Answer:
AutoPIPE Vessel is capable of importing 2 different types of HTRI (Heat Transfer Research, Inc.) files
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- *.DBO - Import > HTRI Xchanger to AutoPIPE Vessel
- *.CVS - Tube Layout Description dialog> \Use HTRI csv Interface
Review the following sections for details on the format of these files.
*.DBO Format
Please see the following example file that can be opened by any ASCII text editor (ex. Notepad++).
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- Example: C:\Users\Public\Bentley\AutoPIPE Vessel\AutoPIPE_Vessel_47\Examples\HTRI_Output_Files_dbo
This file consists of line‑by‑line data exported from the HTRI Xchanger Suite. If you require detailed information regarding the exact file structure and the specific data contained on each line, please contact HTRI directly and request documentation for the *.DBO file generated by their software.
*.CVS Format
Please see the following example file that can be opened by any ASCII text editor (ex. Notepad++).
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- Example: C:\Users\Public\Bentley\AutoPIPE Vessel\AutoPIPE_Vessel_47\Examples\HTRI_Tubesheet_Objects_csv
This file consists of line‑by‑line data exported from the HTRI Xchanger Suite. The file header clearly defines the structure and meaning of the data contained within, making the format intuitive and allowing users to readily customize the file to suit their specific project requirements.
This file can be modified or created in any application which supports opening and saving a *.CVS file.