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Problem Statement: In the Demand Manager (DM) CAP, the date format for the Demand Uncertainty screen does not use the date format selected in the MIMI session control options (see screenshot below).
What setting is used for formatting those dates? | Solution: The IPDATEFMT setting (Time Effective Date Format [DATEFMTS Entry]) in the Application Data control table APPDATA allows you to configure the date format to use to create the Demand Uncertainty.
This is separate from the date format in DM because it is possible that the DM user would be using one date format, but that the export would need to be in a different date format.
Keywords:
References: None |
Problem Statement: When I attempt to run my Aspen Icarus Custom reports, I get an 'Import Error - The specified project location does not exist or is invalid. Please check the project path and project files. Aspen Icarus Reporter will be shut down.
What happened, and what do I do to fix this problem? | Solution: This problem only happens when you have written custom reports using the reports.mdb, Icarus_User.mdb and Excel template files, or if the path locations locations were changed in Preferences causing the Icarus Reporter to look for these files in the wrong location.
It could also be that the user may be unaware that their Icarus_User.mdb file has been modified to read a reports.mdb file that does not exist or is invalid.
First:
Check to make sure that you are using the correct reports.mdb file, and that it is located in the correct directory.
Many times, an incorrect reports.mdb file was being used, which resulted in the error message, especially if changes made to the Icarus_User.mdb file references a specific PATH to the reports.mdb file.
Next:
Check to make sure that the locations of your custom files are in the right directories. The default locations for these customized files is different in v2006 than in v2004.2. Please seeSolution document 121110, which describes the new location for these files in v2006 as opposed to v2004.2 and before.
Finally:
If the problem still exists, please send an e-mail to [email protected] with the following information:
1. Provide us with the location of the custom files in v2004.2.3?
2. Send us your custom files (Excel template files, Icarus_User.mdb, reports.mdb, etc.). Files attached need to be ZIPPED. (*.mdb files will not go through the AspenTech e-mail system unless they are zipped).
a. The default location for the Excel templates in v2006 is located in the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Data\Reporter\Templates folder.
b. The directory location has changed for the Icarus_User.mdb file. The NEW location for this file is the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Data\Reporter\Database folder.
c. The reports.mdb file is the only file that we cannot tell you where you have it stored. Check your network drive, or hard drive, or other common drive where you may have saved it to.
3. Perform a search on your hard disk for these files to see how many copies of the files appear on your hard drive. Take careful note as to the directories that they are found in. Be sure to send screen shots of each of the file(s) locations.
Keywords: specified, project, location, specified project location, exist, invalid, reports.mdb, custom reports, report, import, error, import error
References: None |
Problem Statement: I am getting an error message when I try to run reports:
Error -2147217865: The Microsoft Jet engine cannot find the input table or query '?'.
Typically this error occurs when custom reports are being run.
This message can occur either because of:
1. Incorrect characters or symbols used in the project and/or scenario name,
2. That Microsoft Access needs to be re-installed, making sure to perform a full, custom installation.
3. There are corrupted Microsoft Operating system or Microsoft Jet files, | Solution: 1. Check to make sure that there are not Incorrect characters or symbols used in the project and/or scenario name. If there are, do a SAVE-AS on the project and save the file as a new project name and scenario name using only the characters allowed.
2. Re-install Microsoft Access, making sure to do a full, custom network installation.
3. If all else fails, try performing a repair on the operating system.
Keywords: Error -2147217865, Microsoft Jet, input table, query
References: None |
Problem Statement: How to set up the fire loop and fire lateral in my utility station? | Solution: You can specify the fire loop or fire lateral from the utility station as buried yard piping component.
We can specify the fire loop and fire lateral in utility piping and utility station model.
Assumptions for the utility model are :
-For each utility station 100 feet each of air, water, steam at 1 inch diameter by default.
-50 feet of condensate return at .75 inch dia.
-One length parameter governs length of all utility headers(2*length of fire water, .5*length for hp steam).
-Firewater is buried.
You specify the fire loop and fire lateral header diameter in the utility model as below:
If you run the installation detail report for that component you will see the fire loop length is in the report under ground piping. It takes the length as double of the length parameter.
If you know the process condition of the utility line of fire loop or fire lateral you can use yard piping model as component.
Keywords: Utility, station, piping, fire loop, fire lateral, fire
References: None |
Problem Statement: When trying to run a Primavera Schedule from within IPM, this error message appears:
Unable to ADD Project DFLT
Schedule DFLT does not exist | Solution: 1. The first thing to do, is make sure that the Primavera Service Pack for v3.0 and 3.1 is applied.
The service pack can be found withSolution document 113041:
http://support.aspentech.com/webteamcgi/SolutionDisplay_view.cgi?key=113041
If the Service pack does not fix the problem, there may be a problem with the P3.ini file. This file is located in the c:\windows or c:\winnt directory on your hard drive...just open up this file using Windows Explorer.
Once the file is open, a change needs to be made to the line called BatchProjLoc, as this statement is probably pointing to the wrong directory.
Change the line so that it points to the x:\p3win\projects folder (or whatever drive letter and path that your P3win directory is installed to).
3. If the above 2 suggestions do not work, please uninstall P3 completely, and reinstall P3 again, remembering to reapply the P3 service pack fromSolution 113041.
Keywords: DFLT, schedule, P3, Primavera, batch loader, failed, batch
References: None |
Problem Statement: Is there a method for field fabrication (on-site crew) of steel similar to pipe fabrication methodology? | Solution: In the ICARUS Technology, we are not fabricating steel in the field. It comes from a steel fabricator. The material cost in our estimates includes the actual material and the fabrication cost.
Keywords: steel
fabrication
References: None |
Problem Statement: It may be necessary to generate costs for components constructed of materials that are not available in Aspen Icarus. | Solution: Run an Aspen Icarus project and determine the cost of a vessel with the same design specs but of a different material, the basis material. Select a basis material from the Aspen Icarus list of available materials that is close to the target material in alloy type and strength. Obtain a quote from a plate material vendor for the cost per unit weight of target material and the basis material. Also obtain densities, strengths from handbooks for the target and basis material.
Calculate, the strength-weight based cost ratio of target material relative to basis material.
Use the vendor shop cost model results for the basis material and the strength-weight based cost ratio to estimate the cost of the vessel made from the target material.
See the attached spreadsheet (containing two worksheets, Revise Materials and Example) for additional information.
Keywords: alternate
component
material
References: None |
Problem Statement: How can I add just a control valve to my yard piping model? | Solution: Use the new yard pipe model from the plant bulks menu (Above grade and buried piping - the second yard piping model) Define the pipe spec's (minimum specifications are the length and diameter). Choose instrumentation from the options menu on the component input form and define the instrumentation loop required fields. Specify the valve by indicating its location as line 0 (zero) which the component (the yard piping) itself. Using the fields at the bottom of the instrumentation loop, delete all the additional items generated by Aspen Icarus Project Manager leaving only the cost of the control valve itself.
Keywords: yard pipe, control valve, pipe
References: None |
Problem Statement: Detailed information on bulk items included for a project component can be identified through the Options menu in the component spec form. However, there are other methods to quickly scan a project and identify the bulk items included. | Solution: In version 11.1, select the Area so that the components are listed in the Main Window. Scan your mouse over the list of components in the Main Window. If bulk items are included for a component, a pop up window will appear showing the bulk items for that component.
With the AES Service pack 1 installed (11.1.1) and later versions, any bulk items will automatically be listed in the list view of the component. Click on the project component in the Project Explorer, and detailed information about the component is displayed in the main window. Included in these attributes is the Installation Bulks added to the component.
In both cases, the bulks are listed with their abbreviation. The abbreviations are shown below:
% Mat'l/Man-hour % Adjustments
+ Mat'l/Man-hour Additions
P Pipe - General Specs
Ps Pipe - Item Details
D Duct
C Civil
S Steel
I Instrumentation
E Electrical
In Insulation
Pt Paint
Keywords: bulk
component
References: None |
Problem Statement: You are getting an error when trying to export the Latest Estimate from your Demand Manager model. The error details are as follows:
E0054CM COMMAND FAILED
SET: RDMPLAN RULE: RDMPLAN COND: <MSAVHFC HWFCST RDMPLAN | Solution: The routine failing when firing the macro MSAVHFC. This macro saves a version of the forecast listed in the set LAGVERS (Forecast Versions). However LAGVERS is empty. In the base DM model there are entries in this set. You must ensure LAGVERS has the correct entries for the macro MSAVHFC to resolve the problem.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: The Distributed Supply Chain Manager (SCM) broker is generating error message at the event viewer. | Solution: Reboot the server to get both the portmapper and the broker restarted again.
Keywords: MIMI broker
SCM broker
Broker process
Request broker
References: None |
Problem Statement: I have many v11.1 installations to do, but I don't have the time to sit there and run through the installation with just 1 CD. Is there a silent installation or an unattended installation procedure to get this done quickly? | Solution: Yes, there is! HOWEVER, please be advised that generally, silent installations are not supported fully, but the below instructions should help with the process. Note that all attached files are SAMPLES only! You, the developer of your own script, should modify as necessary!
Just follow the below instructions, and modify the attached *.bat files so that you can perform your OWN silent installation.
Here are the steps:
Create an new key in your registry (Start | Run : Regedit) called AspenTech Development (this is CASE-SENSITIVE!!!). This key is to be created under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE folder.
Then, under this new KEY called AspenTech Development, you will need to create a STRING VALUE called PreserveConfig (yes, this is CASE SENSITIVE too!) and for the value, type in YES.
Copy each of the AES CDs to a network drive or on the server where you want to create this setup for the silent install. For example, you can create a folder called Disk1 and Disk2 on the server, and then copy AES Disk 1 to the \Disk1 directory, and then you can copy the AES Disk 2 to the \Disk2 directory.
Then, run setup.exe from the \Disk1 folder that you just copied the AES 11.1 CDs to. This will begin the recording for the silent installation.
Choose Aspen Engineering Suite from the main setup screen.
Click NEXT at the Welcome Screen.
Choose All Products for the installation.
Click YES to accept the license agreement.
Choose your Install type (Standard, Network, or Lite Client).
Choose the folder you wish to install to. Make sure that when you select this drive letter, that this is something that EACH user has!
Then, check the box called Aspen ICARUS 11.1, and click Next. If you wish to choose subcomponents underneath that Aspen ICARUS 11.1 box, you can do that too.
Click the Start Installing button.
Then, click YES to reboot the PC, then the Finish button.
The installation will create a folder called C:\AspenTech Development, which will include some .ini files.
From the C:\ AspenTech Development folder, copy all the 2 .ini files to the corresponding folders where the image of the CD is on the network.
For example, the AspenICARUS111.ini file will need to be copied to the \Disk1\ASPENICARUS folder, AND it should also be copied to the \Disk2\ASPENICARUS folder.
The AESCommon.ini file would be copied to the \Disk1\CORE\AESCommon folder, as well as the \Disk2\CORE\MDAC folder.
Then, you must rename each of those INI files that you just copied over to the appropriate directories. Each of them must be re-named to the name: config.ini.
Next, create a batch file that looks like the attachment. This is just an example!!! DO NOT USE THIS FILE!
The easiest way to do this is to take the attached batch file (ICARUS.bat), and EDIT it. I suggest opening a DOS command prompt and then open the file using the EDIT command and the file name of the file (ex: EDIT ICARUS.bat).
Once the file is opened in EDIT mode, the drive letter in this file MUST correspond to the MAPPED drive letter on the User's PC that points up to the place on the server where you have stored the \Disk1 and \Disk2 folders.
Save the batch file to wherever you would like to.
To run the batch file, open a DOS command window (START | RUN | CMD). Change directories to the directory where the batch file is located.
Type in the complete batch file name (ex: icarus.bat), and hit enter.
This will begin the silent installation process! You can watch it as it runs on the PC by itself!
Keywords: silent
installation
silent installation
unattended
unattended installation
batch
.bat
References: None |
Problem Statement: Is it possible to automatically evaluate an item without clicking the evaluate button in the input specs form? | Solution: Go to the Tools | Options menu, and check the first selection called Automatic Item Evaluation.
Just remember, when you select this option, each time you click the 'OK' or 'Apply' button in the main input form, the Automatic Item Evaluation will run.
Keywords: automatic, item, evaluation
References: None |
Problem Statement: After importing an old version of my IPM/IPE/ICARUS 2000 into the new version, I cannot locate my custom pipe specs.
Where is my custom pipe spec file and how do I get it into my project so that I can use it?
How can I also create a library file from my old custom pipe specs file? | Solution: Here is how you import a custom pipe spec file (.spc or .dat):
1. Open IPM/IPE/Kbase, but do not open a project.
2. On the right pane, select the Libraries Tab.
3. Expand the Custom Piping Specs folder.
4. Expand either the Inch-Pound folder or the Metric folder (depending on what your old custom pipe spec file was created in).
5. Right-click on either the Inch-Pound folder or the Metric folder, and select IMPORT.
6. In the dialog box, browse to find your .spc or .dat file to import.
7. Give the new custom pipe spec file a name and description, and click OK.
8. You will now see the imported custom piping spec appear in the Custom Piping specs folder.
9. Then, open your IPM/IPE/Kbase project.
10. On the LEFT pane, select the PROJECT VIEW TAB, and right-click on the CUSTOM folder in the Piping Specs folder.
11. Choose SELECT.
12. Then, select your newly imported custom piping spec.
Keywords: custom pipe spec, custom pipe specs, importing, import custom, library
References: None |
Problem Statement: This document addresses the issue of users not being able to access Primavera through Aspen Icarus Project Manager and receiving any one of these error messages:
C:\p3win\p3work\userfil.p3 could not be opened for reading''
user not found
user name not in user file | Solution: The problem you are experiencing when trying to start up Primavera Project Planner is that Aspen Icarus Project Manager is unable to read Primavera's userfil.p3 file, or the user names contained in the file.
