Overview

In the CONNECT Edition, the software utilizes the native Power Platform configuration system to locate the dataset, connect to the project database, and specify various default settings.

Note: Power Platform is the MicroStation core application that underlies the CONNECT Edition product.

New configuration variables have been introduced that can be set in any configuration file to configure the software. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive list of the application specific variables that are used to configure the software and explain their purpose.

BRCM Configuration Variables

Application variables are prefixed with “BRCM_” to set them apart from the standard Power Platform variables.

The following table provides a complete list of the application specific variables and explains their purpose:

These configuration variables can be set in any configuration file. To understand how these variables are used in the configuration files that are delivered with a default installation of the software, please refer to the Configuration Files article.

General Information

AutoPLANT Modeler CONNECT comes with complete package of multiple applications, to work with these applications, user should have AutoPLANT Modeler license required. 

When install AutoPLANT Modeler following applications get install along with AutoPLANT Modeler.

Note: To verify valid license, go to start menu run Bentley Licensing Tool. AutoPLANT Modeler and Plant Project Tools entry should be there. 

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Background

In OpenPlant Modeler CE, the requirement is to configure LookupMap from a local folder to ProjectWise

Steps to Accomplish

1. Copy the LookupMap.txt file from the Local folder to your linked WorkSet with ProjectWise.
   
   Path: C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlant CONNECT Edition\Configuration\WorkSpaces\OpenPlantExample\WorkSets\Metric\Standards\OpenPlant\Isometrics
2. Open Isometrics.cfg in notepad++
   
   Path: C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlant CONNECT Edition\Configuration\WorkSpaces\OpenPlantExample\WorkSets\Metric\Standards\OpenPlant\Isometrics
   
   
   
3. Add variable LOOKUP_MAP and give the required path in the highlighted part.
   
   
   
4. Sync to ProjectWise and verify the result.

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Background

Sometimes user must do modeling by using Point cloud  data or match lines as per site condition (As build) modeling, where pipe coordinates not proper or pipeline deviated from some angle.
when generate isometric for such lines shows Rolling offset Dimension. If user want to avoid those dimensions, following steps needs to follow.

Expected Result:--

Steps to Accomplish 

1. Open Project Administrator.
2. Select the desired Project.
3. Select Isometric style button
   
4. Select desired style.
5. Open Style Config Root
   
6. Open Style.cfg file in notepad
   And set IE_ANGLE_TOLERANCE =2 since the deviation is 1 degree hence tolerance set to 2.
    

7. Save the style.cfg file

8. Generate isometric to review the result.
   
   Some more cases:--
   The default IE_ANGLE_TOLERANCE is set to 0.01 degrees  
   Example: The left pic show what is modeled, the right pic uses a setting of IE_ANGLE_TOLERANCE=4 The line is now shown vertical, the angle on the elbow however remains 87.3                               

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Background

In OpenPlant Modeler CE, when placing any component a dialogue of Component Gallery pops up. The requirement is to disable the component gallery.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Open Modeler.cfg in Notepad
   Path: C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlant CONNECT Edition\Configuration\Workspaces\OpenPlantExample\WorkSets\Metric\Standards\OpenPlant\Modeler\Modeler.cfg
   
   
2. Search for OP_GalleryDisabled. To disable the component gallery change the value from 0 to 1. 
   
   #----------------------------------------------------------------------
   # Disable Component Gallery in OPM
   # Set OP_GalleryDisabled as 1 to disable OPM component Gallery
   #----------------------------------------------------------------------
   OP_GalleryDisabled=1
3. Lanch the OPM > Change the workflow to Plant Design.
   
   
   
   
4. Verify the result.

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Background

In OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition, while placing a component, it needs to be selected from the spec grid if more than one record is available. In that grid, the sequence of properties is set by default as shown

For Weld Neck Flange the sequence is 

Name > Nominal Diameter > Manufacturer > Schedule > Rating > Description > Fluid Port Facing > Fluid Port End Prepe > & So on...

