This is a known error and is resolved in the OpenPLANT PID 600 series applications.  For those of you that might have this same error please find below the workaround.

Problem: This error is caused when users customize or create new Valves.  The Component Manager doesn't insert the needed OriginOffset information data in the XML files for the component's cell data.

Solution: Create or customize the valves as needed. Add the following to valve.cel.sch.ecinstance.xml or your custom .ce.sch.ecinstance.xml file for whatever cell that was modified/created.

<Actuator>
<OriginOffset>0, 0, 0</OriginOffset>
<Direction>0, 1, 0</Direction>
<IsFixedOriginOffset>False</IsFixedOriginOffset>
</Actuator>

For further information regarding customizing or creating new valves please refer to the post below:

This brief video will outline how to create a new SQL Server database which will serve as the repository for all data that is created thru the Bentley applicaitons that can sync and write to this database.  Once the database is created the user will then be walked thru how to create a new Bentley Project in Bentley Project Administrator.  This project is used as the central terminal for all data to be written between OpenPLANT PID's and other intelligent applications (Bentley DataManager, Bentley DataSheets).  Then we will  through creating a new OpenPLANT Project via OpenPLANT Project Administrator.  This is the project that will contain all configuration files, project level ecschema files, cell libraries and dgnlib files to name a few. Finally, we will create a new OpenPLANT PID drawing and create new components that will sync to the database for data modification in Data Manager.

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For further information regarding the new OpenPLANT Project Administrator please refer to the communities section listed below:

In this process we will modify the existing annotation format for a process line (Pipeline) so that the annotation string will be the following format the Line Number-Spec-Size. The confusion with Pipeline annotation is that it can pull information from the Pipeline itself or the PipeRun (Piping Segment).

When a pipeline annotation is about to be placed and the user hovers over a pipe run then all of the annotation's properties that match a property of the pipe run object are placed in the drawing as annotation. It is very important to note that the application differentiates all data coming from the Pipeline (Major Pipeline) with the prefix PIPELINE_.  For example if the user wants to create a new property for the Process Pipeline's Service the property name would be "PIPELINE_SERVICE".  Where the Piping Segment properties would not have this prefix and would just be "SERVICE".

The following video outlines how to accomplish this Pipeline Annotation using the OPPowerPID_Imperial Project.

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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)

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
   1. Add End type Information in Isometric Bill of Material Cut list.
   2. Adding Desired Custom Property Value to OpenPlant Isometrics BOM
   3. How to Accumulate Weight Information in the Bill of Material
   4. How To Add End Type Information (BEVEL, SQCUT) in Isometric BOM Cut list
   5. How To Add Field Material Under Shop Material In OpenPLANT Isometric BOM
   6. How To Create Various BOM Report Types in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
   7. How To Display only Support List in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager Bill of Materials
   8. How To Set Reducer Size Annotation in BOM Report
   9. How To Show Tag For Multiple Components in Isometrics BOM
   10. How To Show Total Weight for Bill Of Material in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
   11. How To Sort PARTID In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager BOM
   12. Modifying the Welding Information
   13. PIECE_MARK Information For All Components in Isometrics BOM
   14. To Display Additional Material Information in Drawing and Reports for OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
   15. Weld Summary Report to Sum up the Welds According to the Weld Type.
   16. Weld Tags Sorting in Numerical Order in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
       
       
4. DBQuery : usage, logging, debugging
   1. Add Data from External Database in OpenPLANT Isometric Manager backing sheet.
   2. Adding Data from The Process Table to Isometric backing sheet/Drawing Frame/seed file.
   3. Create external database path variable for textnode.txt file.
   4. DB query for Multimode Project Environment.
      
