• 3D Cable Solid Problem

    Hi, when I visualize a cable successfully connected it showed me a correct route, but when I create a 3d cable solid the cable doesn't follow the same route. The cable go throught raceway and came back.
  • 3dclip

    Hi All, If you open a drawing that has been created in AutoCAD (DWG), that has viewports, how do change (move) the cutting plane? In AutoCAD you enter the windows and then with the 3dclip command you move the planes up and down. What is the…
  • Supports Development in OPM

    Hi Gents Where I can find the help or manual for the development on OPM, specially for "Supports" module, because I want make some dummy in the pipe line and make them show a MTO in ISO drawings. the dummy can include the pipe shoe type, line guide…
  • Navis file Creation in Autoplant 3D

    Hi All, While Creating Nwd file in Navis Works with Autoplant 3D Models file, Pipe are displaying as boxes. We have changed the options DWG Version and display type still we are getting same issue. Auto Plant Version : SS3 Thanks & Regards, …
  • 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…
  • Release Announcement – “Refresh 2” for AutoPLANT V8i (SELECTseries 8) release

    We are pleased to announce the “Refresh 2” release of AutoPLANT V8 i (SELECTseries 8). This update is a single installer that is available as “Prerequisites and Common Tools for AutoPLANT Applications v8i x64 (version 08.11.13.245)” and can be downloaded…
  • AutoPLANT Modeler V8i (SELECTseries 8) “Refresh” is LIVE

    Hello, It is our pleasure to announce the Refresh release for AutoPLANT Modeler V8i (SELECTseries 8) Version 08.11.13.211 (64 bit) which is available for download through the Bentley Software Fulfillment site. The related products released with…
  • Adding a new Vessel/Tank types to OpenPlant Modeler equipment list

    Hello, Bentley team! I have a question about custom equipment in OpenPlant Modeler. How can I add a new equipment geometrical types( like cubic tanks) to already existing equipment in OpenPlant Modeler or even create a brand new custom equipment model…
  • Release Announcement - AutoPLANT V8i (SELECTseries 8) is LIVE now

    Hello, The new AutoPLANT V8i (SELECTseries 8) 64-bit release is now available for downloaded from the Bentley Software Fulfillment site. The released AutoPLANT V8i (SELECTseries 8) Version 08.11.13.129 products are: Pre-Requisites and Common…
  • BRCM not doing vertical duct bank bends (depth changes)

    I cannot seem to get BRCM to successfully do a standard 30 deg or 45 deg vertical depth change bend. it just doesn't seem to accept a vertical change when i draw the bank out, any help would be greatly appreciated. running version 08.11.08.09 Thanks…
  • OpenPlant Special Interest Group (SIG) Virtual Meeting - March 24

    Please join Bentley's Ari Rantasalo and Peter Alspaugh online March 24 at 10:30 a.m. EDT for the next OpenPlant Special Interest Group meeting. Discussion will cover the OpenPlant Support Engineering Overview and how to: Use OpenPlant Modeler 3D…
  • AutoPLANT v8i Modeler SS7, Insulation Color, COMPPROP.ebs

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of setting the color of my insulation in my compprop.ebs? I’m looking to set it to bylayer (not force the color) and to match the piping layer color I have set (bylayer as well). I am…
  • AutoPLANT Plant Design (Imperial): Final Plant virtual class for 2015.

    AutoPLANT Plant Design (Imperial) December 15-18, 2015 Ashutosh Ojha This course is designed for the piping designer or drafter new to the AutoPLANT 3D Plant Design applications. Using the Administrator utility the user will create a new project…
  • Featured LEARNing: Dennis Roberts leads two intensive AutoPLANT virtual classes - April 7-10 and April 13-17, 2015

    AutoPLANT Plant Design (Imperial) AutoPLANT Dennis Roberts April 7 -10, 2015 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (32 hours total) This course is designed for the piping designer or drafter new to the AutoPLANT 3D Plant Design applications. An introduction to specifications…
  • OpenPlant Modeler V8i Nozzle Manager

    I'm currently working through the OpenPlant Modeler Fundamentals and when I try to add nozzles to equipment they appear but are attached at the flange face not at the branch end. If I then increase the length of nozzle, they just project further into…
  • 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.
  • OpenPlant SELECT Series 5 Refresh Release

    It is my great pleasure to announce that a refresh of the OpenPlant V8 i (SELECTseries 5) products listed below are now available live on Bentley SELECT http://selectservices.bentley.com/ under the Plant Design & Engineering Product Line in the ' Select…
  • OP Symbology Equipment

    Good day, I was trying to modify the above Named Expression of OpenPlantmodeler.dgnlib, when I noticed the out of the box does not work properly. The supplied expression is: "BY_LEVEL_AND_TEMPLATE:" & "Equipment:" & "OpenPlant\Equipment\" & IIF…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • XM - Final.ddf settings not being applied to Iso

    Hi, I'm having a strange issue with Final.ddf settings not being applied to the final Iso. Problems include everything coming out all on one layer, and component settings such as elbow=square are not being reflected in the final output. The .fls files…
  • Can't use shortcut menu.

    i don't know why but my right click short cut menu with erase,move,copy and etc won't pop up and after changing the variable on "shortcutmenu" doesn't do anything and it's driving me crazy. you get used to something that works for you and when it doesn…
  • PlantSpace Design Series Raceway

    Just started using PlantSpace Design Series XM 08.09.04.17. I like some of the new changes in Raceway, like the ladder cable tray, however my horizontal and vertical fittings doesn't draw with "rungs" like the straight sections of tray. This makes for…
  • SHP_FLD in SpecGen XM Edition

    Hello All, I was wondering if there is a way to edit the SHP_FLD field in SpecGen XM. Something similar to Edit Catalog. Thanks
  • 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…