Applies To
Product(s):	AutoPIPE
Version(s):	ALL;
Environment:	N/A
Area:	import
Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version	Sept. 2016 10.01.00.09

Problem:

After import the following PCF support:

Into an AutoPIPE model it looked like this:

However it should be imported as a sping support in AutoPIPE.

How to map a PCF converted support from V-stop to Spring in AutoPIPE?

Solution:

Using any word editing software (Ultr Edit, Notepad ++, MS Word, etc.), open PCFIN.MAP

File location when using AutoPIPE Connect:

C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Bentley\PCF Translator\pcfin.map)

First, save a copy of the original file for future reference.

Next, Scroll down 2 tables from the top of the file to locate the [SUPPORT-TYPE] section.

Make the changes as noted above.

Save the file:

File location when using AutoPIPE Connect::

C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Bentley\PCF Translator\pcfin.map

Re-import the same PCF file again.