Now, the requirement is to change this default sequence to desired one.Let's say for example, the sequence should be changed as shown

Nominal Diameter > Name > Description > Manufacturer > Fluid Port Facing & disable the Fluid Port End Preparation & Nominal Diameter.

This wiki article explains how this can be set.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch Bentley Class Editor. 
   
   
   
   
2. Open the OpenPlant_3D.01.08.ecschema.xml schema & supplement it with OpenPlant_3D_Supplemental_Modeling.01.08.ecschema.xml & OpenPlant_3D_Supplemental_ModelingViews.01.08.ecschema.xml. Attached the wiki link below for how to supplement schemas.
   
   Link >> how-to-open-schema-supplement-it-with-desired-schema-in-bentley-class-editor-connect-edition
   
   
3. Go to Piping Components class > Properties.
   
   
4. As per the sequence desired, go to NOMINAL_DIAMETER Property & change the Spec Grid position to 1, as we wants the same property at 1st place in columns. Refer to the attached image below.
   
   
   
   
5. Now, go to NAME property & change the spec grid position to 2, as we want the same property at 2nd place in column as shown
   
   
   
   
6. Similarily, set the positions for the properties as shown  
   
   Description > 3
   Manufacturer > 4
   
   
7. Now, to set the position of Fluid Port class > Look for Facing & set the value to 6 as shown
   
   
   
   
8. Also, to disable the Fluid port End Preparation & Nominal Diameter, set the values to 0 as shown
   
   
   
   
   
   
9. Save the schemas & relaunch the OpenPlant Modeler.
   
   
10. Verify the results as shown
    
    
    
    Notice that, the desired sequence is achieved. Nominal Diameter > Name > Description > Manufacturer > Fluid Port Facing & disable the Fluid Port End Preparation & Nominal Diameter.
    
    

Note: If, in case relaunching the OpenPlant Modeler didn't reflects back the results. Please delete the OpenPlant Modeler folder from 

 C:\Users\%USER_NAME%\AppData\Roaming\ & C:\Users\%USER_NAME%\AppData\Local\

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Issue Description

It has been observed that when a user got the error "unable to retrieve component size from Spec", We recommend reinstall the Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 X64 bit. (Refer to the attached wiki article 

unable-to-retrieve-any-component-sizes-from-the-current-specification)

But, when uninstallation is done. & while installing the new version of the AccessDatabase engine, a user got these 2 error messages as shown

This won't allow to install the same. In this wiki article, we will discuss how to install the same silently.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Download the Access Database engine 2016 X64 from the link below 
   
   https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=54920
   
   
2. Take care, while choosing the setup file for X64 bit. Refer to attached images below
   
   
   
   
3. Go to location C:\Users\Shubham.Sawant\Downloads > type CMD there & hit enter as shown
   
   
   
   
   
4. A command prompt will now pop up with the path. Copy the setup file name & paste in the command  as shown
   
   
   
   
5. After that, hit in <space bar> & type " /quiet" & hit enter as shown
   
   
   
   
6. Wait few seconds & the X64 bit version is now installed in the machine.
   
   
   
   SEE ALSO 
   
   https://communities.bentley.com/products/plant/w/plant_design_and_engineering__wiki/41682/unable-to-retrieve-any-component-sizes-from-the-current-specification

Background

OpenPlant Modeler Connect Edition Update 10 is going to offer ProStructures as Add in along with OpenPlant product itself. This feature will allow users to use ProStructures along with OpenPlant Modeler in OpenPlant Modeler product itself.

But if users are using Update 9 and do not want to upgrade to Update 10 due to projects need, but wants this ProStructures to be enabled, they can do so by doing some changes in Workspace and Workset Configuration files.

This document will explain how one can enable  ProStructures as seperate License even in Update 9.

