
AutoPIPE XM version 08.09.00.14 (September 20, 2006)
Analysis
- Add thermal bowing effect on piping
Graphics
- Click color legend to change colors for View/show options or code stress
- Allow user scaling of supports & anchorsĀ in 3D solid and wireframe view modes
- Add ability to see different graphical representations of springs and V-stops
- View/Show /Tee Type
- Save screen shot as JPEG file
- Allow user to select and save default Iso view direction
- Allow Supports on vertical pipes to be visible in solid mode
Interoperability
- Add a Note/Tag field to the component dialogs e.g. Support and anchor CAD tags
- Add ability to export PCF files
Modeling
- Display offset distance between any two points
- Allow ability to specify & report element end results at a 'Reference point'
- Provide input for end type connections for every piping component
Piping codes
- Update B31.3 code to 2004 edition
- Combinations
- Provide an option to not generate default combinations
Post Processing
- Add option to use SIF, 0.75*SIF or 1.0 for sustained & occasional stresses
- Generate a Stress Isometric
Reports
- Provide "Approved by" fields in the General model options dialog
Security
- Update to Bentley XM licensing
- Add-on license for StressISO
System Requirements
Platform: AutoPIPE is designed to run on the following platforms/operating systems. At a minimum, your computer should meet the minimum requirements for that system; for example, the amount of RAM required by AutoPIPE depends on the RAM requirements of the environment in which you will be working:
- Windows XP Professional SP2 or later
- Windows 2000 SP4 or later
Hard disk space: Approximately 107 MB
Video Graphics Card: OpenGL 3D graphics supported
Processor: Intel Pentium-based PC 486 or higher
RAM: minimum 128 MB
Internet: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or greater
See a complete collection of Readme notes at:
http://communities.bentley.com/products/pipe_stress_analysis/m/pipe_stress_analysis_gallery/269426.aspx