Isogen Will Not Output A DWG Or DXF Error Plotfile-Prefix Must Have Trailing Path Delimiter [TN]


  
 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):AutoPLANT
 Version(s):XM 08.09.3.30 
 Environment: N/A
 Area: N/A
 Subarea: N/A
 Original Author:Joey Bertone, Bentley Technical Support Group
  

Overview

When generating an Iso drawing from AutoPLANT Piping model the error "Plotfile-Prefix must have trailing path delimiter" appears in the Export Progress dialoge and an Isogen DWG or DXF is not created.

Problem Description

The "Plotfile-Prefix must have trailing path delimiter" error is caused because the backslash "\" delimiter was dropped from the PLOTFILE-PREFIX path record in the isogen.fls file. To correct the error a backslash "\" needs to be added to the end of the PLOTFILE-PREFIX record.

Solution

Use the following steps using the SAMPLE_IMPERIAL project and Final Style as an example to correct the error.

  1. Go to folder C:\Bentley Plant XM Projects\SAMPLE_IMPERIAL\Config\isogen\final
  2. Open the file isogen.fls
  3.  Add a backslash "\" to the end of the PLOTFILE-PREFIX entry the record should look like the following;  Please not the "\" at the end of the line.
    1. Incorrect
         PLOTFILE-PREFIX C:\Bentley Plant XM Projects\SAMPLE_IMPERIAL\Config\Isogen\FINAL\DRAWINGS
    2. Correct
        PLOTFILE-PREFIX C:\Bentley Plant XM Projects\SAMPLE_IMPERIAL\Config\Isogen\FINAL\DRAWINGS\

       

      Please note that the project and style folder may change depending on the project and style in use.

       

      See Also

      Product TechNotes and FAQs

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      External Links

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