After you receive this error message, and click the OK button.
Go to Tools | Options | Preferences and click on the Schedule tab.
The Schedule Tab tells you that the Primavera Network Password is NETSET. Click the START button to run the Primavera Schedule Administration Program.
A dialog box appears asking for the Primavera Network Password. Type in NETSET and click OK.
Once in the Schedule Administration program, select OPTIONS | REGISTER USER from the Menu.
Add your user name that you specified during your P3 installation by clicking on the '+' button and typing in your user name as well as the full name, (or remove it and re-add it by highlighting the name and clicking on the '-' button.)
When you are finished adding user names, click OK, then select OPTIONS | EXIT to return to Aspen ICARUS Project Manager's main menu.
Then, exit out of Aspen Icarus Project Manager.
After exiting, launch Aspen Icarus Project Manager again and open up any IPM project.
Select the Schedule/Cost Tracking button, and you should now see a dialog box that gives you the option to select either a Schedule button or a Schedule+Cost button.
Sometimes, however, the file is beyond repair, and a new one needs to be generated, and all user names to be readded. You can accomplish this by performing the following:
Rename the USERFIL.P3 file that exists in the P3WIN\P3WORK directory to USERFIL.OLD.
Copy the USERFIL.SMP file from the P3WIN\P3PROGS directory to the P3WIN\P3WORK directory.
Rename the USERFIL.SMP in the P3WIN\P3WORK directory to USERFIL.P3.
Open up any Aspen Icarus Project Manager project. Make sure you have a current estimate for testing purposes. This will allow you to enter into Primavera's Schedule Administration under the Tools menu option.
Select Tools | Options | Preferences and click on the Schedule tab. A message will appear stating that NETSET is the administrator's password.
The Schedule Tab tells you that the Primavera Network Password is NETSET. Click the START button to run the Primavera Schedule Administration Program.
Once in the Schedule Administration program, select OPTIONS | REGISTER USER from the Menu.
Add your user name that you specified during your P3 installation by clicking on the '+' button and typing in your user name as well as the full name, (or remove it and re-add it by highlighting the name and clicking on the '-' button.)
When you are finished adding user names, click OK, then select OPTIONS | EXIT to return to Aspen ICARUS Project Manager's main menu.
Then, exit out of Aspen Icarus Project Manager.
After exiting, launch Aspen Icarus Project Manager again and open up any Aspen Icarus Project Manager project.
Select the Schedule/Cost Tracking button, and you should now see a dialog box that gives you the option to select either a Schedule button or a Schedule+Cost button.
Keywords: userfil.p3
netset
primavera
P3
References: None |
Problem Statement: How can I configure project backups for Aspen Icarus projects? | Solution: Backups are configured as a preference. To configure the backups, go to Tools | Options | Preferences... and select the Backup tab.
The backup tab view lets you select when backups are to be performed (automatic or times). It is possible to select both options.
Automatic task backup - mark to automatically perform a backup before executing major tasks, such as a project evaluation.
Timed Backup (Interval, in minutes) - mark to perform a backup at a specified interval. Specify the interval in the box provided.
It is also possible to overwrite the project backups or create unique backups.
Overwrite Project Backups - mark to overwrite the previous backup every time the program performs a backup.
Unique Project Backups - mark to retain previous backups by creating a unique backup each time.
NOTE: Depending on the frequency of backups (see task and timed backup options above), selecting Unique Project Backups could result in large amounts of disk space being consumed by backups.
Keywords:
References: None |
Problem Statement: Cannot right-click to choose select or edit for the Project Basis tree options in the Project Basis View tab. | Solution: This problem could stem from 2 reasons:
1. The path pointing to the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2004\Data\UserData folder is not correct. Check Tools - Options - Preferences - Locations, to make sure that UserDataDir is pointing to the currently installed version of the Icarus software. The default path is: c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus x.x\Data\UserData. If this path is not correct, please reset it to the correct hard drive and path location.
2. A file or files may be out-of-date or corrupted in the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus x.x\Data\UserData directory.
Check file dates in the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2004\Data\UserData folder, as most of the files have dates of 2005.
Below is a list of the files (33 files), dates and sizes that should be installed in the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus x,x\Data\UserData folder:
BasisAnalyzer.txt
6 KB
4/7/2005 12:31 PM
BasisIK.txt
11 KB
2/25/2005 6:01 PM
BasisIPE.txt
6 KB
4/7/2005 12:33 PM
BasisIPM.txt
5 KB
4/19/2005 3:34 PM
BasisIPS.txt
4 KB
3/17/2005 7:31 PM
BasisKbase.txt
7 KB
2/25/2005 5:58 PM
BasisQuestimate.txt
3 KB
2/25/2005 5:59 PM
BasisSIK.txt
13 KB
6/1/2005 12:22 PM
BasisSK.txt
10 KB
2/25/2005 5:58 PM
codemenu.txt
42 KB
2/18/2005 3:04 PM
CustomTasks.d01
1 KB
11/1/1996 2:12 PM
CustomTasks.d02
1 KB
11/1/1996 2:12 PM
CustomTasks.d03
1 KB
11/1/1996 2:12 PM
CustomTasks.d04
1 KB
11/1/1996 2:12 PM
CustomTasks.d05
1 KB
11/1/1996 2:12 PM
DesCrit.txt
3 KB
7/23/2004 3:11 PM
INSTART.DAT
17 KB
8/22/2002 2:27 PM
Ips.txt
3 KB
2/2/2004 7:49 PM
recentcodes.txt
1 KB
6/23/2005 4:50 PM
Sample_Bltabl.dat
40 KB
11/1/1996 2:12 PM
Sample_Civmatmh.dat
10 KB
11/1/1996 2:12 PM
Sample_Fitspc.dat
19 KB
11/1/1996 2:12 PM
Sample_Inasmbly.dat
77 KB
11/1/1996 2:12 PM
Sample_Indirect.dat
15 KB
11/1/1996 2:12 PM
Sample_Inparts.dat
23 KB
11/1/1996 2:12 PM
StdBasisAnalyzer.txt
2 KB
2/25/2003 4:38 PM
StdBasisIK.txt
5 KB
2/25/2003 4:41 PM
StdBasisIPE.txt
2 KB
2/25/2003 4:37 PM
StdBasisIPM.txt
3 KB
2/25/2003 5:53 PM
StdBasisIps.txt
4 KB
3/17/2004 7:30 PM
StdBasisKbase.txt
5 KB
2/25/2003 4:34 PM
StdBasisQuestimate.txt
3 KB
2/25/2003 5:55 PM
If you find that your files are out of date or corrupted, a zipped copy of these files are attached to this supportSolution.
Keywords: basis
right-click
select
tree
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do you create an inactive element in Demand Manager? | Solution: From the menu tree select Forecast Generation>Create Statistical Forecast.
From the Create Statistical Forecast screen, select the Inactives tab.
In the Criteria section of the screen, select the combination of attributes to define the element you wish to inactivate.
Click APPLY.
The newly inactivated element will appear in the Inactive table on the lower part of the screen.
Keywords: Inactive Material
References: None |
Problem Statement: When I run both the Equipment Rental Summary Report and Indirect/Non-field summary reports, I notice that do not match for the Equipment Rental line item.
Shouldn't they match? | Solution: Actually, no, they usually won't match.
First, the Indirect/Non-field summary report does perform rounding before the total number is placed on the report. Usually, this number is only off by a very miniscule amount.
Second, and most important, is that the 'Equipment Rental Summary Report' shows only a summary for the costs for equipment rental for rental equipment items that are rented for more than 4 hours a day. Be sure to use the EQRENT database relation to get all the equipment rentals, as some may not be included in the 'Equipment Rental Report'. Also note that the monthly rental rates are increased for rental periods less than three weeks.
You can find the exact numbers from the EQRENT database relation (the HProjID file), and you can open up the HProjID file in Excel, and see each and every equipment rental item for every piece of equipment in the project. The EQRENT database relation can be found in your project folder, and its database relation is the HProjID file.
Open the HProjID file using Excel and to view it easily, make sure import the HProjID file using a DELIMITED data file type, then click NEXT, and UNCHECK the DELIMITER called TAB, and put in a pipe symbol | , as the OTHER type of DELIMITER that you want to specify. Then click FINISH, and each column will have its data separated out for easy reading.
Note: Also seeSolution 106630 (http://support.aspentech.com/webteamcgi/SolutionDisplay_view.cgi?key=106630), which explains how to understand the HProjID (Eqrent) relation.
Keywords: rental
eqrent
EQRENT
database
relation
equipment rental
HProjID
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do you export data to a SQL table without deleting the existing data? | Solution: When exporting data to a SQL table, the table is overwritten with new data each time the export routine is run because SQL export is a 'smart copy' routine; it will always send a DELETE command before the INSERT command for the data set from the model. In other words, it deletes what is there and then replaces it with new data.
The delete clause is pre-configured in Demand Management, found in SQLFILT. This clause specifies which rows to remove before any new ones are added. Demand Management deletes rows matching on the MODELCODE then providing new data for that MODELCODE.
A clause starts with the search for the string in CODE defined in FILTER_CLAUSE and ends with END.
Everything in between the FILTER_CLAUSE and END will become part of the WHERE condition to the delete Statement
DELETE FROM table_exported_to
WHERE
filter clause
To append the table and add new rows to the existing table at the time of export, a new clause is needed for SQLFILT that is always false, so nothing is deleted.
SQLFILT
#FIL_NO_DELETE -
WHERE 1 = 0
END -
Since 1 = 0 is always false no rows will be deleted.
The remaining export action will be to INSERT whatever is found in the model table source. This clause will only copy columns that match in name and ignore any non-matches without error.
What gets deleted is controlled by export filters. The default SCM setup is to delete data by model code. For example:
DELETE FROM
Added Code
Filter Configuration
target_table
No added code
No filter configured
target_table WHERE ModelCode = ModelValue
Added code from filtering configuration
Standard configured filter
target_table WHERE 1 = 0
Added code from filtering configuration
New custom filter that deletes nothing (always false)
When filtering is done using a SET in the model, the following fields need to be setup in EXPSQL:
FILTER_OWNER (example MIMI )
Specifies the filter is based on SCM configured filter clauses
FILTER_NAME (example SQLFILT1)
Defines the set that contains SQL filter matching pattern (starts with clause and terminates with END)
FILTER_CLAUSE (example = #FIL_NO_DELETE)
The actual clause or string searched for that begins the filter
Select the row(s) that are to be exported; the column head set needs to be whatever EXPSQL or IMPSQL uses as it is these values the code will be looking for.
FILTER_NAME can be any set name that contains filtering clauses.
You can check your work using opening the SQLLDWK set immediately after exporting the table, before the export the set is blank and after another export is performed the date in SQLLDWK will be overwritten with the new export table.
Keywords: SQL
Append
Do not delete
SQLFILT
Replace data
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I install and use the Richardson's Database that can be used with Aspen ICARUS Project Manager v11.1 12.0, 12.1 and 12.2.2003? Where do I find the installation instructions for the use and the user guide to get me familiar with how to use it? | Solution: Below are instructions for using the Aspen Icarus-Richardson Database Interface Feature Use Guide. The attached file called RichDBUG.doc is attached with print screens that go along with the below instructions for easier use if you wish to download the user guide.
Also attached are the instructions for installing the link which must be done first before beginning to use the Aspen Icarus-Richardson Database with Aspen ICARUS Project Manager. These instructions can also be found after the IPM software is installed under the \Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus x.x\Program\Sys\Database\Setup directory. The file is called Richardson.wri.
1. Starting Point: Open Aspen Icarus Project Manager. Open a Project.
2. Add a unit cost library component(Or open an existing one). To do this right click on the Area in the Project View Tab on the project explorer pane and select Add Component.
3. Fill in the Project Component Name(For example Test) Click on Unit Cost in the list of items.
4. If you have the Aspen Icarus-Richardson Database Interface installed you should see RICHARSON as the first choice in the Unit Cost Libraries List. Click on this choice to prepare to select an item from the Richardson Database.
5. You should see the Richardson Item Selection Dialog. This dialog is used by selecting items in the grid(8) on the top half of the screen and pressing the Send to Icarus button(9). Highlighting the desired line is easiest by clicking on the left end of the lines(Near the 8).
A. The First(2) and Last(1) move the cursor in the grid to the first and last lines of the Richardson database.
B. The Page Forward(3) and Page Back(4) move the cursor in the grid to forward one page or back one page.
C. The Forward and Back arrows move the cursor ahead or back one line.
D. The Cancel button(4) or the Close(X) will cancel the selection process.
E. The Goto button(5) allows the user to move the cursor to a specific record number in the database.
F. The Find button(6) allows the user to search the description field or the account number.
6. The easiest way to find a particular item in the Richardson Database is to press the Scan(7) button. This will help you navigate the database like the table of contents for the Richardson books. The top pane is the main account level. Once you select the correct account, the second pane will display the available sections (work account) in this account. After selecting the correct section in the second pane, the third pane will display the available tables(subtitles) in this section. Select a table in the third pane and then press the Find in Main Database button(5) which returns you to the Select Item screen with the cursor positioned on the first item in this table. The navigation buttons(1,2,3) operate on the pane where the cursor is currently positioned(The place clicked most recently).
A. The First(1) and Last(1) moves the cursor in the active pane to the first and last lines of the Richardson database.
B. The Page Forward(2) and Page Back(2) move the cursor in the active pane to forward one page or back one page.
C. The Forward(3) and Back(3) arrows move the cursor ahead or back one line in the active pane.
D. The Cancel button(4) will return you to the Select Item screen
7. Multiple items can be selected in one pass by holding the Ctrl key while clicking on the additional items. Note that the number of selected items is displayed below the Grid(See the Arrow below).
