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Problem Statement: How do I re-allocate one Code of Account to another? For Example, I would like to re-allocate an Instrumentation Code of Account (621 - Control Center Panels) to an Electrical Code of Account (721 - Conduit). How do I do this so that it is set for the entire project? | Solution: Under the Project Basis Tab, right click Codes of Accounts, and choose SELECT. You have to select which set of Codes of Accounts you wish to use for the project. You should select ICARUS for the default ICARUS Code of Accounts.
Then, right click Codes of Accounts, and select EDIT. A dialog box will appear ask... |
Problem Statement: This Knowledge Base article addresses the Error 1603 message that may be encountered during the installation of Economic Evaluation on any platform when using virtual folder(s). | Solution: In order to avoid the Error 1603 message, please follow these simple steps:
1. Make an image of the aspenONE Engineering DVD1 32-bit on drive X:\Aspen.
2. After making the image, browse to Economic EvaluationV7.3.1.msi folder:
X:\Aspen\aspenONEV7.3dvd1\aes731\aspenonev7.3dvd1\Economic Evaluation V7.... |
Problem Statement: What does the error message BOP OPTION SET TO ES. USER HAS NOT SPECIFIED ESD CTRL CNTR mean? | Solution: In one of your control loops, you have chosen an ES (Emergency Shutdown Relay). The ES needs a Secondary Control Center type of ESD to run the relay to. You need to add a new ESD Control Center to your project, and connect the area to it as a secondary Control Center.
Keywords: ES, ESD, Control Center, Second... |
Problem Statement: When I evaluate my project I get the error:
ERROR> 'W1 - 3' CONFLICTING ENTRIES FOR ALL CRAFTS
FATAL> 'W1 - 3' WORKFORCE DATA ERRORS PREVENT PREPARATION OF PROJ ESTIMATE
Values entered in Construction Workforce / Wage Rates causes this error.
The issue here is that you can either enter the Wa... | Solution: You cannot enter one wage rate / productivity value under one heading and another value under the other heading.
Keywords:
References: None |
Problem Statement: After installing Economic Evaluation V8.0, I now get an unhandled exception error message when I start Economic Evaluation V7.3.2:
Unhandled exception has occurred in a component in your application. If you click Continue, the application will ignore the error and attempt to continue. Object refere... | Solution: This is a problem with the V7.3.2 Start Page.A The workaround is to turn the Start Page off in Economic Evaluation V7.3.2.A To do this open Economic Evaluation V7.3.2A (ignore the error message) and go to:
Tools | Options | Preferences (Start Page)
and un-check the box. If you close Economic Evaluation V7.3.... |
Problem Statement: Are we able to save the standard basis files in a user-specified location instead of the default location (Std_Basis_IPE/IPM etc)?
We have a network based system and it would be very helpful if users could save the standard basis files on the network so that other engineers can also use them. | Solution: Yes it is possible to customize the system so as to save files in locations different from the default folder locations. To do this, one must invoke the Tools>Options>Preferences interface.
In the Preference interface, select the Locations tab and modify the location specification for any of the specification... |
Problem Statement: If WinRace is no longer offered by Aspen Technology, why is there an option for it under Unit Costs? | Solution: Aspen Technology no longer offers WinRace, but if you have WinRace 2004 it can be used by Aspen Capital Cost Estimator. After installing it, go to Tools | Options | Preferences | Unit Costs and use it via the Mapper button:
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: Where is the reference guide for the API interface located on my harddrive? | Solution: This document is now installed on your hard disk in the location
C:\Program Files\AspenTech\Economic Evaluation V7.2\Program\Docs
Look for the document AspenIcarusTechAPIV7_2-Ref.pdf
Keywords:
References: None |
Problem Statement: Learning to manipulate and use the Code of Account Manager in the Aspen Icarus software can be difficult and time consuming, but with a little planning and careful understanding of how the Code of Account Manager works, this tool can allow a user to customize the Icarus Codes of account definitions a... | Solution: Part 1: Opening the default Code of Account file (DEFAULT.COA).
1. The first thing to do is to select the Code of Account file you want to use. In the project basis, right click on 'Codes of Accounts' and choose 'Select'. Choose the COA file you wish to work with.
2. Once that file is selected, th... |
Problem Statement: I have imported my Aspen Process Economic Analyzer file into Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), but when I try to change the Contingencies and Freight, it is not changed. What do I need to do to change the Contingency and/or Freight? | Solution: You are probably adjusting it in ?Project Basis View | Contingency and Misc. Project Costs.? That is the correct place, UNLESS it has been specified in the contractors form. Then the contractor specifications will override (for that contractor) the overall values for that specific contractor. Aspen Capital Co... |
Problem Statement: Getting a draft.exe error message when trying to attach a P&ID Unable to run the P&ID editor. | Solution: Sometimes your operating system may not register all the necessary DLL and OCX files.
Here are the steps to register the necessary DLL and OCX files on your PC so that the P&ID editor will run correctly:
1. Dlls in the \Program Files\AspenTech\RadPFS 12.2\bin folder:
AESXML2Aosa.dll
aesxmldom_12_1.dll
p... |
Problem Statement: I get a Fortran run-time error while estimating a Kbase Pipeline project. What is causing this and how do I fix it? | Solution: A Fortran run-time error will occur in a Kbase Pipeline project if there is no pipeline segment component entered in the Pipeline Area.
