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Turn off wind in 1 or more directions for segement

In some cases pipes are shielded from wind from walls etc, it would be helpful to be able to turn the wind off in that direction, on that segment, Currently you can only turn off all of the wind loads on a segment
Paul Nielsen over 1 year ago in Analysis 0 Future consideration

Wind Load calculator for AS1170.2 for Australia

This would save time with setting up wind loads, anyone designing in australia would benefit. Competitors software already has this
Paul Nielsen 9 months ago in Code 0 Needs review

ADD DVS (DVS 2210/DVS 2205) code

The DVS code is a technical code which includes fundamentals for the design, calculation, prefabrication and assembly of industrial piping made of thermoplastics and laid above ground. More clients are requesting for this code and would be a great...
Guest 9 months ago in AutoPIPE Pipe Stress 0 Needs review

Add option in pipe support data "Support", column for "Rigid for Hydrotest"

Pls add option in the pipe support "Support" data, column to allow users option to check mark pipe support node points where spring rate/stiffness are provided. (Note: for spring types, default will have the check-mark activated). For example, usi...
Guest 9 months ago in Analysis 0 Needs review

Defining Concentrated force to the local axis of element

The inability to specify the concentrated force for the local element in Autopipe leads to numerous challenges when defining the slug force on a pipeline that is misaligned with the axis. In contrast to CAESAR, Autopipe lacks the capability to rot...
Guest over 1 year ago in Analysis 0 Planned

Add label box for flexible joints

It would be helpful if flexible joints could have a label or tag added. This would be similar to how many components in AutoPIPE have the ability to label components, such as supports and anchors.
Michael Cummings over 2 years ago in UI 1 Future consideration

Add colour mapped view according Line Number assigned to segments

In the project assessment phase it is necessary to compare if the model is in accordance with P&ID schematics. Presentation with colors assigned to Line Numbers would be VERY helpful in this task.
Maciej Rydlewicz 10 months ago in Modelling 1 Already exists

Allow user to set the 6 color stress plot ranges as needed

While looking at the Color Stress plot there is a Key in the top left corner with 6 colors and corresponding ranges. These ranges are hard coded into the program. Give the user the options to set these 6 ranges as needed.
Mike Dattilio over 2 years ago in UI 3 Future consideration

Add a button in Help>Online Resources that links to the most recent release

Have a newcomer or an old timer try to navigate all the difference paths available to try to find where to download the most recent release. How long does it take? Too long. Add a button in Help>Online Resources that links to the most recent re...
Guest 10 months ago in UI 0 Needs review

Apply joint efficiency factor to ASME B31.1 Expansion allowable

As an example, ASME B31.1 (2020) - section "102.3.2 Limits for Sustained Stresses and Displacement Stress Ranges" - para (b) Displacement Stresses provides the equation 1A for calculation of allowable stress range. Review the definition of Sc and ...
Mike Dattilio over 2 years ago in Analysis 2 Future consideration