Bentley Systems acquired EuResearch , provider of Microprotol in early 2013. By August 2013, Bentley has re-released the application as AutoPIPE Vessel. Additional information about this new product can be found in the following locations: Readme Release Notes Summary of competitive advantages of AutoPIPE Vessel over the competition Design Optimization and Cost Reduction using AutoPIPE Vessel Application Help menu> AutoPIPE Vessel Help> The Calculations> Content of the calculation software releases. Note: This menu location contains complete revision history (information below was copied directly from help location). Available features based on license type Comments, Questions, and Answers 01. Design Optimization and Cost Reduction using AutoPIPE Vessel 02. AutoPIPE Vessel Fundamentals 03. Can I open older Microprotol models in the new version of AutoPIPE Vessel? 04. How does AutoPIPE Vessel compare to Microprotol? 05. Is AutoPIPE Vessel interface and dialog screens similar or different than Microprotol? 06. What is the largest number of characters that an AutoPIPE Vessel file name can have? 07. Summary of competitive advantages of AutoPIPE Vessel over the competition 08. Does AutoPIPE integrate with AutoPIPE Vessel? 09. When will this code be added to the program? See Also Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel
↧
Wiki Page: D. Information and Product Datasheet
↧
Wiki Page: G. Technical Support
0. Have a good suggestion to improve the application - click here 1. Need Technical Support to fix a problem / answer questions - click here Every problem with AutoPIPE should start by logging a new Case. Each Case has a unique number associated to it to enable easy tracking of a reported issues. When contacting Bentley, any analyst can refer to that number and have immediate access to all the account information and details on all communication between the user, analyst, and development team's responses. Users are warned against contacting Bentley Personnel directly with technical questions as these people can be out of the office and take a while to respond. By logging a Case, the available analyst will become aware of the new problem and take appropriate action. The user will also receive an automated reply that they can reply to with extra information or files (strongly advised to include all models, screenshots, etc. in one ZIP file), and CC additional people as necessary. This workflow guarantees that every issue is properly logged, all parties are well informed, anyone can quicky see at a glance the current status, and all communications can are accurately recorded for future reference. 2. Required information Some issues require that the CAE development team review a users computer for machine configuration, installed files, program information, etc.. use the following sections as need to gather information required. AutoPIPE Vessel information a. From with in AutoPIPE Vessel, save the model and send *.emvd file for review. Note: In some case user may need to send additional files: i. Project specification: *.EMPD II. AutoPIPE Vessel *.CSV b. Provide exact details about a specific issue with text and screen shots. Send all information and photos for review. Note: To save time and potential mistakes, provide a crystal clear description with text, images, and model. Machine configuration a. Go to run and type ‘ cmd ’ b. In the command window type “ dxdiag /t %LOCALAPPDATA%\bentley\dxdiag-dump.log ” c. Open folder location: - %LOCALAPPDATA%\Bentley or - C:\Users\ username \AppData\Local\Bentley d. Find and Send ' dxdiag-dump.log' file for review List of installed programs and components a. Go to start and type ‘ Powershell’ b. Copy/Paste the following command into the powershell window: X86 Programs Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\* | Select-Object DisplayName, DisplayVersion, Publisher, InstallDate | Sort-Object DisplayName | Format-Table –AutoSize > $env:LOCALAPPDATA\bentley\installed-progs-x86.txt X64-Programs Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\* | Select-Object DisplayName, DisplayVersion, Publisher, InstallDate | Sort-Object DisplayName | Format-Table –AutoSize > $env:LOCALAPPDATA\bentley\installed-progs-x64.txt d. Open folder location: - %LOCALAPPDATA%\Bentley or - C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Bentley e. Find and Send ' installed-pogs.txt' file for review Program Dump a. Start Task Manager by right clicking the taskbar and selecting ' Task Manager ' b. Go to “Details” tab and find “prodia2.exe” in the list (the AutoPIPE Vessel program GUI). c. Right click and select ' Create dump file' d. The file will go to your temp directory with name ‘ prodia2.dmp’ e. Open folder location by typing ' %temp%' in run or File Explorer f. Find and Send ' prodia2.dmp ’ for review. Note: the DMP file may be very large, posted it to your server and a send a link back in Service Request for our development team to review. Otherwise, if you do not have a server location, Bentley Technical Support can provide a link for the file to be uploaded too, create a Service Request asking for a link to upload your file(s). Note - If DMP file is <20meg, send back file Service Request email. Otherwise, use suggestion above. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel
↧
↧
Wiki Page: F. Readme Release Notes for AutoPIPE Vessel
See the following links for details of each version Read-me Release notes: Multi Language The base version is in English but the UI and the Report can be switched into other languages due to the use of a dictionary file installed with the program. This language dictionary can be selected under Menu> Preferences. Language to include: C German French Russian English Croatian Portuguese Spanish Polish Chinese (Simplified) - _ _ Note: General help is only available in English. AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.43.01.01.011 - Jan 2023 (Latest Version) AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.43.01.00.063 - December2022 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.43.00.00.121 - September 2022 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.42.04.00.091 - January 2022 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.42.03.00.010 - June 2021 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v. 42.02.00.009 - March 2021 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.42.01.00.005 - December 2020 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.42.00.00.008 - June 2020 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.41.05.00.008 - June 2020 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.41.04.00.013 - Feb 2020 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.41.03.00.009 - Oct 2019 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.41.02.00.005 - June 2019 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.41.01.00.005 - April 2019 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.41.00.00.006 - Jan 2019 (and higher - CONNECTION Client ) AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.07.00.007 - July 2018 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.06.00.007 - March 2018 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.05.00.09 - Dec 2017 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.04.00.08 - Aug 2017 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.03.00.08 - Dec 2016 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.02.00.08 - Aug 2016 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.01.00.09 - April 2016 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.01.00.08 - Feb 2016 English Language Newer version are now released as Multi Language versions, see section above. AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.17 -Dec 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.11 -Oct 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel V8i v.33.03.01.07 -Mar 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel V8i v.33.03.00.20 -Feb 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel V8i v.33.02.02.04 -July 2014 AutoPIPE Vessel V8i v.33.02.01.08 -April 2014 AutoPIPE Vessel V8i v.33.02.00.06 -Jan 2014 AutoPIPE Vessel V8i v.33.01.00.11 -Aug 2013 Microprotol release notes Brazilian Portuguese Newer version are now released as Multi Language versions, see section above. AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.01.00.08 -Feb 2016 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.14 -Oct 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.11 -Oct 2015 Chinese Language: Newer version are now released as Multi Language versions, see section above. AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.42.02.00.009 - April 2021 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.41.04.00.13 - April 2020 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.41.03.00.009 - Dec 2019 Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT Edition v.41.01.00.05 - June 2019 Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT Edition v.40.06.00.007 - April 2018 Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT Edition v.40.05.00.09 - Feb 2018 Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT Edition v.40.04.00.08 - Aug 2017 Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT Edition v.40.03.00.08 - Feb 2017 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT Edition Update 2 (v40.02.00.08 -Sept 2016 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT Edition v.40.00.00.17 -Jan 2016 AutoPIPE Vessel V8i v.33.03.01.07 -Sept 2015 French Newer version are now released as Multi Language versions, see section above. AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.03.00.08 -Dec 2017 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.01.00.08 -Feb 2016 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.17 -Dec 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.14 -Oct 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.11 -Oct 2015 German Newer version are now released as Multi Language versions, see section above. AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.01.00.08 -Feb 2016 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.14 -Oct 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.11 -Oct 2015 Hungarian Newer version are now released as Multi Language versions, see section above. AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.01.00.08 -Feb 2016 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.14 -Oct 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.11 -Oct 2015 Polish Newer version are now released as Multi Language versions, see section above. AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.01.00.08 -Feb 2016 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.17 -Dec 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.14 -Oct 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.11 -Oct 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel V8i v.33.03.00.20 -June 2015 Russian Language: Newer version are now released as Multi Language versions, see section above. AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.03.00.08 - April 2017 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.01.00.09 -Sept 2016 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.01.00.08 -Feb 2016 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.17 -Dec 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.14 -Oct 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.11 -Oct 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel V8i v.33.03.01.07 -May 2015 Spanish: Newer version are now released as Multi Language versions, see section above. AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.01.00.08 -Dec 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v. 40.00.00.14 -Oct 2015 AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT v.40.00.00.11 -Oct 2015 See Also Technical information: Release Notes, Product Data Sheet, etc. . Download - Install - License Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel
↧
Wiki Page: 01. Is there any plan to add Australian Code AS1210 in AutoPIPE Vessel?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: General Date Logged & Current Version August 2023 43.01.01.011 Problem: Is there any plan to add Australian Code AS1210 in AutoPIPE Vessel? Solution: We currently do not have plans of extending our code offer in the near future. Currently we have covered following codes & standards in AutoPIPE Vessel. • American Codes: ASME VIII Div. 1 & 2, UBC, ASCE, TEMA • British Codes: PD5500, BSI CP3, BS 6399 • European Codes: EN 13345, EN1092, EN1759, EN 1991‐1‐4, EN1998 • French Codes: CODAP, NFE, NV, PS • German Codes: AD‐Merkblaetter, DIN • Russian Codes: GOST R 52857, GOST 28759, GOST 51273 • Chinese Codes See Also AutoPIPE Vessel Bentley LEARN Server
↧
Wiki Page: B. Codes and Standards covered in AutoPIPE Vessel
01. Is there any plan to add Australian Code AS1210 in AutoPIPE Vessel? See Also Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel
↧
↧
Wiki Page: - AutoPIPE Nozzle Removal from AutoPIPE 2023 and higher installer
AutoPIPE Nozzle is no longer bundled with AutoPIPE starting from AutoPIPE 2023 release (23.00.00.230). Existing copies of AutoPIPE Nozzle will continue to run provided a valid AutoPIPE Advanced or Nuclear License is a part of the User's entitlements. This change is primarily driven by tightening of Bentley's security controls internally over which products can be released to the market. The security protocols no longer support release of 32 Bit software applications and applications built using older compilers. AutoPIPE Nozzle was compiled using Visual Basic 6.0 IDE, the support for which was discontinued by Microsoft as of April 08, 2008 - making it increasingly difficult to maintain or update the application. The migration path to upgrade the program to a more modern compiler is impractical. A new solution is being considered to replace the functionality provided by AutoPIPE Nozzle. How to install and license AutoPIPE Nozzle with AutoPIPE 2023 and higher: Does the user have an AutoPIPE Advance or Nuclear License: If No , then stop here, in order to use AutoPIPE Nozzle, the user's entitlements must contain a license for AutoPIPE Advance or Nuclear. If Yes, continue below to one of the scenarios Scenario #1: Upgrading from AutoPIPE Connect to AutoPIPE Yearly (ex. 2023..) In this scenario AutoPIPE nozzle is already functioning with AutoPIPE Connect edition. All one needs to do is install the newest version of AutoPIPE Yearly (ex. 2023 or higher), and interface with AutoPIPE Nozzle as always done before with the older versions of AutoPIPE. Again, so long as the user has entitlements to AutoPIPE Advance or Nuclear license, AutoPIPE Nozzle is already installed and functioning. There is no need to install AutoPIPE Nozzle software. Scenario #2: New installation of AutoPIPE Yearly (ex. 2023..) In this scenario, AutoPIPE as never been installed and are now installing AutoPIPE Yearly edition. Follow these instructions: 1. File a Bentley Case mentioning this WIKI and ask for a AutoPIPE 12.08.04.009, last version where AutoPIPE Nozzle was apart of the installer. 2. Provide as many detailed reasons for requesting this software. 3. +++Warning+++ After reading the information at the top of this WIKI, know that Bentley now has a strict internal procedure for processing request of outdated software. This process in no way guarantees the application will be made available to the requestor. 4. The user will be informed of our choice after we've finished our internal process. At that time, more information will be released.