A Fortran run-time error may also occur if you have entered any items in the Project Basis Tab that has a next to it.
You can tell if you have a Pipeline Project. You can see... |
Problem Statement: When I try to add in a steel structure through the plant bulks and link the components I want to hang in that structure by referencing the tag id I get the following message.
ERROR> 'QCD- 53' STRUCTURE REFERRED TO, BY TAG SS-1 DOES NOT EXIST
What is this error occurring, I followed | Solution: #119211 exactly and still get this error?Solution
The reason that this error is occurring is usually because the structure and the components that are referencing each other are located in different areas.
Components that wish to be hung in a structure, must also be located in the same area as the structure. ... |
Problem Statement: Are there sample IPA Report runs and Icarus Project Cost Summary reports for comparison? | Solution: The attached Excel report shows a sample IPA Report run and Icarus? Project Cost Summary report for comparison.
Points to note for the IPA Detail Cost
1. The extra column 'Icarus Code of Account' (which will not appear in a regular run of the IPA report) on the 'IPA Detail Cost' sheet lists specific Icarus ... |
Problem Statement: How can I see what items make up Key Quantities totals? | Solution: There is a Key Quantities report which gives the details (items) that make up the Key Quantities Totals. To view this report, Evaluate your project, then visit:
Standard Reports | Full import | Other Reports | Component Listings (Key Quantities)
Keywords: Key Quantities, Standard Reports
References: None |
Problem Statement: After following the | Solution: document on the support web site that fixes the problem with the Equipment Components from the Components Tab palette window not being displayed (http://support.aspentech.com/webteamcgi/SolutionDisplay_view.cgi?key=117821), I get a message stating that registering the equip.ocx failed:
Why am I unable to ... |
Problem Statement: When MPE (Manpower Productivity Expert) asks if safety equipment is worn, does it mean safety helmet and boots, or something else? | Solution: MPE is asking this question to determine if there is something that would affect the productivity at this site. Safety helmet and boots are considered standard at most facilities and do not affect the productivity. MPE is looking to see if things like a safety suit or something else is worn that would cause a... |
Problem Statement: What are the API slotnames for control valve cost and total sensor cost? | Solution: The slot names are as follows:
CpControlValveCost : Control valve cost
CpControlValveCostCV2 : Control valve cost [2]
CpTotalSensorCost : Total sensor cost
Keywords: slot, slotnames, slot name, API
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I merge areas in a project? | Solution: User can merge areas from separate projects into a ?target? project. The project from which the areas will be merged and the ?target? project must have identical basis. To merge areas into a project:
1. Open a project into which you want to merge areas from other projects. This project is the 'target' p... |
Problem Statement: I get an error message when I try to run the Custom Model in ICARUS: Error in Initializing API. | Solution: If you tend to switch back and forth between versions of ICARUS and use the Custom Model tool, the registered DLL for the API may become confused. This is because there is no versioning of the DLL file for the API for different versions of ICARUS.
All you need to do, is manually re-register the ICAPICOM.dll f... |
Problem Statement: What is the basis for the civil wind velocity specification, fastest mile/kilometer per hour or 3-second gust? | Solution: The wind velocity corresponds to the basic wind speed, which is the 3-second gust speed at 33 feet (10m) above ground. Aspen Icarus products calculate the wind load profile along the height based on the ASCE Standard: Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.
By default, the system uses a wind ... |
Problem Statement: No matter what's the name of the indexing file I used, why does the scan message always give INFO > 'M1 - 1' SYSTEM USING FOLLOWING CUSTOMER FILE FOR INDEXING: INDEXING.DAT? | Solution: The reason for this scan message is that the selected external file is copied to the cache directory with a standard name that the engine recognizes. For indexing file, the standard name is INDEXING.DAT.
Keywords: External file, indexing
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I get Construction Management Supervision (Indirect Code of Account 82) to show up in my output reports? It seems to be different between Aspen Kbase and Aspen Icarus Project Manager (IPM). | Solution: Background information on Construction Management Supervision (Indirect Code of Account 82)
If there is no line item in the output report for Code of Account 82 (COA 82), it means that there was no cost calculated for this Construction Management Supervision in the project.
If your project has multiple co... |
Problem Statement: Can a vertical cylindrical process furnace handle a mixture of gas and liquid fluid? | Solution: Vertical cylindrical process furnace can handle either gas or liquid process fluid, as shown in the field of ?Process type? in the screenshot below. For gas process fluid, the default flowrate is CFM in IP unit. For liquid process fluid, enter liquid flow in GPM in place of gas flow in the input form below.
K... |
Problem Statement: How do I change the default craft names? | Solution: Aspen Capital Cost Estimator allows users modify the default craft names. The default craft names and codes are documented in Chapter 30 of Icarus
Keywords: Craft name
References: manual. To modify craft names:
? Double click on Craft Names form to display it in the main window (Project Basis View |... |
Problem Statement: How to change construction management cost? | Solution: Open Capital Cost Estimator and in Project basis tab under Contracts, select scope, right click it and select edit option as shown in screenshot below.
