AUTOPIPE NEW FEATURES & ENHANCEMENTS [V9.61 TO V6.

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AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 5 Maintenance Release 1 version 9.6.1.x August 2014

Analysis
Non linear analysis for hydrotest condition
Add a calculation method for soil stiffness calculations based on PRCI 2009
Add API 610 9th Edition (2003), 10th Edition (2004), 11th Edition (2011)

Set default calculation method for ASCE 2001 for vertical up and vertical down direction as per
code equation
Add an option in PRCI soil stiffness calculation method to consider pipe shape for calculating
soil weight on top of pipe
Graphics
Maintain original model zoom after rotation
Import/Export
Export Nozzle loads to AutoPIPE Vessel

PXF Export: Program to write additional codes for bends: (3060, 3080)

Licensing
Make license settings consistent across Structural applications
Installation
Move to a modern installation technology (WIX)
Piping Codes
Implement CSA clause 289.3 for ASME NB and ASME B31.1
Add ASME BPV Code Section III from 2008 to 2013
Add EN13480 2012 Edition
Libraries
Add 40 New ASME BPVC II Material Specifications
Loads and Load Sets
Increase number of seismic cases to 30
Reports
Option to print pipe identifier on both sides of a node on forces and moments report
Documentation
Additional reference and guidelines for migrating Caesar II users
New Ring Main Wizard Tutorial

AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 5 version 9.6.0.x Sept 2013

Analysis
Cold Hanger design including spring variability by each spring
New Time history Load processor - displacement results by time step
Time history modal results to MOD file
Regional seismic load generators (Response spectrum and static g)
ASCE 2002 and 2010 Wind load codes
Snow Loading
Duplicate operating Cases
General

AUTOPIPE NEW FEATURES & ENHANCEMENTS [V9.61 TO V6.20]

Batch processing support for Thermal Transient Anlysis using command line
Batch option to export input MDB file
Batch option to hide the program screen during batch processing
New Batch Processing Utility
Graphics
Insulation, pipe density and specific gravity to view/show pipe properties
Color plot for Beam Sections
Display north arrow on graphical plot
Display of water surface and seabed levels
Import / Export
Option to use the Autopipe defaults file when importing NTL files
Interface with LISEGA LICAD pipe support software
PCF import, tolerance to join disconnected elements
Batch process multiple PCF files into one AutoPIPE model
New PCF setting to map North Axis to AutoPIPE global axis
PCF Translator to ignore duplicate components
PCF Translator to detect and block importing overlapping components
PCF Translator to remove overlapping components
NTL Import to detect and blocked closed loop
PXF Import: Review linelist pressure/temperature data
PXF Import : Transform Z to X axis
Interoperability
Pipelink: Manage multiple structures in pipelink
Import displacement data from Excel
Import coordinate data from Excel, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
ISM / Hot Clash Z-Up to Y-Up Coordinate System transformation option
Libraries
BHEL Spring Catalog
PSS Spring Manufacturer (Germany / UK Vendor)
WookWang Spring Catalog
Modeling
Rotate geometry, supports, static loads
Wave dialog graphics
Component weight e.g. clamp for spring hanger design
Ring Main Wizard (circular or polygon geometry)
New Wind Loading Dialog
Increase height-pressure data pairs for the wind profile to 10 or more
Program should support negative global directions (-X,-Y,-Z) in Wind Dialogs
Point coordinates in anchor results grid
Piping Codes
DNV OS F101 : 2012 piping code
Update to B31.1 : 2012 piping code
B31.4 : 2009 and 2012 piping code
B31.8 : 2012 piping code

B31.3 : 2012 piping code

B31.3-2010 / 2012 : functionality for user to enter axial and torsional SIF
HDPE Plastic piping code - Code Case N755

Post Processing
Update to KHK : 2006 allowables
Update Result grids to use model result options > digits after decimal setting

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Reports
New Table of contents for all output reports
Update model consistency report to group similar warnings/errors
Option to print acceleration report in G's values
Print total number of analysis points in the system in a report
Harmonic and Response Spectrum Load Type to Output
Provide option to print report headers on first page of report only
StressISO
Stress ISO: Show Center of Gravity table on exported drawing

AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 4 version 9.5.0.x August 2012

Graphics
View/Show color options using 256 colors
More color plots for pipe properties
View/Show all segments with different colors on the model
Update displacement and modal plots when result dialog shown
Add an option to show/hide connected segments
Show Reference Point tag on Plot
Option to plot modal frequency as function of mode number
General
Option to hide the 'cross-hairs' cursor
Input grid: Optimize performance of segment grid
Replace View/Show menu with a View/Show dialog
Migrate to a modern installer (WIX) for program and bootstrapper for pre-reqs
APIPView: Add features (save settings dialog, drag and drop open and others)
Online Help: Add the TTA Film Coefficient Calculation

