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Problem Statement: What is the goal of load sizing in Aspen Fleet Optimizer? | Solution: The goal of Load Sizing is to adjust the weight or volume of a given load to attain preferred delivery conditions. Since some customers prefer larger shipments and others prefer a given delivery window, Load Sizing is performed for all deliveries according to these preferences. Several attributes allow you to... |
Problem Statement: How does load size fill percentage work in Aspen Fleet Optimizer? | Solution: The Load Sizing Fill Percentage variable determines whether the load-sizing algorithm sizes shipments according to a must-go shift or a must-go segment. The must-go shift is a value calculated by Aspen Fleet Optimizer that represents the last available full shift of delivery (12 hours) prior to the buffered r... |
Problem Statement: Saving AspenWatch CCF Snapshot Timing Out on Large DMCplus from PCWS | Solution: Temporarily try increasing the refresh rate on the Preferences Tab to 180 (3 minutes). PCWS sets a default session timeout to 3x the refresh rate with a minimum of 2 minutes (what you are hitting because of a long running query), so increasing the refresh to 180 should give you up to 9 minutes to complete the... |
Problem Statement: I have been looking for the AspenPlus template files so that I can correctly generate the AspenPlus report file for use within Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator (IPE).
When I go to the path that is listed in the IPE User's Guide 'x:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006.5\Data\Load\', I don't see ... | Solution: The Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator's User Guide path is incorrect. The directory path has changed for the Aspen Icarus software v2006.5.
First, make sure that you have Windows Explorer set to Show the protected operating system files:
1. Double-click My Computer on the desktop.
2. Select Tools - Folder Opti... |
Problem Statement: I have been looking for the AspenPlus template files so that I can correctly generate the AspenPlus report file for use within Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator (IPE).
When I go to the path that is listed in the IPE User's Guide 'C:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus xx.x\Program\Load\AspenPlus', I ... | Solution: The path that is listed in the Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator (IPE) User Guide is incorrect.
First, make sure that in Windows Explorer you have chosen to Show the protected operating system files:
1. Double-click My Computer on the desktop.
2. Select Tools - Folder Options.
3. When the Folder Options multi-... |
Problem Statement: How doesAspen Process Economic Analyzer (APEA) calculate the heat transfer coefficient for a heat exchanger in its Sizing calculation? | Solution: Below is an overview of the method used to calculate the heat-transfer coefficient:
1. In APEA, we use empirical values for film heat transfer coefficient based on the different primary fluid components (maximum =4) selected for each stream.
2. After getting the value of the film heat transfer coefficient... |
Problem Statement: How to require use of a userid and password when logging into the Production Control WebServer now that Basic Authentication is not longer an option from IIS. | Solution: At all the clients:
Go to Tools under Internet Explorer then Internet Options , Security , Custom Level and then under User Authentication select prompt for user name and password
Please note that this has to be done at all the clients
Keywords:
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I load my simulator data into Aspen Process Economic Evaluator (APEA)? | Solution: Depending on what type of simulator you are importing, it will depend on how you can import your simulator file into APEA.
For Aspen Plus:
In the case of AspenPlus, users are strongly recommended to use the xml mechanism to transfer simulation results into APEA i.e. Use either the Send To or create and load t... |
Problem Statement: Why can't I send mail from the email option from the message log? | Solution: Confirm Telnet is installed and available on all servers in configuration.
Confirm the sqlreportshceduler and sqlplus_server are excluded from virus scan.
Confirm the shares are configured as identified in the installation documentation.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: What is the approach that Aspen Capital Cost Estimator uses for Module Design? | Solution: The steel module floor beams and girders are designed based on the calculated effective distributed load per level (from equipment and bulk item weights) combined with the distributed live load per level as specified on the modular area form. The columns and lateral bracing are then designed to support the a... |
Problem Statement: How is the Shipments field populated on the DQM screen? | Solution: This field is populated with the shipments that are expected to be delivered after the time of the Opening Inventory. These orders will all be in the TPS_ORDER table with the OLDORDER value = 0.
Keywords: Shipments in DQM
References: None |
Problem Statement: When you install AMS 2004 then apply the 2004.1 patches for the AMS suite, either from the web, or from the 2004.1 CD, one thing that DOES NOT get updated is the Production Control Web Server - PCWS - (that's not one of the items in the list). However, the patcher does detect that you have the AspenC... | Solution: 1.) Run Setup from AspenONE 2004.1 Disk 2
2.) Choose the Suites Tab
3.) Select Aspen Manufacturing Suite
4.) Click Install
5.) Click Next Once the Wizard for Aspen Manufacturing Suite starts
6.) Choose Upgrade or Repair and click Next
7.) Enter a license server if prompted and click Next
8.) Choose Server Ins... |
Problem Statement: Can I use Aspen Process Economic Analyzer (APEA) within Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE)? | Solution: Yes, you can use APEA within ACCE. For token users, beware that it will be checking tokens out for both APEA and ACCE.
