Note: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Reference Information> Code Compliance Calculations> select a piping code to see the calculations performed by AutoPIPE. Comments, Questions, and Answers about ASME B31.1 Piping Code Calculation Issues Item #1: After changing the piping code edition from ASME B31.1 2010 to 2012 in AutoPIPE, the results are different, why? Item #2: With ASME B31.1 piping code, which equation does the program uses for thermal stress in AutoPIPE? Item #3: What is the correct method to apply the option of analyzing SAM load case moments in Eq 13 instead of Eq. 12 in the code using ASME B31.1 piping code in AutoPIPE? Item #4: ASME B31.1 reference equation numbers seem to be wrong in AutoPIPE Reports. Item #5: When comparing the hand calculated hoop stress results with that calculated by AutoPIPE are different, why? Item #6: What value of Bend radius is AutoPIPE using when calculating the SIF of a 3/4" NPS, when radius = short, Long, 3D, or 5D ? Item #7: How does the program calculate ASME B31.1 allowable values in AutoPIPE? Item #8: Why is AutoPIPE automatically using ASME B31.J for SIF and flexibility calculations in ASME B31.1 2020? Item #9: What is the significance of Bending stresses in ASME B31.1 2018? See Also Piping Code Calculations Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: ASME B31.1 Piping Code Calculation Issues
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Wiki Page: Q. What is the list of currently available AutoPIPE versions that have a compatible ATS?
Answer: As of September 2022, the following AutoPIPE QA&R versions have a compatible ATS (Acceptance Test Set): Edition Version Number AutoPIPE CONNECT v.12.08.02.040 v.12.04.00.14 v.12.00.00.16 v.11.01.00.24 v.10.01.00.09 AutoPIPE V8i v.09.06.01.11 v.09.05.01.02 v.09.05.01.05 v.09.04.01.05 v.09.03.02.05 v.09.02.03.02 v.09.01.01.02 AutoPIPE XM v.09.00.00.08 v.08.09.00.14 AutoPIPE 2004 v.08.06.00.12 As one can see, not every version of AutoPIPE has an ATS created. The latest ATS version is automatically delivered to all AutoPIPE QA&R users. Non-QA&R users: Non-QA&R accounts are not entitled to the full AutoPIPE ATS, however please see AutoPIPE help for information on ITS.
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Forum Post: RE: Total Length of Pipeline?
Greetings Jeff, As of Aug 2023, no there is no report for the total pipe in a model. This is a a great IDEA, please see instructions here and post it. Regards, Mike Dattilio Design Analysis Engineering Group Senior Analyst Bentley Systems Inc =============================================================================
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Wiki Page: Q. How Do I Install Bentley AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.06 and Higher?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): CONNECT Area: Install Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version May 2021 12.06.00.48 Problem: How do I Install Bentley AutoPIPE CONNECT v.12.06 and higher.? Solution: Notes : 1. This installation procedure may apply to more than one version, therefore just consider version number as a reference that can vary. 2. There is a possibility that the computer may need to be restarted, therefore highly suggested to save all current work and close all running applications before continuing below. 3. Average time to install i. if all .Net file are currently NOT installed, approximately 25+ minutes ii. if all .Net file are currently installed, approximately 10 - 12 minutes 4. This procedure assumes that SES Licensing has been installed and configured, If not please contact the license group to assist you. 5. User currently logged into the computer must have full Administration rights. 6. Suggest program installed by accepting all the default settings 7. Prefer that the application was NOT installed over a network connection; suggest that the EXE file is on the user's system before starting the installation. 8. If a previous version of AutoPIPE was installed on the current computer, suggest to uninstall: i. all previous versions of AutoPIPE ii. " PCF to NTL translator iii. " ADLPipe to NTL translator iv. " Bentley STRAIT 9. ***Important*** Remember to always reset your profile if installing over an SES licensed version of the application (ex. v 12.0 and higher). Installation: Navigate to the *.EXE file downloaded using the download procedure. Double click on the *.EXE file (ex. Setup_AutoPIPEx86_12.06.00.048.exe) to start the installatio n process. Note: Be patient while the application is installing as it is checking to verify programs already installed, verifying drive space, etc.. there may be periods when it appears nothing is happening. Give the system time. In the event the installation stops a warning / error will be presented. Just follow the prompts and be patient. See Movie below, press on box located in lower right corner to enlarge video to full screen mode: communities.bentley.com/.../0268.install-autopipe-12.06.00.48.mp4 After clicking Finish button, AutoPIPE readme file will be displayed, click here for details of this file . You are Finished !!! AutoPIPE has now been installed: Failed to install: If the program will not install based on the instructions above, please log a Bentley Service Request mentioning this page and include a copy of the Error log mentioned above Install Dependencies: Install any Dependencies that were also downloaded (typically double click on the EXE files that were downloaded (i.e OpenPLANT Isometric Manager , ProjectWise, etc..). Detailed installation procedures for these other applications can be found on other WIKI pages or readme files. Continue: Before starting AutoPIPE, continue to STEP #3: Set-Up Licensing See Also Download, Install, and License AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.00.xx.xx and higher Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 01. Download, Install, and License AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.xx.xx.xx