Steps to resolve

In Update 9, the Structural workflow was in the form of SMC and the UI looks like below with all the SMC tools.


Whereas in Update 10, there is introduced one ProStructures switch along with some common tools in the UI itself. Also this addition has replaced the SMC. This looks like below.

Following steps needs to follow in WorkSpace and WorkSet Configuration files to enable ProStructures in OpenPlant Modeler Update 9.

(A) Step-1: Changes to be done in WorkSpace.cfg file

1. Navigate to path "C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlant CONNECT Edition\Configuration\WorkSpaces" and add the following lines in the available WorkSpace.cfg files

#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Defining product based standard so products can share data
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OPENPLANT_WORKSPACE_STANDARDS = $(_USTN_WORKSPACESTANDARDS)OpenPlant/
PROSTRUCTURES_WORKSPACE_STANDARDS = $(_USTN_WORKSPACESTANDARDS)ProStructures/


(B) Step-2: Changes to be done in WorkSet.cfg file

1. Navigate to path "C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlant CONNECT Edition\Configuration\WorkSpaces\<WorkSpace Name>\WorkSets"
2. By default, with the delivered configuration, we have metric, Imperial and Mixed Metric WorkSets.


3. Add following lines in all of the WorkSet.cfg files or any one as per your need.

#--------------------------------------------------------------
# Defining product based standard so products can share data
#--------------------------------------------------------------
OPENPLANT_WORKSET_STANDARDS = $(_USTN_WORKSETSTANDARDS)OpenPlant/
PROSTRUCTURES_WORKSET_STANDARDS = $(_USTN_WORKSETSTANDARDS)ProStructures/

%if defined (_USTN_PRODUCT_DIR_NAME)
%if exists
($(_USTN_WORKSETSTANDARDS)$(_USTN_PRODUCT_DIR_NAME)/$(OpenPlant_Product)/$(OpenPlant_Product).cfg)
%include
$(_USTN_WORKSETSTANDARDS)$(_USTN_PRODUCT_DIR_NAME)/$(OpenPlant_Product)/$(OpenPlant_Product).cfg level WorkSet
%endif
%endif

4. Also delete the following lines.

%if exists ($(OPENPLANT_WORKSET_STANDARDS)$(OpenPlant_Product)/$(OpenPlant_Product).cfg)
     %include $(OPENPLANT_WORKSET_STANDARDS)$(OpenPlant_Product)/$(OpenPlant_Product).cfg level WorkSet
%endif


(C) Step-3: Changes to be done in WorkSet Standards.cfg file

1. Navigate to path "C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlant CONNECT Edition\Configuration\WorkSpaces\<WorkSpace Name>\WorkSets\<WorkSet Name>\Standards"
2. Open the Standards.cfg file in notepad.
3. Add the following lines.

%if defined (_USTN_PRODUCT_DIR_NAME)
      %if exists ($(_USTN_WORKSETSTANDARDS)$(_USTN_PRODUCT_DIR_NAME)/*.cfg)
            %include $(_USTN_WORKSETSTANDARDS)$(_USTN_PRODUCT_DIR_NAME)/*.cfg level Workset
     %endif
%endif

4. Delete the following lines

%if exists ($(_USTN_WORKSETSTANDARDS)$(_USTN_PRODUCT_DIR_NAME)/*.cfg)
%include $(_USTN_WORKSETSTANDARDS)$(_USTN_PRODUCT_DIR_NAME)/*.cfg level Workset
%endif

And the final file will look like as below

5. In the same way you can do change for other WorkSet Standard CFG files.

(D) Step-4: Changes to be done in Modeler.cfg file

1. Navigate to path "C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlant CONNECT Edition\Configuration\WorkSpaces\<WorkSpace Name>\WorkSets\<WorkSet Name>\Standards\OpenPlant\Modeler"
2. Open the Modeler.cfg file in notepad
3. Add the following lines 

