Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 Problem: Where can I input the material of the flexible joint? Solution: AutoPIPE lets the user define the stiffness terms of the flexible joint directly so no material property definition is needed. Therefore the following 4 statements are true for Flexible Joints: A. No thermal expansion is applied to the joint B. No material property is applied to the joint. C. Code stress color plot does not apply to flex joints. D. Hoop stress or other code calculations does not seem to be calculated for flexible joint. See Also Flexible Joint - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Wiki Page: 03. Where can I input the material of the flexible joint in AutoPIPE?
↧
Wiki Page: 06. How do I model Flex / Braided hose in AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): all Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 Problem: How do I model Flex / Braided hose: Solution: Most flexible hoses fall into one of two categories, see the following for categories and suggested modeling approach: 1.Short stubby flex hosing between end connection. Usually very stiff but does allow a little bit of flexing between connection points. Modeling The flexible piping between the end connection is short enough where the user should consider its stiffness properties. Therefore, contact the manufacture of the flexible joint assembly and request all the values required by the Flexible Joint dialog in AutoPIPE. This info should include, overall length, stiffness in all 6 directions, weight, and pressure area. Due to the construction, the hose material or outside braiding may be strong enough to withstand axial expansion. If true, then insert a tie/link support connecting the 2 end points of the Flexible Joint. Be sure to configure the support with the proper stiffness and gap to represent the amount of moment before the axial expansion would be restrained. Conclusion: model using one flexible joints with appropriate stiffness values, weight, and Pressure Area. In addition, insert a support between Flexible Joint end points to restrain axial extension. Again, be sure to enter the appropriate stiffness and gap settings. 2. Lengths of flexible hose with end connection but due to their length no forces or moments are transferred Modeling Flex hoses are typically so flexible that it is like a break in the pipe with no transfer of forces or moments. Therefore recommend using a 1 or more flexible Joints back-to-back with low stiffnesses in all degrees of freedom; unless the the manufacturer can provide some stiffness values. D ue to possible instability issues during analysis, may need to provide a small non-zero value, e.g. 1 lb/in. How to deal with pressure thrust for this type of flexible hose? assuming that the hose material or braiding will be strong enough to withstand the pressure thrust generated and will not be transferred down the pipe to supporting structure, recommend Pressure Area would be set to 0.00. Therefore no Tie/Link support would be required like that used for the short hose mentioned above. Conclusion, model using one or multiple flexible joints with appropriate stiffness values, weight, and Pressure Area = 0.00 Notes: 1. Remember that AutoPIPE cannot handle large deformation and forces/moments are based on original un-deformed geometry. 2. One could use Beam elements to represent a flexible hose, In this modeling approach enter non-standard section properties instead of stiffness. See Also Flexible Joint - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
↧
Wiki Page: 04. Modeling Tie/Link supports in AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Date Logged & Current Version Jan. 2019 12.00.00.14 Problem: How to model Tie/Link supports correctly in AutoPIPE? Solution: When Tie/Link is entered in the Support type field, the Support dialog is updated to include additional fields. If friction is not present, the connected points are restrained only in a direction towards or away from each other. Friction provides restraining forces normal to this direction. A tie/link may be used to model a pipe hanging from another pipe, a pipe supported by a beam member, it may be used to simulate the tie rods of a bellows (flexible Joint) and modeling a sway strut support (see AutoPIPE help section below): Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> > Supports> Model 3: Rod Support > Flexible Joints> Tied Bellows Expansion Joint > Support> Model 6: Sway Strut. The most important aspect to remember is the direction of a support's bearing spring. See AutoPIPE help for "Support", this page shows a detailed grid of information about each support available in the program: bearing directions, gaps, stiffness, Spring rate, etc.. After reviewing this chart and all the footnotes it will become clear that a Tie/Link bearing spring direction is always defined by the connected points. Therefore only movement along the axis of the bearing spring are restricted (baring any Gaps, Friction, and Spring rate settings). ARC / Pendulum Swing As of Jan 2019, AutoPIPE does not have a support component that maintains a rigid length between node points while one point is swinging / rotating relative to the second node point. The bearing spring for a Tie/Link support is only in the axis direction between the 2 connected points. Another words, the axis drawn by Tie/Link support between connected points will be maintained barring any gap settings. Gap settings may allow the node points expanding or contraction movements along this axis direction. Think of a it this way, a Tie/Link support is drawn between 2 node points (ex. A01 and A04), now draw an imaginary plane perpendicular to this axis at each node point.