Applies To
	Product(s):	AutoPIPE,
	Version(s):	2004, XM, & V8i
	Area:	Load Case
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group

Problem:

How to create / view a Response Spectrum or Force Spectrum file?

Solution:

There are two methods of creating a Response/Force Spectrum Load *.SPC file:

1. Inside of AutoPIPE using Response/Force Spectrum Load dialog

or

2. Manually using a Text file with a very specific format. 

Option #1:

With an AutoPIPE model opened, search for command to launch the Response/ Force Spectrum dialog, use mouse to select the first option in the listing:

Next, with the dialog opened, one can view any existing .SPC file already created and saved to the same folder location as the model currently opened. One cannot browse for a SPC file in other folder locations. Again, the file must be in the same folder as the model. From the drop down listing, select an existing .SPC file to be opened and graphically viewed:

• • • Note, C411 files cannot be viewed in AutoPIPE. Please add your vote to the existing IDEA here. 

Otherwise, overwrite the word New with a file name of the NEE *.SPC file to be created. 

Configure the Spectrum as needed, refer to AutoPIPE help for details on any field.

And finally press OK to save any modifications made to the spectrum or to close the spectrum dialog.

Option #2:

Creating an ASCII Spectrum File - click here. 

See Also

"Response / Force Spectrum Loads" - AutoPIPE Load Case

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