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• The components design window
  The new component design window
• 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 use a National Annex in EN1991-1-4
  Guide on how to use National Annexes in the calculation of wind pressure, according to EN1991-1-4
• 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
• Report configuration
  In this article we will analyze the windows that allow us to modify the report's configuration
• 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.
• 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 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
• External actions for the vessel support calculation
  It is possible to define various actions when checking the vessel's support
• Error starting Nextgen, "Sentinel License Manager version too old (H0042)"
  How to solve start-up problems related to error H0042
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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"
• Standard flanges and flanges according to calculation code
  Standard flanges and flanges according to calculation code
• Structural calculation of supports using load combinations
  Structural calculation of supports using load combinations
• The values printed in the materials properties summary appear to be incorrect
  Among the summary pages of the calculation report there is the summary of the characteristics of the materials. Let's see together why these characteristics may differ in the calculation of the individual components.
• 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.
• Material characteristics customization
  Find out how to modify on-the-fly one or more material characteristics for a specific component
• 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
• Error starting NextGen, invalid license
  Information on errors that may be received when starting NextGen and their resolution
• How to update your license
  Instructions about how to update both software and hardware NextGen licenses
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• How to import an ASME VIII material from Division 1 to Division 2 or vice-versa
  To import any material from Division 1 into the ASME VIII Division 2 material database or vice versa, simply follow these instructions
• Why are allowable stresses in the WRC calculation under AD 2000 so low?
  Analysis of the reasons that lead to having low admissible loads in the calculation of localized WRC loads in the AD 2000 context
• 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
• 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
• Error starting Nextgen, "Sentinel key not found (H0007)"
  How to fix startup problems related to error H0007 "Sentinel key not found"
• NextGen changelog archive
  History of changes made to NextGen
• 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
• 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
• Weight management
  In NextGen there are multiple options to manage the weight of the equipment accurately.
• How to create a jacketed vessel
  A quick guide to help you started with a jacketed vessel
• Error starting Nextgen, "Feature access denied (H0005)"
  How to solve start-up problems related to error H0005, "Feature access denied"
• 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
• Permanent transfer of a software based license
  This article explains how to transfer a software based license from one PC to another
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• Forming Strains in ASME
  Equations for Calculating Forming Strains in ASME VIII Div-1 and Div-2
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Installation guide
  Step by step procedure for installing NextGen
• Use of customized Excel files to define the WRC loads on nozzles
  An Excel file can be used to define custom nozzle loads
• Expansion joints
  Expansion joints
• 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.
• How to obtain NextGen software validation certificates
  Find out where you can download quality certificates for NextGen software validation
• How to set item service according to UG-16
  Set the type of service according to UG-16 so as to verify the minimum thicknesses in relation to that service
• 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
• Error starting Nextgen, "Unable to access Sentinel Run-time environment (H0033)"
  How to solve start-up problems related to error H0033
• 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 create a reinforced ring opening (studding outlet flange)
  Creation of a reinforced ring (studding outlet) along with eventual connection to a blind flange
• 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 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
• NextGen 2022.2 is now available
  Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2022.2