- How do I create a Stress Iso in AutoPIPE using OPIM?


Answer: 

Must Read Notes: 
1. Must have AutoPIPE Advance or Nuclear license on your account !!!

2. Confirm version of AutoPIPE and OPIM version installed are as mentioned in AutoPIPE's Readme file. Use of any other OPIM software version not tested with said version of AutoPIPE may not function correctly. 

3. Only the piping node points displayed within the current viewing screen or selected segments are saved and exported to Stress Isometric DWG / DGN / DXF file. Hidden segments points are not exported.

4. Beams are not exported to Stress Isometric.

5. Detailed information on Stress Isometric features:

a. Download OpenPlant Isometrics Manager Features and Benefits document

b. Additional Stress Isometrics features in AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.02.xx and higher

Create a stress isometric of an AutoPIPE model

a. Must have AutoPIPE Advance or Nuclear license on your account !!!

b. Zoom model extents

c. Select Save Stress Isometric (File > Isometric > Save Stress Isometric)

d. When the Save Stress Isometric dialog appears, specify the path location to save the file to (default same folder as AutoPIPE model, change default file name, select "Save as type", and press Save button. 

e. Next the AutoPIPE Isometrics Manager Options dialog. Make changes as needed and press OK button

f. AutoPIPE performs a consistency check, then generates the file. If any or warnings occurred during the transfer, these are displayed so they may be reviewed by the user.

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Note: Click here if Stress Isometric is not created

Create a Stress isometric for model with disconnected segments

Use instructions in following video for technique on how to create a stress isometric for a selected group of segments.