Good Day to you Denis, If you are looking to download and install Bentley Connection Client. Option #1: Download and install any Bentley Connect Edition Software. Option #2: See WIKI here . Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Systems Design Analyst Design Engineering Analysis group ===================================================
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Forum Post: RE: I am looking for an .MSI of the Bentley Connection Client
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Wiki Page: 06. Import Enhancements & Defects for AutoPIPE
Note: if an enhancement or defect has not been added to the program, log an Service request for that enhancement. The more requests logged per an enhancement, the quicker the CAE development team will add that feature to the program. The following enhancements and defects have already been requested: Defect 1072133: PCF Translator: Program is unable to import large coordinates Development Project: TBD Enhancement 1004002: PCF Translator: import component tag properties Development Project: TBD Enhancement 876955: PCF Translator: provide a user interface for customization of mapping of component attributes to AutoPIPE properties Development Project: TBD Defect 737379: PCF Translator: Provide an option to review and reset component and material mappings Development Project: 11.02.00.08 Defect 567115: PCF Translator - Program should process Supports after all components Description: Supports are not shown in model after being imported from a PCF file. This is because these missing supports components were listed as first component in the PCF file. Steps to repeat: 1.Import PCF file into the program 2.Note supports are not imported as mentioned in the PCF file 3.Open PCF file, move all supports that are listed as first components to near the end of the file. 4.Re-import the new file 5.Supports are now present Development Project: TBD Enhancement 460633: Add ability to specify Beam node points when using "Import Imposed Support Displacements" command Description: Currently when using this command, only pipe node points are acceptable. when specifying a beam node point the following message appears: "Warning: The Specified Point could not be found in the model and has been ignored." When reviewing the model, the beam node point is present but as mentioned by the warning has been ignored. Add ability to specify Beam node points when using "Import Imposed Support Displacements" command. Avoidance: use import (copy/paste) technique from Excel to AutoPIPE grids here. Development Project: TBD Enhancement 422376: Add feature to import Nozzle Pro loads Development Project: TBD Defect 370794: caesar II import fails for B31.4 and B31.8 models having bend Description:: Import any Caesar II model that has bend and piping code is B31.4 or B31. Or - Open WALKTHRU.DAT - Change piping code to B31.4/B31.8 - Export to Caesar II neutral file - Import the Caesar II file back Avoidance: Change the following piping code parameter in CII neutral files to reset back to another code in place of B31.4 or B31.8 - e.g. change to 1 i.e. B31.1. Find the codes in CIIMAP file After importing the model change AutoPIPE Piping code as desired. Development Project: 10.1 Defect 370791: NTL import: Program crash if last point in NTL is bend with mid-point Description: NTL import: Program crash if last point in NTL is bend with mid-point Steps to repeat: - Create a new model - Insert one or more run points - Insert bend with mid-point (mid-point checkbox on bend dialog) - Leave bend as undefined/incomplete i.e. don’t insert any point after bend - Save As NTL - Open NTL and notice program freeze Avoidance : - Open NTL file in text editor like notepad - Remove mid-point percentage (column 61-70) form last Bend card. - Import NTL file. - Define the mid-point back for the last bend Development Project: 10.01.00.03 or higer Enhancement 327902: PCF Translator: Translator freezes while importing PCF file. Description: The program freezes when trying to import the 2 files. Development Project: 10.01.00.02 and higher Enhancement 224511: PCF Translator: Fetch Pipe wall thickness from Item Code > Description Description: PCF Translator should be able to fetch Pipe Wall thickness from Item code > description in case wall thickness Component Attribute 4 field is blank or incorrect in PCF file. Example: Component Attribute 4 = 600-NPA-0300 (Incorrect Value) Related Item Code Description = Pipe, 3", S/160, SMLS, SA-106-B Imported Pipe wall thickness schedule set to 160 Development Project: TBD Enhancement 207181: Add feature to import load cases into exiting model Description: Add feature to import load cases (ie. Pressure, Temp, Earthquake, Wind, Wave, SAM, Soil settings, etc.) into existing model from another model. Development Project: TBD Defect 177463: Fluid density is not initialized to default of 1 when creating a new model using NTL Import Development Project: TBD Enhancement 137117 (Tracker 9351): Import CAESAR v.5.3 neutral files Description: Add option to read CAESAR v.5.3 format. Currently program can read only up to CAESAR v5.2 neutral files. Development Project: 9.4.0 Enhancement 127738: Add feature to import Revit model Development Project: TBD Enhancement 110659 (Tracker 3338): Add ability to model rectangular ducting as equivalent diameter Description: Model rectangular ducting as equivalent diameter. Development Project: TBA Enhancement 96011: Add ability to view 3D model of plant in AutoPIPE for visualization purposes Development Project: 9.6.1.x Enhancement 88394 (Tracker 11113): PCF Translator: Add feature to select ASME NB piping code Description: Add features to select ASME NB piping code from the Piping Code drop down listing and corresponding Material Libraries. Development Project: 9.6.1.x See Also Enhancements Requests and Logged Defects Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: opening PULS files in Autopipe and vice-versa
