What is New & Changed in AutoPIPE®
AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition version 12.3 (v12.03.00.17:2020-03)
The following outline identifies new features and enhancements in the AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition version 12.03.00.17.
- Piping Codes
- Added the 2018 edition of ASME B31.3 Process Piping. Major changes include Alternative Occasional Allowable calculations using Appendix V, Sustained and Occasional loads calculations using coincident operating conditions, updated weld strength reduction factors, and updated material library.
- Reports
- The SQLite Report Manager (located on the Tools Ribbon) now supports legacy text reports, custom Microsoft® Excel® reports, and custom Microsoft Word® reports. Legacy text and custom Microsoft® Excel® reports are now certified for commercial use.
- Note: Microsoft Word® reports are a
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- Filter controls (i.e., Code Stresses, Displacement, Anchor, Support, Force and Moment) can now be applied directly to Output Quick Reports from within the Batch Report dialog.
- The SQLite Report Manager (located on the Tools Ribbon) now supports legacy text reports, custom Microsoft® Excel® reports, and custom Microsoft Word® reports. Legacy text and custom Microsoft® Excel® reports are now certified for commercial use.
- Analysis
- The Support Optimizer performance has been improved by employing multicore hardware and parallel evaluation of scenarios. This Select Entitlement Feature is now fully certified and is available for commercial use.
- Note: Use of this feature is available to those with an active Select Subscription.
- The Support Optimizer performance has been improved by employing multicore hardware and parallel evaluation of scenarios. This Select Entitlement Feature is now fully certified and is available for commercial use.
- General
- Added an Open Folder button to the Log Settings dialog to open the folder where log files are generated. Log files capture the success/failure of program operations and are a valuable tool for the Bentley Technical Support team to troubleshoot issues.
- Added the Installation Test Set feature to launch the AutoPIPE Installation Test Set (ITS) to verify proper operation of the AutoPIPE program once it has been installed on a computer.
- Rotating Equipment can now be inserted as a graphical symbol on a plot.
- The License Configuration dialog has been improved to clarify all license options, including the Product Evaluation license.
- An Ideas command has been added to the Help Ribbon, which launches the AutoPIPE Ideas area of Bentley Communities where you can submit and vote on ideas to improve AutoPIPE.
- Interoperability
- AutoPIPE models can now be exported to a Caesar 2016 (and later) model. This is a high-fidelity export of piping geometry, supports and load definitions directly to a Caesar C2 file without the need for a Cii neutral file.
- Aveva E3D pipe stress files (.xml) containing pipeline geometry and properties can now be imported.
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- Security Release Notes
- Not applicable to this release.
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AutoPIPE® Requirements
Product Version
| Product | AutoPIPE |
| Version | v12.03.00.17 |
| Language | English Japanese (January 2021) |
Included Applications Versions
| PCF Translator | v1.0.0.82 |
| Strait | v6.0.0.16 |
| BatchGen | v1.0.0.4 |
| ADL2NTL | v1.0.0.22 |
| Nozzle | v8.11.8.35 |
| OPIM | v10.06.00.23 |
| Connect Advisor | v10.01.00.154 |
| Connection Client | v10.00.17.10 |
Installation Requirements
CD drive or access to the Internet required for product installation. The minimum system configuration for installation:
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional or higher (with KB2919355 Update) Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or higher 32 or 64 bit OS |
| .NET Framework | 3.5 SP1 4.6.1 |
When installing the product through the installer program, the required components will be installed automatically. The contents of the Desktop Prerequisite Pack include:
- Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.6.1
- Microsoft® VC++ 2015 Redistributable
- Microsoft® VC++ 2013 Redistributable
- Microsoft® VC++ 2010 Redistributable
- Microsoft® VC++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable
- Microsoft® Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package ATL Security Update
- Microsoft® Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update
- Microsoft® Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update
- Microsoft® XML Parser (MSXML) 6 SP 1 (32 bit)
- AutoPIPE® Preview Handler Setup
- CONNECTION Client - 10.00.15.012
- CONNECT Advisor - 10.01.00.154
Minimum Profile
The minimum recommended workstation profile for running AutoPIPE is:
| Processor | Intel Pentium IV or higher. |
| Memory | 1 GB recommended. More memory almost always improves performance, particularly when working with larger models. |
| Hard Disk | 1 GB free disk space (not including Restore Point space requirements). |
| Video Graphics Card | Any industry-standard video card which supports OpenGL 3D graphics. |
| ProjectWise | ProjectWise Server 10.00.03.235 with ProjectWise Explorer 10.00.03.235, ProjectWise Server 10.00.03.140 with ProjectWise Explorer 10.00.03.140, ProjectWise Server 10.0.1.67 with ProjectWise Explorer 10.0.1.67, ProjectWise Server 10.0.0 with ProjectWise Explorer 10.0.0.11 or higher, ProjectWise Server 8.11.7 with ProjectWise Explorer 8.11.7.133 or higher, ProjectWise Server 8.11.9 with ProjectWise Explorer 8.11.9, ProjectWise Server 8.11.11 with ProjectWise Explorer 8.11.11. |
| OpenPlant Isometrics Manager | CONNECT Edition Update 5 - 10.05 or higher |
| PDF Reader | Adobe® Acrobat Reader 7.0 or greater |
Download and Installation
See the AutoPIPE Quick Start Guide (..\Documents\Quickstart_AutoPIPE.pdf) for more information on downloading and installing AutoPIPE.