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 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.08.04.009 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.08.03.015 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.08.02.040 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.08.01.010 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.08.00.063 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.07.00.346 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.06.00.048 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.05.00.16 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.04.00.13 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.03.00.17 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.02.00.14 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.01.00.10 AutoPIPE CONNECT 12.00.00.14 QA version AutoPIPE CONNECT QA v.12.08.02.40 and ATS AutoPIPE CONNECT QA v.12.04.00.14 and ATS AutoPIPE CONNECT QA v.12.00.00.16 and ATS Step #3: Set-up Licensing Sign In CONNECT Client Step #4: Start AutoPIPE See Also How do I download, install, and license AutoPIPE? Release Notes Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: "Query is too complex" - Bentley AutoPIPE message
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): All Area: Message Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Nov 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 Problem: The following appears when reviewing the results grids: --------------------------- Bentley AutoPIPE --------------------------- Query is too complex. --------------------------- OK --------------------------- And then --------------------------- Bentley AutoPIPE --------------------------- The SELECT statement includes a reserved word or an argument name that is misspelled or missing, or the punctuation is incorrect. --------------------------- OK --------------------------- Why does this occur and how to avoid it? Solution: The problem is occurring due to the number of printable combinations exceeding 254. This is a database related limitation. AutoPIPE 12.04 and lower cannot specify more than 254 comparison cases as criteria in result grids while querying the database. This issue ( 644882) is general and is repeatable in a fresh model, if more than 254 combinations are created with print flag ON. The avoidance to the problem is to limit the number of combinations using 'Print' flag. This can be performed using Non-code combination tab of Tools->Combinations dialog. Unchecking the "Print" flags for some combinations, so that the total number of combinations with print flag enabled not exceeding 254, the issue can be avoided. A new enhancement has been logged (89315) and will be updated in a future version of the program. Update: - AutoPIPE 23 update 1 - will fix this issue (644882). - AutoPIPE 12.06.00.048 and higher can now handle a maximum of 1000 code and 1000 non-code combinations (including the default and user defined combinations) are available, for a possible total of 2000 combinations in the result grids and output reports. See Also "Bentley AutoPIPE" Messages Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: AutoPIPE QA&R program
Q1. Whom can I contact with any questions regarding the AutoPIPE QA&R (Quality Assurance and Reporting) program? Answer: 1. QA&R Program Manager: Bruce Bader. email: Bruce.Bader@bentley.com 2. Contract or Sales: Joanie Mayberry email : Joanie.Mayberry@bentley.com , phone: (714) 685-6443 3. Software Quality Manager: Yaser Sohaib email: Yaser.Sohaib@bentley.com 4. Individual company designated points of contact When a company signs up to become a QA&R program member, a form 6-1-2, (Contact Personnel for "QA & Reporting" Subscriptions) is filled out. On this form are 4 categories for QA&R related deliverables. Each category must have a designated person(s) from your company to receive these deliverables (ex. they can all be the same person or different people for each of the 4 categories). Contact these people as needed. If you are unsure who is your point of contact at your company for a given category, send an email to one of the above 3 people asking for the information or file a Bentley Service Request referencing this wiki. Q2. What is the method for QA&R users to communicate potential AutoPIPE errors to Bentley ? Answer: All communications including potential errors should be reported to Bentley through service requests. Q3. What is the current version of the QA&R policy manual? How do I get a copy of it? Answer: The QA&R policy manual is sent to the point of contact specified on form 6-1-2, "Contact Personnel for "QA & Reporting" Subscriptions." It is then this person's responsibility to distribute it among company employees (only). In order to find out who your company's point of contact is, please send an email to one of the 3 people mentioned in the response to Q1 above. Once a new revision of the QA&R policy manual is ready, it is immediately sent out to the point of contact from each organization. These people will be able to answer questions about the latest policy manual version and if it is available to you electronically. Q4. What are the details of the installation testing package that Bentley provides for AutoPIPE in regards to how QA&R users can determine if AutoPIPE works properly after installation. Does Bentley provide acceptance criteria for the installation test results? Answer: Bentley provides 2 different utilities to test and validate AutoPIPE's installation: 1 . ATS (Acceptance Test Set) - only AutoPIPE QA&R users 2 . ITS (Installation Test Set) - all users Both utilities contain an automatic tool that runs a number of test models using AutoPIPE and compares the outcomes with pre-verified