Is it possible and how to add in SmartPlant PCF Translator a new Material library defined earlier by user for AutoPIPE models. Steels defined in my library are accessible in AutoPIPE, but I can't see them on "Material library" drop-down list in PCF Translator.
Good day to you Dudlw,
the PCF translator does not read the respective AutoPIPE material library, everything is hard coded into the PCF translator. Therefore, even if a new user material is available in AutoPIPE, the PCF translator needs to be manually updated to correctly translate the PCF information to NTL information before AutoPIPE can open it.
With that said, see the following instructions:
1. How to add a new material to AutoPIPE - click here.
2. How to manually update PCF translator with new user materials - click here
Regards,
Mike DattilioBentley Systems Design AnalystDesign Engineering Analysis group===================================================
Answer Verified By: Mike Dattilio