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

Problem:

Why are parts of my PCF translated file into AutoPIPE missing piping or components?

Solution:

There are multiple settings that could lead to this issue:

1. CONTINUATION components

2. Pipe size was ignored by translator

Example 1:

In the case below when reviewing the PCF file the some components had the "Continuation" properties as shown here:

Also noted that some pipe sizes were very small.

On PCF Translator Settings dialog the default value is 0.5 inches. Meaning that any pipe OD less that 0.5 inches are not imported.

So to import the complete model change the Ignore OD value to 0.2 inches or even set to 0.00.

Also on the same dialog, to import "Continuation" components, uncheck the "Ignore Continuation Components" option.

As a result of these PCF setting changes the model is brought in with all components and pipe size available in the PCF file.

Example 2:

Review the NTL for PCF file for couplings and overlap setting. Note, if coupling are overlapping the Pipe and Tee this may be an issue. AutoPIPE's PCF functionality of "Remove Overlapping part" is may not be working properly because of the special case that a PIPE is being overlapped from both ends.

This has been been logged as a bug (1444331) and will be fixed in a future version of the program.

Workaround

Meanwhile the workaround is to define the Coupling mapping in PCFin.map to NONE, image below

Then select the option on the PCF translator, "Remove Overlapping part of component", imaged below:

15. Why are parts of my PCF translated file into AutoPIPE missing piping or components?

Problem:

Solution:

Example 1:

Example 2:

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