results. A successful comparison demonstrates that AutoPIPE is functioning as intended. ITS is a part of AutoPIPE's installer, thus available to all AutoPIPE users. However, the ATS is only made available to organizations that are a part of the QA program. The ATS runs more than 100 models, whilst the ITS only runs a few. Acceptance criteria for ATS/ITS test results are documented in the corresponding pdf manuals. Q5. What version of the AutoPIPE ATS (Acceptance Test Set) is currently available and how often does it get released? Answer: See ATS FAQ WIKI page here. Q6. Is AutoPIPE a 10CFR50 Appendix B certified application? Answer: AutoPIPE has been developed to comply with applicable portions of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B; 10 CFR 21; and ASME NQA-1. Remember that only AutoPIPE software installed from an official QA&R DVD sent by the QA manager has these certifications. AutoPIPE software downloaded off the internet does not meet these qualifications. Q7. Does AutoPIPE have a CofC (Certificate Of Compliance)? How can I get a copy of it? Answer : Are you apart of AutoPIPE QA program? If Yes see bellow: To get an official copy of an AutoPIPE CofC, p lease contact the QA&R Program Manager mentioned above. This person is the only one who can send out official documentation on the program. Please include complete contact information, company name, and AutoPIPE version number in use. Note: Both AutoPIPE and STAAD.PRO software are covered under Bentley Nuclear Quality Assurance program. Bentley's solutions for nuclear generation are widely used for safety-related applications. AutoPIPE's QA procedures have been and continue to be successfully audited by our major users since 2009. If No , see below: AutoPIPE CONNECT 11.00.00.22 and higher has a Validation Certificate Also, Bentley provides AutoPIPE Commercial users with an ITS (Installation Test Set) , so they can verify proper operation of AutoPIPE program once it has been installed on a computer. This feature is available in AutoPIPE 12.05.00.16 and higher. Use the Installation Test Set (Help > Install Test > Installation Test Set) command on the help ribbon. In addition, read the ITS documentation on how to use this feature. Q8. How are AutoPIPE error reports distributed? Answer: AutoPIPE monthly error report emails are sent to designated individual(s) as per the QA Form 6-1-2. This form is filed when signing up for the QA&R program. These points of contact can then distribute the reports to others in their organization as necessary. Note that monthly error reports are also posted to a private QA&R Community under the Bentley Communities website. Only designated individual(s) as per the QA Form 6-1-2 will have access to this community. If you are having troubles with accessing the private community, please click here . If you are not part of the QA program and are interested in learning more about it please send an email to the people above. Q9. What AutoPIPE feature are considered as Safety-Related? Answer: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Search Tab> enter " AutoPIPE Functionality for QA Approvals " (without the quotes), See Also Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 01. What to do when "load case did not converge" message appears in AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Analysis Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem: When analyzing a model the following occurs: --------------------------- Confirm --------------------------- The load case did not converge. Do you wish to continue iterating? --------------------------- Yes No Cancel --------------------------- What can be done to avoid this message from appearing? Solution: Please see the following AutoPIPE help location. Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Reference Information> Analysis Considerations> Static Analysis> Nonlinear Analysis - Gaps, Friction and Soil Yielding Included > Failure to Converge. A nonlinear analysis will usually converge quite rapidly. However, some analyses may fail to converge, even if extra iterations are allowed. Failure to converge after »15 iterations will usually indicate that the system is unusually sensitive, suggesting that the supports ought to be modified. If the analysis does not converge after a reasonable number of iterations, the QUIT option, which cancels the analysis, should usually be chosen. If the accept option is chosen, the results should be examined carefully to ensure that they are acceptable. During a nonlinear analysis, an ASCII text file SYSNAME.LOG is created, where SYSNAME is the piping system name (specified on the System dialog). This file can be used to identify the support(s) which failed to converge. Open the SYSNAME.LOG file that was created, and scroll down to "ERROR SUMMARY FOR NONLINEAR SUPPORTS". Just above this line, see detailed information: Load case causing the problem, values calculated (compare to tolerance settings), node point where the non-convergence occurred, etc. There are 5 solutions offered. In addition, consider reviewing how the model is moving under the offending load case. Sometimes support gaps need to be decreased / increased. In other cases, additional supports are needed in key locations around the model to prevent the movement to cause a model to not converge. Or a combinations of all 5 solutions is needed to resolve the issue. Typical Solutions: #1. Press Yes to continue iterating a: Model does not converge after 5 iteration, should it continue to iterate or not? b. How to change number of iterations for static analysis? #2. Judging by the location and type of error, modify/remove the support. a. Read the *.LOG file? b. Make sure there are no unrealistic huge loads in the load cases that are not converging b. Piping model with Wave does not converge c. For submerged piping, may need to add concentrated