Note:

1. Download Actual read-me file from AutoPIPE here

2. Select Link here for Release notes

What is New & Changed in AutoPIPE®

The following outline identifies new features and enhancements in the AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition version 12.00.00.16

• • General
    • Increased the number of entries listed in the recent model list for a better user experience.
    • Support/Reference IDs are now auto-generated and read-only for better tracking of supports.
  • Piping Codes
    • Added ASME BPVC Section III 2017 code for the construction of Nuclear Facility Components.
  • Analysis
    • Added Upheaval Buckling Analysis to perform a simplified buckling analysis based on idealized pipeline imperfections in long buried pipelines. [Technology Preview ] 
    • Added the NodeLink feature to allow a node to be connected to another piping node. This allows for the release of connectivity in a specific direction to be utilized in hanger selection where an Anchor is not present.
    • Anchors can now be defined as connected to a structure node to allow the anchor load to be resolved into the structure.
    • Added Support Optimization to determine optimal support locations and options based on criteria such as supporting structure loads, allowable displacements, and support costs.  [Technology Preview ] 
  • Reports
    • Added a Select All option on the result grid to conveniently select/un-select all combinations at one time.
    • Input and output reports¹ are now available in the SQLite DB format. Post-processing, review, and print functions are now possible in third-party applications and report generators.  
    • Stress reports have been improved when utilizing DNV-OS-F101 by changing the title "Comb. stress category" to "Load Control Limit Check".
  • Import
    • Added an option to import E3d (*.pcf) files via the PCF Translator.
  • Interoperability
    • Two-way interoperability between SACS and AutoPIPE has been improved, including change management by using Structural Synchronizer (aka ISM). [Technology Preview ] 
    • Integration with OpenPlant Isometrics Manager CONNECT Edition has been implemented for stress isometrics.
    • Hidden segments in a model are no longer exported to isometric drawings in OpenPlant Isometric Manager.
  • Security Release Notes
    • Not applicable to this release.

¹ The Version 6.1 Point Data Listing, Extended Component Data Listing, Flange Analysis Report, and Thermal Transient Analysis Report are not available in the SQLite DB format. This feature will be made available in a future release.

Technology Previews - Provide users preliminary access to features currently in development but not yet ready for production. These features are provided at no additional charge to promote awareness of a feature or technology to be deployed in a future release. Users are encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions. Now all Technology previews are available in the application. These commands have '[Technology Preview]' displayed in the tool tip. 

AutoPIPE®  Requirements

More detailed installation information can be found in the AutoPIPE Quick Start Guide.

Product Version

Installation Requirements

CD drive or access to the Internet required for product installation. The minimum system configuration for installation:

When installing the product through the installer program, the required components will be installed automatically. The contents of the Desktop Prerequisite Pack include:

• • Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (web installer requires internet connection)
  • Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.6.1
  • Microsoft® VC++ 2015 Redistributable 
  • Microsoft® VC++ 2013 Redistributable 
  • Microsoft® VC++ 2010 Redistributable 
  • Microsoft® VC++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable
  • Microsoft® Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package ATL Security Update 
  • Microsoft® Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update 
  • Microsoft® Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update
  • Microsoft® XML Parser (MSXML) 6 SP 1 (32 bit)
  • AutoPIPE® Preview Handler Setup 

Minimum Profile

The minimum recommended workstation profile for running AutoPIPE is:

Download and Installation

See the AutoPIPE Quick Start Guide (..\Documents\Quickstart_AutoPIPE.pdf) for more information on downloading and installing AutoPIPE.

To complete the licensing process, you must have the appropriate roles assigned by your Site Administrator. If you have not been assigned these roles, you will need to obtain the name of your Site Administrator by submitting a Service Request at http://apps.bentley.com/srmanager/ProductSupport.

If you are experiencing problems logging into your Bentley account, please contact bentley at 1-800-BENTLEY (1-800-236-8539). Outside the United States +1 610-458-5000.

Network Considerations - Network drives are only supported for data files.

