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To modify symbology of Fitting (Elbows, Tee, Etc) in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

Background

Isometric symbols used on Isometric Drawings are stored in cell libraries. Based on company requirements an Administrator will need to modify existing symbols or to create completely new symbols. Isometric symbols are stored in cell libraries. The symbols are defined independently for each Isometric Style. Below steps will determine the procedure of setting line weight and other modification for fittings present in cell library.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Open Seed file..
   
   
2. Open ‘cell creation tool’ from IsoExtractor menu. See image.
   
   
   
   
3. Select Elbows.dgn file to modify. 
   
   
   

   Note: For Tee/Support you may select Branch/Support dgn file. 

4. Select required type and change the weight through element information. See image below.
   
   
   
   
5. Save Setting (CTRL+F).
   
   Note: You can edit corresponding template file available in cell template folder. You may navigate it to C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantIsometricsManager V8i\WorkSpace\OPIM\CellTemplates to change the line weight for each item type.
   
   
6. Place a fence from Task menu on whole modified label and click on ‘Create Cell’ option. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. It is recommended to choose the cell library to custom.cel and fill cell name and description exactly the same present for earlier one. See image below.
   
   Notes:
   User may create its own custom file with logical name and customize the label accordingly. To enable a new cell file type the name at first place in style.cfg in order to search the library at first, sample as mentioned in below image.
   
   
   
   

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Symbology

The Component Placement section in the Configuration Manager controls the color, line style and line weight of piping and components in the drawing.

1. Open Bentley Project Administrator V8i

2. Select your project in the Browser Tree

3. Click OpenPLANT Isometrics

4. Click Settings

5. Click Create/Modify
   This opens the OpenPLANT Configuration Manager

6. Click the Isometrics Style tab

7. Select the relevant style from the “Style” option button

8. From the categories in the left pane, select “Component Placement”

9. Change any of the symbology configuration options and click “Save”

Pipe Symbology

Use the steps below to set the symbology for pipe and bend components.

1. Open the Isometrics Configuration tool

2. From the Isometric Configuration dialog:

1. Select the Isometrics Style tab
2. Style– Select the relevant style from the dropdown
3. Select Component Placement from the tree
4. Pipe Symbology– Set the Line properties as required
5. Click Save

Use the step below to change the level (layer) for pipe and bends.

1. Select a level name from the drop down list

   OR

2. Type a new level name in the text box. The new level will be added to the drawing during creation.

3. Click Save

Continuation Symbology

Use the steps below to set the symbology for continuation components.

1. Open the Isometrics Configuration tool

2. From the Isometric Configuration dialog:

1. Select the Isometrics Style tab
2. Style– Select the relevant style from the dropdown
3. Select Component Placement from the tree
4. Continuation Symbology– Set the Line properties as required
5. Click Save

Existing Pipework Symbology

Use the steps below to set the symbology for existing components.

1. Open the Isometrics Configuration tool

2. From the Isometric Configuration dialog:

1. Select the Isometrics Style tab
2. Style– Select the relevant style from the dropdown
3. Select Component Placement from the tree
4. Dotted Pipework Symbology– Set the Line properties as required
5. Click Save

Failed Components Symbology

Sometimes components cannot be drawn in the iso. Most commonly this is due to a missing symbol in the cell library or an incorrect or missing mapping in the Supplemental Isometrics Isoextractor schema. The location of the failing components in the isometric drawing is indicated with a thick red circle. To change the symbology, set color, line style and line weight according to your preferences.

1. Open the Isometrics Configuration tool

2. From the Isometric Configuration dialog:

1. Select the Isometrics Style tab
2. Style– Select the relevant style from the dropdown
3. Select Component Placement from the tree
4. Failed Cell Symbology– Set the Line properties as required
5. Click Save

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Welding 

Weld Summary Report

A weld summary report can be created by adding the CT_WELD component type to the INCLUDE keyword in the report as follows:

INCLUDE = IE_TYPE=CT_WELD
COLUMN = 6:C:WELDID

In order to display the weld report on the drawing, it must be tied to a text node with the NODE keyword. 

Include Weld ID in the Report

To include the weld id of the weld labels in your weld summary report, specify the WELDID keyword for one of the columns. The NODE keyword specifies the location of the report in the drawing.

