Advance Steel 2017 Released

Autodesk has recently released the latest 2017 version of Advance Steel, their flagship Structural Modelling and Detailing solution, based on AutoCAD. Customers that are current with Subscription/Maintenance can access this latest version from their Autodesk Account.

Some of the new features include updated modelling and connection tools, enhancements to Documentation Bill of Material Templates and improved integration with other solutions.

For more information, see the link below.

Whats New in Advance Steel Premium 2017

Should you require any further information, please contact nmichel@chempute.com

Advance Steel Technical Checking Tolerances

Along with a Clash Check utility, Advance Steel Premium has an additional model validation tool that allows users to check if Bolts/Holes are too close to an objects edge or too close to each other. This assists the User in avoiding Tearout Stress later on site.

These minimum and maximum distances can often be slightly different from country to country and can even very from project to project as well. Advance Steel allows Users to completely control the tolerances for Technical Checking, ensuring that this utility validates the model as per a User's company preference.

The following tolerances can be configured for the Technical Checking utility:

• Edge Distances in X Orientation.
• Edge Distances in Y Orientation.
• Maximum Edge Distance for Holes.
• Maximum Intermediate Distance for Holes.
• Minimum Edge Distance Factor for Holes.
• Minimum Intermediate Distance Factor for Holes.
• Maximum Edge Distance for Holes.
• Minimum Edge Distance Factor for Holes.

Please follow the link below to download a PDF Tutorial on how to configure these tolerances in Management Tools

Changing Minimum Edge Distance and Hole to Hole Distance Tolerances FAQ

Should you require any further information please contact nmichel@chempute.com

CAESAR II Advanced Statics Pipe Stress Analysis Training Course

Chempute Software is hosting a CAESAR II Advanced Statics Pipe Stress Analysis Training Course that addresses Advanced Statics and Dynamic Analysis topics

Previous experience in Pipe Stress Analysis, plus experience in using CAESAR, or attendance of the Basic Statics Analysis Course is required. Persons attending the training should expect to leave the course with an advanced working knowledge of CAESAR II, and pipe flexibility analysis.

Course Name:         CAESAR II – Pipe Stress Analysis - Advanced Statics

Duration:                 5-days

CPD Points :           5 (Course Accreditation No: SAIMechE 0786-10/17)

Dates:                     16-20 May, 2016

Course Times:         8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m.

Location:                 Chempute Software, Unit G14, Pinewood Square, Pinewood Office                                                   Park, 33 Riley Road, Woodmead, Sandton

Trainer:                   Alan Stewart

Should you be interested in attending, please follow the link below to register.

Caesar II Advanced Statics Registration Form

Creating Prefix Configuration Profiles in Advance Steel Premium

Advance Steel Premium allows Users to create different Prefix Assignment Profiles for the User's different customer requirements.

This means that Users can ensure that Prefix Configuration Standards for their customers can be quickly applied without having to reconfigure the entire Prefix Configuration with every new project.

Prefix Assignment Profiles can easily be created and switched between, just before the numbering process takes place.

Please follow the link below to download a PDF Tutorial on how to create Prefix Configuration Profiles in Advance Steel Premium.

Using Different Prefix Assignment Configuration Profiles for Different Clients FAQ.pdf

Should you have an further queries please contact nmichel@chempute.com

CAESAR II 2016 Hotfix 4 Released

Hotfix 4 for Caesar II 2016 has recently been released. This update includes a number of functional fixes. This can be downloaded from the Smart Support Website.

https://smartsupport1.intergraph.com

CADWorx 2016 SP 1 Released

Service Pack 1 for CADWorx 2016 was recently released by Intergraph. This update includes a number of functional enhancements. This can be downloaded from the Smart Support Website.

https://smartsupport1.intergraph.com

Creating a Ubolt Channel T Post using the CADWorx 2016 Support Assembly Modeler

With the release of CADWorx 2016 came a new feature, a 3D Intelligent Pipe Support Modeler which is available from the 3D Pipe Support Palette. This utility allows Users to model 3D Intelligent Pipe Support Assemblies live within the 3D Model. 

These Pipe Support Assemblies can then be saved back into the CADWorx Specification Project File at the click of a button, allowing Users to reuse previously modeled Supports on other projects.

The Lengths and Sizes of these dynamic supports can be edited upon insertion and dynamic connection points adjust, ensuring that components are still assembled in the correct position when these adjustments are made. 

These supports can also be edited after placement 

Long and Short Description Schema can also built up using fields to ensure that component Long Descriptions are also automatically updated when component sizes change.

Please follow the link below to download a PDF Tutorial on how to create an example Ubolt Channel T Post using the CADWorx 2016 Support Assembly Modeler.

Creating a Ubolt Channel T Post using the CADWorx 2016 Support Assembly Modeller FAQ.pdf

Should you have any further queries please contact nmichel@chempute.com