11. Imported system has disconnected flange on elbow, how to fix this so there is no disconnect in A


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE
Version(s):2004, XM, V8i 
Environment: N/A
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Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged
& Current Version
Jan 2015
09.06.01.10

Problem:

Imported system has disconnected flange on elbow, how to fix this so there is no disconnect?

How to import a model that reduces or fixes these disconnected segments?

Answer:

 When importing a AutoPLANT  / OpenPLANT file into AutoPIPE the following dialog appears:

Enable the check-box for " Join disconnected pipe" and enter a "Connectivity Tollerance" value. see AutoPIPE help for details on these settings. Press OK button to use these values. If the disconnect is within the tolerance it will be automatically connected, as shown below:

See Also

Bentley AutoPIPE

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

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