INCLUDE = IE_TYPE=CT_WELD
EXCLUDE = IE_FIELD=0
COLUMN = 6:C:WELDID 

Dimensioning of Field Welds

Dimensions always stop at field welds, which ensure cut lengths are properly defined. No user configuration available. 

Field Fit Welds

Adding the over length of field fit welds is not yet implemented in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager. 

Weld Labels

The User Labels section in the Configuration Manager is used to control the placement of Weld Labels in the drawing.

1. Open the Isometrics Configuration tool

2. From the Isometric Configuration dialog:

   1. Select the Isometrics Style tab

   2. Style– Select the relevant style from the dropdown

   3. Select User Labels from the tree

   4. Select Weld Labels

      
      

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To Label valve Tag in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

Background

Requirement is to label Valve tag to get appear in isometrics. Below steps describes how to label the valve tag under User label option provided to user to customize it as per their requirement. 

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch OpenPlant Isometrics Manager. Click on configuration button. See image below.
   
   
   
   
2. Under ‘User Label’ tag Enter the data with steps 1,2,3, as shown in image below. Assign all the value of component attribute. Selection of the expression IE_TYPE should be done carefully to get it appear in isometrics. This can be checked and confirmed from the component tag list shown in this step later.
   
   
   
   
3. Click ‘Save’ and generate the isometric, the IE_TAG value will get displayed. See image below. (IE_TAG attribute value has been taken for reference).
   
   
   
   
4. User can also set the other component attribute value in User label dialog as per requirement. To get the component attribute information see image below for reference.
   
   
   
   
   

See Also

For Spool Label Definition & overview of labels in details check below links:  

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Introduction

Sometimes many user do not prefer to show gaskets in the Isometrics as fabricators and designers might confuse it with a component. Below steps will help you to not show gaskets in the output. make a note this Wiki covers scenario when OpenPLANT Modeler is worked with OpenPLANT Isometric manager. However, the steps will be the same when user is using AutoPLANT Modeler with OpenPLANT Isometric manager with some changes in the path.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Using Isometric configuration open seed file

2. Go to IsoExtractor--->Cell Creation Tool to Open Create Cell Dialog

3. Click Open Template file button to open Select Template file dialog. Browse to your project path to open Custom.cel

4. Now, import the (gasket) cell PGKT from lisocomp.cel to custom.cel using steps below.

5. Delete the square from the gasket cell and save.

6. See result below showing Isometrics as required.

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To modify Text and Bubble color for weld label in OpenPlant Isometrics drawing.

Background

In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, it has been required many times to change the color for weld bubbles and text. This can be done by modifying the cell templates. It can be experienced using both OpenPlant modeler and AutoPlant Modeler. This has been shown in context with OpenPlant Modeler and OpenPlant Isometrics Manager. However similar approach could be utilized for AutoPLANT modeler and OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, using the isometric Configuration dialog, either using in session from project administrator (Mentioned below) or from out session using start menu and launching OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.
 

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.
   
   
   
   
2. Select Project unit, say OPModeler_Metric here and click OK. See image below:
   
   
   
   
3. Click on ‘Configuration’ Icon to launch Isometric configuration dialog box.
   
   
   
   
4. From Isometric configuration dialog, select ‘Advanced’ node and click on ‘Open Seed File’ option to allow user to open seed file..
   
   
   
   Note: For AutoPLANT Modeler & OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, to open Isometric Configuration dialog, launch Project Administrator and browse working project  ->OpenPlant Isometrics->Settings->Create/Modify.See image below.
   
   
   
   For launching OUT-Session, click on icon and select Tools-> Configuration button on launch.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. From IsoExtractor menu, click on ‘Cell Creation Tool’. See image below.
   
   
   
   
6. From Create cell dialog, click on ‘Open template File’.
   
   
   
   
7. By default the cell template is stored under …\OpenPlant isometrics Manager \workspace\OPIM\Cell Templates folder. Select Annotation DGN file and click on ‘Open’. See image below.
   
   
   
   Note: It is a good practice to create a backup of the template file before making any modifications.
   