Note: Not all lines in the Grid transfer to Aspen Icarus, many lines in the database are actually headers and do not contain data; check if the yellow fields in the bottom pain have 0 for Material, Manhours and SubC(ost).
8. After pressing the Send to ICARUS button(Or when you have selected to edit an existing Unit Cost item). You will see the Unit Cost component screen. To see the unit costs contained in the component. Press the Options button and select the Unit Costs option.
You will then have the list of unit costs displayed. For any items added from the Richardson database(or any other Unit Cost Library), you will need to fill in the Quantity field.(It may contain a ?).
You can press the Add button to add additional unit costs to this component. At this point you should refer back to Step 4 for more information.
Keywords: Richardson
Richardson's
Database
DB
IPM
Aspen ICARUS Project Manager
interface
References: None |
Problem Statement: When adding a fitting to a Pipe, 3 Way Control Valve is not one of the options. Is it possible to add it? | Solution: Follow these steps:
1. Create a user code of accounts (COA) and link this to an Icarus pipe COA (like 300 for example)
2. Create a subtype, 433 (use this subtype since it is the one selected for this fitting) for the 3 Way Valve
3. Add the valve using the Material/Man hour adjustment option in the project component form using you new COA
Keywords: 3Way Valve
References: None |
Problem Statement: There are many v11.1 lite client installations to do in my company, but I don't have the time to sit at each user's PC and run through the lite client installation. Is there a silent installation or an unattendend installation procedure that can be created so that my users can do this themselves? | Solution: Yes, there is! HOWEVER, please be advised that generally, silent installations are not supported fully, but the below instructions should help with the process. Note that all attached files are SAMPLES only! You, the developer of your own script, should modify as necessary!
Just follow the below instructions, and modify the attached *.bat files so that you can perform your OWN silent installation.
Here are the steps:
Create an new key in your registry (Start | Run : Regedit) called AspenTech Development (this is CASE-SENSITIVE!!!). This key is to be created under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE folder.
Then, under this new KEY called AspenTech Development, you will need to create a STRING VALUE called PreserveConfig (yes, this is CASE SENSITIVE too!) and for the value, type in YES.
Map a network drive letter to the Aspen ICARUS Server Location, where the complete Aspen ICARUS v11.1 software was installed. (ex: H:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 11.1). You MUST use this SAME mapped drive letter for ALL client PC's. This means that each user that wishes to run the Lite Client installation of the Aspen ICARUS 11.1 software, MUST have this same mapped drive letter on their PC.
COPY the entire contents of Disk 1 and Disk 2 to a network server drive, where EVERYONE will have access. Make sure that you copy ALL Hidden and System Files.
Use the AES 11.1 CD's (disk 1 and disk 2) to perform the recording for the lite client installation (this time only).
The CD should Auto-Run. If it does not, then run Setup from the root of the CD drive (ex: d:\setup.exe). This will begin the recording for the silent installation.
Choose Aspen Engineering Suite from the Main Plantelligence splash screen.
Click NEXT at the Welcome Screen.
Choose All Products for the installation.
Click YES to accept the license agreement.
Choose your Install type : Lite Client.
Choose the DESTINATION folder you wish to install to. Make sure that when you select this drive letter, that this is something that EACH user has, and it MUST BE ON THE LOCAL HARD DRIVE! It is best to keep the C: drive, if possible.
Then, check the box called Aspen ICARUS 11.1, and click Next. If you wish to choose subcomponents underneath that Aspen ICARUS 11.1 box, you can do that too.
Choose the location on the SERVER where the complete Aspen ICARUS 11.1 has been installed. Click the BROWSE button and select the MAPPED drive letter that was mapped earlier in step #3 (above).
Click NEXT at the Select Program Folder, please keep this folder as AspenTech.
Click the Start Installing button.
When prompted, insert disk #2 into the CD-ROM drive, then click OK. This step records the installation of the Aspen ICARUS Product Installation.)
Then, click YES to reboot the PC, then the Finish button.
Once logged back into the PC, the recording of this installation created a folder called C:\AspenTech Development, which includes 2 .ini files (AESCommon.ini and AspenICARUS111.ini).
From the C:\ AspenTech Development folder, copy all the 2 .ini files to the corresponding folders where the image of the CD is on the network.
For example, the AspenICARUS111.ini file will need to be copied to the \Disk1\ASPENICARUS folder, AND it should also be copied to the \Disk2\ASPENICARUS folder.
The AESCommon.ini file would be copied to the \Disk1\CORE\AESCommon folder, as well as the \Disk2\CORE\MDAC folder.
Then, you must rename each of those INI files that you just copied over to the appropriate directories. Each of them must be re-named to the name: config.ini.
Next, create a batch file that looks like the attachment. This is just an example!!! DO NOT USE THIS FILE!
The easiest way to do this is to take the attached batch file (Icarus-lite.bat), and EDIT it. I suggest opening a DOS command prompt and then open the file using the EDIT command and the file name of the file (ex: EDIT Icarus-lite.bat).
Once the file is opened in EDIT mode, the drive letter in this file MUST correspond to the MAPPED drive letter on the User's PC that points up to the place on the server where you have stored the \Disk1 and \Disk2 folders.
Save the batch file to wherever you would like to.
To run the batch file, open a DOS command window (START | RUN | CMD). Change directories to the directory where the batch file is located.
Type in the complete batch file name (ex: icarus-lite.bat), and hit enter.
This will begin the silent installation process! You can watch it as it runs on the PC by itself!
Keywords: silent
installation
silent installation
unattended
unattended installation
batch
.bat
lite client
client
References: None |
Problem Statement: In order to use the Aspen Engineering Suite v11.1 and 12.0 software, it is necessary to install the new FlexLM license manager software (Aspen License Manager v3.0.1). So, you read the instructions and realize that in order to generate and download your license files from the Aspentech Support Web site (http://support.aspentech.com), you need to know the information from one of the following:
Your network card's Ethernet (or MAC) address, or
Your Hard Disk's serial number.
So, now you say, I don't even KNOW what an Ethernet (or MAC) address is, and how am I supposed to know my Hard Disk's serial number? | Solution: Well, its easy! There are a couple of ways to find this information:
From the new Aspen License Manager v3.0.1. Once you install the Aspen License Manager v3.0.1 (you don't need your license files to install the software), there is a really easy tool to retrieve the Ethernet (or MAC) address, and the Hard Disk serial number.
Install the Aspen License Manager v3.0.1.
Go to START | PROGRAMS | Aspentech | Aspen License Manager 3.0 | Aspen Host ID Information Tool.
The dialog box that appears gives you BOTH your Ethernet address, and Disk Serial number, as well as your computer's hostname. Make sure that if you decide to use the Disk Serial number to generate and download your license files that you write down the ENTIRE disk serial number. This INCLUDES the DISK_SERIAL_NUM= part, not just the number after it.
From your PC. Your PC also has tools to retrieve the Ethernet (or MAC) address, and the Hard Disk serial number.
Windows 2000
1. Ethernet Address (MAC address):
Open the following: START | SETTINGS | CONTROL PANEL | ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS | COMPUTER MANAGEMENT.
When the Computer Management Tool opens, open the following:
System Tools | System Information | Components | Network.
This list may take a few moments to refresh, but when it does, look to the very first set of data that appears. You will see your Adapter Type listed and several lines below that, you will find your MAC address. Write down all the numbers and letters of your MAC address (excluding the :s). That number is your Ethernet (or MAC) address for your PC.
OR, you can Open a DOS command Window. (START | RUN | CMD, then click OK.)
Then type in ipconfig /all (there is a space between the ipconfig and the /).
Look under the Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection, and then note the Physical Address...it look look like this:
00-C0-4F-0D-B0-BC
don't use the dashes when entering in the ethernet address...just the numbers and letters.
2. Disk Serial ID:
Open a DOS command Window. (START | RUN | CMD, then click OK.)
When the DOS command Window opens up, type in VOL C:, then hit ENTER.
This lists your volume serial number for your C Drive. Write down your serial number without any spaces or dashes. Remember, that when you go to generate your license file, you will need to put the words DISK_SERIAL_NUM= in front of the serial number to generate and download your files correctly.
Windows NT
1. Ethernet Address (MAC address):
A . Open the following: START | PROGRAMS | ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS | WINDOWS NT DIAGNOSTICS.
When the Windows NT Diagnostics opens, click on the NETWORK tab. You will see your Adapter Type address with a bunch of dashes. Write down all the numbers and letters (in order), without the dashes, as this number (and letters) is what you would use to enter in to generate your license files on the support web site. That number is your Ethernet (or MAC) address for your PC.
OR, you can Open a DOS command Window. (START | RUN | CMD, then click OK.)
Then type in ipconfig /all (there is a space between the ipconfig and the /).
Look under the Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection, and then note the Physical Address...it look look like this:
00-C0-4F-0D-B0-BC
don't use the dashes when entering in the ethernet address...just the numbers and letters.
2. Disk Serial ID:
Open a DOS command Window. (START | RUN | CMD, then click OK.)
When the DOS command Window opens up, type in VOL C:, then hit ENTER. This lists your volume serial number for your C Drive. Write down your serial number without any spaces or dashes. Remember, that when you go to generate your license file, you will need to put the words DISK_SERIAL_NUM= in front of the serial number to generate and download your files correctly.
Keywords: license
.lic
Aspen License Manager
FlexLM
MAC
References: None |
Problem Statement: I needed to input 163,000 ft of pipe on the above grade or buried plant bulk pipe model, but I keep getting this error message:
PIPE LENGTH SPECIFIED OUT OF RANGE when specifying over 100,000 ft of buried or above grade plant bulk pipe
Is there a limit on the length of pipe for this model? | Solution: Yes, there is a limitation on the length of pipe for this model. It is 100,000 feet (30,480 meters).
If you need to input a length that is more than 100,000 feet (or 30,480 meters), divide your footage by 2 (to get your footage to below the 100,000 foot threshold), input that number into the pipe length field and change the quantity to 2. This will get around the problem of having too large a number in the pipe length field.
Ex: 160,000 feet 160000/2 = 80000. Input 80,000 into pipe length field and input a quantity = 2.
Keywords: pipe length, out of range
References: None |
Problem Statement: For any new material created in Collaborative Demand Manager (CDM) or data imported from the source system, how do we setup a seasonal switch to it? Since the new material won't be having any sales history to it, how do we need to configure it in CDM? | Solution: We don?t have an explicit seasonal switch, but rather we determine seasonality in history data by using an appropriate forecast method, like Exponential Smoothing, ARIMA, Simple Seasonal, Winters? Additive, Winters? Multiplicative. Without history data, the computer can guess a good forecast.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I use macro $LCHK$ in Aspen Demand Manager CAPs? | Solution: $LCHK$ was originally implemented for the old Motif version of SCM.
It just applies to the reloading a case and then it checks $LCHK$ from the existing case before loading another case. So it can only work if you load a case using the LOAD command.
Apart from this limitation, it can work properly only if:
1) You have already loaded a case in the current session;
2) The case that has been loaded in the current has the $LCHK$ set.
Please note that $LCHK$ that gets run when you are trying to load a case is a macro in the case that has already been loaded, not the one in the case to load. So it won't be able to update the content in the case to load and you cannot use it to update $TCASES of the case to be loaded.
Keywords: $LCHK$
Macro
Demand Manager
References: None |
Problem Statement: The software runs fine, but when trying to run a report, from the Aspen ICARUS Reporter, an ODBC error message occurs on the Report that is trying to be run. (Ex: ODBC error: [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Syntax error in query expression '0_TAQ_KeyQtySumry, 'A_Flag''.)
**************************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************************* **NOTE : IF YOUR CONFIGURATION IS WINDOWS 2000 WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE XP INSTALLED, THIS IS NOT A SUPPORTED CONFIGURATION FOR THE ASPEN SOFTWARE. THE SUPPORTED CONFIGURATIONS ARE:
WINDOWS 2000 WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE 2000
WINDOWS XP WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE XP | Solution: To determine what version of Crystal Reports is actually installed, please do the following:
REMOVE the Aspen ICARUS.xml file from the C:\Program Files\Common Files\AspenTech Shared\Diagnostics\Install Info directory.
RUN the Aspen Diagnostics tool. The Aspen Diagnostics report is run from the START | PROGRAMS | ASPENTECH | COMMON UTILITIES.
The resulting file is a file with the extension of XML, which is created in the user's temp profile directory on the PC. This temp directory may vary from PC to PC, but 2 places to check are:
c:\winnt\profiles\[username]\temp
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Temp
Send this XML file to [email protected] for review.
Once Support has reviewed the file, it may be necessary to force the installation of the Crystal Reports core components. To do this, do the following:
Install the Crystal Reports core components from the AES 11.1 Disk 1 CD. The location of the Crystal Reports install files is under the:
J:\CORE\Crystal Reports folder on the CD (where J:\ is your CD-ROM drive letter).
Run the setup.exe in the \CORE\Crystal Reports folder, on the PC that is has the incorrect version of the Crystal Reports. This will install all the necessary components.
Then, RE-RUN the Aspen Diagnostics tool, and send to [email protected], so that Support can verify that the right version of the Crystal Reports files have been installed correctly.