To use APEA within ACCE, start ACCE and an option screen appears. The default is none (do not use an additional product within ACCE). But you can choose to use Aspen Process Economic Analy... |
Problem Statement: How do I change the currency from US Dollar to Euro when using integrated costing in Aspen Plus? | Solution: If you have never activated the costing for a specific .bkp file in Aspen Plus, namely no economic project folders/files have been created in the folder where the .bkp file sits, you can simply go to Setup | Costing Options, and change the template to EU_IP (default is US_IP). After the following steps: activ... |
Problem Statement: When running my estimate, I am getting an error message with my vessel that says:
'TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH FOR VACUUM DESIGN; VESSEL CAN NOT BE DESIGNED. RECHECK INPUT.'
What does this mean, and how do I fix it? | Solution: When you see the Error message TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH FOR VACUUM DESIGN, it typically means that the temperature is too high for the material type that was selected.
In the Aspen Icarus
Keywords: vacuum, design, temperature, high, too high, pressure, vessel, designed, recheck, input
References: Manual, Chapte... |
Problem Statement: Where should I point Aspen Process Economic Analyzer to use for the project directory so it can see the costing created in my Aspen Plus run? | Solution: Aspen Process Economic Analyzer (APEA) should use the Aspen Plus working directory as one of it's alternate working directories to see the economic files created in the Aspen Plus run.
When you run the costing in Aspen Plus, it creates in it's working directory a project file and scenario that will contain th... |
Problem Statement: How do I verify that a database is the correct structure in Aspen Fleet Optimizer? | Solution: Open Fleet Optimizer and select Utilities then Database Check from the menu. Next the Select Tables to Test dialog box appears. Click Select All to select all tables. Then click OK. The Database Check dialog box displays. Click on Start Test to check the presence of necessary tables. If Fleet Optimizer is ... |
Problem Statement: How does Aspen Fleet Optimizer use source lock? | Solution: The Source Lock check box indicates that the customer can only receive deliveries from its primary source. This variable is most often used to avoid the use of secondary Aspen Fleet Optimizer sources for a given customer.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: I receive these errors when I try to load my ProII simulator file into Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator: | Solution: The problem was with the output reports from the projects. If a simulator output report file does not have the STREAM = ALL specified in the input, then those error messages will occur.
Please make sure to have STREAM = ALL specified in the input.
Keywords: stream, output
References: None |
Problem Statement: What cause a problem load in Aspen Fleet Optimizer? | Solution: A Problem Shipment is an overflow shipment that could not be assigned to a shift because of a restriction conflict or delivery window problem. To help determine why a shipment is a problem shipment, the shipment must be manually forced onto a transport then its delivery timeline can be checked in Gantt view. ... |
Problem Statement: How is safety stock calculated in Aspen Fleet Optimizer? | Solution: Safety Stock refers to amount of product by tank that the user would like to refer to as the absolute minimum amount of product that should always be kept in the tank. The software will compare the pump stop and the Safety Stock and use the greater value when beginning the runout calculation for a particular ... |
Problem Statement: After sending my simulation to Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator (IPE), and saying Yes to Load the Simulator Data,
I am receiving a warning message: Some simulator units of measure are undefined. Note that if the undefined units are for flowrate, duty, temperature, pressure or density values, then r... | Solution: You have to define all simulator units in order for IPE to read in the simulation file in completely and correctly. In order to define the units, please follow the steps below:
1. Click Yes to define the units, and you will see that Units of Measure Specification box appear. You can also define the units by g... |
Problem Statement: Can a reciprocating gas compressor (GC RECIP GAS) handle multi stage? Can the user change the material of construction? | Solution: If you are looking to use the recip-integral gas engine compressor model (GC RECIP GAS), the equipment cost is mainly generated by the HP inputted by the user. Except for the HP, these other inputs (pressure and flow rate) had no effect on equipment cost or weight (they do effect line sizing, however).
For ... |
Problem Statement: Visual affects have been added to the production control web server to quickly alert panel operators of a communications loss with a controllers' or testers' data provider process.
The affected applications' Last Run Time stamp is back-lit in Red, and a triangular caution icon is displayed.
This is i... | Solution: Install the Engineering Release 2 for AMS6.01 -Solution ID 114336
Keywords: Production Control Web Server
References: None |
Problem Statement: A large number of instrumentation acronyms are used in the output reports, but after checking the ICARUS | Solution: Yes, there is!
There is a documented list in the Instrumentation Chapter in the ICARUS
Keywords: Instrumentaion
process
variable
sensor type
sensor element
References: Manual, there are no details are included to describe them.
