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NextGen 2022.2 is now available Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2022.2 NextGen 2022.0 is now available Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2022.0 NextGen 2022.1 is now available Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2022.1 Latest Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version changelog Release notes for the latest version of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen NextGen changelog archive History of changes made to NextGen Recording of our NextGen 2023 webinar is now available Thursday, July the 6th, we hosted a webinar to present NextGen 2023 along with what's been added during the past year. NextGen 2023 user interface guide NextGen 2023 introduces a new type of user interface for its main window. This article explains the differences with previous versions. Support for issues not concerning NextGen Information regarding the type of support that Sant'Ambrogio can offer for problems not strictly related to the NextGen program, for users of this program NextGen software release cycle and "beta" version How often NextGen is released, what each update contains and what's the "beta" version available between each official release NextGen 2023.0 is now available Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2023.0 NextGen 2023.1 is now available Information about the new Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2023.1 Error starting NextGen, invalid license Information on errors that may be received when starting NextGen and their resolution NextGen 2022.3 is now available Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2022.3 NextGen 2022.1 webinar Invitation to attend the NextGen 2022.1 presentation webinar NextGen 2021.2 is now available NextGen 2021.2 is now available What types of licenses are available for NextGen? NextGen comes with three different license types. In this article we will see the characteristics of each of them. NextGen 2023.2 is now available Information about the new Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2023.2 NextGen shows a "subscription expired" message when trying to ask for support How to re-enable your NextGen installation to receive technical support when the "subscription expired" message is shown Recording of our NextGen 2022.1 webinar is now available Watch NextGen 2022.1 webinar on YouTube How to obtain NextGen software validation certificates Find out where you can download quality certificates for NextGen software validation Running the NextGen program via Remote Desktop (RDP) Running the NextGen program via Remote Desktop (RDP) How to recover backup copies of NextGen items How to recover backup copies of NextGen items Sant'Ambrogio NextGen installation packages archive A list of links to download past version of NextGen A new home for NextGen documentation A new home for NextGen documentation Sant'Ambrogio NextGen - Getting started A guide for those approaching NextGen for the first time, aimed to discover the user interface and create the first simple vessel Integration of external calculations into the NextGen report How to integrate calculations performed externally, for example using Excel spreadsheets, into the NextGen calculation report How to design a stiffening ring against external pressure using NextGen NextGen supports different configuration of rings to act as stiffeners against external pressure. In this article we detail how to configure them. Error starting Nextgen, "Unable to access Sentinel Run-time environment (H0033)" How to solve start-up problems related to error H0033 The Log4shell vulnerability does not affect NextGen and the other Sant'Ambrogio software
Information on the Log4shell vulnerability and its impact on Sant'Ambrogio programs VPN configuration for NextGen with Sentinel HASP network dongle How to use NextGen on a remote computer connected to the main office via VPN Error starting Nextgen, "Sentinel key not found (H0007)" How to fix startup problems related to error H0007 "Sentinel key not found" Run a FEM analysis of a nozzle with NozzlePRO from NextGen The positioning of some nozzles can be critical with an approach based solely on Design By Formulae: NozzlePRO offers an easily approachable Design By Analysis approach How to design an air cooler heat exchanger with NextGen How to design an air cooler heat exchanger with NextGen Error starting Nextgen, "Feature access denied (H0005)" How to solve start-up problems related to error H0005, "Feature access denied" Error updating NextGen license, "Error updating hardware key RemoteCommErr" How to resolve issues with installing a hardware license update that leads to the message "Error updating hardware key: RemoteCommErr" Error starting Nextgen, "Sentinel License Manager version too old (H0042)" How to solve start-up problems related to error H0042 How to design a gas cylinder with NextGen In this article we illustrate the precautions to be taken when calculating a gas cylinder Startup or runtime problems due to antivirus In some contexts, the presence of antivirus, antispyware or antimalware programs in general can interfere with the normal functioning of the program Using the Usage Factor function to calculate the percentage of component utilization How to perform a quantitative analysis on pressure parts with the Usage Factor function Validation error in the verification of large openings on cylinders, with a ratio between the nozzle radius and the cylinder radius greater than 0.7 In version 2023.2 of NextGen we have introduced a change regarding openings according to ASME VIII Division 1 with an opening/shell ratio > 0.7 Is it possible to use network licenses in a mixed configuration with single seat licenses? In more complex use scenarios, for companies that need to have different methods of accessing NextGen licenses and different configurations of the same, it is possible to take advantage of the use of a mix of network licenses and single station licenses File storage in real-time synchronized folders (OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive) Why we suggest not to store NextGen files inside folders monitored by real-time synchronization software Files management with Projects Browser Projects Browser is the component used to manage and organize files and projects within NextGen. It's been overhauled in version 2022 of the software: in this article, we take a look in detail at all its functions. Cladding and weld overlay management NextGen supports automatic calculation of lining overthicknesses and can consider part of the cladding for the overall pressure resistance Download center Useful resources for Sant'Ambrogio NextGen Weight management In NextGen there are multiple options to manage the weight of the equipment accurately. How to ask for technical support NextGen has an integrated function for sending technical support requests. To access this function, simply click on the “Ask for support” button on the top bar of the program How to obtain your license key Instruction about how to get the license key, either software or hardware, for a given NextGen installation via License Manager software How to update your license Instructions about how to update both software and hardware