M. To import a piping model
- From within Bentley AutoPIPE, export the pipe stress model using the PipeLink utility.
- Open a corresponding model in STAAD.Pro.
- Select the Piping workflow. The Piping ribbon tab and pages open.
- Either: An Open dialog opens with the Files of type filter set for PipeLink files.
- Select the PipeLink file created from AutoPIPE in the Files list box.
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Click
Open.
A message dialog displays the status of the file import process.
Note: If clashes are detected when importing, then the Merging Support Connection dialog opens. This is used to specify if either the imported or local data should be used. - Click OK to dismiss the dialog. The Support Connection Wizard opens.