- AutoPIPE software must be installed on a local client workstation.

- AutoPIPE data files (*.DAT) must have full read/write access to be opened and edited.

Applications Included in the Installation Package

AutoPIPE Standard, AutoPIPE Advanced, AutoPIPE Nuclear, and add-ons are installed from one executable.

• AutoPIPE Standard- The standard configuration of AutoPIPE includes these features:
  • Hanger selection, static linear and non-linear, modal, and response spectrum (SRSS combination method only)
  • Static Earthquake - ALA, ASCE, Chinese GB50011, Mexican CFE, and User Profile 
  • Static Wind - ASCE, UBC and User profile
  • ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31J, B31.4, B31.8, European EN13480, and General piping code
  • Rotating equipment reports
  • Beam elements for modeling frames and supports
  • Library utilities
  • Thermal Bowing
  • Snow Loading
  • Analysis Sets for multiple static analyses
  • STAAD Structural Libraries (17 countries)
  • Flange Analysis, ANSI Check

• AutoPIPE Advanced- Incorporates all of the features of the Standard version, as listed above with the following additions:
  • Harmonic, Force spectrum, Time history, and SAM
  • Buried pipe
  • NUREG combinations and code case 411 spectrum
  • Static correction - Missing mass correction and ZPA
  • Wave loading and buoyancy, fluid transient loads, and relief valve loads
  • Nuclear power piping codes: ASME B31.1-1967
  • Offshore piping codes: ASME B31.4 Chap. IX, ASME B31.8 Chap. VIII, CSA-Z662 Sect. 11
  • International piping codes
  • Flange Analysis: ASME Section VIII Div 1, Div 2, Appendix XI
  • KHK Level 1
  • Buried pipe w/ automatic Soil Calculator
  • 50 Response Spectrum load cases
  • Canadian piping codes
  • Russian SNIP 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas
  • ISO 14692
  • KHK Level 2 piping code (note 1)

• AutoPIPE Nuclear- Incorporates all of the features of the Advanced version, as listed above with the following additions:
  • ASME Class I/II/III design
  • JSME PPC
  • ASME Class I Thermal transient analysis (TTA)
  • ASME Class I Ovality, Gross discontinuity, Delta T1, T2 loadings
  • Fatigue Analysis
  • JSME S NC1-PPC

• KHK2 Add-on for AutoPIPE Advanced or Nuclear - allows the use of the Japanese KHK Level 2 piping code in the Advanced or Nuclear version.

• Intergraph PDS, SmartPlant and ADLPipe Translators - This release installs three translators to import models from other applications to AutoPIPE.
  • Intergraph PDS, SmartPlant and ADLPipe translators included
  • AutoPIPE File > Import menu updated to include 3 new options
  • Easy to locate installation directory; all installed under "C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE Translators"

NOTE: For further information on translators, please refer to their respective readme files.

Documentation

Program Help: Detailed feature information may be accessed directly from the calling application by selecting the Help command, or by pressing the Help button from any of the application dialogs. Be sure to explore the program Help for answers to your questions. A set of supplemental How To, Tutorial, and Reference Information documents in PDF format are provided in the Supplemental Documentation folder (Bentley AutoPIPE > Supplemental Information) of the main Program Help file (autopipe.chm). 

Tutorials: Documentation for AutoPIPE applications is provided online in the Adobe.pdf format. These files are accessible from the Help Menu. All documents can be browsed, searched, or printed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Information and how to download a FREE copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader can be obtained from http://www.adobe.com/.

It is highly recommended that you obtain the latest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader..

Piping Codes

This sections contains the list of piping codes, code editions supported and AutoPIPE license edition (Standard, Advanced or Nuclear) for which these items are supported.

Standard Edition Piping Codes

Extra Codes Available in AutoPIPE Advanced Edition

AutoPIPE Advanced includes all codes available in AutoPIPE Standard, as well as the following codes.

