The Intergraph Process, Power & Marine support team has posted CADWorx Plant 2016 Service Pack 2. This Service Pack is now available for download from Intergraph’s Smart Support System.

To access this Download from the Intergraph Smart Support:

1. Log on to Intergraph’s Smart Support web at https://smartsupport.intergraph.com/
2. Select View Downloads
3. Select CADWorx Plant.
4. Select Service Packs and Fixes.
5. Select the download icon or the file link of the Hot Fix.

If you have trouble accessing this download or need further information, please send us an email us at support@ecedesign.com and we will be happy to assist you.

Note: This Service Pack does not require the installation of the previous Service Pack or Hot Fix. 

CADWorx Plant 2016 Service Pack 2 Items Resolved

• Users can now use full range of AutoCAD color numbers in the Project-level Layer Manager.
• TPS metric-inch support for CWTPSPOSITION – Fixed issue causing inaccurate elevation capture when using TPS in Mixed unit (Metric-Inch) environment
  has been fixed.
• I-Configure 2014 SW and THRD Tee’s show one end as BW in ISO.
• Out of the box (OOTB) specifications had Pipe component end-type set to BW table. This forces BW end-types into extracted isometrics displaying BW ends instead of THRD or SW engagement when connected to THRD/SW components. OOTB specs were updated to remove the BW association on pipe Components so pipe end types on the extracted isometrics are driven by component connectivity instead.
• Selecting “PREVIOUS” In a AutoCAD Command – Using the [P]revious option in AutoCAD selection command was not selecting all previous components.
• CADWorx issues with restricted access – Fixed issue causing program issues when user has read-only access to Program Files folder has been fixed.
• CW P&ID View not linking using SQL data base – PIDVIEW now also supports SQL server.
• Structural plate moves from the center line of TPost during CEDIT of support – Fixed issue causing structural plate components used in pipe support assemblies to shift position after
  CEDIT on the assembly has been fixed.
• Delete Drawing Command not consistent – Fixed issue causing delete drawing prompt to be out of sync with drawing selection has been fixed.
• CONVERTSOLID/CONVERTENHANCED Issue – Fixed issue causing error on CONVERTSOLID or CONVERTENHANCED when the applicable PRJ is not loaded has been fixed.
• Add parts for steel plates details text grayed out for plate length and width UI for steel plate parts length and width in the pipe support modeler has been updated not to appear disabled.
• PCFIN not bringing flanges correctly – PCFIN has been enhanced to work with PCF files containing white lines (incorrect syntax).
• Nozzle Layout Angle should not affect Nozzle Ext Direction Angle – Fixed issue causing Nozzle layout angle to adjust when Nozzle Extension Direction Angle value is set has been fixed.
• Weight Calculation for Bent Pipe corrected
• Spec Breaks being inserted incorrectly- Fixed issue causing inaccurate spec breaks in some cases on isometric extraction has been fixed.
• CONVERTFROMPRJDATA changes end preps – Fixed issue causing Long Description end prep suffixes in some cases to be altered fixed
• CONVERTFROMPRJDATA not updating Components to work when PRJ files have been renamed from when components were first modeled has been fixed.
• CONVERTFROMPRJDATA/CHANGESPEC not working on certain union type components has been fixed.
• Legacy keywords {LENGTH} keyword on nipples to get reset to {LENGTH} text when connecting to unions has been fixed.
• nozzle on nozzle w/ name change – Modifying Equipment names now cascades to nozzles on nozzles.
• Useful keyin commands no long available MAIN, RED, SPEC keywords are now available in CADWorx Plant.
• TopWorks Mirror Issue preventing mirror option in TOPCHG command from applying has been fixed.
• The sketch in data table for Slip On flange was incorrect and has been updated.
• The sketch for THRD and SO flange sketches has been updated to show the PENG variable
• Line Number drop down list issus resolved.
• 3D Graphics and centerline detachment issues resolved
• Pipe Supports inserted as hidden until REGENERATEPIPESUPPORT was run has been fixed.
• Radius on bend still placed using the TUBE command even when the bend radius is smaller than the bend radius specified by the user has been fixed.
• CONVERTCADWORXLEGACYDWGS issues when running on Windows 8/8.1 64-bit OS and AutoCAD 2015 has been fixed.
  Hard coded end preps in Long Description replaced when that end prep was specified in the specification, and also added during placement has been fixed.
• Centerline of Pipe Support does not move if part of Xref resolved
• CONVERTFROMPRJDATA changes half coupling incorrectly resolved
• Elbowlet projections are now calculated correctly for any radius elbow.
• Have CHANGESPEC look at rating also Mating valve/flange rating is now considered when using CHANGESPEC when multiple flange options are available.
• CADWorx Restraints showing up in 2DREP – 2DREP solids only option has been updated to eliminate 2D restraint symbols.
• Custom Data Updates
• Spec View Palette updated to show long description even if Reduction Size not set.
• Clash View Palette updated to fix ignore Xref’s checkbox.
• Nip-O-Let component catalog thumbnail has been update.
• BOMEXPORT Accumulation for Mitered Elbows
• Angle valve SKEY can now be used with User Shapes.
• Added ability to attach Plant User Shapes to Equipment Nozzles
• CONVERTFROMPRJDATA has been fixed in regards to bolts
• DiscontinuityView now detecting all “Unconnected” flanges
• Automatic bolts coming in on the wrong line number corrected
• Fixed Auto bolt and Line Number issue in regards to gaskets.
• Fixed issue with Cut/Paste on component nozzle
• Fixed issue with right-click Cut/Paste on Equipment nozzle has been fixed.
  Fixed ELEMENT component and ISO discontinuity issue
• Fixed REASSOCIATEMODEL Command and Skewed Piping
• Fixed issue with Usershapes losing Endtypes and causing disconnects in Isogen
• REPLACEPIPESUPPORT command has been enhanced to dynamically update pipe support assembly listing when new support assemblies are added during the session.
• Generic Attach created cannot use “GCE” command fixed
• Fixed issue causing component list description for reducers to reflect Tee descriptions when Branch Table rule permits only Tee + Reducer at current main by branch size has been fixed.
• Fixed False Positive Command Line Error “Could not open project spec file” even when PRJ file was loaded fine has been removed.
• Fixed issue where SKEY to be ignored when IDENTIFIER is PIPE
• Fixed issue where Gasket & Bolt weights not included in C2OUT
• Fixed issue causing data table weight for Double Angle being doubled on placement has been fixed.
• Fixed issue where Continuation Graphic setting produced incorrect Isometrics
• Fixed issue where BOMEXPORT command unable to create output file if  foot mark (‘) in custom field text
• Fixed issue where custom pipe support assembly stored in the model was missing component weight
• Enhanced product to allow Custom Field data to export to SQL server DB.
• Fixed issue preventing “Save to Model” on pipe support assemblies in some cases.
• Fixed issue preventing REPLACEPIPESUPPORT command from executing against pipe support assemblies previously updated using the REGENERATEPIPESUPPORT command
• Fixed issue causing “Existing” option to be disabled when GCE is used to change line number on a selection set containing both “Existing” and non-“Existing” components has been fixed.
• Fixed issue where you are unable to select components in CADWorx IP in some cases