(ex. Red lines in image below) Depending on the gap settings, a. All Gaps = 0, node points can move anywhere on their respective perpendicular planes, but cannot not move farther apart nor closer together. b. Gap Forward = xxx & Gap Backwards = 0.00, this configuration allows the node points to move a total of xxx distance closer to each other on the established axis direction, and once the xxx gap is closed, the support becomes rigid again. c. Gap Forward = 0.00 & Gap Backwards = xxx, node point can move a total of xxx distance away from one another on the established axis direction, and once the xxx gap is closed, the support becomes rigid again. Examples: See Also Flexible Joint - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques Different Types of Supports Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Wiki Page: 07. When modeling a flexible hose, what is the most realistic way to model the curved flex hose in AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 Problem: When modeling a flexible hose, what is the most realistic way to model the curved flex hose. Using 1 flex joint, 2 flex joints or many flex joints? Solution: Keep in mind what a flexible hose is doing, as mentioned above "it is like a break in the pipe with no transfer of force or moments". Therefore you can model it using a single flexible joint or using multiple flexible joints where both approaches would use very low Axial, Bending, and Shear stiffness values. Assuming the stiffness values used are very low, then both modeling approaches would be valid. The only major difference between them would be the CG location of the hose. Depending on the hose size, it may need to be considered. Thus giving a slight edge to using multiple flexible joints when modeling a hose (assuming you know the exact path of the flexible hose during operating load cases). Note: 1. When inserting a flexible joint be aware of the stiffness directions and how that affects the connected pipe. Example, using a single flexible joint, axial stiffness is acting along the line of the connected points. Using low values as mentioned above, should not affect the results very much. However, if for what ever reasons axial stiffnesses are higher, it could affect how the connect pipe moves during load case combinations. 2. If modeling multiple flexible joints back to back. Consider adding a short bend pipe between the joints to reduce the occurrence of warnings (i.e. W726-8: Kink in straight run ...). See Also Flexible Joint - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Wiki Page: 08. Per the Flexible Joint online help, how to perform a "rigorous pressure extension analysis" in AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 Problem: On the flexible joint dialog screen, "Pressure thrust area" From the online help: This is the effective cross section area, usually based on the mean diameter of the convolutions of the expansion joint. It is multiplied by the internal pressure to obtain the axial thrust due to internal pressure. This thrust is used if a rigorous pressure extension analysis is requested." If I understand this text correctly, this thrust means a force that has to be applied to the pipe at both ends of the expansion joint due to the pressure in the pipe. The direction of this force is axial and away from expansion joint. Please confirm my understanding. Also, how do perform a "rigorous pressure extension analysis" in AutoPIPE Solution: Correct - a force is applied in each direction. From AutoPIPE online help on " Pressure Trust Area " (given above), Mean Dia dimension shown below: Some flexible joint manufactures (i.e. Senior Flexonics) refer to this as the Effective Area and readily publishes these values in their catalog or project data sheets sent to their clients: Otherwise, entering 0.00 in the Pressure Thrust Area effectively removes the Press Trust load from the model and will be ignored during the analysis which may now contain unconservative results. Note: 1. When a flexible joint is added t a model, it is suggested to also consider axial Pcase in Sus, please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Search Tab> enter "rigorous pressure" (include the quotes), press List Topics button, double click on the "Include Axial, Pcase in Sustained" topic from the list provided to see more information on this option. 2. Suggest contacting a about a flexible joint / bellows / expansion joint manufacture and requesting some literature or catalog which would contain valuable information (i.e. Pressure Thrust, Pressure Stresses, Squirm, Cycle Life, Multiple Ply Construction, Applications, etc..). 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!