To complete the licensing process, you must have the appropriate roles assigned by your Site Administrator. If you have not been assigned these roles, you will need to obtain the name of your Site Administrator by submitting a Service Request at http://apps.bentley.com/srmanager/ProductSupport.
If you are experiencing problems logging into your Bentley account, please contact bentley at 1-800-BENTLEY (1-800-236-8539). Outside the United States +1 610-458-5000.
Network Considerations - Network drives are only supported for data files.
- AutoPIPE software must be installed on a local client workstation.
- AutoPIPE data files (*.DAT) must have full read/write access to be opened and edited.
Applications Included in the Installation Package
AutoPIPE Standard, AutoPIPE Advanced, AutoPIPE Nuclear, and add-ons are installed from one executable.
- AutoPIPE Standard - The standard configuration of AutoPIPE includes these features:
- Hanger selection, static linear and non-linear, modal, and response spectrum (SRSS combination method only)
- Static Earthquake - ALA, ASCE, Chinese GB50011, Mexican CFE, and User Profile
- Static Wind - ASCE, UBC and User profile
- ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31J, B31.4, B31.8, European EN13480, and General piping code
- Rotating equipment reports
- Beam elements for modeling frames and supports
- Library utilities
- Thermal Bowing
- Snow Loading
- Analysis Sets for multiple static analyses
- STAAD Structural Libraries (17 countries)
- Flange Analysis, ANSI Check
- AutoPIPE Advanced - Incorporates all of the features of the Standard version, as listed above with the following additions:
- Harmonic, Force spectrum, Time history, and SAM
- Buried pipe
- NUREG combinations and code case 411 spectrum
- Static correction - Missing mass correction and ZPA
- Wave loading and buoyancy, fluid transient loads, and relief valve loads
- Nuclear power piping codes: ASME B31.1-1967
- Offshore piping codes: ASME B31.4 Chap. IX, ASME B31.8 Chap. VIII, CSA-Z662 Sect. 11
- International piping codes
- Flange Analysis: ASME Section VIII Div 1, Div 2, Appendix XI
- KHK Level 1
- Buried pipe w/ automatic Soil Calculator
- 50 Response Spectrum load cases
- Canadian piping codes
- Russian SNIP 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas
- ISO 14692
- KHK Level 2 piping code (note 1)
- AutoPIPE Nuclear - Incorporates all of the features of the Advanced version, as listed above with the following additions:
- ASME Class I/II/III design
- JSME PPC
- ASME Class I Thermal transient analysis (TTA)
- ASME Class I Ovality, Gross discontinuity, Delta T1, T2 loadings
- Fatigue Analysis
- JSME S NC1-PPC
- KHK2 Add-on for AutoPIPE Advanced or Nuclear - allows the use of the Japanese KHK Level 2 piping code in the Advanced or Nuclear version.
- Intergraph PDS, SmartPlant and ADLPipe Translators - This release installs three translators to import models from other applications to AutoPIPE.
- Intergraph PDS, SmartPlant and ADLPipe translators included
- AutoPIPE File > Import menu updated to include 3 new options
- Easy to locate installation directory; all installed under "C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE Translators"
NOTE: For further information on translators, please refer to their respective readme files.