Is there a list that I can refer to? |
Problem Statement: Version of Data Provider Applications shown on diagnostics display could be different from the version shown on other applications such as dmcp_viewsrv.exe | Solution: The version number is picked up from the dmcp_viewsrv.exe process. This only happens the first time a new application is detected.
If an application was deleted/unloaded and re-loaded since the new version of the dmcp_viewsrv.exe was applied, the version of the application shown on the display would be differ... |
Problem Statement: The following error message is displayed upon selecting COA library, what does it mean: Error>'X-3' To COA NOT FOUND; ASSUMED TO BE EQUAL TO FROM COA | Solution: This error message is related to the location indexing. If the COA file does not have the ??To Icarus/User COA?? defined, you will receive this error message. Please see the screenshot below on how to resolve it:
Alternatively, you can consider removing the location indexing all together, if it is not bei... |
Problem Statement: How can I add a Fuel Category Restriction inside of Aspen Fleet Optimizer? | Solution: The Fuel Category Restrictions allow the user to restrict specified products from being assigned to certain compartments on a given transport. For example, don?t allow this transport to haul super in the front compartment. To add a fuel category restriction follow these steps. First, inside transport setup, a... |
Problem Statement: Aspen Production Control Web Server, all supported versions | Solution: The AcoViewDP.exe needs to be able to reach the AFW Security and the Master Dais Trader.
For the AFW Security, make sure the AFWSECCLISRV is running in the process list of task manager.
Try to open the AFW Security Manager, if unable to open, check the AFWTools and confirm the URL is pointing to the correct m... |
Problem Statement: What is the purpose of the Verified option in the Economics suite? | Solution: In the Project View tab if you right click on any component you will see an option of 'Verified'. This option is used primarily to communicate to other users that the component has been reviewed and is ready for evaluation. The user other can then just review the un-verified components.
Keywords: Verified
Ref... |
Problem Statement: Problem Statement | Solution: Attempting to view the IQ prediction plot on the Production Control Web Server, however, I cannot seem to get more than 48 hours of history.
At the current time, I have PLOTHOURS set to 96.0 and PLOTMAXHOURS set to 168.0. When I experimented with values less than 48.0 hours, the plot did indeed change to re... |
Problem Statement: Is it possible to include Detailed Engineering done by two contractors in my CONSET? | Solution: This is not possible in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE). For each project Scope, you can customize the CONSET and mark more than one contractor. Still each contractor will do one task (i.e one will do the Basic Engineering, another will do Detail Engineering etc). But there is only going to be one contrac... |
Problem Statement: How to add descriptions in the Descriptor field for Apollo applications in the Aspen Production Control Web Server? | Solution: In 2006.5, one way to populate the description is using Apollo Model.
If you select the menu item View\Tag Manager and then select the tab Basic Attributes, the description is the combo-box at the bottom. Please type in the desired description.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: Attempting to run a project evaluation, I have come across this error message:
SPECIFIED FLANGES ARE TOO FEW FOR THE TOTAL PIPE LENGTH
However, I do not need any more flanges than I have specified.
How do I override that error, and continue with my project uninterrupted? | Solution: The error message: SPECIFIED FLANGES ARE TOO FEW FOR THE TOTAL PIPE LENGTH occurs when the material type is LINED STEEL PIPE (such as Cement Lined, Epoxy lined Glass lined, rubber, etc.). A list of lined steel pipe is documented in the Aspen Icarus
Keywords: flanges, pipe, length, few, flange, lined steel pip... |
Problem Statement: Productiion Control Web Server taking very long to open. | Solution: One option is to go to the configuration page and uncheck the History(AspenWatch) option.
Another option is to check the ADSA configuration and confirm that only IP21 servers are configured that will be used for this web application. If there are IP21 servers configured in the ADSA that have been shut down or... |
Problem Statement: Why do I get pop up boxes when trying to override an exception in Aspen Fleet Optimizer? | Solution: Override Warnings occur when the user overrides an exception by ignoring the variance and moving on without correcting it. When the Override Warnings option in the Options Menu is checked on, Aspen Fleet Optimizer, displays two dialog boxes to remind the user to flag delivered shipments as delivered and assig... |
Problem Statement: Is it possible to specify SUBTYPES for piping item, beyond those listed in chapter 35 of the Icarus | Solution: The following piping SUBTYPES are available.
SUBTYPE
Description
128
Caps
129
Plugs
106
Couplings
130
Weldolets
131
Sockolets
Keywords: subtypes, piping, reference, database
References: ? |
Problem Statement: Where is the ISBL/OSBL report group stored in the Aspen Icarus database files? | Solution: See the B table (BProjID).