OPM_ENABLE_SMC = 0

%if ($(_USTN_MSMODE) != "True")
      OPEF_UseRibbonWorkFlowNameOnStartUp=1
      OPEF_RibbonWorkFlowName=OPM.Drawing.Workflow
      MS_RIBBONRSCLIST = $(MSDIR)Ribbon\OPMRibbon.rsc
      MS_RIBBONRSCLIST > $(MSDIR)Ribbon\OPSERibbon.rsc
      %if $(OPM_ENABLE_SMC)==1
              MS_RIBBONRSCLIST > $(MSDIR)Ribbon\SmcRibbon.rsc
      %endif
%endif

4. Delete the following lines

#----------------------------------------------------------------------
# If not in MicroStation mode, load the application ribbon
#----------------------------------------------------------------------
%if ($(_USTN_MSMODE) != "True")
      OPEF_UseRibbonWorkFlowNameOnStartUp=1
      OPEF_RibbonWorkFlowName=OPM.Drawing.Workflow
      MS_RIBBONRSCLIST = $(MSDIR)Ribbon\OPMRibbon.rsc
      MS_RIBBONRSCLIST > $(MSDIR)Ribbon\OPSERibbon.rsc
      MS_RIBBONRSCLIST > $(MSDIR)Ribbon\SmcRibbon.rsc
%endif

5. Also add following lines

#----------------------------------------------------------------------
# Include ProStructures Configuration
#----------------------------------------------------------------------
%if exists ($(PROSTRUCTURES_WORKSET_STANDARDS)ProStructures.cfg)
%include $(PROSTRUCTURES_WORKSET_STANDARDS)ProStructures.cfg
MS_RIBBONRSCLIST > $(MSDIR)Ribbon\ProStructuresInOpenPlantModelerRibbon.rsc
%endif
MS_DGNLIBLIST_DRAWINGSEEDS < $(OPENPLANT_WORKSET_STANDARDS)/Modeler/Dgnlibs/*.dgnlib

6. Delete one more line

MS_DGNLIBLIST_DRAWINGSEEDS = $(OPENPLANT_WORKSET_STANDARDS)/Modeler/Dgnlibs/*.dgnlib

7. Finally add the following line

MS_DESIGNSEED = OpenPlant3D.dgn
%lock MS_DESIGNSEED
# Commented out, because defined in WorkSet cfg
MS_SEEDFILES < $(OPENPLANT_WORKSET_STANDARDS)Seed/
%lock MS_SEEDFILES

8. And delete the following lines

MS_DESIGNSEED = OpenPlant3D.dgn

# Commented out, because defined in WorkSet cfg
#MS_SEEDFILES < $(OPENPLANT_WORKSET_STANDARDS)Seed/

%lock MS_DESIGNSEED

Find below the snapshot showing which lines to be added and which lines to be deleted.

(E) Step-5: Enabling ProStructures via OpenPlant project Administrator

1. Install OpenPlant project Administrator Update 10.

2. launch the OpenPlant Project Adimistrator. You will find two configuration loaded, one from OpenPlant and another from ProStructures. 

3. Expand the OpenPlant CONNECT Edition Configuration. You will find all the available WorkSpaces. here for example, you will see OpenPlant Example.

4. Expand Workspace and you will find all the WorkSets.

5. Select "Imperial" WorkSet and then click on Enable from the ribbon groups.

6. When Enabled, WorkSet Product Enable Wizard will open up. Click on Next.

7. Select ProStructures from the Product name and then click on Enable.

Background

In OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 10, the new tools of Prostructures is added. Some of the users claimed that, due to that tools the speed performance of OpenPlant Modeler tools gets slow down & requested that how that tools can be disabled.

By default, in OPM Update-10, the Structural Ribbon can be seen as shown

Till the Previous update of OPM, the same Ribbon can be seen as shown below

This wiki article explains how to disable the Prostructure tools.