↧
Wiki Page: W731-5: Tees are not permitted in HDPE pipe system as per CC N-755-1.
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): all Area: Warning Message Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: When modeling in AutoPIPE the following is displayed: --------------------------- Warning --------------------------- W731-5: Tees are not permitted in HDPE pipe system as per CC N-755-1. --------------------------- OK --------------------------- Why and how to get around it? Solution: Per N-755 code: -3100 SCOPE The design rules of this Section are limited to buried, polyethylene piping systems constructed of straight pipe, three and five-joint mitered elbows, fusion joints, and flanged connections. Therefore, so long as the pipe property being used has "HDPE Material" check-box checked ON. inserting a valve, tees, and other components not listed above are in direct violation of this code. Only solution is to enter a different pipe property that has "HDPE Material" option checked OFF or option does not appear on the dialog. As an option, create a new pipe property using Material = NS (Non-standard), enter all relevant information like Density, Long, Hoop and Shear modulus. For modeling, as AutoPIPE does not have the correct SIF values insert user SIF for all joints to override the default SIF values. In addition, enter user Allowable values as per HDPE pipe. See Also Warnings Messages displayed in AutoPIPE Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Wiki Page: "Warnings" Messages displayed in AutoPIPE
W21-21: Cannot perform this operation, multiple points selected W21-32: Cannot split segments, maximum number of segments reached W21-34: This function can only be applied on junction of two segments W21-38: This function cannot be applied at the current point. W31-86: No allowable stresses are available for the selected material in the material library W36-14: Support will be hidden since all gaps > Gap Scale Factor x Pipe O.D. W41-27: Parameters are outside the applicable range W72-1: AutoPIPE Error Handling W79-85: 0 Stiffness in direction of imposed harmonic load. at XXX W97-99: No analyzed pressure cases present. Only axial GR stress is added W97-213: Corroded thickness is required for sustained stress in B31.3 W177-22: Time history duration is less than first period W214-1: The combination data file (*.CMB) you are about to open was created in a different version. W507-14: Modal analysis cannot be performed. Number of modes is zero W507-40: No temperature case found for non-linear hydrotest. W507-43: No pressure case found for non-linear hydrotest W511-67: Hydrotest load cases have been removed from existing analysis sets and new hydrotest loadset has been added. W726-2: Gap orientation has changed for guide at point XXX W726-6: Near zero length element at point XXX W726-7: Pipe diameter change without a reducer at point XXX W726-8: Kink in straight run of 90.0 deg at point XXX W726-8: Kink in straight run of 179.9 deg at point XXX W726-9: A Guide or Line Stop should not be inserted at following kink point(s) W726-10: User SIF required at junction at following point(s) W726-12: Following Segment(s) not connected to other segments and has no anchors W726-14: No anchors in current system W726-34: Inconsistent coordinates were reset at following point(s) W726-37: Expansion at (load case) is outside of temperature range at point XXX for material YYYY W726-38: Allowable at ambient is outside of temperature range at point XXX for material YYYY W726-39: Allowable at XX is outside of temperature range at point XXX for material XXXX W726-55: Creep data for (xx) is above temperature range. Zero allowable used at point (xxx) for material (yyyy) W726-93: Zero weight flange found at point XXX W726-94: Zero weight valve found at point XXX W726-110: Not all gaps are non-zero for following support(s) W726-116: Support will be hidden since all gaps > gap scale factor*Pipe O.D.at following support W726-170: The tee at point A04 has only two legs defined which may not meet the conditions to apply the equations for SIF and other stress indices. W726-195: Support D10 1-Zero length from 'supported' to 'connected' point W726-205: SIF and flexibility factors have not been validated for D/t > 100 W727-2: Temperature is outside the range specified the code for Expansion W727-3: Temperature is outside the range specified by the code for allowable W731-6: Tees are not permitted in HDPE pipe system as per CC N-755-1 W754-1: Sweep angle is 180 degrees W774-47 One or more combinations are set to none W801-14: No frequency below cutoff value W801-58: Smallest timestep for xxxx .TIH file = .... W801-121: V-stop liftoff(s) have occurred under operating W831-11: Seismic level includes cases not analyzed W961-12: System near capacity, please save W2014-35: Previous "to" must be the same as current "from" point W2018-11, W2018-12, W2018-16: Not authorized for ???? edition, AutoPIPE reverts to DEMO mode W2143-1 Following inconsistent data found in Analysis Set 1 Number of load cases does not match W2143-7: The joint information of User SIF or flange will be ignored at following point(s) W2143-29:Response spectrum case R1 has support group 2 that is no longer defined in model W2143-37: Extremely high value for Displacement tolerance > 1000 detected in loadset W2143-41: Undefined case referenced for concentrated force found at point.. W2143-45: A Yield(Sy) value of less than or equal to 1.00000 psi is detected on some points W2143-76: Friction scale factor is zero. Friction at all supports will be ignored for following analysis set W2143-108: Stress Range