↧
↧
Wiki Page: 09. How to model a Penetration Seal Bellows Joint in Autopipe?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 Problem: How to model a Penetration Seal Bellows Joint in Autopipe (see image below). This Seal Bellow Joint is welded to a pipe at one end, and to a seal plate wall penetration at the other end. The pressure inside the Penetration Seal Bellows is P(PSB)= 0.1 MPa, and the pressure inside the pipe is P(Pipe)= 3 MPa. The Penetration Seal Bellows Joint must be able to accommodate both the axial (DX), vertical (DY), horizontal (DZ) displacements, and the angular/torsional (RX) rotations. Solution: Using the same techniques used from modeling Jacketed piping: 1. insert a set of node points on the existing pipeline exactly where the Flexible joint is to be modeled, (ex A175 and A180) 2. Select node point that matches wall location.(ex. A175), insert a new Segment (ex. C), offset from A175, a small distance (ex. 0.01 ft). with a new PIPEid. 3. Insert a new PIpeID that matches the size of the expansion joint, (ex "14std"). 4. insert Flexible Joint (ex C00 to C01) that matches the same distance as as previous node point set (ex. A175 to A180). Finish entering the correct settings as needed for the flexible joint dialog and press OK button. 5. Insert a Rigid beam between end point on flexible joint to main pipeline. (ex. C01 to A180). 6. Select First node point on flexible joint (ex. C00), insert rigid anchor. 7. Done, should look something like this: See Also Flexible Joint - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Forum Post: RE: How to apply NC-3658 when use Appendix XI to assess the flanges ?
Good day to you Geping, Most questions on how the flange analysis calculations are performed can be answered by the following AutoPIPE help section: Scroll down to the appropriate selection and open the folder to see step by step procedure with details on calculations performed. Be sure to read all the information including all notes. In your case, suggest that you review ANSI Section III and ANSI Check procedures. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Systems Design Analyst Design Engineering Analysis group ===================================================
↧
Wiki Page: 09. Is my piping code, material, and component supported in AutoPIPE's PCF translator?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): All Area: Import Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version April. 2015 09.06.01.11 Problem: Is my piping code, material, and component supported in AutoPIPE's PCF translator? Solution: When importing a PCF file with AutoPIPE's PCF translator, the translator will map items based on the specified *.MAP file selected on the translator dialog. see screen shot below. Users can create multiple mapping files for use on different projects or when importing a file from a specific program: V.01.00.00.80 and higher: V.01.00.00.79 and lower: Notes: 1. In order to understand more about the existing mapping, open this file in any text editing software ( i.e. Notepad, Ultra Edit, etc..). 2. See WIKI here for manual on PCF translator 3. Since the translator is a separate application, be sure the selected Piping Code, Material Library, and Component Library that are available in your version of AutoPIPE. If not, the translator generated NTL file may not open correctly in AutoPIPE. How to map PCF material to an AutoPIPE material? PCF Translator reads material information from lines labeled ATTRIBUTE3 or ITEM-DESCTRIPTION (see image below). Then the specified *.MAP and UserMat.MAP files are internally reviewed by the program to identify if a specific material has an existing mapping from PCF material to AutoPIPE material. Note: Both PCFIN.Map and UserMAT.MAP are stored in the same location, see file path on PCF translator dialog (image above). If yes. the program correctly writes the correct AutoPIPE material information to the NTL file If No, the program will check the following setting " Prompt User for Material Mapping " found on the PCF translator dialog. If enabled , the program will prompt the user to select a mapping to an exiting AutoPIPE material. Materials available in this drop down listing are controlled / stored in the Matlist.MAP file. Names in this file match exactly to an existing AutoPIPE material library. All mapping c hoices made from a PCF material to an AutoPIPE material will be remembered and user will not be prompted to make this same selection again for an already defined mapping. These user defined mappings are stored in the UserMat.map file. If disabled , and no match were found, the default material will be used. Default material (ex. A106-A) has index 0 in the *.MAP file selected on the PCF translator dialog. The default material can be changed manually in the *.MAP file or updated in seconds after the model has been imported into the program. Again, if the imported PCF file does not have material information written to ATTRIBUTE3 or ITEM-DESCTRIPTION in the PCF file, the software will automatically map it to a default value. It will only take a few seconds to update material properties after opening the file in AutoPIPE. However, best to update the original model in the application that generated the PCF file with the correct material information to make mapping to AutoPIPE materials