Resizing and Maximizing for Stress ISO STS Editor Dialog

Modeling
Support attachment ID to Support Grid / dialog
Input grid for RIGID options element
Option to show/hide pressure, temperature columns on Pres&Temp input grid
Allow entering polar/cylindrical coordinates using radius, angle and elevation
Limit buoyancy to selected segments
Time History dialog updates
Pipe Identifier Tag
Convert dialogs for Response/Force Spectrum dialogs to grid input
Interoperability
Export model data, graphics, results and deflected plot to DGN
CAD export JSM/DGN option to automatically convert to Z Up vertical axis
Import/Export
Flange Analysis: Update the FLAA card in ntl to write all flange analysis data
New NTL card RVER to change ntl version
Intelligent mapping of Caesar RIGID 'flanges'
Retain PXF/PCF flange length
CII import to show the new name for Node number > 9999 in the message file
PCF Translator: Add support to import Line Number and Line Class
New import menu option "AutoDesk Plant 3D (*.pcf)".

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PCF Translator: Add support to import Flex Joint Component

PCF Translator: Add support to import Cross component from PCF File.

Piping Codes
Enable Max Thermal range to work across analysis sets for JSME 2008
FRP piping code ISO 14692 for petroleum and gas industries
Add JSME /JEAC PPC 2008 code
Option to "Use min(f,fcr) for hoop" for EN13480 code
Post Processing
Soil Overburden and Seismic Wave Stress for buried piping
Increase number of combinations to 1000 each for code and non-code
Resizing and Maximizing for Combinations Dialog
Resizing and Maximizing for Stress Summary Dialog
Reports
Add Rigid support / anchor stiffness settings to analysis summary report
Summary report for rotating equipment
Analysis
Displacement time history analysis
Piecewise exact integration option to time history
Displacement, acceleration and velocity input to harmonic loading for Equipment and Acoustic vibration
loadings
Fluid density factor to each static analysis set
Fluid density for SAM and Modal Analysis
Add button to convert period to frequency or vice versa in spectrum files
Flange Analysis
o Add NPS, rating, and notation to flange report
o Selected flange highlighted on plot
o Double-click first column of row to open the Flange" dialog
o Restore sort order option to put the flanges back in order
o Default "Material Library" based on "Analysis Method" selected
o Hide Incomplete Flanges option to Hide missing data Flngs
o Option "Highlight Incomplete Flanges" in the options menu
o Ability to user-define Pmax for ANSI Check
o Consider Bolt Spacing Correction option to Analysis TAB
o Update the FLAA card in ntl to write all data
o Improve the loading time of the "Select Material" dialog
Libraries
Add B16.5 data to flange analysis mat. and dim. database for ANSI Check use

AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 3 version 9.4.0.x October 2011

Analysis
Retain inclusion of Cut short in analysis dialog
Add option to perform flange analysis to ASME VIII Division 1 or 2
Add Thermal Bowing by Segment
Provide option to create multiple analysis set for all piping codes
Create multiple analysis sets based on hot modulus for Euro Code by default
Modeling
Add weight of insulation cladding to pipe
Implement an automatic soil property generator, per Appx B
Ability to perform simple design checks on the model

AUTOPIPE NEW FEATURES & ENHANCEMENTS [V9.61 TO V6.20]

