Problem:

Under  Tools> Model options> Result, "Range reduction factor" and square are in grey, I read the "help" contends, but it can not help me change the grey area to black. now , we use ASME B31.3, the "Range reduction factor" is very important to our work analysis. Is there another area offer user to define this parameter?

Solution:

1. Open your model in AutoPIPE

2. Select Tools> Model Options> Results> See "Range Reduction Factor is grayed out. Press Help button on this dialog screen.

3. Select Hyperlink for "Range Reduction Factor"

4. Select See Also: "Range Reduction Factor tables" hyper link (see above image).

5. Select "ASME B31.3 Range Reduction Factor" hyperlink, and read entire page, especially the Notes.