On right hand side window, right click on conset and select edit option and change the installation to appropriate contractor as shown in screenshot below... |
Problem Statement: What is the best way to model a finned tube exchanger that has a high number of tubes (54 tubes, 2 passes)?
Is there any way to designate finned tubes?
I see only the finned double pipe heat exchanger when I look for finned tubes, but that model only allows for 1 or 7 tubes. | Solution: At the moment, there is not a way to put a finned tube into a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger.
The only Heat Exchanger models with finned tubes are the Air Cooled Exchangers and the Double Pipe Heat Exchanger.
The Air Cooler has a variety of plenum chambers, louver arrangements, fin types (or bare tubes), sizes... |
Problem Statement: I cannot open projects saved on the hard drive. When I open it, window stays blank and nothing appears. Why? | Solution: If you encounter such scenario, the most probable reason is that the project directory specified under Tools|Options|Preference|Location is specified as one level above the project folders. e.g. If all the projects are under C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\AspenTech\2010\Sampleprojects and you h... |
Problem Statement: What percent of Direct Field Labor (DFL) does Aspen Capital Cost Estimator use for Fringe Benefits? | Solution: Fringe Benefits can either be entered as a fixed number or as a percentage of DFL. If neither is entered, the default values are (according to country):
US 21%
UK 20%
EU 20%
JP 21%
ME 40%
Fringe Benefits costs or percentages can be entered under:
Project Basis View | Contracts | Contractors | (contractor name... |
Problem Statement: I have an existing project, with a custom code of account file attached. When I right-click on the 'Codes of Account' section in the project basis, and select 'Export to Library', I receive an error message instead of the dialog box to export my file. | Solution: This problem usually occurs when the default Code of Account directory location is changed to a network drive location.
There are 2 important files that must be present in the Code of Account directory in order for the export function to work properly.
The problem occurs when the COA directory was created on ... |
Problem Statement: I am getting an error message when I try to run any of the Interactive Reports for my Project.
server has not yet been opened. | Solution: document 123775 for version 2006.5 and up)
Keywords: Interactive
reports
crystal
reporter
References: None |
Problem Statement: If Pipe is being fabricated in a remote shop, how is painting handled? How is this shown in the reports? | Solution: Painting is calculated based on area. We calculate a material cost component. Then we take the labor hours, apply our internal subcontract wage rate($/hr) and get the labor cost component.
Then we report them together as a material cost just like all other subcontract costs generated in the system. For remote... |
Problem Statement: Aspen Icarus Project Manager crashes during startup or saved projects are not found after exiting from IPM | Solution: This occurs when customer attempts to save projects on disk or server areas for which he/she does not have write permission. Customer has to make sure that the folder in which he/she is trying to save work is not protected so he/she can create working files or save projects.
Keywords: Crash
Kbase
References: ... |
Problem Statement: After installing Aspen ICARUS Project Manager, how do you know if the product actually works? How is one to know if the installation actually completed correctly and the product functions as it should?
Below are some of the basic tests to test the Aspen ICARUS Project Manager for a correct installati... | Solution: Here are some things to look at in IPM as a test for correct installation:
Start the Aspen ICARUS Project Manager software from the START | PROGRAMS | ASPENTECH directory.
Open the sample project called REFIT.
Next, we want to add in test component. To do this, right click on the MAIN AREA on the LEFT MOST w... |
Problem Statement: When looking at my output report, I notice that my Evaporator has no labor cost associated with it, only a material cost.
Why is there no labor cost? | Solution: The evaporator item is a sub-contract field erected system. (API storage tanks work the same way as the evaporator too).
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.
... |
Problem Statement: I am getting an error message when I try to run any of the Interactive Reports for my Project.
Server has not yet been opened.
How do I fix this problem and what is causing it? | Solution: This error message occurs when the total characters for the project name + scenario name exceed 90 characters total.
As a rule of thumb:
1. The combined path + project name + scenario name cannot exceed 90 characters total.
2. Do not have your project name over 45 characters.
3. Do not have your scenario name... |
Problem Statement: I get a software security error when I try to run P3 from within IPM. How do I fix this?
Also, am I able to run P3 outside of IPM or will that violate my license agreement? | Solution: To fix the software security error, just reinstall your Primavera v3.1 software. Once you do this, the software security error will go away.
Aspen ICARUS has done away with the firmware checking for P3, so it is now OK to run P3 outside of IPM.
Keywords: software security error
primavera
P3
References: None |
Problem Statement: What is that field in the component specs form called Component WBS used for? When filled in, this field does not appear on any of the reports! What is the purpose of this field? | Solution: With this field, users have the capability of adding their own Work Breakdown Structure for use with the estimate results database files. This field is NOT used anywhere within the Icarus products or for any external scheduling purpose or with the Icarus reports. It was added solely for our users who wish to ... |
Problem Statement: I have a process model for a big compressor, which is a five stages intercooling compressor.
The inlet pressure is 9 psia and outlet is 500 psia.
Because the inlet pressure level is too low and thus the inlet stream flow rate is about 300,000 CFM, which is higher than the upper limit specified in I... | Solution: The best way to model this, is to use multiple compressors for a first stage compression (use 4:1 ratio) and then combine streams into one and use one or more compressors to get to final pressure.