Add feature to automatically insert flanges with a flanged valve

Apply Fatigue Range Reduction Factor by material
Add option to graphically show Pipe Insulation
Input Grids for Static & Member Earthquake factors
Increase max number of flange/valve pres. ratings picked by program to 20
Option to include a factor of the flange weight for bolt/nut weight
Add an option to select connected segments
Option to display flanged flexible joint
Option to automatically insert flanges with a flanged flexible joint
Find a node based on entering coordinates
Add Valve Tag
Update distributed load data on insert/delete point(s) across distributed load.
Correct corrupted distributed loads in older models
Add a tag field to flange
Add a line class to pipe properties
Add Apply button in Soil Properties dialog
Default input grid to Press & Temp grid and reduce the horizontal slider
Allow reference point to be defined in any equipment dialog
View > Show thermal anchor displacement with imposed displacements
Graphics
Improve performance of window selection operation
Import / Export
PXF Export should retain original supports class and properties as imported
Import GUID from NTL for piping, supports, beams etc.
Add a dialog to link AutoPIPE components fields with pcf attributes
Export reference point loads to AP Nozzle
NTL: Add support for import/export of Time history data to NTL format
Import CAESAR v.5.3 neutral files
Input Grids
Add input grid for distributed loads
Add input grid for Reference point
Inadequate no# of significant digits for design strain on input grid
Input Grid: add Xtra data Hydrodynamic Data tab
Interoperability
Export JSM data, graphics and deflect plot
Libraries
Add new valve type library; butterfly and ball valve
Update Pipe Supports Spring Hanger (Comet) to match the updated catalog
Piping Codes
Add an option to apply corrosion allowance to the Hoop stress only
Add Russian SNiP 2.05.06-85 Oil & gas code
Add back ASME B31.3 - 2004 into AutoPIPE V8i
Add B31.8 : 2010 code
Add B31.1 2010 edition
Enable circum. weld w factor for B31.3-2008 and B31.1-2009 codes
Add B31.3 : 2010 code
Add EN13480 : 2010 piping code update
Post Processing
Add manufacturer multiplier for NEMA SM23 and API 617
Preserve user descriptions for non-code combinations
Add option to hide non printed combinations on combinations dialog
Add a new option in result menu to show lift-off supports

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Add option to import Combination CMB file information between models
Reports
Add center of gravity (COG) calculations for Structure & Piping
Allow print preview to work for LOG file to view nonlinear iterations
Add Flow Rate, Pressure Rise and Sound Speed to Fluid Transient report
StressISO
Externalize StressISO data table titles and column titles to .tst file
Stress ISO: Create Bore equivalence file for nominal units mapping
Update to latest ISOGEN (Ver 10.2.0 - build 18)
General
Retain window/toolbar/file size/location settings in next program session
Reset window size and location for input grid, results grid & APIPE viewer
Archive associated files with the AutoPIPE input file
RSS Feed: Show only recent news by default
Show thumbnail preview in open dialog and explorer
Increase number of string groups limit from 500 to 800 in AutoPIPE.tst
Save as version 9.3 DAT files from 9.4
Program version and documentation updates
Update program title to SELECTseries 3
StressISO: Add an option to show/hide bend information.
Move MFC resources into a separate DLL

AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 2 version 9.3.1.7 (1/21/2011) & 9.3.2.5 (2/28/2011)

Modeling
Use thermal bowing instantaneous alpha for ASME NB, NC & ND codes
Graphics
Toolbar buttons to hide selected/unselected beams and show all beams
Analysis
Update TTA routine to define up to 50 PIPEs
Increase Time history load cases to 50
Add Load > Convert to Response Spectrum command
Increase the limit on the size of generated C411 spectrum to 20000
Piping Codes
Add ASME NB, NC and ND 2007 code
Reports
Add additional pipe insulation and lining input parameters to the input listing
Print the B31.1 E/W factors from the pipe properties dialog in the input listing
The Fatigue report should show Code with year, and segment name with node
Libraries
Add 11 new materials to B313 material libraries
General
Update any references for "WinNOZL" to "AutoPIPE Nozzle" in program and help
Update EULA to revision 2010-09-15 in Installer and Program Folder
StressISO
Stress ISO: Add option to relocate North arrow & "DRG No"
Provide option to plot bend type, radius and thickness on the StressISO
Plot the cold spring (Cut-Short) on the Stress ISO
Add option to customize the STS file before ISOGEN
Stress ISO: Increase the number of breakpoints
Import / Export

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PXF import: Import Line Stop, Guide, Constant supports even if dir. vector is 0
Interoperability
Provide an option to remove imported structural model data from AutoPIPE model
Provide an option to save exported PipeLink file with a different name
Miscellaneous
Use B2b=0.75*ib for reinforced tee in Japanese JSME 2005 code
Include AutoPIPE Quick Reference Guide with program
Update DIN_EN_10216-5:2008 Euro material 1.4571 at 1.0% Proof Stress

AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 2 version 9.3.0.8 (10/19/2010)

