• Autoplant: Updating component on slip-in flange (redraw component checked), changes its graphics.

    When we are trying to change line number of a line, slip-on flanges are graphics are also changing. This also happens when you update anything in update component, not just line number, as long as you redraw the component, which is most certainly required…
  • Object Enablers

    I am trying to incorporate historical Autoplant files into autocad drawings only to be greeted with half a dozen messages about missing object enablers. the following are missing: AT_Reboids. AT_Cust. arx app for AT_cylinder entity, AT_Cust. arx…
  • Adding A New Descriptive Field To Updateable Component Data - Oracle Database

    What is the procedure to update a new field while in Oracle DB working environment? Regards, Ramesh.P.K.
  • Autoplant in Openplant Modeller

    Hi, I have an Autoplant model dating back to a project in 2003 which I would like to try and utilize on a new project. What is the correct workflow for opening the Autoplant model in openplant modeller? (We do have the .mdb database files that sit beside…
  • Custom fittings collection in AutoPLANT CONNECT

    Just getting our team moved from SELECT to CONNECT... With AutoPLANT SELECT, they had an mdb that had all the fittings our guys used. Is there a place for that with AutoPLANT CONNECT, for the fittings to show up in specs when modeling?
  • OPIM Dimension Text Upside Down

    There is an inconsistent error with OPIM 10070032en where the program rotates dimension text upside down when schema is edited. Sometimes modifying schema there is no issues and sometimes it will cause this error. NOTE: The upside down dimension text…
  • colocacion de sockolets en un tubo curvado

    Saludo cordial para todos. Quisiera saber como se coloca cualtipo de olet (sockolet, thredolet, weldolet etc...) en la curva de un tubo de cualquier diametro. Parece que Autoplant tiene limitaciones en ese tema. Agradeceria muchisimo la…
  • Why don't the latest out-of-box schemas on the latest version of AutoPLANT/OPIM contain a lug bolt still, after years of being a known issue?

    We have begun testing the latest available version of AutoPLANT and OPIM available as of 6/18/2019 (10.0.0.36 and 10.4.0.30, respectively) and are very surprised and disappointed to see that this basic issue has not been resolved. What is the presumably…
  • Exacting the Bill of Material or Isometrics using the Advanced selection options is failing /error

    Hello all , Exacting the Bill of Material or Isometrics using the "Advanced selection in the options" in the Autoplant is failing /error when i am doing through manual selection its working Problem: But when i use the Advanced selection for any…
  • Can not place Autoplant piping component following error appearing at_CADCurrObjectSet_addToDrawing: Execution error.

    While placing the auto plant component following error is appearing Error:at_CADCurrObjectSet_addToDrawing: Execution error. nil After Picking the point to place, the above error is appearing 1) tried (at_pipingsystem_setvariable "DRAW_MODE" "3D…
  • Opening file from Projectwise / Getting error message

    This is coming in particular machine, This is happening after the refresh 3 of Autoplant update. Error message: CAPOdPLDrawing;;Open(); Could not read drawing file. Regards Ananth
  • OPIM - script after converting output from DGN to DWG

    When output ISO to DWG format via OPIM, is it possible to run a script right after conversion? The script will do things like zoom extend, purge, or running a lisp routine. Thanks, Maggie
  • ISOGEN will not produce multiple Weldolets on Pipe Bends.

    I use Advanced Tap Port method and place a tap port, followed by a Weldolet on Pipe Bends. ISOGEN can't compute more than one Weldolet on a Pipe Bend. How do I fix this? Can ISOGEN even create a proper isometric using Pipe Bends? Currently we're using…
  • Cannot place General Wye in AutoPLANT

    AutoPLANT V8i SS4 and SS5 (tested both) AutoCAD 2012 Hi Everyone, It seems like it is not possible to place a General Wye in AutoPLANT. I added them to the CS150 spec, and the placement starts out fine but once you enter the CTR_END measurements…
  • Stub in at bend pipe

    Dear all expert, recently i have a piping project that require stub in connection on bend pipe with large radius about 20m, is this possible with autoplant piping? So can be generated automatically in isogen, i have done any trick but no statisfied result…
  • Creating a custom user support

    I'm looking for a tutorial or some kind of step by step instructions on how to create a custom user support. Any help would be appreciated.
  • Layer Piping orphans

    Some moment 3d elements move to new layer Piping Orphans. What is the reason of this action? How can i recover elements to correct layers?
  • AutoPLANT V8i (SELECTseries 3) Integration Module for AutoCAD 2012...

    I am pleased to announce that the above integration module is now available from SELECT downloads as below. This integration module will allow users to deploy AutoPLANT with the latest version of AutoCAD 2012. This AutoCAD 2012 integration module…
  • AutoPLANT V8i (SELECTseries 3) - the end of stub-in's?

    I have been waiting a long time for this release and was very happy to read that it had been let out. Now, studying the readme files I stumble upon this part of the issues.pdf: "ISOGEN generated drawing shows that a pipe is disconnected when…
  • Lisp or VB Code to Pull or Push Data from DWG or Database to AutoPLANT Components

    I have an odd request. Is there a lisp or vb code that enables the user to push or pull data from the dwg or db against AutoPLANT objects? I want to have the ability to change my color of the pipe based off of some values that i have stores in the piping…
  • Re: Fusion weld joint

    This is actually handled by the joints.ini file located in the project under the "%Project root%\Config\modules". Located in the file are sections that handle how which connection is given an as option for what components. Below, you can see the section…
  • Re: what is the best way to get back database?

    Thanks Joey for your response. But actually what happen , we need 2D output of 3D model.So,we use drawing flattener tool.While proceeding with this tool we came across the "violation error''.To solve this ,we set the NEXT_GROUP_CODE in that AutoCAD…
  • Error TopWorks when generating ISOGEN (Proj. upgraded from xm to V8i)

    I've upgraded my project from a XM version to a V8i SS3 version. I used connectivity checker and database clean-up, but still getting error when generating an iso. It seems it can't connect the Topworks to the valve. I've erased the Topworks and placed…
  • AutoPLANT V8i (SELECTseries 3) "Refresh" Release ReadMe's...

    The ReadMe files for the recent AutoPLANT V8i (SELECTseries 3) "Refresh" Release are now available for download from the Files section of this forum. Thanks. Chris
  • Bentley Piping Database Error

    When I load a certain Piping model, I am getting the error message: Database Error ATDB: SQL Error State: 07002, Native Error Code: -3010, ODBC Error: [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Too few parameters. Expected 1 and…