Create, Open and Save Project File

Create a New Project File

To make a new file, use File > New or the toolbar icon.

The following types of files can be created:

• Piping - piping stress and flexibility analysis (see Start-Base)

• Elements - analysis of individual piping elements (see Start-Elements)

• Project life - resource (service life) analysis taking into account fatigue failure and corrosion wear for steel process piping (see Start-Resource)

• Bends - analysis of polymer and corrugated steel bends

• Equipment stub-in node stiffness - equipment nozzle stub-in node flexibility analysis

• Minimum thickness - minimum thickness analysis for pipes and fittings

Open an Existing Project File

To open an existing file, use File > Open or the toolbar icon.

Select the desired file in the open file dialog and press "Open". To preview the piping, select "Preview".

Save the Project File

To save changes in the current project, use File > Save or the toolbar icon.

To save the file under a different name, use  File > Save as