Documentation
Program Help: Detailed feature information may be accessed directly from the calling application by selecting the Help command, or by pressing the Help button from any of the application dialogs. Be sure to explore the program Help for answers to your questions. A set of supplemental How To, Tutorial, and Reference Information documents in PDF format are provided in the Supplemental Documentation folder (Bentley AutoPIPE > Supplemental Information) of the main Program Help file (autopipe.chm).
Tutorials: Documentation for AutoPIPE applications is provided online in the Adobe.pdf format. These files are accessible from the Help Menu. All documents can be browsed, searched, or printed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Information and how to download a FREE copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader can be obtained from http://www.adobe.com/.
It is highly recommended that you obtain the latest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Piping Codes
Standard Edition Piping Codes
| Piping Code | Description | Editions |
| B31.1 Power | Power Piping | 1967, 1986, 1992, 2004, 2005 Addenda, 2007, 2009 Addenda, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 |
| B31.3 Process Piping | Process Piping | 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 |
| B31.4 Liquid Trans. | Liquid Transportation Systems for Hydrocarbons, Liquid Petroleum Gas, Anhydrous Ammonia and Alcohols | 2006, 2009, 2012, 2016 |
| B31.8 Gas Trans. & Dist. | Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems | 2003, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 |
| EN 13480 | European Piping Code for Metallic Industrial Piping | 2002, 2010 Addenda, 2012, 2017 |
| General | General Piping Code | Not Required |
| ASME B31J | Stress Intensification Factors, Flexibility Factors, and Sustained Stress Factors used in B31 Piping Analysis | 2017 |
Extra Codes Available in AutoPIPE Advanced Edition
AutoPIPE Advanced includes all codes available in AutoPIPE Standard, as well as the following codes.
| Piping Code | Description | Editions |
| CSA-Z662 | Canadian Standards Association, Oil and Gas Pipeline System | 1999, 2007, 2011, 2015 |
| CSA-Z662 Offshore | Canadian Standards Association, Offshore Steel Pipelines | 1999, 2007, 2011, 2015 |
| BS 806 | Design and Construction of Ferrous Piping Installations for and in Connection with Land Boilers | 1993 |
| BS 7159 | Design and Construction of Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) Piping Systems for Individual Plants or Sites | 1989 |
| SPC-2 | Swedish Piping Code, Method 2 | 1978 |
| TBK5-6 | General Rules for Piping, The Norwegian Pressure Vessel Committee | 1990 |
| STOOMWEZEN | Dutch Piping Rule D1101 of the Rules for Pressure Vessels | 1978 |
| DNV Offshore | Det Norske Veritas, Rules for Submarine Pipelines | 1981, 2012 |
| MITI 501 3-1980 | MITI 501 Class III Piping Code | 1980 |
| KHK | KHK E 012 Piping Code, Seismic Level 1 or 2 (Seismic Level 2 requires a KHK 2 Add-On license) | 2006 |
| RCC-M | French Piping Code for Power Industry | 1985 |
| SNCT | French Piping Code for Process Industry | 1985 |
| SNIP Russian 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas | Russian SNIP piping code for oil and gas | 1997 |
| ISO 14692 | Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) Piping | 2002+2005 addenda |
| B31.4 Offshore | Offshore Liquid Piping Systems | 2006, 2009, 2012, 2016 |
| B31.8 Offshore | Offshore Gas Transmission | 2003, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 |
Extra Codes Available in AutoPIPE Nuclear Edition
AutoPIPE Nuclear includes all codes available in AutoPIPE Standard and AutoPIPE Advanced, as well as the following codes.
