	Applies To
	Product(s):	AutoPIPE
	Version(s):	ALL
	Area:	Modeling
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group
	Date Logged & Current Version	Apr. 2016 10.01.00.05

Problem:

What to do when a drop down listing does not have a specific selection that is normally there?

Solution:

If specific information was not listed on a drop down listing that would otherwise normally be available means that there may be no library data for that setting per that pipe size. See AutoPIPE help to confirm.

Workaround:

Use one of the following options:

Option #1:

Select NS (Non-Standard) from the drop down listing, and enter the relevant dialog values as needed

Also, be sure to review AutoPIPE help for information on each of the available dialog settings and why other settings are unavailable.

Option #2:

Manually update the Component Library to include new library values based on each pipe size of interest.

For further assistance, log a Bentley Service Request. providing details and referencing this WIKI page.

Example #1:

Pipe size = 22 inch dia.

Type of valve available was only Ball valve

Why?

Answer:

From the Valve dialog select "Help" button,

> Valve Type hyperlink,

> View Standard Valves in Library hyperlink

> ANSI/ASME Library

> Standard Ball Valve (Side entry)

Note, 22 inch valve library information was available for a ball valve.

However, NO 22 inch valve library information was available for a Gate valve. Thus Gate valve was not an available selection on the valve drop down listing image above.

Example #2:

Pipe size = 100 inch dia.

No Flange Pressure Rating and ANSI Check is greyed out

Why and how to avoid?

Answer:

Again, see AutoPIPE help for library information available for flanges of that pipe size. Note, there was no library information available for flanges of that pipe size. Thus the only option would be to set the Pressure rating to NS.

The ANSI flange check was greyed out because library information was not available. Please see AutoPIPE help on this setting what to do when this option is greyed out / unchecked.

Note, when using the Flange Check utility be sure to update the ANSI Check tab as needed before analyzing the flange on the Analysis tab.

Example #3:

Flange material missing from drop down listing on flange dialog.

Why and how to avoid?

Answer:

This drop down listing button retrieves library data from the the Flange Check> ASME Material library (asme2010.db).

Use steps below to add a new material to this

1. Open the asme2010.db File

- - - - See Knowledge Base (KB) article here for steps to open and review this library.

2. Add a New Material Entry

There are two main approaches:

- - - - Copy / Paste / Modify an existing Material
      - Add a new material from scratch

a. Copy / Paste and Modify an Existing Material

- - - - Open database file
      - Review Table = B16_5_Table_1A
      - Find a material in the database similar to the one you want added.
      - Copy the entire row for that material and paste it as a new row at the bottom of the listing.
      - The ID should have been increased by 1 for each record added.
      - Modify the remaining 5 columns of material data fields in the table as needed for your new material.
        
        Note, no records should have identical data across 4 or more columns.
      - Record the values used for
        
        Code
        
        MaterialGroup
      - Go to Step #3 below

b. Add a New Material from Scratch

- - - - Insert a new row a the bottom of the table.
      - Fill in data required for each column of the record,
      - Record the values used for
        
        Code
        
        MaterialGroup
      - Go to Step #3 below

3. Add data to table II_2

- - - - Record the values used for the following in table B16_5_Table_1A:
        
        Code
        
        MaterialGroup
      - Change to Table = B16_5_Table_II_2
      - This table is used to continue entering related flange material information for each new record added in Table 1A above.
      - Perform a general review of this table, paying particular attention to how entries are added. These two tables are linked by the columns Code and MaterialGroup. As can be seen, the following additional data must now be added to Table 2 for each entry in Table 1A:
        
        Flange Rating Range
        
        Temperature Range
        
        Working Pressure
      - When ready, add the required records for each flange rating, including every applicable temperature for the rating, and its corresponding working pressure.
        
        Example:
      - Repeat as needed for each flange rating for each unique Code - Material group combination from table 1A
      - Check all entries that have been added. No record should have 4 or more columns with the same information.
      - Verify again, look for added spaces or character that are not supported in the related field.
      - Perform a final verification.
      - Ok, go to Save and Verify step below.

4. Save and Verify

- - - - After editing, save the asme2010.db file.
      - Close all opened AutoPIPE sessions and close all applications opened with file(s) related to AutoPIPE.
      - Restart AutoPIPE
      - Open flange dialog and verify that your new material and properties are correct.

Notes and Best Practices

- - - - The ANSI flange check is based on the ASME B16.5 standard, which defines the allowable materials and their properties for flanges. The 2009 edition of B16.5 is the default unless the Flange dialog setting "Use B16.5 1996 Data" is checked, in which case the 1996 edition is used instead. If the 1996 option is not checked, the software uses the 2009 edition for all flange and gasket data, including the list of available materials in the dropdown
      - Always back up the original asme2010.db file before making changes.
      - For more details, see the official documentation on adding materials to the Flange Check Material Library and the structure of the asme2010.db file.

+++Warning+++

Remember, being a custom library file, Bentley cannot be held responsible for the inaccuracy of the new library content. It is your responsibility to verify the content.

05. Why Valve or Flange dialog drop down listings do not contain specific information (ex. Pressure

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+++Warning+++

Remember, being a custom library file, Bentley cannot be held responsible for the inaccuracy of the new library content. It is your responsibility to verify the content.

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