• import PCF file to Auto pipe Material issue

    I try to import PCF file to AutoPipe but the material doesn't transfer, would you please help me how I can fix it? Thanks,
  • AutoPIP Load Transfer to STAAD

    Hi, is it possible to transfer the non-code combinations from Autopipe to STAAD when using the PipeLINK workflow? By default it only transfers the primary load cases. I found an old post here: Mike Dattilio's Activities (rssing.com) saying ' AutoPIPE…
  • AutoCAD Exporting Tips for Developing Autopipe Model

    What is the best method for utilizing autocad models to build your autopipe model? From what I can tell, the best you can do is import the node coordinates. Is there a simple way to also export the runs from autocad and import them into autopipe?
  • Import the exported *.mdb (both Input Database and Result Database) back into AutoPIPE? Any alternative?

    Hi, my company needs to make some automated changes to AutoPIPE model - a simple example would be automatically filling in all the characteristics of elements (e.g. suports) based on their tag (the tag would be the only info the engineer has to input…
  • How to import a pressure network from Autodesk Autocad civil 3d 2020 into AutoPIPE ?

    I have a pressure network in civil 3D of a district cooling network and I need to make stress analysis for this network with AutoPIPE. i need to know how the workflow will go through this process
  • Found Error during import of *.CII file into Autopipe

    Hello Autopipe Team, I am trying to open the *.CII Caesar neutral file into Autopipe. But everytime Autopipe generates an error. Currently I am using Autopipe version 11.04.00.10 and Caesar II Version 2018 & 2019. Please help me in this regard…
  • copying and pasting into a file changing the load cases

    When copying and pasting from one autopipe session into another, the load cases are changed automatically in the file that's being written to. This seems like a glitch because the load case it defaults to is not in either of the files
  • NTL Import/Export changes NTL file

    NTL file has been exported from AutoPIPE Advanced 11.00.00.22. This is then imported into AutoPIPE Advanced 11.04.00.10 on a different computer and subsequently re-exported to NTL format. Comparison of the original NTL file and the new exported NTL file…
  • Is there a way to convert a file from version 12.01.00.09 to 11.03.00.08?

    Is there a way to convert a file from version 12.01.00.09 to 11.03.00.08? Without having to open AutoPIPE 12?
  • This error is encountered. ERROR: UNSUPPORTED OR UNRECOGNIZED ELEMENT TAG

    This error is encountered when opening AutoPipe. The pcf file is successfully created in S3D 2016
  • PCF Import - Alphanumeric Node Numbering

    Hi, When importing PCF files, AutoPIPE numbers all points, regardless of segment, as 1,2,3,4,5... whereas traditionally AutoPIPE will number points A00, A01, A02... B00, B01... Is there a way to change the point numbering to alphanumeric? Thanks…
  • Piping and Structural Model Integration

    Does integration between the Piping model and Structural model really matter? What are the barriers to implementing integration in todays workflow?
  • RE: Plant3D PCF Import

    Hello Milan, In addition, PCF Translator can import the following properties if properly defined in PCF file. Hope this helps. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Product Advantage Group Analyst AutoPIPE Product Line Bentley Systems, Inc. ====…
  • RE: Plant3D PCF Import

    Hello MilanBlom, First, what version of AutoPIPE PCF translator do you have installed? See WIKI here on version of translator available. When I looked at your PCFin.map file I had noticed that it was from a very old version of the application. Suggest…
  • RE: Flange type and joint end type do not match

    Hello Vishal, To answer your questions: Q1. For socket weld flange it is showing weld neck joint end type. Answer: you will need to check you cadap.map file to see how the flange was mapped. Q2. what is CAD length for flanges (see attached image…
  • RE: Cannot Insert Coordinates from Excel.

    Hello NKBorn, I have 3 questions. 1. Which Template file are you using? Answer: you should be using the "Template - Global Coordinates.xls" 2. In the excel file there are 3 tabs ( Coordinates, Notes, example) which tab are you on? Answer: only…
  • RE: Import piping model from AutoCAD Plant 3D to Autopipe

    Hello Luisito, Please see the following WIKI here for all import issue. Fro AutoCAD Plant 3D, see item item #1. . Regards, Mike Dattilio Product Advantage Group Analyst AutoPIPE Product Line Bentley Systems, Inc. =====================…
  • RE: Import Excel to AutoPipe

    Hello Pawel Giez, Please see the new information posted to the WIKI here. Regards, Mike Dattilio Product Advantage Group Analyst AutoPIPE Product Line Bentley Systems, Inc. ===================================================
  • RE: Import

    Hello Jonatan, I see that you had logged this in 2 places: 1. AutoPIPE Forum 2. Plant Design and Engineering Forum Please refrain from doing this. If you must, provide a information and a link between the 2 to let everyone know. Thank you. With…
  • RE: Import: OpenPlant to AutoPIPE

    Hello Jonatan, Please see the following WIKI here for all import / export issues with AutoPIPE . To answer your question directly, Yes AutoPIPE can import a PXF file created by OpenPLANT (with some limitations). Cheers Mike
  • RE: Winnozl

    Hello Shah, From My Oct 30 post above, "B) Only 1 AutoPIPE ID can be defined in 1 AutoPIPE Nozzle model." As you had mentioned in your posting, if you have 7 nozzles in an AutoPIPE model and export all of them to AutoPIPE Nozzle, you can only open…