Background

This article will explain the procedure to add units of measurement on new/existing property. For this exercise, let's add new property POWER on MOTOR class and add KILOWATT (Kw) units on it.

As you can notice there are no units associated to the property value at the moment.

NOTE: Make sure the property, to which the units are being assigned, is of DOUBLE type. On STRING property, units will not appear automatically.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch Class Editor and load OpenPlant_PID.01.07 schema.
   
   
2. Supplement below schemas with OpenPlant_PID.
   
   OpenPlant_PID_Supplemental_Imperial.01.07
   OpenPlant_PID_Supplemental_Units_Metric.01.07
   
   
   
   
3. Go to MOTOR class and locate POWER property in properties tab.
   
   
   
   
4. Right click on the property and select 'Add Units' option from the menu.
   
   
   
   
5. Select the supplemental radio button and select OpenPlant_PID_Supplemental_Units_Metric schema as shown below.
   
   
   
   
6. Set the values in the custom attribute as shown below.
   
   
   
   
7. Save the changes and verify the results.
   
   

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To Assign Device Type Code to a Specific Component Class in OpenPlant PID

Background

If user wants to change Device Type Code for a specific component class in OpenPlant PID, then it is possible by defining Device Type Code “Property Custom Attributes” Default Value for specific component class in OpenPlant_PID.01.07 schema.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch Bentley Class Editor.
   
   
2. Go to File menu option and select Open
   
   
   
   
3. Open “OpenPlant_PID.01.07.ecschema.xml” schema from C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantPID (SS6)\WorkSpace\Projects\[Project Name]\Dataset\schemas
   
   
   
   
4. Select “OpenPlant.01.07.ecschema.xml” schema in “Locate a missing reference OpenPlant.01.07 for schema OpenPlant_PID.01.07” dialog from “C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantPID (SS6)\WorkSpace\OPPID\schemas” and Open
   
   
   
   
5. Once loaded, Right mouse click on OpenPlant PID in Class editor and select “Supplement Schema”
   
   
   
   
6. Select “Add” from “Specify Supplemental Schemas” dialog
   
   
   
   
7. Open “OpenPlant_PID_Supplemental_Imperial.01.07.ecschema.xml” from “C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantPID (SS6)\WorkSpace\Projects\[Project Name]\Dataset\schemas”
   
   
   
   
8. After adding supplemental schema, click “OK” to “Specify Supplemental Schemas” dialog.
   
   
   
   
9. It will supplement the schema. Once it got supplemented, schema will be shown as OpenPlant PID [Supplemented] in Class Editor
   
   
   
   
10. Press “Find Class” icon in Class Editor, write “Valve” in “Search For” field in “Find Class” Dialog and press Search Button
    
    
    
    
11. Double click on searched class name “VALVE” or select “VALVE” and select Go to button
    
    
    
    
12. Expand “Valve” node and select the component class for which you want to change Device Type code for example select Gate Valve from “Valve—Inline Valve”
    
    
    
    
13. Go to Properties tab in right side pane and search “Device Type Code” property and select “Override” to allow changes to be done
    
    
    (NOTE: If "Override" button is grayed out then click "Custom Attributes..")
    
    
    
    
14. Change “Default Value” in “Property Custom Attribute” from “HV” to required one say “TEST”
    (If Adding Custom Attribute then only add Default value and set IsGraphical to "True")
    
    
    
    
15. Save changes and close class editor
    
    
    
    
16. Launch OpenPlant PID and open model in same project in which changes are made
    
    
17. Place a gate vale and verify that “Device Type Code” updated to new one i.e. “TEST”
    
    
    
    
18. Place some other valve and verify that Device Type Code is “HV”
    
    

See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../How-to-Modify-Default-Value-for-Device-Type-Code-to-a-Specific-Component-Class-in-OPPID_5F00_Jaya.mp4

Problem Description

Wafer connection of components having different FACING/RATING values is not allowed in OpenPlant Modeler even though the mapping of those Facing/Rating is defined in the PCF file as shown below.



Even though ratings PN10 and PN16 are mapped in the PCF file but it still shows below error.

