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CAESAR II Users Guide

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Main window Interfaces tab: CAD > Import PCF

Opens the PCF Interface dialog box, processes one or more piping component (.pcf) files, and then generates a CAESAR II piping input model file from the converted data.

The goal of the conversion process is:

  • To create a CAESAR II model that is complete, ready to run, and contains no errors.

  • To provide a method for stress engineers to quickly and accurately collect data.

The .pcf file format is a standard drawing exchange format developed by Alias Ltd. A .pcf is a flat ASCII text file containing detailed information about the piping system components extracted from a CAD system. For more information on the format of the .pcf and its capabilities, contact Alias. For information on editing ASCII text, see ASCII Text File Rules.

  • You can use Import PCF to add files multiple times. You can also use Advanced PCF Import (APCF) in Classic Piping Input. For more information, see Advanced PCF Import (APCF).

  • The Intergraph Smart3D PCF and the PCF menu options in the External Interfaces menu operate the same.