See the following list of AutoPIPE Vessel's known Enhancements and Defects that have already been logged: Feature 1240698 : CODAP 2022 Update Bug 1127653 : Incorrect calculation of transverse reaction for saddle support Feature 639041 : Addition of Australian AS1210 Code Feature 638875 : Horizontal Vessels: detailed report of stresses at every section (Wind/Seismic Loads) similar to vertical vessels Bug 731147 : EN Earthquake: Some user values in normalized spectrum are ignored. Wrong seismic spectrum TB, TC, TD values used in calculation. Bug 1219692 GOST Code - Analysis engine fails to retrieve flange bolt allowable stresses (program crashes) Bug 1085260 GUI: Wind / Earthquake buttons (Load condition tab) are disable in operating condition ADO ========================================================================================= TFS Enhancement 746579: Corrosion Allowance for Saddles Enhancement 351976: Pressure Vessel Code ASME VIII div 1 and div 2 update 2015 Enhancement 157375: Skirt thickness calculation - Local load analysis for skirt to compression ring (anchor) connection See Also Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel
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Wiki Page: Pressure Vessels Enhancements and Defects
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Forum Post: How to model upper pipe supported on lower pipe
Hello, I need to model upper pipe supported on lower pipe. For details see drawing below (also included as attachment). Thanks in advance for any help. Regards Grzegorz Zieliński communities.bentley.com/.../230825_5F00_AutoPIPE_5F00_Support.pdf
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Forum Post: Hi everyone! I'm importing a autocad plant 3D PCF to autopipe, but two 45 degree bends is disconnect and out of the segments. I can't connect the segment. The lost curves of the segment appear far away (yellow circle). Does anyone know what can I d
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Wiki Page: 06M. How to model piping systems in which upper pipe is supported on lower pipe using AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Aug 2023 23.00.00.23 Problem: How to model piping systems in which upper pipe is supported on lower pipe using AutoPIPE? Example, Solution: Following steps to be followed to be model Upper pipe supported on lower pipe using AutoPIPE: 1. First of all complete the modelling of piping system in which you want this type of support. For example: We have the following piping system as shown in the image below and we are going to insert the support at node A81 and G03 on Lower and upper pipe respectively. 2. Now provide a guide support at Node no. A81 (connected to ground/structure) to the lower pipe by clicking on Insert > Support in support type choose guide support. 3. After that provide a guide support at G03 which is just above the Point A81.Connect the Guide support at G03 to A81 by providing a A81 as a value in "Connected to" dialog box. Also provide all the Gaps, stiffness value and Coefficients of friction accordingly. Limitations for this approach: 1. If these are high temperature line, Expansion due to temperature conductivity between the two pipes is not considered for the Saddles/shoe and structural members. 2. Support is rigidly connected and doesn't take flexibility of the structural member between the pipes. See Also Modeling approaches Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Modeling Approaches in AutoPIPE
Modeling Approaches **Attention** Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> This help has been provided in order to give users ideas for modeling typical piping arrangements. The steps shown in each example should not be taken as the only method available to create models. In addition, the intent of the examples is to present ways to create adequate models of specific piping components for analytical purposes. a. Anchor h. Bends b. Cuts: Cold Spring i. Flexible Joints c. Frames j. Hangers d. Nozzles k. Pipes e. Reducers l. Rotating Equipment f. Supports m. Tees g. Valves n. Vessels Example Systems In order to aid users in modeling more complex piping arrangements. Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Example Systems Choose from the following topics: i. PipeSOIL Interaction: Transition Example ii. Water Hammer (Time History) Example iii. Steam Relief (Time History) Example iv. Harmonic Analysis Example Supplemental Documentation In addition, with AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.xx.xx and higher, other example systems / tutorials documents can be found under Help> Contents> Contents Tab> Supplemental Documentation> select the document " Supplemental Documentation " scroll down the document to see a list of PDF files available. Modeling In AutoPIPE: The following list contains detailed information about specialized modeling techniques with AutoPIPE: 1. Piping: a. Different Types of PIPING (i.e. Coated, Corroded, Corrugated, Jacketed, etc...) b. Different Types of PIPING Components (i.e Tee, Bend, Reducer, Flange, Flexible / Expansion Joint, Slip Joint, Ball and Socket, Valve, etc..) c. Non-metallic Plastic