Problem:
What is the AutoPIPE.ini file and what can I do with it?
Answer:
An *.INI is a file extension for an initialization file format, as the name implies INI files are plain text (ASCII) and are used to set parameters for programs like AutoPIPE. This file can be opened and modified by any text editor program like Notepad, MS Word, Ultra Edit, etc. However, be warned that if the file is modified incorrectly AutoPIPE may not open or function correctly. Any modifications from the original file will be at your own risk.
The INI file is broken up into 13 sections, each section starts with a name in square brackets (ex. [view]). Each section will have one or more settings that can modified. Some of these changes may become apparent when the application is started, while others are not so apparent.
+++Warning+++: be careful and exact in any changes made to this file.
Category |
Edition |
Title / AutoPIPE version 1st appeared |
[Main] |
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| UseOpenGL | Default = 1 | |
| UseCOMDlg | Default = 0 | |
| UseGrids | Default = 1 | |
| UseEigExp | Default = 0 | |
| Include_WIP | Default = 0 | |
| OldVersionNote | Default = 1 | |
| UnhideSectionColumns | Default = 0 | |
| ShowUserInfoDialog |
Default = 1 Description Displays the Model File Properties dialog. The Model File Properties dialog includes:
Option = 0 or 1 (Off or On respectfully) |
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| BendRadius |
Default = Long Description The bend radius defines the near and far points of the bend. This will set the default setting when Bend dialog is initiated. Option
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| ASMEDiv2CodeYear | Default = 2010 | |
| Export_SQLITE_Db | Default = 1 | |
| Export_SQLite_SelectAll | Default = 0 | |
| Export_SQLite_Input | Default = 1 | |
| Export_SQLite_Result | Default = 0 | |
| Export_SQLite_HangerResult | Default = 0 | |
| Export_MSWord | Default = 1 | |
| Export_Open_DB | Default = 1 | |
| Launch_Open_DB | Default = 1 | |
| Keyboard_Listener | Default = 1 | |
| OverwriteCheckPrintHeaderFirstPage | Default = 0 | |
[StressIso] |
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| IniPath=stressiso.ini |
Default = Blank Description: Stores the last valid location used for Stressiso.ini Option = valid filepath to stressiso.ini |
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| LastAPISOPath | Default = Blank | |
| FileExtension | Default = Blank | |
[ScaleFactors] |
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| LineAnchors |
Default =
Description Enables setting of Support and Axis Scale Factors to be used during Single Line (Anchors, Supports, Flanges, Displacements, Concentrated Forces, Weights, 2pt Components e.g Valves, Reducers) or Solid / Wireframe graphics mode(Anchors, Supports, Flanges, Displacements, Concentrated Forces, Weights). Option
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| LineSupports | ||
| LineFlanges | ||
| LineForces | ||
| LineDisplacements | ||
| LineWeights | ||
| Line2Point | ||
| LineWaveAnchors | ||
| LineLocalAxes | ||
| SolidAnchors | ||
| SolidSupports | ||
| SolidFlanges | ||
| SolidForces | ||
| SolidDisplacements | ||
| SolidWeights | ||
| SolidWaveAnchors | ||
| SolidLocalAxes | ||
[LocalAxes] |
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| LocalAxesShow |
Default = Blank Description: When On, display of the local axes. Option = 0 or 1 (Off or On respectfully) |
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| LocalAxesTextLabels |
Default = 1 Description: When On, display of labels with local axes (ex. x,y,z). Option = 0 or 1 (Off or On respectfully) |
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| LocalAxesSkipDraw |
Default = 0 Description: When turned on will not draw for a node if the local axis symbol cannot fit in its boundaries. This is to avoid clutter in the drawing of the model. If set to OFF, local axes symbols will be drawn for all the nodes. Option = 0 or 1 (Off or On respectfully) |
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| LocalAxesPipe |
Default = 1 (all) Description: When turned OFF, local axis will be displayed on the component, ex. When turned ON, local axis not displayed, ex. Option = 0 or 1 (Off or On respectfully) |
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| LocalAxesReducer | ||
| LocalAxesFlexibleJoint | ||
| LocalAxesValve | ||
[WindowPosition] |
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| iTwinWindowPosition | Default = Blank | |
[View] |
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| IsoViewDir | Default = 1 | |
| ShowTeeArrows | Default = 1 | |
| ShowOrigin | Default = 0 | |
| RefreshGraphicsOnLoad |
Default = 0 Description: Blank program screen or non-refreshing graphics may appear on some machines. A graphics fix only to be enabled for machines facing graphics refresh issues. Option = 0 or 1 (Off or On respectfully) |