factor > 1 is not allowed for non-ferrous materials. At Pipe(s) W2143-121: Sc > 20 ksi (138 MPa). In calculation Sc will be set to 20 ksi (138 MPa) for expansion allow for pipe(s) W2143-123: Sh > 20 ksi (138 MPa). In calculation Sh will be set to 20 ksi (138 MPa) for expansion allow at following point(s) W2164-12: System contains Gaps/Friction/Soil data. Please enable non-linear option in the following Analysis sets W2164-30: Outside diameter does not match with soil properties at following point(s) W2164-41:Following inconsistencies are found for rotating equipment xx [yy ,zz ] point included does not have anchor/reference point defined W2164-58: Soil ID: xxx ,Bedding const. K cannot be zero. Reset to 0.1 W2164-78: D/t ratio for the following pipe ID(s) is less than 20 W2164-93: The value of "Fluid Density Factor" is zero in following analysis sets W2164-94: The validity of SIF data is only demonstrated for a Do/tn ratio less than or equal to 100 W2164-104: Yield values are zero for the selected material W2164-106: The following pipe ID's are using a depreciated fatigue curve, limited to 1E6 cycles W2164-124: B31 App J: Stress intensification factors W2164-125:B31 App J: Crotch radius is less than or equal to zero for the tee(s) W2164-126:B31 App J: Crotch thickness is less than or equal to zero for the tee(s) W2164-135:B31 App J: The ratio of crotch thickness to run thickness must be greater than 1.1 for the tee(s) W2164-145:B31 App J: SIF values for the tee(s) below are not valid W2164-147:B31 App J: SIF values for the tee(s) below are not valid, as the ratio of branch mean diameter to run mean diameter is greater than 0.6 W2164-153: B31 App J - The ratio r2/D2 is smaller than or equal to 0.08 for the reducer(s) W2164-155: B31 App J - The ratio T1/T2 is smaller than or equal to 1.00 for the reducer(s)… warning message occurred in AutoPIPE, why? W2164-156: B31 App J - The ratio T1/T2 is greater than or equal to 2.12 for the reducer(s)… warning message occurred in AutoPIPE, why? W2164-159: The value of "Stiffness" or "Spring Rate" is zero W2164-173:Thickness is out of range of library limits for following pipes W2164-178:Tee header and branch data was corrupt ... W2164-181: B31 App J: The following tee(s) contain a primary or secondary node on the branch leg W2164-192:B31 App J: Collinearity detected on the following tee(s) and will be analyzed as a non-B31J component W2164-194:B31 App J: The branch pipe axis is not within 5 degrees normal to the axis of the run pipe for the following tees W2164-198:Tee header and branch missing information has been updated on the following point(s): W2164-204: The following flange(s) do not consider corrosion W2182-4: Valve/reducer/flex joint should have flanges at both ends W2182-26: Pressure rating on mating flange to a valve is not the same at point xxxx W2261-3: Invalid Pipe ID in "Virtual Anchor" data for following Soil Id(s) W2261-4: Invalid Point in "Virtual Anchor" data for following Soil Id(s) W2261-5: The load case selected in "Virtual Anchor" data for following Soil Id(s), does not exist in model W2261-9: All stiffness values are zero for the following bilinear support(s). Also See: Warnings, Errors, Crashed, Confirm Messages in AutoPIPE
↧
Wiki Page: 12. How to model piping connected the end of a tank / vessel in AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): All Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Feb. 2016 10.00.00.10 Problem: There are various types of end connections on Vessels and Tanks: Dished only Elliptical 80% Dish 10% Knuckle Reversed Flanged Flanged only Shallow Flanged Hemispherical Toriconical ASME Flanged Standard Flanged Conical How to model piping connected the end of a tank / vessel in AutoPIPE? Solution: The technique is the same regardless of the Vessel's / Tanks's end type head construction. However there are 3 modeling approaches. 1. Consider the Vessel / Tank piping connection as an Flexible / Rigid anchor 2. Take credit for the flexibility in the tank construction, insert a Nozzle component then anchor element 3. Model the entire vessel / tank, add piping to surface with rigid piping See the following procedure and choose one or more techniques to use in your model: 1. Use an Anchor Element Assume the piping connection to the tank / vessel is considered an anchor component. Insert an Anchor element as needed. 2. Insert Nozzle Element and then Anchor element Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Nozzles Hear are 2 examples of connecting piping to a tank / vessel using a nozzle element. 3. Model the entire tank / vessel Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Vessels Note: in order to connect a pipe at B02, follow the techniques in option #2 above (omitting the anchor of course) Examples: 1. Connect multiple pipes to end cap Click here 2. Connect pipe to bottom of tank conical end click here See Also Modeling Vessel / Nozzles Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
↧
Forum Post: License: AutoPIPE vs. AutoPIPE Advanced
I have AutoPIPE Advanced license but when using click use the AutoPIPE Standard license, So is it QTL or not?
↧
Forum Post: Fluid Transient Flow Rate
I'm working in the TIme History Water Steam Hammer workbook. Page 8 goes over inputting data for the Fluid Transient calculation. I understand where and how to get all data for inputting in this text box, but when the example had "Flow Rate" at -125 lb(mass)/sec I am confuse as to how that number came about. Is it calculated buy major and minor losses for Point A18 to A17, or is it a values given by a pump? Just trying to fully comprehend what is going on.