Steps to Resolve

1. Load OpenPlant_3D schema in class editor and OpenPlant_3D_Supplemental_Modeling schema.
   
   For More information on supplementing schema click here>>>>
   
   
2. Go to JOINT class as shown below.
   
   
   
   
3. In the OpenPlant_Physical_JointType_Map custom attribute, locate WAFER_JOINT.
   
   
   
   
4. Expand Match Property node as shown below.
   
   
   
   
5. Replace "FACING" with below expression in Match Property[0] field.
   
   Bentley.Building.Mechanical.JointLibrary.JointValidationScript(OPM_MATCH_PROPERTY_MAP_FACING,FACING)
   
   
   
   
6. Similarly replace "RATING" with below expression in Match Property[1] field.
   
   Bentley.Building.Mechanical.JointLibrary.JointValidationScript(OPM_MATCH_PROPERTY_MAP_RATING,RATING)
   
   
   
   
7. Save the changes in schema and verify the result in OpenPlant Modeler by placing different facing/rating wafer connection.
   
   

See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../To-Fix-Placement-of-Mating-Piping-Components-with-Different-Ratings_5F00_Deepak-Singh.mp4

Background

This article will explain how can we add inch (") sign with nominal diameter in pipeline tag. By default there is no sign with nominal diameter when it is included in Pipeline Tag, for example, pipeline tag would look like this : 4-SER-0001-SPEC.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Open class editor.
   
   
2. Load OpenPlant schema and supplemental it with OpenPlant_Supplemental_Tagging schema.
   
   
3. Go to PIPING_NETWORK_SYSTEM class. Switch to properties tab and locate NAME property.
   
   
4. Modify the EC Expression as given below to have " sign in the nominal diameter.
   
   this.NOMINAL_DIAMETER & """" & "-" & this.SERVICE_NAME & "-" & this.NUMBER & "-" &  this.SPECIFICATION
   
   
   
   
5. Modify the regular expression as given below.
   
   ^(?<NOMINAL_DIAMETER>[?\w]*)"-(?<SERVICE_NAME>.*)-(?<NUMBER>[?\w]*)-(?<SPECIFICATION>.*)|(?<NUMBER>.*)
   
   
6. Save the changes in the schema and re-open OpenPlant Modeler.

Verify the Result

1. Open a new model.
   
   
2. Create a new pipeline through create pipeline tool.
   
   
3. Check the pipeline Name.
   
   

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Background

As described below, please follow installation steps for installing OpenPlant Modeler.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Prior to installation king run Prerequisites for Bentley Desktop Applications (v08.11.09.03).
2. Click on opm081111304en.exe file & Run As Administrator.
   
   
   
   
3. Hit 'Yes' To allow changes on machine.
   
   
   
   
4. It can take sometime fro Extraction of all files.
   
   
   
   
5. Click OK for extracting Installation Package.
   
   
   
   
6. Install the Product, see below image.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. Installation Complete Click  on Finish.
   
   

See Also

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In OpenPlant Modeler, below explanations highlights assigning levels for structural modeling components.

Background

When User Place Support component from OpenPlant Modeler, all SMC member goes to Default level as shown in image. But User requirement is to change the level for SMC component from Default level to particular ‘StructuralMember’.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch OpenPlant Modeler, and Open SMCMetric.dgnlib (For Metric Project) placed at below mentioned location.
   C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\WorkSpace\Projects\OPModeler_Metric\DataSet\Dgnlibs
   
   
   
   
2. After opening the SMCMetric.dgnlib, Go to element template and browse to Member.
   
   
   
   
3. Create a New level in Level Manager name it as Structural Members.
   
   
   
   
4. Level name defined to Structural components is ‘Default’ level.
   
   
   
   
5. Change level to Structural Member and verify results.
   
   
   
   

See Also

Problem Description

In Specification Generator, after loading Catalog if you add Section name and try to Add class name, it comes Empty. There will no Class Name Listed inside Dialogue.

Steps to Resolve

This has happened because of Using Plant Design Work-group (PDW) Data option to be checked on in Specification generator. See below image:

Ideally, if we are using OpenPlant Spec this PDW Setting and Use PDW Data should be checked off. Otherwise EC_ CLASS_NAME Field will not get read by Specification Generator.

After Turning this Checked off, All EC_ CLASS_NAME field will come back again.

Now verify result by opening Catalog and adding Section name and Class name. See below:

See Also

Overview

How to log a SR  informing of  any problem with Service Request Manager (SRM):

 1. Go to Bentley Portal

2. Choose "Website Assistance" from New Service Request Section under select arrow, 

See Video

Background
When running an Iso, the text (support tag) is fitting in the frame in DGN output, but not in DWG output.