The field is called PROPNAM (13th column) = ArBatteryLimitLocation, look up VALUET (5th column):
I = ISBL, O = OSBL.
Keywords: isbl, osbl, database
References: None |
Problem Statement: When I evaluate my project I get the following error:
forrtl: severe (24): end-of-file during read, unit 8 file...
The NETWRK file generated at cached project location is almost empty, so that is why the read fails. | Solution: Please make sure that you are not using the combination of DEM and DEMOL for item classification and item type in a Quoted item:
The combination of DEM and DEMOL is reserved and means something special for our scheduling algorithm. This causes our scheduling to fall apart because this combination has meaning... |
Problem Statement: What are the fill levels used for inside Aspen Fleet Optimizer? | Solution: The Fill Level ID is a generic identifier for a compartment configuration. Aspen Fleet Optimizer can accept up to ten different fill level combinations for a transport. The more compartment fill level combinations, the greater flexibility Aspen Fleet Optimizer has in achieving the desired delivery window. An ... |
Problem Statement: Which API version is used by the link between Aspen Capitol Cost Estimator and Primavera Project Management for V7.2? | Solution: In V7.2, this link has been upgraded from version (5) to version (6+)
Keywords: Primavera
References: None |
Problem Statement: What does the button Mark as Resolved perform in the Warning Manager? | Solution: The button on the bottom right screen of the Warning Manager Mark as Resolved will remove this warning from the active warnings screen. If you wish to still view these resolved warnings, you can check the option (under the options menu) Show Resolved Warnings.
Keywords: Warning Manager, Resolved Warnings
Refe... |
Problem Statement: I am using indexing to adjust my remote shop costs. I have two different remote shop contractors. How can I adjust each? | Solution: Put the work done by each contractor in their own area, and use area indexing on the remote shops. Click on the area in Project Basis View, and then the appropriate indexing:
Keywords: remote shop, remote, two, indexing
References: None |
Problem Statement: SpreadsheetApp has stopped working error while importing spreadsheet (V8.4/ V8.6 and Office 2010) | Solution: This is a freeze error observed in V8.4/ V8.6 and Office 2010.
One of the probable causes of this error is that the spreadsheet contains cell values which have external links or links to other spreadsheets. Try to copy paste the values instead of having links and re-import
Keywords: Spreadsheet, Import, Error... |
Problem Statement: Here is a list of some of the most common Aspen Production Control Web Server (PCWS) -related problems: | Solution: Problem: The Last Run Time stops updating or values show non-current data.
Cause: CORBA network communication issue - meticulously follow the PCWS troubleshooting guide.
Problem: Internet Explorer stops responding to mouse clicks, shows a blank page or Service Unavailable message.
Cause: Windows 2003 Server W... |
Problem Statement: We need to install our Aspen Icarus 2006 (aspenONE 2006) software.
However, we are receiving only one copy of the DVD's....is there a possibility to extract just the necessary Aspen Icarus files out of the DVD set to put on our server for our other sites to install?
We don't want to have to copy over... | Solution: Take Note:
Installation of the aspenONE software requires Administrator privileges (full rights and permissions) to install the software correctly. Additionally, full rights and permissions are also required to both the hard drive and the registry.
Aspen Icarus Software required
1. All of the Aspen Icarus s... |
Problem Statement: What are the winopt settings in the ini Configuration Utility and why are there so many of them? | Solution: The winopt settings in the ini Configuration Utility are the settings that will effect how the Optimizer runs. There are settings here from configuring how many algorithms are run during the automatic optimization to ignoring buffer hours for splits to how many minutes to schedule between deliveries to the sa... |
Problem Statement: I am seeing a very large increase in labor hours (man-hours) for large diameter piping when I compare the results from my project runs in 2004.2.3 and version 2006.
Is this a bug or a correction? | Solution: Before version 2006, for stainless steel and ally pipes with pipe diameters larger than 30 inches, labor hours generated by the Aspen Icarus software were less than that for 30 inch diameter pipe.
This was corrected in v2006 and hence the increase in labor hours for large diameter pipes (larger than 30 inches... |
Problem Statement: Do I need to reassign the user?s rights and roles after restoring a SQL .bak file? | Solution: If you do a restore of the database from a .bak in SQL the user rights are sometimes not correctly assigned. It is a best practice to go into the SQL Management Studio under Security Logins and reassign the roles to each login ID. The normal roles for AFO should appear ROLE_ADMIN, ROLE_COORDINATOR, ROLE_SUPPO... |
Problem Statement: In a Pipeline Project, what can go in a Pipeline Area? | Solution: In the Pipeline Area you can add only pipeline segments, plant bulks and site development items. Quoted items and Unit Cost Library (UCL) items are allowed in pipeline area only if they have a bulk COA assigned to them. Equipment Model Library (EML) items are not allowed because they typically have equipmen... |
Problem Statement: How does the Global Optimizer use the historical data for the cost and efficiency calculations? | Solution: The Global Optimization Utility calculates the average cost and efficiency for auto terminals using several weeks of cost and time data from the database, using values from the same day-of-the-week and shift. This setting allows you to adjust the number of weeks the system uses in this calculation.