Extra Codes Available in AutoPIPE Nuclear Edition

AutoPIPE Nuclear includes all codes available in AutoPIPE Standard and AutoPIPE Advanced, as well as the following codes.

How to Activate AutoPIPE® 

SES Licensing (Online)

SES Licensing is the online internet licensing mode with real-time license controls. For more information, refer to SES Licensing and Installation Guide. SES Licensing provides enhanced security and optimized value for your Bentley Subscriptions. It is integrated with Bentley's Identity Management System (IMS) and the Bentley CONNECT technology platform to allow near real-time reporting of usage, improved alert messaging to users and increased administrative capabilities to license administrators in your organization. It will not only give you more options to monitor and manage usage but also provide new, advanced licensing features that will enhance digital workflows.

Activation

With SES Licensing, all users must be registered with Bentley's Identity Management System (IMS) and sign in to the CONNECTION Client to access Bentley applications. Product activation will now occur through user sign-in to the CONNECTION Client with a valid IMS ID associated with their account. User sign-in will replace traditional activation keys, offering enhanced security as administrators will be able to control which users have access to Bentley software. License entitlements are granted and maintained through SES Licensing's Entitlement Management Service. By signing into the CONNECTION Client users can also find their organization's projects, download software updates, receive relevant notifications, and track their usage.

Alerts

SES Licensing features the new license alerts notifications that can be set by an organization's license administrators to let the users know when they reach a set usage threshold. These notifications will alert the users that if they continue to use the product, a term license may be issued. The user in such a situation has the choice to quit the application before a license is used or acknowledge that a term license may be generated and proceed with starting the application, based on what settings the administrator chooses.

SELECT Licensing (Offline)

SELECT Licensing is the legacy mode, provided for using software in restricted or permanently offline environments where SES Licensing is not currently supported. AutoPIPE Standard, AutoPIPE Advanced, AutoPIPE Nuclear, and add-ons are are all supported on the SELECT Server Licensing. If you are upgrading from an earlier version of the product, it is highly recommended that you do not install this product over the previous version. Older versions of AutoPIPE 6.3, 8.50, 8.51 and 8.60 will run under SELECT Server XM Licensing using the SELECT Server XM Gateway Service and the older SELECT licenses. For more information on the SELECT Server XM Gateway Service see the AutoPIPE Quick Start Guide.

The AutoPIPE products can be authorized as Standalone Licenses (formerly called Fixed Licenses), fixed to one user workstation or as Concurrent Licenses (formerly known as Floating Licenses) running from a local or Bentley hosted SELECT Server.

Users who have existing Floating Licenses and wish to convert the licenses to run on SELECT Server can contact Bentley Sales Support Center from the website at http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Services/Bentley+Sales+Support.htm. The following information is required when requesting SELECT Server licensing: Server Name, email address of the recipient of the SELECT Server license and the Serial Numbers to be added to the server.

Product activation is achieved by connecting to a SELECT Server, receiving a verification that your SELECT Server Name and Activation Key are correct, and successfully posting Usage logs. Product activation is not the same as checking out a license. This document describes how to configure AutoPIPE for activation. After initial configuration, AutoPIPE automatically and transparently tries to activate each time it runs, and runs unconstrained for a period of 30 days after its last successful activation. However, if activation is unsuccessful for a period of 30 days, AutoPIPE will not start until it is activated again.

Activating a product using the Product Activation Wizard

The Product Activation Wizard is designed to step users through the product activation process. After a product is installed, you must obtain a license and then activate that license. Obtaining the license alone is not enough to complete the process. This wizard eliminates the confusion and makes it clear that obtaining a license and activating a product are two essential steps.

The Product Activation Wizard opens automatically (unless the "Activate product using Bentley License Tool" check box is turned off) at the end of the product installation process. See the AutoPIPE Quick Start Guide for more information on installing AutoPIPE.

The first screen of the Product Activation Wizard offers four product activation options:

• SELECT subscribers with a deployed (local) SELECT Server
• SELECT subscribers activating against a hosted (Bentley) SELECT Server
• Non-SELECT users
• Evaluation Only - No license information

The wizard steps you through the activation process based on the options selected.

