This is the one I've been waiting for. It makes beautiful sense and streamlines the whole process. I almost applauded once or twice. Congratulations - good work!
Tom Green - CTI
Version 2.000
Version 2.010
Version 2.100
Version 2.104
Version 2.105
Version 2.106
Version 2.107
Version 2.109
Version 2.110
pipe 2006 V 3.000
Version 3.006
Version 3.011
Pipe2008 Part1
Pipe 2008 Part2
Pipe 2008 v 4.102
Overview
For a breakdown of specialized features associated with individual models, see each model entry under "Pipe2000 :"
Pipe2000 Overall Features List for Graphical Interface
Features added in Pipe2000 Version 2.000
Water Quality Calibration (Pro version only)
Skeletonization (Pro version only)
Flushing
Pipe Labels with Angled Text
Sort Numerically
Vacuum Breaker
Pump Curves - multiple curves, efficiency, speed plotting
Conversion Utilities: EPANET, WaterCAD, Surge5.
Upgradable Hardware Lock
Operational Control Settings
Additional Units
Print Map Screen to BMP File
Capture Results Graphs to BMP
Tools - Select Pump File
Features added in Version 2.010
Copy and Paste Pipes and Nodes
User-defined Library elements (loss elements, BFPs, etc.)
Edit/Delete Intermediate Nodes
Label Size, Position and Color
Option to show or not show text in AutoCAD background
Report Font is Saved
Tools - Spike Track (Surge)
Features added in Version 2.100
Report flows as positive regardless of flow direction
Use fireflow with minimum pressure, or a hydrant with or without a hose to calculate fire flows at hydrants or junctions
Pump Curves set axes, print/save to BMP or clipboard
Efficiency and speed improvements in printing
Print Preview
Legend, title, distance scale and frame options for the map
Temperature Dependant Liquid Analysis (Pipe2000 : KYPipe Professional Version)
Profile animation, axis labeling, save to BMP/print/copy to clipboard, font size, travel time, and legend, and more
Compare previous and current results in graphs and tables
Active valve resistance as Cv (valve coefficient) or R
Select one of last 5 previously-opened files to open
Save without results
Delete unneccessary files
Tools - Bladder Pre-Charge (Surge- Hose and Nozzle Constants
Improved Background file display capabilities
Features added in Version 2.104
Print to Scale
Faster on networks
Features added in Version 2.105
Improved Error Checking
Improved Profile features
Print with Current Printer Settings
Active Valve improvements
Saving Pipeline Profiles
Option to set default sprinkler data in the Simulation Specs screen
Tools-Air Slam Pressure Surge-Modulating (Regulating) Valve- Profile Import-Residual Pressure Adjustment
Features added in Version 2.106
Hide and unhide labels with single keystroke
Additional Map Legend options
Contours, Pipe and Node Emphasis now have 12 values instead of 5
Additional Pipe Profile options
Features added in Version 2.107
On Results graph, under Setup, ability to change graph colors
Ability to define the curve created for rated pumps
Under System Data | Preferences, an alternate pan method had been added
Additional sprinkler data available for fire sprinkler systems in KYPipe (System Data | Preferences | Sprinkler 2)
Under Edit in the main menu, option to select all pipes or select all nodes.
Features added in Version 2.109
Pumps have optional internal check valves
'Fixed2' mode (click on the Fixed button twice). In Fixed2 mode pipe and nodes can be added to the system but node locations cannot be changed
Group Select/Group Change/Labels for Pump ID
Group Select/Labels for Static Head: this is based on a reference value defined in System Data/Preferences
Features added in Version 2.110
Volume calculation in the inventory/cost analysis had been added
Features added in Pipe2006
Superheat will be a new Pipe2000: Steam option
Remote analysis for sprinklers in KYPipe
Required capacity for sprinklers in KYPipe
Sprinkler summary and supply plot in KYPipe
Animate map over time
Profile animate can be made into an AVI (movie) file
Locate Pressure zone, includes emphasis options
Find and purge parallel pipes
Calculate (equivalent) Branch Diameters (Rural)
Emphasize pumps - off, on, or stalled
Pump Select Tool - match data with existing pumps
Undo/redo for 3 levels of map changes
'Sprinkler 2' features for KYPipe (Outside hose, etc.)
Turbines and Wicket Gates for Surge
Sprinkler report option for KYPipe
Screen Capture of map
North arrow symbol on map
Report Printing options expanded
Logos in map legend, and on reports
ESFR remote sprinkler area analysis for KYPipe and GoFlow
KYPipe analysis for GoFlow, including changes
Features added in Pipe2006 3.006
Up to 499 pumps or loss elements for KYPipe
Show Backgrounds - under 'View' in main menu, toggles background maps on and off
Show Everything - under 'View' in main menu, toggles all of the 'Show..' options.
Help Screens - available on map for Tanks and SDOs
Saved Views - under View, can save and load up to 7 different map views.
Inventory/Cost - for group selected pipes and nodes.
View Previous Results for Surge
For pump output, 'o-' and 'i-' prefixes appear differentiate between inlet and outlet side.
Minimize During Surge Analysis
A new routine allows user to add check valves upon opening file for first time in updated version
Up to 500 sets of EPS results (available in 3.000)
Up to 6000 sets of Surge results (available in 3.000)
Pipe2006 P2K files are smaller (save without results)
Pipe2006 runs an analysis from about 5% to 300% faster than V2 (available in 3.000).
Pipe2006 displays results graphs, labels and contours faster than V2 (available in 3.000)
Features added in Pipe2006 3.006
Improved AutoFill for node contours
Volume calculation in the inventory/cost analysis
Features added in Pipe2008 (Part 1)
Pushpin - Ability to attach Notes to the map (All)
Pipe2008: SWMM (Storm Water) now available
Units help hover buttons. Hover the mouse for units hints (All Engines)
LPS Tanks with pressure switches and inflow demand pattern (KYPipe and Surge)
Hydropnuematic tank - pump and tank combined uses air pressure to supply pressure to move water out of tank (KYPipe and Surge)
Demand patterns for tank inflows (KYPipe, Surge)
Ability to turn CAD layers on/off in backgrounds (All Engines)
Add/remove check valves with group edit. (KYPipe, Surge)
Copy/paste pump and tank shape IDs (All)
Group edit/select multiple and regular junction demands/demand types.
Features added in Pipe2008 (Part 2)
Improved print backgrounds (All Engines)
Calibration wizard (KYPipe)
250 sets of results available for Gas, Steam, and SWMM
Pipe2006/2008 New gradients on contours (All)
Pipe2006/2008 - Contours may be accessed from main menu (All Engines)
Pipe2006/2008 - For Multiple Demand Types labels, display demand totals and lists (All Engines)
Under Edit | Copy Map to Clipboard
Save report as doc file.
Edit | Copy can now copy/paste part of the report.
Significantly reduced file size.
NFPA color coding – Emphasizes the hydrants.
EPANET export without having to run Quality analysis.
Features added in Pipe2008 v 4.102
Improved Professional Features (AutoCAD and GIS import/export)
Save and load Contour and Emphasis data
Added Contour options (Main Menu)
Merge Pipe Schedule feature
Laying out node, R or L click a second time (same location) node will not be automatically made into intermediate node if it is in-line.
Fixed Mode is now independent (Group Mode and Fixed Mode may be on at the same time)
More than 10 lines may be placed in the Simulation Memo (System Data | Other, KYPipe only)
Project information under System Data | Preferences for fire sprinkler supply plots (KYPipe, GoFlow)
Eliminates the message "Keylok not found"