New in Version 7
New & Improved Microsoft Excel Integration
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Improved keyword based method for importing model changes from an Excel Worksheet
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Use the included template Worksheet to quickly and easily define model changes
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Change multiple scenarios at once
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For a detailed description see Importing From Excel
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New feature for directly exporting specified Output data to new or existing Excel Workbooks.
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Export only the data that is desired - no need to sort through unnecessary data
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Specify exactly where the data will end up - insert data into a pre-formatted Workbook
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Automatically export after a model run
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Export data from multiple scenarios with a batch run
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For a detailed description see Exporting To Excel
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New Isometric Drawing Mode
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New Isometric Pipe Drawing Mode
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Show and Snap to an isometric grid on the Workspace
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View models in an intuitive "3D" layout, and easily build from existing isometric drawings
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NIST REFPROP Fluid Database Now Included
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Over 150 fluids from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Reference Fluid Thermodynamic and Transport Properties Database (REFPROP) Version 10
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Select a NIST REFPROP fluid directly in System Properties
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Use accurate and complete fluid information in your models without the need to locate and enter fluid properties manually
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Improved Compressor/Fan Window
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New Fan Model
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Clarifies the specification of fans
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Includes Fan Curve and Sizing options
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New Positive Displacement Compressor Model
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Clarifies the specification of Positive Displacement Compressors
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Added Compressor Curve and Sizing Analysis Types to Centrifugal Compressor Model
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Clarifies required data and model intention
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For a detailed description see Compressor/Fan Properties Window
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New Thermal Models
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Two new Heat Transfer Models for Pipes
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Convective Heat Transfer With Heat Tracing - model the addition of heat between a pipe wall and an insulation layer
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Buried Pipe - model the thermal effects of burying a pipe
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Calculate a Forced Convection Coefficient from ambient fluid velocity and temperature with the Churchill-Bernstein correlation
Improved Startup Window
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Improvements to the capability and usability of the Startup Window
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Set modeling preferences including - active modules, working fluid, units, language, 2D or Isometric drawing mode, and default pipe material
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Displayed units can now be easily refined by selecting Common Units and Industry-Specific Units
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New Integration with Common Piping Layout formats
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Save modeling time by importing existing Piping Layouts from various neutral file types
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Import CAESAR II Neutal Files (.cii)
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Import Piping Component Files (.pcf)
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Import and Export EPANET Files (.inp)
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These common file formats are generated from many common engineering programs such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, SmartPlant, PDS, CadWorx, and many more.
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Updated Standards
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Output displays Applied Standards - standards that were used in calculation of model results
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Relief Valve loss can be specified with Designation Size per API 526 - Flanged Steel Pressure Relief Valves
More Improvements
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General
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Many new default Pipe Materials
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Control Valve setting for Always Control (Never Fail) can be set to a default to off
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Increased the loading speed for large models
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Workspace
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The Workspace background color can be changed based on the level of the current scenario - additional levels have been added
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Annotation background opacity can be changed
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New keyboard shortcuts to zoom (CTRL + +/-) and pan (CTRL + arrow keys) the Workspace
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Full Scenario Path Name can be copied to clipboard by right-clicking a scenario
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Selection box visually indicates the behavior of the selection - select everything intersecting (right to left) or only objects completely inside (left to right)
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Pipes with Fittings & Losses defined now display a special character next to their number (default of &)
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Output
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Design Alerts can be created directly from the Output by right-clicking on a result - immediately select the appropriate object and parameter.
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Model Data
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Quickly locate a specific object on the Workspace by right-clicking the item in Model Data
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Added additional parameters such as insulation thickness
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Visual Report
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Reworked Display Option controls for Pipes and Junctions in Visual Report Control
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