Steps to Accomplish

1. From Windows file explorer, open the file OPMPS.cfg file from the below mentioned path
   
   C:\Program Files\Bentley\OpenPlant CONNECT Edition\OpenPlantModeler\config\appl
   
   
2. Search for the variable PS_ACCESSPSBUTTON & set the value of it to zero ( 0 ) as shown
   
   
   
   
3. Save the file & relaunch OpenPlant Modeler.
   
   
4. Notice that the default structural tools can be seen now instead of Prostructure tools
   
   
   
    Thus, this disabling the tools of Prostructure will enhance the speed performance of OpenPlant Modeler.

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In OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition, requirement is to apply the dark theme to the OPM interface.

Background

In OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition, by default there is a white theme for UI. Some of the users like to have this theme as a dark theme for comfort of eyes. This wiki article explains how to apply the dark theme to the OPM interface.

White Background

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch OpenPlant Modeler & open any desired file.
   
   
2. From File > Settings > User, click on Preferences as shown
   
   
   
   
3. From Look & Feel, Check on the Apply Dark Theme & click ok as shown
   
   
   
   
4. Notice that, dark theme is now applied to the interface as shown
   
   
   
   

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To allow a different set of nominal diameters for Butt Weld connection in OpenPlant Modeler.

Background

In OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition, the requirement is to customize OpenPlant Modeler to allow connection with different diameters. In this wiki article, we will explore the possible customizations that are required to achieve such requirements. Please note that in this article, Butt Weld Joint has been considered but the same customization can be implemented on any desired joint type.

Steps to Accomplish

1. 1. Launch OpenPlant Project Administrator CONNECT Edition.
      
      
      
      
   2. From Tools ribbon, expand your desired workset & select OpenPlant Modeler Click on Class Editor as shown below.
      
      
      
      
   3. Notice that in Bentley Class Editor CONNECT Edition application, it automatically loads OpenPlant_3D schema of the workset. Refer image below.
      
      
      
      
   4. Right click on OpenPlant_3D& select Supplement schema to add supplemental schemas.
      
      
      
      
   5. To“Specify Supplemental Schemas” dialog, click on Add as shown below.
      
      
      
      
   6. Navigate to workset’s schema location & supplement below highlighted schemas.
      
      
      
      
   7. Navigate to JOINT class, search for BUTT_WELD_JOINT and expand it as shown below.
      
      
      
   8. Right-click on Match Property and select Add Element as shown below.
      
      
      Note: If the added element is not showing for Match Property, switch to another class and go to FLANGE_JOINT again.
      
      
   9. Enter script under Match Property[2] as shown below.
      
      Bentley.Building.Mechanical.JointLibrary.JointValidationScript(OPM_MATCH_PROPERTY_MAP_NOMINAL_DIAMETER,NOMINAL_DIAMETER)
      
      
      
      
   10. Save all the schema changes.
       
       
   11. Now, from the path C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlant CONNECT Edition\Configuration\WorkSpaces\OpenPlantExample\WorkSets\Metric\Standards\OpenPlant\Modeler, Open Modeler.cfg file
       
       
       
       
   12. Search for OPM_ATTRIBUTESTOCHECK and comment on this variable. Refer to the image below.
       
       
       
       
   13. Also, include one variable as mentioned below. Enter desired set of nominal diameters that should match/allow for connection. Refer to the image below.
       
       OPM_MATCH_PROPERTY_MAP_NOMINAL_DIAMETER = 100;125|200;250|150;200
       
       
       
   14. Save the file Modeler.cfg.
       
       
   15. Now, open the file AutoFittingsRule.cfg from the path  C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlant CONNECT Edition\Configuration\WorkSpaces\OpenPlantExample\WorkSets\Metric\Standards\OpenPlant\Modeler\System
       
       
       
       
   16. In the same file, search for the text  <Discipline name="Piping"> & under transition make the first record to false as shown
       
       
   17. Save the changes & Launch OpenPlant Modeler to verify the placements. Refer to the attached image below 
       
       
       
       
       Notice that, for different desired sizes the Butt Weld joint is now created.
       