Please note that the complete document can be found on Smart Support.

Our CAESAR II Support group has been developing new training content for the site.  Below are some of the CAESAR II Training Videos Recent Additions to our CAESAR II Training Video Library:

CAESAR II: Smart Modeling and Modification – Using Duplicate, Break and Rotate

Sometimes multiple elements have the same characteristics; it could be that they all have the same restraints, lengths, or are all on the same slope. CAESAR II makes it easy to create and modify models with similar characteristics. In this video, I follow the situation where I need to update my model to slope a line of pipe that has already been created. I show how to start the model from the beginning, adding the slope to my elements, using the duplicate and break feature. Towards the end, the rotate feature is used to modify the already existing model to have the slope, and also changes the direction of the restraints, displacements, and uniform loads. Although this video follows one situation, the features shown are useful to anybody who will be creating or updating models with elements that have similar characteristics. 

CAESAR II: Propagating Properties

The properties that CAESAR II carries forward to following elements can be confusing. This video shows which properties are being copied over to the following elements. Uniform Loads, Wind/Wave loads, and Allowable Stress are also discussed, making users aware of the different ways CAESAR II displays properties that have been activated. The graphic settings for quickly viewing the different properties of the model is shown. To make changes to the model, the list feature is also used to see where changes are being applied to, as well as making quick changes throughout the model.

CAESAR II – How To Add Displacements

This video discusses how to add displacements in CAESAR II. Displacements in CAESAR II are sometimes not what you might expect. This video clarifies some misconceptions of displacements. A simple cantilever beam example is used to display how displacements affect the model. Other methods of using displacements are also discussed, such as using displacements as an anchor, as a moving anchor, and understanding fixed and free vectors.

CAESAR II – Expansion Joint Modeling- Calculating Stiffnesses

This video discusses how to input stiffnesses in the Expansion Joint feature. Sometimes manufacturers do not provide all the needed information to model expansion joints in CAESAR II; this video provides equations to calculate the Translational and Bending stiffnesses.  A quick overview of the Axial, Translational, Bending, and Torsional stiffness is given. To verify accuracy, a comparison is made between the Expansion Joint Modeler and the calculated stiffnesses.

CAESAR II – API 610 Nozzle Limit Check

CAESAR II has the ability to do a “first run pass” per API 610 for piping loads and moments. This video explains the correct way to use the Nozzle Limit Check in CAESAR II. The following topics are discussed:
• Comparison Method
• Setting up the Reference Vector
• Explanation of Axis, Forces and Moments

This video also discusses how to read the API 610 files CAESAR II uses to compare the loads and moments. A comparison between the Nozzle Limit Check Report and the API 610 file is made to give a better understanding of what forces and moments are being compared and how CAESAR II selects table data.