PULS will be able to read AutoPIPE models that are saved in NTL (text) format. PULS can import NTL files with version 1.1 or smaller (corresponding to AutoPIPE XM (or 8.9). PULS may be able to NTL files with versions after 1.1 provided that the NTL cards recognized by PULS are not affected. One way to accomplish this using a newer version of AutoPIPE would be to: Save model as v8.9 in new version of AutoPIPE Open model in AutoPIPE v8.9 and generate NTL 1.1 Open NTL in PULS.
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Wiki Page: Import and Export issues in PULS
Applies To Product(s): PULS Version(s): XM Area: Import and Export Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Item #1: Could you please explain us how the number of nodes is counted in the program?! Answer: Please see the following conversion from AutoPIPE to PULS. Valve: AutoPIPE = 3, Puls =2 Bend: AutoPIPE = 3, Puls =1 Tee: AutoPIPE = 2, Puls =3 When importing AutoPIPE models into PULS, support nodes are removed to allow import of larger models. Maximum number of nodes supported in PULS is limited to 1000 for PULS Option 3 and 400 for other versions. Item 2: The following is displayed when exporting shaking forces: --------------------------- Error --------------------------- Failed to export the shaking force file: Overflow --------------------------- OK --------------------------- Answer: During the creation of the HMF file using File> Export> Shaking Forces, for some models the program may crash if the Analyze> Force direction command shows the AutoPIPE axes to be zero vectors. A new enhancement (CAE-CR-7856) has been added to a check for zero cosines when using File> Export forces. It is unknown what causes 0 direction cosines in some models. Workaround, if direction cosines are zeroes, set them to unit vectors by using "Edit> Shaking Forces". Item #3: The following is displayed when importing a model from AutoPIPE: length does not appear to be correct Failed to open file does not belong in the set of nodes What is the problem and how to avoid / fit? Answer: Open AutoPIPE model, select Tools> Model Consistency check. A report will be generated and displayed on screen. Any and all warnings related to piping geometry must be fixed before exporting to PULS. Example: Therefore, all reducer issues in this example model must be fixed before exporting the file to PULS. The goal is to fixed / reduce the number of warnings in AutoPIPE until the following is displayed when running this command: Item #4: What information is exported from AutoPIPE to PULS: Answer: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Search Tab> enter "PULS" (include the quotes), press List Topics button, double click on the selected topic from the list provided to see more information. AutoPIPE's piping geometry and pipe property information can be exported from AutoPIPE into PULS Item #5: What information is exported from PULS to AutoPIPE: Answer: Please see the following PULS help section: Help > Contents> Search Tab> enter "AutoPIPE" (include the quotes), press List Topics button, double click on the selected topic from the list provided to see more information. The shaking force can be exported from PULS into AutoPIPE. Item #6: How to import / export information from PULS to newer versions of AutoPIPE: Answer: As of Jan 2020, from PULS help information: PULS will be able to read AutoPIPE models that are saved in NTL (text) format. PULS can import NTL files with version 1.1 and lower.... Question : What version of AutoPIPE generates an v.1.1 NTL file? Answer : AutoPIPE 8.9 generates a v1.1 NTL file. See WIKI here for list of NTL versions created by various versions of AutoPIPE. When using a version of AutoPIPE that cannot generate an NTL v1.1 file (ex. 12.02.00.14), use the following procedure: a. Open the model in AutoPIPE v9.0 or higher. b. Save model as v8.9 DAT b. Open model in AutoPIPE v8.9 and save the file as AutoPIPE Batch (*.NTL) which generates the NTL file in the correct version format. c. Open NTL v1.1 or lower in PULS. See Also Bentley PULS Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 01. Download, Install, and License AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.xx.xx.xx and higher
