07. Reasons #7, why OPIM does not create a drawing file or drawing is blank from an AutoPIPE model?


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE
Version(s):ALL;
Area: Stress Isometric
Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged
& Current Version
March. 2017
11.00.00.22

Problem:

Following appears with processing a Stress isometric:

OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
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DGN file(s) generated.
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OK
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However when reviewing the folder location, DGN file was not found.

Following dialog may appears when trying to open OPIM:

Warning:
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Error adding path...

Illegal characters in path
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OK
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Or 

Failed to initialize DMSRepositoryProvider - External component has thrown an exception

Why and how to avoid?

Solution:

Answer:  Iso extractor path name was missing from bat scrip. 

Workaround:

Step #1: Close AutoPIPE

Step #2: Open the following file: "isoextractor.bat" from folder location - 

C:\ Program Files (x86)\ Bentley\ AutoPIPE CONNECT v11\ isoextractor

Step #3: Locate "set MS=%basepath%" in file. 

Step #4: On next line below add the following information:

set MS=C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\OpenPlantIsometricsManager V8i\OpenPlantIsometricsManager/

Note: may need to confirm that "OpenPlantIsoExtractor.exe" is located in path above, if not adjust path above as needed. 

Step #5: Save Bat file and close

Step #6: Start AutoPIPE and create a Stress Isometric, DWG or DGN file should now be created in folder location

See Also

Reasons why stress Isometric was blank or does not create a drawing file?

OPIM Stress Isometric Troubleshooting Guide

Bentley AutoPIPE