| Piping Code | Description | Editions |
| ASME NB Nuclear | Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components; Division 1, Subsection NC, Class 1 Components | 1972 W Addenda, 1975 W Addenda, 1977, 1982 W Addenda, 1983 W Addenda, 1988 Addenda, 1989, 1989 Addenda, 1993 Addenda, 1994 Addenda, 1997 Addenda, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2008 Addenda, 2010, 2011 Addenda, 2013, 2015, 2017 |
| ASME NC Nuclear | Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components; Division 1, Subsection NC, Class 2 Components | 1972 W Addenda, 1975 W Addenda, 1977, 1980 S Addenda, 1983 W Addenda, 1988 Addenda, 1989, 1989 Addenda, 1993 Addenda, 1994 Addenda, 1997 Addenda, 1998, 2001, 2003 Addenda, 2004, 2007, 2008 Addenda, 2010, 2011 Addenda, 2013, 2015, 2017 |
| ASME ND Nuclear | Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components; Division 1, Subsection ND, Class 3 Components | 1972 W Addenda, 1975 W Addenda, 1977, 1980 S Addenda, 1983 W Addenda, 1988 Addenda, 1989, 1989 Addenda, 1993 Addenda, 1994 Addenda, 1997 Addenda, 1998, 2001, 2003 Addenda, 2004, 2007, 2008 Addenda, 2010, 2011 Addenda, 2013, 2015, 2017 |
| JSME PPC Nuclear | JSME S NC1: Rules on Design and Construction for Nuclear Power Plants, Class 2 Piping | 2005, 2008 |
How to Activate AutoPIPE®
Subscription Entitlement Service is Bentley's new licensing model, providing enhanced security and optimized value for your Bentley Subscriptions. It is integrated with Bentley's Identity Management System (IMS) and the Bentley CONNECT technology platform to allow near real-time reporting of usage, improved alert messaging to users and increased administrative capabilities to license administrators in your organization. It will not only give you more options to monitor and manage usage but also provide new, advanced licensing features that will enhance digital workflows.
Activation
With Subscription Entitlement Service, all users must be registered with Bentley's Identity Management System (IMS) and sign in to the CONNECTION Client to access Bentley applications. Product activation will now occur through user sign-in to the CONNECTION Client with a valid IMS ID associated with their account. User sign-in will replace traditional activation keys, offering enhanced security as administrators will be able to control which users have access to Bentley software. License entitlements are granted and maintained through Subscription Entitlement Service's Entitlement Management Service. By signing into the CONNECTION Client users can also find their organization's projects, download software updates, receive relevant notifications, and track their usage.
Alerts
Subscription Entitlement Service features the new license alerts notifications that can be set by an organization's license administrators to let the users know when they reach a set usage threshold. These notifications will alert the users that if they continue to use the product, a term license may be issued. The user in such a situation has the choice to quit the application before a license is used or acknowledge that a term license may be generated and proceed with starting the application, based on what settings the administrator chooses.
Error History
AutoPIPE v12.3.0
The following outline identifies all major errors fixed in Release of AutoPIPE v12.3.
- 1053801 ASCE 7: Topographical factor Kzt may be calculated incorrectly leading to incorrect wind pressure
ASCE 7-02 (Note 2, Figure 6-4) and ASCE 7-10 (Note 2, Figure 26.8-1) requires limiting the height over distance upwind of crest (H/Lh) value to 0.5 for evaluating K1 multiplier. ASCE 7 also requires substituting 2H for Lh for evaluating K2 and K3 multipliers when H/Lh exceeds 0.5. AutoPIPE wind analysis does not incorporate the two conditions above. This results in incorrect pressure value calculations for wind load cases.
- 1060716 ASME B313 Material Library: A790-S31803 is using incorrect values of thermal expansion at 300F, 800F, 950F and 1300F
Thermal expansion values for spec material A790-S31803 are incorrectly recorded in program libraries at 300F, 800F, 950F and 1300F.
- 1060749 ASME B31.3: AL-6XN-B688 allowable values are not correct
AL-6XN-B688 material is using incorrect but conservative allowable values @300F and @400F when wall thickness is less than 3/16 in. Program is using allowable values of 23.92ksi and 22.88ksi instead of 24ksi and 23.68ksi @300F and @400F respectively. This issue exists in all ASME B31.3 material libraries from B313-04.LIB to B313-16.LIB.
- 1072137 ASCE-7-10: Exposure category B is incorrectly limiting z value to 30ft for calculating velocity pressure exposure coefficient Kz
ASCE-7-02 (Table 6-3, Note 2) exposure category B requires limiting z value to 30ft for evaluating velocity pressure coefficient Kz, but this condition is removed from ASCE-7-10 (Table 29.3-1, Note 1). However, AutoPIPE applies this limit for ASCE-7-10 incorrectly. Which results in conservative pressure results for z value up to 30ft.
- 1082206 Export SQLite throws an out of memory exception with Larger models
Exporting very large models to SQLite DB throws an out of memory exception.
NOTE: Please contact Bentley TSG for more details.
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