Analysis
Add option Show Hanger Report
Graphics
Show node points on beams in the plot \
Improve graphics loading performance for model with large number of beams
Import/Export
Export input grid data to MDB file
Interoperability
Implement PipeLink to improve STAAD Integration
Save as version 9.2 DAT files from 9.3
Libraries
Include Czech hanger libraries Gradior and LPS
Add JSME 2008 material library
Update Section Libraries and use Torsion Inertia value from library when >=0.1
Add Russian piping component library
Add A671-CC70-22 to ASME2004 material library
Add SA515 60, SA515 65, SA182F22 cl.1 and SA387 22 cl.1 to ASME2004 library
Update material 1.4901 to 2007 values in Euromat library
Add ASME II 2009 addenda material library
Modeling
Add ability to split frame members into multiple elements
Add 3D and 5D options to the Bend radius field
Ability to change the default bend radius
Option for stand double angle & double channel is to be provided in profile dlg
Add user defined fatigue curves
Add fluid type GAS to fluid transient fluids
Add ASME III 2009 User Fatigue Curves
Piping Codes
Add B31.1 2009 Addenda edition
Update ASME B31.3 to 2008 edition
Add CSA-Z662 piping code 2007 edition (including Offshore)
Post Processing
Stress Summary: Show warning if any combination missing in Level C/D Rev. Dyn.
Reports
Reduce reports width to allow for page margins
Output Report: Indicate in report that results are outdated with model
Print original ADLPipe Thermal Transient Analysis results file in SI units
General
Localize input grid messages to external resource files
Reorganize open/save and import/export options under file menu
Online Help: Hoop or Long pressure does not work on nested combination
Change the word 'frame' to 'beam' to make it consistent

AUTOPIPE NEW FEATURES & ENHANCEMENTS [V9.61 TO V6.20]

Add 4 new File > Import PCF menu options

Add translator selection dialog to installer
Installer: Install dot net framework 2.0 SP2 with program
Move AutoPIPE program shortcuts to Bentley Engineering program folder
Security
Restrict Nuclear Piping codes to Nuclear Edition only

AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 1 version 9.2.2.9 (6/15/2010)

Modeling
Add nominal size to all input grids (where applicable)
Extrapolate thermal expansion
Post Processing
Add a Tag field to the support tab and anchor tab of the results grid
Hydrotest check for ASME NB/NC/ND codes
Analysis
Favor global directions when determining mode shapes for cantilever models
Consider effect of attached valves on bend flexibility
Add an option to ignore flange effect on bend flexibility
Set default to include pressure extension for KHK
Piping Codes
Add indices for 'User' joint type and 'Other' tee for ASME Nuclear codes
Set no. of thermal ranges to 5 by default for ASME B31.3 Appendix P
Import/Export
PXFImport should default flange type to Weldneck for Blinds and Orifice Plates
General
File > Open Recent models list need to be increased to 20 entries
StressISO
StressISO: Two non collinear valves should be exported as an Angled Valve (AV)
Add an option on Stress ISO dialog to enable/disable drawing of pipe flow arrows
Increase Reference Items list to 50 items for Stress ISO
Change Stress ISO viewer selection to a dynamically filled dropdown list

AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 1 version 9.2.1.7 (3/10/2010)

Analysis
Multiple response spectrum analysis
New Troubleshooting tool for fatal error unstable systems
Increase response spectrum load cases to 50
Improve interactive code stress performance for one Analysis set
Add alpha and beta factor for mass and stiffness proportional damping
Add Hot modulus and Pressure Stiffening cases for SAM analysis
New productive Dynamic Analysis dialog with grids
Add an option to select Total or Relative accel for uniform response spectrum
Analysis Set: Description of duplicate record to be blank
Provide a warning when non-linear tolerance settings are above a certain value
Report non-fatal errors at the end of Analyze all command
Ask user to analyze model after saving changes in static analysis sets dialog
Graphics
Show X, Y, Z direction on Displacement and Mode Shape plots
User hydrodynamic factors are not shown graphically
Tee arrow position and size to be a factor of pipe diameter
Allow user to hide tee arrows from the model

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Import/export
Increase maximum number of line numbers from 2500 to 20000 in linelist.txt
CAESAR Import to read units from .cii file instead of c2u file
Integrated ADLPipe, SmartPlant and Strait PDS Translators
Interoperability
Save as version 9.1 DAT files from 9.2
Windows 7 32 & 64 bit compatibility
ProjectWise Integration
Comprehensive Network file Caching
Integration with new Structural Dashboard
Libraries
Extend Stainless Steel 304 thermal expansion to -425F
Updated Japanese AUTOJISM material library to JIS B 8265
Add additional cryogenic materials to B31.3 material library
Add A106GrB material to AUTODINM material library
Block editing of Material libraries and remove password protection
Add A182F304L and A403WP304L materials to AUTOB313 library
Add B88-C12200 copper pipe material to b311-05 and b311-07 material libraries
Update B311-07 material lib. to include Inconel 625 materials
Update the material library source to accept lower case letters
Modeling
Add column to Segment grid to apply wind
Add Restraint Type column to Imposed Displacement input grid
Input grids column headers to be copied with data to Excel
Piping Codes
Add nuclear high energy & leakage crack criteria
Add ASME B31.8-2007 piping code
Allow pressure stiffening effect for ASME Class 2 and 3
Add 1989 NB, NC, ND code year
Add B31.1 1986 edition
Add ASME NB, NC, and ND 2001, with 2003 addenda, edition
Post-Processing
Add mode shape and frequency result grids
Result Grids: Add sort option for internal column C ("Point Order")
Hide the Full verification combinations for ASME NB, NC, ND
Update code stress legend to show stresses instead of ratio to max stress
Enable printing of branch tee stress when rigid option is enabled on branch pipe
Print Local support displacements
Reports
Print Frequency cut-off and spectrum reports
New APIPVIEW Viewer with page and printing controls
Improve apipview load speed or show progress bar when launched first time
General
RSS feed to sort news items chronologically
RSS Feed Client to launch by default first time AutoPIPE is loaded
Add new menu "Online Resources" including BE Community link
Update Applicability of Indices table in online help for ASME NB
Option to display the Welcome screen on Startup
RSS: The about window of RSS client says 1.0
Making the distinction between force and weight units
Follow product name decoration guidelines for AutoPIPE Select Series 1
Report non-fatal errors at the end of Analyze all command