easier and exact: Update ? Essentiall How to map PCF component to an AutoPIPE component? Essentially same process as mentioned above for mapping materials, only difference being about components. Open the MAP file selected on the PCF translator dialog in any text editor (ex. Notepad ++, Ultra Edit, etc..). The first table in the file is a List of PCF components and mappings. Make modifications as needed to this table while maintaining column alignment. Example: Map a PCF INST component to AutoPIPE VALVE component. a. On line 44 of the current PCFin.map file (image above), note that an PCF INST component is currently mapped to an AutoPIPE INSTRUMENT component or rigid pipe, shown below: b. Remap to AutoPIPE VALVE component. In 2nd column change INSTRUMENT to VALVE (note: must be all caps). c. Save file and close. d. Restart PCF translator and process a PCF file to see the affect See Also PCF Translator FAQ & troubleshooting Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Wiki Page: 09a. How to map PCF translator material to an AutoPIPE material?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): All Area: Import Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version April. 2015 09.06.01.11 Problem: How to map PCF translator material to an AutoPIPE material? Solution: PCF Translator reads material information from lines labeled ATTRIBUTE3 or ITEM-DESCTRIPTION (see image below). Then the specified *.MAP and UserMat.MAP files are internally reviewed by the program to identify if a specific material has an existing mapping from PCF material to AutoPIPE material. Note: Both PCFIN.Map and UserMAT.MAP are stored in the same folder location, see file path on PCF translator dialog (image above). If yes. the program correctly writes the correct AutoPIPE material information to the NTL file If No, the program will check the following setting " Prompt User for Material Mapping " found on the PCF translator dialog. If enabled , the program will prompt the user to select a mapping to an exiting AutoPIPE material. Materials available in this drop down listing are controlled / stored in the Matlist.MAP file. Names in this file match exactly to an existing AutoPIPE material library. All mapping c hoices made from a PCF material to an AutoPIPE material will be remembered and user will not be prompted to make this same selection again for an already defined mapping. These user defined mappings are stored in the UserMat.map file. If disabled , and no match were found, the default material will be used. Default material (ex. A106-A) has index 0 in the *.MAP file selected on the PCF translator dialog. The default material can be changed manually in the *.MAP file or updated in seconds after the model has been imported into the program. Again, if the imported PCF file does not have material information written to ATTRIBUTE3 or ITEM-DESCTRIPTION in the PCF file, the software will automatically map it to a default value. It will only take a few seconds to update material properties after opening the file in AutoPIPE. However, best to update the original model in the application that generated the PCF file with the correct material information to make mapping to AutoPIPE materials easier and exact: See Also Is my piping code, material, and component supported in AutoPIPE's PCF translator? PCF Translator FAQ & troubleshooting Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
↧
Wiki Page: 09d. How to map PCF component to an AutoPIPE component?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): All Area: Import Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version April. 2015 09.06.01.11 Problem: How to map PCF component to an AutoPIPE component? Solution: Essentially same process as mentioned above for mapping materials, only difference being about components. Open the MAP file selected on the PCF translator dialog in any text editor (ex. Notepad ++, Ultra Edit, etc..). The first table in the file is a List of PCF components and mappings. Make modifications as needed to this table while maintaining column alignment. Example: Map a PCF INST component to AutoPIPE VALVE component. a. On line 44 of the current PCFin.map file (image above), note that an PCF INST component is currently mapped to an AutoPIPE INSTRUMENT component or rigid pipe, shown below: b. Remap to AutoPIPE VALVE component. In 2nd column change INSTRUMENT to VALVE (note: must be all caps). c. Save file and close. d. Restart PCF translator and process a PCF file to see the affect See Also Is my piping code, material, and component supported in AutoPIPE's PCF translator? PCF Translator FAQ & troubleshooting Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Wiki Page: 09b. How to map PCF material to an AutoPIPE material?