CAESAR II – Expansion Joint Modeling- Calculating Stiffnesses

This video discusses how to input stiffnesses in the Expansion Joint feature. Sometimes manufacturers do not provide all the needed information to model expansion joints in CAESAR II; this video provides equations to calculate the Translational and Bending stiffnesses.  A quick overview of the Axial, Translational, Bending, and Torsional stiffness is given. To verify accuracy, a comparison is made between the Expansion Joint Modeler and the calculated stiffnesses.

The Intergraph Process, Power & Marine support team has posted Hot Fix Pack 4 (08.00.00.5604) for CAESAR II Version 08.00.00.5600. This Hot Fix is now available for download from Intergraph’s Smart Support System.

To access this Download from the Intergraph Smart Support:

1. Log on to Intergraph’s Smart Support web at https://smartsupport.intergraph.com/
2. Select View Downloads
3. Select CAESAR II.
4. Select Service Packs and Fixes.
5. Select the download icon or the file link of the Hot Fix.
6. Follow the instructions in the PDF document for installation instructions.

If you have trouble accessing this download or need further information, please send us an email us at support@ecedesign.com and we will be happy to assist you.

CAESAR II 2016 Hotfix 4 (08.00.00.5604) contains the following fixes:

Fixed an issue regarding import data on the EJMA Expansion Joint Rating dialog box. Previously, when you clicked Get Data From Input File on the Geometry tab of the EJMA Expansion Joint Rating dialog box, the software populated data for all fields except Effective Diameter. The software now imports all the necessary data from the input file. 

Fixed an issue in which report data did not display on the Restraint Summary report in the Static Output Processor. Previously, if you performed a Harmonic dynamic analysis, the Restraint Summary report did not contain any harmonics summary data. The issue is now resolved. 

Fixed an issue in which the software truncated load type multipliers in the Static Analysis – Load Case Editor to integer values in some situations. For example, in the load case 0.1W + 0.2T1 + P1, the software converted the load case to 0.1W + 0T1 + P1. This caused the results to vary greatly from user expectations. The software no longer truncates or changes multiplier values in load cases.

Fixed an issue where the software displayed an incorrect prompt regarding running a version of CAESAR II that was released more than two years ago. This prompt displayed in CAESAR II 2016 (version 8.0), which is less than two years old. The prompt was removed. 

Resolved a licensing issue when you launched NozzlePRO from the CAESAR II main menu. The software successfully opened, but later put the user into demo mode. If you have an Intergraph CAS NozzlePRO license and click NozzlePRO in the main menu, the software now opens the third-party software and you have full capabilities in the program. 

Disabled the Search tab in the online help due to an issue that causes the software to unexpectedly quit. This issue will be researched and the Search tab re-enabled when the problem has been resolved.

The Intergraph Process, Power & Marine support team has posted Hot Fix Pack 3 (HF1-HF3) for CAESAR II Version 08.00.00.5600. This Hot Fix is now available for download from Intergraph’s Smart Support System.

To access this Download from the Intergraph Smart Support:

1. Log on to Intergraph’s Smart Support web at https://smartsupport.intergraph.com/
2. Select View Downloads
3. Select CAESAR II.
4. Select Service Packs and Fixes.
5. Select the download icon or the file link of the Hot Fix.

If you have trouble accessing this download or need further information, please send us an email us at support@ecedesign.com and we will be happy to assist you.

CAESAR II 2016 Hot Fix 3 Description

CAESAR II 2016, Hotfix 3 updates the wind pressure units that display on the Wind Loads tab of the Static Analysis – Load Case Editor. Previously, when you selected the Wind Pressure vs Elevation option in Select Wind Code/Profile and Year, the software displayed Pressure in internal pressure units, though the software used wind load pressure units in its calculations. For example, if you used English units, the software displayed Pressure as lb./sq.in, instead of lb./sq.ft. The software now correctly displays wind load pressure units in Pressure.

This hotfix affects units displayed on the Static Analysis – Load Case Editor. However, you should also review jobs including wind pressure in CAESAR II 2016 (8.0) to ensure you entered the appropriate units. You can generate the Miscellaneous Data output report, and then select Wind in the Miscellaneous Data Options to verify the wind pressure values used in the calculation.

All,

There are some interesting new features when using the CADWorx 2016 Specification Editor.

One of the first things to note is that when opening an existing catalog, you will be prompted to either Upgrade the catalog or to Save a backup and Upgrade.

 

If you still have jobs using previous versions of the catalog (i.e. PRJ files linked to the catalog) it is highly recommended that you Save the backup and upgrade so that you can proceed with implementing CADWorx 2016 on upcoming jobs and Project (PRJ) files.

Once the catalog has been upgraded there is no path backwards, in other words there is no save as function to make it useable with older PRJ files.

When working with Project files (PRJ) you now have an option moving forward to Save As. This gives you the option of saving an existing PRJ, or newly created PRJ, to either the 2016 format (the default) or as either a 2015 or 2014 format project file.

 

Additionally, you now have the ability to assign various end types to components in your specs. This will no longer cause ProgramCode 0000 condition, preventing placement of these components. This enhancement now supports any combination needed.

A brief video covering this topic can be found here.