NextGen licenses PED compliance for equipments designed according to ASME NextGen supports the calculation of pressure vessels and heat exchangers according to the American ASME standards in accordance with the European PED standard Installation guide Step by step procedure for installing NextGen Version 2022.0.412 "Hotfix" released We've released an hotfix update to NextGen, including a few fixes Absolute pressure or relative pressure Information about the type of pressure used by the NextGen software How to manage geometric relationships between components NextGen takes care of keeping the geometry of the designed components consistent. In some contexts, it is necessary to disable this behavior and separate the dimensions between the various components. Why do some ASME materials lack the yield strength, tensile strength, elasticity or thermal expansion values? An explanation on the lack of some values in the NextGen ASME databases that are instead present in the ASME II Part D tables ASME Code Case 2901, Division 1 UG-44(b) and Division 2 4.16.12 Implementation in NextGen of ASME Code Case 2901 and subsequent paragraphs Division 1 UG-44(b) and Division 2 4.16.12 Heat Exchanger Wizard How to design a heat exchanger using NextGen's Heat Exchanger Wizard How to backup customized elements NextGen allows the creation of various custom elements, such as materials, bolts and gaskets. In this article we illustrate how to save and restore it. How to create a custom material A guide on how to create a custom reusable material, to complete missing features of an existing material or to insert a completely new material into the NextGen database What changes in the calculation of heat exchangers in the 2023 edition of the ASME BPVC? A summary of the changes that ASME BPVC 2023 makes to the chapters related to the calculation of heat exchangers How to design a double tubesheet heat exchanger By following the TEMA RCB-7.1.2 requirements it is possible to calculate heat exchangers equipped with double tubesheets. How to set different pressures on adjacent components Components belonging to the same calculation can be defined with different pressures and temperatures, following the instructions given in this document Addressing installation issues Common issues during software setup and how to solve them Forming Strains in ASME Equations for Calculating Forming Strains in ASME VIII Div-1 and Div-2 How to import an item (file .sit) How to import an item (file with .sit extension) into an existing project Clamp connections How to calculate flanges and covers having screw clamps, hinged or eye-bolts Simplified fatigue assessment according to EN13445-3 Clause 17 Simplified fatigue assessment according to EN13445-3 Clause 17 The item properties window A recap of all the options and settings available under the "Item properties" window, to define a vessel or heat exchanger How to validate an attachment (nozzle or support) according to WRC 107, WRC 537 o WRC 297 How to validate an attachment (nozzle or support) according to WRC 107, WRC 537 o WRC 297 Period of vibration of items supported by brackets or rings Period of vibration of items supported by brackets or rings Version 2019.3, WRC module updates We've updated the WRC module in version 2019.3; in this article we take a look at what's changed. Support by telephone Information about how to get phone assistance on NextGen Item revision system NextGen manages calculation revisions, maintaining the original file and the calculation report relating to each revision and adding the relevant information to the report cover page How to install the program from the command line It is also possible to install the program from the command line using some parameters Greater prominence for the options relating to the reduction of the allowable in EN 13445 openings In version 2022.2, greater visibility is given to two important options in the calculation of openings in EN calculations. Vortex shedding calculation according to EN13445 Clause 22.10 It is possible to calculate the effect of the vortex shedding on the column according to clause 22.10 of EN13445 Materials set feature and its usage The material sets enable faster prototyping and design of pressure vessels and heat exchangers, as well as minimizing possible input problems Updates to simplified fatigue assessment in Clause 17 according to EN 13445-3 2014, Amendment 5 An overview of the fatigue calculation changes introduced in Amendment 5 to EN 13445-3 2014 Edition How to visualize the test cases report of ASME PTB Description of the steps to visualize the test cases reports of ASME VIII PTB Formulas for calculating maximum pressures (MAWP, MAP) Considerations regarding the calculation of the maximum pressures for a component Questions and answers related to demos and courses questions-and-answers-related-to-demos-and-courses External actions for the vessel support calculation It is possible to define various actions when checking the vessel's support Design of adjacent VSR openings beyond 0.8 De of a formed head How to overcome the limit in the VSR norm that defines a method to calculate adjacent openings only when they are entirely in the spherical portion of a formed head Local loads transformation Local loads transformation Thread calculation according to EN14359 Clause 5.5.6 The thread calculation procedure allows to determine the minimum length of thread engagement for sustaining compressive stresses and the minimum length of thread engagement for sustaining shear stresses Importing HTRI files Specifications concerning the data import procedure for a heat exchanger starting from the thermal calculation with HTRI How to design an hairpin or double pipe heat exchanger Following this guide, you'll be able to design two different types of uncommon heat exchangers: hairpin and double-pipe Set liquid level Set liquid level List of keyboard shortcuts In NextGen it is possible to quickly activate some commands, using keyboard shortcuts; here's a list of available commands. Why is an ASME material unusable at a certain temperature despite having the allowable and yield strength values? Within ASME, it can happen to receive an error when selecting a material due to too high a temperature The components design window The new component design window Fatigue Analysis Screening, Method B according to ASME Section VIII div 2 Clause 5.5.2.4 The fatigue screening allows to determine if a fatigue analysis is required as part of the vessel design. If the screening is satisfied, then a fatigue analysis is not required as part of the vessel design. Limits on thickness for tubes and cylindrical shells in the VSR standard The VSR standard provides for different lower limits on the thickness of the walls of pipes and cylindrical shells. NextGen checks these limits on the basis of the criteria imposed by the standard, this article summarizes this process. Structural calculation of supports using load combinations Structural calculation of supports using load combinations Standard flanges and flanges according to calculation code Standard flanges and flanges according to calculation code Material characteristics customization Find out how to modify on-the-fly one or more material characteristics for a specific component