AutoPIPE V8i version 09.01.01.02 (November 10, 2008)
Analysis
- Add an option to set rigid anchor/support stiffness values
- Decouple pressure stiffening in modal analysis from one in static analysis
- Add absolute sum method for modal summation of missing mass modes
- Perform multiple analyses using Analysis sets with different hot moduli
- Add thermal transient analysis (TTA) for ASME Class 1
- Allow Ec/Eh ratio for expansion stresses to include all piping codes
- Add 'Analyze All' option to run user selected analyses
- Delete Analysis results
Communication
- Add RSS news feed screen
Graphical Interface
- Consolidate code and non-code combinations into one Grid interface
Import /Export
- Standalone Translator to import PCF files e.g. SmartPlant (not included with AutoPIPE)
- Update Caesar translator to read v5.1 format
Interoperability
- Save as version 9.0 DAT files from version 9.1
- Add Vista Compatibility ('Works with Vista')
Libraries
- Update Yamashita hanger data in EQUIP.LIB file with Lisega hanger data
- Add Chinese GD material and pipe libraries
- Add API5L materials to ASME B31.1 material library
- Add low alloy material 1.4901 to European material library
- Add B366, B619, B622, & B464 materials to ASME B31.3 material library
Modeling
- Ability to combine segments and reverse segment direction
- Ability to split a segment into 2 segment
- Allow inserting and editing line numbers
- Add an option to renumber segments
- Add reference node note to Rotating equipment dialog
- Add 'Fillet welded' and 'Double-welded slip-on' joint end types
- Add actuator with COG weight to Valve
- Increase number of thermal and User load cases
- Add "Pulled" option to bend type
- Add Bolt weight to Flange dialog
- Generate multiple Xtra data
- Enter spring figure and size on the spring hanger support dialog
- Connectivity Checker for unconnected co-incident nodes
- Hide operating cases on the Pressure /Temperature input grid
Piping codes
- Support for multiple code years
- Issue a warning for high D/T ratio for certain codes
- Add ASME III Class 1 Nuclear piping code
- Add JSME S NC1-PPC 2005 piping code (Japanese Nuclear Class 2)
- Update ASME B31.4-2002 piping code to 2006 edition
- Update ASME B31.3 piping code to 2006 edition
- Update ASME B31.1 to 2007 edition
Post Processing
- Option to display continuous string dimensioning including supports
- Add batch processing switch to export the results MDB file
- 1992 + 93 Addenda NB NC ND
- Improvements to StressISO edition 1.0 (Show line number, JSIF and Tee data, save to DGN)
Reports
- Allow more than 80 columns for printed reports
- Print the occasional k-factor in the output report
- Add support Tag to spring hanger report
- Add interpolation method and damping ratio to output report
Security
- Add nuclear license for ASME III Class 1 piping code
System Requirements
Before installing AutoPIPE, be sure your computer meets the following, minimum 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
- Windows Vista Business SP1
Hard disk space: Approximately 139 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