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Overview
The CAESAR II Quick Reference Guide helps you quickly identify needed information, answer
common questions, and resolve common problems. You can copy it as needed.
CAESAR II is an advanced tool for designing and analyzing piping systems using input forms,
on-line help, graphics, and extensive error detection.
CAESAR II statically and dynamically analyzes large piping models, structural steel models, or
combined models. ASME, B31, WRC, and rotating equipment reports are created to provide a
complete description of piping system behavior under applied loading conditions. Additional
capabilities, such as out-of-core solvers, force spectrum analysis (for water hammer and relief
valve solutions), time history, and large rotation rod hangers provide you with the most
advanced computer-based piping program available today.
CAESAR II is continuously enhanced to add new functionality and to modify existing procedures
as piping codes are updated. For more information on the most recent changes to CAESAR II,
see What's New in CAESAR II (on page 6).

In This Section
Software and Hardware Requirements ......................................... 9
Seminars ........................................................................................ 10
Additional Intergraph CAS Software .............................................. 10

Software and Hardware Requirements

Operating System

Windows 7/8/8.1 Ultimate, Business, or Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit), and Windows 10 Pro or

Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit)
You must enable .NET 4.5.2 prior to installing CAESAR II on Windows 8/8.1
machines.

Windows Server versions are only supported for the installation of network licensing
systems (NetHASP License Manager).
Beginning with Windows 10, Microsoft enforces the Internet Host Table
Specification RFC 952 which mandates that component hostname labels can contain only
alphanumeric characters. Host names using underscores ('_') are not allowed. Refer to
Microsoft KB 101785.

CAESAR II is a native 32-bit application that runs with Windows 64-bit.

CAESAR II does not support Windows XP, Windows Vista, Home versions of
Windows 7/8/8.1 (such as Starter, Home Basic, and Home Premium), and Windows 10
Home.

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Processor

Intel Pentium IV or higher AMD Athlon dual-core processor or higher

3.0 GHz or higher

Memory

4 GB RAM or higher for Windows 7/8/8.1

Display

Video card with at least 256 MB video RAM

Video card support for OpenGL 1.1 or later and DirectX 9.0 or later

Video card drivers updated with the latest manufacturer's drivers (Motherboard-intergrated
video cards not recommended for desktop systems.)

Motherboard-integrated video cards are not recommended for desktop systems.

1280 x 1024 minimum resolution or higher with True Color

Software

Adobe Reader 8.0 or later.

Seminars
Intergraph CAS periodically offers seminars to augment your knowledge of CAESAR II and of
pipe stress analysis. The general seminar is held in our Houston office and covers five days of
statics. Twice a year, we also cover five days of statics and three days of dynamics. These
seminars emphasize the piping codes, static analysis, dynamic analysis, and problem solving.
Custom seminars held at client locations are also available. For additional seminar details,
please contact the support staff at: seminars.icas@intergraph.com.

Additional Intergraph CAS Software

CADWorx Plant is AutoCAD-based plant design/drafting software with a bi-directional data
transfer link to CAESAR II. CADWorx allows models to be created in orthographic, isometric,
2D, or 3D modes. CADWorx template specifications contain built-in auto routing, auto iso, stress
iso, auto dimensioning, complete libraries, center of gravity calculations, and bill of materials.
PV Elite is comprehensive software for the design or analysis of vertical and horizontal vessels.
Pressure vessel codes include ASME VIII-1 and VIII-2, PD: 5500, and EN-13445. PVElite
includes CodeCalc. CodeCalc is software for the design or analysis of pressure vessel
components. CodeCalc capabilities include: analysis of tubesheets, rectangular vessels,
flanges, nozzles; Zick Analysis; and standard internal/external thickness and pressure
calculations on heads, shells, and cones. API 579 calculations are also included.
PV Fabricator automates the production of pressure vessel fabrication deliverables. When
linked to PV Elite, PV Fabricator improves the workflow and reduces errors.

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TANK is software for the design or rerating of API-620/650/653 storage tanks. The program
includes API 650 Appendices A, E, F, M, P, R, S, and V, and API 653 Appendix B. Calculations
address winds girders, conical roof design, allowed fluid heights, and remaining corrosion
allowance.
For the latest support information for this product:
Technical Support
Email:

ppmcrm@intergraph.com
(mailto:ppmcrm@intergraph.com?subject=I
CAS Support Request)

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1-800-766-7701

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281-890-3301

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Address:

Intergraph CAS
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Houston, TX 77064

Sales Email:

sales.icas@intergraph.com

Knowledge-Based
Articles/Tutorials
(US & Canada
only):

https://smartsupport.intergraph.com

Also, you can submit any documentation comments or suggestions you might have on the
Intergraph support site.

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