This ini s... |
Problem Statement: What does the M flag on the contractors form do? | Solution: The M flag on the contractors form should be chosen when the contractor is a contractor for a Module Area. This input is used to designate the contractor as a module fabricator: When a contractor is designated as module contractor, the weight of equipment and bulk items in the module are accumulated to calc... |
Problem Statement: How to model cold box in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator | Solution: To add a Cold Box in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), it needs to be added in an area Module. Below are the steps to do this:
1. In ACCE, add an area type module.
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2. Then modify the area by right clicking the area and select Modify.
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3. Under module type, you can selec... |
Problem Statement: Sometimes users don't have write access to the default file location in Aspen Economic Evaluation. How do I change this location so that everyone can create and save new files? | Solution: Open any of the Aspen Economic Evaluation products (i.e. Aspen Capital Cost Estimator). On the main menu go to Tools / Options / Preferences / Locations. Click on Add to browse to the desired path and then click on Set Default:
After selecting the path, click on Apply and OK.
This will change the default proj... |
Problem Statement: How can I change the piping material being used on my component? The system is using SS304 and I would like it to use 304L. | Solution: You can not change the default piping material globally, but you can change it for the individual component. On the component, go to
OPTIONS | PIPE - GENERAL SPECS
and choose the Pipe material you would like the piping to be:
Keywords: Pipe, General specs, General, Piping material
References: None |
Problem Statement: What are Venturi and Cyclone Scrubber and how to add in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE)? | Solution: A new model called Venturi and cyclone scrubber was added to the list of available process equipment models in Economic Evaluation (EE) V8.7.1. This item is classified under Process equipment | Separation equipment | Dust collector | Venturi and cyclone scrubber in the component palette and in the Add compone... |
Problem Statement: What would cause the Other Additions field to be populated upon entering Data Quality Manager for a station? | Solution: In general this field will not be populated. The user can populate it if they choose to reconcile variations in shipment volumes, but the only circumstance by which Aspen Fleet Optimizer would populate this field is through a delivery confirmation that occurred, followed by an inventory update. If this update... |
Problem Statement: Whenever I run the Excel Report, “Project Cost Summary”, the Freight and Taxes and Permits fields are empty, how can I add values to them? | Solution: These values are contractor dependent, so in order for costs of freight and taxes to be reported, you must add a percentage value to these fields in the contractor specifications sheet (by default there is one contractor in charge of the entire project). To add them go to Project Basis View | Contracts | Cont... |
Problem Statement: What is the site ID field used for? | Solution: The default value for this field is populated with the customer number when the customer is set up. There is the ability to link two customers together using this field and there is sorting available in the customer pick box by site ID. This is used in cases to link a ?virtual station? with the original when ... |
Problem Statement: How does the Data Quality Manager calculate the Time Adjusted Sales? | Solution: The values in the Time Adjusted Sales fields represent any sales difference that may result from a different reporting time between the Opening Inventory and the Reported Inventory. If a Customer reported their Inventory at 5AM yesterday, but at 7AM today, then we should see a value in the time adjusted sales... |
Problem Statement: While using DMCplus/AspenWatch/PCWS in version 7.1, something strange was noticed: if a history plot (Web.21 style) is opened by clicking on a variable name in the Online-Operations page (see attachment 1) a trend which is similar to the one in attachment n.2: it has a menu bar full of commands, amon... | Solution: The difference in menu bars, particularly the Export and Tag Selector (as well as some other functions on the menu) are intended to work off of a single AW server. The Plots Files folder can contain plot files that include tags from any number of Aspen Watch or other unrelated IP.21 servers. The export comman... |
Problem Statement: PCWS atcontrol webpage will not open on the PCWS server, but works fine from the client pc's accessing through Internet Explorer. | Solution: This is normally because the pcws host is not in the Local Intranet zone. This is the behavior you will see if it is in the Unknown or Internet zones.
Add the server / machine name, to the Local Intranet setting of the server
Keywords: pcws, load, ie,
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I export a load in the Replenishment Planner? | Solution: Exporting within Replenishment Planner
The user has the ability to export a single shipment within Replenishment Planner. The shift that the user selects to export the shipment for must have already been exported through the RSO. Click on the Export icon. The user can also access the export function from the ... |
Problem Statement: When I try to start my Icarus application, I get the following error message:
DDE Server Window: ICARUSKB.EXE - Application Error | Solution: The problem is that either the ic_cache folder is not present, or that the path pointing to the ic_cache folder is not correct.