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): All Area: Import Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Dec 2019 12.01.00.14 Problem: How to map PCF material to an AutoPIPE material? Solution: PCF Translator reads material information from lines labeled ATTRIBUTE3 or ITEM-DESCTRIPTION (see image below). Then the specified *.MAP and UserMat.MAP files are internally reviewed by the program to identify if a specific material has an existing mapping from PCF material to AutoPIPE material. Note: Both PCFIN.Map and UserMAT.MAP are stored in the same folder location, see file path on PCF translator dialog (image above). If yes. the program correctly writes the correct AutoPIPE material information to the NTL file If No, the program will check the following setting " Prompt User for Material Mapping " found on the PCF translator dialog. If enabled , the program will prompt the user to select a mapping to an exiting AutoPIPE material. Materials available in this drop down listing are controlled / stored in the Matlist.MAP file. Names in this file match exactly to an existing AutoPIPE material library. All mapping c hoices made from a PCF material to an AutoPIPE material will be remembered and user will not be prompted to make this same selection again for an already defined mapping. These user defined mappings are stored in the UserMat.map file. If disabled , and no match were found, the default material will be used. Default material (ex. A106-A) has index 0 in the *.MAP file selected on the PCF translator dialog. The default material can be changed manually in the *.MAP file or updated in seconds after the model has been imported into the program. Again, if the imported PCF file does not have material information written to ATTRIBUTE3 or ITEM-DESCTRIPTION in the PCF file, the software will automatically map it to a default value. It will only take a few seconds to update material properties after opening the file in AutoPIPE. However, best to update the original model in the application that generated the PCF file with the correct material information to make mapping to AutoPIPE materials easier and exact: Note : If person making modifications to these files was meticulous and diligent, the new AutoPIPE Material Library will be filtered when selecting the correct Piping Code and Edition. And, if required the user p rompted to select a new material available from material library. Review the NTL file generated by the translator to confirm selections Example: New material XYZ-123 was added to a new user defined AutoPIPE Material library (B313new) to be used when Piping Code = ASME B31.3 and Edition = 2016 See Also Is my piping code, material, and component supported in AutoPIPE's PCF translator? PCF Translator FAQ & troubleshooting Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Wiki Page: 09c. How to update PCF Translator Material Library listing with a new AutoPIPE User Material Library?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): All Area: Import Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Dec 2019 12.01.00.14 Problem: How to update PCF Translator Material Library listing with a new AutoPIPE User Material Library? Solution: After selecting a "Piping Code" on the PCF translator, the "Edition:" and "Material Library:" fields are automatically populated with default values. The user is able to modify these items as needed. However, the " Edition: " and the " Material Library: " drop down listings are filtered based on the " Piping Code " selection. If "Show All Material Libraries" is enabled, than the " Material Library: " drop down listings will show all the available selection options. In order to add a new item to the filtered "Edition" and "Material Library" drop down listing perform the following: 1. Open PCFinUI.XML file using any text editor (ex. Ultra Edit, NotePad ++, etc..) Note : PCFinUI.XML file is located in the same location as PCFin.MAP file above This file has essentially 3 different sections: a. Piping Code Collection (broken into 27 subsections, 1 for each piping code in AutoPIPE) b. Material Library Collection c. Component Library Collection The user will be responsible for modifying the first 2 sections. 2. Decide what AutoPIPE Piping Code that the Material library being added will be used for (example: B313new will be used when AutoPIPE model Piping code = ASME B31.3 2016) 3. Search file for that specific Piping Code (ex. "B31.3") and go to the first line that contains the "Search for" criteria (ex. Line 72) Layout: Line 73: Default Material library = B313-16 when Piping code = B31.3 Process Line 74: Default Component = AutoPIPE when Piping code = B31.3 Process Line 75: Default information " B31.3 " written to the NTL file (CTL card) generated by the PCF translator when Piping code = B31.3 Process Line 76: Default Edition = 2016 when selecting Piping code = B31.3 Process Line 79: Edition drop down listing filtered to Year (ex. 2004) Line 80: If Edition = 2004, 2004 text will be written to the NTL file (CTL card) generated by the PCF translator. Line 81: If Piping code = B31.3 process and Edition = 2004, then default Material Library = B313-04 and will be written to the NTL file (CTL card) generated by the PCF translator 4. Scroll down to the last Codeyear available for that specific Piping code (ex. 2016, on line 109). 5. Copy lines from to , (ex. Lines 108 to 112). 