Keywords: ODBC
Crystal
Diagnostics
References: None |
Problem Statement: Construction manhours are a large part of cost estimate results. The ICARUS cost engine calculates the construction manhours based on the work items required to install the components listed in the project scope. The total manhours is also based on the manhour productivity specified in the project basis. Since there are multiple ways to account for manhour productivity in the basis, it is important to understand how the different settings can effect the project. The following Tech Tip details the different methods for setting manhour productivity. | Solution: There are three different ways to compensate for manhour productivity in the project basis:
1. Adjust productivity globally
2. Adjust productivity by each craft
3. Set the productivity adjustment
A global productivity can be set from the Project Basis, under the General Rates form. Specifying the Productivity All Crafts field will give the system a flat productivity which will be applied to all crew types. The higher the productivity is, the faster the job will be completed, and as a result, the total number of construction manhours will decrease.
The productivity can be set to a finer degree by modifying the value on a craft basis under the Craft Rates form. In this form, you can specify productivity for individual crafts by selecting the Craft Code field (see page 30-3 in the ICARUS
Keywords: man hours
manhours
productivity
References: manual for a description of the craft codes). When a craft productivity is set, it will override the value from the Productivity All Crafts field.
The final way to set the productivity is to let the system account certain factors for you. By turning the Productivity Adjustment in the General Rates form to Y, you are telling the system to automatically account for a decreased productivity due to any shift or workweek adjustments. In this case, the system automatically assumes a second shift productivity of 80% and a third shift productivity of 60% (In both cases, the percent is calculated off a 1st shift baseline). Similarly, the system will assume a decline in productivity for work weeks that extend after 40 hours.
It is important to note that this productivity adjustment will be calculated on top of the percent productivity you have set either globally or by craft. For example, if you have already included a small percent decrease in your Productivity All Crafts field because of the work week length, setting the productivity adjustment will be, in effect, double-dipping on your productivity. In this case, you will want to either turn the Productivity Adjustment to N, or increase the productivity value in the Global or Craft forms accordingly. |
Problem Statement: Does Aspen Collaborative Demand Manager V7.1 allow Re-Align History of Customer A to several Customers? | Solution: Demand Manager does not allow realigning history of a Customer A to several Customers(i.e. two and above)
Note: The Re-Align History allows you to move history data from one product, customer ship-to, or warehouse to another.
You could move history if:
A product or customer name changes
A new product replaces an existing one
A customer is supplied out of a new warehouse.
Example
A new 50-pound package is introduced for Product ALPHA.10, which was previously only available in a 40-pound package. Customer 21 begins to order the 50-pound package instead of the 40-pound package. Demand history for the 40-pound package may be useful to forecast orders for the 50-pound package. If so, you can re-align demand for ALPHA.10.40LB to ALPHA.10.50LB for customer 21.
Keywords: History
Re-Align History
Re-Alignment option
Re-Align
References: None |
Problem Statement: Is Aspen SCM V8.0 supported on Windows Server 2008 platform? | Solution: Aspen SCM V8.0 is supported to run as an Application Server. However, for the SCM client installation, this is not officially certified for Windows Server 2008. AspenTech didn't do complete regression tests, So AspenTech cannot ensure the quality for the product that didn't undergo thorough tests.
For more details on AspenTech's position regarding supported operating systems and 3rd party applications, please seeSolution 115885.
Keywords: Support
Microsoft
Windows Server 2008
References: None |
Problem Statement: When I try to generate an Aspen Icarus Reporter report, I am receiving some odd error messages. I am unclear on the meaning of the errors and do not know how to resolve them.
Errors include:
?Error -2147192179 Error detected by database DLL and ODBC error: [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] The Microsoft Jet Database engine cannot find the input table or query '0_Const_GenDataSgl'?
and
?Aspen Icarus Reporter - HTML Report Error ; Error -2147192179 Error detected by database DLL.?
and
ODBC error: [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] The Microsoft Jet Database engine cannot find the input table or query ?0_Const_GenDataSgl?. Make sure it exists and that its name is spelled correctly. | Solution: These error messages:
?Aspen Icarus Reporter - HTML Report Error ; Error -2147192179 Error detected by database DLL.?
and
ODBC error: [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] The Microsoft Jet Database engine cannot find the input table or query ?0_Const_GenDataSgl?. Make sure it exists and that its name is spelled correctly.
can occur for the following reasons:
1. You have not upgraded to Cumulative Patch 4 for your IPM v2006 software. http://support.aspentech.com/webteamcgi/SolutionDisplay_view.cgi?key=121339. This patch contains the new Aspentech Certificate.
2. Your Microsoft Access ODBC drivers and/or files have become corrupted. Please see thisSolution document for suggestions on how to fix: http://support.aspentech.com/webteamcgi/SolutionDisplay_view.cgi?key=121494.
3. Microsoft Access security level is set to HIGH. Recommendation: change setting to Low or Medium.
Workaround
You need to change your item report type to either ?HTML Item Report? or ?Capital Cost Item Report?. You can make this change through the Tools - Options - Preferences menu so that you can run your item reports.
Additionally, you might want to check to see if you are able to run Standard Reports and Excel reports?if you are not able to run those, you will have to upgrade to Cumulative Patch 4 for v2006, and try suggestion #2 above to fix the problem.
Keywords: -2147192179, reporter report, item report, Microsoft Jet, input table, query, 0_Const_GenDataSgl
References: None |
Problem Statement: The excel button is not active (grayed out) in the Icarus Reporter so excel reports can't be generated. | Solution: When the excel option is grayed out, it typically means that there is a problem with the Microsoft Office installation on the PC.
It is required to have both Excel and Word installed on the PC, and the version must be v2000 and higher. Excel 97 is not allowed.
Keywords: gray, grey, disabled, not active, reporter, Icarus, office, excel
References: None |
Problem Statement: Why is there no insulation field for the round or square duct piping plant bulk like there is for the duct installation bulk?
In the Aspen Icarus | Solution: This insulation field is not shown for IPM and Questimate users only.
The reason is that we don?t show the insulation field is because the Icarus software wants the IPM and Questimate users to use the Options ? Insulation selection to specify the insulation that they require.
IPE and Kbase users can see this field on the round or square duct component.
Keywords: duct, insulation, plant bulk, installation bulk
References: Guide, it says that there is an insulation field on the component. |
Problem Statement: After applying the 3 hot fixes for Aspen ICARUS 11.1 software, the fixes still do not fix the problems encountered. | Solution: Use the following tool to determine whether the HotFix were properly installed.
See the instructions below on how to use it. It will generate a file that shows warnings if any of your files are not installed properly, you can e-mail the file to us to confirm your results.
Installation Instructions:
Unzip the attached file, it contains only one file Aspen Icarus HotFixes.xml.
Place this file in the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\AspenTech Shared\Diagnostics\Install Info
If you want to speed up the process of running the , move the file Aspen Icarus.xml from this directory to a temporary location elsewhere.
Running Instructions:
From your START button, go to Programs - Aspentech - Common Utilities, select the Aspen Diagnostics program.
It will display the Aspen Diagnostics dialog while it runs (If you skipped step 3 above this may take a while.) It will display Internet Explorer with diagnostic information. Some older versions of IE5 will display a warning message, you will need to send the file to us, to evaluate if you receive this message.
You can e-mail us the file by selecting in IE5 File - Send - Page by E-mail.
Evaluating Results:
The second section is usually Errors or Warning. If there is an Error section, the third section will be Warnings.
If you see Errors or Warnings, check that the item under Entity Description column has Aspen Icarus 11.1 HotFix 1_2_3, you can ignore others. Errors generally indicate files that are missing. Warnings will generally complain about files that are not the size (usually version) expected. We can quickly check it if you e-mail us the file per step 3 above.
Keywords: hotfix
References: None |
Problem Statement: I am looking at my report, and notice that for my Above grade or buried pipe component item, I see that I have trenching, coat and wrap and backfill. How do I get rid of the trenching, coat and wrap and backfill? | Solution: Typically, the reason that trenching, coat and wrap and backfill appears in the output report is that there is installation bulk pipe line(s) where the Pipe Installation Option is set to B (for buried).
To get rid of trenching, coat and wrap and backfill, change the Pipe Installation Option from B (buried) to A (above ground).
Keywords: backfill, trenching
References: None |
Problem Statement: I have specified a reallocation of a code of account to another code of account in the Codes of Account - Reporting screen.
But, when I evaluate my project, I get this ERROR and FATAL error, and I cannot proceed with estimating my project.
How do I fix this problem? | Solution: The only way to not get this type of error is to allocate every Code of Account, i.e. all the Indexing COA's?.you cannot just enter in a 1 line reporting allocation.
This is how the new system works:
1. You can specify indexing Code of Accounts allocation, either partial Codes of Account, or all the Codes of Account.
2. By default, you'll get the indexing COA?s you've allocated to as your reporting COA?s.
3. If you then start specifying reporting COA's, you must allocate all your indexing COA?s (including icarus defaults) if you didn't allocate them during the indexing coa allocation, to your reporting COA?s.
Keywords: reporting, coa, codes of account, incomplete allocation, internal coa, reporting coa, code of account errors prevent further processing
References: None |
Problem Statement: If I have any cleaning or polishing done in the shop for my piping, how and where do I enter it? | Solution: You can enter any shop cleaning and/or polishing in the Piping Specs (General) form.
It is entered under:
Project Basis View | Basis for Capital Costs | Design Basis | Piping Specs (General)
In the Clean/polish percent labor field you enter the percent of pipe fabrication man-hours for special cleaning and polishing.
Keywords: clean, polish, clean/polish, polish/clean, detail, detailer, shop
References: None |
Problem Statement: After running an estimate, Project Level ERRORS come up referring to COA numbers. | Solution: A. Troubleshooting a problematic COA file
If you do encounter errors with your COA file after running an estimate, immediately do the following:
1. COPY and PASTE all error messages into a Word Document. This will make it easier to fix.
2. Close the window with the errors in it (do not continue on with the estimate).
3. For each error message, determine whether the error is on the A2 card or A1 card.
FATAL> 'A1 - 0' ALL SYSTEM CODES OF ACCOUNT MUST BE ALLOCATED TO A USER SPECIFIED ACCOUNT NUMBER. CHECK ACCOUNT: 10
This error message refers to a DEFIN in the A1 card in the COA file.
Ex: ERROR> 'A2 - 50' CANNOT BOOK EQUIPMENT COA TO BULK COA
This message refers to the A2 cards (which is the ALLOC cards in the COA file).
Mark next to each error message WHERE the error is occurring, so you know WHERE in the COA file to begin looking.
B. Fixing the COA file error messages
1. First, we want to split the problematic COA file into 2 files to work with.
2. Open the COA file in notepad or another Editor like EditPlus or CoolEdit.
3. COPY all the A1 cards into a NEW file.
4. Then, COPY all the A2 cards into ANOTHER new file.
C. For errors in the A1 card:
Any errors with the A1 card means that there is an ALLOC below that is not correct. In this example:
FATAL> 'A1 - 0' ALL SYSTEM CODES OF ACCOUNT MUST BE ALLOCATED TO A USER SPECIFIED ACCOUNT NUMBER. CHECK ACCOUNT: 10
the error message refers to the COA ALLOC 10.
Look at the A2 cards that you pasted into a blank file. Scroll down to the first A2 ALLOC line where there is a number 10. Is the Allocation correct? Is there a RANGE present on this A2 card? Typically the A2 will look like this, thus generating the problem:
A2 ALLOC 1 10
As you can see, there is no RANGE here. There is only a listing for COA 1 to be allocated to COA 10. But, what about the COAs in-between 1 and 10 (2-10). To fix this error, the A2 ALLOC card should read like this:
A2 ALLOC 1 10 10
Here, all the ranges for the COAs are accounted for.
D. For errors in the A2 card
This one is more difficult to troubleshoot. In the sample error above, ERROR> 'A2 - 50' CANNOT BOOK EQUIPMENT COA TO BULK COA, this ERROR refers to that LINE #50 (the A2 - 50 part of the error message), is incorrect.
This is why it was important to COPY AND PASTE the A2 cards into a seperate NEW blank file.
Scroll down 50 lines in the text, and you will be at the line that is causing the problem.
In the case above, the A2 ALLOC line read: A2 ALLOC 107 1090.
There are 2 problems with this A2 ALLOC line. First, if you look at the very next line in the A2 ALLOC file, it reads: A2 ALLOC 109 1080.
There is no COA 108 listed.
So, first the A2 ALLOC 107 1090 should be fixed to read: A2 ALLOC 107 108 1090.
Next, you need to check the 3rd column of that A2 ALLOC line. The third column here refers to DEFIN 1090.
Go to the A1 DEFIN file that you COPIED and PASTED into a NEW BLANK file.
Find the A1 DEFIN for 1090. In the file for this example, the A1 DEFIN reads: A1 DEFIN 1090 C ENVIRONMENTAL EXPENSE
The problem here is that this A1 DEFIN is being ALLOCATED to an CIVIL account. The A2 allocation file line has: A2 ALLOC 107 108 1090. All COAs from 100-299 are for EQUIPMENT items ONLY. You cannot book an EQUIPMENT COA to a BULK (Civil) COA, or any other Bulk Account (such as Instrumentation, electrical, etc.)
So, this DEFIN for 1090 needs to be changed so that the C becomes an EQ, to specify it as an EQUIPMENT COA.
Make the change in the ORIGINAL COA file (not the 2 temporary A1 and A2 files created).
Continue on through each error message to fix the errors.
Keywords: Troubleshoot
COA
Codes of Account
Code of Account
References: None |
Problem Statement: What indirects are assumed to be included in the loaded wage rate for the US country base. | Solution: When selecting the various indirect input fields, be sure to look in the properties window which would indicate the default indirect % associated with loaded wages for a specific country base choice.
Indirects such as scaffolding (US = 0% DFL), fringe benefits (US = 21% DFL) etc are calculated as separate indirect line items and reported in the indirects report.