 (DGN OUTPUT)
 

 
 (DWG OUTPUT)
 
Steps to resolve:

Browse to: #\YOUR_PROJECT\Config\OpenPlant\Isometrics\styles\IFC\cell and double click on the lisocomp.cel to open it.
Click on the button “Models” and scroll to the NOTE label and select it.

In the active NOTE model:
1. Select the text.
2. With the pulldown button scroll to the text type “ISOCP and select it.
3. Click in the label section to make the changing active.

Close the file.
Run the iso again.

Still a Problem?

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Problem Description

FATAL ERROR: Unhandled e0434352h Exception at fd38a06dh while loading Component Preferences

Possible Reason

This error usually occurs because of bad profiles.

Steps to resolve

1. Close all Bentley Applications.
   
2. Navigate to the directory mentioned below and locate Profiles directory.
   
   C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2016\R20.1\enu\Support\Profiles
   
   
   
3. Remove and paste Profiles folder in a different location.
   
   
4. Close all applications and reboot the machine.
   
   
5. Now upon opening AutoPLANT Modeler the error due to Component Preferences will not appear.

See Also

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Overview

Some users may find that their AutoCAD profiles keeps getting overridden by the AutoPLANT profiles. There are two things that the user will need to check, which profile is being pulled up and if the AutoPLANT Modeler pull down menu is loading when not on an AutoPLANT profile (such as loading the <<Unnamed Profile>> or a user created profile)   This TechNote goes over a few helpful tips on working with AutoCAD Profiles.  It first goes on removing the AutoPLANT menu from a profile that it isn't needed for. Then goes over how to force the AutoCAD Icon to load a desired profile. Finally, the TechNote goes over some addition notes on issues that users may experience when working with AutoPLANT Profiles in AutoCAD. 

Steps to Accomplish

A] AutoPLANT menu loads in AutoCAD profile

If the Unnamed Profile or a profile that was created by the user has the AutoPLANT pull down menu and it is not needed, then follow the below steps to remove it.

1. Close all AutoCAD and AutoPLANT applications.

2. Create a Shortcut of AutoCAD and paste it at a location of your preference (for ex: Desktop).

3. Open the AutoCAD shortcut and type "OPTIONS" in command tab or go to "Tools>Options...''

4. Check what the 'Current Profile:' is, and click on Add to List tab.

5. Enter the "Profile name", "Description" as per requirements and click on Apply & Close.

6. Now, click open "Files" tab and if you see the paths,remove the following 4 Support File Search Paths: -

          a) C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\apmenu

          b) C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\icon

          c) C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\support

          d) C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\

Click on Apply and OK tab.

7. Now type "MENULOAD" in the command tab and press Enter.

8. From the Load/Unload Customizations > Select "AT_APLANT_PDW" and Click on Unload > Close .

9. Save and Close the AutoCAD application.

B] Setting the AutoCAD Icon to load specific profiles

Sometimes AutoCAD will keep calling one of the AutoPLANT profiles when attempting to just load plain AutoCAD from the AutoCAD icon. This is because AutoCAD has a tendency to load the last used profile. if the user used AutoPLANT last, then the AutoCAD icon will attempt to load that profile rather than the default AutoCAD one. Follow the below steps to force the AutoCAD Icon to load a default profile. Note that these steps call the Unnamed Profile , which is AutoCAD's default profile, or a user can use any profile they wish for this, but they will need to point to program to the path of the profile's file. It is recommended that the user looks over how the Profiles are called out for the AutoPLANT Icons. They point to paths rather than a Profile name like the below steps do.

10. Right Click on the shortcut of AutoCAD >Go to Properties.

11. Look at the ˜Target:' field, it should contain the path to the acad.exe which will vary depending on what AutoCAD version being used.

12. The Default target should look like this:-  C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2009\acad.exe" 

13. Now at the end of the default target add the following - /p "ACAD"   {i.e.- (space)/p(space)"ACAD"}. The Final Target should look like this - C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2009\acad.exe" /p "ACAD"

14. After adding this, load up AutoCAD, it should now force load the "ACAD" which is AutoCAD's default profile

Other Notes on Profiles in AutoCAD and AutoPLANT V8i

• Always open Plain AutoCAD via the shortcut where the profile has been set and never by Windows Explorer, as it will again revise it back to AutoPLANT Modeler profile.

