05. AutoPIPE crashed when generating output report with Rotating Equipment sub-report added, why?


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE
Version(s):ALL;
Area: reporting
Date Logged
& Current Version
July 2023
23.00.00.230

Problem:

Steps to repeat:

1. open attached APC file in AutoPIPE 23.00.00.230

2. Version history

3. Generate a complete model input listing without issue. 

4. Program will crash when any Results output includes Rotating Equipment sub report

Solution:

 In one reported case, problem was directly related to the points used in the Rotating Equipment dialog. There are 2 choices, 1. remove the rotating equipment and re-enter the data or 2. Fix the points referenced and the data in the rotating equipment data. 

Suggested approach for a specific model 

1. Select the Suction point (Select > Point > C00)

2. Add Reference Point (Insert > Reference Point > OK)

3. Repeat step 1 & 2 for Point D05.

4. Modify the Equipment WC (Modify > Rotating Equipment > WC)

5. Select the cell having C00 , enter edit mode and then exit the cell. Then click OK to save the changes.

6. Analyze the model

7. Generate Output Report for equipment (or all reports for that matter)

8. Report will be generated successfully.

See Also

Application Crashed or Freezes - AutoPIPE

Bentley AutoPIPE