AutoPLANT Modeler - Component Copy Preferences

Hi,

I'm triying to used the Component Copy Preferences. First thing I'd like to know is how this feature should be used?

Next thing is that AutoCAD crashed when trying to change the Apply To Fields... Am I the only one?

Thanks,

Stephane

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  • Hello Stephane,

    Please see below steps from the help file.

    Components may be copied in PIPING and ISOMETRICS using AutoCAD’s COPY command. The Setup > Component Copy Preferences option enables you to establish rules that define how copied components are updated. When using AutoCAD’s COPY command, key properties, such as Line Number, may need to be updated depending on where the component is copied and the intended use at the new location. The Component Copy Preferences dialog controls whether updates are performed manually or automatically, and enables you to select and define how component properties are updated.

    These preferences are saved locally by project, which means each user may setup their own component copy preferences. The configured preferences will appear as the default for every model created using the project in which they were defined. 

    Click on an area of the dialog below for more information.

    When copying components, do NOT use the COPYCLIP command on AutoCAD’s toolbar or the Edit/Copy menu selection. These commands are related to OLE functions that are not supported. Instead, type COPY (or CP) at the command line, then select the desired component(s) in the model.

    It is important to distinguish between the Component Copy Preferences command and the Component Update Preferences. The former specifies the fields that are updated (either manually or automatically) after a component or group of components is copied using AutoCAD’s COPY function. The latter is associated with updating component drawing database information with the Database Tools > Update Components command. These two functions are separate commands.

    Could you please let us know exact steps you are using when you get the error. Also, confirm AutoPLANT and AutoCAD version you are using.

    Regards

    Dinesh Solanki



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  • Hello Stephane,

    Please see below steps from the help file.

    Components may be copied in PIPING and ISOMETRICS using AutoCAD’s COPY command. The Setup > Component Copy Preferences option enables you to establish rules that define how copied components are updated. When using AutoCAD’s COPY command, key properties, such as Line Number, may need to be updated depending on where the component is copied and the intended use at the new location. The Component Copy Preferences dialog controls whether updates are performed manually or automatically, and enables you to select and define how component properties are updated.

    These preferences are saved locally by project, which means each user may setup their own component copy preferences. The configured preferences will appear as the default for every model created using the project in which they were defined. 

    Click on an area of the dialog below for more information.

    When copying components, do NOT use the COPYCLIP command on AutoCAD’s toolbar or the Edit/Copy menu selection. These commands are related to OLE functions that are not supported. Instead, type COPY (or CP) at the command line, then select the desired component(s) in the model.

    It is important to distinguish between the Component Copy Preferences command and the Component Update Preferences. The former specifies the fields that are updated (either manually or automatically) after a component or group of components is copied using AutoCAD’s COPY function. The latter is associated with updating component drawing database information with the Database Tools > Update Components command. These two functions are separate commands.

    Could you please let us know exact steps you are using when you get the error. Also, confirm AutoPLANT and AutoCAD version you are using.

    Regards

    Dinesh Solanki



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