Stub-end flanges
I want to add stub-end flanges to the "fittings" section of my spec. There doesn't seem to be a suitable class available. How should I add these, and do I need to add the stub-ends and flanges as...
View ArticleAutoPLANT SS4, Slow Performance
Seeing a decrease in performance with SS4 (32 or x64). Example, deleting a system in Piping (800 components) use to take 10seconds. Now taking 2+minutes. Told it has something to do with ODBC...
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Hello JRogers,Those issues are already known and as I know the huge performance improvement will be delivered in next release of AutoPlant. There is no exact release date of AutoPlant SS5, however,...
View ArticleRe: Stub-end flanges
Hello, Lap Joint Stub End flange is complex component consisting from two class components AT_STUB_END_LJ + AT_FLANGE_BACKING. Please add both classes to your specification. There is a tool in...
View ArticleDetailed spec preview
How can I do a print/preview report of my spec, which shows every part, in every size combination?
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Hello Tom, There is "Entire Spec" report in Spec>Report Print/Preview. Spec reports are Access driven and saved in C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\reports\SpecGen-Reports.mdbSo if this default...
View ArticleRe: Detailed spec preview
Hi Artiom It's not giving me a detailed report, just headings as below:(Please visit the site to view this media)
View ArticleRe: Detailed spec preview
Have you tried "Detail By SubType" Report? In case shipped reports will not give you required results, please try customize existing one or create new one. There should be some info regarding...
View ArticleNew catalog
I am preparing a pipe spec that uses PVDF-lined pipe and fittings. I am not familiar with Autoplant but as far as I can tell, none of the Autoplant catalogs have these fittings.My questions are: -Is...
View ArticleRe: New catalog
Hello Tom,There are two catalogs with line pipe components Rsf.mdb DeDietrich.mdb.What exact fitting is required? I usually use component manager in Spec Gen to search trough specs or catalog for...
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I don't know the exact fitting - the customer has requested all fittings between 25 and 50mm.Also, have you fond it necessary to create completely new catalogs at all?Tom
View ArticleRe: New catalog
Hello Tom, If the customer requires component from specific catalog that is not shipped with AutoPlant then the only way is to create new one. Use existing catalog and component in them as template.As...
View ArticleRemove unwanted sizes
In my Autoplant spec, I am using a concentric reducer, range 700mm to 800mm. If I look at the "preview spec", it has many more sizes than I need (e.g.800 x 600). How can I remove the unwanted sizes...
View ArticleLine number change at olet outlet
Hi All,I'm running isogen on a branch where the line number changes at the outlet of the weldolet that is tapped into the header. Everytime I run this lines (or others like it) isogen returns error...
View ArticleRe: Line number change at olet outlet
Project package uploaded via the BE Communities secure file transfer.. Also, I logged a SR for this as well
View ArticleWhere to find FER component
I have added a ferrule to my spec, with GTYPE "FER". Where can I find this in the Autoplant Piping menus?
View ArticleRe: Line number change at olet outlet
Hello jwolfe,I was not able to reproduce this issue, as I don't get that error on your line using AutoPLANT SS4 (08.11.09.140). I get some other issues due to your customized project, but isogen does...
View ArticleRe: Remove unwanted sizes
So it seems like you need to add a constraint for Run Size. Basically, 800x600 may have a Main Size of 800, and a Run Size of 600. Your Main Size constraint of 700-800mm main size reducers would...
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