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RSS Client does not work on clients using a proxy server for internet access
Security
Add Academic Licensing
StressISO
Use the complete Drawing Frame for plotting if Data Tables are not selected

AutoPIPE V8i version 9.1.1.2 (11/10/2008)

Analysis
Add an option to set rigid anchor/support stiffness values
Decouple pressure stiffening in modal analysis from one in static analysis
Add absolute sum method for modal summation of missing mass modes
Perform multiple analyses using Analysis sets with different hot moduli
Add thermal transient analysis (TTA) for ASME Class 1
Allow Ec/Eh ratio for expansion stresses to include all piping codes
Add 'Analyze All' option to run user selected analyses
Delete Analysis results
Communication
Add RSS news feed screen
Graphical Interface
Consolidate code and non-code combinations into one Grid interface
Import /Export
Standalone Translator to import PCF files e.g. SmartPlant (not included with AutoPIPE)
Update Caesar translator to read v5.1 format
Interoperability
Save as version 9.0 DAT files from version 9.1
Add Vista Compatibility ('Works with Vista')
Libraries
Update Yamashita hanger data in EQUIP.LIB file with Lisega hanger data
Add Chinese GD material and pipe libraries
Add API5L materials to ASME B31.1 material library
Add low alloy material 1.4901 to European material library
Add B366, B619, B622, & B464 materials to ASME B31.3 material library
Modeling
Ability to combine segments and reverse segment direction
Ability to split a segment into 2 segments
Allow inserting and editing line numbers
Add an option to renumber segments
Add reference node note to Rotating equipment dialog
Add 'Fillet welded' and 'Double-welded slip-on' joint end types
Add actuator with COG weight to Valve
Increase number of thermal and User load cases
Add "Pulled" option to bend type
Add Bolt weight to Flange dialog
Generate multiple Xtra data
Enter spring figure and size on the spring hanger support dialog
Connectivity Checker for unconnected co-incident nodes
Hide operating cases on the Pressure /Temperature input grid
Piping codes
Support for multiple code years

Issue a warning for high D/T ratio for certain codes

Add ASME III Class 1 Nuclear piping code

Add JSME S NC1-PPC 2005 piping code (Japanese Nuclear Class 2)

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Update ASME B31.4-2002 piping code to 2006 edition

Update ASME B31.3 piping code to 2006 edition
Update ASME B31.1 to 2007 edition
Post Processing
Option to display continuous string dimensioning including supports
Add batch processing switch to export the results MDB file
1992 + 93 Addenda NB NC ND
Improvements to StressISO edition 1.0 (Show line number, JSIF and Tee data, save to DGN)
Reports
Allow more than 80 columns for printed reports
Print the occasional k-factor in the output report
Add support Tag to spring hanger report
Add interpolation method and damping ratio to output report
Security
Add nuclear license for ASME III Class 1 piping code

AutoPIPE XM SR1 version 9.0.0.8 (6/5/2007)