↧
Wiki Page: 05. On AutoPIPE's results grids, Code Stress Tab is blank, why?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL Area: Results Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Feb. 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: On the results grids, all combinations are checked ON and there is data for Displacements, Forces & Moments, Anchors, and Support Tabs but NOT for Code Stress Tab as shown below: Why and how to fix? Solution: There are 2 known reasons why the Results grids may be blank: 1. Under Tools> Combinations> there are no Combinations listed. 2. All piping is set to Rigid Reason #1: No Code Combinaitons With the model open in AutoPIPE select Tools> Model Options> Combinations> Select the : If no combinations are listed then the Code Stress tab of the Results grids will be blank too. There must be at least one or more combinations listed in order to display information in the Results Grids. Reason #2: All Rigid Piping Close the results dialog screen and look at the Look at the model, is there any PURPLE (magenta) colored pipe indicating Rigid properties: As shown in the image above the entire system is covered with Rigid pipe properties. This is further confirmed by looking at the "Rigid Options" tab on the input grid. AutoPIPE does not display stresses for rigid pipe components except Tees (only if Tools> Model Options> Results> Show rigid tee stress is enabled). Delete rigid options over range, Look again at the results Grids with out changing any other settings, Now the code stress tab displays stresses as it should for pipe without rigid properties. Conclusion, if your entire model is covered with rigid properties the Code Stress Results Grids & Output Report will be blank. Note: If this does not resolve the issue, perform the following: 1. With the offending model open in AutoPIPE, analyzed, and Results> Grids displayed. use the mouse and right click on the Windows Start Button and select RUN, enter the following %temp% , A window should have opened to the users Window Temporary Folder. 2. Search for a folder that starts with " AP_ ", example AP_100000. Use the mouse to double left click on the folder to open it up. There will be at least one or more sub-folders, search for the sub-folder with the same name as the model with extra number at the end (example AutoPIPE model name = AP50SR1, temp folder name = AP50SR1_6757) and open it. 3. Search the listing for file with an MDB file extension. example: AP50SR1.MDB 4. The file size should be greater than 0.00 KB. If not, then there is a problem with the model, installation, or Antivirus application running in the background. Another AutoPIPE database test would be to use File> Export> Results Database and Input Database. Again, both these files should be greater than 0.00kb and when open should contain the respective data. 5.Before doing any more investigation in AutoPIPE, suggest to work with your IT department, reboot your computer so no other applications are open, temporarily turn off all Anti-Virus Protection applications, and then start AutoPIPE; test to see if AutoPIPE will operate correctly now. 6. If you continue to have problems after all the above, Reason #3: Problem AutoPIPE program If none of the other reasons resolved the issue consider a complete uninstall and reinstall of the program - click here for instructions . And, if after rebooting the computer, reinstall installing AutoPIPE with a newly downloaded installer, the problem continues, create a Bentley Case , ZIP all files in model's temp folder, and send to Bentley for review. Please also include screen recording or screen shots clearly showing the issue. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Wiki Page: 01l. How to control number of decimal places used in AutoPIPE's library SRC files?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Library Date Logged & Current Version Aug. 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: How to control number of decimal places used in AutoPIPE's library SRC files? Solution: +++Warning+++ This is not an easy process and needs to be perform by a very meticulous person that can follow these instructions very carefully. In this example, let us concentrate on changing the modulus value (3rd column) from using 2 numbers after the decimal to using 4 numbers after the decimal. SRC file to be updated = B313-18.src Library location = see WIKI here , folder containing " Library files" 1. Copy default SRC file from original location to a new folder on the desk top. 2. Rename file from B313-18.src to Test.scr ( highly suggest to never use the same name as a default material library) 3. Open Test.SRC using any text editor (ex. Notepad++, Ultra EDIT, MS Word) 4. Detail on the SRC file, Material Table format Line 9 definition 1 = 12 = Length of the Material name Field on line 244(ex. CS) 2 = 1 = Number of decimal places in item #1 if a real value. However #1 is not a real value and thus will be ignored. 3 = C = Value can be I (integer), R (real number) , C (character), or X (special character). pertaining to line 244. 4 = (A1,A12) = Fortran format A1 is starting character, where A12 is the next field length or 12 characters (If Integer than use I, if real value than use F, if character value than use A), pertaining to line 244. 5 = 01 = any data related to this material, 1 character values, see image below, pertaining to line 245. 6 = 04 = any data related to this material, 4 integer values, see image below, pertaining to line 245. 7 = 02 = any data related to this material, 2 real values, see image below, pertaining to line 245. Line 10 definition Information here is a description of what is defined by line 9. In this case it is tells that this is a Material Table ID Line 11 definition Similar in nature as line #9 above, it describes the information on line 248 - *MECH and the table from lines 247 - 320 1 = 4 = Length of the Mechanical name on line 246 (ex. *MECH) 2 = 1 = Number of decimal places in item #1 if a real value. However #1 is not a real value and thus will be ignored. 3 = X = Value can be I (integer), R (real number) , C (character), or X (special character). pertaining to line 246. 4 = (A1,A04) = Fortran format A1 is starting character, where A04 is the next field length or 4 characters (If Integer than use I , if real value than use F , if character value than use A ), pertaining to line 246. 5 = 00 = any data related to this material, 0 character values, therefore pertains to no lines. 6 = 00 = any data related to this material, 0 integer values , therefore pertains to no lines. 