6. Paste to next line (ex. creating lines 113 to 117) 7. Update newly pasted lines with information about the new AutoPIPE Material Library to be added. Example: Line 114: New entry cannot match existing entries above, must be unique, In this example, the new AutoPIPE Material Library should be filtered with ASME B31.3 - 2016, therefore used "2016new". Line 115: Code year (ex. 2016) written to NTL file when new Material Library (ex. B313new) is selected. Line 116: Name of new AutoPIPE Material Library (ex. B313new) to be added to the drop down listing and written to the NTL file 8. Update section of the file, a. Search PCFinUI.XML file for and go to that location in the file. b. Just below " " is the PCF translator drop down listing of the various AutoPIPE Material Libraries. Go to any location in the listing, copy an entire line, paste to next row, and modify newly pasted text with name of new library to be added. Example: add B313new to the listing i. Highlight row 913, and use Copy command ii. Create new blank row 914 and use Paste command iii. Update information as needed to add new material library name 9. Save and close PCFinUI.XML file. 10. Close and restart PCF translator. Note : If person making modifications to these files was meticulous and diligent, the new AutoPIPE Material Library will be filtered when selecting the correct Piping Code and Edition. And, if required the user p rompted to select a new material available from material library. Review the NTL file generated by the translator to confirm selections Example: New material XYZ-123 was added to a new user defined AutoPIPE Material library (B313new) to be used when Piping Code = ASME B31.3 and Edition = 2016 See Also Is my piping code, material, and component supported in AutoPIPE's PCF translator? PCF Translator FAQ & troubleshooting Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Forum Post: "Word Processing Software Executable" path option is not present
Hi, I've started using AutoPIPE Vessel v41.00.00.006. I don't see "Word Processing Software Executable" option in the preference properties window. But this was present in previous version. How can I now select Word Processing Software Executable path?
↧
↧
Forum Post: RE: Definition of wall thicknesses for reduction Tee in PCF model
dudiw All component attributes definition are for the whole component. Specifying a wall thickness for the tee applies to the tee component as a whole and not the constituent parts. If we could define the wall thickness value alongside the outside diameter i.e. next to each coordinate, we would be able to handle it - see how outside diameter is specified for each node highlighted below.
↧
Forum Post: RE: Definition of wall thicknesses for reduction Tee in PCF model
Ok, we can define two different outside diameters for main and branch pipe in tee, but normally we have also two different wall thicknesses associated with those tees. In PCF-format file I see only a possibility to define only one thickness for whole tee using COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE4 and here's the problem. After importing a PCF model into AutoPIPE all reducing tees must be manually corrected.
↧
Forum Post: I am looking for an .MSI of the Bentley Connection Client
Can someone provide a download link?
↧
Forum Post: AutoPIPE to STAAD pipelink error
Hi! For some reason when I try to import my AutoPIPE pipelink file into STAAD.pro it doesn't import correctly. I don't get any error messages, but my STAAD window (piping tab) only shows a weird line instead of my model and the piping (see image!!!) I don't think that STAAD is the issue because it imports other pipelink files correctly, but I think I may have somehow corrupted my AutoPIPE file? This is such a bizarre issue, any help would be INCREDIBLY appreciated! .
↧
↧
Wiki Page: 03. What folder are the models, libraries, and other files stored for AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Files Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem: What folder are the models , libraries, and other files stored for AutoPIPE? Solution: See the following: Temporary Files a.Select Start button b. In the field just above the button type in "%temp%" , and press keyboard enter / return key. c. This will display your user profile Temp folders, scan down for a folder with the format " AP_ ..." (ex. AP_11, AP_09, etc..) and open this folder to view the files within. Note: This folder contains temp files used by the program. When a file is closed by the program, it will automatically remove these temp files. If AutoPIPE is currently closed, no model is open on your system, these represents instances where AutoPIPE may have been closed incorrectly or system crashed where these files could not have been automatically removed. d. Search for a folder with the correct system name that was being worked on, and open that folder. e. If there are files within it, move the entire folder to a safe location (ex. desktop), and try to open the AutoPIPE DAT model from this new folder location. Otherwise use the steps above to rename any BAK or Uxx files and open them for review. f. If successful in recovering a file, with it still open in AutoPIPE, save the file to the correct working directory location typically used for your AutoPIPE models. Note: If AutoPIPE is closed and no model are opened, only then can folders be delete from the AP_xxxx folders with out concern. AutoPIPE CONNECT 10.01 and higher This version of AutoPIPE supports profile installation where data related to the program was installed to a common folder, but user settings were installed to a User Profile folder. Program data: AutoPIPE.exe C:\ProgramData\Bentley\AutoPIPE CONNECT\ Unit files Library Help Example models C:\ProgramData\Bentley\AutoPIPE CONNECT\Examples Documents / Tutorials