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| Windows7Basic | Default = 1 | |
[DialogDimensions] |
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| DlgFlngAnalysisWidth | Default = 0 | |
| DlgFlngAnalysisHeight | Default = 0 | |
| DlgFlngAnalysisMaximized | Default = 0 | |
[DeformXYZ] |
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| EnableXYZ | Default = 0 | |
| LineStyle | Default = 2 | |
| LineColor | Default = 1 | |
| LineWidth | Default = 1 | |
[PipeLink] |
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| ImportSupportReactions | Default = 0 | |
[OnlineResources] |
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| ProductInfo | Default = AutoPipe.ProdPage | |
| Community | Default = AutoPIPE.Community | |
| Forum | Default = AutoPipe.Forum | |
| OnDemandSeminars | Default = AutoPIPE.Videos | |
| UpcomingEvents | Default = AutoPIPE.Webinars | |
| Training | Default = AutoPIPE.Training | |
| TechnicalSupport | Default = AutoPIPE.TechnicalSupport | |
| AboutConnect | Default = Connect.Community.Overview | |
| SOExpiration | Default = AutoPIPE.SOv11.5.Expiration | |
| Ideas | Default = AutoPIPE.Ideas | |
| APLinkedIn | Default = AutoPIPE.LinkedIn | |
| APYouTube | Default = AutoPIPE.YouTube | |
[DefaultOnlineResources] |
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| ProductInfo | Default = https://www.bentley.com/en/products/product-line/pipe-stress-and-vessel-analysis-software/autopipe | |
| Community | Default = https://bentleysystems.service-now.com/community?id=autopipe_landing_page | |
| Forum | Default = https://bentleysystems.service-now.com/community?id=community_forum&sys_id=3f00f3ca1b1a3110f3fc5287624bcbf4 | |
| OnDemandSeminars | Default = https://eventhub.bentley.com/wcc/eh/2541253/category/37129/on-demand-webinars | |
| UpcomingEvents | Default = https://www.bentley.com/events/overview/ | |
| Training | Default = https://learn.bentley.com/app/Public/BrowseLearningPaths?CustomLP=False | |
| TechnicalSupport | Default = https://bentleysystems.service-now.com/community?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0115375 | |
| Ideas | Default = https://autopipe-brand.ideas.aha.io/ | |
| APLinkedIn | Default = https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10355506/ | |
| APYouTube | Default = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMKC7w_sQHymmq_eSy7dALw | |
[PointSearch] |
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| Tolerance | Default = 6.000000 | |
[CADMapping] |
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| LineNumberAttribute | Default = MISC-SPEC1 | |
| LineClassAttribute | Default = PIPING-SPEC | |
| PIPELINEREFERENCE | Default = Blank | |
[ForcesMomentsReport] |
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| ShowPipeIDsOnBothSidesOfNode |
Default = 0 Description: This feature is not available at Default, user have to switch it on manually by altering file AutoPIPE.INI. When this flag equals to 1, Forces and Moments report will display both Pipe IDs (Previous and Next) attached to each side of node. When this flag equals to 0(Default), program will retain previous behavior as no change in Forces and Moments report. Option = 0 or 1 (Off or On respectfully) |
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[ASCE2005SoilCalculation] |
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| CalculateWeightOfSoilPerExactCodeEquation | Default = 1 | |
[PRCI2009SoilCalculation] |
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| CalculateWeightOfSoilPerExactCodeEquation | Default = 1 | |
[COG] |
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| SymbolSize | Default = 15.000000 | |
[EngineeringConstants] |
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| AccelerationDueToGravityfeetpersec2 | Default = 32.200000 | |
| DensityOfWaterSpecificGravCalcpoundperft3 | Default = 2.400000 | |
| DensityOfSeaWaterpoundperft3 | Default = 62.400000 | |
| DensityofWaterBuriedPipingpoundperft3 | Default = 62.400000 | |
[IsmSettings] |
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| IsmLogging | Default = 0 | |
| ShowStructuralSynch | Default = 0 | |
| MapParametricToNonstandardSection | Default = 1 | |
[LogFilterRange] |
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| LogFilterStart | Default = 1 | |
| LogFilterEnd | Default = -1 | |
[OpenRecentModels] |
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| ShowOpenRecentPreview | Default = 1 | |
[Caching] |
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| EnableSQLiteCaching | Default = 1 | |
| CacheCount | Default = 50000 | |
| EnableQuickReportCaching | Default = 1 | |
[FeatureToggles] |
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| IFT_111597 | Default = 0 | |