Piping (i.e. Plastic, PVC, PP, PPR, HDPE, PE, FRP, GRP, etc.) d. Ring Main (circular header) e. Long PipeLines f. Different Types of PIPING Routings (i.e. By-Pass, Join 2 pipe runs, etc..) 2. Offshore and Underground Piping a. Subsea (Underwater) Piping b. Offshore Piping per BS8010 or CSAZ662 section 11 Piping Codes c. Soil Properties (Underground Piping) 3. Equipment , Supports, and Structure a. Rotating Equipment (Pumps, Compressor, Turbine) b. Vessels/ Nozzle c. Supports & Beam (Frames) d. Anchors 4. Load: Note: select here for additional information on different types of loads that can be applied to a model a. Seismic Analysis b. Buckling c. Slug flow d. Concentrated Forces e. Wind f. Vacuum Piping g. Fluid / Gas Density h. Thermal type load cases i. Pump / Compressor (Oscillating) Vibration j. Flow (Oscillating) Vibration k. Blast Loading l. Cut short / Cut long m. Cryogenic piping n. Creep Analysis o. Smart Pig going thru the Pipeline p. Input node point displacement / acceleration from field data q. Counterweight - model as a additional weight with offsets as needed r. Relief Valve thrust force s. Thrust via a flowing fluid (i.e. impulse-momentum change equation) t. Piping on a ship, Rig, or FPSO 5. Commands: a. Cut / Copy / Paste / Rotate / Move / Stretch commands b. Convert Point to: (Run, Bend, Tee) command c. Delete command 6. Miscellaneous Modeling Techniques a. Account for piping beyond scope of work area b. Apply More Than 1 Piping Code c. Liquid (water) / gas (foam or air) Fire Protection piping system d. Vaporization / boiling of liquid in pipe that causes a pressure wave to travel up the line e. Pipe riser (vertical pipe) to correctly account for GR weight on each floor support f. Modeling an human access port in a pipe g. Using load case displacement as a new starting point for analysis h. Model Node point shared between models i. Miss-aligned piping j. Lifting pipe layout k. P iping not aligned with the global axis l. Guidance for modelling Bell and Spigot type joint m. How to model piping system in which upper pipe is supported on lower pipe ? 7. Scenarios a. Hot tapping a pipeline under operating condition, stresses in system after plant shutdown b. Joule–Thomson effect due to pressure See Also Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: How to model upper pipe supported on lower pipe
Greetings, Please see the wiki link here which includes the modeling approach on How to model piping system in which upper pipe is supported on lower pipe. Shrey Sharma Technical Support Engineer,Global Technical Support, Bentley Systems,Inc. 9 th Floor, Tower C, DLF IT Park, 8 Major Arterial Road,Newtown, Kolkata – 700156 T: + 91-2066021018 www.bentley.com
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Wiki Page: 04m. Model Cryogenic piping in AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Apr. 2016 10.01.00.05 Problem: How to model Cryogenic piping in AutoPIPE? Solution: See AutoPIPE help FAQ #113:(reprinted below) Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Bentley AutoPIPE> Frequently Asked Questions> #113. ASME B3 1.5 ( REFRIGERATION PIPING AND HEAT TRANSFER COMPONENTS) covers refrigerant or cryogenic piping. Companies will use Bentley AutoPIPE with the piping code set to ASME B31.3 for all of their refrigerant or cryogenic piping modeling analysis. They do this because: a. Appears that much of the Design and SIF sections in ASME B31.5 matches with ASME B31.3. b. ASME B31.3 has many materials that go down to -325 deg F and some even go down to -425 deg F. In addition, modeling and analyzing Jacketed piping design is something that is handle nicely in AutoPIPE. Furthermore: B31.3 code compliance case to figure 323.2.2B to avoid Impact Testing for carbon steels Combined longitudinal stress due to pressure, dead weight, and displacement strain (stress intensification factors are not included in this calculation) divided by S at the design minimum temperature. In calculating longitudinal stress, the forces and moments in the piping system shall be calculated using nominal dimensions and the stresses calculated using section properties based on the nominal dimensions less corrosion, erosion and mechanical allowances. S= nominal design stress at low temperature AutoPIPE Modeling Approach 1. Create a model with one(1) T1, P1, case with low temp and pressure so the sustained case (SUS) and (LONG) based on correct pressure. 2. Analyze with Gr, T1, "Calculate pressure extension cases, e.g. P1, P2, etc…" enabled 3. Create a user defined code combination as follows: a. Combination Method = abs sum b. Category = occasional c. Combination = (LONG) + Gr + Amb to T1 + P1 i. Long = Axial stress due to pressure, Factor = 1, S = combined at the stress level. ii. Gr = Gravity or dead weight, Factor = 1, M = combined at the moment/force level. iii. Amb to T1 = displacement strain, Factor = 1, S = combined at the stress level iv. P1 = Stress from imposed forces/displacements and from forces and moments under P1 load case, Factor = 1, M = combined at the moment/force level. Note: 1. This combination does add Gr, and P1 at the moment level (abs sum) before calculating its stress which is reasonably conservative i.e. no moment cancellation in summing the load cases. Less conservative method is to use SUM combination method. Also adding thermal stress separately is conservative. 