If you specified loaded wage rates that already accounts for some of these indirects, be sure to change the percentage DFL (direct field labor) associated with the indirects as appropriate e.g. enter 0% for the fringe benefit indirect if is already accounted for in the loaded wage rate.
Keywords: direct field labour, direct field labor, indirect
References: None |
Problem Statement: Is it possible to email HTML reports? | Solution: HTML reports are stored in the following directry.
\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus version\ic_cache\Reporter\Output\Html
By default, each page of the report is saved as a separate html file can be attached to an email. File names in the Html directory are an abbreviated version of the report name. For example, the files for a three page Key Quantity Basis report will be named TotProjKQ.html, TotProjKQ1.html, and TotProjKQlast.html.
For the email recepient to view the HTML reports properly, all HTML files must be contained within the same directory. If all the HTML files for the report are saved to the same location, opening any pages will allow the entire report to be viewed in the expected manner. For example, if the Last link is selected, the last page of the report will be displayed.
It is also possible to generate the HTML reports as a single file--rather than a series of files for each individual page. To do so, simple check the Combine into single file option in the Aspen Icarus Reporter before running the report.
Keywords: reporter
HTML
References: None |
Problem Statement: User has accidentally reset the date forward or backward on their desktop or laptop. However, once the time and date has been set back to the right setting, the license manager gives an error saying that the system clock has been set back.
The problem here is that many of the Windows System files date and time stamps have been changed automatically by this clock reset.
The ALM 3.0 does have a clock rollback/rollforward check. The typical error message is:
Failed to Access Aspen License Manager (ASPLM) or no active ASPLM was found Error code 88
System clock has been set back''
FLEXlm error -88.309
The check is made in two ways on the client side, the client compares the system date with the LM server date and if the client has a date difference of +/- 24 hrs from the server, it does not get a license. | Solution: After setting the correct system clock, if the license request still fails, then find all the files on the client PC with a system date greater than current system date and touch them or delete them. The files can be any. Mostly the files under windows directory and application directory need to be touched.
To use the DOS based touch file (touch.zip):
Unzip the file to a folder on your hard drive( e.g c:\temp).
Then, open a DOS command prompt, and do a change directory to where the unzipped file is located.
To use the touch EXE application to change the file dates, at the c:\temp DOS prompt (or wherever you unzipped the touch.exe file to), type:
touch x:\<Filename to be touched>
You will have to do this for each and every file that has a date stamp greater than the today's current date. Or, you can use a wildcard to change ALL the dates and time stamps:
Ex: At the C:\temp> prompt in DOS
type: touch c:\temp7\*.*
This will change every file's date and time stamp to the current date and time.
To use the Windows based touch file (wintouch.zip):
Unzip the file to a folder on your hard drive( e.g c:\temp).
Double-click on the wintouch.exe file and a small window will launch.
Drag and drop the files that need to be changed (from Windows explorer) to the window and click the TOUCH! button.
This will change every file's date and time stamp to the current date and time.
Keywords: clock
FlexLM
touch
touch.exe
touch.zip
wintouch
wintouch.zip
wintouch.exe
reset
References: None |
Problem Statement: I wanted a new Code of Account description to show up in my reports, so I changed the name of one of the Code of Account definitions.
When I run my report, I only see that one part of the Item Description has changed on the report, but the original Code of Account definition name is still showing up.
How can I get both descriptions to change so that it reflects my updated Code of Account Definition name? | Solution: Depending on which report is run, there is aSolution.
If you are running the Crystal Reports through the Icarus Reporter, you will see that the Description is hard coded which is why you will still see the Internal Icarus Code of Account listed as the Description, but you will see the user's Code of Account Definition change for the COA, as specified by the user.
In the example below, Code of Account Definition 378 was changed from Coat & Wrap to 'change coa description'. You can see that the User entered change for the Code of Account Definition is reflected in the report, but the Description that Icarus uses, will be the Internal Icarus Code of Account description.
The Internal Icarus Code of Account Description cannot be changed by manipulating the Code of Account Definitions.
However, if you run at least 2 reports so that the Crystal reports are exported to a Word document, then you can manually change ANY field you wish to reflect a different text or number, as shown below.
If a .ccp or .cci report is run, the Appendices for Detail and Summary maintain the Code of Account descriptions from the Internal Icarus Code of Account and no user change to the Code of Account definitions will be reflected. For example, in a Code of Account summary report, the User Code of Account descriptions should be used.
This is due to the fact that many of the Code of Account descriptions are necessary to fully describe and track an item.
See example below:
In short, all traceability is lost if the user has a very simple Code of Account (e.g. one or two Codes of Accounts for all of Instrumentation).
This decision was made based on a real world problem. So, the Code of Account Summary in the .ccp or .cci report has the right descriptions and the Details have Icarus descriptions by design.
Keywords: COA, coa, code of account, definition, change, modified, report, output, crystal
References: None |
Problem Statement: Crystal Reports cannot be run from the Aspen Icarus Reporter. The following error is received:
Crystal Report Viewer - The remaining text does not appear to be part of the formula | Solution: This problem can occur when there are incorrect versions of two necessary Crystal Report dll files. Likely, the version mismatch is because other Crystal Report applications have been installed, interfering with the Crystal report components installed with Aspen Icarus Project Manager.
The two files of interest are craxdrt.dll and crviewer.dll, which can be found in the WINNT\system32 directory. To run the Aspen Icarus Reporter, these files must be at least the following versions:
crviewer.dll -- 8.0.0.371
craxdrt.dll -- 8.0.0.371
To determine the version of the files, you can run the Aspen Diagnostics program found under the Start menu at Start | Programs | AspenTech | Common Utilities | Aspen Diagnostics. Once Aspen Diagnostics opens, the file versions for the two dll files will be listed under the Application Aspen Icarus Reporter 1.0.0.0 - Files section. (Due to the length of the Diagnostics Report, it is recommended to use the Edit | Find feature to search for occurrences of crviewer or craxdrt).
If the versions are earlier than 8.0.0.37, rename the two existing files to crviewer.dll.old and craxdrt.dll.old in the WINNT\system32 directory.
Later versions of these two files are attached, in zipped format, to this Knowledge Base article. Download and unzip the two files and then copy into the WINNT\system32 directory. Restart IPM and the Reporter should now run without errors.
Keywords: CR; crystal; reports; formula
References: None |
Problem Statement: Cannot right-click to choose select or edit for the Project Basis tree options in the Project Basis View tab. | Solution: This problem could stem from 2 reasons:
1. The path pointing to the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2004.2\Data\UserData folder is not correct. Check Tools - Options - Preferences - Locations, to make sure that UserDataDir is pointing to the currently installed version of the Icarus software. The default path is: c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2004.2\Data\UserData. If this path is not correct, please reset it to the correct hard drive and path location.
2. A file or files may be out-of-date or corrupted in the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2004.2\Data\UserData directory.
Check file dates in the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2004.2\Data\UserData folder, using the list below of the files (27 files), dates and sizes that should be installed in the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2004.2\Data\UserData folder:
BasisAnalyzer.txt
6 KB
9/13/05 3:28 PM
BasisIK.txt
11 KB
3/16/06 3:07 PM
BasisIPE.txt
6 KB
9/13/05 3:28 PM
BasisIPM.txt
5 KB
9/13/05 3:28 PM
BasisIPS.txt
4 KB
7/1/05 1:12 PM
BasisKbase.txt
7 KB
2/25/05 5:58 PM
BasisQuestimate.txt
3 KB
9/13/05 3:29 PM
BasisSIK.txt
14 KB
3/16/06 3:08 PM
BasisSK.txt
10 KB
3/16/06 3:08 PM
codemenu.txt
42 KB
8/29/05 12:57 PM
CustomTasks.d01
1 KB
11/1/96 3:12 PM
CustomTasks.d02
1 KB
11/1/96 3:12 PM
CustomTasks.d03
6 KB
11/1/96 3:12 PM
CustomTasks.d04
6 KB
11/1/96 3:12 PM
CustomTasks.d05
1 KB
11/1/96 3:12 PM
DesCrit.txt
3 KB
7/23/04 4:11 PM
INSTART.DAT
34 KB
7/25/05 4:05 PM
Ips.txt
3 KB
2/2/04 8:49 PM
recentcodes.txt
1 KB
8/1/06 2:10 PM
Sample_Fitspc.dat
19 KB
11/2/96 3:12 PM
StdBasisAnalyzer.txt
2 KB
2/25/03 5:38 PM
StdBasisIK.txt
5 KB
2/25/03 5:41 PM
StdBasisIPE.txt
2 KB
2/25/03 5:37 PM
StdBasisIPM.txt
3 KB
2/25/03 6:53 PM
StdBasisIps.txt
4 KB
3/17/04 8:30 PM
StdBasisKbase.txt
5 KB
2/25/03 5:34 PM
StdBasisQuestimate.txt
3 KB
2/25/03 6:55 PM
If you find that your files are out of date or corrupted, a zipped copy of these files are attached to this supportSolution.
Keywords: basis
right-click
select
tree
References: None |
Problem Statement: I ran a couple of standard reports, and when I looked at the resulting Word document, I see that my reports are being appended to the end of a totally different previous project's output report that was run. This happens with every project that I run reports on.
Where is this other report coming from? How do I fix it so that it never happens again?
Why did this happen?
The problem is because the Aspen Icarus Word template file was overwritten with other data.
For v2006 and earlier, the WordTemplate.doc file is located in the 'c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus x.x\Data\Reporter\Templates' folder.
For v2006.5 and later, the WordTemplate.doc file is located in the 'c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\AspenTech\Shared Aspen Icarus 2006.5 Files\Reporter\Templates' folder.
The way that Aspen Icarus generates the Word output report, is that the Aspen Icarus software makes a copy of the WordTemplate.doc file, names it to the .doc filename you chose, and then inserts the standard reports that were run into this file.
If the WordTemplate.doc file is overwritten by another document, then any report that is run, no matter what the project is, will always have the contents of the originating WordTemplate.doc file, plus your output report run. | Solution: The way to fix this is to replace the current WordTemplate.doc file with originally installed WordTemplate.doc file. This original file is attached to thisSolution document for download.
For v2006 and earlier
This file is to be placed into the 'c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus x.x\Data\Reporter\Templates' folder (where x.x is the version of the Aspen Icarus software you are using).
For v2006.5 and later:
This file is to be placed into the 'c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\AspenTech\Shared Aspen Icarus 2006.5 Files\Reporter\Templates' folder.
Keywords: append, incorrect, word, output, report appending, template
References: None |
Problem Statement: I would like to be able to allocate different diameters of piping (for labor & materials) to their own Code of Account (COA).
What is the best way to do this? | Solution: The way to do this is to set COA exceptions in your new code of account library file according to your piping diameters by making changes to your Code of Account Allocation table. You can do this in a couple of ways:
1. Create a new custom code of account library file according to your needs (i.e. creating all new Codes of Account for each different piping diameter....like using 4 digit codes of account instead of the default Icarus 3 digit codes of account).
2. Create a new custom codes of account library file using the default Icarus codes of account set.
Important Tip:
All the Codes of Account allocations have to be defined FIRST before exceptions are defined. Do not place exceptions on the original code of account allocations. Exceptions are inserted as new line items at the END of the Code of Account file.
There is an example file attached to thisSolution document. In this example file, it shows that this user wanted to use codes of account 318 and 319, which are not currently used by the Aspen Icarus software. See the Icarus
Keywords: COA, code of account, allocate, exceptions, exception
References: Manual.
When using a code of account that is not currently used, you have to make sure to define it first in the Definitions section of the Code of Account library file, as seen below, and in the example COA file (attached).
This user wanted Code of Account 318 to be for piping up to 10 in diameter, and Code of Account 319 to be for piping over 10 in diameter.
Once the Codes of account are defined, you can move on to the Allocations part.
Changing the Allocations
Open the Code of Account - Allocations table.
To change the allocation and/or add an exception, click the 'Add' button at the top of the form.
Scroll to the bottom of the form and you will see a new line inserted.
Use the Red Arrow to select your 'FROM' Code of Account, then click the next Red Arrow to select your 'TO' Code of Account. (Selecting a different 'TO' Code of Account from the 'FROM' Code of Account changes the ALLOCATION. i.e. Any 'FROM' code of account will be booked to the selected 'TO' code of account.)
Continue to select the Red Arrows to fill in the Allocations for material and labor columns.
Making Exceptions
On the same line, you will select the 'E' for the COA Exception Flag column. This tells the Aspen Icarus software that you wish to make an EXCEPTION for this line item.
Then, scroll over to the Piping diameter columns and input your requirements.
As shown below, the user:
1. Wanted to make sure that all piping from .05 to 3 was allocated to COA 317 (CS PIPE ERECTION).
2. Wanted to make sure that all piping from 4 to 10 was allocated to COA 318 (PIPING UP TO 10) [As this is how the user defined COA 318 in the definitions section of the Code of Account Library file].
3. Wanted to make sure that all piping from 12 to 18 was allocated to COA 319 (PIPING OVER 10) [As this is how the user defined COA 318 in the definitions section of the Code of Account Library file]. |
Problem Statement: In a few cases, when a project is imported into the new version of the software, and when an estimate is run, there are many scan errors that appear that say : Incorrect character in column one.
This error may also occur if you re-number your project items. | Solution: The problem is with the item descriptions of some of the items in the project. Blank spaces may or may not cause a problem with the Item Description field, so theSolution is to re-enter in the Item Description for all the items that appear on the SCAN list window (when you run an estimate).
If the above does not fix the issue, the next best thing to do is to delete the item that is causing the problem, and re-enter it.
