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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 forma... |
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 unawar... |
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 pr... | 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, cu... |
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 diam... |
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 ... |
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 mate... |
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 require... |
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.... |
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 proble... |
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,... |
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... |
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... |
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 p... |
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 ... |
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... |
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 summar... |
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 replace... |
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 instal... |
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 com... |
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,... |
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 si... | 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 Dis... |
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... |
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
R... |
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) ... |
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''.)
*******************... | 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 | PROGRA... |
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 ba... | 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... |
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... |
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 ... |
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] Th... | 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 ... |
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, repor... |
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 t... |
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 ... |
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) ... |
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 o... |
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 an... |
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 contin... |
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 ind... |
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 e... |
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 dat... | 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.
T... |
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.... | 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... |
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 intere... |
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. Th... |
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... | 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\Templ... |
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 al... |
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 ... |
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 ... |
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 differen... |
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 transfe... |
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 co... |
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... |
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... |
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... | 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
Refere... |
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 st... |
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 circumstanc... |
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 ... |
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 typica... | 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 requi... |
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 I... |
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', s... |
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 ... |
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 ... |
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 Pr... |
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 purc... |
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 ... |
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 Fil... |
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, ... |
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 t... |
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 In... |
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 ... |
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... |
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... |
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 - Dis... |
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 examp... |
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, pi... |
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.
K... |
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 ... | 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 n... |
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 f... |
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 ... |
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 i... |
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 require... |
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 wa... |
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 pr... |
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... |
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 ... |
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.
- Asp... |
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 ... | 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 ... |
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 S... |
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 i... |
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 ... |
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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