2. (Long) load case is the AutoPIPE default sustained stress calculations. You will only see this in the code combinations tab, NOT in the non-code combinations. 4. Update Allowable (k) factor and Allowable stress a. Select Tools> Code Combinations> K – Factor> Set the K factor = 1.0 Note: uncheck "Auto Update" to enable the user to enter a custom Allowable (k) factor value. b. Select Tools> Code Combinations> User Allowable stress> The automatic Allowable = K. SH (i.e. nominal design stress at low temperature) Note: The K factor is only editable for occasional. Uncheck "Auto Update" to enable the user to enter a custom Allowable Stress value. 5. Select all Tees and Bends and Insert> Xtra data > Joint Type & User SIF> SIF = 1.0 (both in-plane and out-plane) Note: See B31.3 Section 323.2.2B 6. Set "Use Nominal Thickness" = unchecked The calculated stress ratio can be used to evaluate the temperature reduction below the minimum design metal temperature for carbon steel to clause 323.2.2d (1) and Fig 323.2.2B. Another words, The requirements of 323.2.2(d)(1) states that the design minimum temperature for required impact testing is -48C (-55F). Should the designed stress ratio be below 1.0, users can determine the new minimum temperature for required impact testing by adding the associated temperature delta in table 323.2.2B to the design minimum temperature of -55F. For example, if the stress ratio is 0.8, the new minimum temperature for impact testing is T_min=-55 deg f+20?=-35 deg f. See Also Modeling Approaches in AutoPIPE Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 04. Jacketed Pipe - modeling approach in AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling. Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: How to model Jacketed Piping in AutoPIPE? Solution: Highly suggest to review the on-demand training video "Jacketed Pipe Design in AutoPIPE" available on the learn server. Also, see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Pipes> Jacketed Pipe 1. First create the carrier pipe with locations for all spider / centralizer supports to be placed in the annular space. 2. Then easily create the Jacketed piping by using the Select with Copy / Paste commands. Select the range of carrier pipe, including valves, flanges, reducers etc, and paste the coped selection with a small offset ( remember - no 2 node points in an AutoPIPE model should occupy the exacts same coordinates, us a small offset). After pasting, refine the jacketed piping by removing unwanted components and terminating the jacketed pipe to the carrier pipe with a short rigid beam member or connected anchor. 3. Insert spider supports / centralizers by selecting the carrier pipe location where the support would be located. Insert Support (i.e. guide, v-stop, etc..) with the proper gap settings but specify Connected to point as the corresponding point on the jacketed pipe. This modeling technique is covered in AutoPIPE's Advanced training. Notes: (read all notes below) a. Carrier pipe and jacketed pipe modeled as two separate segments with different pipe identifiers e.g. Jacket16 and carrier8 b. Segments may be made of different materials and have different operating conditions c. Carrier pipe is supported by the jacket at regular intervals using spacers (spider support) and at flanged ends. d. Spacers are modeled as two point supports between a carrier segment point and a corresponding jacket segment point. e. Modeling Fluid in Both the Jacketed and Carrier piping. Use caution when accounting for the weight of fluid in both the Carrier and Jacketed piping so as to not double count weight. See Modeling approach below to correctly account for fluid in both the Carrier and Jacket piping : Modeling Approach: 1. Create a new PipeID for the section of Carrier pipe that is inside of the Jacket piping 2. Set this new Carrier PipeID SG = 1.00 (assuming water filled pipe). 3. Insert a new PipeID for the section of Jacket pipe covering the Carrier piping. 4.Set this Jacket PipeID SG to an equivalent SG = weight of liquid from Jacket Pipe ID volume - Carrier Pipe OD volume This approach accurately accounts for the weight of fluid for both pipes. f. Unless required by special circumstances, apply hydrodynamic (e.g. submerged piping), wind, or insulation properties to the Jacketed piping only, g. For Vacuum Jacket pipe where the Jacket ends are welded or rigidly connected to the carrier pipe, suggest connecting the jacketed pipe to the carrier pipe with a short beam element or connected anchor. h. For Jacketed pipe where the Jacket ends have a flexible seal / simple support connected to carrier pipe but the carrier pipe is still able to move axially independent of the Jacket, suggest connecting the jacketed pipe to the carrier pipe with a 2 point support (e.g. guide, incline, etc) or rigid / Flexible anchor(s) to each end of the Jacketed pipe. i. New segment cannot be inserted at the start of a 2 point