or distributed weight to prevent it from uplifting (in practice concrete mats are added in some cases. d. For submerged piping on seabed, model using V-Stops instead of soil at a reasonable spacing (that will make it pass the sustained stress check). Also, may have to use large friction factors (0.5 to 1.0) for these supports. e. For submerged piping on seabed, review soil properties with very small K2 value, and with a huge concrete mattress load acting on the pipe in the downward direction. Making these values slightly more realistic seems to have resolved the issue. #3. Model with soil; modify soil properties and/or modify the "Max. Soil Spacing" setting. a. Confirm soil spacing is reasonable, Use AutoPIPE's help calculations as a guideline to this value. b. " Some more converging solutions for buried piping are to first try using nonzero K2 values in order to avoid unlimited displacements. Using larger K2 values temporarily (K2=K1/1000 or so) can help you see if P1 values are sufficient by checking displacements. By setting K1, K2, P1 to 0.01 N/m and 0.001 M/mm/mm, the model should converge with no problem. c. Look at the displacement plot for the non-converging load case. If there are spot huge displacement values, that may point towards an unrealistic stiffness of support at that location, or soil yielding at a certain location d. Crank up the soil stiffness values, including the K2 values. Huge displacements at locations which is solely supported by soil may indicate soil yielding under that load case. With a very low K2 value, the point would continue to displace even with a very small amount of force. e. Piping model with beams and soil does not converge f. Piping model with underwater piping resting on the seabed does not converge #4. Reset the static analysis to uncheck "Gaps/Friction/Soils", run the analysis, and look at the support reactions for abnormal large values that are fighting each other. #5. Modify non-linear analysis tolerance settings (i.e. Displacement Tolerance, Force Tolerance, Friction Tolerance (ratio), or Friction Scale Factor). Suggested tolerances for Victaulic models: Models with multiple Victaulic fittings seems quite sensitive and exerts a huge amount of forces. One setting that may help in converging an analysis would be to uncheck the Nonlinear Analysis option, "Pressure Before Temperature". Also suggest adjusting the displacement and force tolerances (0.1 in displacement, 100 lbf force tolerance). Learn how to review AutoPIPE's log file: communities.bentley.com/.../0218.Review-AutoPIPE-Log-file_5F00_R01.mp4 See Also The load case did not converge... Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Error Messages
Error Code 032768 - Program has encountered an error and will close now Error Code 25 - Insufficient strength in shell/channel joint Error Code 27 - Longitudinal membrane stress in the tubes exceeded Error Code 28 - Longitudinal membrane stress in the shell exceeded Error Code 29 - Equivalent stress in the tubes exceeded Error Code 52 - WRC 107-297: Local Load Error Error Code 89 - Allowable stress at temperature missing (95C) Error Code 98 - Unable to design geometrical plate layout without interference Error Code 113 - Tubesheet: modulus of elasticity at temperature missing (330 °C) Error Code 151 - Design Code required isn't part of your license (ASME) Error Code 181 - Cone 3: should be placed between 2 shells Error Code 182 - No face detail on flange with gasket on both side of the bolt circle Error Code 235, 236, 237 - Floating Head (split ring): allowable stress Error Code 243 - FLOATING HEAD (crown): modulus of elasticity at ambient temperature missing. Error Code 287 - Error in formula [40*bd] for gasket according to AD B7 Error Code 316 - PD 5500 Figure G.2.2-18 deflections of cyl. shells due to radial loads, values beyond curve boundaries Error Code 334 - Tubesheet: Design code required ins't part of your License (ASME) Error Code 356 - Gasket width insufficient ( minimum=##.### mm ), the permissible gasket load is exceeded, use of a compression ring is recommended Error Code 404 - Flange xx.xx seating pressure less than or equal to zero Error Code 411, 412 - Nozzle AP (pad) allowable stress at temp missing, exceptional ambient allowable stress missing Error Code 425 - Floating Head (split ring/splices): insufficient thickness or gap not maintained Error Code 490 - FLAT HEAD: number of opening > 1 ==> out of the scope (the calculation has been made with the opening giving the greater thickness). Use an other code ( EN 13445-3 or BS/PD5500 ). Error Code 593 - Saddle effective angle < 30Deg (blast int Max P (Corroded inertias) (Corroded Weight), revise design of vessel Error Code 633 - The tube-to-Tubesheet joint strength is not adequate Error Code 677 - Conical Shell (XX.XX.XX) Under Internal Pressure: U-2(g) analysis is required or provide a flare at the small junction of the conical shell (Appendix 1-5(e)) Error Code 772 ROOF: Insufficient Support Column. Error Code 773 ROOF: Insufficient Rafter. Error Code 811 ROOF: Insufficient Girders. Error Code 885 - Tubesheet: tubesheets gasketed with shell are not possible for a fixed tubesheets heat exchanger Error Code 998 - Local Loads: Beyond curve boundaries (WRC 537 cannot be applied) Error Code 77832 - Abnormal Termination message appears when starting AutoPIPE Vessel IDispatch::Invoke("LoadArx"=00000013) failed w/err 0x80020009 Not a valid Material Database Unknown Procal Release - Release 1 Error - How to resolve "Output results required" error in AutoPIPE vessel? See Also Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel
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Wiki Page: Error Code 490 - FLAT HEAD: number of opening > 1 ==> out of the scope (the calculation has been made with the opening giving the greater thickness). Use an other code ( EN 13445-3 or BS/PD5500 ).