Release notes - click here Automatic installation method If AutoPIPE 11.01.00.23 or higher has already been installed, see procedure here . Otherwise see Manual installation below. Note: Connection client may not show updates to newer versions of available AutoPIPE software, why? - click here Manual installation method Step #1: Download Step #2: Install Note: OS supported by Bentley applications , Microsoft XP support , Microsoft end of life OS support , Restore Point Commercial version QA Version AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.02.00.14 AutoPIPE CONNECT QA v.12.00.00.16 and ATS AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.01.00.10 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.00.00.14 Step #3: Set-up Licensing Sign In CONNECT Client Step #4: Start AutoPIPE See Also How do I download, install, and license AutoPIPE? Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Q. Installation procedure for AutoPIPE does not create a restore point, why?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Install Date Logged & Current Version Jan. 2020 12.02.00.14 Problem: Unlike other Bentley installers, AutoPIPE's installation does not indicate creating a Restore Point. Solution: As of AutoPIPE 12.02.00.14 and lower the installer does not automatically create a restore point. If a restore point is critical to the user, they would need to manually create a restore point in Windows before installing AutoPIPE. Suggest to search the internet for instruction on creating a restore point on your operating system. The has been logged (Enhancement 389714) and to be fixed in a future version of the program. See Also Installation Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: opening PULS files in Autopipe and vice-versa
Helge, I am not sure how much complicated is your model, but in my opinion, in my case, i.e. reciprocating compressor stations it is usually almost the same time-consuming modelling manually as importing from AutoPIPE. I did some benchmarks and I feel we have more control over model data this way. Piping geometry is only a fraction of time to spend on model preparation. Besides, it is necessary to build separate sections of piping for suction and discharge or interstage. Next - it is necessary to build models of equipment, which is way different from what can be done in AutoPIPE. What do you think about my remarks?
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Forum Post: RE: AutoPIPE to STAAD pipelink error
Good day to you Lauren, This looks like a coordinate issue. Are you using the same coordinates in both AutoPIPE and STAAD? Do you have the same Coordinate directions, X,Y,Z orientation? Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Systems Design Analyst Design Engineering Analysis group ===================================================
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Forum Post: RE: opening PULS files in Autopipe and vice-versa
Thanks fro your comments Luke, I was able to export an NTL from Autopipe even with the latest version and the import into PULS also worked. Although, there is a limit of maxim elements that can be translated from NTL into PULS. In the end I had to break my AutoPipe model into compression stages. to get it imported into PULS. Regards,
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Forum Post: RE: opening PULS files in Autopipe and vice-versa
Hi Maciej, Thank you for your comments. I preferred to build the model in AutoPipe over PULS for two reasons. The latest version of PULS has copy / Past disabled, which is quite frustrating when modelling symmetric components (i.e. Cylinder gas passage or relief lines) I can later use the same AutoPipe model for the mechanical shaking force response analysis. Initially, I was hoping to be able to export the AutoPipe model into a Finite Element Analysis software, but the detail of the export format was not sufficient for FEA. At least I couldn't find the right export format. Unfortunately, the NTL PULS export format from AutoPipe is also of limited quality. It will export only those pipe nodes that change the pipe dimensions or orientation, but not elbow or straight section segment nodes for example. Regards,
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Wiki Page: Q. "Error 0x80070005:" displayed in log file when installing AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): All Area: Installation Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Mar. 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: User with Administration right to the computer is attempting to install AutoPIPE, while going through the license agreements and about 3 Nexts screens the installation suddenly fails. After the installation abort, the following was found in the error log file: Could not create system restore point, error: 0x80070005... Why is this happening and how to Avoid it? Solution: This is a permissions issue. AutoPIPE should be installed by person who has been added to the Admin Group for permissions on the computer. Please see the following website for more information that maybe helpful: https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/vstudio/en-US/443d32e2-92ae-4522-ac48-d4af03eb6921/vs2012-install-error-0x80070005-failed-to-secure-cache-path?forum=vssetup See Also Errors that occur when Installing / Uninstalling Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Q. "Error: 0x800f0954" displayed when installing AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): All Area: Installation Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan. 2020 12.02.00.14 Problem: User with Administration right to the computer is attempting to install AutoPIPE, while going through the license agreements and about 3 Next screens later the installation suddenly fails. After the installation aborts, the following was displayed: Error: 0x800f0954... Why is this happening and how to Avoid it? Solution: In Control Pane l> Programs and Features on the left select Turn Windows feature on or off. Enable .NET 3.5. If this method fails, you may get one of the following error messages: 0x800f0906: "Windows couldn't connect to the Internet to download necessary files. Make sure that you're connected to the Internet, and click Retry to try again." 