component like a valve. Therefore need to insert small run point before the valve to connect the jacketed piping segment. However, a new segments can be added at the end of the valve j. Clash detection: Inside of AutoPIPE, all components (pipe runs, flanges, valves, elbows,etc..) are considered to be a single beam element with known properties. These beam elements are only concerned about pipe properties and how their two end points are connected. There is no consideration of clash detection when one pipe touches another. Therefore a pipe run does not know that another pipe run has come into contact and to stop moving because of being restrained. The Pipe in a Pipe modeling approach has to account for the correct: 1. Total weight for gravity, seismic, and modal analysis 2. Total outside area affected by Wind, Waves, and buoyancy load case, 3. Correctly supporting the carrier pipe inside of the jacketed pipe. Then correctly supporting the jacketed pipe by soil or outside support system. Bentley Navigator has a tool to automatically locate clash detection. A very useful tool for all but "Pipe in a Pipe" modeling technique. Navigator views both the carrier and jacketed pipe as a solid, thus clash detection is noted over the entire length of the modeling technique. There are rules that can be set but non of them would work for this specific situation, where one would want clashes to only be reported if the pipe wall clashes with the other pipe wall. This would be important to understand, because piping is not self aware of clashing with another pipe, a clash detection study must be performed manually. k. Consider taking an official AutoPIPE training class, this modeling technique would be covered in class with extra documentation. l. For underground jacketed pipe, apply soil properties to the Jacketed (outside) pipe only, the carrier pipe inside of the jacket is supported by spacers, not soil. Again, confirm soil properties are only applied to the outside pipe for the length of jacketed piping underground. m. Recommend setting pipe graphics to be transparent, View> Transparency> toggle the check box ON for Pipe, and press OK button. View model in solid model view, similar to screen shot above. n. Model multiple carrier pipes using the same technique as shown above, connecting all carrier pipe supports to the same node point on the jacketed pipe. o. Model jacketed piping where the annular space is filled with some material. Model the jacketed pipping as mentioned above. Account for insulation in annular space by using one of the following suggestions: 1. Carrier piping - add insulation thickness equal to the annular space between the 2 pipes. Then specify the density for the material. Set specific gravity of contents to what ever substance being conveyed. or 2. Jacketed piping - add Lining thickness equal to the annular space between the 2 pipes. Then specify the density for the material. Set specific gravity of contents to 0.0. Because AutoPIPE segments are not self aware of clash detection, the lining or insulation settings will not provide any support between the 2 piping segments. Insert Spider supports / centralizers to support the carrier pipe inside of the jacketed piping as mentioned above. General Question: 1. Cryogenics uses a multi-layer insulation of conductive resistant and reflective material in combination a vacuum to eliminate conduction, convection, and radiation. Can AutoPIPE account for insulative properties of jacketed pipe with added insulation? Answer: AutoPIPE treats insulation as a mass and does not consider the insulation properties. For analysis such as inferred by the question above are better suited for full FEA applications like Bentley’s Adina. See link here for details about Adina capabilities to model complex design investigations. AutoPIPE's developers are working on integrating Adina into a future version of AutoPIPE. See Also Reference: Thermal-Structural Characteristics of Multi-Layer Vacuum-Insulated Pipe for the Transfer of Cryogenic Liquid Hydrogen Different Types of PIPING Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 15. How can I change the test pressure for the different lines using AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Analysis Date Logged & Current Version Aug. 2023 23.00.00.230 Problem: Hydrotest design pressures are different in different pipe lines. So I have to enter different hydrotest pressures in the model. In the tab hydrotest, I can only find a pressure multiplier. How can I change the test pressure for the different lines? Solution: Please refer to the Hydrotest load properties dialog (imaged above). The user must select which operating Pressure and operating Temperature case to use for the hydrotest load case. The user has 2 different approaches at this point: 1. On the dialog, select an existing o perating Pressure and operating Temperature case, increase the Factor as needed for each to meet the design requirements. Example, most codes require 1.25 x Max Operating condition. Therefore, if max operating was P2 and T2, the user would configure the dialog like this: OR 2. Add an additional operating condition (increase