Osnap Issue
Hello,I am using AutoPLANT Piping SS4 on AutoCAD 2012.After inserting any AutoPLANT Piping element the AutoCAD osnap command is turned off even thought it was on before inserting the element.Any...
View ArticleCustom OPM Element Templates
Is there a best practice document / white paper on outlining the optimal workflow to set project-specific or file-specific element templates? We have some questions asking how to change the level...
View ArticleAUTO PLANT-VISION
Hello,I am learning how to place pipe and components using Auto Plant V8i and Bentley tutorials on the Learn Server.I have been using the Document Manager to interface with my project and drawing...
View ArticleAUTO PLANT-JSM TO PXF FILE FORMAT
Hello,I am learning how to import/export equipment and piping models into/out of Auto Plant V8i using the Bentley tutorials on the Learn Server.I have some JSM files from a client and realize now that...
View ArticleAUTO PLANT-WORKSHOPS
Hello,I am learning how to place pipe, equipment and components using Auto Plant V8i and Bentley tutorials on the Learn Server.As a new designer to plant layout and design, I see abbreviations and...
View ArticleAUTO PLANT-JSM MODEL ANNOTATION
Hello,I am learning how to import/export equipment and piping models into/out of Auto Plant V8i using the Bentley tutorials on the Learn Server.A client gave use some JSM files and realize now, I can...
View ArticleOpenPlant Isometric Manager, orientation label for owlets an tees!
Hello, we are working with OpenPlant Modeler and OpenPlant Isometric Manager. We want to us some orientation output on isometric for our owlets an tees. How could I implement this Label?Thanks for your...
View ArticleDefault Radius Type
Does anyone know how to change the Radius Type under the AutoFitting tab in the Place Pipe command to Short Radius instead of Long Radius? Several of our pipers have asked whether this can be done and...
View ArticleConverting PlantSpace Specs to OpenPlant Specs
We are continually developing our OPM specs and are now being asked whether we can convert a PlantSpace spec for use in OPM and also to function as a base for further OPM spec development. We have...
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Open Plant Modeler / Spec generator: Valve with flanges connecting with slip...
I have a problem how to automatically integrate slipon flange (collar + loose flange) with bolts, nuts and gaskets when placing avalve (ball valve etc.) with flanges or wafer valve (butterfly valve or...
View ArticleOne PCF file per iso
Can autoplant generate 1 PCF for each iso? Currently when I extract isos from the model I get 1 PCF file for each line, what I would like to have is 1 PCF file for each iso. I am not nor do I wish to...
View ArticleSupress flow arrow and other misc attacments on continuation iso
hi, i am using Autoplant v8i and isogen and want to supress flow arrows and other misc attachements being shown on continuation of isometric. How can I do this?
View ArticleOPPID : Populate new properties in existing P&ID
Good afternoon,This is something I have been struggling with for some time now.Consider this:-I have an existing P&ID drawn in PowerPid.- I make an adjustment in the configuration schema for one of...
View ArticleWhat is the process for creating equipment trim isometrics in SS4?
How do i need to setup the component in my piping model so that i can create equipment trim isos? i have been searching around for a while today but i cannot find it documented anywhere.
View ArticleHeat Tracing Line thickness
Hi, i am running Heat Tracing Isometrics and would like the heat tracing to be shown on a thicker linetype and the piping on a thinner linetype. can this be done? RegardsKen
View ArticleAutoPLANT V8i PIW menu not loading
Hi, When I create a new drawing or try to open an existing drawing in PIW from Document Manager, (V8i SS4) AutoCAD is loaded but it does not load the PIW menu. This means I have to load the menu...
View ArticleHow to best handle the following type of equipment tag: NNNN-TT-NNN, where N...
How to best handle the following type of equipment tag: NNNN-TT-NNN, where N is a numerical and T a text?example: 1234-PMP-001 Thanks
View ArticleUpgrade AutoPLANT 8.06 to SS4
Hi,We have packaged AutoPLANT project which was originally done in AutoPLANT 8.06. Is it possible to unpack this project directly into SS4 and upgrade?RegardsKen
View ArticleIs it possible for supports to use TAG as PIECE_MARK on isos (ISOGEN)?
by default PIECE_MARK seems to be automatically generated via the EBS file to create its own code. i would like this to use TAG field instead. is this possible?
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