Importing a Prokon CIS/2 File into Advance Steel 2011

Advance Steel 2011 has the ability to import the universal steel CIS/2 (*stp) format file. This format of file can be exported from many different programs such as Prokon, however with that said in order for Advance Steel to import the Prokon file successfully, a few manual modifications need to be made to the CIS/2 (*stp) file.

Once a (*stp) file has been exported by Prokon, trying to import it will result in the following error message.

To ensure that Advance Steel imports the file correctly double click on the (*stp) file as seen below.

In order to edit this (*stp) file, it needs to be opened using Notepad as seen below.

 

The symbols that are causing the conflict now need to be corrected. There are three "$" signs in the "Header" section of the (*stp) file that need to be modified as seen below.

 

These symbols are missing a few symbols and need to be edited to reflect ('$') for each symbol. Once completed the (*stp) file should be modified as seen below.




Close and save the (*stp) file. Use the "Import CIS/2" command in Advance Steel 2011 to import the modified (*stp) file


 

In the "Used Application" dialogue box select "Advance Steel" and click "OK.


 

 In the "Section Conversion" the user will now need to map Prokon sections to Advance Steel sections. This will only need to be done once for each type of section. Advance Steel 2011 will store the mapping settings in the GTCMapping2011.mdb database file and automatically use these settings to map the same sections in future.


 

Once mapped correctly the Prokon CIS/2 (*stp) file will be imported successfully.

Should you have any further queries or require any further information regarding this please contact nmichel@chempute.com

CADWorx Reinstatement Program Phase 2

Intergraph and Chempute Software are inviting you to participate in Phase 2 of our CADWorx Reinstatement Program, which will allow any existing CADWorx Plant or CADWorx P&ID users to upgrade to the latest version of CADWorx Plant or P&ID Professional for up to 70% off the purchase price of the software (plus maintenance). 

This offer can be applied to any valid seats of CADWorx Plant Professional, CADWorx Plant, CADWorx P&ID Professional, CADWorx P&ID and even CADWorx/PIPE , regardless of version!

Please note that you must have the original CADWorx Dongle to apply.

Should you require a formal quotation regarding this please send your request through to sales@chempute.com

Advance BIM Solutions Web Demonstrations

Graitec are hosting a number of web demonstrations on Tuesday, 25th October 2011, Wednesday 26th October 2011 and Thursday the 27th October 2011. These will demonstrate how Graitec Advance BIM Solutions can automate the entire structural design process, from engineering design to detailing and fabrication, increasing productivity and saving you a great deal of time and money.

If you are interested in attending these web demonstrations, select at a convenient time for you to view the demonstration/s and register using the links below.

Advance Steel:     Tuesday, 25th October 2011.

Philippe Bonneau

From 9:00 am to 9:30 am  CEST

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/341152822

From 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm CEST
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/170833526 

Advance Concrete:     Wednesday, 26th October 2011.

Hervé Delfosse

From 9:00 am to 9:30 am  CEST
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/392707454 

From 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm CEST
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/999168030 

Advance Design:     Thursday, 27th October 2011.

Joseph Païs

From 9:00 am to 9:30 am  CEST
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/319135462 

From 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm CEST
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/212298606 

For more information please contact us at nmichel@chempute.com

AFT Platinum Pipe Award

I would like to draw your attention to the 2011 AFT Platinum Pipe Award. This award “recognizes excellence in piping and ducting system modeling using AFT software.”

There are three categories to which you can submit your project:

·         Use of software features
·         Model creativity/appearance
·         Correlation to test/field data

The prize is two software licenses for the winning entry in each category (one to the company and one to the individual). The license awards will be of the same type used to enter the contest.

For more information about the award and entry details please see the AFT website (www.aft.com), or use the direct link (http://www.aft.com/2011-platinum-pipe-award). Please note that entries close on the 1^st November 2011. Winners will be announced on the 30^th December 2011.