General Model Options: Number of Thermal/Pressure cases) to include one case specifically for hydrotest. Then enter the actual Temperature and Pressure settings in these load cases to be exactly what is needed when performing a hydrotest. Furthermore, on the Hydrotest load properties dialog, select the operating conditions that represents the Hydrotest load. Finally confirm the respective factors remain 1.00. Because, the exact value of the hydrotest has already been entered. Example: New operating condition was added to the model (from 3 to 4). Using the input grids or other means, manually entered Pressure (ex. P4) and Temperature (ex. T4) vP4 values as needed to be the exact settings used during the Hydrotest. Finally confirm Hydrotest load properties uses the correct operating conditions and both factors remain 1.0. Because the exact values for the hydrotest have already be specified across the entire model by the new operating condition (ex. #4). See Also Hydrotest FAQ Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 02e. "Hydrotest" - AutoPIPE Load Case
The Load> Hydrotest command enables the user to define the hydrotest conditions of a piping system. A hydrotest is a common method for testing the integrity of a piping system before it is put into service. In this test, the piping system is filled with pressurized water and checked for leakage, etc. The Hydrotest option permits a simulation of this scenario. Please note that the AutoPIPE Hydrotest option automatically converts all spring hangers into rigid supports to simulate the holding pin which is still in the spring hanger during the hydrotest. Note: AutoPIPE 10.01.xx and higher, see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Bentley AutoPIPE> Supplemental Documentation> on this page scroll down to see a hyperlink for " Hydrotest Tutorial " Comments, Questions, and Answers Item #1: V-stops are not allowing lateral movement during Item #2: Non-linear analysis method Item #3: Report: Hydrotest load case settings Item #4: High results values Item # 5: AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 and higher new hydro test method Item #6: Allowable K Factor = 0.9 Item #7: Allowable: user defined Item #8: Allowable value calculation Item #9 Please select a valid test pressure case for B31.3 test pressure update Item #10: Difference results between the Normal Sustain load (ex. Gr+MaxP (1)) and the Hydrotest Sustain load (ex. Gr+MaxP (2)) Item #11: Apply more than one hydro-test analysis sets Item #12: Hydrotest load are not applied on a segment Item #13: W88-24: Allowable based on cold yield Sy may be un-conservative Item #14: G ravity load case results weigh more than the Hydrotest gravity load case results Item #15: C hange test pressure and temperature See Also Loads and Load Sets - AutoPIPE Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: Hi everyone! I'm importing a autocad plant 3D PCF to autopipe, but two 45 degree bends is disconnect and out of the segments. I can't connect the segment. The lost curves of the segment appear far away (yellow circle). Does anyone know what can
Greetings Ana Cruz, What method did you use when importing this filPlant3D file? I had to zoom the image but it looks as if the beds are there, just the elbows are transparent. Please open your Model Consistency Check report and review all of the messages. The reference this WIKI here for possible solutions to these messages. Regards, Mike Dattilio Design Analysis Engineering Group Senior Analyst Bentley Systems Inc =============================================================================
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Wiki Page: - CONNECTION Client - AutoPIPE
Bentley communities site Note : a. 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. b. ***Important***, Check Bentley Cloud Services Status for known issues. 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 > 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: First step to diagnoses issues with Connection Client, follow these 8 steps: Step #1: Restart the computer. +++ Yes, this may sound trivial but please perform this action. Step #2: Determine if Connection Client software needs to be updated Compare version in Release Notes here with software version currently installed on your system. If needed, update Connection Client using instructions below: i. Uninstall Current version ii. Use link here to download latest version iii. Install newly downloaded version iv. Most importantly, Reboot the computer > Known issues Step #3: Try signing into Connection Client after the computer has finished start-up. Are you able to sign into Connection Client. Yes , Continue to Step #4 No , t ry 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 #4 below No - issue is related to your IMS account information, contact Bentley Licensing Department or file a Support Case for Log in and Web support (select box in the middle top row) mentioning in the description - unable to sign into IMS. Step #4: 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 #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: Q. What to do when AutoPIPE crashes?