Keywords: large, high, pressure, compressor, estimate, model
References: None |
Problem Statement: My component item evaluates every time I click the 'Options' button to modify the installation bulks. This significantly reduces work efficiency. | Solution: The reason that the item evaluates, is because the 'Automatic Item Evaluation' option is checked off in the 'Tools | Options menu'.
You can turn this off if you go back to the 'Tools | Options menu' and uncheck the 'Automatic Item Evaluation' specification.
Keywords: automatic, item, evaluation
References: No... |
Problem Statement: Demolition costs can be modeled in Aspen Icarus through a Material/ Manhour Adjustment for the equipment component. The demolition option can be used to estimate the work items associated with removing a piece of equipment along with any associated installation bulks. | Solution: To use the demolition option, the entire component must be first added and sized in the project. This includes specifying any installation bulk items such as piping, foundations, insulation, etc. Designing the component is necessary for the system to know exactly what items are to be demolished.
To set the de... |
Problem Statement: How is piling calculated in Icarus? | Solution: Here is an example of a typical pile design done in Icarus:
User Input:
Process equipment
VT CYLINDER
Vessel Diameter
12 feet
Height
20 feet
Wind Speed
100 MPH
From Area Civil Specs for pile design:
Footing depth (frost height)
4 feet
Pile Design Requirement
PILE
Pile Type
HP
Compressive Capacity
60 tons
Ten... |
Problem Statement: Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator (AICE) has loaded wage rates for it's crafts. Is there a general breakdown for the indirects that is included in this loaded rate? | Solution: Labor man-hours in AICE are loaded wage rates, and AICE loaded wage rates exclude equipment rental costs.
In essence the indirects follow those of Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) under Contractor Definition in ACCE. The values below are APPROXIMATE values.....those used to derive All-In wages for AICE (US... |
Problem Statement: How do you add a new element to the working forecast in Aspen Collaborative Demand Manager (CDM)? | Solution: Open the Add Elements screen via the menu path: Forecast Generation>Create Statistical Forecast.
Click the New Forecast Elements tab.
Choose the Element Combination for the new forecast element.
Click Add. A message box will appear asking if you are sure you want to add the element. Click Yes. The new eleme... |
Problem Statement: What network rights does a user need to use a Standard Basis stored on a network drive? | Solution: A user needs Read rights to access a Standard Basis file stored on a network drive. A user does not need Write rights.
Keywords: Read, Write, Standard Basis, network, rights
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 you started writing the reports.mdb file to different locations, or if the path locations locations were changed in Preferences, and the end result will cause the Icarus Report... |
Problem Statement: I get an error message : user GCHANGE not found, when runing a Primavera Schedule...how can I change my user name in Primavera? | Solution: While running Aspen Icarus Project Manager:
Go to TOOLS | OPTIONS | PREFERENCES | SCHEDULE.
Change the user name from GCHANGE to the user name that you use in P3.
If you cannot remember the name that is used in P3, then click on the START button to launch the P3 Schedule Administration Tool, and then type i... |
Problem Statement: Is it possible to change the planning unit of a project once a schedule has been created in Primavera from Aspen Icarus Project Manager? | Solution: Once a P3 project is added, the planning unit field cannot be changed. To change the planning unit, choose Tools, Project Utilities, Copy. Select the project you want to change the planning unit. Enter a new project name and the desired planning unit and choose OK.
Changing the planning unit via the Copy comm... |
Problem Statement: How can users who have separate local installations share or import standard basis files created in the same version (same version required)? | Solution: Standard Basis Files are stored in the following directory:
\\Aspen ICARUS x.x\Data\StdBasis_IPM\Ip (or \Met)
They are stored as 5 *.d0n files. For example, if another user created an inch-pound standard basis file (Basis for Capital Costs file) on his machine locally, and called it Louisiana, the following 5... |
Problem Statement: How can I use unloaded wage rates in Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator? | Solution: Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator craft wage rates are loaded wage rates. They include Base labor plus PAC's, fringe benefits, and other subcontractors costs, including overhead and project. They do not include rental equipment. There is not an option to choose loaded or unloaded wage rates.
As a user, you can ... |
Problem Statement: There may be problems when attempting to run the Icarus Manpower Productivity Expert (MPE), or when trying to view the report that MPE generates.
One such error that may occur, when just trying to run MPE has to do with a dll that is used to run the software. This error will refer to the mainpro2.dll... | Solution: to the problem could be with either the PATH statement in the user's environment variable on the computer, or with the user's profile on the computer.
Solution
The first thing to check to make sure that the Environment variable path is not too long. Check to make sure it is not over 100 characters, and that ... |
Problem Statement: What is the correct interpretation of the drop down for the type of tube pitch? It
lists 3. DIAMOND, SQUARE, TRIANGULAR.
The way I currently interpret this
is that Triangular = 30 Deg, Square= 90 deg. BUT Diamond could be
interpreted to mean EITHER 45 Deg or 60 Deg, OR 60 Deg and 30 Deg | Solution: Triangular = 30 deg
Diamond = 45 deg
Square = 90 deg
For costing, triangular(30 deg)= rotated triangular(60 deg, not found in Icarus), because number of tubes that would fit on the tubesheet will be the same in either case.
