| Applies To | |||
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE, | ||
| Version(s): | 2004, XM, & V8i | ||
| Environment: | N/A | ||
| Area: | Import | ||
| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group |
AutoPIPE is able to import a variety of file formats. However, CAESAR and Aveva PDMS read/write ability is very restrictive and can only communicate with AutoPIPE through the CII file format. Therefore the ability to read/write information between the 2 applications is well documented in AutoPIPE's online help, including complete information on mapping components.
Attention: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section:
Help > Contents> Search Tab> enter "Caesar CII Mapping" (include the quotes), press List Topics button, double click on the selected topic from the list provided to see more information about:
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Node Number Mapping
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Component Mapping
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Support Mapping
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Load Case Mapping
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Limitations
Frequently Asked Questions
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Imported CII file with segment origin points are reset to 0,0,0.
- Pressing toolbar button "Show Pipe Properties" does not have an option to view "ALL" Pipe identifiers.
- Supports are shown different than in caesar
- Flange import dialog has Greyed out settings
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Load Cases not defined when importing Caesar cii file.--I'm trying to import a .cii Caesar file, and the load cases are not defined. The geometry is there but I can't place any load cases.
Answer:
Once the cii file has been opened you must reset the load cases to run the analysis. Instead of selecting the icon to run a static analysis, go to the dropdown menus and select Load> Static Analsysi sets, confirgure the analysis set, press OK button, choose Analyze> Static, and then review combinations with Tools> Combinations command.
- When spring hanger are exported to the Caesar as .cii or C2 format.The spring shows the rigid spring rate and Cold loads gives the infinite values. Why?