Reinstall the software, or copy the ic_cache folder from another user's PC.
Keywords: DDE, ICARUSKB.EXE, referenced memory, memory could not be read
References: None |
Problem Statement: I am having problem opening a project when I click on the project to open it from the Project Palette tab, I get an hourglass, and after a minute or so, the hourglass disappears, and the project does not open.
Why can't I open my project? | Solution: This typically happens when a user changes or modifies the default project location in the Preferences - Locations tab to a network drive or to another directory, but did not point to the correct folder for the Aspen Icarus software to understand the location.
For versions 2006.0 and earlier:
The default Aspe... |
Problem Statement: Can you run an updated version of Aspen DMCplus, say 2006.5 with a version 2006 Production Control Web Server (PCWS)? | Solution: The answer to this is no. The first upgrade of software should always be to the Production Control Web Server. The PCWS is typically developed to be able to accommodate previous versions of the DMCplus application and AspenWatch. It is not possible to use an older version of the PCWS with a newer version of a... |
Problem Statement: Sometimes your operating system may not register all the necessary DLL and OCX files so that you can run the Aspen Kbase P&ID Editor correctly, and you may see this error message: | Solution: Attached is a batch file to register the DLL and OCX files associated with running the Kbase P&ID editor. You can run this batch file, or you can follow the below steps to register the necessary DLL and OCX files on your PC so that the P&ID editor will run correctly.
****NOTE: Please be advised that the bat... |
Problem Statement: What should I select when the 'Select a Standard Basis File' menu appears when starting a new project? | Solution: A standard basis file is essentially an empty project copied to the new project name and then opened.
The actual standard basis files used will be different than the ones than if you open a New project.
The standard basis files listed such as DEFAULT, PIPELINE, STDBASISWKSHPP3, US_IP, US_MET, are just example... |
Problem Statement: While running my Aspen Product and warm undocking my laptop, I receive an error message referring to the parport.sys file. Why would this happen and how to do fix this? | Solution: This typically happens because the laptop is being undocked without going through the proper procedure for undocking the laptop safely. You can minimize the risk of blue screens of death by putting your laptop to 'sleep' or 'hibernate' and use the 'Eject' method of undocking. We suggest that you check the man... |
Problem Statement: Why is one product red in the order detail screen in Aspen Fleet Optimizer? | Solution: Within a given shipment, there can be more than one product to be delivered. A controlling product is a product that will run out first in a given shipment. In the detail window, the row that shows the controlling product of the shipment will be highlighted in red. This feature works only with a forecasted cu... |
Problem Statement: How does Aspen Icarus calculate results when a component has its number of identical items greater than 1 and when that component also has an installation bulk with its number of identical items greater than 1?
For example:
Plant Bulk - Above grade or buried pipe
Number of identical items = 2
Civil i... | Solution: The answer to the first question is YES, the installation bulks will be doubled....one needs to be very careful not to double-dip by specifying the number of identical items on the installation bulks as well, unless they mean to.
When specifying the number of identical items on an installation bulk option, su... |
Problem Statement: Why do I get different weights and thicknesses for identical vessels depending on the unit of measure I am using inside Aspen Capital Cost Estimator? | Solution: Vendors have specific standard dimensions that have weights associated with the volume of the material, all of which are in agreement with ASTM. While the density may remain the same, the thickness is different. Given this, the system will only take into account the measurement available on the market.
Th... |
Problem Statement: FAQs related to naming an ADSA Public Data Source | Solution: 1. How long can the data source name be?
The data source name can be a maximum of 24 characters long for all versions leading up to v8.0.
2. Can you use numbers when naming the data source? If yes, can you use numbers at the beginning of the name?
Yes. Numbers are permitted when naming a data source. ... |
Problem Statement: How do I manually download and register when permissions prevent download of plotting components? | Solution: Find the ATWEBCONTROLS.cab file on the Aspen Production Control Web Server, in c:\inetput\wwwroot\aspentech\aspencui
Move it to a temporary folder on the client machine and extract, select all the files and right click and then select Extract
(these files are from V7.3 CP3 Hotfix1)
At a dos prompt, posi... |
Problem Statement: Where do I find the installation logs for Aspen Advanced Process Control (APC) applications? | Solution: The installation logs for Aspen APC applications are found in the %temp% directory.
You can open a windows explorer window, and in the path, simply enter %temp%. This will direct you to a temporary directory that contains the installation logs for all Aspen software that has been installed on the machine.
