Q. Problems with Installing AutoPIPE on system that has higher versions of "Included Applications Ve


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Before installing AutoPIPE one or more of the applications installed by the program has already been installed and has a higher version than would be installed by AutoPIPE's installer.

Questions:

1. How would AutoPIPE's installer handle these issues?

2. Would there be any adverse affects with using a higher version of an application than would normally be installed by AutoPIPE?

etc..

Example:

Installing AutoPIPE 23.00.00.230 on computer will install the following list of other applications: 

PCF Translatorv.1.3.0.230
PDS Translatorv.6.0.0.020
ADL Pipe Translatorv.1.0.0.026
ME101 Translatorv.1.0.0.006
Structural Property Catalog10.00.00.015
Bentley DGN Preview Handler10.17.01.556
Bentley DGN Thumbnail Provider 10.17.01.11
iTwin Analytical Synchronizerv.12.02.01.010
iTwin Service Add in V22.3.0.55
Connection Client11.0.5.34
Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP23.5.8080.0

However before installing AutoPIPE user knows that Structural Property Catalog v. 10.00.02.003 has already been installed.

This is one of those situations that needs to be addressed by a case by case bases. Meaning that in some case a newer version of the application would be OK, and in other cases a newer version of the application would cause major issues when using AutoPIPE. 

Let us look at each application installed by AutoPIPE one at a time and try to answer the question, is it safe or not. 

PCF Translator

Translators transform a file from one format into an NTL or DAT file, which AutoPIPE may subsequently open. In this instance, having any new version of these applications on the PC shouldn't have any negative effects on AutoPIPE. Actually, the import procedure should be aided by an newer version that is already installed when compared to that included in AutoPIPE's installer. 

It is safe to have a newer version of this application when compared to the version installed by AutoPIPE installer.

PDS Translator
ADL Pipe Translator
ME101 Translator
Structural Property Catalog

This application is used by AutoPIPE when importing / exporting ISM model and is installed with iTwin Analytical Synchronizer installation option. Any newer version of the application would have an expanded catalog of beam section and updates for any incorrect properties.

It is safe to have a newer version of this application when compared to the version installed by AutoPIPE installer.

Bentley DGN Preview Handler?
Bentley DGN Thumbnail Provider 
iTwin Analytical Synchronizer

iTwin Analytical Synchronizer is the Engineer’s gateway into the world of digital twins, interoperability and collaboration. Supported applications and formats include STAAD, RAM, AutoPIPE, OpenBuildings Designer, ProStructures, REVIT, TEKLA and IFC. Note, iTwin Service Add in V2 and Structural Property Catalog are required applications in order to use iTwin Analytical Synchronizer.

Before continuing, answer this question, will you Import/Export models using iTwins Service inside of AutoPIPE?

  • If No, then stop here, when installing AutoPIPE on the "Select Features to install" dialog, uncheck "iTwins Analytical Synchronizer" option. Hence, the following 3 applications will not be installed: a. iTwin Analytical Synchronizer, b. iTwin Service Add in V2, and c. Structural Property Catalog.
  • If not sure, then again, uncheck the "iTwins Analytical Synchronizer" option when installing and then in the future if your requirements change, reinstall AutoPIPE with this option enabled. and continue below.
  • If yes, your company plans to use these features, then continue below:

Next, before installing AutoPIPE confirm if this application is already on the computer.

  • If no, install AutoPIPE without any concern
  • If yes,  compare the version already installed on the computer with the version in AutoPIPE's installer (Reference AutoPIPE's Release Notes and Readme Files WIKI page here).

Does the version of this application already installed match or is lower than the one found in the AutoPIPE's installer?

  • If yes, the version matches or is lower then in AutoPIPE's installer, go ahead and install AutoPIPE without any concern.
  • If No, the version of this application is higher than in AutoPIPE's installer, submit a new Bentley Case, reference this WIKI, mention the version of this application already installed and the version of AutoPIPE trying to be installed. The development team will need to investigate if there are any potential problems associated before installing AutoPIPE.
iTwin Service Add in V2
Connection Client

The CONNECTION Client is a key part of the Subscription Entitlement Service, where users sign in to activate their products. It also provides access to services that cut across applications, such as notifications and service updates, for use within desktop applications. A newer version would have fixes to known issues and updated features. User's would strongly be advised to keep this application updated with current release as soon as possible. 

It is safe to have a newer version of this application when compared to the version installed by AutoPIPE installer.

Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP2?