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W726-6: Near zero length element at point XXX warning message in AutoPIPE

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Warning Message Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem…
- 3 months ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
09. ERROR: The vertical axis of model and Pipelink file are not same.. message appears when importing PipeLink file from STAAD, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Export Date Logged & Current Version July 2023 23.00.00.230 Problem: ERROR: The vertical axis of model and Pipelink file are not same... message appears…
- 3 months ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
Q. How to post questions on Product specific Forum page (ex. Post message to STAAD Forum)?

Mike Dattilio

Answer: Please repost your message to the correct forum using these instructions: 1. At the top left corner of this page, press on the hamburger (3 horizontal stack lines, just to the right of Bentley Communities), and choose products 2. Review…
- 10 months ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
AutoPIP Load Transfer to STAAD

Aslinn Aijian Zha

Hi, is it possible to transfer the non-code combinations from Autopipe to STAAD when using the PipeLINK workflow? By default it only transfers the primary load cases. I found an old post here: Mike Dattilio's Activities (rssing.com) saying ' AutoPIPE…
- Answered
- over 1 year ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Forum
00. Limitations of inserting a model from STAAD into AutoPIPE using PipeLInk.

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version June 2022 12.08.00.063 Problem: Limitations of inserting a model from STAAD into AutoPIPE using PipeLInk. Solution…
- over 1 year ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
Integrating the Plant Design Processfor Structural Engineers

Mike Dattilio

For structural engineers working in the EPC industry explore and learn how some EPCs function in a streamlined integrated manner with regard to all structural and CAE components including modeling, analysis, design, pipe stress analysis, pipe stress load…
- Integrating The Plant Design Process for Structural Engineers.pptx
- over 1 year ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE General
Importing Auto Pipe Stress Loading into Structural STAAD model (which is already having nos. of other primary load cases and load combinations) and feasibility to perform analysis and design in STAAD.

Lokesh Soni

Hi, Subject : Importing Auto Pipe Stress Loading into Structural STAAD model (which is already having nos. of other primary load cases and load combinations) and feasibility to perform analysis and design in STAAD. I am looking for your help to know…
- over 3 years ago
- RAM | STAAD | ADINA
- RAM | STAAD Forum
02. Imported related issues in AutoPIPE

Mike Dattilio

- What file formats can AutoPIPE Import/Export? 1. AutoPIPE Files: a. AutoPIPE model (DAT) b. AutoPIPE Backup (BAK) c. AutoPIPE Batch (NTL) d. Archive (APC) 2. AutoPIPE Translators: Note : before importing a file int AutoPIPE, be sure…
- 1 month ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
> AutoPIPE crashes when inserting a Model From STAAD Using PipeLink (*.pipelink)

Mike Dattilio

There may be a multitude of reasons why the program crashes, see the following known issues and fixes below. Item #1: As of Oct 2019, the crash may be occurring due to a large material name. AutoPIPE internal limit for material name is 15 characters…
- over 3 years ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
03-s. Export Model to STAAD using ISM (*.)

Mike Dattilio

Bentley’s Integrated Structural Modeling (ISM) allows structural engineers and designers to share structural engineering project information among modeling, analysis, design, drafting, and detailing software applications. More details on the philosophy…
- 1 month ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
STAAD SIG Workshop

Jessica Alegre

June 21, 2018 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Virtual Session
Register here (select "Success Factors Special Interest Group Workshops" from the Event Type filter) Learn skills to best leverage your STAAD software for 3D structural analysis and design at the next STAAD Special Interest Group virtual workshop...
- over 5 years ago
- AutoPIPE
- Calendar
08. Warning: Imported model GUID does not match with the current model.. message appears when importing PipeLink file from STAAD, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Export Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.03.00.08 Problem: Warning: Imported model GUID does not match with the current model.. message appears…
- 8 months ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
09. IF STAAD is Not installed on the computer, can AutoPIPE still export a file using PipeLink?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Export Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.03.00.08 Problem: IF STAAD is Not installed on the computer, can AutoPIPE still export a file using…
- over 5 years ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
08. Supports are not aligned in STAAD as were seen in AutoPIPE, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Export Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.03.00.08 Problem: When exporting model to STAAD, the supports are not aligned as in AutoPIPE, why: …
- over 5 years ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
07. AutoPIPE's 'Hydrotest' load combination was not exported to STAAD, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Export Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.03.00.08 Problem: AutoPIPE's 'Hydrotest' load combination was not exported to STAAD, why? Solution…
- over 5 years ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
06. When exporting a AutoPIPE model to STAAD the following screen appears and the "Close" button remains grayed out, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Export Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.03.00.08 Problem: When exporting a AutoPIPE model to STAAD the following screen appears and the "Close…
- over 5 years ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
05. No load information was exported from AutoPIPE to STAAD. Why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Export Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.03.00.08 Problem: It appears that the loads in AutoPIPE are not being exported to STAAD. Why? Solution…
- over 5 years ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
04. Will the exported AutoPIPE information to STAAD include weight and stiffness, as to analyze both mode shapes at the same time?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Export Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.03.00.08 Problem: Will the exported AutoPIPE information to STAAD include weight and stiffness, as to…
- over 5 years ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
03 Can AutoPIPE export the beam structure to STAAD using pipelink?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Export Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.03.00.08 Problem: Can AutoPIPE export the beam structure to STAAD using pipelink? Solution: Please…
- over 3 years ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
02. Is there a limitation for exporting loads to STAAD using pipe link? if so how many?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Export Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.03.00.08 Problem: Is there a limitation for exporting loads to STAAD using pipe link? if so how many…
- over 3 years ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
01. Is the integration between AutoPIPE and STAAD.PRO software version dependent?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Export Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.03.00.08 Problem: Is the integration between AutoPIPE and STAAD.PRO software version dependent? Solution…
- 1 month ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
00. How to export model from AutoPIPE to STAAD using Export> Model to STADD using Pipelink (*.pipelink) command?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, STAAD Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Import Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged Dec. 2017 Problem: How to export model from…
- over 3 years ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki
IEG License service

Seth Guthrie

IEG License Service English x32 Version 2.00.20.01 for use with older products that checked-out licenses upon use. Unzip first, then run the extracted msi file to install. See Also: https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki…
- iegls02002001en.zip
- over 5 years ago
- RAM | STAAD | ADINA
- RAM | STAAD Files
Pipelink Database Converter Utility Download

JamieP

The Pipelink database format utilized by AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition v11.2 and STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition has been changed from Microsoft Access to SQLite to support 64-bit operating systems. This change in database formats presents the potential for database…
- PipelinkDBConverter_v1.0.0.2.zip
- over 5 years ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE General
03-s Export Model to STADD using SQLite Pipelink (*.pipelink)

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, STAAD Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Import Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged Dec. 2017 Problem: The Pipelink database format…
- over 5 years ago
- AutoPIPE
- AutoPIPE Wiki