   
8. Go to Weld table and copy the text and table rows by using right click context menu and paste it above to define it separately for assigning colors. See image below.
   
   
   
   
9. Select text and edit and rename it to WELDID. See image below.
   
   
   
   
10. Select bubble and click on element information icon .
    
    
11. Modify the circle and assign desired color, line weight etc. See image below.
    
    
    
    
12. Similarly modify the Text by selecting line inside the circle and pressing element information icon. .
    
    
    
    
13. From Task bar, Place Fence using fence type as Block, and Fence mode as Inside and click on ‘Create Cell’ Option. See images below.
    
    
    
    
    
    Note: user need to define cell template using ‘Create Cell’ option to be able to use further. 
    
    
14. From ‘Create Cell’ option, defined cell Name as WELDID, and add description as shown in below image. 
    
    
    
    Note: It is recommended to use ‘Custom.cel’ from cell library, as the changes will retain in one separate file and it will not alter standard cell file lisocomp.cel which will allow user to use the custom.cel file for other project by copying it from one project location to another. By default it does not contain any information. To create a new cell file, copy paste the custom.cel file and type the name at first place in style.cfg in order to search the library at first, as mentioned in below image.
    
     
    
    
    
    
15. Click on OK and Exit Seed file. 
    
    
16. Generate Isometric Drawing and verify results. See images below.
    
    Default Weld labels: 
    
    
    After Modification:
    
    
    
    

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To Overwrite Revision in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

Background

In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, while working without connecting to ProjectWise, below are the procedures to overwrite the revisions by modifying the Isometric configuration option in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager. 

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch OpenPlant isometrics Manager and open ‘Isometrics Configuration’.
   
   
2. From ‘General’ option, set the ‘Overwrite Isometrics if not logged into ProjectWise ‘to ‘True’. This option determines how isometric files are created when user process an iso sheet from the IsoSheet Grid, more than once. Selecting a ‘False’ Value would generate isometrics in each revision. By default, the value for this option is blank (which assumes a ‘False’ value.)
   
   
   
   
   Note - When option set to ‘True’, if user reprocess an iso from the IsoSheet Grid more than once, it will overwrite the original iso instead of creating a revision copy of it.

   If option set to False, if user process an iso more than once, revision copies will be created instead of overwriting the existing iso.  The revision names will have numbers appended to them. (For example:  if the original isometric is name Isometrics.dgn, the subsequent isos will be named Isometrics.r001.dgn, Isometrics.r002.dgn etc.).
   
   

See Also

OpenPlant Isometric Help Menu option also provide above information.

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To reclaim deleted/old Text Node in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

Background

While customizing the seed file for a project, placing the text node might create difficulties by giving incremental nodes, say 61, 62, 63, etc. and placing previous node like 61 again, if it got deleted due to some reasons. To reclaim the same node number in seed file, below step would help to achieve. 

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.
   
   
2. From Configuration dialog box, open Seed file from ‘Advanced’ option.
   
   
3. Use Key-in command, available in ‘Utilities’ option.
   
   
4. Enter Value NN=61. If this is the desired value. See Image below.
   
   
   
   
5. Press ‘ENTER’.
   
   
6. Start Placing text node. It will again start the counting from Node 61.
   
   Note- Please take care about placement, due to default scale setting it might appear short and negligible. See image below.
   
   
   
7. Other attributes may be controlled through commands like Line Length (LL), Line Spacing (LS), Level (LV), and Font name (FT).

See Also

User can also check Display Text Attributes topic from help file menu.

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To Dimension piping components in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

Background

Individual dimension for the components on a pipeline is required sometimes for an ease of fabrication and desired by user requirement. OpenPlant Isometrics Manager provides the flexibility to customize the settings to append the desired settings. Below are the steps provided to achieve these settings. It can be experienced using both OpenPlant modeler and AutoPlant Modeler. This has been shown in context with OpenPlant Modeler and OpenPlant Isometrics Manager. However similar approach could be utilized for AutoPLANT modeler and OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, using the isometric Configuration dialog, either using in session from project administrator or from out session using start menu and launching OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, Select Project unit, say Imperial here.
   