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Error Date Logged & Current Version Aug 2023 43.01.01.011 Problem: The following message appears when using AutoPIPE Vessel, 490 - FLAT HEAD: number of opening > 1 ==> out of the scope (the calculation has been made with the opening giving the greater thickness). Use an other code ( EN 13445-3 or BS/PD5500 ). why and how to avoid? Solution: As per AD 2000-Merkblatter, There is a limitation on adding nozzle on flat head. We can add only one nozzle on flat head, if you add more than one nozzle on flat head you will get this error. To avoid getting this error you have to limit the nozzle on flat head to one. See Also AutoPIPE Vessel Bentley LEARN Server
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Wiki Page: - CONNECTION Client - AutoPIPE
Bentley communities site Note : user MUST sign into Connection Client in order to start licensing an application. Otherwise, user will have 7 days grace period from initial installed date or date or last successful sign in date. Otherwise, application will revert to DEMO mode. Only exception would be if license was checked out. Typical Questions Ø What is CONNECTION Client (FAQ) Connection Client WIKI page here Ø Download - Release notes Ø Install - Installation issues Ø Open CONNECTION Client Ø Sign In issues: > Sign in with CONNECTION Client Note : 1. First step to diagnoses, uninstall, download newest version, reinstall software, and reboot the computer 2. ***Important***, Check Bentley Cloud Services Status for known issues. > CONNECTION Client Fails to Sign In - Windows 7 - Connection Issue, could not sign in, try again. - Windows Server 12 - Connection Issue, could not sign in, try again. - Connection Failure, could not connect - Issue with usage reported detected. Please run Health Check tool or click here to learn more. - Federated user cannot sign in Ø A utomatic Authentication users can sign in with their Windows logins instead of maintaining separate Bentley credentials > Email and Password reset to blank after filing in and pressing Sign In button > Reset password (if you see your Profile page you are already signed in, manually sign out and try the link again). > Reset password > Check Proxy settings > Troubleshooting - see section below > Messages that appear - see section below Ø No updates are shown Ø Update Bentley software from within CONNECTION Client Ø Download Bentley Software (ex. AutoPIPE, STAAD, etc..) using CONNECTION Client Ø Perform a Health Check a. Server mode is on - setting should be off. See wiki page on changing the setting Ø Version being used Ø Log collector Ø Scenarios Troubleshooting: Step #1: Restart the computer. Yes - this may sound trivial but please perform this action. Try signing into Connection Client after the computer has finished start-up. Continue to Step #2 if still unable to sign into Connection Client Step #2: Try to signing directly into ims.bentley.com , are you able to sign into this site? Yes - problem with signing in is directly related to Connection Client, continue to step #3 below No - issue is related to your IMS account information, contact Bentley or file a Service Request for Web Assistance mentioning unable to sign into IMS. Step #3: Reset the application by locating the application icon in the tool tray, right click the mouse on the application icon, and Exit the Connection Client service, the program will automatically restart in a few moments, and then try to sign in again. Note : If the easy reset method above does not work, use only one of the following approaches: Manual Approach Open Task Manager> Details Tab> End task the following processes: Bentley.Connect.Client.exe and Bentley.Licensing.Service.exe. Other Automatic approach Got to WIKI here , and follow instructions to download the file, rename to bat, and run bat Restart the application from the Windows Start menu and try signing into Connection Client again. Continue to Step #4 if still unable to sign into Connection Client Step #4: Download and install latest edition of Connection Client Compare version in Release Notes here with application version number currently installed on your system. Update if needed. > Known issues Step #5: Deleted all temporary internet files, cookies, caches (google instructions for your browser application) After deleting the items above, now try to sign into Connection Client. Continue to Step #6 if still unable to sign in. Step #6: Confirm that list of domains here that the CONNECTION Client needs to access in order to sign in and activate your SES applications. Contact your internal IT to ask that you're allowed to access domains mentioned above. Step #7: Confirm company network and firewall does not block Connection Client's read / write ability. Step #8: See additional Connection Client troubleshooting WIKI here (pages listed in left column under blue highlighted selection). Messages that appear - Check Updates failed with error Forbidden - CONNECTION Client recommends to install Navigator CONNECT - Could not connect Try again Solution #1 Solution #2 - Failed to install CONNECTION Client with error code 0x8007543. Fatal error during installation - Installation Failed (0xFFFFFFFF) - Must be installed on your machine prior to installing CONNECTION Client - Page Expired Error - Port failure - This account is not associated with an organization - Script Error - Script Error: Error in DB Script at line ... Diagnostics - Performing a trace See Also Technical Support Bentley AutoPIPE Ø • →
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Wiki Page: 20. How to model a Hyspan Series 3500 Externally Pressurized Expansion Joints Expansion joint using AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Aug 2023 23.00.00.230 Problem: How to model a Hyspan Series 3501 Externally Pressurized Expansion Joints Expansion joint using AutoPIPE? The modeling approach assumes that all of the other piping requirements stipulated by the manufacture have been followed. Solution: +++Under construction +++ Model it exactly as it is constructed: Flange, pipe, expansion joint, pipe, anchor, pipe, expansion joint, pipe flange. Contact the manufacture for details on the entire assembly (ex. Pipe dia, wall thickness, length, individual expansion joint data, etc..). This information will be vital when modeling in AutoPIPE. See Also Flexible Joint - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques Bentley AutoPIPE
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File: Bentley IEG software
When installing AutoPIPE, Puls or Plantflow the instructions may reference installing Bentley IEG. Download and install the software as instructed.
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Wiki Page: 01. How do I download, install, and license Bentley PULS?