Keywords: tube pitch
References: None |
Problem Statement: How can I get a bolt up connection with a Blind flange (BL) specified on my piping line? | Solution: The BL (Blind) specification in the Icarus software is a Blind flange. However, the cost engine does not give you the flange when you specify the blind (BL). This is because, some companies use the BL as a pancake blind, and do not want the flange automatically added to the estimate.
In turn, with no flange, ... |
Problem Statement: I have tested to switch between the General Pipe setting in the project basis for Remote Shop fabrication and Field shop fabrication for the same project.
When running evaluation I receive different number of welds in the Quantity Analysis report. The Field Shop fabrication setting gives over 50% mor... | Solution: The reason why you are seeing Field Shop Fabrication welds when you switch to FIELD in your project basis, is because the pipe is no longer going to the REMOTE shop.
In the REMOTE shop, the welds are done there and those welds are included as part of the material cost of the pipe, so you will not see a line i... |
Problem Statement: How can I incorporate construction manhours into my Primavera schedule? | Solution: The first thing to remember is that Primavera uses Man-Days?not manhours.
When you see the man-days in P3, you will need to remember that these are not man-hours. In order to get man-hours from man-days, you must multiply the man-days by 8 (for 8 hours per day) to get the man-hours.
This means that if you... |
Problem Statement: How do I access an existing project in the new release that was created in an older version? | Solution: To access an existing project from a prior version of an Aspen Icarus project, review the latest versions of the Icarus User's Guides, on p. 2-7 thru 2.-8.
Below is the condensed method:
Select FILE | NEW from the menu options
Enter a project name AND scenario name,
Click the IMPORT button to navigate to exis... |
Problem Statement: It seems that when I select to use the DEFAULT.COA code of account set that is provided with the Icarus software, the results are different than when not using the internal Icarus codes by default.
Since the DEFAULT.COA codes are exactly identical to the internal codes, why are the output results dif... | Solution: The answer is, NO, the results aren't the same.
Let's begin with laying out 3 example cases:
Case A: Icarus Internal Codes of Account (no COA file selected).
Case B: Icarus Internal Codes of Account with modifications (changes) made with the COA manager.
Case C: User defined Codes of Account.
The differences ... |
Problem Statement: When trying to run the Aspen Icarus reporter, a error message box opens with the following message:
C:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus xx.x\ic_cache\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 C:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus xx.x\ic_cache\Reporter\Database. This directory should have a Reports.mdb file. However, on occasion, it has been seen that the Reports.mdb... |
Problem Statement: Sometimes after installing Primavera version 3.0 and Aspen ICARUS Project Manager, the user still cannot access Primavera through IPM properly, receiving this error message:
Software Security Error!
It seems that sometimes the Primavera Service Pack 3.0 located on the Aspen ICARUS Project Manager v6.... | Solution: 1:
Run the P3SRVPK3.exe that is found attached to thisSolution document.
Solution2:
1. Download the attached netdc.dll file and place in a temporary directory on the hard drive.
2. In the C:\p3win\p3progs directory, (or wherever Primavera is installed), please RENAME the current netdc.dll to net... |
Problem Statement: How is excavation calculated for Roads? I see a note that the calculation is based on system defaults, but what does that mean? | Solution: Really, the question should be is how is the cubic yards of excavation calculated based on system defaults?
Excavation width EXVWID = Road width RDWID + minimum (2.0,0.5*RDWID)
Excavation length EXVLEN = Road Length RDLEN + 2.0
Excavation cubic yards CUYDE = EXVWID*EXVLEN*(HTFT+0.25)/27.0
... |
Problem Statement: I am writing a UOD query for customizing my standard reports, but I want this query to be product specific (specify which product from the Economic Evaluation suite is it valid for). How can I do this? | Solution: In your Update on deman query specify the following values for the KBaseFlag:
For In-Plant Cost Estimator (IPM) and Capital Cost Estimator (Kbase): 3,M
For In-Plant Cost EstimatorI(PM), Capital Cost Estimator(Kbase) & ProcessEconomicAnalyzer(IPE): 3,E,M
For Capital Cost Estimator (Kbase) only:3
For In-Plan... |
Problem Statement: When I run my estimate, I get a project level error message that says:
ERROR> 'PC - 1' SUBSTATION REFERENCE NUMBER MUST BE SPECIFIED
How do I fix this? | Solution: The usual problem is that all links are not connected in Power Distribution and/or Process Control in the Project Basis.
Power Distribution
Open Power Distribution from the Project Basis, and right click on each of these:
Existing Main: check to make sure that Link Area and Link Control System are grayed ou... |
Problem Statement: I get a General protection fault with REVIEW.EXE when opening any .doc or .db file from within Manpower Productivity Expert (MPE).
How do I open my file without getting this error? | Solution: TheSolution is to not open the output document (.doc) or .db file from within Manpower Productivity Expert (MPE).
In versions 2006 and earlier:
Open the .doc file manually from the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus xx.x\ic_cache\EXPERT folder.