Analysis

Add option to activate dampers in the wind cases

Interoperability

Save as version 8.6 & 6.3 DAT files from version 9.0

Export AutoPIPE model and support loads to STAAD

Write Caesar cii neutral file

StressISO: Add decimal control to Anchor & Support loads and stresses

Save as version 8.9 DAT files from version 9.0

Modeling

Add option to input numeric point names only

Option to paste using actual coordinates relative to origin

Automatically update point names defined in rotating equipment data

Automatically update point names defined in steam relief load data

Automatically update point names defined in fluid transient load data

Automatically update 'connected to' point name defined in support data

Reports

Add minimum 2 page description option to model input listing

Piping Codes

Update ASME B31.1 2005 addenda code

Libraries

Add Haynes 556 material to ASME B31.3 library

Add Al-6XN material to ASME B31.3 material library

Add ductile iron A395 and A571 to ASME B31.3 material library

Update Euromat library properties down to 0degC

Add China Petrochemical Spring Manufacturer

Extend A790 S31803 to -20F in ASME B31.3 library

Add A269 Stainless material grades TP304, TP304L, TP316, TP316L to B31.3 library

Add A335-P92 to ASME B31.1 material library

Add B423 & B705 NO8825 materials grades to ASME B31.3 library

Add copper and socket weld schedules CT2 and SKT to component library

Add B88-C12200 copper pipe material to ASME B31.3 library

Add 6061, 5083 & 5154 aluminum materials to B31.3 library

Add STAAD.pro structural section libraries

Add Chinese GB material library

Add B619 UNS N06022 Hastelloy C22 material to ASME B31.3 library

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Post Processing

'E827-3. Buffer Size Exceeded' for interactive code scan on large model

Add user pref flag for use of automatic sustained load margin check

AutoPIPE XM version 8.9.0.14 (9/20/2006)

Analysis

Add thermal bowing effect on piping

Graphics

Click color legend to change colors for View/show options or code stress

Allow user scaling of supports & anchors in 3D solid and wireframe view modes

Add ability to see different graphical representations of springs and V-stops

View/Show /Tee Type

Save screen shot as JPEG file

Allow user to select and save default Iso view direction

Allow Supports on vertical pipes to be visible in solid mode

Interoperability

Add a Note/Tag field to the component dialogs e.g. Support and anchor CAD tags

Add ability to export PCF files

Modeling

Display offset distance between any two points

Allow ability to specify & report element end results at a 'Reference point'

Provide input for end type connections for every piping component
Piping codes

Update B31.3 code to 2004 edition

Combinations
Provide an option to not generate default combinations
Post Processing

Add option to use SIF, 0.75*SIF or 1.0 for sustained & occasional stresses

Generate a Stress Isometric

Reports
Provide "Approved by" fields in the General model options dialog
Security

Update to Bentley XM licensing

Add-on license for StressISO

AutoPIPE 8.6.0.12 (12/23/2005)

Analysis

Produce a more accurate force spectrum response when using same SPC spectrum

Added an option to include N411 damping for response spectrum

Added ability to envelope several response spectra

Added CQC and Signed Doublesum modal combinations to response spectrum analysis
Caesar
Ability to import CAESAR2 models with BS7159 piping code
Combinations

Added 'Maximum Stress' combination method to User code Combination dialog

Added 'Apply changes' option in User code and Non-code Combination dialogs
Graphics

Added an option to toggle beam names on the screen

Enable zoom and pan using mouse wheel

Improve the behavior of switching and saving between viewports

Allow user to switch between normal and large size cursor

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Input Grids

Supports/Xtra data/anchors at frame points are now shown in the Input report & Grids

Enable editing of Input Grid pipe properties for EN13480 and BS7159 piping codes

Dynamically show the automatic calculated Tee SIF's in the Tee Input Grid

Add option to Apply offset to all following points" on some input grids to slide components along the pipe

Provide ANSI flange fields in the Flange Input Grid

Added Beam input grid

Added Soil ID input grid

Added Soil input grid

Added an option to not show zero's in the Input Grids

Right click option to hide/unhide columns in the Input Grids

Added 'Fit to Page' print option on right click menu in the Input Grids

Added option to not show rows with thermal anchor movements with all zero's

Added option to show column headings A, B, C etc. as a topmost row in the Input Grids

Save and restore size and position of Input Grids window on startup

Show data in the Input Grids for visible segments only

Interoperability
Save the model as version 6.3 DAT file
Libraries

Added WAVISTRONG GFK FRP manufacturer to the AUTOFRP library

Added Chinese NorthWest and HuaDong Spring Manufacturers

Added Indian Sarathi Spring Manufacturer

Added Spanish PiHasa Spring Manufacturer

Enable BS7159 piping code to read custom FRP libraries

Modeling

Added menu option to delete unused soil identifiers

Enable the vertical axis to be changed for an existing model

Added option to set a default upward gap for V-stops and guides

Added option to set default support gap setting i.e. weightless or As-Built

Added option to override the BS7159 pressure multiplier

Piping codes

Allow user-defined B1 & B2 factors for ASME NC & ND piping codes

Update ASME B31.8a-2000 piping code to B31.8-2003 edition

Added ASME NC & ND 1992 piping code

Update B31.1 piping code to 2004 edition

Added ASME B31.1 piping code 1992 edition

Update ASME III NC & ND :2001 piping code to 2004 edition

Apply limit check of 1.5xSy for occasional allowable stress for ASME NC, ND

Added stress category for single non-repeated anchor movements for ASME NC,ND

Added branch connection tee type to ASME NC & ND piping codes

Added branch & run moments summation method per NB-3683-1(d) for ASME NC & ND piping codes
Print/Plot