      
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
10. How To Add Detail Sketches in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager Using OpenPlant Modeler
11. How to Add Weld Tag for ‘Field Weld’ (FFW) show on Isometric.
12. How to change miscellaneous attachment annotation container.
13. How to Change Numbering Sequences For Spools, Welds & CUTID
14. How to Compress Welds for Slip On Flange
15. How to Convert AutoCAD Drawing Template File as Default Seed File.
16. How to Define Existing lines in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
17. How To Display Co-ordinates Using Multipliers
18. How To Display Pipe Length using Multipliers
19. How To Feature Microstation Tags And AutoCAD Attributes
20. How to force field weld component to appear under field materials in BOM
21. How to Get AutoPLANT Weld ids in OPIM
22. How To Get INSTR Tag into OPIM With Bubble
23. How to Get Tag Number on Olets
24. How to Get Tag Number on Pipe
25. How to Get Tag number on Valves
26. How To Label Pipe Support Tag
27. How To Map PDW To OPIM Classes
28. How To Modify Valve Tag
29. How to Remove Duplicate Annotation For Reducing Flange from Line Pipe Module
30. How to Round Off Values After Decimal For Support Co-ordinates
31. How To Show Existing Lines For Fasteners In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
32. How to show Miscellaneous Attachment (Test Port Instrument Bubble) with tag number in isometric.
33. Managing Isometrics Styles
34. Map New AutoPLANT Relationship in OPIM Schema
35. Mapping of (AutoPLANT) Pipe Nozzle properties for use in Open Plant Isometrics
36. Mapping of Tracing property for use in Open Plant Isometrics
37. Modifying Dimension Styles
    1. Assigning Piping, Dimension and Annotation on separate Levels
    2. How To Change The Dimension Color in Isometrics Drawing
    3. How To Change The Dimensioning Style To Use Dimension With Leader Line
    4. How To Dimension Valve With Gasket
    5. How To set Component Dimension in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
       
       
38. Modifying Symbols
    1. How to change Gasket Size
    2. How To Modify Text and Bubble Color For Weld Labels
    3. How To Modify TIE-IN Point Symbol
    4. How to not show Gaskets in Isometrics
    5. How to Show Corner type Elbows on Isometrics
    6. Managing Spec Breaks on Isometrics Drawing
    7. Modify Label Tool Does Not Work When Removing Boundary/Box around Labels
    8. Modifying Rectangular enclosure/Boundary in Open Plant Isometric Annotations
    9. Modifying Weld Symbol Size
    10. Removing Spec Break Symbol in Isometric Drawing
        
        
39. Modifying Text and Annotation Settings
    1. Enabling Annotation of Support Co-ordinates in The Isometrics
    2. How To Modify Symbology for Labels in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
    3. How to turn off flow arrow annotations but keep annotations for other miscellaneous attachments.
    4. To Modify the Spool ID Labelling in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.
    5. To Reclaim Desired Text Node
       
       
40. Modifying the Iso Content
    1. How To Label Valve Tags
    2. How to Skip Few Labels on Flange Assemblies in Isometrics Drawing
    3. Modifying Color, Line Style and Line Weight For Fittings
    4. Modifying Color, Line Style and Line Weight of Piping and Components
       
       
41. Removing AutoPLANT's Flow Arrow in OpenPLANT Isometrics Manager
    
    
42. Setting File Type (DGN or DWG) and Paper Setting
    1. How To Change Color, Line Style and Line Weight For OpenPlant Isometrics DWG Output.
    2. How to Change Isometric Output Drawing Name Format
    3. How to Overwrite Revision in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
    4. How To Set Scale For DWG Output in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
    5. How to Set Viewport For DWG Output in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
       
       
43. Show Component Tagging in OpenPLANT Isometrics Manager
    
44. To Display New Property in Description Field For BOM in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
    
45. To Split the pipe quantity on Different Description
    
46. Total Weight in Bill of Material Using AutoPLANT Modeler

Product TechNotes and FAQs

OpenPlant Isometrics Manager [FAQ]

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

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Background

AutoPLANT component class needs to be properly mapped to the most suitable component classes available in the Open PLANT 3D schema to avoid below error . For example, Mapping of new component, say AT_GAUGE_HORIZ can be mapped under ‘Gauge’ class.

Steps to Accomplish:

1. In Class Editor, open schema OpenPlant_3D.01.04.ecschema.xml.
2. Supplement it with OpenPlant_3D_Supplemental_Isometrics_Isoextractor.01.04.ecschema.xml.
3. To Search for ' Gauge' class, type 'GAUGE in search option. See image below;

4. Expand Gauge Class to select 'Pressure Gauge' class. Under Autoplant_PDW_Class_Map custom attribute, add class name AT_GAUGE_HORIZ and module name AT_INSTR. See image below. 