   
2. Open configuration table and click on ‘Advance’ node.
   
   
3. Select ‘Explore style’ to open the Config folder.
   
   
   
   
4. In Config folder open ‘Symbolsizes.def’ file to configure the settings.
   
   
5. Here you need to select the IE_SCALERTYPE. For Reducer the IE_SCALERTYPE shown as STRAIGHT_12.See image below: 
   
   
   
   
6. Save an exit the file and launch the isometric manager. You will see the component get dimension properly on both sides. See image below for reference:
   
   
   
   NOTE: To get the component Scaler type you need to check the component tag details in OPIM. Below are the steps to check this:
   
   1. In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager window, select ‘IsoExtractor’ option and click on ‘Show Tag Data’. See image below:
      
      
      
      
   2. Click on Component tag and under that table you will find the IE_SCALERTYPE for a commponenet. See image below for reference.
      
      
      
      

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Overview

For OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, scale for DWG output sometimes needs to adjust by settings it from seed file. It can be experienced using both OpenPlant modeler and AutoPlant Modeler.

Problem Description

In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, the seed file for outer drawing frame size is 594x420mm. While generating the isometrics, drawing in Sheet view has its frame smaller i.e. 420x297mm by showing the difference of seed file and the isometric file by1: 1,428571 scale difference. Scale can be set using Sheet view properties and by selecting the required paper size. Below steps will provide the detail information.

Steps to Resolve

1. Launch OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.
   
   
2. Open Configuration Manager.
   
   
   
   
3. Under Advanced node, click on seed file.
   
   
4. From dialog below go to Sheet view and Open it.
   
   
   
   
5. Open Reference Dialog from File Menu and click on Isoseed. Set the Scale to 1:1 as shown in below image.
   
   
   
   
6. Frame size will get increased. Right click on Sheet view and select ‘Properties’.
   
   
   
   
7. Set the Sheet size to ISO A2 (594X420) and select OK.
   
   
   
   
8. Adjust the sheet size on frame by Move reference command using context menu.
   
   
   
   
9. Save settings (Ctrl+F) and close the seed file.
   
   
10. Generate an Isometric and verify results by checking the dimension for both Model and sheet view sizes.

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Overview

For OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, View port for DWG output sometimes needs to adjust by settings it from seed file. It can be experienced using both OpenPlant modeler and AutoPlant Modeler.

Problem Description

In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, Viewport can be set using the Clip Reference tool present under Reference dialog. Settings can be adjusted in seed file to implement it for whole isometrics drawing. Below steps will provide the detail information.

Steps to Resolve

1. Launch OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.
   
   
2. Open Configuration Manager.
   
   
   
3. Under Advanced node, click on seed file.
   
   
4. From dialog below go to Sheet view and Open it.
   
   
   
5. Open Reference Dialog from File Menu and click on Isoseed. Notice the reference boundary for viewport with respect to Drawing frame area.
   
   
   
   
6. Use Clip Reference  and select the Drawing Frame. The Reference Boundary will adjust the size in context with drawing frame area.
   
   
   
   
7. Save settings (Ctrl+F) and close the seed file.
   
   
8. Generate an Isometric and verify results by setting the output file as DWG and viewing the drawing under sheet view.

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Settings/Attributes - OpenPlant Isometrics Manager

Settings/Attributes - OpenPlant Isometrics Manager

To Discuss various settings desired to output Isometric drawings. 

See Index:

1. Add New Valve Topworks
2. Add Nozzle Rating and Facing Information in Continuation Nozzle Expression
3. Configuring the BOM and Reports
4. DBQuery : usage, logging, debugging
5. Grid Lines - OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
6. How suppress ‘UBR_STUB_IN’ in OPIM bill of material.
7. How To Add (Misc Attachments) Floor Opening class in OPIM Schema
8. How To Add AutoPLANT Custom Property to OPIM BOM
9. How to Add Detail Sketches in OpenPLANT Isometric

How To Add Detail Sketches in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager Using OpenPlant Modeler

Product TechNotes and FAQs

OpenPlant Isometrics Manager [FAQ]

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

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Introduction

This article will explain how pick list can be created for an EC Property using external datasource definition. In this article, we will work on creating pick list on DEVICE_TYPE_CODE property on VALVE class where values will be queried from an MDB file. The example of an MDB file is shown below:

Steps to Accomplish

1. Open class editor and load OpenPlant_PID schema.
2. Supplement it with OpenPlant_PID_Supplemental_Imperial schema.
3. Go to VALVE class and switch to properties tab.
4. Select DEVICE_TYPE_CODE property and add "External Datasource Definition Mapping" custom attribute on it.
   