Added print 'Graphics' toolbar button

Save a screen capture of the result plot to BMP or PNG graphic format with new toolbar button

Printed graphics title to include filename, company name, model version and project information

Added "Print Title" option to the View /settings dialog

Reports

Provide clear pass/fail indication in the rotating equipment reports

Added frame points to acceleration reports

AutoPIPE 8.5.0.11 (7/26/2004)

AUTOPIPE NEW FEATURES & ENHANCEMENTS [V9.61 TO V6.20]

New graphical interface with OpenGL with Rendering and Quad Viewport
New Toolbar/Toolbox buttons
Added Input grid for checking and editing model data in a spreadsheet
Added Result grid for viewing, filtering and sorting results interactively
Increase number of cases per load type and during analysis including 20 thermal and 20 User cases, 10 cases
each for wind, seismic and dynamic loads for the Plus version (standard version limit = 5 for both static and
dynamic).
Increased number of load combinations to 250 code and 250 non-code combinations
Automatic update of default combinations
Set default non-code combinations based on load sequence
Added Max Range combination for thermal loads
Added an option to display/print thermal ranges
Enable European code EN13480 to run in AutoPIPE Standard
Added ASME B31.8-2000 Chapter VIII - Offshore Gas Transmission piping code
Added ASME B31.4-2002Chapter IX - Offshore Liquid Piping Systems piping code
Added CSA Z662 section 11 - "Offshore Steel Pipelines" piping code
Added signed maximum combination for restraint loads
Improved selection of support and flange components
Add an to option to join disconnected piping in the AutoPLANT PXF file
Allow import of several PXF files combined into one
Improved AutoPLANT PXF to AutoPIPE integration to include pipe naming schemes, insulation, material
grade, corrosion and support friction & gaps.
Improved PXF import of Flanges
Flange connection to default to Flange type
Added support friction acting during gravity load case
Added API5L , duplex stainless, A671 and A672 materials to B31.3 library
Update ASME B31.4-1998 piping code to 2002 edition
Added option to generate default non-code combination with negative occasional load cases
Added options for setting initial state defaults in the non-linear analysis
Added option to modify thermal expansion in the Pressure & Temperature dialog
Added option to override hot modulus in the Pressure & Temperature dialog
Convert Help files to HTML format

AutoPIPE 6.30 (4/11/2003)

European piping code standard EN 13480-2002

ASME Code Update - ASME B31.3-2002 edition
ASME Code Update - ASME B31.8a-2000 addenda
ASME Code Update - ASME BPV-III-1-NC-2001 edition
ASME Code Update - ASME BPV-III-1-ND-2001 edition
Update CSA-Z662 piping code (Oil and Gas pipeline systems) to 1999 edition
Edit length field when modifying run, bend or tee point
Increase number of spring hanger ranges from 4 to 5
Added variable spring supports from British manufacturer QPS
Added HYDRA variable spring supports from German manufacture Witzenmann
Added Bergen-Power variable catalog 2V spring supports

Added Grinnell hanger ranges triple & quadruple and sizes 00 & 000
Added hanger data from Mitsubishi, NHK, Sanwa Tekki & Yamashita
Updated Lisega hanger data to Standard Supports 2010 Catalog (10/2001)

AUTOPIPE NEW FEATURES & ENHANCEMENTS [V9.61 TO V6.20]

Option to specify relative offset of equipment suction or discharge nozzle

Option to delete rotating equipment data
Option to delete wave loading data
Added new sub-reports to model input list report
Added flange and valve DIN pressure ratings for 6, 64, 100, 160, 250, 320 & 400
Added ANSI B16.5a-1998, Group 1.15 to the ANSI flange material library
Updated hardware security to software security (RSSL/PSCM)

AutoPIPE 6.20.09 (4/15/2002)

General

Allow Windows long file name convention for model names

Option to open AutoPIPE model from a list of the most recent used models (up to 10)
Modeling

Added a 10-line general description for the model

Option to replace temperature or pressure value across entire model

I-node in the Beam dialog defaults to the current point in the model

Added Pseudo rigid pipe with thermal expansion

Display only unused Pipe Ids in selection list when deleting Pipe Ids

Option to Pan/Zoom/Rotate in current graphic mode instead of wire-frame

Model Verification

Improved organization of information in model list report

Option to view color-coded model based on pipe identifiers, temperatures, or pressures