   

6. Save Schema.

7. Extract isometrics and verify the results. Isometrics gets generated without any error.

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Background

In isometric weld number important for fabrication purpose. So most of the user assign weld ids as per the project requirement.

Following steps illustrate how to get assign weld ids in isometric generated through OpenPlant isometric manager.

Steps to accomplish

1. Open Project Administrator and click on ‘OpenPlant Isometrics’ tab
2. Click ‘Create and Modify’ tab.
3. Isometric configuration window will open.
4. Select the desire style.
5. And edit user label as per below image.

    6. Save and close the file.
    7. Open AutoPLANT Modeler assign weld id on drawing.
    8. Generate isometric and review the result.

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Topworks can be used to add an operator on Valves. To have custom Topworks with desired geometry user need to customize the settings which are described as below:

1. Go to project location

For ex.(default metric project) C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\BentleyPlantV8I Projects \SAMPLE_METRIC\Config\OpenPlant\Isometrics\styles\IFC\config. 

Or navigate to project folder through Open Plant isometric manager Configuration option. See image below:

2. Open file “Operator.tbl” in notepad. User can add a new Topworks ‘CONE_OPERATOR’. User need to assign operator name and isometric symbol name here. Edit these changes as shown in yellow mark below:

 #-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

# This file maps an operator name (as supplied by OPM) to a symbol to be

# used in isometrics

#

# format:   <OPM operator name>, <isometric symbol>

#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

HAND_WHEEL, OP_HND

LEVER_OPERATOR     , OP_HND

CHAIN_OPERATOR     , OP_CHN

CYLINDER_OPERATOR , OP_CYL

DIAPHRAGM_OPERATOR , OP_DIA

GEARBOX_OPERATOR   , OP_GEA

MOTOR_OPERATOR     , OP_MOT

CONE_OPERATOR     , OP_CON

ML120_10 , OP_MOT

ML120_20 , OP_MOT

ML120_40 , OP_MOT

ML120_80 , OP_MOT

ML120_190 , OP_MOT

# the following line maps uny yet unmapped OPM operator type

# to the generic isometrics operator symbol

*         , OP_HND

After adding the operator name it should look like below mentioned image.

 NOTE:For unavailable Topworks in cell library, by default it considers ‘OP_HND’ and show it as a Hand wheel on valves in isometrics.

    Add Topworks Symbol in Cell Library:

 To get new symbol to be appear in isometrics, user need to add it in cell library. Below are the steps to add:

      3. Open Seed file of the current Project. See image below.

4. Go to ‘IsoExtractor’ option > ‘Create Cell tool'

5. Select operator DGN template and click on ‘Open’. See image below.    
                                                                     

 In Operator DGN template you will find the existing symbol of Topworks. User may copy the existing Topworks and modify it as desired, or you can create new using Micro Station editing tools.

Note:To create a new symbol, need to assign a ‘connecting points’ and intersection points precisely in order to appear correctly on valves in isometrics.

6. After copying the existing symbol, use ‘place connect point’ option and assign a connection point on Topworks symbol. Also rename the operator name and symbol name. See image below :

7.After creating a new symbol, click on ‘create cell’ option and provide cell name to it. See image below:

8.Save seed file and generate the isometrics. Verify the operator on valves. See below for reference.

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Background

Often Detail sketch is shown in isometrics to understand the graphical/technical details of the components.
Detail sketches are stored in a Microstation cell library.

Steps to Accomplish

Creating a detail sketch library

1. Make a copy of a default existing cell library “detail_sketch.cel” available on location C:\ProgramData          \Bentley\OpenPlantIsometricsManager V8i\WorkSpace\Projects\OPModeler_Metric\DataSet\ Isometrics\Styles\IFC\Cell and paste   it on below AutoPLANT project location: C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\SAMPLE_METRIC\Config\OpenPlant \Isometrics \styles\IFC\cell.
   
