| Applies To | |||
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE, | ||
| Version(s): | ALL | ||
| Environment: | N/A | ||
| Area: | Error Message | ||
| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group |
Problem:
The following message appears when inserting a valve as the first component of a new segment or when modeling in AutoPIPE:
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Error
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E38-95: Cannot insert component after a tee. Try inserting a pipe
run point after tee equal in length to the tee leg. Then
insert component after that run point.
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OK
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Steps to repeat:
1. Insert a run
2. Insert a new segment, press OK button.
3. Insert a Valve component as the first component of the new segment, the moment on initiating the Insert> Valve command the error screen above appears.
How can I fix this and a void this error message?
Solution:
A valve, reducer, or other components cannot be the first item of a new segment. The avoidance is to insert a short run or continue the exiting segment making modifications to the piping material as needed.
Example:
The model has a material specification break on a pipe run, from stainless steel to carbon steel, between a carbon steel pipe flange and a stainless steel valve flange. My plan was to inserted the CS pipe flange on the existing segment, then I inserted a new segment with a SS valve as the first component. However when I try to insert a Valve as the first component, the error message above appears. :
Solution:
a. Insert CS flange.
b. Do not insert a new segment, continue inserting the next component on the current segment, flanged valve, etc.
c. Go back Select / Highlight all the piping that is suppose to be a different material, use "Modify Pipe Properties Over Range" command to change the pipe properties to one with the correct material specifications.