Applies To
Product(s):	AutoPIPE
Version(s):	ALL;
Environment:	N/A
Area:	Import
Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version	April. 2017 11.00.00.22

Problem:

How to merge / import modified piping arrangement into an existing model using AutoPIPE?

Example:

Existing Piping arrangement:

Updated piping arrangement has an expansion loop to replace the long straight run of the existing piping (A02 - A03).

Solution:

After creating two individual AutoPIPE model use, Insert a Model> AutoPIPE model command to crate a single AutoPIPE file.(see AutoPIPE help below for details on this topic).

Note: This procedure assumes that the new piping arrangement expansion loop was model to the correct plant coordinates. Otherwise, use Cut/Copy/Paste techniques to move the new piping into position.

After importing / merging the 2 files into a single model should have the following view:

At this point, the 2nd model overlays the 1st model in some locations. Furthermore using Select Connected segments command, notice that there are 2 Groups further proof that the segments are not connect. Consider the following procedure as one method to connect these 2 segments.