   
2. Open an Open Plant Isometric configuration manager and open the seed file.

3. From the Menu bar, go to Element>Cells.

        4. From the cell library dialog, go to File>Attach file and select “detail_sketch.cel” from project location

             For example: location for default Metric Project will be C:\%project root%\Isometrics\styles\IFC\cell

Import a detail sketch in the library

1. Open cell library for editing. Right click on cell name click open for editing.

2. In Detail_sketch.cel file, from the menu bar go to File > Model.

3. Click on “Import models” to import the desired file. Select the dwg/dgn/dxf or other supported format.

         4. Once drawing gets selected, it will prompt to add the Model as a Model or a layout.

         5. In that case, select “model”.

 6. A new model is being created. Click on the name field and change the name. Say “detail 123"

  7. Place Text including an underscore like A_A.

             8. It should get placed in cell file as shown below.

              NOTE:

A. Place the text where the cross reference is to be placed, change color etc. wherever needed. An underscore is must between the characters.

B. This is for automatic cross-referencing, done in sequence “A”, “B”, “C”. If this rule is not necessary, just place a text with the name of the detail sketch, in this example: detail123.

              9. Similarly repeat this for other detail sketches.

              10. From the menu bar go to File>save settings and exit from file.

Scale factor

When the drawings are imported into the cell library the units and possible UOR (unit of resolution) will be set from the imported model. When placed as detail sketch the size of the sketches in the isometric depends on it.

For example: Import the drawing into the cell libraries and measure the sketches as 50 mm square. When used as a detail sketch they end up as 0.5 mm square. This is caused by the cell UOR being 10 subunits per master unit where 1000 was expected. In this case user needs to set the scale factor to 100.

The scale factor must be changed in the style.xml file from its corresponding project folder location:

                   <DetailSketch>

                  <PlacementType>2</PlacementType>

                  <BorderSize>2</BorderSize>

                  <NamingType>0</NamingType>

                  <Scale>100</Scale>

                  <LevelName>Detail Sketches</LevelName>

                  </DetailSketch>

Note: Recommended scale set is 100, the default is 1.

Add Detail Field in AutoPLANT Database

To get this implemented, add a field “DETAIL” in corresponding piping table. The detail field must be added in this table.

1. Go to Project Administrator>project>database>Databases>Projdata>Edit tables>Piping >Edit >Table Design and add the new field “DETAIL”

2. Once the field is added make sure it is enabled for user Updates, this can be done by going to Project- Administrator >project>database>Databases>Projdata>Edit tables>Piping>Columns.

3. Open the Auto PLANT Model and make sure there is an entry in the Flange for the field “DETAIL” .

Note: Make sure the detail field has the exact name as given for cell name i.e. (detail123).

4. Create the ISO using OPIM.

5. Check the detail sketch.

Note: This is also possible to add the same field in the spec and have it automatically populated when placing a new component.

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OpenPlant Support Engineering

OpenPlant Support Engineering (OPSE) is an application which will provide  complex design and Modeling of Support for Piping, Structural, Electrical and HVAC Components. 

Available on Select:-

• OpenPlant Support Engineering V8i (SELECTseries 5) 08.11.09.135

Check Below link:

Product TechNotes and FAQs

OpenPlant Modeler

External Links

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Bentley LEARN Server

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What are the prerequisites required to install OpenPlant Support Engineering?

The Desktop Prerequisite Pack v08.11.09.03 needs to be installed to your workstation prior to the installation of OpenPlant Support Engineering V8i incase internet connection is not available at time of install. The Desktop Prerequisite Pack is available from the Web Software Downloads/MySELECT CD area of SELECTservices Online.

Does it Require ProjectWise to Install? 

ProjectWise is Optional. ProjectWise is only required when connecting to OpenPlant Model Server. 

Version to Check:

• ProjectWise Server 8.11.9 with ProjectWise Explorer client 8.11.9.590, 8.11.9.574, 8.11.9.559 

What Operating Systems does it Support?

• Microsoft® Windows 7 (64 Bit)
• Microsoft® Windows 8.1 

What are OpenPlant Support Engineering Workflows?

