Question:

Can AutoPIPE import a AutoCAD DWG or DXF file?

Answer:

The quick answer is no AutoPIPE can not import a DXF or DWG file format. However, AutooPIPE V8i v.9.5 and lower can copyclip X-Y-Z corrdinates into the input grids. While AutoPIPE V8i v.9.6 and higher can actally import an excell file generated from AutoCAD 2012 and higher.

Using AutoPIPE V8i v9.5 and lower:

See the following video and attached document:

a. http://screencast.com/t/2TBueIj0Oq

b. Copy AutoCADD X-Y-Z cords to AutoPIPE.pdf
You can model any length of pipe line as long as the model database does not exceed the 10,000 node point limitation.

Using AutoPIPE V8i v9.6 and higher:

This version has not been released, expecting in Q3 2013.

See the following document for new feature and procedure to import a AutoCAD model into AutoPIPE.

Import Coordinates - ACAD Workflow.pdf