROCEDURES", step #6: "Note that there will always be a few differences captured in the log file. These differences are due to the date/time stamping of the analysis files which are captured in the Analysis Summary sub-report produced for several (but not all) of the test systems. Also, there may be minor numeric differences, refer to the Acceptance Criteria section for further details." In addition, see " Appendix B: AUTOMATED SYSTEM PROCESSING MATRIX " of the same document: The following table lists the test systems executed by the Automated System Processing Method for each AutoPIPE edition ( Standard, Advanced, Advanced + KHK, Nuclear, and Nuclear + KHK). Therefore depending on your application license and computer one or more of the following may occur: Time / date difference Results may be off by up to but not exceeding 2% of documented values. Not all model will have results based on system process matrix Item #6: How soon will the ATS be ready for AutoPIPE version xxx? Answer: It takes a considerable amount of time and effort to produce an Automated Test Set: new model creation, new supporting Mathcads, updated documentation, updated software, Certifications, etc.. Therefore not every AutoPIPE version released will have an associated ATS . The QA manager will send out notification to all QA subscribers when the ATS and documentation are completed, typically 1-3 months after a new version of AutoPIPE has been released. Furthermore , the ATS software version must match the AutoPIPE software version mentioned in the documentation. You CANNOT and must not mix the versions of these applications as it will void the test. As an example: cannot use AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.00.19 to run AutoPIPE ATS 09.05.01.02. QA&R subscription users are urged to contact the QA Software Quality Manager for details on estimated time of arrival for their software shipments. They are tasked with performing all the testing and distribution of all software to QA&R user. Item #7: What is the list of currently available ATS versions for AutoPIPE: Answer: As of Aug 2017, current list of ATS or QA versions available for AutoPIPE are: Edition Version Number AutoPIPE CONNECT v.11.01.00.24 v.10.01.00.09 AutoPIPE V8i v.09.06.01.11 v.09.05.01.02 v.09.05.01.05 v.09.04.01.05 v.09.03.02.05 v.09.02.03.02 v.09.01.01.02 AutoPIPE XM v.09.00.00.08 v.08.09.00.14 AutoPIPE 2004 v.08.06.00.12 As one can see, not every version of AutoPIPE has an ATS created. The ATS may take 1-3 months after a release of a new version of AutoPIPE to before being released. Check AutoPIPE's Help> AutoPIPE News RSS news feed for notification. One perk about the QA&R program, all QA&R user are automatically notified. Item #8: ATS documentation used to specify <1% difference in output comparison, and now it specifies <2%. why that changed? Answer: Apparently, this was an inconsistency between our SVVP and the ATS document that was corrected for the 9.5.1.5 QA&R release in 2013. Our SVVPs have always stated this tolerance level as 2%. See below snapshot from an SVVP dating back to 2009. See Also ATS and Batch Processing - AutoPIPE Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: Question on bolt tensile stress in flange analysis
Hi Kevin, thank you for your question. The bolt tensile stress for the gasket seating load is calculated as the sum of the total hydrostatic end force (pressure) and the joint-contact surface compression load. It is calculated using equation 5 in ASME VIII-1 section 2-4 for internal pressure, and equation 11a in section 2-11 for external pressure. It is the loading on the bolts and internal pressure of the flange, not the forces and moments of the load case. These calculations are a combination of the gasket geometry and the internal pressure of the flange.
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Wiki Page: 0. How to install AutoPIPE's PCF translator?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Install Date Logged & Current Version April 2019 12.00.00.14 Problem: How to install AutoPIPE's PCF translator after AutoPIPE has been installed? Solution: Short answer, uninstall AutoPIPE and reinstall AutoPIPE using the instructions here . AutoPIPE's PCF translator is a separate application outside of AutoPIPE. The program is installed based on the check box options user's enable during the installation process . See Also PCF Translator FAQ & troubleshooting Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Support Optimization - AutoPIPE Technology Preview
Notes: Featured: Technology preview: AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.00.00.14 Overview: Added Support Optimization (Enhancement 74973) to determine optimal support locations and options based on criteria such as supporting structure loads, allowable displacements, and support costs. Limitations Access to this feature will require a special file provided by Bentley. Users requesting access will be expected to thoroughly evaluate and then provide feedback, good or bad, for further refinement of the feature before release in the program. If you are willing to test and provide feedback, then please create a Service Request for access to Support Optimizer (be sure to include Technology Preview - SO Startup" in the SR's Description field) Analysis of Additional Information See "Support Optimization Technology Preview" user documentation in AutoPIPE help (as shown below).