Key... |
Problem Statement: Some users have experienced difficulties in getting their Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator v6.0, Aspen Icarus Project Manager v6.0 and Aspen Questimate v15.0 files in the new Aspen Icarus 11.1 suite of products. Difficulties may include crashing, application hangs, etc. | Solution: In order to use Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator v6.0, Aspen Icarus Project Manager v6.0 and Aspen Questimate v15.0 files in the new Aspen Icarus 11.1 suite of products, it is best to use the attached import tool to get your data from the old version into the new version.
This tool can be run from anywhere with... |
Problem Statement: How can I tell what version of Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) my project was created in? | Solution: You can go to Project Basis View | Project Properties and it will have the version of ACCE that your project was created in
Keywords: created, version, create, first
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I import and export .INI settings into the new .INI configuration utility in V7.3? | Solution: To import and export INI setting to/from the Configuration Utility dialogbox:
Open the Configuration Utility dialog box from Utilities | Settings on the main Aspen Fleet Optimizer dialog box. Select File | Import/Export from the Configuration Utility menu. Choose the file you want to import or select a locati... |
Problem Statement: What does the setting LoadConfirmbyCompartmentWarningPercentage do? | Solution: This percentage is a deviation tolerance between the compartment's load confirm quantities and the planned deliveries (order quantity). If a confirmed quantity exceeds the tolerance a warning is issued; if a confirmed quantity is within tolerance, no warning is issued.
These warnings are written to the Warn... |
Problem Statement: How do I change the URL for the shortcut in Start Menu for Aspen Production Control Web Server (PCWS)?
A laptop recently had a change to the machine name.
When the Production Control Web Server is selected from the Start Menu, he gets the message, page not found.
The URL is still showing as the old m... | Solution: To resolve this issue, go to C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\AspenTech\ACOView and right-click on Production Control Home Page.url to select Properties from the context menu.
Edited the URL in the URL tab to reflect the new machine name.
After saving it, click on Production Control Web Server from Start Menu to confirm pr... |
Problem Statement: How many Construction Workforces can be used in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator? | Solution: You can have up to 99 different Construction Workforces in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator.
Keywords: Workforces, maximum, limit
References: None |
Problem Statement: Is there a way to generate a message with the PCWS that will let you know that you are approaching your limit of sessions? | Solution: This is not a configurable feature within the Production Control Web Server. What is widely documented is how to use Perfmon counters and alerts in Windows to trigger an event or run a program. A simple Google search of perfmon alerts will provide numerous articles of reference.
In short you can use Perfmon (... |
Problem Statement: I have several components in my estimate, however they have discontinuous item numbers and whenever I enter a new component; the number just increases and does not fill in the missing item number.
How can I rearrange the Item numbers in correct sequence? | Solution: The way you can rearrange the number listing is via Run | Re-number | Project Components. This will automatically re-number the components in a correct ascendant order.
Keywords: Re-number items, Project components, reference number
References: None |
Problem Statement: What is the credit hold box in customer set up used for? | Solution: If checked, no orders for this customer will appear in the optimization. It is all or nothing with this box checked. Individual orders may be released by going into the replenishment planner for the customer, opening the order in question and removing the check mark in the box labeled ?Credit Hold?.
Keywords:... |
Problem Statement: How to place a Manual Order Entry order within Resource Scheduling Optimization. | Solution: Order Entry within Resource Scheduling Optimization
Aspen Retail allows the user to quickly enter a new order entry shipment from within the Resource Scheduling Optimization Window when an order entry customer places a last minute manual shipment. Click on the 'New Order' button in the Resource Scheduling O... |
Problem Statement: How do I set up security access for the different roles in Aspen Fleet Optimizer for V7.3? | Solution: To customize security privileges for Aspen Fleet Optimizer roles, run the Fleet Optimizer security utility by selecting Utilities | Security Utility from the Aspen Fleet Optimizer tool bar. This will allow you to customize which screens each role with have read access and which screens they will have read and... |
Problem Statement: What could cause the Insert feature in the COA Allocation to fail? | Solution: If you select the entire row and then do insert, it does not work:
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However if you just select one cell in the row (e.g. the From Icarus COA cell) and then click insert, a row gets inserted above the row in which you selected the cell. After you select the cell, then if you select the entire row and then... |
Problem Statement: Is there a way I can create a backup of the project I’m working on? | Solution: Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) automatically saves a backup of all the projects in the following local directory:
C:\Users\your-user-name\AppData\Local\AspenTech\EconomicEvaluation V8.X\Backup
Once in the Backup folder, you will find the Projects folder, which will contain all your saved project scenario... |
Problem Statement: I can not find the Alloy 20 specification for my plate material type; what should I use instead? | Solution: Alloy 20 is also know as C20. If you check for plate materials, you will find C20 ( 35Ni-35Fe-20Cr-Cb).