• Unnamed Profile doesn't load correctly after opening AutoCAD once in AutoPLANT, closing it out and then loading it from AutoCAD icon
  • This was mainly seen in AutoCAD 2009 and only once after changing the icon to point to the Unnamed Profile. To fix it, just manually load the Unnamed Profile from the AutoCAD ‘Options' dialog
• AutoCAD 2009 Ribbons not appearing correctly with AutoPLANT Profile loaded
  • Sometimes, the AutoPLANT Profile has trouble with the AutoCAD 2009 Ribbons. This can be fixed in a few ways. One way to fix it would be to right click on one of the Ribbon tabs and select ‘Minimize>Minimize to Tabs" then do it again and select "Minimize>Show Full Ribbon". Another option would be change the AutoCAD menu to ‘AutoCAD Classic' workspace. To do this, just click the little gear in the bottom right corner of AutoCAD then select the ‘AutoCAD Classic'. This can also be done by going to the Workspaces toolbar and selecting the ‘AutoCAD Classics' option or by going to ‘Tools>AutoCAD Classics'

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 Sql logging for SS5 uses a different configuration method then previous versions: SS3, SS4.  The document below contains details for setting up the configuration:

communities.bentley.com/.../1234.OPPID-_2D00_-SS5-Enable-SQL-Logging.docx

Overview

This variable creates a log file with all the sql statement  that are executed in a OPPID session.

Setup

1. Open pid.cfg
2. Change the tracing level to -3

PID_LOG_LEVEL : -3

1. Open PowerPID.exe.config
   1. File is located in \Bentley\PowerPID (SELECTseries 3+)\PowerPID
   2. Add the sql logging statement

    <appSettings>

        <add key="ECExchangeControlsMultithreading" value="false" />

        <add key="ApplicationSchemaName" value="OpenPlant_PID.01.01" />

        <add key="SqlStatementsLogFile" value="SqlLogFile.xml" />

    </appSettings>

 The SqlLogFile.xml file will be written to the same location as your OPPID DGN working file.

You can also fully qualify the location of the log xml output file by:

        <add key="SqlStatementsLogFile" value="C:\Temp\OPPID_SqlLogFile.xml" />

When the issue is determined, remove the logging statement from PowerPID.exe.config

Background:

Some users do not want to see the AutoPLANT Ribbon menu.
The command ribbonclose, closes the ribbon.
But after closing and reopening a file the ribbons are back

How to resolve:

1. Open any Piping Model in Modeler.
2. Be sure that the “old” menubar is showing.
3. If this is not the case, type in the commandline, menubar and give enter
4. In the next command line give the setting 1 and enter again.
5. Type in the commandline, ribbonclose and give enter.
6. The ribbons should disappear.
7. Go to the menu Tools>Workspaces>Workspace Settings.

8. In the next dialog check on the option “Automatically save workspace changings".

9. Click on OK to close this dialog.
10. Save and close the model.
11. Restart or create a new model.

If you want to see the ribbons again, just type ribbon and give enter.
Ribbons are loaded again.
Save and reopen the model.

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Introduction

This article will explain how can we change the date format for any given properties. By default the date format is M/d/yyyy but user can change it as per requirement.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Open class editor and load OpenPlant_PID schema.
2. Supplement it with OpenPlant_PID_Supplemental_Imperial schema.
3. Go to PID_DOCUMENT class, select DRAWN_BY_DATE property.
   
   
4. Change the Format String to {0:d/M/yyyy} and save the changes.
   
   
5. Verify the result in OPPID.
   
   

See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../How-to-Chnage-Date-Format-in-OPPID.mp4

Overview

To fix “Structural Modeling Components Initialization Error” in OpenPlant Modeler. 

Case I - Problem Description

With latest version from 08.11.11.87 & above, there is a new tab called “Structural”. While selecting “Structural” option, it sometimes gives below message as “Structural Modeling Components Initialization Error” along with below details. See image below.

See Message below:
The structural Property Catalog could not be initialized. This is a serious error and prevents the structural Modeling Components tools from being properly initialized.The SPC server may need to be restarted. If restarting your session does not resolve the issue, please check that the ‘Bentley Property Catalog Service’ is running under Windows Services. You may need to manually start the service or reboot your computer.

