AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 3 version 09.04.00.19 (November 1, 2011)

Click on the link below to check out all the new features

ftp://ftp.bentley.com/pub/tools/fixes/autopipe/AutoPIPE_v94M.pdf (takes a moment to download)

Analysis

• Retain inclusion of Cut short in analysis dialog 
• Add option to perform flange analysis to ASME VIII Division 1 or 2 
• Add Thermal Bowing by Segment 
• Provide option to create multiple analysis set for all piping codes 
• Create multiple analysis sets  based on hot modulus for Euro Code by default

Modeling

• Add weight of insulation cladding to pipe
• Implement an automatic soil property generator, per Appx B 
• Ability to perform simple design checks on the model 
• Add feature to automatically insert flanges with a flanged valve 
• Apply Fatigue Range Reduction Factor by material 
• Add option to graphically show Pipe Insulation 
• Input Grids for Static & Member Earthquake factors 
• Increase max number of flange/valve pres. ratings picked by program to 20 
• Option to include a factor of the flange weight for bolt/nut weight 
• Add an option to select connected segments 
• Option to display flanged flexible joint
• Option to automatically insert flanges with a flanged flexible joint
• Find a node based on entering coordinates
• Add Valve Tag
• Update distributed load data on insert/delete point(s) across distributed load.
• Correct corrupted distributed loads in older models
• Add a tag field to flange
• Add a line class to pipe properties 
• Add Apply button in Soil Properties dialog
• Default input grid to Press & Temp grid and reduce the horizontal slider
• Allow reference point to be defined in any equipment dialog
• View > Show thermal anchor displacement with imposed displacements

Graphics

• Improve performance of window selection operation

Import / Export

• PXF Export should retain original supports class and properties as imported
• Import GUID from NTL for piping, supports, beams etc.
• Add a dialog to link AutoPIPE components fields with pcf attributes
• Export reference point loads to AP Nozzle
• NTL: Add support for import/export of Time history data to NTL format
• Import CAESAR v.5.3 neutral files

Input Grids

• Add input grid for distributed loads 
• Add input grid for Reference point 
• Inadequate no# of significant digits for design strain on input grid 
• Input Grid: add Xtra data Hydrodynamic Data tab

Interoperability

• Export JSM data, graphics and deflect plot

Libraries

• Add new valve type library; butterfly and ball valve 
• Update Pipe Supports Spring Hanger (Comet) to match the updated catalog

Piping Codes

• Add an option to apply corrosion allowance to the Hoop stress only 
• Add Russian SNiP 2.05.06-85 Oil & gas code 
• Add back ASME B31.3 - 2004 into AutoPIPE V8i 
• Add B31.8 : 2010 code 
• Add B31.1 2010 edition 
• Enable circum. weld w factor for B31.3-2008 and B31.1-2009 codes
• Add B31.3 : 2010 code 
• Add EN13480 : 2010 piping code update

Post Processing

• Add manufacturer multiplier for NEMA SM23 and API 617 
• Preserve user descriptions for non-code combinations 
• Add option to hide non printed combinations on combinations dialog 
• Add a new option in result menu to show lift-off supports 
• Add option to import Combination CMB file information between models

Reports

• Add center of gravity (COG) calculations for Structure & Piping 
• Allow print preview to work for LOG file to view nonlinear iterations 
• Add Flow Rate, Pressure Rise and Sound Speed to Fluid Transient report

StressISO

• Externalize StressISO data table titles and column titles to .tst file 
• Stress ISO: Create Bore equivalence file for nominal units mapping 
• Update to latest ISOGEN (Ver 10.2.0 - build 18)

General

• Retain window/toolbar/file size/location settings in next program session 
• Reset window size and location for input grid, results grid & APIPE viewer
• Archive associated files with the AutoPIPE input file  
• RSS Feed: Show only recent news by default 
• Show thumbnail preview in open dialog and explorer 
• Increase number of string groups limit from 500 to 800 in AutoPIPE.tst 
• Save as version 9.3 DAT files from 9.4 
• Program version and documentation updates 
• Update program title to SELECTseries 3 
• StressISO: Add an option to show/hide bend information.  
• Move MFC resources into a separate DLL

System Requirements

Platform: AutoPIPE is designed to run on the following platforms/operating systems. At a minimum, your computer should meet the minimum requirements for that system; for example, the amount of RAM required by AutoPIPE depends on the RAM requirements of the environment in which you will be working:
- Windows XP Professional SP2 or later OR
- Windows Vista Business or higher
- Windows 7 Professional or higher
Hard disk space: Approximately 250 MB
Graphics Card: OpenGL 3D graphics supported
Processor: Intel Pentium III or higher
RAM: minimum 256 MB
Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or greater