| Applies To | |
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE |
| Version(s): | ALL; |
| Area: | Import |
| Date Logged & Current Version | Sept. 2018 11.04.00.10 |
Problem:
The following is found in the MSG log file:
*** ERROR: NEAR POINT TYPE IS INVALID. RIGD IGNORED.
Why, and how to avoid?
Solution:
From reading the complete error message:
*** LAST NODE PROCESSED: 39
RIGD 39 Y Y
*** ERROR: NEAR POINT TYPE IS INVALID. RIGD IGNORED.
The issue is occurring at node point 39.
AutoPIPE NTL file does not support applying rigid properties to a Bend's Near point. This can be caused by modeling a coupling on the elbow or 2nd point where rigid properties are to be applied is missing from the command.
Avoidance:
Options #1:
First close AutopIPE, and then open the following file in a text editing program (i.e. MS Word, Ultraedit, NotePad++, etc..):
C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE Translators \ PCFin.MAP
In [COMPONENTS] section of PCFin.map file, by default, COUPLING component is mapped to RIGID as shown below.
Remove / Delete the word "RIGID" from the third column because again on BEND near point RIGID is not supported in AutoPIPE.
Save the file, restart AutoPIPE and try importing the file again.
Option #2:
Open NTL file in any text editor, search for the indicated node point (ex. 39), should find following:
Refer to the online help for the correct syntax of this command. Problem is that the 2nd point where rigid properties are to be applied is missing from the command.
Solution, delete Line number 116 completely, save the file, and in AutoPIPE select File > Open> AutoPIPE Batch (*.NTL). The model should open with out error.