The SPC Connect returned a null CatalogManager.

Reason

This is happening because of missing SpcServer which may not have installed in system. User may download it from the BentleyDownloads folder which appears while installing OpenPlant Modeler in the system. See below step to resolve this issue.

Steps to Resolve

1. Go to BentleyDownloads folder. Check below default path which has been set while installation.
   
   (C:\BentleyDownloads\OpenPlantModeler_08.11.11.96)
   
   
2. Check for SpcServer.msi file. Right click on it and click on Install.
   
   
   
   Note -If it is already installed and not working, then remove it and install it again. 
   
   
3. Check on License Agreement option ON, and click on Install. See image below. 
   
   
   
   
4. Once installation gets finished, it will allow user to use the structural tab feature.
   
   
5. Launch OpenPlant Modeler & verify results. See image below. 
   
   

Case II - Problem Description

Below error message appears on selecting any tool in Structural placement tool except grid lines tool. In user's case it happened only when OpenPlant Modeler was launched through ProjectWise managed workspace.

Reason

This is happening because SMC_AUTOINITIALIZATION variable is set to 1 in configuration block as shown below.

Steps to Resolve

1. Login to ProjectWise datasource.
   
   
2. Open Project configuration block.
   
   
   
   
3. In the configuration dialog select SMC_AUTOINITIALIZATION variable and click Modify button.
   
   
   
   
4. Check ON "Inactive" option and click OK.
   
   
   
   
5. Apply the changes and verify result.

Case III - Problem Description

Below error message appears on selecting any tool in Structural placement tool except grid lines tool. In user's case it happened only when OpenPlant Modeler was launched through ProjectWise managed workspace.

Reason

This error generally occurs due to incorrect installation of SpcServer.msi file. Refer below Screenshot for location of installation file.

Steps to Resolve

1. Go to Above Path and Repair SpcCatalog.msi file by double clicking setup file and select repair.
   
   
   
   
2.  Launch OpenPlant Modeler and verify results
   
   
   
   

Still A Problem?

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Overview

User is using some components for which special information like Stamp informing about those components should be added in generated isometrics model. Whole this process should be automated and if drawing contains those special components, then required stamps always should be placed in Isometrics.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Open Seed file and Report definition from required Projects Style folder or from OpenPlant Isometrics Manager Configuration dialog
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. In report.def file create new Report for Bolt Stamp and save
   
   #-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
   # A STAMP for BOLTS
   #-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
   REPORT = BOLT_STAMP
   INCLUDE = EC_CLASS=BOLT
   COLUMN = 10: W :
   TEXT = @   STUD BOLTS 1-1/4" AND LARGER
   TEXT = @   TO BE HYDRAULIC TENSIONED
   TEXT = @   PER SPEC.
   Write =
   NODE    = 71
   END
3. In isoseed.dgn file enable to see placed Text Nodes and select to place new a new Text Node
   
   
4. Place it on required location, disable Text Nodes visibility and close OpenPlant Isometric Manager.
   
   
   
   
5. Now Generated required Isometrics model again and verify the results
   
   
   
   

INCLUDE Size condition

There is requirement to place such stamp for bolts who are 1-1/4" and Larger and we can add additional rule to include only those bolt which are 1-1/14" or larger.

1. Open Same report.def file and edit INLUDE line to add stamp only for isometric models which will contain EC_CLASS=BOLT equal or larger than 1 1/4"
   
   #-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
   # A STAMP for BOLTS
   #-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
   REPORT = BOLT_STAMP
   INCLUDE = EC_CLASS=BOLT && SIZE2>1 1/4
   COLUMN = 10: W :
   TEXT = @   STUD BOLTS 1-1/4" AND LARGER
   TEXT = @   TO BE HYDRAULIC TENSIONED
   TEXT = @   PER SPEC.
   Write =
   NODE    = 71
   END
   
   
2. Generate Isometrics of component containing smaller size bolts and Stamp wont be placed
   
   

Include another Stamp

If model contains two type of special components than both stamps can be placed on same location. In order to achieve this a new report for new component type must be created and combined with previously created one.