1. Can a movie be recorded / or exact steps to Reproduce the crash in AutoPIPE. a. does this occur in all models or one specific model (send AutoPIPE APC file for review) 2. Gather Event Viewer information a. After AutoPIPE crashed open Event Viewer application on the computer : Press Windows+R to open the Run dialog, enter eventvwr (or eventvwr.msc) and hit OK . b. In the window that appears, expand Windows Logs on the left sidebar, and right mouse click on Application select. Then select Clear Log option. After the dialog opens press the Clear button to clear the log file. Repeat right click and clear process on the remaining icons - Security, Setup, System, and Forward Events. c. Start AutoPIPE and repeat the steps required to crash the application. ++Note++ Please record the screen with steps taken to crash AutoPIPE, this is very important information. d. After the application crashes, go back to Event Viewer, - Again right mouse click on Application, - Select Save all Events as Log... option, - Folder location = Desktop , - File name = person name - Case number and press Save button 3. Gather AutoPIPE Log files If using AutoPIPE 12.02.xx and higher, send Log files, click here 4. Gather Debug log files (ONLY perform when requested by Bentley Technical Support) There are 2 different procedures with which to create debug log files: a. Microsoft WinDBG program (preferred) or b. Install issues only - Microsoft Windows CMD prompt 5. File Bentley Case and attach requested files. Attach as many of the following files to service request in a single ZIP file: i. Screen recording of steps taken to crash the application (*.mp4) ii. Event Viewer log files (*.evtx) iii. AutoPIPE log file (APLog_xxxxxxxxxx.log ) iv. CMD prompt log file or WinDBG log file (*.TXT) (when requested) See Also Use the WIX Toolset to extract contents of AutoPIPESetup.exe file which is a WIX Burns installer AutoPIPE crashes when installing, how to get a log file? Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: How can we increase local shell thickness around nozzle?
Greetings, Unfortunately we don't have any feature to add the local shell thickness for reinforcement, Instead you can use the available methods of nozzle reinforcement as follows, Please reach out to AutoPIPE Vessel Idea Portal , raise your idea there. And depending on responses, we will try to incorporate this idea in upcoming versions of AutoPipe Vessel. Regards, Tanaji Gaikwad Senior Technical Support Engineer Bentley Systems Inc
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Wiki Page: 02. Additional details regarding the PCF Translator's "Component" tab in AutoPIPE
When importing a PCF file there are additional settings that can be used to successfully convert a PCF file into a NTL file that can then be opened by AutoPIPE. These additional settings can be found on the PCF translator dialog under Tools> Settings. Here are some added details about these features: > Tolerance Tolerance factor to join disconnected elements > Ignore OD Retain Flange Length (Removed in v 1.0.0.82 and higher) Length of the flange which is attached to the component > Ignore Continuation Components Ignore components which are continuation to other pipeline > Remove Overlapping part of Component > Ignore Overlapping Components Ignore first component when overlapping components are detected > Create TEEs at disconnected Branches Connect branches at the surface of the pipe to the center line of pipe-line. Mainly used for connecting OLETs > Add Anchors at Free Ends Anchors are added to all node points that are not connected to another component > Prompt User for Material Mapping >Use pipe schedule for all fittings e.g., Valves, Strainers, Tees Use the adjacent pipe schedule for all fittings i.e. Valves, Tees and Instruments. Using this option will ignore schedule specified for fittings and inherit it from the adjacent piping component. >Import Two Point Supports Use this option to connect a support between two end points. By default, this option is unchecked and the support is attached to first end point. >Create RIGID section for flange Use this to create a rigid pipe equaling the length of the flange component in the PCF file. >Include thermal expansion for all RIGID Include thermal expansion for all RIGID sections. >Create TEEs at Surface Connections (OLET) Detect connections at surface of the pipe and connect with the centerline to create Tees. Mainly used for connecting OLETs. >Prompt User for Component Mapping Prompts the user to map ALL unmapped components found in a PCF file to AutoPIPE component. See Also PCF Translator Tabs PCF Translator Issues Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 05. Additional details regarding PCF Translator's tabs in AutoPIPE
Model Component Coordinates Support Gaps Defaults Attribute Mapping See Also AutoPIPE Translators Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: PCF Translator Issues for AutoPIPE