Use same color for a given temperature or pressure across all operating load cases

Added selection list and logical OR & AND when viewing or selecting User pipe properties

Display distance from current point to previous point in F-3 text dialog

Allow users to specify number of digits after decimal for modulus values

Report both date and time of printing in report headers

Codes and Standards

Updated ASME B31.1a-1998 piping code to 2001 edition

Updated ASME B31.3-1999 piping code to 2001 Addendum (b)

Updated ASCE 7-95 design wind loads to ASCE 7-98 code

Updated UBC 1994 design wind loads to UBC 1997 code

Added ground elevation definition relative to model for wind loadings

Added automatic force coefficient Cf as height dependent for ASCE wind loads

Print wind pressure vs. height in the Analysis Summary for ASCE & UBC codes

Added AU-Type 317 materials to the pipe material library

Analysis & Results

Allow entry for rise time and load pattern for fluid transient loads

Use of dynamic memory in time history analysis for large models

Report percent of included mass and missing mass for dynamic analyses

Print ratio of equivalent pressure to allowable pressure in flange report

AUTOPIPE NEW FEATURES & ENHANCEMENTS [V9.61 TO V6.20]

AutoPIPE functionality for QA Approvals
The following AutoPIPE features are considered as "Nuclear Safety Related":
1. Modeling - all features except soils/buried pipes
2. Codes supported
a. ASME NB, NC, and ND - all years listed
b. ASME B31.1 and B31.3 - all years listed
c. JSME
d. MITI
3. Libraries
a. Materials
i.
ASME1986, 1992, 2001, and 2004
ii.
AUTO1967
iii.
AUTOB313
iv.
B311-86, 92, 04, 05, and 07
v.
AUTOJSME
vi.
AUTOMITI
b. Component
i.
AUTOPIPE
ii.
AUTOJIS
c. Flanges
d. Gasket
4. Analysis
a. Static Analysis with the exception of Hydrotest
b. Dynamic Analysis
c. Thermal Transient Analysis (TTA)
d. Seismic Anchor Movements
5. Loading Conditions
a. Loading Conditions include, but are not limited to, pressure, temperature, seismic, wind, fluid
transient, steam relief, and thermal bowing
6. Post Processing for piping codes above
a. Code and Non-code Load Combinations for piping codes above
b. Onscreen Results
c. Output reports
7. Integration with STAAD Pro
8. Unit Conversion

AUTOPIPE NEW FEATURES & ENHANCEMENTS [V9.61 TO V6.20]

Applications Included in the Install Package
AutoPIPE Standard, AutoPIPE Plus, AutoPIPE Nuclear, and add-ons are installed from one executable.
AutoPIPE Standard - The standard configuration of AutoPIPE includes these features:
Hanger selection, static linear and non-linear, modal, and response spectrum (SRSS combination method only)
Static Earthquake, Wind - ASCE, UBC and User profile
ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, European EN13480, and General piping code
Rotating equipment reports
Beam elements for modeling frames and supports
Library utilities
AutoPIPE Plus - Incorporates all of the features of the Standard version, as listed above with the following
additions:
Harmonic, Force spectrum, Time history, and SAM
Buried pipe
NUREG combinations and code case 411 spectrums
Static correction - Missing mass correction and ZPA
Wave loading and buoyancy, fluid transient loads, and relief valve loads
Nuclear power piping codes: ASME B31.1-1967
Offshore piping codes: ASME B31.4 Chap. IX, ASME B31.8 Chap. VIII, CSA-Z662 Sect. 11
International piping codes
AutoPIPE Nuclear - Incorporates all of the features of the Plus version, as listed above with the following
additions:
ASME Class I/II/III design
JSME PPC
ASME Class I Thermal transient analysis (TTA)
ASME Class I Ovality, Gross discontinuity, Delta T1, T2 loadings
KHK2 Add-on for AutoPIPE Plus or Nuclear - allows the use of the Japanese KHK Level 2 piping code in the
Plus or Nuclear version.
StressISO Add-on - allows the use of the stress isometric generation feature
Intergraph PDS, SmartPlant and ADLPipe Translators - This release installs three translators to import models
from other applications to AutoPIPE.
Intergraph PDS, SmartPlant and ADLPipe translators included
AutoPIPE File > Open menu updated to include 3 new options
A new program group "Bentley AutoPIPE Translators" added with shortcuts to launch translators
Easy to locate installation directory; all installed under "c:\Bentley\AutoPIPE Translators"
Installers included as part of package at location shown below