Applies To Product(s): PULS Version(s): XM Area: Installation Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: How do I download, install, and license PULS (starting Jan 2023)? Solution: Attention: For additional information on system requirements, licensing, etc.. see the Readme document. System Requirements Processor Intel Pentium-based PC 486 or higher Operating System · Microsoft Windows Vista · Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later · Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later Internet Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or greater Memory 128 MB Hard Disk 52MB minimum free hard disk space Input Device Any industry-standard input device supported by Windows Output Device Any industry-standard output device supported by Windows Video Graphics Card Any industry-standard video card/monitor which OpenGL 3D graphics is supported PDf Reader Adobe® Acrobat Reader 5.0 or greater Step #1: Download PULS software: Please submit a Service Request requesting download link for PULS, PULS update, and Bentley IEG software be sent. Step #2: Requirements Before Installing PULS on Win 7 or higher (Skip this step if installing on Win 2000, Win XP, or Win Vista) Important : PULS was not certified or tested to run on WINDOWS 7 or higher, it has only been authorized for installation on Win 2000, Win XP and Win Vista. Installation and results from the application installed on other Windows version are at your own risk and without Bentley Technical support. Step #3: Install Bentley IEG License Services: Bentley IEG Select Service is required to license the PULS application. Notes: a. Download - click here . b. Details about IEG and Bentley Applications. click here Please perform the following steps: 1. User m ust log onto user's computer with full Administration rights. 2. Suggest that Bentley IEG License Services is installed while accepting all the default settings. a. Prefer that the application is not installed over a network connection; suggest that the EXE file is on the users' system before starting the installation. b. If Bentley IEG Service has already been installed, confirm version is the most latest. If not, uninstall all previous versions of program. c. Navigate to the EXE file download using the procedure above. Default: C:\Downloads \Bentley \ d. Double click on the " iegls02002001en.msi " to start the installation process. Attention: Do NOT start the program at this time. Continue to the next section. Step #4: Install PULS XM 08.09.xx.xx 1. User m ust log onto user's computer with full Administration rights. 2. Suggest that PULS XM is installed while accepting all the default settings. a. Prefer that the application is not installed over a network connection; suggest that the EXE file is on the users system before starting the installation. b. If you have already installed PULS XM, uninstall all previous versions of PULS c. Navigate to the EXE file download using the procedure above. Default: C:\Downloads \Bentley \ d. Double click on the " pls08090028en.exe " to start the installation process. Note : Be patient while the application is installing as it is checking to verify programs already installed, verifying drive space, etc.. there may be periods when it appears nothing is happening. Give the system time. In the event the installation stops a warning / error will be presented. Just follow the prompts and be patient. Highly recommended that all applications are closed during the installation process. On average it will take 6-8 min to install everything. Attention: Do NOT start the program at this time. Continue to the next section. Step #5: Optional - Install PULS Updates If updates were available, install PULS updates using the procedure located in the "Install PULS Update files_Rev01.pdf" (located in the downloaded file. Afterwards, please continue with next section before starting the application. Step #6: Set-up Licensing 1. Press START> All Programs> Bentley> PULS XM> " License Management Tool ". 2. After " License Management Tool " (LMT) has been started, a dialog will appear, select Tools> Option: A. Enter the Server Name : - use default selectserver.bentley.com B. Enter the Site Activation Ke y: Question : Where do I find the Server Name and Site activation Key Answer : a. Contact your company's assigned Bentley On-site Administrator(s) for this information b. Activating Against SELECTserver OnLine (a Bentley hosted server) c. Activation Key Audit C. After entering the 2 values above, press the " Test connection " button: i. If the following appears: Server does not support this Activation Key. Press OK button, There are only 2 reasons for this failure: A. Computer not connected to the internet (confirm internet connection) B. One or both Server name / Site Activation Key was entered incorrectly (confirm text string entered). IMPORTANT : Only after pressing the " TEST Connection " button and " SELECTserver and Activation Key verified ." message is displayed can any of Bentley's applications become licensed. OR ii. The following appears: SELECTserver and Activation Key verified. Press OK button, close the message, Press OK again to close the Options dialog, going back to the main License Management Tool screen. continue to next step. 3. Select the License Checkout Tab, scroll down the listing looking for PULS Option 1, 2, and/or 3 as shown below. Application Name is missing from the Product Listing: Reasons Why the application name may be missing from the Product Listing: A. The application is not on your SELECTserver. Contact Bentley Licensing to confirm applications on your contract and when your contract will expire. B. The SELECTserver has not been updated. Press F9 keyboard key (generally located on the top row of a keyboard), the application is sending log information back to the Bentley hosted server, wait just a moment for the light show to stop. At this point the product listing will be refreshed with the latest SELECTserver information. Search the product listing again for PULS Option 1,2, and/or 3. C. There are check out restrictions on the SELECTserver for the user and or the application. Please contact your Bentley On-site admin or Bentley Licensing Department. Only these people have access to the SELECTserver and will be able to look up and see where the licenses are located and what checkout restriction may be in place. If you are a Bentley On-Site admin see more information about " Client Access Restrictions " and Custom Activation Groups . If the License is in use by another, consider increasing your pooled license, contact your Bentley Account Manager for options and pricing. 