7 = 222 = any data related to this material, 222 real values, pertaining to lines 20 - 241. Note that the table defines 220 lines, but only 74 of them are actually used in the Matl table, pertaining to lines 247 - 320. Line 12 definition Information here is a description of what is defined by line 11. In this case it is tells that this is the mechanical data. Line 13 to 19 definition Information here describes the format used to define the items on lines 244 and 245 of the material information. Line 20 definition 1 = 20 = The line number in the file. This information is not typical viewed in most word editing software, however as seen here can be very useful when making modifications to any file in AutoPIPE. Therefore highly suggest to use applications like Notepad++, Ultra-edit, etc. 2 = 25 = Locate the Units file defined on the General Model options dialog, open the *.UNT file (ex. AutoPIPE.UNT), in the fourth column locate item #25. These are the units for this field. 3 = 09 = Length of the field, on line 247, columns 1 to 9 4 = 03 = Number of decimal places for value on line 247 5 = 02 = Format for Tools> Library command, Lines to skip-UPDATE, image below 6 = 00 = Format for Tools> Library command, Lines to skip-SCAN, image below 7 = 16 = Format for Tools> Library command, Spaces to skip, image below 8 = 9.1 = Format for Tools> Library command, Write format, width of column and number of decimal places, image below 9 = Temp: = Format for Tools> Library command, Label, name of data in table column Line 21 and 22 definition Similar format as defined on line 20 of the file above. Note Line 21, column #3 = 08, this represents columns 10-17 Line 22, column #3 = 07, this represents columns 18-24 Line 242 definition After the last data entry for the table find additional lines that instruct the application on how to read the lines of data in the table Read format for Major data record on line 245 1X = 1st column is a single space A20 = Charter field that is 20 columns wide 4 (I2, 1X) = 4 groups of integer value that are 2 columns wide with 1 blank space between each integer group F5.1 = Real value that is 5 columns wide, in that 5 spaces, there is room for 1 value after decimal. 2X = 2 columns wide of empty data F7.4 = Real value that is 7 columns wide, in that 7 spaces, there is room for 4 values after decimal. Line 243 definition After the last data entry for the table find additional lines that instruct the application on how to read the lines of data in the table Read format for Minor data records from lines 247 - 320 1X = 1st column is a single space F6.0 = Real value that is 6 columns wide, in that 6 spaces, there is room for 0 values after decimal. 1X = 1 column wide of empty data F6.3 = Real value that is 6 columns wide, in that 6 spaces, there is room for 3 values after decimal. 3X = 1 columns wide of empty data F6.2 = Real value that is 6 columns wide, in that 6 spaces, there is room for 2 values after decimal. Notes: 1. Most of the table definitions lines 9 to 241 are mostly used when enabling the Library (Tools > Tools > Library) command to display, scan, print library data. 2. Major and Minor data records line, ex. 242 and 243 are used by the program to read the library data table for each material. 3. the program will ignore values that are not correctly formatted or are outside of the field width. Example: a. In minor data above. if value was -2.601, the 0.001 would be ignored because it is outside of the field width b. In minor data above. if value was -2.601, with the enter value in the field with, the 0.001 would be read because the field is defined for 6 columns wide to include 3 decimal values. 5. Find and replace as indicated below Find - "15 07 02 00 01 04 7.3 Mod:" Replace - "15 07 03 00 01 04 7.3 Mod:" Note : should replace 74 times 6. Modify Minor data records line at the end of the table, ex. line #243. Find - (1X,F6.0,1X,F6.3,3X,F6.2) Replace - (1X,F6.0,1X,F6.3,3X,F7.3) 7. Update Each material Id and each respective row with modulus values according to the new format. maintain the decimal location, 7 columns wide, and with 3 values after the decimal. 8. Compile the library into a LIB file, place the library in the folder with all the other libraries, restart AutoPIPE, select the library from the material drop down listing, and test all the values returned are correct. Again,. +++Warning+++ Remember, being a custom library, Bentley cannot be held responsible for the inaccuracy of the new library content. It is your responsibility to verify the following information: a. Verification of data in the SRC file b. Verification of data in the Press / Temp. dialog c. Verification of relevant data in the Pipe Properties or any dialog referenced by the updated library Additional questions and answer: Question 1: In order to increase the modulus value to 3 numbers after the decimal, in the original file there is no 24 th column for lines 247 to 320 as there is no space after 23 rd column .There is “Enter” for Next line. Should we create 24 th column by giving space bar or 0, then “Enter” for next line? Answer: If not explicitly explained, once a filed is defined, the number can exist anywhere within its bounds and the program only reads what has been defined. Example: given that the field has 9 character defined with 2 number after decimals and ... Line 20 reads, 25 09 03 01 00 16 9.1 Temp: Line 243 reads, (1X,F6.2,1X,F6.3,3X,F7.3) Is it correct to assume that all of the following numbers are correctly entered and the whole number on each line will be read by the program? If you answered Yes , you are wrong. If answered No , your are somewhat correct. But let us look at the details. As mentioned, the number can exist anywhere within its bounds and the program only reads what has been defined. Table was defined by lines 20 and 243 as indicated above. From line 20 the field is defined as 9 characters wide for the Library print/scan command. Therefore any number within the bounds of columns 1-9 will be printed / scan. Any value exceeding this length will be truncated back to 9 characters in the first 9 columns. However line 243 informs us that the program will read, the 1st column as a blank character, and the next 6 columns with 2 number after decimal. Or column 1 is not read / blank, and only read columns 2-7. The decimal can be in any of these 6 column and only 2 numbers after the decimal will be read while the other values will be truncated. So what value does the program read from each row: Row 2 = 432.1 (why, anything beyond column 7 is truncated) Row 3 = 432.1 (why, anything beyond column 7 is truncated) Row 4 = 432 (why, anything beyond column 7 is truncated) Row 5 = 432 (why, anything beyond column 7 is truncated) Row 6 = 432.12 (why, anything beyond column 7 is truncated) Row 7 = 32.12 (column 1 is not read / blank, value is in the defined 6 columns and only 2 number after decimal are read) Back to the original question, Should we create 24 th column to make room for a 3rd number after the decimal ? Most important, take a moment to layout the line as defined to clearly understand the defined fields and what is read by the program Lines 20 = 25 09 03 01 00 16 9.1 Temp: Lines 21 = 24 08 03 00 00 02 8.3 Exp: Lines 22 = 15 07 03 00 01 04 7.3 Mod: Line 243 = (1X,F6.0,1X,F6.3,3X,F7.3) There are 2 correct answer here. 1. As indicated above, one could move the entire value over 1 column and enter another number with out changing the row length or 2. Insert a 3rd value after the decimal before the row return. Question 2 : Is the position of the decimal point fixed for Temp(7 th ), Exp(12 th ) and Modulus(21) in the line 247 to 320? Answer: No. refer to Question / Answer #1 above. The decimal value can occur at any time with in the defined field. See Also Libraries - AutoPIPE Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