In versions 2006.5 and later:
Open the .doc file manually ... |
Problem Statement: In Project Metrics excel report under Key Qualities area (as shown below), should the unit of measure for the instrumentation be LOOP not EACH? | Solution: This is a count of instruments and not loops so the unit of measure should be EACH not LOOPS.
Keywords: Project Metrics, Key Qualities, instrumentation, Loops
References: None |
Problem Statement: I do not understand where the labor rate and the man-hours comes from for the foreman when I run the Field Labor Summary report. How is this calculated?
I also cannot figure out what the Crew Mix is for an item in the project, and where the labor rates come from.
Where can I find this information? | Solution: It is important to note that crew mixes are unique for each work item in the Icarus software, so crew mixes that are generated are not explicitly documented in the Icarus documentation.
You can examine the crew mix by running a single item component report and looking at the labor summary. By examining the fi... |
Problem Statement: Is it possible to increase the civil quantity in my project? | Solution: If you would like to increase the concrete quantity you can do this a couple of ways:
1. At the individual component itself thought the Civil bulk specs
2. At the project level under Civil/Steel specs
For example:
You wish to increase the civil qty by 20%.
There are 2 options for you to do this:
1... |
Problem Statement: What network rights does a user need to access Project files stored on the network? | Solution: A user needs Read and Write rights to access Project files on a network.
Keywords: Read, Write, Network, Project, Files
References: None |
Problem Statement: Why would a craft wage rate be so much lower from my fixed craft rate in my Excel Project Summary report?
I have a fixed craft rate for all crafts in the Project Basis (Construction Workforce - General rates).
I ran the Excel Project Summary report, and notice that (for example) the wage rate for Ins... | Solution: Many times this is caused by library items or quoted items having a total cost entered with no labor cost.
If any quoted items have a Total cost entered (only IPM projects allows a total cost to be entered for quoted items), but no labor hours (which is completely fine), the problem shows itself when you look... |
Problem Statement: How is the per pound Remote Shop Fab pricing for piping is calculated. | Solution: First, let's review the difference between COA 313 and COA 314, as it seems that the differences between COA 313 and COA 314 confuses many of our users.
COA 313 CS Remote Shop Mat'l refers to the material cost of parts purchased by the pipe spool fabricator.
COA 314 CS Remote Shop Fab refers to the total cost... |
Problem Statement: My company is rolling out Windows Vista to be run with the Aspen Icarus 2006.5 software. However, 16-bit files will not be compliant to the Vista Standards.
Is it necessary to install the 16-bit files?
Here are the 16-bit files that get installed:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application D... | Solution: All files are necessary in order to run all modules of the Aspen Icarus software.
Those 16-bit files are needed to run the Manpower Productivity Expert (MPE) tool in the software, and MPE will not run if the 16-bit files are not installed.
However, the decision is left up to your organization's IT department,... |
Problem Statement: How are piping tie-ins estimated into existing piping and what Code of Account is it booked to? | Solution: We don't estimate tie-ins with our piping.
Customers typically enter these items as a quoted or library item, and book them under a COA like 303 (SPECIAL PLANT PIPING) or 304 (SPECIAL EQUIP. PIPING).
Icarus Codes of Accounts (COAs) can be found in Chapter 34 of the Aspen Icarus
Keywords: tie-in, tie-ins
Ref... |
Problem Statement: Why does the electrical cost for heat tracing vary for different insulation types?
For example, why would the cost for electrical heat tracing for calcium silicate (CASIL) be higher than for mineral wool (MWOOL) insulation? | Solution: First, make sure that when comparing the tracing cost that you don't forget that the comparison needs to be for the same insulation thickness and the same maintenance temperature with respect to ambient temperature.
Once this is confirmed, here are the basics in Heat Tracing in addition to insulation:
Heat tr... |
Problem Statement: What is the difference between Yard Piping Vs Above Grade or Buried Pipe? | Solution: There is no difference. Yard Pipe USED TO have a built in adjustment assuming that it was for ALL RACK PIPING. You, the user will have to decide how you will be using the pipe and whether an adjustment will be made for easy access long runs of pipe.
The Yard pipe option is obsolete, but we wanted to give more... |
Problem Statement: Why did my air cooler material cost go down when I opened up my 12.0 project in 12.2?
The difference isn't a lot, but it seems odd that the cost would go down. | Solution: ICARUS development recalibrated the Air Cooler Model for the 12.2.2003 release.
The change was with the Fin Type Symbol.
There are 4 Fin Types to choose from:
L: L-foot tension wood (the system default)
W: Wheel
X: Extruded
E: Embedded
Having the default Fin Type (L-foot tension wood), the cost of the Air Coo... |
Problem Statement: On a pipe, when Lap Flange + Stub is used as flange type, what is included in the line item ?FLG BU? in the report? | Solution: When Flange Type Lap Flange + Stub is used, there is a line item called ?FLG BU? in the item description in the report. It includes the cost for both the backup flange and the stub. This is documented in Icarus reference manual Chapter 18 Flange type section.
Keywords: Flange
References: None |
Problem Statement: What is the purpose of the Unit Costs tab in the Preferences menu (Tools | Options | Preferences)? | Solution: Generally, the Unit Costs tab will be used in conjunction with the Aspen Richardson's WinRACE database. However, it is also possible to create non-Richardson unit cost data sources.
