You can use text files in multiple locations in CAESAR II for importing data. You must follow ASCII text standards to create an ASCII-compliant file that the software can successfully read.
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Do not use special characters.
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Do not use TAB because it is a special character. Instead, use SPACE multiple times.
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Use a decimal point with all numeric values. Numeric values are real, floating-point values.
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Use exponential notation when necessary.
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Neatly arrange columns of data using spaces. This is not required for ASCII text, but makes the data readable. The software ignores the extra spaces during import.
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To add comments, start a line with *.
CAESAR II supports importing the following text files:
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Piping component (.pcf). For more information, see Import PCF.
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Displacements (.disp). For more information, see Import/Export Displacements from File.
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Fatigue analysis (.fat). For more information, see Fatigue Analysis of Piping Systems and Creating a .fat File.
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Spectrum data. For more information, see Enter/Edit Spectrum Data.
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CADWorx valve and flange database (.vhd). For more information, see Valve Flange Database.
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Structural steel (.str). For more information, see Structural Steel Modeler and Structural Steel Example #2.
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Fiberglass reinforced pipe property data. For more information, see FRP Property Data File.
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CAESAR II Neutral File (.cii).
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Piping external interface (.frc). For more information, see AFT IMPULSE, PIPENET, LIQT, and FlowMaster.
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Pipeplus external interface (.pnf). For more information, see Pipeplus.
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Print format (.inp). For more information, see Print.