SELECT subscribers with a deployed (local) SELECT Server

If you are activating against a local SELECT Server, you must provide the proper Server Name and Activation Key. The Server Name and Activation Key, along with any proxy configuration information, can be obtained from your Site Administrator.

• • 1. Enter the name of the server in the Server Name field.
    2. Enter the site activation key in the Site Activation Key field.
    3. If you are using HTTPS, enable the HTTPS (SSL) check box.
    4. If you are using a Proxy server to connect to the hosted SELECT Server, click the Proxy button and fill in the Proxy Server information then click OK.
    5. Click Test Connection to verify the connection to the SELECT Server.
    6. Click Next. The Wizard Selections dialog box displays the information provided on the previous dialog boxes.
    7. Review the information and click Finish to activate the product.

SELECT subscribers activating against a hosted (Bentley) SELECT Server

If you are activating against a hosted (Bentley) SELECT Server, the Server Name is pre-populated but you must provide the proper Activation Key provided by the Bentley Sales Support Center.

1. Enter the site activation key in the Site Activation Key field.
2. If you are using HTTPS, enable the HTTPS (SSL) check box.
3. If you are using a Proxy server to connect to the hosted SELECT Server, click the Proxy button and fill in the Proxy Server information then click OK.
4. Click Test Connection to verify the connection to the SELECT Server.
5. Click Next. The Wizard Selections dialog box displays the information provided on the previous dialog boxes.
6. Review the information and click Finish to activate the product.

NON-SELECT user

If you are not a Bentley SELECT subscriber and you are activating AutoPIPE, you are presented with three options:

• I have a license file ready to import
• I have an activation key
• I do not have any license information

I have a license file ready to import

1. Enter the path to your license file (or Browse to the location of your license file) in the License File field.
2. Click Next. The Wizard Selections dialog box displays the information provided on the previous dialog boxes.
3. Review the information and click Finish to activate the product.

I have an activation key

1. Enter the site activation key in the Site Activation Key field.
2. If you are using HTTPS, enable the HTTPS (SSL) check box.
3. If you are using a Proxy server to connect to the hosted SELECT Server, click the Proxy button and fill in the Proxy Server information then click OK.
4. Click Test Connection to verify the connection to the SELECT Server.
5. Click Next. The Check out license now? page displays.
6. Enter your Email address in the Email Address field.
7. Select the product to be activated (if not pre-populated) it the Product Name field.
8. Enter the product version number (if not pre-populated) in the Product Version field.
9. Click Next. The Wizard Selections dialog box displays the information provided on the previous dialog boxes.
10. Review the information and click Finish to activate the product.

I do not have any license information

1. The product will run in evaluation mode.
2. Click Go To Bentley.com to request activation information.

Evaluation Only - No license information

1. The product will run in evaluation mode.
2. Click Go To Bentley.com to request activation information.

Silent Installation

For SES Licensing

AutopipeSetup.exe -s -LicenseType=Connect

For SELECT Licensing

AutopipeSetup.exe -s -LicenseType=Select

If LicenseType is not provided, the following message is reported in the log file:

FATAL ERROR: Either LicenseType="Select" or LicenseType="Connect" must be selected or passed as a command line argument.

Error History

The following outline identifies all major errors fixed in Release of AutoPIPE v12.0.

• 984316 Flange Check: Flange inserted on a segment junction/continuation point may use zero values for external forces and moments for the selected Load Combination

  Flanges that are inserted on a segment junction/continuation* point may incorrectly use zero values for external forces and moments for the Load Combination selected in the Flange Check module. This results in stress values that does not include the effect of external forces and moments, leading to unconservative results.

• 858440 Incorrect update of point name and information in interactive results

  Interactive results dialog may not update to represent the correct results while navigating through interactive results e.g. result > code stress results. The avoidance is to use the batch report or result grid to review the results.