Accessing Aspen Richardson's WinRACE database data
To access unit cost data from the Aspen Richardson's WinRACE database requir... |
Problem Statement: After running an estimate with the ICARUS software (either IPM, Kbase, IPE, etc), the report begins to launch, and then this error message appears:
Active X Component Can't create object
run-time 429 | Solution: 1. Make sure that AT LEAST Microsoft Office 2000 is installed.
2. Make sure that Internet Explorer v6.0 is installed (Internet Explorer v7.0 not supported yet).
If Microsoft office is not installed, you must install at least Microsoft Excel (the reporter needs Excel to be installed), and then you ... |
Problem Statement: In some cases, if the software is not updated correctly, the reports.mdb file, which controls the HTML report output, the reports will not provide the data in the correct order. | Solution: Download the reports.mdb file and replace in the C:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 11.1\Program\Sys\Libraries\Reporter\Database
Keywords: report
reports
database
reports.mdb
References: None |
Problem Statement: I am having a problem installing Patch 1 ( | Solution: Doc 113070) to update my Aspen ICARUS 12.2.2003 software.
Each time I double-click on the ICARUSKB.EXE file, I get this error message:
ICARUSKB.EXE - Unable to Locate DLL
The dynamic link library util32.dll could not be found in the specified path.
Solution
Please follow the directions forSolution Document 11... |
Problem Statement: What is the difference between Code Of Account 314 and 324 as well as Code of Account 323 and Code of Account 324? | Solution: The difference between Code of Account 313 and Code of Account 314 confuses many of our users.
COA 313 CS Remote Shop Mat'l refers to the material cost of parts purchased by the pipe spool fabricator.
COA 314 CS Remote Shop Fab refers to the total cost, overhead, and profit required by the pipe spool fabricat... |
Problem Statement: How to set the cost of pipe rack steel to a known industry price, Y. | Solution: First use the Excel Reports to find the cost per ton for the pipe rack steel. Piperacks are divided into several cost items.
i. Base Plates
ii. Beams
iii. Horizontal Bracing
iv. Vertical Bracing
Use the data filter tabs in excel (grey arrows) to sort out the pipe rack steel components.... |
Problem Statement: If the Test #1 for correct Crystal Reports version with Aspen ICARUS Products ( | Solution: document # 108548), does not fix the problem with the ODBC errors and reports running on the client PC, there are a couple of other tools that can be used to help support staff determine what the problem is. Please follow theSolution below
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Problem Statement: What do the valve trim options in custom pipe specs mean? | Solution: The valve trim specifications in Aspen Icarus custom pipe specifications are based on the API-600 specification. The API-600 specifications pertain to steel gate valves only, but Aspen Icarus custom pipe specifications apply to gate, globe and check valves. Aspen Icarus has implemented a subset of the specifi... |
Problem Statement: Sometimes it is necessary to order a new copy of the Primavera software either because the original CD was lost or the Serial Disk was lost.
In order to do so, the user needs to find the Serial number so that a new disk or CD can be ordered without having to pay for another copy. | Solution: The P3 serial number can be found in a couple of different places:
1. The \P3win\P3work directory. The file name will be a REGISTER.TXT file. The serial number is located inside the REGISTER.TXT file.
2. On the sticker of the Primavera v3.0 or v3.1 CD case.
3. For version 3.0 and above, the ... |
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 cache directory (default location is 'C:\Documents and Settings\user_login_name\Local Settings\Application Data\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006.5\Projects') folder is set to read-only or that you don't have write access.
It is required that permissions of the entire 'C:\Documents and ... |
Problem Statement: When trying to run the Standard Reports or the Management Reports from the Interactive Reporter, the following error message is displayed:
Run-time error '406':
Non-modal forms cannot be displayed in this host application from an ActiveX DLL, ActiveX Control, or Property Page. | Solution: Download msvbvm60.zip to a temporary directory.
Rename current msvbvm60.dll file (if one exists) to msvbvm60.old
Unzip msvbvm60.zip, extracting the msvbvm60.dll file to the following directory: \winnt\system32\.
Keywords: ActiveX
Property
References: None |
Problem Statement: Victaulic couplings can be selected from the Pipe Connector Type in the Options | Pipe - Item Details form.
However, I get an error when attempting to run an evaluation.
VICTAULIC COUPLINGS ALLOWED ON VICTAULIC PIPING ONLY
How do I fix this error? | Solution: The error will appear after adding DI or SS Victaulic couplings in the Options | Pipe - Item Details form, when an incorrect pipe material type is selected.
The DI or SS Victaulic couplings require that victaulic couplings (VC) be specified in the Pipe connection type field in the form. If the VC pipe connect... |
Problem Statement: I am having difficulty running P3 on Windows 2000 which is also running Mcafee AV 4.5.0. However, if Mcafee AV is disabled it runs at normal speed. | Solution: Solution
To resolve the Windows 2000 performance issues:
Download and install P3 3.0 Service Pack 3.
