Applies To
Product(s):	AutoPIPE
Version(s):	ALL;
Area:	Warning Message
Date Logged & Current Version	Sept. 2017 11.01.00.17

Problem:

The following is displayed when using AutoPIPE

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Warning
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W21-21: Cannot perform this operation, multiple points selected.
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OK
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Why and How to avoid it?

Solution:

There are a number of rules associated with using the Segment commands such as Split / Join operations, suggest to review AutoPIPE help for details on these rules.

Please review the 2 scenarios below:

Scenario #1

Given the following model, user tries to split segment B at the support location by selecting the range as shown below, and starting the Split command:

However the message above was shown: W21-21: Cannot perform this operation, multiple points selected.

Avoidance

After revieing the rules mentioned in AutoPIPE help indicated above, select RUN node point where split is to occur and initiate the Split segment command.

Before:

After:

Scenario #2

This may have occurred when one or more node points were selected in the model and trying to press the Home > Operations > Segments > Join Segment(s)

Example:

Trying to connect A02 to B00, by selecting the node points and pressing the Segment Join command.

Avoidance

First and foremost, this operation can only be performed at a RUN node point that was shared by only 2 segments. Follow any other rules mentioned in AutoPIPE help.

In the example above.

Step #1:

Select first node point on Segment B (ex. B00)