07. When importing a PCF file, all the pipe sizes are very large in AutoPIPE, why and how to resolve?


	Applies To

	Product(s):	AutoPIPE
	Version(s):	2004, XM, V8i
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Import
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group
	Date Logged & Current Version	April. 2015 09.06.01.11

Problem:

When importing a PCF file, the single line view looks ok, but actually all the pipe sizes are very large, how to resolve?

Solution:

The application use to create the PCF file did not write the correct units. Example, open the PCF file in any text editor (i.e. Notepad, UltraEdit, ...). See the following component pipe size was found to be 25:

The units are found at the beginning of the PCF file:

In this example, the units were found to be INCH. This created a pipe size 25.4x larger than the pipe should have been. To fix this issue, change "UNITS-BORE INCH" to "UNITS-BORE MM".

07. When importing a PCF file, all the pipe sizes are very large in AutoPIPE, why and how to resolve?

Problem:

Solution:

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