v18.0 now available

Promise made. Promises kept.  We’re committed to quarterly releases of meaningful feature and functionality enhancements.  That commitment continues on with the v18.0 release of PIPE-FLO.

Highlights include:

• Build models faster by importing piping structure
  • See Knowledge Base article for more information
    
  • Import from PCF (Piping Component File)
    
    • PCF file can be exported by various CAD software packages
    • Import pipe sizes, lengths and elevations
    • Import pipe bends, valves, tees
    • Original data kept under Notes section of pipe
• Create devices via import from CSV file
  
  • Import from known XYZ coordinates
• Importing creates scale model in isometric view
  • • Change import rotation under Preferences dialogue
    • Scale can be adjusted after import using the Scale System option in Tools menu
• Added tools for model cleanup
  • Merge Pipe tool
    • Each component in PCF file imports as separate device
    • Merge Pipe tool combines pipes of same size with same elevation
    • Increases calculation speed for large models
  • Delete Isolated Nodes tool
    • PCF files can bring in extra data and irrelevant components
    • This clears off all nodes on model with no connections
• Valves & Fittings update
  • Names now displayed on Flo Sheet for easier communication
  • Number of fittings now displayed on Flo Sheet when more than one installed
• Recent Files Changes
  • List now holds up to 40 recent files and has button to clear list
• Added dimension to Duct Geometry Display
• New message to help troubleshoot systems with supercritical fluids