• OpenPlant Support Engineering can be used with referenced i-models from OpenPlant Modeler and structural tools such as ProStructures.
  
  
• OpenPlant Support Engineering can also works in conjunction with OpenPlant Model Server in a component based workflow by referencing out piping components or work breakdown structure elements in order to begin work and then checking in support components upon completion to OpenPlant Model Server.  These support objects can then appear in isometrics generated from OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

What are the Tools or Features provided by OpenPlant Support Engineering?

• Accurate placement of supports, support assemblies, and support placeholders (locators)

• Manual and automated placement algorithms

• Universal placement dashboard

• Supports and support parts from multiple vendor catalogs

• Assembly creation tools

• Automatic support drawing generation

  • Additional tools for annotation and notes

  • Bill of materials automatically generated   

  • Drawing border can be customized with multiple views, bill of materials, notes and part callout sections

• Flexible report generation
  
  
• Supports for Piping, HVAC and Raceway

A detailed explanations for all above can be found in OpenPlant Support Engineering articles. 

What are the current limitations under OpenPlant Support Engineering?

• Structural objects from Prosteel are not currently intelligently recognized by the program.  For More details refer help file. 
• Workflows with AutoPLANT Modeler are not currently supported

See Also

Product TechNotes and FAQs

Plant TechNotes And FAQs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

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

Follow below links for  instant access to required matrix:

• Operating System Compatibility with OpenPlant Releases
• ProjectWise Compatibility with OpenPlant Releases
• Database Compatibility with OpenPlant Releases

Operating System Compatibility with OpenPlant Releases

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ProjectWise Compatibility with OpenPlant Releases

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In OpenPlant Modeler, to place a tap port on Blind flange. 

Background

During Modeling in OpenPlant Modeler, placement of Tap port on Blind flange might be tricky and does not allow user to place it on face of flange. Below are the steps to aid modeler to be able to place the Tap port on Blind flange face. 

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch OpenPlant Modeler and select Project unit of working.
   
   
2. Place Pipeline of main size DN25 in OpenPlant Modeler.
   
   
3. Place a weld-neck flange and a Blind flange of same size.
   
   
4. Switch display style to illustration and orient the blind flange view to Isometric like shown in below image.
   
   
5. Select Size DN15 for Tap Port.
   
   
6. Place it on Face of Blind flange. See image below.
   
   
   
   
7. Toggle view to Wireframe Top view mode to check the placement of Tap port. See image below. 
   
   

See Also

See Similar link for related problem on placement issue:

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How turn on centerline visibility of pipelines

In OpenPlant Modeler, after Section clip placement and projection generation User is willing to have all centerlines visible. 

Background

During Modeling in OpenPlant Modeler after Section clip placement, pipelines axes are shown only in the case where the sectional surface intersects the tube. Below are the steps of how to turn on Centerline visibility. 

Steps to Accomplish

See Also

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Component- OpenPlant Modeler

See Index:

1. Cannot Update Calculated Bolt Lengths in Description Field
2. Delete/Replace the Flange Assembly in Open Plant Modeler
3. Forcing OPM to Redraw Pipelines According To a Changed Element Template / Named Expressions
4. How are Bolt Lengths Calculated in OpenPlant Modeler
5. How To Add Custom Valves in Schema
6. How to Auto-Place Victaulic coupling on pipe to pipe connection
7. How to cascade properties from pipeline to associated supports
8. How to change the precision level of Length on PIPE component
9. How to configure OpenPlant to allow flange connection with different facings
10. How to Configure Welded Relief Valve
11. How to Create Custom Components from Cell
12. How to Create Multiport Custom Valve
13. How to Differentiate Between Multiple Records for Topworks in Spec.
14. How to enable default joint selection option in compatible joints dialog
15. How to Move Components to a Different Pipeline
16. How to Place ANGLE_CHECK_VALVE in OPM
17. How To Set Inlet/Outlet Ratings on Relief Valve
18. How to use Existing Class as Custom Component
19. How turn on centerline visibility of pipelines
20. Issue with placement of Isometric Break Point on Mating Flange Assembly in OpenPlant Modeler
21. Multiple Radius Types with Same Angle in AutoFittingRules.xml file
22. Not able to place 90 Degree Long/Short Radius reducing elbows
23. Nozzle Manager Overview
24. Piping Components Do Not Fetch Rating Value From Spec
25. Piping Components Not Fetching Facing Value From Spec
26. To Add Custom Cell for Supports in OpenPlant Modeler
27. To Model Custom Tee 3X120 Degrees in OpenPlant Modeler
28. To Place Tap Port on Blind Flange in OpenPlant Modeler

See Also

OpenPlant Modeler

OpenPlant Modeler [FAQ]

See Help Menu for additional information.