4. Check the "Available" column to the right of the application Is the value >0 ? If the Value is greater than 0 , therefore a license is available for the application, start PULS. Is the value = 0 ? If the value is = 0 , this means that there is no license available for this application in your current pooled license. Therefor the program will revert to DEMO model if you try to start it until such time that this value is > 0. Things to Try: 1. With License Management Tool open, press F5 keyboard key (generally located on the top row of a keyboard), wait just a moment and the screen will be refreshed with the latest information from the SELECTserver. Search the product listing again for PULS Option 1,2, and/or 3. 2. With License Management Tool open, press F9 keyboard key (generally located on the top row of a keyboard), the application is sending log information back to the Bentley hosted server, wait just a moment for the light show to stop. At this point the product listing will be refreshed with the latest SELECTserver information. Search the product listing again for PULS Option 1,2, and/or 3. 3. In order to find out who has this license checked out in your license pool, please contact your Bentley On-site admin or Bentley Licensing Department. Only these people have access to the SELECTserver and will be able to look up and see where the licenses are located. If you are a Bentley On-Site admin see procedure here . If the License is in use by another, consider increasing your pooled license, contact your Bentley Account Manager for options and pricing. Step #7: Start Bentley PULS 1. Start PULS by double clicking on the desktop icon or from the Start Menu> Bentley> PULS XM 2. When you first start the Bentley PULS, a License screen will appear (or with PULS started, select Tools> Set Editions ): 3. Based on the Product(s) that were available in the License Management Screen above, select a PULS license that had more that 1 available license (Example, based on image above, PULS Option 1 or 3 are valid selections). If PULS Option 2 was selected the application would have reverted to DEMO model because as shown above in the LMT screen, PULS Option 2 has 0 license available. 4. If the program reverts to DEMO mode see steps above on Things To Try : Step #8: Confirm Application has a License After pressing PULS Option 1, 2, or 3 button, the application will look at your License Management Tool, check available license for the product selected, if available, reduce the available pool licenses by 1, and the application will be ready for you to use. To verify the application has a valid license, the top application bar will have one of the following: HOWEVER, if a valid license was not found to be available, the application will revert to DEMO mode, as indicated by: If revert to demo, (see Step #5 above for details) Verify PULS version selected above matches the license available in Tools> Settings> License Management Tools> Product list. Verify license is available, Tools> Settings> License Management Tools> available column next to product selected >0. Verify the internet connection and SELECTserver connection. Verify SELECTserver XM Dashboard Settings (i.e. Application restrictions, user restrictions, etc...) ONLY Bentley License Team or On Site Admin has access - http://selectserver.bentley.com/bss/admin/ Contact Bentley License Team If your application is not licensed correctly due to License Management Tool issues, please contact the Bentley License department to verify your account status. See Also Installation - Bentley PULS Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 02. Download, Install, and License - PlantFLOW 06.02.xx.xx and higher
Applies To Product(s): Plantflow Version(s): 06.02.xx.xx and higher Area: Download, Install, License Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Important : Bentley PlantFLOW is compatible with: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64. This does not mean that the software cannot be run on another operating systems not specified in the readme file, but that it has not been tested/certified by the CAE development team to be installed on another OS. The user can try to install the application on any OS. However, Bentley cannot be held liable for results or provide technical support for installation on untested systems. One may consider installing the application on a Virtual machine running a supported OS. 1. Download PlantFLOW File a Bentley service request asking a link to install the application. 2. Install PlantFLOW This new version of PlantFLOW is able to run on 32 bit and 64 bit versions of Windows XP, VISTA, Win 7, Note: Bentley cannot be held responsible for results from an installation of this software on an Operating System that is not specified in the application's read-me file. Installing and all output results from Bentley PlantFLOW on these other OS is at your own risk. Some preliminary tests have shown that the application will install and appears to be functional on Win 8 & higher. These OS have not been fully tested and using the application on these versions of Windows is subject to the disclaimer above. Uninstall previous version of PlantFLOW Back up your existing project files From the Control Panel> select Add or Remove Programs Select PlantFLOW Press the “Change/Remove” button. Complete the process to remove/delete the application. Delete Plant flow folder from computer hard drive. Locate the PlantFLOW file downloaded, unzip to a folder. Select “Start”, “Run”, “Browse”, browse for “ Setup.exe ” inside the extracted folder. Accept all default settings. Do not start the application at the tim 3. Download Bentley IEG Use the same procedure above to download Bentley IEG 02.00.20.01 - download here . 4. Install Bentley IEG This is a separate install and is required IEG must be installed by user with Admin privileges and cannot be pushed over a network connection. Please confirm you are logged on as an admin user, do not assume Un-install any previously installed version of Bentley IEG License Service from Control Panels 'Add or Remove Programs' Select “Start” , “Run”, “Browse”; open the folder where you downloaded the application too or insert the CD and run “iegls02002001en.msi” to start the installation process. Verify that the application installed, Control Panel> Add/Remove Programs> Bentley IEG should be listed. If was not installed, means that the application was only unzipped to the computer system; to complete the installation goto C:\BentleyDownloads\ieg02002001en and run the iegls02002001en.msi application. After installation, the computer should be rebooted. 5. Set- up License Open License Management Tool by using one of the following methods: Start PlantFLOW, select PlantFLOW Demo button, Select Tools> Settings> License Management Tool. Open windows run utility, Start> Run> type “ licensetool ” and press OK button. Search your entire hard drive for “ Licensetool.exe”, should be located under one of the following Verify PlantFLOW licenses are listed on the License Checkout screen and at least 1 license is available for check out. Note: Can I restrict license usage to checkouts only? If not, verify the Server Name and Site Activation Key, Tools> Options> press the test connection button. Should see the following. If not, Contact Bentley Licensing group. 