0x800F081F: "The changes could not be completed. Please reboot your computer and try again." These messages may be displayed for the following reasons: a. Your computer is not connected to the Internet. Please connect, and then retry the operation. b. If you cannot connect to the Internet, you can enable the .NET Framework 3.5 by using the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) command-line tool and specifying the installation media (ISO image or DVD) you installed Windows 8 / 10 from. 1. In Windows 8 / 10 or Windows Server 2012, open a Command Prompt window with administrative credentials (that is, choose Run as administrator). 2. To install the .NET Framework 3.5 from installation media located in the D:\sources\sxs directory, use the following command: DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All /LimitAccess/Source:d:\sources\sxs Use /All to enable all parent features of the .NET Framework 3.5. Use /LimitAccess to prevent DISM from contacting Windows Update. Use /Source to specify the location of the files needed to restore the feature. For more information about DISM parameters and options, see How to Enable or Disable Windows Features You are using a local source, but the network location is inaccessible or does not have the right content. Install the .NET Framework 3.5 from installation media as described in the previous bullet point. Your administrator has configured your computer to use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) instead of Windows Update for servicing. Ask your administrator to enable the policy to use Windows Update instead of WSUS. If these instructions do not correct the problem, download the paper Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Deployment Considerations from the Windows Dev Center for more extensive troubleshooting information. Or, see the following website here for more helpful information. See Also Errors that occur when Installing / Uninstalling Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Errors that occur when Installing / Uninstalling AutoPIPE
Installed Errors "Error 1603" or "AutoPIPE Preview Handler encountered an unexpected error - The error code is 2908" "Error 1607: Unable to install InstallShield Scripting Runtime." "Error:= 1625" "Error code: 0x80070005" "Error code: 0x80070070" "Error code: 0x80070643" "Error code: 0x80070666" "Error code: 0x800f0954" "Error code: 0xc0000005" "0xfffffffe" "BeKBNotFound = KB4340917" "InstallDriver Module: InstallDriver Module has stopped working......." Problems with Installing OPIM with AutoPIPE: see prerequisites to installing OPIM here Note: One option, download Prerequisites for Bentley Desktop Applications 08.11.09.03 from under Bentley OpenPlant Orthographics Manager 08.11.09.442 this does not require internet connection. Then install Bentley OpenPlant Isometric Manager V8i 08.11.09.458 OpenPlant Product Group Compatibility - click here " Your user account does not have write access in the Autopipe program folder....." " The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package. The error code is 2738..." Uninstalled Errors Error 1001. An exception occurred while uninstalling. message appears when uninstalling AutoPIPE, why? See Also Warnings, Errors, Crashed, Confirm Messages Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Q. Who are my company's Bentley On-site Administrator(s)?
Open your CONNECT Center web page. Click on the "How are you connected" hyperlink, shown below: Note: If you cannot see "How are you connected?" hyperlink imaged above, then select the Gear on the right side of the screen and select the Plus next to " Welcome Banner " Now you will be able to see the "How are you connected?" line and hyperlink. After clicking on the phrase, a window will appear, press on the "Administrators" tab to see a current list of all the Bentley On-site Admins linked to your sign in name. Use this information to contact your closest Bentley On-site Admin to help with all of your licensing permissions and restrictions settings. IF you do not see any Admins listed, then your sign in name has not been correctly linked to an account. Contact Bentley User Management for assistance. Phone Queue for: 1-800-BENTLEY (1-800-236-8539) Outside the United States +1 610-458-5000 Or see local offices here See Also Bentley AutoPIPE Licensing Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel Licensing Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Q. Where is the "How are you CONNECTED" hyperlink on CONNECTION Center?