Keywords: incorrect
character
column one
item description
renumber
re-number
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I estimate the cost of a compressor that is larger than the current Aspen Icarus sizing routines? | Solution: The larger Compressors aren't uncommon but we have not obtained or published information on pricing that equipment. For accurate pricing, you would need to contact a vendor to get a quote.
When determining the size, you would need to extrapolate the cost of pressure and or sizes but keep in mind that this is an extrapolation and assume that the scaling follows a linear or predictive trend.
To extrapolate the cost, start by running an analysis on compressor sizes for which there is information until you reach the limit (up to 2000 psi.) Next, take the data you have for the smaller sizes and put the costs and sizes in the equipment model library to extrapolate the cost using the pressure/sizes information you got from the earlier analysis either using a log or linear fit.
Keywords: Compressor, big, cost estimate, 2000 psig, extrapolation, equipment model library, large, sizing, size
References: None |
Problem Statement: Why does the installed cost factor vary for different sizes of the same piece of equipment? | Solution: The way Aspen Economic Evaluation suite works as a whole is that it uses what is called a fabrication model, that is, it uses international design and mechanical codes, along with your specifications to simulate the fabrication of a piece of equipment, accounting for material costs, labour costs (the different crafts involved), vender overhead and profits. As a result, there is never a linear relationship between cost and size for a piece of equipment, since this is not a factor based approach.
As for piping, instrumentation, civil work and other installation bulks, the estimation is done using a volumetric model along with a P&ID that is attached to the project component as the basis. So depending on the size (in weight and dimensions) of the equipment designed, the same P&ID is used, but dimensions such as pipe diameters, concrete requirement, amount of paint and so on are adjusted as required for that particular piece of equipment.
Keywords: Direct cost, Installed cost, P&ID
References: None |
Problem Statement: How to see COA (Code of Account) information in P3? | Solution: After you transfer data from Aspen In-plant Cost Estimator (IPM) to P3, open P3 and select any activity description field. Click on View | Activity Details | Codes. It will bring up a new window which has COA detail information.
Keywords: COA, P3, Primavera P3, Primavera, COA transfer, code of account transfer, display code of account, display COA, display COA in P3, display code of account in P3, display Code of account in Primavera
References: None |
Problem Statement: After installing the new version of the Icarus software, and copying over my library files from the previous version, the unit cost library does not open. | Solution: The first time the library is opened in a new version of the software takes longer than usual. This is because the file is being updated to the new formats for that particular version.
All you need to do is be patient and wait long a little longer to allow the new version to update the file.
Keywords: unit cost, library
References: None |
Problem Statement: Why Aspen In Plant Cost Estimator is showing that 30in schedule 40 carbon steel pipe is cheaper than 24in schedule 40 carbon steel pipe?
PIPE 24 IN SCH 40
20.0
FEET
357.49
PIPE 30 IN SCH 40
20.0
FEET
297.38 | Solution: Actual reason behind this higher price cost for smaller diameter pipe is pipe type is selected as seamless in the input form.
If you consider the default pipe type for both the pipe (24 inches and 30 inches) the data would have been like the chart below:
PIPE 24 IN SCH 40
20.0
FEET
255.35
PIPE 30 IN SCH 40
20.0
FEET
297.38
Keywords: Seamless, welded, smaller pipe, cost, higher
References: None |
Problem Statement: Recently, when attempting to create new projects, I have noticed that trying to create projects and work on old projects has resulted in the Icarus software's windows to begin to shadow, get larger and eventually, error messages appear such as: A required resource was | Solution: The problem is not with the software, but with the project path location (typically located on a network drive), and that the contents of this mapped path is extremely large in file sizes and the quantity of files.
The Icarus software cannot currently handle such an enormous burden of reading a mapped project path that is so large in size.
It is highly recommended that for each new version of the software that is released, that a totally different and new project folder is created on the network for storage of new projects.
Please try to keep each project path to under 1GB in size.
Old projects that still need to be worked on can be COPIED from the old project path to the new one, thus ensuring that the older version does not get updated in the new version of the software.
Keywords: create, new, project, required resource
References: None |
Problem Statement: Although there is a need to retain all 36 months of history, much of the 36 months contain one time historical elements. Your planners are asking that the disaggregation be set on a more appropriate number of months, say 6 months of historical data.
Is there some setting within DM that one can set to assign the number of periods to use for disaggration when entering forecast? | Solution: There is no setting for restricting the number of months of history to use for the history distribution disaggregation. The assumption is that if the data is being used for forecasting, then it should be part of the history distribution calculation used for disaggregation.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I use templates from a previous version of Economic Evaluation in the new version? | Solution: The location of the templates is defined by the UserTemplatesDir location.A This is found under:
Tools | Options | Preferences (locations)
You can either move your templates to the new location, or change the location UserTemplatesDir is pointing towards.
Keywords: template, templates, UserTemplatesDir
References: None |
Problem Statement: I have a special project that will be executed during a weekend. As such I need to estimate the project using 100% overtime hours and no standard hours. Can this be done in Icarus? | Solution: The default work week in IPM is 40 hours with a 30 hour minimum. There will always be standard hours in the normal Icarus calculation. In order to mimic the effect of working on a pure overtime schedule, one has to increase the overtime wage rate so as to compensate for the fact that Icarus always includes standard hours in the work week. For example, a 100% overtime project with a time & a half (150%) overtime can be achieved in Icarus with the following entries on the Construction Workforce: General Rates form in the Standard Basis:
Standard Work Week: Default (40 hours)
Overtime: 40 hours
Overtime rate percent standard: 200%
These settings should make the overtime premium costs reported in the project indirects be half that of the direct field labour as reported under the Direct Costs/ Cost/Quantity rollups report i.e. effectively 150% overall rate.
Keywords: OT, shifts, overtime
References: None |
Problem Statement: Inability to open any project/scenario. An access denied or project in use error message may appear when attempting to access any scenarios on the system. | Solution: It may be possible that the SESSION.LCK file was not automatically removed from the system when the last scenario was closed. The file resides in the \Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus x.x\ic_cache\Projects directory. Normally the file exists only while a scenario is open on the system. In rare circumstances, however, the file is not removed automatically.
Close the open the Aspen Icarus software application and delete the SESSION.LCK. Reopen the Aspen Icarus software. All scenarios should be accessible.
This application level problem is similar to that discussed in knowledge base item # 107986. That document can be accessed using the link below.
http://support.aspentech.com/webteamasp/KB.asp?ID=107986
Keywords: open
project
scenario
References: None |
Problem Statement: Why would a smaller flow head cost more than the larger flow head for a pump? | Solution: We have seen that pump costing is not done with continuous monotonic curves. In the real world, pumps are costed by selecting an applicable model from a vendor's set of possible models. This is typically done using a graph with head and flow axes, with regions of application for different models. The cost of a particular model pump is not 100% based solely on its capacity (and power), but has a significant portion of its cost determined by volume of units sold. This is a key point, since we have seen that for units that are less common, the cost is typically higher. In some instances our models predict a higher # of stages than conditions may warrant. This is the step change that some clients are experiencing regarding pump pricing. Even though there is no change in flow, the increased head requires more stages.
Our data and other published sources show that this is not unusual. Pumps sizes that manufacturers have lower demand for are often marked up higher. Pump prices are less related to manufacturers production costs and more of a commodity item where prices are driven by what the market will bear.
Additionally, if you see in the installation details of the pump, that Drawing 75 in the output report is being used, it will be because the Icarus cost engine is also designing a TEWAC motor for that pump (the TEWAC motor is a totally enclosed water cooled motor.)
Drawing 75 includes more pipe lines (3 additional pipe lines: inlet, outlet, and relief) which are used for the TEWAC motor from a standard API 610 pump.
Keywords: pump, flow, head
References: None |
Problem Statement: Sometimes it is necessary to know the design rules for Heat Exchangers in the Aspen Icarus software products.
Usually, one would like to know the specific design rule for the number of shells (as the surface area increases, then system divides into two or more shells). There are some ranges of typical L/D based on an industry standard design, and the rule would be useful to know. | Solution: The procedure is as follows:
1. Assume 1 Shell.
2. If number of shells are specified, use it instead.
3. Assume 6M tubes (12M U-tubes).
4. If the Tube Length is specified, use it instead.
5. Calculate the number of tubes from the Area/shell and tube size.
6. Calculate required shell size for number of tubes including information on pitch.
7. If the number of shells is specified, and if L/D is not between 10-16, change the Tube Length. If it is not specified (See standard tube sizes below), else, if shell diameter is greater than 1.2M, assume one more shell.
8. Go back to Step 5 if Step 7 made changes to the design.
Standard Tube Lengths
3M, 4M, 5M, 6M, 9M
Keywords: heat exchanger, design, design rules, rules, shell, area, tube length, extended
References: None |
Problem Statement: For large diameter storage tanks, there is no labor costs generated to install the items. Why is this? | Solution: With large diameter storage tanks, the cost of field erection is included as part of the purchased equipment costs. In this case the labor costs will be set to zero, but the material cost will be much higher.
All field erection costs (labor costs) are wrapped into material price; and for those users who use IPM, there is no subcontract, so only a labor hours field is listed..with no labor cost.
It is possible to determine if the vessel is to be field erected if the on the Single Item Estimate, the Single Component Installation Details shows the vessel line item as Equip & Field Fabric.
In this case, there will be no labor costs associated with the item. If the vessel is to include labor costs, the report will show the vessel line item as Equipment & Setting.
Keywords: storage
tank
labor
References: None |
Problem Statement: After evaluating my project, I get a SCAN message window that says:
INFO > 'EXT- 1' SYSTEM USING FOLLOWING CUSTOMER FILE FOR CURRENCY SPECS CURRENCY.DAT
How can I get rid of this error message? | Solution: This is just an INFO message and does not affect the estimate, but at this time, there isn't a way to avoid this message from appearing.
Keywords: INFO, currency.dat, currency, currency specs, ext
References: None |
Problem Statement: While running a report, before the overwrite existing file command comes up, the following error comes up.
Aspen Icarus Reporter - Import | Solution: This problem occurs when the 'c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus xx.x\ic_cache' folder is set to read-only or that you don't have write access.
It is recommended that you change the permissions of the entire 'c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus xx.x' folder, sub-folders and files to 'Full Control', so that there are no read-only files present.
Keywords: lock, import, reference table, table, reporter, icarus reporter, 3050, error
References: Tables Error 3050: Could not lock file
When you click OK, the Aspen Icarus application locks the program up.
The only way to activate the Aspen Icarus software again is to open up the Task Manager, and select to end the program, and then re-start it.
How do I fix this problem so that I am able to run a report? |
Problem Statement: Cannot right-click to choose select or edit for the Project Basis tree options in the Project Basis View tab. | Solution: This problem could stem from 2 reasons:
1. The path pointing to the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Data\UserData folder is not correct. Check Tools - Options - Preferences - Locations, to make sure that UserDataDir is pointing to the currently installed version of the Icarus software. The default path is: c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Data\UserData. If this path is not correct, please reset it to the correct hard drive and path location.
2. A file or files may be out-of-date or corrupted in the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Data\UserData directory.
Check file dates in the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Data\UserData folder, using the list below of the files (27 files), dates and sizes that should be installed in the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Data\UserData folder:
BasisAnalyzer.txt
6 KB
6/06/2007 6:08 PM
BasisIK.txt
11 KB
2/24/2006 7:52 PM
BasisIPE.txt
6 KB
9/13/2005 2:28 PM
BasisIPM.txt
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If you find that your files are out of date or corrupted, a zipped copy of these files are attached to this supportSolution.
Keywords: basis
right-click
select
tree
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Problem Statement: Is there a way to tell from the IZP file if its an Aspen Icarus Project Manager (IPM), Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator (IPE) or Aspen Kbase project? | Solution: No, there is not a way to tell from just looking at the properties of the IZP or even the SZP file.
But, if you are familiar with the database files, and text files that the Icarus software creates, you can look at these items in the SZP file:
1. See if there is a .CCP report available. If there is, then the file is a Aspen KBase file.
2. See if there is a reports.mdb file: Open this file (password is: icarus), then open the G relation (CREWSCH). This database file will be populated for IPM, but not for Aspen Kbase.
2. Inputf.U000 - contractor cards will only be present in Aspen Kbase, not IPM.
If none of these files are present, please send along the SZP file to support for further investigation: [email protected].
Keywords: IZP, SZP,
References: None |
Problem Statement: My company only uses Microsoft Project. How do I get my Icarus Project Manager (IPM) project into Microsoft Project instead of using Primavera? | Solution: Well, you can get your IPM project schedule into Microsoft Project, but you will still have to use Primavera as a catalyst.
First, you must install Primavera. Primavera MUST be installed using the CUSTOM option. Please follow page xxvi in the Primavera
Keywords: schedule
Microsoft
P3
Primavera
primavera
MS Project
Microsoft Project
References: Manual for installation instructions.
Once Primavera is installed, run IPM and open your project. Perform an estimate on the project and then select Run | Develop Schedule | Schedule and Cost Reporting (or Schedule Only).
Once the schedule is generated in Primavera, you can now convert the P3 Schedule to a Microsoft Project file.
To convert to a Microsoft Project file from Primavera:
1. Have schedule open in Primavera.
2. From the Menu, choose Tools | MPX Conversion Utility.
3. Then, choose FILE | Convert a P3 project to an MPX project.
4. Then choose your P3 project (typically stored in the \P3WIN\P3projects folder), and then type in a new name for the MPX project.
The new MPX file will be located in the \P3WIN\PROJECTS.
You can then take that file and open it in Microsoft Project.
If you have questions regarding Primavera's MPX Conversion Utility, please contact Primavera support directly at: 610-667-8600. |
Problem Statement: I am pricing fittings, and have specified a diameter value, and 0 for my lined pipe length because I only want the cost for the fittings; why am I getting some piping cost developed? | Solution: By design of the program this minimum length will show up for the lined pipe.