       

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Background

Using OpenPlant Project Administrator CONNECT Edition, requirement is to create ISO Workset for OpenPlant PID CONNECT Edition.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch OpenPlant Project Administrator CONNECT Edition.
   
   
   
   
2. Click on Configuration Path and go to Configuration ribbon tab. Click on Create ribbon tool of WorkSpace ribbon group.
   
   
   
   
3. Create a Workspace as shown in below images. Add the required details as Name and Description etc.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Navigate on the New Workspace and click on Create ribbon tool of WorkSet ribbon group.
   
   
   
   
5. Create a Workset by clicking on Next.
   
   
   
   
6. Add details of WorkSet Name, Description and select Units of WorkSet. Click Next.
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. In OpenPlant WorkSet Creation Wizard, select a Product as OpenPlant PID.
   
   
   
   
8. Switch the Default option to ISO as shown below. Click on Create and Finish.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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How to add Open/Closed state display for Valves

Steps to Accomplish

This example will implement the solution on a Gate Valve.

1. Open the class edit with OpenPlant_PID and supplement with OpenPlant_PID_Supplemental_Design schemas
2. Navigate to the VALVE class and add a new property if it does no exist: VALVE_STATE (string)
   1. <ECProperty propertyName="VALVE_STATE" typeName="string" description="Define if the Valve state is open or closed" displayLabel="Valve State" />
3. Navigate to the GATE_VALVE class and select the VALVE_STATE property
4. Add a new Custom Attribute...: PROPERTY_BASED_CELL_NAMES

       5. Fill out properties with desired Opened and Closed state

<ECProperty propertyName="VALVE_STATE" typeName="string" description="Define if the Valve state is open or closed" displayLabel="Valve State">
    <ECCustomAttributes>
         <ExtendType xmlns="EditorCustomAttributes.01.03">
             <Name>PropertyBasedCells</Name>
         </ExtendType>
     <PROPERTY_BASED_CELL_NAMES xmlns="OpenPlant_CustomAttributes.08.11">
         <DEFAULT_CELL_NAME>HVALVE_GATE_OPEN</DEFAULT_CELL_NAME>
         <PROPERTY_MAPPING>
                <CELL_NAME_DEFINITION_STRUCTURE>
                     <PROPERTY_VALUE>Open</PROPERTY_VALUE>
                       <CELL_NAME>HVALVE_GATE_OPEN</CELL_NAME>
                </CELL_NAME_DEFINITION_STRUCTURE>
                <CELL_NAME_DEFINITION_STRUCTURE>
                       <PROPERTY_VALUE>Closed</PROPERTY_VALUE>
                            <CELL_NAME>HVALVE_GATE_CLOSED</CELL_NAME>
                  </CELL_NAME_DEFINITION_STRUCTURE>
          </PROPERTY_MAPPING>
       </PROPERTY_BASED_CELL_NAMES>
       <BMF_PROP_CUSTOM_ATTRIBUTES xmlns="bmf.01.08">
            <IsGraphical>True</IsGraphical>
       </BMF_PROP_CUSTOM_ATTRIBUTES>
   </ECCustomAttributes>
</ECProperty>

In use

Background

P&ID Drawing consists of Multiple components and Pipelines. Page connectors are used to connect One dgn to other dgn by continuing of pipeline.

The following wiki will help users to show the list of components and Pipeline connected to Page connector on PlantSight Portal.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch OpenPlant PID CONNECT Edition.
   
   
   
   
2. Open PlantSight Connected project. Open first dgn. Model vessel and Pipeline.
   
   
   
   
3. Add Page connector connected to Pipeline as shown in below images.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Click on Sync ribbon tool available on PlantSight Ribbon group to synchronize drawing to PlantSight.
   