C:\ProgramData\Bentley\AutoPIPE CONNECT\Documents Help> Contents> Contents Tab> Bentley AutoPIPE> Supplemental Documentation> Library (src files) C:\ProgramData\Bentley\AutoPIPE CONNECT\Library Note: Select the Tools ribbon> Settings> Preferences> This dialog provides information related to the profile preferences. Program Data Path - C:\ProgramData\Bentley\AutoPIPE CONNECT\ Program data folder contain all the files that are used by the program and are common for all the users on the same machine. The program installation directory is read-only. All the files and directories containing program data are copied from the installation directory to the program data directory at startup. The files are copied to program data if they are missing or a new version of the files is available in installation directory. User Profile P ath - C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Bentley\AutoPIPE CONNECT User settings in the roaming profile folder contain all the files that can affect an individual user settings for the program. The program installation directory is read-only. All the files containing setting are copied from the installation directory to the user profile directory at startup. The files are copied to user profile directory from installation if they are missing or a new version of the files is available in installation directory. The user settings directory can be explored by typing %appdata% in the windows explorer address bar and navigating to AutoPIPE folder in Bentley directory. AutoPIPE V8i 09.06 - 09.01 AutoPIPE.exe C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\ Unit files Library files Help files Map files Example models C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\Examples Documents / Tutorials C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\Documents Library (src files) C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\Library See Also File / Model Management using AutoPIPE Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Wiki Page: 06. Floating Interactive Results Dialog missing from view in AutoPIPE, how to display it again?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Results Date Logged & Current Version Dec 2019 12.02.00.14 Problem: When using any of the interactive results commands,shown below, a small dialog window showing information no longer appears on screen. Why and how to make it reappear? Solution: The Floating Interactive Results dialog will be displayed in the same location as it was last closed relative to AutoPIPE's application window. Therefore, if moving the application window or switching between dual-monitor to single-monitor setup can easily open the dialog out of the current viewing space. Typical this issue would be resolved by closing AutoPIPE, rebooting the computer, restart AutoPIPE, open a model, and initiate a command to view results information on the floating results dialog. If this does not resolve the issue, the problem is specifically related to the AutoPLAN.CNF file. Solution #1: Close AutoPIPE, open User's Profile Path , locate AutoPLAN.CNF file, delete AutoPLAN.CNF from this folder, restart AutoPIPE, and try to open the floating interactive Results dialog again. Note : If AutoPLAN.CNF file is deleted from the Users Profile Path, when restarting AutoPIPE the program automatically copies this file from program files path over to the roaming folder. Solution #2: Locate AutoPLAN.CNF on an other computer running the same version of AutoPIPE (ex. co-worker, etc..). After receiving the file, copy / paste file into the User's Profile Path folder to overwrite the existing file , and restart AutoPIPE. Solution #3: As a last resort, reinstall AutoPIPE. The Floating Interactive Results dialog is available for use, however, highly suggest using AutoPIPE's Results grids instead. The Results grids displays a dynamic spreadsheet interface to review results information. - Able to see all the information in spreadsheet format - Controls to turn on / off load combinations, (see all or just one specific combination). - Double click column headings to put column in chronological increasing order, double click again to put column in chronological decreasing order - Highlight active sheet view and copy directly to MS Excel for more interactive manipulations. - etc... In summary, AutoPIPE's Results grids is a far superior command when reviewing information than the Floating Interactive F3 / Results dialog. See Also Floating Interactive Results Dialog Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Forum Post: RE: How to add user defined material library in SmartPlant PCF Translator for AutoPIPE?
Good day to you Dudlw, the PCF translator does not read the respective AutoPIPE material library, everything is hard coded into the PCF translator. Therefore, even if a new user material is available in AutoPIPE, the PCF translator needs to be manually updated to correctly translate the PCF information to NTL information before AutoPIPE can open it. With that said, see the following instructions: 1. How to add a new material to AutoPIPE - click here . 2. How to manually update PCF translator with new user materials - click here Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Systems Design Analyst Design Engineering Analysis group ===================================================
↧