| Applies To | |
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE |
| Version(s): | ALL; |
| Area: | |
| Date Logged & Current Version |
Nov 2022 12.08.03.015 |
Problem:
How to export an AutoPIPE model to DGN?
Solution:
The File > Import/Export > Export > DGN Model (*.dgn) command enables the user to export model data, results, and graphics in line mode and solid mode. Additionally, it will allow export of a deflected model for a selected non-code combination. The DGN model is exported inside the model directory with a filename <modelname>.dgn. Selecting this option will show the following dialog to select graphics export options.
Note: Before exporting an AutoPIPE file to DGN, check AutoPIPE segment naming convention. Segment names should only contain typical ascii characters (ex. A-Z, 0-9, _, -, etc..). Avoid using keyboard SHIFT number characters (ex @, #, $, %, &, etc...)
Configure the Export DGN dialog as needed, see AutoPIPE help for details of each check box; press OK to continue
In a moment the following should appear:
Done, now open / import the newly generated DGN file in a different application (ex. Bentley View, Microstation, etc..).
Component Levels - (ITEM - level naming convention)
TEXT
Text - "Default"
Piping Components
Solid graphic items - "segment name_STRESS_MESH_ORIGINAL"
Pipe insulation - "segment name_STRESS_INSULATION_ORIGINAL"
Extra graphics (ex. flanges, reducers, valves, etc..) - "segment name_STRESS_LINE"
Support Components
Solid graphic items - "SUPPORTS_MESH_ORIGINAL"
Center Line to the solid graphics - "SUPPORTS_LINE"
Anchors
Solid graphic items - "ANCHOR_MESH_ORIGINAL"
Center Line to the solid graphics - "ANCHOR_LINE"
Xtra data (ex Addition weight, Concentrated forces, etc..)
Solid graphic items - "LOADS_MESH_ORIGINAL"
Center Line to the solid graphics - "LOADS_LINE"
Beams
Solid graphic items - "BEAMS_MESH_ORIGINAL"
Center Line to the solid graphics - "BEAMS_LINE"
Defected Shape
Deflected Model graphics - "segment name_STRESS_MESH_DEFLECTED"
Deflected supports - "SUPPORTS_MESH_DEFLECTED"
Deflected anchors - "ANCHOR_MESH_DEFLECTED"
Pipe insulation - "segment name_STRESS_INSULATION_DEFLECTED
Xtra data (ex Addition weight, Concentrated forces, etc..) - "LOADS_MESH_DEFLECTED"
Deflected beams - "BEAMS_MESH_DEFLECTED"