Main window ribbon: Home > Setup > Materials
Main window ribbon: Utilities > Tools > Materials
Opens the Material Database Editor where you define the physical properties and code-dependent allowable stresses for more than 500 materials. You can edit and manage the delivered materials data, as well as create new materials.
The Material Database Editor does not modify the data in the material database delivered with CAESAR II. The software saves any changes that you make to a secondary database, which, by default, is named umat1.umd and is located in the System Folder. You can specify a different secondary database using the User Material Database Filename in the Configuration Editor. This setup allows you to use multiple custom database files on a single system.
When adding new material to the database, you must add at least two records in the Material Database Editor. The first record saves the new material using the All Codes option of Applicable Piping Code. CAESAR II uses the All Codes option, without defining Allowable Stress, to populate the Material list in the Classic Piping Input Dialog. You can add subsequent records for the same material to address additional piping codes and identify the allowable stresses for each piping code.
Material Database Editor Toolbar
The Material Database Editor toolbar displays icons for commonly used commands.
Prints the materials data for every material in the entire material database.
Print Preview
Displays a preview of the printed output.
Cut
Removes the selected data from its current location and places a copy on the clipboard.
Copy
Creates a copy of the selected data and places it on the clipboard.
Paste
Places a copy of the clipboard contents in the specified location.
Clear Screen to Add
Saves the current editor window contents, and then clears the screen so you can add a new material.
Edit a Material
Allows you to edit a material item in the database. Opens the Material Selection Dialog.
Delete a Material
Deletes the material from the database.
Save Material
Saves the changes made to the current material item.
Print the Current Material
Prints only the materials data for the current material item.
File > Consistency Check
Opens the Database Status Dialog.
You must check material allowable stresses and other physical property data for the particular code being used. While Hexagon PPM makes every attempt to keep the material database up-to-date, the codes are subject to change frequently, and the accuracy of the database is not guaranteed.
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