Keywords: Alloy 20, C20, plate materials, plate, materials
References: None |
Problem Statement: After installing Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator, 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 Process Evaluator for a correct instal... | Solution: Here are some things to look at in IPE as a test for correct installation:
Start the Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator software from the START | PROGRAMS | ASPENTECH directory.
1. Open one of the sample projects from the palette on the right hand side. Remember to choose a project for which your simulator ... |
Problem Statement: When upgrading from VX.x to VX.Y,there are still previous version folders in the disk. | Solution: These left over files and folders are not installed by the installer program and are created post installation, they do not get uninstalled.
In some cases these are user created files such as the PID reports and one would expect those to still exist after an upgrade or uninstall for the product. These folde... |
Problem Statement: In the IIS6config.log file in the ACOview directory:
C:\Program Files\AspenTech\ACOview
that there may be a line which states the following error message.
Input Error: There is no script engine for file extension .js | Solution: This error can be returned if the .js files are associated with Ultra Edit.
To resolve this problem open the Ultra Edit application then in the menu click on Advanced | Configuration | File Association. Select .js from the list of file associations then delete the selection.
You can also go to tools || Fo... |
Problem Statement: How to Configure Smartstep Column Sets with Version 2006.5 | Solution: The SmartStep column sets for 2006.5 DMCplus controllers are now part of the DMCplus Column Sets. So go to the Configuration Tab and click on DMCplus Column Sets in the left-hand side. Then select the column set names in the list that end with (SmartStep). This will affect what you see when in SmartStep mode... |
Problem Statement: When a non-default secure group is created, and Aspen DMCplus controllers are assigned to that secure group, they are never removed. This is intentional, because the controllers may simply be removed temporarily, and will re-appear at a later date, after modification, or whatever other issue is invol... | Solution: This information is kept in a file called secureapps.xml that resides in the ACOview directory. You can edit this file with an ascii editor, and simply delete the line containing the controller in question.
Prudence would suggest that you back up secureapps.xml before editing it, since manually editing a file... |
Problem Statement: How to resolve the errors, Aspen Icarus Reporter - Check DSN Error 429 and Aspen Icarus Reporter - Database Connection Error 3706 . | Solution: The followingSolution is specific to Office 2013. First, check whether you have installed the 32-bit Office version. If you have Office 64-bit, please change to 32-bit.
One of the probable causes might be that the Reporter is not able to locate Access on the machine. Please re-register Office by following t... |
Problem Statement: DAIS trader becomes unresponsive, this may manifest in different manners, in the case prompting this knowledge base article, the view servers would not continue to run.
Starting the view server in a DOS window, in debug mode, with the command line parameters -d 2, resulted in the messaging that the v... | Solution: , but if the DAIS trader is one on the Aspen DMCplus computer, re-starting the DAIS trader will take down the ACO Utility Server, as it is a dependency, this will result in the controllers going down as well, which is usually undesirable.Solution
The DAIS service, attrctrl.exe, which starts and monitors the t... |
Problem Statement: I have fully defined my contract structure; however, when I run the project evaluation I get the following error:
“ERROR> 'CD - 3' MULTIPLE CONTRACTORS NOT ALLOWED FOR PRIME CONTRACTOR RUN. ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR INPUT IGNORED.”
And it only takes in consideration the Main Contractor, ignoring all the... | Solution: This error commonly shows when we select the option M in “Suppress default equipment/area/project bulks” in the General Project Data and then we define a full contract structure with more contractors aside from the Main (default) one.
When the user enters the option M for the Volumetric Model to be suppressed... |
Problem Statement: With the release of the Aspen Icarus v2006 Cumulative Patch 3, there is a new feature available called 'Interconnect Volumetric P&ID Lines'.
What should one expect from the system when lines are connected?
The Quick Start guide tells how to connect the lines, but there isn't much detail for the end-u... | Solution: Common Questions and Answers:
Q1: What does the system do when the lines are connected?
A1: The estimate is the same, a new connected line list excel report can be generated. (see attached screen shot on where to find the new report).
Q2. Are the 2 lines still separate lines, still tagged to its original eq... |
Problem Statement: The display does not open the Aspen Production Control Web Server (PCWS) server and continuously gives Loading message | Solution: The two most common reasons for this behavior:
1. Open the web server application and take a look at the bottom right hand corner, it should say Local Intranet. If this is not the setting, with Internet Explorer open, go to Tools, Internet Options, Security, then select Local Intranet and Sites and add th... |
Problem Statement: How to create a reoccurring manual order in Aspen Fleet Optimizer. | Solution: The Recurring Order Manager function allows the user to specify an interval and a date/shift schedule upon which order entry shipments will automatically be generated. The Recurring Order Manager stores all existing recurring order records. Inside the Replenishment Planner, each shipment generated by a Recurr... |
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