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Enable different ambient temperatures for each thermal case

There is often need to calculate two conservative thermal combinations (lowest possible assembly temperature with highest working temperature and highest assembly temperature with lowest working temperature). Now it is needed to prepare two models...
over 1 year ago in AutoPIPE / AutoPIPE Pipe Stress 3 Already exists

Dynamic interface between Autopipe and Openplant

Currently, the interface between Autopipe and Openplant is disconnected. Users have to manually export piping models to Autopipe, and perform analysis. If changes need to happen in one model, the other model isnt't updated dynamically. Further, th...
over 1 year ago in AutoPIPE / AutoPIPE Pipe Stress 2 Future consideration

Insert 2 node points when a flange is inserted, to allow the user to set the BW SIF

By default, when you insert a WN or Lap Joint flange in Autopipe, it does not account for SIF at the BW joint. User has to enter an additional node point at a flange length and define a Joint Type with a defined offset. This could be automated.
over 1 year ago in AutoPIPE / AutoPIPE Pipe Stress 0 Planned

Add a button that resets the Input Grids or Results grids to visible location on screen

When using AutoPIPE on laptop connected to a docking station or additional monitors, then removed to just using a laptop screen may cause the input / results grids to not be shown in the visible area. The grids are hidden out of screen view. Recom...
over 1 year ago in AutoPIPE / UI 0 Needs review

Add capability to model 2 springs in series

Spring hanger arrangement, see attachment.
about 1 year ago in AutoPIPE / Modelling 0 Needs review

Color plot: Connected Segments

Provide a color map based on the Connected Segments (Select > Segments > Connected Segments). For each disconnected group have a unique color assigned.
about 1 year ago in AutoPIPE / Modelling 0 Needs review

Incorporating valid EN 1993-1-6 in place of former DIN 18800-1

In the designing of tall structures, especially tall process columns, the use of DIN 18800 proved helpful. This must be notified though, that this standard is out of use, and has been superseded by EN 1993-1-6 for a while.Kindly please add this to...
about 1 year ago in AutoPIPE Vessel 0 Needs review

Upgrade Steam relief to include other gas & liquid relief thrust analysis

Currently The Loads > Steam Relief > Steam Relief command enables the user to define the thrust loads at steam exit points due to a discharge through a safety relief valve. Add ability for program to analyze other gas & liquid relief val...
about 1 year ago in AutoPIPE / Analysis 0 Needs review

Corrosion in saddle bolts activated by "corroded intertias"

Nowadays, for corrosion in the saddle bolts be considered, you have to mark "corroded weight" (see https://communities.bentley.com/products/pipe_stress_analysis/w/pipe_stress_analysis__wiki/69792/26-why-corrosion-allowance-is-not-taking-in-conside...
10 months ago in AutoPIPE Vessel 0 Needs review

Second UI Window for docking dialogs, tools and grids

Autopipe has multiple windows, tools, floating windows, grids and other UI Elements. For users that use multiple monitors, The above UI Elements often move around, and re orient themselves. By providing the user with a second UI Application Window...
over 1 year ago in AutoPIPE / AutoPIPE Pipe Stress / UI 1 Future consideration