Forum Post: RE: Is it possible to export a .pcf with the pipe in the "hot"...
Hello Dvail, Yes, AutoPIPE can export a PCF file. using File > Export> PCF. However, No, it cannot be saved per specified load case (e. GT1P1). If you are trying to perform Hot clash detection,...
View ArticleWiki Page: E962-1: File read error, please contact BENTLEY
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Error Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: When trying to open a AutoPIPE model the...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Fatigue Usage Factor
Hello Brent, I have logged this issue as a Bentley Service Request and will be contacting you by email with further details.. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Product Advantage Group Analyst...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: AUTOPIPE LOADCASE & FRICTION
Thank you Mike, I have another question related to the load cases. If i'm applying internal pressure to a pipe elbow, should it have more than pressure case P1, P2 ...etc. or its okay that i apply the...
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View ArticleWiki Page: Q. Why is AutoPIPE Vessel not generating rain flow calculations in...
Ans. Please make sure that the field "Div. 2" is checked on the Design Parameters tab under Vessel Properties in order to run fatigue calculations and display in the report:
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Fatigue Usage Factor
Hello Brent The reason there are different numbers of lines and sometime no entries in the summary table is because the alternating stress value for the load pair becomes so small that it is beyond the...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: AUTOPIPE LOADCASE & FRICTION
Hello Diana, It is best when replying to communities to stay on topic, if you have a new question nto related to teh current topic, please start a new posting. quick answer: P1, P2...Pn are operating...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Modeling a pipeline resting on gravel
Using V stops for a sloped pipe is not a good idea. This does not allow the line 'slide' down the hill. Guides with larger left and right gaps should be used.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Modeling a pipeline resting on gravel
Hello Kevink, If you prefer to use a guide with two opposing restraint directions (ie. Up / Down or Left / Right) set to large gap values, then you are using the wrong support. Recommend using a...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Microsoft Access (MDB file) use in AutoPIPE
We have used this feature to export data on support locations and loads to the support foundation designers. We has also used it to generate a data table (drawing) with all the setting out information...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Modeling a pipeline resting on gravel
Mike I do not understand way you recommend replacing a guide with left and right gaps with an inclined support. Guide movement in parallel to the pipe axis. To replace these guides with incline...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Can Autopipe calculate seismic overturning moment of pressure...
Autopipe will calculate the over turning moment but the vessel needs to be correctly modelled with the correct distribution of the weight of heads, skirt, contents, walkways etc. Autopipe can also...
View ArticleForum Post: Modelling a fixed-free pipe elbow.
Hi all, I'm a new user to AutoPipe and i'm trying to model a pipe elbow subjected to internal pressure having a fixed end, and another free end. I want to model the elbow once with open end pipe and...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Modelling a fixed-free pipe elbow.
Hello Diana, Please see the following WIKI page here that list typical Error and Warnings listed in AutoPIPE. See the Error page for E723-23: System is not complete for analysis purposes for details...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Fatigue Usage Factor
Hello Brent If you would like to get more entries in your fatigue summary and want to take the analysis beyond the 10^6 limit of the default ADLPipe fatigue curves, then select one of the later curves...
View ArticleWiki Page: Download and Installation - Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel
Applies To AutoPIPE Vessel Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): all Environment: N/A Area : Installation Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers...
View ArticleWiki Page: PlantFLOW Frequently Asked Questions
Applies To Product(s): PlantFLOW Version(s): All Environment: N/A Area: General Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Item #1: In regards to PlantFLOW and PlantFLOW Plus, what's the...
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Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Licensing Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: The following appears when starting...
View ArticleWiki Page: Licensing - AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Licensing Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers about...
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