1. Open report.def file and comment NODE line for BOLT_STAMP
   
   #-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
   # A STAMP for BOLTS
   #-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
   REPORT = BOLT_STAMP
      INCLUDE = EC_CLASS=BOLT && SIZE2>1 1/4
       
      COLUMN = 10: W :
      TEXT = @   STUD BOLTS 1-1/4" AND LARGER
      TEXT = @   TO BE HYDRAULIC TENSIONED
      TEXT = @   PER SPEC.
      Write =
      #NODE    = 71
   END
2. Create new report ELBOW_STAMP
   
   #-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
   # A STAMP for ELBOWS
   #-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
   REPORT = BOLT_STAMP
      INCLUDE = EC_CLASS=ELBOW && SIZE1>1 1/4
      COLUMN = 10: W :
      TEXT = @   ELBOWS 1-1/4" AND LARGER
      TEXT = @   TO BE HYDRAULIC TENSIONED
      TEXT = @   PER SPEC.
   
      Write =
   END
3. Create new report STAMPS
   

   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
   # Combined BOLTS and ELBOWS stamps
   #-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

   REPORT = STAMPS
      WRITE = BOLT_STAMP
      WRITE = ELBOW_STAMP
      NODE = 71
   END

4. Generate Isometric which contains both component types and verify the results
   
   

See Also

https://communities.bentley.com/products/plant/w/plant_design_and_engineering__wiki/38644/how-to-insert-a-custom-weld-report-in-isometric-sheet

https://communities.bentley.com/products/plant/w/plant_design_and_engineering__wiki/30479/how-to-generate-reports-based-on-size

https://communities.bentley.com/products/plant/w/plant_design_and_engineering__wiki/17132/how-to-reclaim-desired-text-node

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Background

Equipment or Pipe Nozzles attributes information like Facing and Rating can be displayed in Isometrics.

Below steps will explain on how to add facing and rating information in isometric on connection point of a pipeline. 

OpenPlant Modeler-OpenPlant Isometrics Manager

Steps to Accomplish

1. To add New Property "FACING" to a Nozzle class, Click here >>> to check similar wiki on adding FACING property for reference.
2. In class editor, open schema.“OpenPlant_3D.01.06.ecschema.xml”. 
   Check default project path -  (..........\WorkSpace\Projects\OPModeler_Metric)
   
   
3. Supplement it with "OpenPlant_3D_Supplemental_Isometrics_Isoextractor.01.06.ecschema.xml".
4. Select Equipment NOZZLE class and edit Continuation Expression custom attribute value as in picture below:
   
   "$NOZZLE: " & this.EQUIPMENT_TAG & "$RATING: " & this.RATING & "$FACING: " & this.FACING
   
   
   
   
   
5. Save all changes and start OpenPlant Modeler. Place new Nozzle and attach pipeline.
6. Generate Isometrics, open it with OpenPlant Isometrics Manager and verify the results.
   
   

AutoPLANT Modeler-OpenPlant Isometrics Manager

Steps to Accomplish

A. Add New Property "Facing"

1. Open class editor and navigate to project path and open schema.“OpenPlant_3D.01.04.ecschema.xml”.
   For ex. C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\SAMPLE_METRIC\Config\OpenPlant\schema
   
   
2. Supplement this schema with "OpenPlant_3D_Supplemental_Isometrics_Isoextractor.01.04.ecschema.xml".
3. Now search "PIPE_NOZZLE" class found under Plant base object>Named Item>Device>Piping Component or "NOZZLE" class found under Plant base object>Named Item>Device.
   
   
4. Click add button and create new property "FACING".
5. Click on "Custom Attributes". Add custom property "AutoPLANT_PDW_Property_Map". Refer below image:
   
   
   
   
6. Give PropertyName "FACING_1". Refer below image.
   
    

B. For AutoPLANT Equipment Nozzle, edit NOZZLE class Continuation Expression.

1. Under class tab. Add below expression.
   
   "$" & this.EQUIPMENT_TAG & "$NOZZLE: " & this.NUMBER & "$RATING: " & this.RATING & "$FACING: "& this.FACING
   
   
   
   
2. Save the schema, restart AutoPLANT and verify the result.

C. For AutoPLANT Pipe Nozzle, Specify a new User Label

To show above schema changes in a connection label for the pipe nozzle user need to specify a user label in Open plant isometric configuration manager. See steps below:

1. Open "Isometric Configuration".
2. Select the active isometric style and pick the category “User Labels”.
3. Create new Label and specify label definition as shown below:
   
   

   Name	Pipe Nozzle Labels
   Include	!EC_CLASS=PIPE_NOZZLE
   Text	CONN.TO.:$NOZZLE: $(EQUIPMENT_TAG)$RATING: $(RATING)$FACING: $(FACING)
   Type	NOTE
   Cell Name	NOTE

   
   
   
   
   
4. Save and close the configuration manager.
5. Create an Isometric from a pipeline that connects to a pipe nozzle to verify the result.