• 955880 ASME Nuclear Material Library: Thermal expansion and/or Modulus of elasticity values for some pipe materials may not be correct

  Some pipe materials are using incorrect values of thermal expansion and/or modulus of elasticity. Using these pipe materials may result in incorrect calculated stress. The calculated stress values may be lower than the actual stress values leading to un-conservative results.
  Pipe Material ASME Composition Thermal Expansion Modulus of Elasticity
  SA666-XM11 21Cr-6Ni-9Mn          Correct*                 Incorrect
  SA691-0.5CR 1/2Cr-1/2Mo          Correct                   Incorrect
  SA691-1CR 1Cr-1/2Mo                Correct                   Incorrect
  SA691-1.25CR 1.1/4Cr-1/2Mo-Si  Correct                   Incorrect
  SA691-5CR 5Cr-1/2Mo                Incorrect                 Incorrect

  *Thermal expansion values are taken from Group 15Cr&17Cr of table TE-1 of ASME BPVC II-D

• 960482 ASME Material Library: SA182-F22 values are incorrectly updated for ASME2000 and later material libraries

  SA182-F22 was deleted for ASME BPVC II-D 1998 and later editions. However, AutoPIPE's ASME2000 and later material libraries continued to provide SA182-F22. Also, allowable stress, yield strength and design stress intensity values of SA182-F22 in AutoPIPE's ASME2000 and later material libraries were different from those provided in ASME BPVC II-D 1992 edition. Using the allowable values from AutoPIPE's ASME2000 material library for SA182-F22 may result in higher calculated allowable stress value as compared to allowable stress values provided by AutoPIPE's ASME1992 material library.

• 135823 Tracker#:8771 - Soil points along the bend use pipe SIF instead of bend SIF

  Soil points along the bend uses pipe SIF values while it should use bend SIF values. For ASME codes this happens in all cases except when a frame is inserted at near point of the bend. For non-ASME code this happens only when a frame is inserted at near point of the bend.

• 936789 ASME Libraries: Some pipe materials are not referring to correct standard material

  For ASME 2010 and later, "Young modulus" for following specification materials is picked from a wrong standard material: Specifications SA243-WPB, SA243-WPC, SA350-LF2, SA36, SA420-WPL6, SA515-70, SA516-60, SA516-70, SA53-A, SA541-1A, SA672-B60, SA672-B65, SA672-B70. The difference between the values is less than 2% with the maximum difference being only 1.47%.

• 939787 B31.4 and B31.8 material libraries are not updated in latest editions as per updates in source libraries

  B31.4 "2016" and B31.8 "2012 or later" material libraries are not up to date with the applicable code edition changes.

• 958453 ASME Material Library : Thermal expansion, Modulus of elasticity and Design stress intensity values for some pipe materials may not be correct

  Thermal expansion, Modulus of elasticity and Design stress intensity values for some pipe materials may not be correct
  For ASME 1992 & 1986: 1. Modulus values of Group-B & Group-C are incorrect 2. Thermal Expansion values for AU-Type316 are incorrect
  For ASME 2004 to 2015 1. SA430-FP316N design stress intensity values are incorrect.
  For ASME 2013 & 2015 1. SA508-3-1 using incorrect values of thermal expansion and modulus

Copyright

TRADEMARK NOTICE

Bentley, the "B" logo, AutoPIPE, MicroStation, ProjectWise, SELECT, and MDL are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated, or one of its direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

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Including software, file formats, and audiovisual displays; may only be used pursuant to applicable software license agreement; contains confidential and proprietary information of Bentley Systems, Incorporated and/or third parties which is protected by copyright and trade secret law and may not be provided or otherwise made available without proper authorization.

Complete copyright information can be found in the product by choosing Help > About.

For reference, a copy of the End User License Agreement named "EULA.pdf" is included in the "AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries5" folder of the product installation. By default, this location is "C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries5".

See Also

AutoPIPE CONNECT Release Notes (10.00.xx.xx - higher)

How do I download, install, and license AutoPIPE?

Bentley AutoPIPE