Answer: The "How are you CONNECTED" hyperlink is located on the Get Started... Welcome banner. If the Welcome Banner was missing from your CONNECTION Center, most likely the banner was turned off. Follow Steps here to turn the banner back on: 1. Open CONNECTION Center - click here 2. Click on the Cog gear located on the right side of the screen. 3. Click on the "+", which will then be come an "x". 4. Presto, the Welcome banner will now be displayed and the "How are you CONNECTED" hyperlink is located as shown above. See Also Overview on CONNECTION CENTER Technical Support Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Q. "An error occurred while processing your request:"... message appears when signing into CONNECTION Center the first time, why?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Log in Date Logged & Current Version June 2019 12.01.00.10 Problem: When signing into connection client for first time the following appears? "An error occurred while processing your request:" Solution: This is related to singing the EULA while inside of CONNECTION Center Take note to the bottom left corner of the internet window / screen, notice that a the URL addresses may be cycling. This indicates that the website has not been fully accessed yet. This may take a few minutes, please be patient. If this does not resolve itself in a few moments, open CONNECTION Client (download and install as needed) and sign the EULA there. While in CONNECTION Client, access Software downloads by using instructions here . If you continue to have troubles, contact Bentley office asking for Web Assistance OR, log Service Request , select Website Assistance . Problem area = User Management. Description = Mentioning this WIKI page See Also CONNECTION Center Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: - CONNECTION Center - AutoPIPE
Q. How to open Bentley CONNECTION Center? Q. How to open User Management from CONNECTION Center? Q. An error occurred while processing your request ... message appears Q. "How are you CONNECTED" question / hyperlink is missing
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Forum Post: VERTICAL PRESSURE VESSEL - ANCHOR CHAIR CALCULATION
Hi All, While running the calculation for vertical pressure vessels supported on skirt, we have encountered an issue related to the top plate thickness of the anchor chair. We are selecting the anchor chair dimensions for a specific company STANDARD , and when checking the results file we discover that the program does not change the thickness of the top plate as required by the calculation. Herebelow the screenshots from the results file: The program has selected a top plate thickness of 16 mm (ea5), while in next page the minimum required thickness is 16.69mm. This issue is not encountered in all the vessels we model. Any help would be appreciated.
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Forum Post: RE: How to apply NC-3658 when use Appendix XI to assess the flanges ?
I reviewed ANSI Check and Section III Appendix XI in Autopipe Help. I don't see the effective flange pressure (P+Peq) is mentioned in Appendix XI method. I did hand calculations for H and Wm1, and compared them to the H and Wm1 from flange analysis report. I found Autopipe Flange Check Appendix XI Method does not replace P with P+Peq; therefore my conclusion is Appendix XI Method in Autopipe does not check an NS flange for the requirements of NC-3658 (I do not find an option for checking either NC-3658.1, NC-3658.2 or NC-3658.3 in Autopipe Flange Check). Please advise whether my conclusion is correct.
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Wiki Page: Q. I am not able to access this Software download website for AutoPIPE products, what should I do now?
"Sorry, you do not have access to SELECT support services. Your account is not associated with a SELECT site entitlement." Answer: See options below: 1. Contact your Bentley On-site Admin to upgrade your User Entitlement access with information on the following WIKI site . If the company On-site Admin chooses not to provide download access, ask that they download the program and make it available to you. OR 2. Contact Bentley by phone , select Licensing or User Management options ask Bentley Representative: a. Provide me my company's assigned Bentley On-site Admin name(s)? b. Do I have download entitlements? OR 3 . If you are a Non-Select user or have a Non-Select account, you do not have the ability to download software. Contact Bentley Licensing group who will send an email with a download link for software version based on the date when the account status was changed to Non-Select. See Also Download How do I download, install, and license AutoPIPE? Bentley AutoPIPE
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