• Does anyone knows if the Bentley Plantflow pressure drop calculations software is incorporated in AutoPlant or other Bentley software?

    I am looking for a software that can generate pressure drop calculations for networks importing data from 3D piping CAD software directly, not using PCF files. I found a Bentley Plantflow brochure, but it seems is not longer provided. Does AutoPlant or…
  • How to add custom attributes table in Autoplant

    Hi, How to add custom attributes table in auto plant modeling like below
  • i am unable open two models in Auto Plant 3D?

    Hi All, I am unable to open two models in Auto Plant 3D. I am able open in Auto Cad, But while opening in Auto Plant i am getting " Loading the Auto Plant CAD Engine ARX Application ” pop-up window, after that Auto plant application is shutting…
  • Capturing the AutoPLANT model name when extracting an iso with OPIM

    Hi there, I'm looking for a way to grab the AutoPLANT model name that the iso was extracted from when using OPIM, and placing that value into the iso as text similar to the txt2node & node2da methods. Thanks, Tyler
  • COG calculation in AutoPLANT

    Recently, I was asked to calculate central weight point of whole model and I did a search on it. It looks like Isogen have ability to do it but involve a whole bunch of setup and is by line. Another page is directing me to convert the whole model to 3D…
  • What 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.
  • Spec Gen writing back to the Catalog

    When i open a spec to edit it rewrites a table in the catalog. Is this supposed to happen.
  • Secondary Pipe Supports in Bentley Autoplant Piping

    Hi, Can anyone tell me how to show secondary strucutural supports in Bentley Autoplant Piping? Like we show 'U' bolts in 3D model and it is also appearing in bill of material list in isometric drawing.
  • Switching SQL servers and migrating AutoPLANT databases

    We have a SQL server that need to be decommissioned and now have a new server running that we want to copy or migrate databases. Is there documentation on switching SQL servers (both 2005) and migrating AutoPLANT databases? Also, is there information…
  • Re: Xrefs causing crashes

    Hello, I am curious as to the exact procedure you followed when upgrading. Did you upgrade both the project (via Project Administrator) and the individual models (via Relatioship Manager). The exact process is outlined in the article below: communities…
  • 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…
  • 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.
  • 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…
  • Re: No records in catalog

    Normally, this is becuase the catalog was not created using Bentley tools. When the catalog editor creates a catalog, it inserts not only the tables for each component type, but also makes an entry into a table called CatalogTables, which is presumably…
  • Paying for content...

    We have recently received enquiries relating to the availability of AutoPLANT P&ID "content" that adheres to the API (American Petroleum Industry) standards and this has sparked some discussion within Bentley. For Bentley to “republish” standards organisation…
  • AutoPlant ProjectWise Integration security

    Can an autoplant project settings be changed in the project administrator application by a user other than the projectwise administrator which enabled the projectwise integration? David
  • Violation Error

    Hello to everyone, We came across the violation error while doing Equipment & Piping modelling through Autoplant with AutoCAD 2010.That violation error was related to database.We solve it but by solving,we lost our drawing's databse.So,what is the…
  • Conceptual or Test models in AutoPLANT Project

    Looking for methods, ideas or best practices. In an AutoPLANT V8i project, how do you handle multiple versions or conceptual versions of a design? Scenario: Routing pipe; need to have 2 or more different routings to present for review to decide…
  • How to use Object enabler?

    I have installed Object enabler downloaded from Bentley site but I am unable to see Autoplant objects in ‘Autodesk design review’ or ‘3DMax’ which is very frustrating. What is the method of using object enabler? I am using Win7 32 bit, Autoplant V8i…
  • Re: isometric misc attachment reference dimension custom form

    Hi there, I believe you can do this if you change the file ATTINPUT.EBS found at C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\Plant V8i\Modules\Base\common. If you open this file using either a text editor (notepad etc.) or the AutoPLANT Script Editor tool, you…
  • Autoplant 2004 to Autoplant V8i

    Are there any major advantages in moving from AP2004 to V8i except that it can work with newer Autocad than 2004? Is catalouge and spec.management, adding new parts in catalouge, or project management radically advanced and easy in V8i?
  • Re: Error : Unable to Save ..... , its being accessed by another session.

    I had this issue previously, and the only solution I found was to delete the AutoCAD user files for the user and allow them to regenerate. I would try deleting the following folders: C:\Users\jdwolf\AppData\Local\Autodesk\ AutoCAD 2012 - English…
  • AutoPLANT SS4, Slow Performance

    Seeing a decrease in performance with SS4 (32 or x64). Example, deleting a system in Piping (800 components) use to take 10seconds. Now taking 2+minutes. Told it has something to do with ODBC Drivers and slower queries. Anyone else experiencing? Configuration…
  • AutoPLANT Selections Dialog

    Is there a way to use the AutoPLANT Selections tool to delete or move components in AutoPLANT Plant Design (3D)?