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News Release from: Bentley Systems (UK) | Subject: Autopipe
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 19 October 2004
Upgrade for pipe stress analysis
A major upgrade of Autopipe, Edition 2004 (version 8.50) has now been released.
A major upgrade of Autopipe, Edition 2004 (version 8.50) has now been released This release provides a new generation of the program with vastly improved intuitive and productive features
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 15 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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This version includes new smart component 3D OpenGL rendered graphics and uses "quad" viewports, similar to those familiar with CAD systems, to assist users both in modelling complex piping systems and interactively reviewing results.
The emphasis in this release has been to provide tools to speed analysis, and to enhance this already very comprehensive program.
For instance, the introduction of an interactive input data spreadsheet for checking and global editing, will be welcomed by many new and experienced users alike, as a positive time saving benefit, which will undoubtedly reduce input errors.
This has been supplemented with an efficient results spreadsheet with powerful sorting and filtering options.
Many will also welcome the large number of static and dynamic load cases available, more than any other major pipe stress program on the market.
Load combinations have been increased to 250 code and 250 non-code combinations.
David Eastwood, of Siber, established UK resellers of the complete range of Bentley Plant design analysis products, says: "There have been many updates to AutoPipe in the years I have been involved with this product, and I believe this is one of the most significant releases I have seen".
"Many of the enhancements have been included as a direct result of listening to feedback from the user community".
"This is important to reinforce AutoPipe's position as a brand leader across many diverse industries, where pipe stress analysis is an essential element in piping design".
Autopipe is used extensively for offshore subsea applications as well as onshore chemical, power, pipeline and process piping systems.
The program can import piping systems from Autoplant, Plantspace and Intergraph PDS, allowing complete designed systems to be analysed without the need for remodelling.
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