Locate P3BTRMGR.DLL in the \\P3WIN\P3PROGS\ folder where P3 3.0 is installed and rename this file to P3BTRMGR.OLD
Copy the attached P3BTRMGR.DLL file to the \\P3WIN\P3PROGS\ folder:
P3BTRMGR.DLL 09/07/2000 1... |
Problem Statement: I have created some custom pipe specs, but now I need to put them on a network drive so that all my users can access them. What is the procedure for doing this? | Solution: The default location for the Custom Pipe specs are located in these folders (depending if you have Inch-Pound or Metric Specs):
x:\PROGRAM FILES\ASPENTECH\ASPEN ICARUS 11.1\DATA\PIDs\ip (for Inch-Pound), and x:\PROGRAM FILES\ASPENTECH\ASPEN ICARUS 11.1\DATA\PIDs\met (for Metric).
To tell where they reside on ... |
Problem Statement: When clicking on Options > Edit WOM Profile in Demand Manager navigation tree, the status line at the bottom of the Aspen SCM displays 'ERROR', Error table displays the following message:
E0021:INVALID ROW SET ENTRY
E0006:ERROR IN SECOND ARGUMENT
SET: _RWOMMN RULE: _RWMMN10 COND: ?LEVEL = GSEDATA(WOM... | Solution: This error could appear only when there is no WOMLEV entry in GSEDATA table's rowset GESDATAR, that means WOM profile not installed.
Please install WOM profile in the case; you can install it in your case by running the rule _RWMMN91 from the command line as below:
Open Demand Manager case file
Press F3
Enter... |
Problem Statement: When I launch Aspen Icarus Project Manager (Aspen IPM) for the first time, I receive an Aspen Icarus P3 Setup dialog box, and I am unsure what to enter here for the previously registered user name. What user name is IPM looking for? | Solution: This dialog box appears with the very first run of each new installed version of Aspen Icarus Project Manager.
The default user name is GCHANGE (this can be typed in uppercase or lowercase...case does not matter).
Once this is filled in, the setup box will not appear again.
If you have to change the user name... |
Problem Statement: What version of Crystal Reports is used for the Icarus products? | Solution: The 2 files to look at are the crviewer.dll and craxdrt.dll files in the C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder.
You can right click on one of these files and go to properties to see what version it is.
For v11.1 to 12.2.2003 the version is 8.0.0.371
For v2004 to v2006.5, the Crystal version is 8.5.
If you are looking to... |
Problem Statement: What version of Primavera (P3) will work with Icarus Project Manager (IPM)? | Solution: The Primavera (P3) version that is compatible with IPM v12.2.2003 to v2006.0.3 is v3.1.
Primavera v5.0 is only compatible with Aspen Kbase v2006.0.4 and beyond (Aspen Kbase v2006 with Cumulative Patch 4).
The cumulative patch 4Solution document link is shown at the top of thisSolution document, for those who ... |
Problem Statement: Why is economic evaluation adding conduit and cable to a motor operated valve when I have those items excluded under Loop Modifications? | Solution: The conduit and cable you are seeing is from the item motor operated valve. If you select No remote on/off control valve for the remote control type in loop modification it will not get the conduit and cable cost for it.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: Is Aspen SCM V7.1 supported on Windows Server 2008 platform? | Solution: Aspen SCM V7.1 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, ... |
Problem Statement: How do I access the Richardson database from IPM (Icarus Project Manager)? | Solution: In order to use the Richardson's database from IPM, you will need to install the Aspen Richardson WinRace software on your PC (and have a valid license to run Aspen Richardson Winrace) and you will be able to get the information directly out of WinRace.
To add in a Unit Cost library item from the Richardson d... |
Problem Statement: Is it possible to change the default AspenTech Logo on the Aspen Icarus Reporter Reports to our own company's logo? | Solution: You can change the default logo for the Excel reports only. Here is how to do it:
1. Take your logo and rename it to logo.bmp
2. Open Windows Explorer and change directories to either
For v2006: 'c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Data\Reporter\Database'
For v2006.5: 'c:\Documents and Se... |
Problem Statement: There are three possible reports that can be run from a component level estimate. While, for the most part, the reports display the same data, the formatting of the data differs between the three reports. This enhancement was included in Service Pack 1 for 11.1. | Solution: The Single Item Estimate report can be run by right mouse clicking on a component in the Project Explorer, and selecting Evaluate Item. To modify the type of report that is displayed, open the Tools | Options | Preferences menu.
On the General tab, under Item Report, there are three possible reports.
Reporter... |
Problem Statement: If the Test #2 for correct Crystal Reports version with Aspen ICARUS Products ( | Solution: document # 108549), does not fix the problem with the ODBC errors and reports running on the client PC, there is one more tool that can be used to fix the problem. Please follow theSolution below
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Problem Statement: Where can I obtain a list of features and overviews of each Icarus product so I know what features are available with each one? I would like to do a comparison of each product so that I can see the differences between them. | Solution: Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator (IPE)
http://www.aspentech.com/products/aspen-icarus-process-evaluator.cfm
Aspen Icarus Project Manager (IPM)
http://www.aspentech.com/products/aspen-icarus-project-manager.cfm
Aspen Kbase
http://www.aspentech.com/products/aspen-kbase.cfm
Aspen Decision Analyzer (Aspen Dec... |
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