When importing a PCF file there are additional settings that can be used to successfully convert a PCF file into a NTL file that can then be opened by AutoPIPE. These additional settings can be found on the PCF translator dialog under Tools> Settings.
Here are some added details about these features:
> Tolerance
Tolerance factor to join disconnected elements
> Ignore OD<
Ignore Pipe OD that are smaller than setting
> Retain Flange Length
(Removed in v 1.0.0.82 and higher)
Length of the flange which is attached to the component
> Ignore Continuation Components
Ignore components which are continuation to other pipeline
> Remove Overlapping part of Component
> Ignore Overlapping Components
Ignore first component when overlapping components are detected
> Create TEEs at disconnected Branches
Connect branches at the surface of the pipe to the center line of pipe-line. Mainly used for connecting OLETs
> Add Anchors at Free Ends
Anchors are added to all node points that are not connected to another component
> Prompt User for Material Mapping
>Use pipe schedule for all fittings e.g., Valves, Strainers, Tees
Use the adjacent pipe schedule for all fittings i.e. Valves, Tees and Instruments. Using this option will ignore schedule specified for fittings and inherit it from the adjacent piping component.
>Import Two Point Supports
Use this option to connect a support between two end points. By default, this option is unchecked and the support is attached to first end point.
>Create RIGID section for flange
Use this to create a rigid pipe equaling the length of the flange component in the PCF file.
>Include thermal expansion for all RIGID
Include thermal expansion for all RIGID sections.
>Create TEEs at Surface Connections (OLET)
Detect connections at surface of the pipe and connect with the centerline to create Tees. Mainly used for connecting OLETs.
>Prompt User for Component Mapping
Prompts the user to map ALL unmapped components found in a PCF file to AutoPIPE component.