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AutoPIPE Wiki 01. Batch Processing , also known as "Automated System Processing"- AutoPIPE
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    01. Batch Processing , also known as "Automated System Processing"- AutoPIPE

    AutoPIPE has the ability to perform analyses, and produce reports for a previously defined system database (*.DAT) without user interaction. This gives the designer the opportunity to concentrate on modeling system databases during office hours, and then to run the desired analyses and create the result reports for each system overnight.

    In Windows, the automated system processing is performed using an MS DOS shell. Once inside the shell, the procedure is similar to the DOS automated processing.

    The automated process is controlled through the use of parameter switches when AutoPIPE is executed:

    Note: make the folder where AutoPIPE.exe is located the current folder before entering the following, Otherwise enter the full filepath in quotes, example: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\AutoPIPE CONNECT\autopipe.exe".

    autopipe {filename} /h /s /m /r /a /f /i /l /b /t /v /n  from the DOS prompt

    where filename = AutoPIPE system database name (without the DOS file extension). If filename is omitted, all switches are ignored.

    An AutoPIPE Batch file or AutoPLANT PXF file can be specified by adding the following extension to the DOS command line:

    autopipe {filename.ntl} /h /s /m /r /a /f /i /l /b /t /v /n for an AutoPIPE Batch file or

    autopipe {filename.pxf} /h /s /m /r /a /f /i /l /b /t /v /n for an AutoPLANT PXF file or

    autopipe {filename.cii} /h /s /m /r /a /f /i /l /b /t /v /n for a Caesar CII file or

    where filename = AutoPIPE system database name (without the DOS file extension). To convert the PXF or NTL file to AutoPIPE only, include filename, the extension, and the /p option. For example, to convert filename.pxf to filename.dat:

    autopipe {filename.pxf} /p

    The automated system processing parameter switches are listed below:

    /a

    =

    Perform a harmonic analysis. 

    /b

    =

     Create the batch report file (*.OUT) (AutoPIPE v.12.2 and lower)

    /c

    =

    Perform thermal transient analysis. 

    /d

    =

    Create input listing (*.MDB) file. 

    /e1

    =

    Export model as Stress Isometric DGN (*.DGN) file. 

    /e2

    =

    Export model as Stress Isometric DWG (*.DWG) file. 

    /e3

    =

    Export model as Stress Isometric DXF (*.DXF) file. 

    /e4

    =

    Export model as Stress Isometric 2D DGN (*.2D.DGN) file. 

    /f

    =

    Perform a force spectrum analysis. 

    /g

    =

    Create SQLite input listing (*.SQI). 

    /h

    =

    Perform a hanger design run. 

    /i

    =

    Perform a seismic anchor movement analysis. 

    /k

    =

    Export model as an NTL (neutral) file. 

    /l

    =

    Create input listing (*.RPT) file (AutoPIPE v.12.2 and lower)

    /m

    =

    Perform a modal analysis. 

    /n

    =

    Perform a flange analysis. 

    /o

    =

    Create SQLite output report (*.SQO). 

    /p

    =

    Convert an AutoPIPE Batch or AutoPLANT PXF file to an AutoPIPE database. 

    /r

    =

    Perform a response spectrum analysis. 

    /s

    =

    Perform a static analysis. 

    /t

    =

    Perform a time history analysis. 

    /v

    =

    Create the result MDB file. 

    /y

    =

    Accept all message prompts without requiring user intervention. 

    /z

    =

    Suppress AutoPIPE GUI. 

    See AutoPIPE program's help for more details on this feature.

    Notes:

    1. The command listing above is an all inclusive listing, some of these switches may not function in your version of the program. See AutoPIPE help for "Automated System Processing"  for a completely listing of commands applicable to your version installed. 

    2. The Batch Input, PXF Input, or Caesar II Input file can be specified for automated system processing. If Batch Input is specified then the command line parameter switches become unnecessary if the appropriate SOLVE and RESULT Batch Input cards have been included in the file. However, if the command line parameter switches are provided but the appropriate SOLVE Batch input cards are not included, the switch will be ignored, e.g. the /m switch will be ignored if the MODE option in the SOLVE Batch Input card is not included. 

    3. Some of AutoPIPE's features may appear and require user input before the can Batch can continue. Suggest shutting off such features before running a batch file. Examples:

    a. Welcome to AutoPIPE Licensing - unchceck "Show Welcome Screen on startup" in the lower left corner of the dialog

    b. Welcome to AutoPIPE Licensing - Select a valid AutoPIPE edition. Cannot use Demo mode. Set AutoPIPE edition to one of the following: Standard, Advance, or Nuclear based on the license and features needed to run the batch. 

    c. Bentley AutoPIPE News Feed - unchceck "Show news at startup" in the lower left corner of the dialog

    d. Model Version set option to "Never"

    e. Where possible set Tools> Model Options> Edit> "Suppress analysis warning prompts" should be enabled (checked ON). 

    Comments, Questions, and Answers on Batch Processing:

    Item #1: Run a simple Batch file

    Item #2: Troubleshooting

    Item #3: Save a Batch file

    Item #4: Running / Editing an existing Batch file

    Item #5: Fix missing shortcut

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