   
   
   
   A. Key-in the MDB file name here.
   B. This configuration variable defines the location of database file (*.mdb file) in OPPID and by default it points to C:\ProgramData\Bentley\PowerPID (SELECTseries 5)\WorkSpace\Projects\<Project_Name>\Dataset\settings folder. You can change the location as per requirement.
   C. Column name in database. You need to right click on Property Mapping field and select "Add Element" option to be able to edit it.
   D. EC Property Name which is mapped with database column.
5. Now add the Extend Type custom attribute and add 'ShowPickListviewDataBase' value in the Name field as shown below
   
   
6. Save the changes in schema and close the class editor.

Verify the Result

1. Launch OpenPlant PID and create a new drawing.
2. Place a valve in the drawing. Placement dialog will open.
3. Select the device type code property and click drop down button, you will see the list as shown below:
   
   
   
   Note: Default value is HV which is coming from the "Property Custom Attribute" defined on FLUID_REGULATOR" class. Either you can change it or remove it if you don't want this value to be shown up when you place the valve.

See Also
How to Create Drop Down list on EC Property

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Introduction

When inserting the assemblies in the drawing does not include Pipelines, loops etc. which used to work in the earlier versions. This is because since last release build (08.11.10.523) the selection process has changed for the components which are not graphical but compound in nature such as Pipelines, Loops. While the assembly creation procedure remains the same but you need to select the logical groups (Pipelines, Instrument Loops) with some additional steps before creating an assembly which are given below.

Steps to Follow

1. Select the components in the drawing and right click.
   
   
   
   
2. From Context menu select 'Select Parent(s) Advanced' option.
   
   
   
   
3. Select the pipelines in the dialog box shown below and click Select button.
   
   
   
   
4. Now you can carry on with the assembly creation process as usual.

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To modify Numbering sequences for Spools, Welds & Cut ID.

Background

In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, as per project requirement by user, the numbering sequences for various entities like SPOOLID, WELDID or CUTID required to change from Numerical to Numbering or Vice versa. Below steps illustrates the steps to obtain the converted numbering sequences. It can be experienced using both OpenPlant modeler and AutoPlant Modeler. This has been shown in context with OpenPlant Modeler and OpenPlant Isometrics Manager. However similar approach could be utilized for AutoPLANT modeler and OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, with checking the style folder with different storage paths.  

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.
   
   
2. Select Project unit, say OPModeler_Metric here and click OK. See image below:
   
   
   
   
3. Click on ‘Configuration’ Icon to launch Isometric configuration dialog box.
   
   
   
   
4. From Isometric configuration dialog box, select ‘Advanced’ node and click on ‘Explore Style Configuration’ option to allow user to navigate to the style folder.
   
   
   
   
5. Select IFC folder and open style.cfg file for customization.
   
   Note: For OpenPlant Modeler, user can navigate the path location as %Projectroot%....\WorkSpace\Projects\OPModeler_Metric\DataSet\ Isometrics\Styles\IFC\Config.
   For AutoPLANT Modeler, user can navigate the path location as %Projectroot%...\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\SAMPLE_METRIC\Config\OpenPlant\Isometrics\Styles\IFC\Config
   
   
6. Check for variables. See image below. The default value has been set for all 3 types.
   
   
   
   
7. For example changing the variable IE_FMT_CUTID = N will produce isometrics with numerical numbering for CUTID. See Image below.  
   
   
   
   Note – Sorting can be done using report.def file. Please check See Also section for similar issue discussed there on sorting. 
   
   
8. For example changing the variable IE_FMT_SPOOLID = A will produce isometrics with character sequence for SPOOLID. See Image below.
   
   
   
   
9. For example changing the variable IE_FMT_WELDID = N will produce isometrics with numerical sequence for WELDS. See Image below.
   
   
   
   

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