| Applies To | |||
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE | ||
| Version(s): | 2004, XM, V8i, CONNECT; | ||
| Environment: | N/A | ||
| Area: | Graphics | ||
| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group | ||
| Date Logged & Current Version | Nov. 2015 10.00.00.10 | ||
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.
The following is detailed information on some of the settings in this file:
Note: Again, be careful and exact in any changes made to this file.
Section: [view]
RefreshGraphicsOnLoad
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)
Section: [ForcesMomentsReport]
ShowPipeIDsOnBothSidesOfNode
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.
Moreover, if Previous/Next point of +/- face of node is Tee, then Previous/Next pipe will be set to "Tee" in report.
Option = 0 or 1 (Off or On respectfully)