↧
Wiki Page: 29. The ribbon for each menu hides when I click some icons.How to get back this ribbon tab on the screen?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Graphics Date Logged & Current Version Aug 2023 12.08.04.09 Problem: The ribbon for each menu hides when I click some icons. How to get back this ribbon tab on the screen? Solution: Ribbon can be minimized by just Right click on the Ribbon tab Area and Click on Minimize the Ribbon. Similarly, we can get back the Ribbon tab by Right Clicking on the Ribbon Tab are and uncheck the Minimize the Ribbon. See the video demonstration below for the reference. communities.bentley.com/.../Hide-and-Unhide-ribbons.mp4 See Also Graphics Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Wiki Page: Graphics - AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers on graphic issues in AutoPIPE: 1. See thru AutoPIPE to Desktop or blank screen 2. Color Plot related issues 3. Points disappear when viewing Imposed displacement & valve / flange 4. 2 flanges are shown as a single flange 5. Graphics take a very long time to refresh, slow, sluggish 6. Select 2nd support at same node point 7. Text missing from the top of the application screen 8. Display a displacement magnitude on plot output 9. North Arrow in model 10. Model Screen graphics appear as a series of dots in Model View 11. Test your graphics card 12. Input grids indicate items in model, but screen is blank 13. Change the scale size of the components 14. Anchor graphic partially rotated 15. Dialogs do not appear correctly when opened in AutoPIPE CONNECT v.11.00.00.22 16. Components in Single-Line, Wire Frame, and Solid Model view 17. Dialog fonts appear smaller or blurry 18. All words are missing from ribbon graphics 19. Stress color plot shows beams as dark black 20. Single line mode, components do not appear to be connected 21. Dialog text not aligned correctly 22. Nvidia graphic cards settings 23. Tee arrows do not appear 24. Distorted graphics on Dell Alienware computers 25. Hot / Quick keys no longer function 26. Which direction is Local X, Y, or Z axes direction 27. Force AutoPIPE to use a specific graphics card 28. Code stress color map does not blend (dither) from one stress color to another 29. The ribbon for each menu hides I clicked on some icons.How to get back this ribbon tabs on the screen? See Also Graphics Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Forum Post: RE: License: AutoPIPE vs. AutoPIPE Advanced
This should not be a QTL; can you please share a screen shot of the dialog box you are getting? Here is a wiki page that might help. Q. Change AutoPIPE Edition License to: (Standard, Advanced, Nuclear) - AutoPIPE Wiki - AutoPIPE - Bentley Communities
↧
Wiki Page: Application Crashed or Freezes - AutoPIPE
Note : a. What to do when AutoPIPE crashes? b. Options available to recover a model that was closed before being properly saved Symptoms and messages displayed when AutoPIPE program stops working properly: Messaged Displayed: Item #1: "Bentley AutoPIPE Application has stopped working" A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. Item #2: " Bentley AutoPIPE Application has stopped working" Windows can check online for a solution to the problem Item #3: Bentley AutoPIPE Application has stopped working: "A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Please close the program" Item #4: Program periodically freezes, toolbars disappear, and application crashes - AutoPIPE V8i 09.05.01.02 Item #5: Bentley AutoPIPE is (NOT RESPONDING) Item #6: The application has failed to start because of IEGLic.dll was not found Item #7: Microsoft Blue Screen - A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer Item #8: Faulting module name: ntdll.dll Item #9: AutoPIPE Report Viewer has stopped working Item #10: Faulting application name: Bentley.Licensing.Service.exe Crashed when performing: Question: Is this an valid AutoPIPE model? (click here) A. Opening a model B. Importing / Inserting a model C. On start-up: D. Computer Mouse pointer constantly shows thinking status every few moments. Fix: confirm LMT error checking is turned OFF. see last step on WIKI page HERE . E. Analyze> All or Analyze> Static F. File> Save Stress Isometric All G. Model Consistency Check H. Installing I. Results> Output Report J. Working with Input / Results grids K. Viewing Load> Dynamic Analysis Dialog Screen L. No specific reason M. Copy / Pasting N. Modifying Components O. Modifying General / Edit / Results Model Options Also See: Warnings, Errors, Crashed, Confirm Messages in AutoPIPE
↧
↧
Wiki Page: 01. When modifying Material Library selection on General Model Options AutoPIPE crashes, and message inside of log file reads: " IORREA: File read error", why?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Crash Date Logged & Current Version Aug. 2023 23.00.00.230 Problem: When modifying Material Library selection on General Model Options AutoPIPE crashes, and message inside of log file reads: " IORREA: File read error", why? Solution: As of Aug 2023, there is only one reported issue of this occurring. The issue was directly related to customize material library file. The user tried extending the material library MATL data table beyond the currently limits of that library. There is a hard limitation of 231 cells in the MATL data tables for each material. See the following image, the sum of all the data cells in a default library was 229, however the customize material library tried to extend the table a total number of 274 ( >231) cells. Again, at this time, the hard table size is 231. Once the customize library Matl data tables were reduced below 229, there was no issues of using the customize library. See Also General / Edit / Results Model Options mod crashes program Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Wiki Page: - Download Bentley AutoPIPE Products from Software Download