See Also

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Problem Description

Installation of AutoPlant Modeler SS5 fails with following error message: 

Failed to create an instance of the Bentley Security object

This issue take place when AutoPalnt Modeler SS5 is installed on a system that had AutoPlant PDW SS4 installed. Therefore some of the AutoPlant PDW SS4 folder should be removed manually.

Steps to Resolve

From AutoPlant Modeler readme (ftp://ftp.bentley.com/pub/help/bentleyautoplantmodeler/081110182en/readme.htm) Installation Notes section:

Recommended method:

It is recommended to completely uninstall existing AutoPLANT V8i applications before installing AutoPLANT V8i (SELECTseries 5). Please make sure that the below mentioned folders are clean (if exists).

Windows 7 (64 bit)

C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\Plant V8i\

C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Bentley Shared\Plant V8i\

C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\

Windows 7 and XP (32 bit)

C:\Program Files\Bentley\Plant V8i\

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Bentley Shared\Plant V8i\

C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\ (in Windows 7) and C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Bentley\Plant V8i\ (in Windows XP)

Overview

The AutoPLANT Modeler - Select Series 8 Refresh suite installation procedure is given below.

General Information

This build supports

• Windows 7 (64bit), Windows 8.1 (64bit) and Windows 10 (64bit).

• Office 2010, 2013 and Office 365/2013 and Office 365/2016 (both 32bit and 64bit).

• SQL Server 2008 R2 / 2012 SP2 / 2014 (Enterprise / Standard / Express Edition).

• ORACLE 11g Release 2 (v11.2.0.3) / 12c Release 1 (v12.1.0.2)

• AutoPLANT i-model Composer V8i (SELECTseries 8) Refresh is required.

• The Run-time version of Microsoft Access is not supported.

• The Professional version of Office (including Microsoft Access) is required:

  • Enable use of Bentley Project Administrator.

  • For the generation of reports via Data Manager, Vision and Document Manager etc.

  • For use of Advanced Selection dialog in AutoPLANT Modeler and AutoPLANT Isometrics. 

INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

1. Running Microsoft Access Before Installing AutoPLANT Applications

   • Before installing any AutoPLANT product, Microsoft Access must be run once to register user credentials such as name and initials.

   • Failure to do this will result in an error message when previewing reports via applications such as Instrumentation & Wiring, Data Manager, Vision, Spec Gen or 2D/3D Consistency Reporter etc. Failure to do so will also result in an empty Microsoft Access window being displayed.
     
     

2. Running AutoCAD Before Installing and Running AutoPLANT Applications

   • Pre-Requisite and Common Tools for AutoPLANT Applications V8i installation, AutoCAD must be run once whilst logged in with the Administrator account that is performing the installation.

   • Once the installation is complete and before users try to run any AutoPLANT application, AutoCAD must be run once more for all other user account types that will be using AutoPLANT such as Standard user accounts. This process ensures that AutoPLANT will be registered with the specific AutoCAD version that the user is running.

   • Once AutoPLANT is installed we recommend the use of AutoPLANT products through a Standard user account instead of an Administrator account.

3. Install AutoPLANT Prerequisites (apr64081113211.exe). We will go through the following Dialog boxes one after another.
   
   

4. Reboot the Machine (It is mandatory to restart the machine after installation of Prerequisites and Common Tools for Bentley AutoPLANT Applications)
   
   
5. Install AutoPLANT Modeler (apm64081113211.exe). We will go through the following Dialog boxes one after another.
   
   

   
   The Dialog Box that appears in the left image is the one that appears as Default. But if the Users wants to install AutoPLANT Isometrics then select Isometrics as shown in the Image shown on the right side.

   
   
   

6. AutoPLANT Modeler will be installed successfully.

See Also

For Installation of OpenPlant Isometrics Manager with AutoPLANT Modeler, refer to the link below: -

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