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Overview:

In OpenPLANT PID multiple times the P&ID drafter finds the need to move single components as well as groups of components.  OpenPLANT PID supports both either by selecting the Grip Point of a single component or by selecting the group of components and using the Right Click > Move option.

Cause of Error:

However, if any of these components do not have Connection Points pre-assigned to them the following error will appear and halt the move function:

LOG_ERROR - Bentley.Plant.ModelingFramework.ObjectModel - Exception : Object reference not set to an instance of an object.  Stack Trace : \n    at Bentley.Plant.Application.Pid.Catalog.EquipmentCell.HandleTransformComplete(IMatrix3d transMatrix, ManipulationOperation operation, StringCollection agendaComponentIds, IComponent copiedComp)

    at Bentley.Plant.ObjectModel.Model.manipulateCompleteComponentOriginal(IComponent transformedComponent, ManipulationOperation operation, IMatrix3d transformation, StringCollection agendaComponentIds, IDictionary`2 intersectionPoints, IDictionary`2 insideVertexIndices)

    at Bentley.Plant.ObjectModel.Model.manipulateCompleteComponents(StringCollection agendaComponentIds, CadElementCollection cadElements, ManipulationOperation operation, IMatrix3d transformation, Boolean isCopy, IDictionary`2 intersectionPoints, IDictionary`2 insideVertexIndices)

    at Bentley.Plant.ObjectModel.Model.handleManipulateComplete(CadElementCollection cadElements, ManipulationOperation operation, IMatrix3d transformation, Boolean isCopy, IDictionary`2 intersectionPoints, IDictionary`2 insideVertexIndices)

Solution:

All components need to have Connection Points.  Modify the component via Tools > Managers > Component Manager as shown for this Ball Valve below:

Once all the components in the selection set for your move has Connection Points this error will disappear.

In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, below exercise will illustrate to get INSTR tag with bubble. It can be realized with AutoPLANT Modeler.

Background

In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager with AutoPLANT Modeler, by default it does not bring over Instrument tags nor is there an “out of box” method for placing a tag in an Instrument Bubble. Most users will require this capability, so below steps will describe to get TAGNUMBER into OPIM and inserted into a Bubble Cell. Below is a default representation of how an instrument is shown in OPIM.

Steps to Accomplish

This will execute in 3 steps:
A. Mapping the MODEL property.
B. Creating a New cell for the instrument bubble.
C. Creating a New User Label for the Instrument Bubble

A.    Mapping the MODEL property.

1. Launch Bentley Class Editor and open OpenPlant_3D.01.04.ecschema.xml from C:\YourProject\ Config\OpenPlant\ schemas.
2. Search for the GAUGE class. Once found double click it to go to that location in the Class tree.
   
   
   
   
3. Go to the Properties tab and find MODEL. You will have to highlight it and Override it.
   
   
   
   
4. Next select the Custom attributes and Add/Remove.
   
   
   
   
5. Find AUTOPLANT_PDW_Property_Map attribute. Highlight it and choose the down arrow to add it. Choose OK.
   
   
   
   
6. Once it’s added, input TAGNUMBER under the PropertyName. At this point we have mapped the TAGNUMER AutoPLANT property to the MODEL property for the GAUGE class. Save the Schema.
   
   

Note: Although we are doing this for the Instrument Gauge, you may want to map this Property directly under the INSTRUMENTS class so this is mapped for all instrument classes, not just GAUGE.