   
   
   
5. Difference dialog box of Drawing to PlantSight will pop up and Click on Update.
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Open new dgn. Place Pump as shown below.
   
   
   
   
7. Add existing connector {select connector from dgn 1}  and continue the Pipe run from dgn 1 and connect to Pump. After connecting to Pump, Noticed that the Name of dgn, Connected components is showing on Page Connector.
   
   
   
   
   
   
8. Click on Sync ribbon tool to synchronize drawing to PlantSight.
   
   
   
   
9. Again Difference dialog box of Drawing to PlantSight will appear and Click on Update.
   
   
   
   
   
   
10. Navigate to connected PlantSight portal and imodel by clicking PlantSight Portal Ribbon Tool.
    
    
    
    
11. Click on Data Manager and then Queries as shown Below.
    
    
    
    
12. Turn on the Advanced Mode from right top corner of Page. Add Advanced query and Click on Run Query.
    
    
    
    
    1. For example, Add the below query.
       
       SELECT

                    pl.codevalue AS [Pipeline Tag], pl.SERVICE AS [Pipeline Service], pl.Unit AS [Unit],

                    GROUP_CONCAT(DISTINCT do.CodeValue) AS [PID No],

                    GROUP_CONCAT(DISTINCT do.File_Name) AS [PID File Name],

                    GROUP_CONCAT(DISTINCT do.Title) AS [PID Title],

                    GROUP_CONCAT(DISTINCT do.Subtitle) AS [PID Subtitle],

                    GROUP_CONCAT(se.size) AS [Pipe Run Sizes],

                    GROUP_CONCAT(se.codevalue) AS [Pipe Run Number],

           GROUP_CONCAT(DISTINCT se.codevalue) AS [Run Name],

                    GROUP_CONCAT(DISTINCT se.SPECIFICATION) AS [Pipe Spec],

                    GROUP_CONCAT(DISTINCT se.SIZE) AS [Run Size],

                    GROUP_CONCAT(DISTINCT se.FROM_COMPONENT) AS [From],

                    GROUP_CONCAT(DISTINCT se.TO_COMPONENT) As [To]

    FROM pfunc.PIPING_NETWORK_SYSTEM pl

                    LEFT JOIN pfunc.DOCUMENT_IS_RELATED_TO_OBJECT re ON pl.EcInstanceID = re.TargetECInstanceID

                    LEFT JOIN pfunc.PID_DOCUMENT do ON re.SourceECInstanceID = do.ECInstanceID

                    LEFT JOIN pfunc.PIPELINE_HAS_SEGMENT pse ON pl.EcInstanceID = pse.SourceECInstanceID

                    LEFT JOIN pfunc.PIPING_NETWORK_SEGMENT se ON pse.ECInstanceID = se.ECInstanceID

    WHERE pl.codevalue IS NOT NULL

    GROUP BY pl.codevalue

    ORDER BY pl.codevalue, se.codevalue
    
    
13. Using the query, able to see the Pipeline and Connected components to a page connector.
    
    
    
    
    

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Background

Nested reference files cannot modify via level manager in master file. Level of nested reference file is greyed out as shown below. This wiki article will help to Change the color of nested reference file without changing the master file. 




 Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition.
   
   
   
   
2. Open a Master file in which a Nested reference file is attached.
   
   
   
   
3. Search Configuration Variable in search ribbon. click on Configuration variable and the dialog box appear.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Go to MS_LEVEL_EDIT_NESTED_ATTACHMENT_LEVELS variable. click on edit.
   
   
   
   
5. To activate this configuration Variable, add New value as 1.Click on Ok to save setting.
   
   
   
   
6. For changing specific attribute, Navigate to MS_LEVEL_EDIT_ATTRIBUTE LIST.
   
   
   
   
7. Click on Edit and select any attribute in detailed description. Here set new value as ByLevelColor.
   
   
   
   
   
   
8. Click Ok and save all the changes in configuration variable by clicking Yes.
   
   
   
   
   
   
9. Close OpenPlant Modeler and Relaunch.
   
   
10. Open the Drawing and Notice that the levels of referenced file are now editable by color. Make sure to change Symbology to ByLevel.
    
