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Generating results through the Data API in AutoPIPE

Looking to use the Data API to reliably and automatically pull support loads/forces and moments from a model in order to use this data in qualification calcs and verifications.
about 16 hours ago in AutoPIPE / UI 0 Needs review

Consider Valve Surface Area Factor for Wind loading

Valve's surface area factor should be used while applying wind loading.
28 days ago in AutoPIPE / Analysis 0 Needs review

Add option to Rotate command to apply rotation to Anchor thermal displacements

There is a similar idea submitted titled " Rotate command should update Anchor translational and rotational stiffness components " that could be packaged with this idea. The Rotate command should have a selectable option to apply the specified rot...
about 2 months ago in AutoPIPE / Modelling 1 Reviewed

Notes

Most analysis software's have some method of leaving notes throughout created models. When it comes to completing QC/QA checks of piping models, it would be quite useful to have a notes section either overall for the model or for each component/no...
7 days ago in AutoPIPE / UI 0 Needs review

Print all Time history results in local Axis

Currently all time history results are printed in global axis. Suggest adding an option to print all Time History results (ex. Acceleration) using local pipe axis.
8 days ago in AutoPIPE / Reporting 0 Needs review

Add design margins to piping loads being sent to structural

When it comes to exporting pipe support loads from AutoPIPE to STAAD, PipeLINK is an effective tool. While PipeLINK has most of the necessary functionality, there is a lack in the ability to add a Design Margin to the pipe support loads sent from ...
over 2 years ago in AutoPIPE / Reporting 4 Future consideration

Add new support type for wall and roof penetrations

We typically model wall and roof penetrations as guides with clearance gaps of approximately 0.5 to 1.5 inches in all directions. These modeled clearances are then used to verify load transfer and confirm that the gaps are adequate at each penetra...
9 months ago in AutoPIPE / Modelling 2 Reviewed

Add node point where E801-5 message occurs

When analyzing a model the following error appears: E801-5: Zero element stiffness The message does not indicate where in the model a zero element stiffness is located. Update consistency check to indicate all locations where Zero Element Stiffnes...
29 days ago in AutoPIPE / Reporting 0 Needs review

Add M.K.S. (kgf/cm²) unit system for output reports

Under File → Preferences → Set Default Data → Unit System , the M.K.S. (kgf/cm²) option is available under the Input section. However, the Output section only lists SI and US Customary . Kindly enable M.K.S. (kgf/cm²) for Output reports as well.
about 1 month ago in AutoPIPE Vessel 0 Needs review

external corrosion

Add the possibility to consider an external corrosion (acting on external diameters)
11 months ago in AutoPIPE Vessel 1 Reviewed