B.    Creating a New cell for Instrument Bubble.

1. Launch the OpenPlant Isometrics configuration, choose your ISO style and choose Advanced > Open Seed File.
   
   
   
   
2. Once the seed opens, go to the IsoExtractor menu and choose Cell Creation Tool.
   
   
   
   
3. Once the Create Cell tool box opens, choose Open Template file.
   
   
   
   
4. We could create a cell in one of the template files and then port it into a cell library but for this example we will create the cell directly in the Lisocomp.cel. Open the C:\YourProjects\Config\OpenPlant\Isometrics\styles\MODISO\cell\ lisocomp.cel.
   
   
   
   
5. Open your Lisocomp.cel and copy the NOTE cell to a new cell called INSBUB.
   
   
   
   
6. Delete the rectangle and place a circle in its place. Make sure that drawings are on Level1.
   
   
   
   
7. Save and exit the cell library.

C.    Creating a New User Label for the Instrument Bubble

1. Back in the OpenPlant Isometrics configuration, choose User Labels.
   
   
   
   
2. Create a new User label as show below.
   
   
   
   
3. The final result is shown below. Take note that you may have to scale your text, enlarge your bubble or change the text to 2 lines to fit properly.
   
   

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In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, below exercise illustrate on mapping PDW to OpenPlant Isometrics manager classes. It can be realized with AutoPLANT Modeler.

Background

With AutoPLANT Modeler version SS5 and SS6 release uses OpenPlant Isometrics manager to generate Isometrics. There are certain classes from AutoPLANT that have not yet been mapped in OpenPlant isometrics manager. This document will describe the process of mapping an instrument gauge class but can be used for any classes which may need mapping. Below exercise will search the database for instrument classes used and map an instrument gauge class. No instrument classes are currently mapped in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

Steps to Accomplish

A.   Querying the Project database for classes

1. Need to determine the particular Instrument classes that are being used in the AutoPLANT to map them.
   
   
2. In this example browse to the MDB file associated to the Piping model.
   
   
   
   
3. Open the MDB file or if you are using SQL, open the SQL DB.
   
   
4. Select the “Query Design” button. 
   
   
   
   
5. Select “Close” for this dialog. 
   
   
   
   
6. Choose the SQL button in the upper left.
   
   
   
   
7. Run this statement: SELECT DISTINCT MODULE, CLASS FROM PIPING.
   
   
   
   
8. This will give all the classes used in this particular model from the Piping table.
   
   
9. Filter Instrument classes. 
   
   
10. Choose the “drop down arrow” for the MODULE tab. Uncheck “(Select All)”. Place a check in the “at_instr” box.
    
    
    
    
11. The results show the instrument classes that are used in the Piping model which will all need mapped in order to successfully ISO a pipeline with these classes on them.
    
    
    
    

 B.   Mapping the class in the schema

1. Open ‘OpenPlant_3D.01.04.ecschema.xml’ located in:
   C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\YourProject\ Config\OpenPlant\schemas.
   
   
   
   
2. Select the “Search” icon and search for the class GAUGE which is the OpenPlant Class that needed to be mapped.
   
   
   
   
3. Double click on GAUGE in the search and it should automatically go to the Gauge class located in CLASSES>PLANT BASE OBJECT>NAMED ITEM>DEVICE>PIPING COMPONENT>GAUGE.
   
   
   
   
4. On the right hand side, scroll down to the AUTOPLANT_PDW_Class_Map section.
   
   
   
   
5. Right click on the root Class Names and choose Add Element.
   
   
   
   
6. Type AT_GUAGE_VERT into the Class Names(1) or whatever number it might be depending on how many classes are mapped.
   
   
   
   
7. Right click on Module Names and choose Add Element. It needs to input the Module in which the class exists. In this case it’s the Instrument Module so input AT_INSTR.
   
   
   
   Note: Need to add the class for multiple modules if that class existed in multiple modules. An example would be welds or bolts.
   
   
8. Choose “Save ALL” schemas and exit class editor. User should be able to create an ISO with a vertical or horizontal instrument gauge on it.

See Also

• How To Map New AutoPLANT Component -http://communities.bentley.com/products/plant/design___engineering/w/plant_design_and_engineering__wiki/13061.how-to-map-new-autoplant-component

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