Notes: A. For manual and details on the PCF translator file structure and mappings, see wiki here : B. The PCF translator can import almost any type of PCF file created by other 3D cad applications (i.e. SmartPLANT, CADworx, SoildWorks, AutoDesk Inventor Professional ( using the Tubing and Piping module , Autodesk 2015 help ), Catia, Autodesk Plant3D, etc..). Start the PCF translator by using one of the following: 1. From with in AutoPIPE, select File> Import> choose any one that has (PCF) at the end of the name. 2. Select Start> Bentley Engineering> AutoPIPE Translator> PCF translator> PCF translator program After the PCF translator application opens, see online help for details about the dialog. C. PCF file does not store multiple Pressure or Temperature settings, to be sure library data is retrieved for pipe properties, thermal expansion, hot modulus, hot allowable, etc, after importing a model suggest the following steps: select Tools> Model Options> General change Ambient temperature to a different setting, press OK button, after the model data has been refreshed, reset Ambient temperature back to the original setting. D. Per "SmartPlantToAutoPIPETranslator_UserReference.pdf" Rev.05, Section 6, the PCF translator can be run from the command line. However, the information was added to the PDF file before the actual functionality was added to the program. As an official statement, the PCF translator cannot be run from the command or be apart of the Automated System Processing feature in AutoPIPE. See AutoPIPE on-line help "Automated System Processing" for parameter switches supported by the program. Also, see AutoPIPE V8i 9.6 and higher Analysis Batch File Generator. E. In PCF file we cannot say from where segments starts and ends. PCF Translator automatically connects components on coordinates bases and create segments of those components which are connected to each other. Another words, PCF Translator connects components on coordinates base not on sequential order specified in PCF file. F. IF PCF translator was installed manually, delete the following folder if available: C:\Users\profilename\AppData\Roaming\Bentley\PCF Translator Then restart the application, this folder will automatically be refreshed with the new files per the version just installed. G. PCF file coordinate format: Note : The AutoPIPE coordinates can be manipulated from the default settings, where elevation = Z axis, and E/W = Y axis Comments, Questions, and Answers: Item #1: FAQ & Troubleshooting Item #2: Imported NTL Errors from translated File Item #3: Known Issues Item #4: Version History Item #5: PCF translator tabs Item #6: Example video of importing a PCF file into AutoPIPE communities.bentley.com/.../2161.AutoPIPE-PCF-Translator-import-process.mp4 See Example PCF file used in video here. See Also AutoPIPE Translators Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Batch Processing, ITS, and ATS using AutoPIPE
1. Batch Processing 2. ITS (Installation Test Set) - all users 3. ATS (AcceptanceTest Set) - only AutoPIPE QA&R users, see here a. Install, License, and Run instructions b. Release notes c. FAQ 4. Manually test if the program is functioning properly See Also Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 02. Bentley AutoPIPE Installation Test Set (ITS)
Bentley AutoPIPE 12.03.00.17 and higher provides Commercial users with an Installation Test Set (ITS), so they can verify proper operation of AutoPIPE program once it has been installed on a computer. The accuracy of AutoPIPE is verified by Bentley during execution of Alpha Tests, which are performed prior to any Commercial or Quality Assured release. Alpha Tests consist of a matrix of test systems designed to capture key feature attributes related to numeric and functional processing. Each set of test outputs is compared to a prepared set of expected results (i.e. Mathcad's, hand calculations, some other well-established computer program etc.), and evaluated for acceptance. This ITS is based on a selected sample of test systems from the entire Alpha Test matrix. Using the Command Search Utility: Search for "Installation Test set" Once the command has been selected the following dialog will appear. First select the Documentation button and thoroughly read it to understand how to use the feature and the limitations when compared to a QA/R ATS. Only after reading the document should one attempt to run the ITS. Typical questions: Q1. Where are the ITS files saved? Answer: As mentioned in the ITS documentation: Each output file generated by the test is automatically compared to the corresponding previously verified output file (from Alpha tests) located in the “OUT” directory of the AutoPIPE installation directory. The result of this comparison is stored in the text file ComparisonLog.txt. Location example, AutoPIPE 12.7 C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\AutoPIPE CONNECT v12\ITS\OUT Q2. Most validation procedures require comparison of Mathcad's, hand calculations, etc. to output results; are these extra files available for AutoPIPE Commercial user? Answer: The only files available and their locations are mentioned in the documentation PDF indicated on the dialog above. Suggest to read the entire PDF file and follow the "Installation verification Procedure" mentioned in the PDF. IF your audit / verification requires more documentation than provided by the ITS, consider updating to a QAR subscription to have access to the full ATS and many more perks. Q3. W hat are the expected results of the ITS? Answer: As mentioned in the ITS documentation, the intent of of the ITS is to "verify proper operation of AutoPIPE program". This is done with comparing the results from the ITS to respective results extracted from the complete ALPHA tests performed. Therefore to see the expected results, open and review the original output files in the ITS folder mentioned above. Added information, the Alpha test results