Q. What format are the HTRI files imported into AutoPIPE Vessel?


Answer: 

AutoPIPE Vessel is capable of importing 2 different types of HTRI (Heat Transfer Research, Inc.) files

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++). 

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++). 

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.