There is not any direct way you can remove this cost, although the cost that is being developed will be from a very small length.
Keywords: fittings, pipe length
References: None |
Problem Statement: I am unable to get material costs for purchased backfill such as gravel or clay from Icarus. Does Icarus not provide this or am I not looking in the correct location in Icarus? | Solution: If you read the definition of the Backfill and Compact Excavation in pg 25-7 of the Icarus
Keywords: backfill, purchase, material
References: , you will find that it is assumed the fill material used has been stockpiled locally (excavated material available onsite) and therefore is free. If you are using purchased fill, you should add an item Truck Haul-disposal or Purchase Fill to account for the cost of your fill material. |
Problem Statement: When does an element automatically become inactive (i.e. ELEMTYPE(@,ELEMSTAT) = 1) in Aspen Demand Manager? | Solution: The Create Statistical Forecast screen Inactives tab allows you to specify attribute combinations that you want to ignore when generating a statistical forecast. If you specify a particular attribute combination as inactive, the Demand Manager ignores any history records for that combination when aggregating the history data to the forecast generation level as part of the process of generating the Statistical Forecast. In addition to being able to manually set attributes to inactive via the Inactives tab on the Create Statistical Forecast screen, combinations that have been realigned to another product, customer, etc. will be automatically marked as inactive.
Keywords: DM
Inactive
Active
ELEMTYPE
ELEMSTAT
References: None |
Problem Statement: When opening a case the menu tree and workspace display an error message: | Solution: Check to see if the dialog for the workspace is pointing to the SCRGEOM table and that the SCRGEOM table is not empty.
To recover the menu tree and the workspace copy the SCRGEOM table from a saved model into the affected model.
Keywords: Menu Tree
SCRGEO
Workspace
References: None |
Problem Statement: Whenever I do a scan or evaluation in my Economic Evaluator file, I get the following messaage: | Solution: Your Design Criteria file has become corrupted. You need to Select a new Design Criteria file for your project.
1.) Go to Project Basis View
2.) Go to Process Design | Design Criteria and do a Right Mouse Button
3.) Choose Select
4.) On the Select the Design Criteria form, choose a Design Criteria File ( for example, DEFAULT).
5.) Click OK
6.) Now if you do a scan or project evaluation you should not receive an error.
Keywords:
References: None |
Problem Statement: What is the minimum number of months of data needed to create a case? | Solution: This is from the Demand Manager Help:
Demand Manager Data Requirements
The Demand Manager data is grouped into three categories:
1 Master data
2 Shipment history data
3 Open order and current shipment data
Master Data
Master Data consists of any attribute that is included in the product, customer, or location hierarchy. Master Data is broken down into two types: Base Attributes and General Attributes.
Base Attributes are the lowest level attributes that make the data unique. Typical Base Attributes are product, ship-from location, and ship-to location. The Demand Manager allows you to specify any attributes as Base Attributes.
General Attributes are related to one or more Base Attributes (directly or indirectly) and are used to aggregate and disaggregate data for forecast generation, netting, reporting, and so on.
Shipment History Data
Shipment History Data provides details about product sales for a period of time in the past, usually a minimum of 36 months. This data helps identify trends, such as seasonality. Shipment history data is typically refreshed as part of the period end process.
Open Order and Current Shipment Data
Open Order and Current Shipment Data provides details about recent shipments and customer orders that have not yet been shipped. This data is used for forecast netting, and is typically refreshed every day.
That being said, the absolute minimum requirement for history is 36 months.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: Field length of the first column in (nearly) every report is too short and truncates text. | Solution: For the field length of the Forecast Gen Errors on the Create Statistical Forecast screen, the width can be increased by modifying the FCINFOR sets description to be 64 characters.
For the field length in View History we are limited to 64 characters in what we display in the row set header. However, using the Hierarchical option will put each attribute description on a separate line. If concatenating attribute descriptions are getting cut off at the 64 character limit, then the Hierarchical option should be used.
Keywords: Demand Manager
field width
description
FCINFOR
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Problem Statement: I have a YARD PIPE COMPONENT that is using my CUSTOM PIPE SPEC item which has PAINT and INSULATION specified. However, the PAINT and INSULATION costs are missing from the item cost. | Solution: PLANT BULK PIPE is a component. Therefore in order to get the relevant costs, you need to specify the COMPONENT BULK's PAINT and INSULATION requirement
1. Load the pipe component form
2. Go to OPTIONS->PAINT and select X for the Paint Requirement. Click OK.
3. Go to OPTIONS->INSULATION and select X for the Insulation Requirement. Click OK.
4. Evaluate and you will get the relevant costs generated for your pipe component.
Keywords: paint, insulation, bulk, custom pipe specs
References: None |
Problem Statement: How is Siding Calculated? | Solution: The following assumptions are made for the plant bulk siding component:
1. The user specified area is assumed to cover 4 sides of a square building that is 30 ft high.
2. An effective column spacing is calculated based on the assumed length of 1 side of the building.
3. This spacing may be lower than the user defined column spacing.
4. A minimum of 2 man doors and 1 delivery garage door are included in the cost and weight calculations.
5. The siding weight is assumed to weigh 2.3 psf.
6. The steel handling weight includes the combined weight of the siding, doors, and girts.T
Keywords: Siding
References: None |
Problem Statement: Is it possible to reduce demand forecasts by a straight percentage? | Solution: To override all modifiable data values in Data Table view:
1 Display the desired forecast data.
2 Click Apply Factor?
The Factor dialog appears.
3 In the first field on the Factor dialog, select the operator you want to use ? *, /, +, or -.
4 In the second field on the Factor dialog, enter the number you want to apply to all data.
For example, to increase all numbers by ten percent, you would select * in the first field, and enter 1.1 in the second field.
5 Click Apply.
A dialog appears, prompting you for a comment for the override. This comment will be saved along with the override amount, User ID, and date time stamp.
6 Type the desired comment.
7 Click OK.
The Demand Manager applies your override to all values with white backgrounds in the data table. Your new overrides appear in the list on the View/Edit Overrides screen.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: Does Demand Manager V7.1 supports Re-Align History of product A to product B and C? | Solution: Demand Manager supports realigning 30% history of a product A to B and 70% to C.
The steps of Realign history are as below.
1. Go to Re-Align History. Then select Copy and re-align history(C) for 'Re-alignment option'. Then realigns 30% history of a product ALPHA 10 Grade Bulk Package
to ALPHA 10 Grade 50 lb Package .
2. Setup this realignment.
3. Select History only (R) for 'Re-alignment option'. Then realigns 70% history of a product ALPHA 10 Grade Bulk Package to ALPHA 10 Grade 40 lb Package .
4. Setup this realignment.
5. Click apply all.
6. Check the data table as below.
The History of ALPHA 10 Grade 40 lb Package and ALPHA 10 Grade 50 lb Package Re-aligned as expected.
Keywords: Re-Align
Re-Alignment option
History
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Problem Statement: Is it possible to only output the forecast data to the display? | Solution: Unfortunately, this is not an option. The following section from the Demand Manager help describes the configurable options for View Setup:
View Setup
The View Setup section specifies options for your data display.
View - Indicates how you want to view the results. Options include:
Forecast error matrix - Displays a matrix of the forecast error (Cumulative Sum of Error, MAD, Bias, or Tracking Signal) versus volume in the lower left frame. The results are placed in quadrants based on the specified boundaries for error and volume.
When you click on one of the quadrants, the table in the lower right frame will be filtered to only show the data that falls into the selected quadrant.
Error table - Displays the actual quantity, forecast lag quantity, error (actual ? forecast), and percent error ((actual - forecast) / n) by time.
Forecast versus actuals chart - Displays a chart of forecast versus actuals.
Note: If desired, you can change the type of chart that is displayed.
Error chart - Displays a chart of the error.
Percent error chart - Displays a chart of the percent error.
Units- Indicates the unit of measure in which you want to display the results.
For details on units of measure, see Edit Units of Measure.
Format - Specifies a number format for the results.
Show legends on chart - Controls whether a legend appears when the results are displayed as a chart.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: When does an inactive element get forecasted? Will inactive elements be created in the demand plan? | Solution: No, Inactive elements do not get forecasted (even if there is history data - i.e. if you mark a product with history as inactive through the Inactive tab, a forecast will not be generated for that product).
Any element with a working forecast will be created in the demand plan even if it's inactive. For example, if you mark a product as inactive, no statistical forecast or working forecast will be created. However, if you enter an override that impacts that inactive element, then the working forecast will no longer be zero and thus will be included in the demand plan.
Keywords: Active
Inactive
Element
Working Forecast
Demand Plan
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Problem Statement: I am getting an error message when running my project evaluation:
ERROR> NO MATCH FOUND ON THE PIPE SYMBOL SPECIFIED
What does this mean and how do I fix it? | Solution: This message will occur on component items that have a custom pipe spec specified.
For example, if you get the error:
ERROR> 'PIP- 75' NO MATCH FOUND ON THE PIPE SYMBOL SPECIFIED
You can trace back to what item is giving you the problem. The number 75 above, refers to the Item
Keywords: custom, pipe specs, pipe, symbol
References: Number in your project.
Look at that item and check the custom pipe spec specification. Is this a valid custom pipe spec from the custom pipe spec file that you have associated with the project? Did you type in the custom pipe spec or did you use the drop down box to select the custom pipe spec from the list. (Note: please use the drop down selection tool to select your custom pipe spec from the list....typing the custom pipe spec in may result in typos's).
It's also a good idea to check to see if you have the correct custom pipe spec file attached to your project in the project basis).
If you still cannot figure out how to fix the error, please send your project's .IZP file (zipped) to [email protected], along with details explaining what the problem is. |
Problem Statement: Is it possible to specify the initial day of the week for weeks in the Aspen Demand Manager (DM) model? | Solution: On the Configure Time Periods interface, the setting First day of the week does what you want.
First day of the week - Specifies the day of the week on which you want weeks to start. This setting uses the standard Aspen SCM day of week codes (0 = Sunday, 1 = Monday, etc). For details, see the online help.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: Sometimes after loading the Aspen Icarus products or a patch, when I run Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word (and sometimes just the Aspen Icarus application itself), the AspenTech Installer windows appears and tells me to wait while Windows configures my Aspen Icarus product.
If it hit cancel about 5 or 6 times, the Installer window will go away.
What should I do, and why would an update to the Microsoft Office software cause this to happen?
Typical Causes
1. An update was performed on the Microsoft Office software. Sometimes this can change shared .dlls and cause the Aspen Icarus software to repair itself.
2. Incorrect permissions on the registry for the end-user. Even if the Administrator installs the software for the end-user (because the end-user does not have local administrative rights over the PC), when the end-user logs into the PC and runs the Icarus software, the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Aspentech\Aspen Icarus Products\[version] registry key gets COPIED to the registry entry HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Aspentech\Aspen Icarus Products\[version]. If this copy cannot happen, the Aspen Icarus repair dialog box will appear and tell the user that the software needs to repair itself.
Remember: It is required for all users to have local admin to install the Aspen Icarus software and to the registry so that the software will install and run properly. This is documented in the AES installation guide which can be found under the 'Documentation' link on the AspenTech support web site: http://support.aspentech.com.
3. The Aspen Technology, Inc. certificate has expired on the PC. This certificate expired on 05/29/2007. This is fixed if the user installs Cumulative Patch 4 for the Aspen Icarus 2006 software. Cumulative Patch 4 is found on the AspenTech support web site under 'Patches.
4. And 'End-task' was performed causing the Aspen Icarus software to close improperly. | Solution: 1
Insert the aspenONE DVD #6 to your DVD drive and let the repair process continue. This step only needs to be performed one time.
Important Note:
Make sure that the x:\Program Files\Aspen Icarus x.x\ folder, sub-folders and files are set to FULL PERMISSION, else the files that need to be copied over will not permanently stay copied over.
Also, it is vital that the user's registry permissions are set to full access as well, not having the correct permission will not allow the registry keys to be created properly.
Solution 2
Upgrade to the latest Cumulative Patch from the aspenONE Update Center. The new AspenTech Security Certificate was updated with Cumulative Patch 4 for the Aspen Icarus software product line. The aspenONE Update Center can be found at this link: http://support.aspentech.com/aspenoneupdates/.
Solution 3
The other reason why Icarus would need to repair itself is due to the SLMAddin tool that is required for running the Utility and Economics from Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator or Aspen Decision Analyzer, and with the AspenTechnology, Inc. Certificate that expired on 05/29/2007. (You can see what certificates you have by running Microsoft Excel, then go to Tools - Options - Security, then click on the button called 'Macro Security', and click on the 'Trusted Publishers' tab:
With Cumulative Patch 4 of the Aspen Icarus 2006 software, the Aspen Technology, Inc. certificate will be updated so that it is no longer expired. With the new certificate, no 'Icarus repairs' errors will occur when running Excel.
Next, check your security level by clicking on the 'Security Level' tab:
If you can set your security to LOW and the error message will not occur. Please check with your IT department to see if this is allowed at your company. Don't use the other settings, as other error messages will still appear, and cause problems:
Medium Security
High Security
b. If it is not possible for you to set your security level to LOW, you can unregister the SLMAddIn.dll from the 'c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Program\Sys' folder.
To un-register this file, you will need to open a command prompt (START - RUN --> then type in cmd and then click OK).
You will need to change directories to the 'c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Program\Sys' folder.
Type: cd Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Program\Sys, then hit enter.
Next, type: regsvr32 /u SLMAddIn.dll
Once you unregister this SLMAddIn.dll, you will receive a confirmation message:
Please note: By unregistering this SLMAddIn.dll, you will not be able to run the Utility and Economics from Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator or Aspen Decision Analyzer.