are vetted with documented Mathcad's, hand calculations, some other well-established computer program, etc. Users that are part of the QA program are able to run the full ATS and receive a copious amount of information supporting each model of the ATS. This level of information in not available outside of the QA program. See WIKI here for more information on AutoPIPE's QA program. Q4. Which node points in the model are checked. Answer: The complete output reports are compared. Any differences in settings or values would have been flagged in the log file. Q5. When will there be more models added to the ITS? Answer: Unfortunately the ITS will not be expanded to any more models. Again, the intent of the ITS is to provide a means of validation for the AutoPIPE computer program to analyze and produce accurate results for a small variety of piping models as installed in a specific operating environment. The ITS is not intended to validate every code and type of calculation. If you require a more in-depth test set then please sign up for the AutoPIPE QA program. This program has what is called an ATS that runs over 100+ models. See WIKI here and contact Joanie Mayberry for more details about joining the QA program. See Also ATS, ITS, and Batch Processing - AutoPIPE Validation Certificate Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 03. Bentley AutoPIPE Acceptance Test Set (ATS)
The Bentley AutoPIPE Acceptance Test Set (ATS) provides the user with a recommended procedure for validating the integrity of an installed AutoPIPE QA & Report subscription service version of the program. Therefore, an ATS is created for AutoPIPE QA & Reporting subscription releases only as a benefit of the Bentley AutoPIPE QA program. Prior to any commercial or Quality Assured and Reporting (QA&R) subscription software release, the accuracy of the AutoPIPE program is verified by the execution of Alpha Tests. These Alpha Tests consist of a matrix of test systems designed to capture key feature attributes related to numeric and functional processing. Each set of test outputs is compared to a prepared set of expected results (i.e. hand calculations, some other well-established computer program, etc.), and evaluated for acceptance. The test matrix has been developed, verified, and documented per the requirements of the Bentley Software Quality Assurance Procedures (D/N# QAP). The ATS includes input files and full documentation covering a sampling of test systems and results documented from the respective Alpha Tests version. Although many program features are verified by the ATS, it should not be construed as being complete for testing of all program functions. Additional tests for specific program features are continually being developed. Until new test sets can be incorporated into this program, the end user (validation tester) must be responsible for creating suitable test systems, in addition to the ones supplied in this program. NOTES: 1. AutoPIPE version installed MUST match the same version of the ATS being used. Otherwise the test is invalid. 2. See FAQ about AutoPIPE's ATS here. 3. See instructions to Install, License, and Run AutoPIPE Automated Test Set here. 4. Is there an ATS for every version of AutoPIPE, see Item #6 here Available QA&R Versions: ver. 12.08.02.040, released Sep. 2022 Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or higher 32 or 64 bit OS ver. 12.04.00.14, released Sep. 2020 Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or higher 32 or 64 bit OS Dependencies: Bentley AutoPIPE CONNECT - English 12.04.00.14 ver. 12.00.00.16, released April 2019 Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 8 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or higher 32 or 64 bit OS Dependencies: Bentley AutoPIPE CONNECT - English 12.00.00.16 ver. 11.01.00.24, released October 2017 Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 8 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or higher 32 or 64 bit OS Dependencies: Bentley AutoPIPE V8i - English 11.01.00.24 ver. 10.01.00.09, released May 02, 2016 Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 8 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or higher 32 or 64 bit OS Dependencies: Bentley AutoPIPE V8i - English 10.01.00.09 ver. 09.06.01.11, released December 08, 2014 Operating Systems: Windows 8 Windows 8 (x64) Windows 7 Windows 7 (x64) Windows XP Dependencies: Structural Dashboard V8i - English 08.11.09.08 Bentley AutoPIPE V8i - English 09.06.01.11 ver. 09.05.01.05, released October 29, 2013 Operating Systems: Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Vista x64 Windows XP x64 Windows 7 Windows 7 x64 Dependencies: Structural Dashboard V8i - English 08.11.09.08 Bentley IEG License Service - English 02.00.20.01 Bentley AutoPIPE V8i - English 09.05.01.05 ver. 09.05.01.02, released June 26, 2013 Operating Systems: Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Vista x64 Windows XP x64 Windows 7 Windows 7 x64 Dependencies: Structural Dashboard V8i - English 08.11.09.08 Bentley IEG License Service - English 02.00.20.01 Bentley AutoPIPE V8i - English 09.05.01.02 ver. 09.05.00.21, released Jan 4, 2013 ver. 09.04.01.05, released Feb 22, 2012 ver. 09.03.02.05, released April 13, 2011 ver. 09.02.03.02, released July 15, 2010 ver. 09.01.01.02, released Jan 22, 2009 See Also ATS and Batch Processing - AutoPIPE Bentley AutoPIPE
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