    
    
    
    

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Background

There is a requirement to generate an ec expression that validate the multiple nulls for a tag expression. In this wiki article, we will learn the possible customization that is required to achieve.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Load OpenPlant Project Administrator CONNECT Edition.
2. Expand the workset and select desired associated application, in this case OpenPlant Modeler.
3. From ribbon tab, select Settings > Expression Editor as shown below.
   
   
   
   
4. This will load Expression Editor dialog. Search for desired class name and pick the property. In this case, Pipeline as class and NAME as property has been selected.
5. For writing the EC Expression the criteria has been assumed where Tracing and Insulation thickness can be NULL. Please note that here Tracing is a string type property whereas Insulation Thickness is a double type property.
   
   EC Expression: this.UNIT & this.NUMBER & "-" & this.NOMINAL_DIAMETER & this.SPECIFICATION & IIF(this.INSULATION_THICKNESS>0,"-" & this.INSULATION_THICKNESS & this.INSULATION, "") & IIF(System.String.Length(this.TRACING)>0,"-" & this.TRACING, "")
   
   
   
   Notice that System.String.Length has been used where property data type is of string type. It is not required where property data type is of double type.
   
   
6. Validate the expression and save the changes.
7. Click on OK and close OpenPlant Project Administrator.
8. Load OpenPlant Modeler, create a new pipeline name based on requirement and verify the result.
   
   

See Also

Here compatibility across different release versions of OpenPlant Product with Operating Systems, ProjectWise and various Database types is presented. The compatibility matrixes are available in pdf format thus could be downloaded.

Follow the link below for instant access to the required matrix:

OpenPlant CONNECT Edition Suite Compatibility

communities.bentley.com/.../1184.OpenPlant-SuiteCompatibility_5F00_Matrix_5F00_1.pdf

communities.bentley.com/.../2061.OpenPlant-SuiteCompatibility_5F00_Matrix_5F00_2.pdf

OpenPlant CONNECT Edition Release Requirements

communities.bentley.com/.../2625.OpenPlant_2D00_System-Requirements_5F00_CE_5F00_Update10.pdf

OpenPlant v8i Suite Compatibility

communities.bentley.com/.../6864.OpenPlant-v8i-SuiteCompatibility_5F00_1.pdf

communities.bentley.com/.../6038.OpenPlant-v8i-SuiteCompatibility_5F00_2.pdf

Background

 In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager CONNECT Edition, users can create own desired custom style using default style as templates and change attributes and set the settings as desired.

Below wiki is a simple walk through on how to create custom style in isometric manager. This wiki article has been explained in the context of AutoPLANT Modeler and OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

Steps to Resolve

1.Open the Project Administrator

2.Launch the Isometric Configuration setting

3.In configuration window click on New button to add a new style for the project.

4.In Add Style box, select the Base Style as desired and give Style Name: Custom_Style which means it has all the settings which are set for IFC style template and click OK. We can also change these attributes and click on Save option with our own settings.

5.Verify result from drop down menu. This style can be helpful for users in creating Custom Settings for isometric style.

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Overview

How to add SPEC Criteria in Project Iso so as user can use Spec Criteria for Project Iso

Background

User requirement to add Spec as default Break Criteria in the Project Iso.

Steps to Accomplish

1.Navigate to the OpenPlant folder of the specified Project where Spec need to be added in the given Isostyle.

C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\SAMPLE_IMPERIAL\Config\OpenPlant

2.Open OPIM.ini file and add Spec Criteria manually as shown below.

3.Once the above changes are made generate the Isometrics and verify that Spec Criteria is coming in Isometrics dropdown Window.

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