Solution 4
If this procedure does not fix the problem, try performing a Microsoft Office Update.
Solution 5
Export the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Aspentech\Aspen Icarus Products\[version] registry key (it only needs to be the BASE VERSION...the version with the 'x.0' specification. Edit the .reg file and perform a 'find' and 'replace' on the following:
find: LOCAL_MACHINE
replace: CURRENT_USER
You may also have to 'find' and 'replace' the drive letter if different.
Run the reg file, so that it gets written to the registry for the Current User.
Attached is an exported registry file for reference or use.
Keywords: excel, word, repair, icarus, aspen icarus, registry, permissions, certificate, security, installer, aspen installer, configure, configures, reconfigure, installer, aspentech, wait, please, please wait
References: None |
Problem Statement: When trying to run the Aspen Icarus reporter, a error message box opens with the following message:
'x:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006.5\Program\Sys\Reporter\Database\reports.mdb' NOT FOUND. Reporter will quit now. | Solution: To resolve this error, check the contents of the specified directory in the error message. In this case, the directory location is 'x:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006.5\Program\Sys\Reporter\Database'. This directory should contain a reports.mdb file.
If this folder does not contain the reports.mdb file, please use the attached reports.mdb file to place in the above folder.
If the file does exist, on occasion, the reports.mdb file may have been renamed to reports~.mdb.
In this situation, the error message can be resolved by renaming the reports~.mdb file to reports.mdb by removing the tilde (~) in the filename.
This error message is likely a result of either a crash of the open estimate, or not correctly exiting out of the Aspen Icarus project.
Under normal circumstances, when an Aspen Icarus project is closed, the Aspen Icarus software application will run a compaction process to compress all the project files into the .izp and .szp files.
If this compaction process was interrupted (for example, if the application crashed or the computer was rebooted) a '~' may appear after the filename.
Keywords: reports.mdb, found, not found, reporter, reports, error
References: None |
Problem Statement: The project totals appear to be missing on my standard report exported to a Microsoft Word document. | Solution: This is a problem with Microsoft Word, not with the Aspen Icarus software.
Check to see what your normal.dot template is set to. By default, Microsoft Word uses Times New Roman 12pt.
If your font size is quite large in the output word document, or that your default.dot template is a different font, or larger type set, it may cause some of the problems you are seeing.
It's recommended that you keep the default font set to Times New Roman 12pt, or if you need to use another font, scale down the font size to something smaller .
Keywords: font
References: None |
Problem Statement: Could I use the MAT'L/L MAN-HOUR % ADJ to adjust labor cost for quoted equipment? | Solution: No, you should not, as indexing only applies to system calculated numbers not to the quoted items.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: Starting with V7.3, there is a new method for recovering a crashed project. | Solution: In previous versions (V7.2.1 and earlier), files were recovered by zipping the iccache folder to an archive location. Due to changes made in V7.2 to enhance performance and support Mega projects, so recovery method was no longer affective.
Starting with V7.3, a SPECS file will now be written to the prject iccache folder as a timed event. There is a new option in the Backup/Recovery secition within Preferences ( Timed Recovery) that allows a user to specify a time interval. The user also has an option to turn the option off. Now when a project crashes, the procedure will appear the same to the user, but will actually recover the SPECS file. So, as before, the user will be prompted to see if they want to recover the project.. If the user selects to recover the project, a new project/project secnerio name needs to be specified. Once the name is specified, the recovery process will use the SPECS file in the iccache folder to regenerate the new project. In addition to recovering components, project specs and any attached PID xml
files will also be recovered. In the current version, the process will not
recover user specified attributes created using UserAttributes.exe.
Keywords: V7.3, recovery, specs
References: None |
Problem Statement: How many months of historical data should a DM / CF model include?
Is it 24 months, 36 months or 48 months? How do we explain this choice? | Solution: There is no hard and fast rule for the number of months of history that will be required in all cases.
It depends on the data, particularly the amount of seasonality.
From our experience if you don't have seasonality, then 24 months is often adequate.
With seasonality, 36 months of data is the minimum required to pick up the seasonal patterns.
Additional years of data may be necessary in some cases, but it can also have a negative impact because the further back in history you go, the less relevant the data can be to the current situation.
Of course, the tool is flexible and part of the implementation process is to evaluate the specific situation and determine what is right for a particular customer.
Keywords: DEMAND MANAGEMENT
FORECASTING
HISTORICAL DATA
SEASONALITY
CYCLES
SEASONAL FLUCTUATION
MONTHS
References: None |
Problem Statement: What standards have been used tin the design of the compressor models in the Aspen Economic Evaluator Suite? | Solution: The compressor models are not based on a design standard. They are the result of bids collected from customers with compressor pricing, which were modelled using the relevant design parameters for the compressor. We do not specifically check as to what company specification or international design standard was used to construct the compressors. All of the compressors that we model come from projects in the oil & gas, refinery or petrochemical industry. As most compressors are expensive items we always suggest that customers get a specific budget quote on this item for their estimate.
Keywords: compressor
References: None |
Problem Statement: When I create a historical event in Demand Manager, what is its significance? How do I tell the model to not forecast based on the history and try to treat it as a special event? | Solution: Creating an Event in a historical period has no impact on the forecast. Events are really just another way of overriding the future forecast. Instead of overriding the forecast by a specific quantity as you do when overriding the forecast through the View Forecast screen, you can override the forecast by a profile which spans several time periods. These profiles must be pre-defined and relate to a specific Event type. For Example, in the base CAP data, there is an Event for a Price Increase of 5%. From the Apply Events screen, the user enters a specific name and description for the new Event, selects the Event profile, an Event Type which is really just a label, when the Event starts, and which product (or other attributes this Event should apply to). When the user applies the Event, the profile is applied to the current Working Forecast for the selected product (or other combination of attributes). Say the Working Forecast for Product A was 100 for all months. The Price Increase 5% profile is defined as follows.
-4
-3
-2
-1
Start
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Price Increase 5%
0
0
5
15
-15
-4
-1
0
0
0
0
0
0
This means that the period when the Event starts will have a decrease in demand of -15%. The two previous periods will have an increase in demand of 5% and 15% respectively and the two following periods to the period the Event starts will have a decrease in demand of -4% and -1% respectively.
So, if an Event for Product A uses the above profile and starts in July 2009, the Working Forecast would change as follows:
May 2009 = 100 + (100 * 5%) = 105
Jun 2009 = 100 + (100 * 15%) = 115
Jul 2009 = 100 + (100 * -15%) = 85
Aug 2009 = 100 + (100 * -4%) = 96
Sep 2009 = 100 + (100 * -1%) = 99
I hope this helps to explain how this Apply Event function works. If you think we need further discussion, please give me a call.
To modify the history data to eliminate the impact of a past event on demand, the remove outliers function should clean it out if it was statistically significant. The user can also manually adjust the history data over the horizon where the event occurs if desired.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: I have defined two lined pipes with the same dimensions and same lining material but their cost is different, why? | Solution: For lined pipe we include cost of flanges in the cost of pipe. We assume the lined pipe to be in sections with flanged ends. So, let's say if first line has 12 sections and second line has 4 sections, this means for first line there are 8 more valves.All lined fittings and valves are assumed to be flanged, so there are 16 extra flanges for first line. In short, there are 24 flanges for the first line compared to 8 for second line. That is the reason for the difference in the cost.
The user can adjust the number of flanges by specifying FT but for lined pipe, however the user specified FT value is used only if it is greater than the engine calculation. For lined pipe, FL works the same way as FT.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: How to create more than two excel custom filters for excel 2003 in your Icarus report? | Solution: In MS Excel 2003, there is no in-built option to create a filter for more than two condition in MS Excel 2003 but there are a couple of workarounds for it.
1. Use MS Excel 2007, which does provide more than two custom filters
2. Second option is to tweak Excel 2003 by adding some custom formula. Please check the attached example file.
Attached file has a three custom filter for column C, you can enter the filter criteria in cell G7, H7 and I7for column C and next step would be to select True option in cell G9 from the dropdown box and it will give you the filtered value based on the three conditions specified in cell G7, H7 and I7. Column G has the formula that filters based on the three values specified in cell G7, H7 and I7. You can customize the formula based on your need to accommodate more filter conditions.
Keywords:
References: None |
Problem Statement: Enclosed is an important letter from AspenTech and Primavera regarding Primavera Project Planner (P3) regarding AspenTech's policy on Primavera Project Planner (P3) support. | Solution: Please download attached letter Primavera Support 09-02-05_PS6_final.pdf
Keywords: primavera
support
P3
References: None |
Problem Statement: In Pump specification, what is meant by the Fluid Head? | Solution: The fluid head is the total differential head. This is the head developed by the pump and is the basis for determining pump/motor power requirements.
Keywords: fluid head
pump
head
differential
References: None |
Problem Statement: How can I get Primavera Support for use with my Aspen Icarus Project Manager software? | Solution: Attached is the Primavera letter that AspenTech is providing to our Aspen Icarus Project Manager customers. In this letter, we are informing users that:
- Our agreement with Primavera has ended.
- Aspen Icarus Project Manager (IPM) customers got a free Primavera license and support during the agreement.
- AspenTech will not be providing additional free support for the Primavera portion of the software.
If you are still in need of additional P3 support, please contact Primavera directly at 610-667-8600, so you can purchase a support agreement with Primavera.
Keywords: primavera
support
p3
References: None |
Problem Statement: Starting in version 12.2, it is possible to copy installation bulks such as pipe lines and instrumentation loops from one component to another. This feature will prevent users from having to fully redefine installation bulks should they need to change a component model type by deleting and re-adding the equipment to a project. | Solution: The following steps detail how to copy and paste installation bulks:
Open component spec form to copy bulk items from. On the Options menu, select the bulk item to copy. (Either Pipe - Item Details or Instrumentation).
In the bulk form, select the item or items to copy by highlighting the column. Right mouse click on the column and select Copy Items(s) from the context menu.
Open up the component spec form to copy the bulk items into. Select the Installation bulk spec sheet corresponding to the item type copied. Right mouse click on one of the existing columns and select Paste Item(s) from the context menu. The bulk items will be pasted into the component.
Keywords: copy
bulks
References: None |
Problem Statement: My Component Evaluations in Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator seem to take a long time; what could be causing this? | Solution: Component Evaluations in the Economic Evaluation products have sped up with release V7.2. If you are doing a Component Evaluation, and it seems to get past 90 percent complete in the message window, and then stay there for 30 seconds or longer, check your SLM configuration. This is typically caused by the SLM configuration pointing to incorrect server and or buckets for the Economic Evaluation license. The Economic Evaluation, for each Component Evaluation, checks to make sure there is still a valid license available and checked out. If it points to the wrong location it will first look there. Here is what happens when search is initiated for a license:
SLM component of the Economic Evaluation looks for a license on the first bucket of the first server listed under SLMConfiguration wizard. If no license is found to be available with the first bucket of the first server, then it moves to the 2nd bucket on the first server and if it cannot locate a valid license then again it moves on to the 3rd bucket and so on. When buckets listed under the first server are all checked, then it moves to the first bucket of the second server and so on.
The way to solve this problem is to make sure that the first bucket listed under the first server will have license for the product you are running.
Keywords:
References: None |
Problem Statement: I seem to have accidentally moved or removed one of my palette windows (the windows that are docked on the right side of the Icarus application).
How do I get the window(s) back? | Solution: Go to Tools | Options | Preferences | General (tab). Uncheck Window States, then click OK.
Close the Icarus application and then relaunch the application.
Your window states should go back to the original setting.
Keywords: window, palette, moved, move, dock
References: None |
Problem Statement: How can I model a PLC Cabinet inside Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator (AICE)? How can I model it in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) | Solution: For Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator (AICE):
Inside Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimation there is not a direct way to add a PLC Control Center, so if you want to add this item, a good option is to use a Multifunction controller.
This item can be found as a Project Component in the Plant Bulks // Instrumentation and is used for indicating, control loops and switch and alarm circuits.
This controller includes a cabinet which is around (6 ft tall and 19 in wide) that contains 1 or more electronic controllers with a power supply, analog and digital I/O signal.
You can see the entire description of this equipment in the Icarus
Keywords: PLC, Multifunction, controllers.
References: Guide, Chapter 21 page 6.
For Aspen Capital Cost Estimaor (ACCE):
Aspen Capital Cost Estimator adds the various Process Control Centers under the Project Basis View. If you go the the Project Basis View | Systems | Project Control
then expand the Project, you can click on either Project or any Operator Center, do a right mouse button, and you will see an option to add your PLC: |
Problem Statement: What is the difference between the 'old' and 'new' Civil material manhour quantity options? (Project Basis View | Basis for Capital Cost | Design Basis | Civil/Steel Specs) | Solution: Since Aspen ICARUS 2006.5, Civil Material and Man-hour quantities were revised for all foundations. A field at the project level civil specs is provided for users to select the New or Old Civil Table. The revised Material/Man-hour table is the default and there are significant differences between New and Old Table.
The complete templates for the Civil tables are available in C:\ProgramData\Documents\AspenTech\Shared Economic Evaluation Vx.x\Civil:
· CivMatMH.dat (new table)
· CivMatMH-old.dat (old table)
Keywords: Civil material manhour qty opt, civil tables, foundations.
References: None |
Problem Statement: Can Primavera 6 (P6) be linked with Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator (AIPCE) or Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) over a network? That is, having each application installed in different client machines? | Solution: This functionality is not available. Both AIPCE (or ACCE if it is being used) and P6 need to be installed on the same machine for the link to work.
Keywords: Link, schedule, Capital, cost, ACCE, AIPCE
References: None |
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