• 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…
  • 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…
  • Re: Port3D table not populating

    I took those tables out of replication and deleted the field connected with that, and it is working, but now poses a new problem. Every single time you save it runs through exporting all the port data. I did this in a model with almost 9,000 records,…
  • 3D Conduit Modeling

    We have been drawing conduit diagrammatically, (i.e. showing it's connection on each end and general routing between points) for years now. The electrical contractor is responsible, with current field conditions, to run the conduits, buy the necessary…
  • OPPID Tag number

    Hi, I'm new to OPPID and trying to setup a tag number for equipment. I want to do a tag number that is XXX-XXX-XXX where the first is "area", second is "Device type code" and the third is a running number based on the first two. so tag number could…
  • AT_WAFER_BOLT?

    What is AT_WAFER_BOLT? It is not in our specs and it keeps reappearing in our piping databases and iso's. The long descriptions somewhat resembles what we had in the spec many months ago, but nowhere can similar descriptions be found in any spec now.…
  • 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…
  • PlantSpace Design Series - Place Piping by Spec or Cat

    All, I appologize if this is somewhere else but i looked and can not find anything. I have recently been charged with designing/drawing the piping for a new water treatment plant. Unfortunatly the gentleman that knew this stuff has left our firm, hence…
  • 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)?
  • instrument line types

    I am trying to find out how to shorten the spacing between blocks that are inserted at a set distance on instrument line types, like a pneumatic line. I have found the At_PID.LIN but am unsure where the distance value is located so I can alter to my preference…
  • Next Relese of OpenPlant Modeler

    Has a date been set for the next release of OpenPlant Modeler and is there any infomation as to what may be changing?
  • Open plant Piping mductile.mdb

    Has anyone had issues with Flanges not showing up correctly using the mductile.mdb. The first flange of a fittings is correct. The second flange is backwards and offset. Is there a fix? Thanks John
  • Port3D table not populating

    As per Bentley instructions I went to the config.ini file and under the [Piping.SysPref] section I switched the Save_PortData variable from 0 to 1 so we could get X/Y/Z locations of instruments in our piping models. After I made the change, the table…
  • Problem inserting symbol after creation using Autoplant V8I 64bit

    I have followed the steps and taken the existing gate valve symbol to modify and elongate it into a different symbol. I went through the necessary steps and when I insert from symbol manager into the PID it doesn't fully trim the process lines out of…
  • AutoPLANT Piping 2D to 3D Viewer

    When in a Pipe Model we are trying to use the 2D to 3D tool, but whenever I try to hit the View tab next to teh Values tab I get the following error message: Drawing Viewer For a drawing to be successfully displayed the MX Control must be registered…
  • Component Preferences Error

    I am getting an error on a project when I try to load component preferences in Piping I get: Component Preferences: Object variable or with block variable not set I know i've seen this before and corrected it, but for the life of me I…
  • Component Preferences not showing

    This is what I am getting when I load my component preferences in only 1 project that we have. CompPref.ini looks fine, so i'm not quite sure what is causing this. I'm not getting any error messages.
  • PlantSpace AutoIso Command Line for New Options

    The latest PlantSpace AutoIso included some new options (Continuing Components, Export Repad..) but can't find any information on them, Help file date 2007. Are there command line option switches that match these new options and if so what are they?
  • Design Series XM Equipment Modeler

    Greetings all. I am currently running Design Series XM and trying to place a pump using Equipment Modeler. I have worked out some issues with the rule file (pnoz.r) and the eqp_ater_user.dat file. Some fields were missing in the dialog box and I add…
  • Unknown command "AT_WORKAREA"

    We are working an AutoPLANT (XM on top of AutoCAD 2004) project and met below error messages: Command: AT_WORKAREA *Invalid* Unknown command "AT_WORKAREA". Press F1 for help. Unknown command "AT_WORKAREA". Press F1 for help. 0.000000 The RWA x-refs…
  • Autoplant spec problem

    I am not able to insert butt welded elbow for cs 150 rating for 1-1/2" elbow ..? it always take sw elbow by default ..? i have tried to edit spec but not able to do that ..? can anybody help me out ..? thanks in advance ..! regards …
  • AutoCAD and AutoPLANT V8i

    I know AutoPLANT V8i is compatable with AutoCAD 2009, but is it compatable with AutoCAD 2010? Specifically, I need to know about Plant Design and P&ID. I ask because I saw a notice that PW v81 select1 release will be AutoCAD 2010 compatable, and it would…
  • OpenPlant Modeler Administrator Training - Complaint

    Just wondering if any else is running into this problem. We have been using OpenPlant Modeler SS3 and SS5 for sometime now and are very unsatisfied with the out of the box components and pipes. They work ok and we can get but, we feel we are under…
  • Project File Assembly text

    Hi, I have recently started to work on a project and have the following type of difficulty: All other project personell are able to open the project PI diagrams in Bentley OpenPlant PowerPID and they work fine. When I open the same file the instrumentation…