| Applies To | |
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE Nozzle |
| Version(s): | ALL; |
| Environment: | N/A |
| Area: | Import |
| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group |
| Date Logged & Current Version | Oct. 2016 08.11.08.26 |
Problem:
Why are the import loads from AutoPIPE different in AutoPIPE Nozzle?
example: Given the following piping arrangement -
AutoPIPE:
AutoPIPE Nozzle:
Notice that the load case Gr has different values, why?
How to avoid?
Solution:
Both programs are correct
Let us be sure of the piping orientation. Looking at the top view one can clearly see that the piping (ex. A00 - A01) is not on a global axis but is skewed off axis:
Please see the following AutoPIPE help section:
Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Bentley AutoPIPE> Command Reference> File Commands> Export> Nozzle Loads to AutoPIPE Nozzle> read this section and then press on the "PXF Export Restraints" hyperlink. This will display:
Providing details on the file structure. See Code 8140 to 8143 for imported loads into AutoPIPE Nozzle. Also, open the model PXF file to review the values being exported:
If one created a Forces and Moments Restraint sub-report or Reference sub-report using the local option setting in AutoPIPE it would clearly show the local forces and moments at the Anchor (ex. A00) that was exported to AutoPIPE Nozzle. :
Note:
1. Restraint Reaction sub-report does not provide local forces and moments. They only display Global values.
2. Anchors are not listed on the Support sub-report in AutoPIPE. Only Support Types from the Support dialog are listed in the Support sub-report.