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Forum Post: RE: Q&A for OnDemand Webinar: Nozzle, Nozzle Local Load and Body Flange Design
This posting is related to using AutoPIPE Vessel
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Forum Post: RE: Q&A for On Demand Webinar: Real World Pipestress Modeling
This posting is related to using AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: Q&A for On Demand Webinar: Non metallic piping design
This posting is related to using AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: Q&A for On Demand Webinar: Native Interoperability between AutoPIPE and Caesar
See WIKI here for additional information related to interoperability between AutoPIPE and Caesar:
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Wiki Page: 03. Load Cases Are Not Included In Analysis
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): ALL Area: results Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: When running the analysis, some load cases that were added are not including in the results (i.e. no displacement, no stresses, etc..), WHY? Solution: AutoPIPE V8i 09.04.xx.xx and higher had a complete over haul of the way the analysis are performed. Load cases are no longer added when selecting Analyze> Static (AutoPIPE V8i 09.03.xx.xx and lower). These new versions added a concept called LOADSETS. This enhancement command allows the user to define multiple static analysis (analysis sets) and provide references to these results from separate analyses during post-processing. Gone are the days of creating multiple models to run different types of scenarios, with the new LoadSets multiple scenarios can be performed in the same model. To understand how to use this new feature, select Load> Static Analysis Sets..> and press the help button. Another great sourse of information is available under: AutoPIPE CONNECT 10.x and higher C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\AutoPIPE CONNECT\Documents\AutoPIPE_Tutorial.pdf, PAGE 5-7 AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.xx.xx C:\ Bentley\ AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\ Documents\ AutoPIPE_Tutorial.pdf, PAGE 5-7 AutoPIPE 09.05.xx.xx and lower: C:\ Bentley\ AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\ ap_doc.pdf, Page 5-7 Note: If you are a new user of the new version of AutoPIPE, highly recommend that you attend an official AutoPIPE Training to pickup all the new tips and tricks. Even seasoned user will learn something new, not to mention be able to ask any and all questions. In addition, you may consider visiting some of the other WIKI sites. (i.e. NEW User Guide - TIPs - FAQ - RSS Newsfeed - AutoPIPE ) See Also Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Q. Confirm - The load case did not converge. Do you wish to continue iterating? ... message in AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): All Area: Confirm Message Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: When analyzing a model the following occurs: --------------------------- Confirm --------------------------- The load case did not converge. Do you wish to continue iterating? --------------------------- Yes No Cancel --------------------------- What should I do? Solution: Selecting YES: The program will re-run the analysis for more iterations in hopes of converging below the non-linear tolerances specified. The default number of iterations is 30, If it was determine that 31-99 iterations enabled the analysis to converge, make this a permanent change by changing the Nonlinear analysis> Maximum iterations settings, as shown below Then each time an analysis is performed it will use the updated number of iteration thus reducing likely hood that the message above will be displayed. Selecting No: Stops the analysis procedures and presents the following: --------------------------- Confirm --------------------------- Do you want to see .LOG file for magnitude of unbalance error? --------------------------- Yes No Cancel --------------------------- Selecting Yes: AutoPIPE Viewer is automatically displayed with the *.LOG for review. Selecting No: The dialog is closed and user is able to enter the next AutoPIPE command. Selecting Cancel: The dialog is closed and user is able to enter the next AutoPIPE command. Additional Comments, Questions, and Answers: Notes: Some more converging solutions for buried piping are to first try using nonzero K2 values in order to avoid unlimited displacements. Using larger K2 values temporarily (K2=K1/1000 or so) can help you see if P1 values are sufficient by checking displacements. By setting K1, K2, P1 to 0.01 N/m and 0.001 M/mm/mm, the model should converge with no problem May need to add concentrated or distributed weight to submerged pipe to prevent it from uplifting (in practice concrete mats are added in some cases Try using V-Stops at a reasonable spacing (that will make it pass the sustained stress check). You may have to use large friction factors (0.5 to 1.0) for these supports Item #1: What to do when "load case did not converge" message appears in AutoPIPE? a: Model with gaps and friction does not converge after 5 iteration, should it continue to iterate or not? b: Piping model with Wave does not converge c: Piping model with beams and soil does not converge d: Piping model with underwater piping resting on the seabed doe snot converge Item #2: How to read a *.LOG file in AutoPIPE? a: How to solve a friction force problem found in a Log file for AutoPIPE? Item #3: Does AutoPIPE as a whole have the same type of converging issues as seen by other programs? Item #4: How to change number of iterations for static analysis? See Also Confirm Messages displayed in AutoPIPE Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: Q&A for On Demand Webinar: How to Achieve Convergence Running Nonlinear Analysis
See WIKI here for additional information about non-converging analysis
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Forum Post: RE: Q&A for On Demand Webinar: Vessel Support and Lifting Lug/Trunnion Design
This posting is related to using AutoPIPE Vessel
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