6. Start PlantFLOW software If the following appears when trying to stat PlantFLOw, please go back to step #4 above and install Bentley IEG software. Select the PlantFLOW program icon from: Start> Program> Bentley Engineering> PlantFLOW V8i > PlantFLOW V8i The Welcome to PlantFLOW screen will appear. Select the version button listed on your contract: PlantFLOW Standard or PlantFLOW Plus If licensing was correctly installed, the application is now checking for an available license to check out from the License Management Tool. If a valid license has been located, the “Welcome to PlantFLOW 6.2” screen disappears and the application is ready for use. Verify application is not in DEMO mode by inspecting the top of the application bar. The specified licensed version name should appear in the applications bar at the top of the application window. Application indicates Plus license in use Application is in DEMO mode See Also Bentley PlantFLOW Bentley AutoPIPE
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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 3. Connect pipe to Equipment Click Here See Also Modeling Vessel / Nozzles Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Example 03 - Model piping connected to Nozzle mounted on Equipment (Floating head of an Air Cooler) in AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Aug. 2023 23.00.00.230 Problem: Model piping connected to Nozzle mounted on Equipment (Floating head of an Air Cooler)? Solution: There are a number of modeling approaches that one may consider with modeling equipment. Nozzle connection to the Equipment: 1. Modeled as a rigid / flexible anchor At the Nozzle flange or the base of the nozzle connected to the equipment enter a rigid / flexible anchor. 2. Take flexibility into consideration with Nozzle Element Similar to AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Vessel. Consider modeling with a pipe element - add flange set elements - to pipe element - to Nozzle element - to rigid pipe element - to center of beam element. 3. Take flexibility into consideration with NodeLink Element Insert a beam element to represent the equipment and restrain the beam using a number of supports (ex. Incline supports with Ultimate force gap, guide, rotational support, etc...). Insert a new segment starting at the surface of the beam / equipment. Next insert Piping to flange set and beyond to the field. Go back to the start of the segment and insert an NodeLink element with desired stiffness settings connected to the beam / equipment element. 4. Take flexibility into consideration with modeling all of the piping and equipment all the way back to the equipment supports using a combination of pipe, beam, anchor, etc.. elements In this scenario, model the equipment using beam elements all then way to its supports locations (ex. an air cooler is typically supported by 4+ legs, imaged below). Next, connect the piping to the equipment using one or more of the techniques mentioned above. See Also Model piping connected the end of a tank / vessel Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 12. Print reports with designated page breaks using AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Reports Date Logged & Current Version Dec 2022 12.08.03.015 Problem: Hope to insert page breaks as the user wants. Example, output about points from A00 to A05 on the first page, and from A06 to A10 on the second page. Solution: Unfortunately at this time, Dec 2022, AutoPIPE reports are automatically generated with few to no user formatting options. Workaround: 1. Using Quick Reports Review AutoPIPE's Tools > Tools > Settings > Printer command. This provides a way to set the font used for printing, set the number of lines on a page, and open the Print Setup dialog. The font and printer setup buttons display standard Windows dialogs which allows selection of a font, selection any of the printers currently configured to run in Windows, set the page orientation, and to specify the paper size in use. This command does not affect the Word reports. 2. Using Word reports Generate word reports, open in Word, and make manual adjustments to the document as needed. See Also Printing Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 13. How to avoid problems associated with reports where page breaks causes data to span more than one page when using AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Reports Date Logged & Current Version Aug 2023 23.00.00.230 Problem: The following occurs when printing an output report, Page breaks causes data associated to a single node point to span pages: How to avoid? Solution: Unfortunately at this time, Dec 2022, AutoPIPE reports are automatically generated with few to no user formatting options. Workaround: 1. Using Quick Reports Review AutoPIPE's Tools > Tools > Settings > Printer command. This provides a way to set the font used for printing, set the number of lines on a page, and open the Print Setup dialog. The font and printer setup buttons display standard Windows dialogs which allows selection of a font, selection any of the printers currently configured to run in Windows, set the page orientation, and to specify the paper size in use. This command does not affect the Word reports. 2. Using Word reports Generate word reports, open in Word, and make manual adjustments to the document as needed. See Also Printing Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Printing - AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers about File > Print> Reports / graphics in AutoPIPE Item #1: Print results report for only highlighted components selected in the model Item #2: Search for all the node points that exceed a particular stress value Item #3: Numbers on drawings appear tiny when printing a PDF report Item #4: Print out or save the code stress color map Item #5. Printing Results report to hard copy or electronic PDF, does not fill the entire page Item #6: The cover page and table of contents page are not printing Item #7: Print Spring Hanger Selection report? Item #8: Print the "Component Rotation"report? Item #9: What information is reported on the first 2 lines of the File>Print report? Item #10: Print Graphics does not show all of the model and is out of scale? Item #11: Show / print some point names while hiding others Item #12: Add page breaks to report Item #13: Node point data spans multiple pages Note : Highly suggest to watch the on-demand webinar "Maximizing AutoPIPE Standard and Custom Reporting Capabilities", click here . See Also Bentley AutoPIPE
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