Note: 1. All Bentley applications are available for download using the Software Download website. 2: If you are part of the QA&R program, any installation from a downloaded file for AutoPIPE or ATS is strictly forbidden and does not constitute a valid installation or verification. All QA&R user must install the applications from the CDs received from Bentley systems QA&R manager, click here for details . Other applications that are not part of the QA program (ex. OpenPLANT Isometric Manager, Dashboard, Navigator, etc..) can be downloaded and installed as needed. 3. Can I download AutoPIPE's full ATS program? see WIKI here 4. Does an error appear , if yes, check the Cloud service Status here , if software downloads is green, please clear your browser cache or try a different browser. Step #1: Access Software Download using 2 different methods 1. Bentley CONNECTION Client or 2. Bentley CONNECTION Center Questions: i. Cannot access this website, what should I do now? ii. Does an error appear, if yes, please clear your browser cache or try a different browser. Step #2: After Software Download is opened, filter from all available software to AutoPIPE products only Select the following settings: a. Product Line = Pipe Stresses and Vessel Analysis b. Brand = AutoPIPE or AutoPIPE Vessel c. Press Apply button Step #3: Choose a tile (AutoPIPE) AutoPIPE is available in 3 different versions (i.e. Standard, Advances, Nuclear) and 1 add-on (KHK2 Add-on). These versions and add-on are controlled by the licensing inside of the application. Therefore, only need to download one version of the software, always select the first tile labeled AutoPIPE. Again, all the feature are installed, the license selection from with in the application controls the feature availability with in the application. Step #4: Filter, Dependencies, Read-me file, and Download Note: Current version = AutoPIPE 23.00.00.230 ( release notes and readme files ) Select the following settings: A . Filter - Make changes to the drop-down filters as needed to be applied to the list of available software Question: The version I need is not listed here, What are my options? B. Dependencies - pressing the carrot at the start of a line will display a list of dependencies available for that software. These are separate downloads and separate installation procedures that are performed after installing AutoPIPE. Question: Do I need to download these dependencies? C. Details and Readme - pressing the "i" balloon will open a dialog that indicates additional details. These details contain a link to the respective Readme file on Bentley Communities D. Download button - press the download button to download the respective line item. Be sure to press Download button for each line item to be downloaded. Question: Pressing Download button, nothing appears to be happening, what is happening? or What should I do? . E. At this time, AutoPIPE is only available as a 32 bit application. The development team is updating the application to a 64 bit version. Step #5: Download AutoPIPE Software After pressing the Download button, depending on your browser, a small box may appear: Using Internet Explorer: A box will appear at the bottom of the screen, press the "Save" drop down listing and select "Save-As", and save the file to your desk top or other folder location. Note: the file name above may-not be the same, this name will mirror the version selected for download. Suggest to SAVE the application to the computer before installing. Using Google Chrome A box will appear at the bottom of the screen, where the application is automatically being downloaded. press the drop down indicator on the right and select "Show in Folder" to locate the software being downloaded. Note: the file name above may-not be the same, this name will mirror the version selected for download. Step #6: Installing After the download has been completed, See the appropriate link below for installation instructions. Again, remember to install all programs downloaded, they are separate installations. AutoPIPE Yearly AutoPIPE CONNECT v.12 AutoPIPE CONNECT v.11 AutoPIPE V8i AutoPIPE 2004 AutoPIPE Vessel Bentley PlantFLOW See Also How do I download, install, and license AutoPIPE? Bentley AutoPIPE
↧
Wiki Page: Q. The AutoPIPE version I need is not listed here, What are my options?
Answer: If a version is missing from the available download listing, this means that it has been Archived. A newer version of the software is now available, and the older, outdated software links are removed from the listing. Why would a user / company prefer to use an older version of an application instead of taking advantage of the newest version that includes new enhancements (see release notes) and fixes to known issues ? AutoPIPE's latest version has the ability to open all models created by older versions, and the ability to save models back to a previous version format. In addition, the newest version of the software includes the most recent Piping Code updates and most of the legacy code years that may be required by project documentation to analyze models. Project documentation should list the piping code required for analysis instead of the software version number. Users are urged to review BENTLEY's SUPPORT POLICY for the impact on using older software. In addition, b y using previous versions, users may be exposed to risks related to security vulnerabilities present in the software. By distributing previous versions of the software, Bentley may be exposed to risks related to legal compliance (e.g., use of technologies that Bentley no longer licenses) and to application security. Therefore, distributing previous versions is regarded as an exceptional circumstance and is strictly controlled to ensure liability mitigation and record keeping practices. If you wish to still pursue using the older version, please use the following procedure: a. Submit a Bentley Case requesting a particular version (eight-digit number). Don't forget to include a thorough explanation of your inability to use the most recent program version (explanation should be more than just project requirements, what advantage does the older software have over the latest version?). b. Bentley Technical Support will assess the request for obsolete software and adhere to our corporate procedures. c. Once the internal process and evaluation are complete, the user will be advised of the management's decision to distribute the outdated software. See Also How do I download, install, and license AutoPIPE? Bentley AutoPIPE
↧