OPM SS6 - auto olets for Autoplant spec doesn't work
Hi,I was able to convert some Autoplant pipe spec to use in OPM SS6. However there are some interesting behaviour happening with autoplacement of olet fttings:1 - I have to leave "Use Auto...
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Class Editor Parser regular express explanation
Hello All, I'd understand to know class editor parser regular express, for example, for support name,^(?<DEVICE_TYPE_CODE>.*)-(?<NUMBER>.*)|(?<NUMBER>.*)It means if input PS-101 in...
View ArticleAdding the Pipe NOMINAL_DIAMETER to Support Location OPM
Hi All, I'm attempting to get the pipe/component diameter to automatically fill in the NOMINAL_DIAMETER of a Support Location. I see it is able to get the LINE_NUMBER and thought it could be done the...
View Article2D Valve Symbols When cutting dynamic views
Is there a way to replace how the valves are shown when cutting dynamic views? I would like the option to replace the 3D model with a 2D symbol for the valves. Similar to Doors in AECOsim?Thank...
View ArticleHow to show Tracing in OPM and OPIM
How can you show tracing on a Pipe in OPM and then have it show in OPIM?I can see how Insulation works, but I can't see tracing apart from a value under Operating Conditions of the Pipe Line in...
View ArticleReport OPM Model Name on the Isometric OPIM
Hi,How can the OPM model name be shown on the OPIM Isometrics as an automatic field?This would need to be written out as part of the imodel and then linked to a TAG in the OPIM style, but I'm unsure...
View ArticlePlace a support on a TEE in OPM
Hi,How can you place a Stanchion Support on a TEE?We have a need to place supports on large pipe Tee's and can't find any support that will allow this.The work around is to place either notes and...
View ArticleLinking Elbows Supports to OpenPlant Physical Catalogue
Hi All,I've been modifying supports so they are spec driven in the schema, in most cases everything works.The only supports so far that I can't get to work are Elbow type supports - Adjustable Elbow...
View ArticleCalculated ECProperty adding two Double fields to be used in a dialog
HI All,Directional Pipe Guide, I currently have this support reading a spec to get the fields for the dialog box, it is all working.What I want to do now is to have a field in the spec CLEARANCE_GAP...
View ArticleHow to identify pipeline/area/service in OPM by MVBA
Hello All,With help with expert here, I can access pipeline/area in OPM by MVBA now. Set MyEnum = ActiveModelReference.ControlElementCache.Scan While MyEnum.MoveNext If...
View ArticleOPM/OPIM SS6 Split iso into 1 sheet per spool
Hi,Just want to ask is there any way to auto split an Iso drawing (1 drawing number) into multiple sheets with 1 sheet/spool. I can manually do it by placing Iso Break at each flange connection, but if...
View Articleautocad user needing object enabler for autoplant AT_REBOIDS
greetings everyone....I received some older cad files that are referencing "AT_REBOIDS" on some of the fittings/pipe. Is there an object enabler that will allow my cad dwgs to be view correctly? Right...
View ArticleSlip on joint in weld report in OPM
How can I extract the slip on joint quantity in weld report?In addition to this how can I generate a report that quantify the total size wise welds in a particular pipe line?Regards,Jayant Thakur
View ArticleOPM - Flexible Hose reading the Piping Spec
Hi All,I'm sorry if this has already been asked, but I was unable to find anything apart from AutoPLANT answers on Flexible hoses.In OpenPlant Modeler I have been unsuccessful in placing a flexible...
View ArticleOPIM SS6 - Flatten to 2D
Hi,I thought this was going to a straight forward setting switch, but doesn't seem like it. First of all, can OPIM generate flattened isometric drawings directly? If not, is there some sort of...
View ArticleOPM SS6 - best component template for push fit/crimped connections
Hi,Just wondering which component templates that I can base on for creating push-fit/crimped components in OPM SS6? From the delivered catalogs and spec, I can only see the following end/facing type:...
View ArticleOPM / OP SpecGen SS6 - Field values reference table
Hi,Any chance I can obtain a reference document that lists all the acceptable values for each fields in a spec/catalog database? And the description for each value, both for OPM and AutoPlant? I would...
View ArticleOPIM SS6 - Startup config switches
Hi,Just seek to clarify, from what I've seen OPIM doesn't have the ability to be customized using startup config switches like Microstation or AECOSim (for example -wp, -wu, -wi etc.), is that correct?...
View ArticleHow to customize OPM properties?
Hello All,For example, there is a property "OUTSIDE_DIAMETER" for pipe, but it always be 0. The outside diameter did exist, otherwise the pipe cannot be placed. How to fill the OD value in the...
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