Applies To
Product(s):	OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
Version(s):	08.11.09.XXX (SS5) | 08.11.11.XXX (SS6)
Environment:	Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Area:	Settings/Attributes
Subarea:	Configuring the BOM and Reports
Original Author:	Justinas Lipnickas, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Background

Adding a custom property to the OpenPlant Modeler component, and getting that property to display in the Bill Of Material of the generated Isometrics.

Steps to Accomplish

1. In class Editor, Open OpenPlant_3D.01.07.ecschema, which by default is located at this path:
   
   C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\WorkSpace\Projects\[...Project Name...]\DataSet\Schemas
   
   
2. Locate the class you will be editing (PIPE_ELBOW in this sample) and add a new property in the Properties tab. If required, map it to the Catalog data, have it calculated by using appropriate Custom Attributes on the property;
   
   
   
   The easiest way is to copy and edit most similar property with all custom attributes. In this example I have copied DESIGN_LENGTH_CENTER_TO_OUTLET_END property.
   
   
3. Save all changes and verify the results
   
   
   
   
   
4. Supplement same schema with the Supplemental Isometrics Isoextractor schema. To Supplement it, use right click mouse on OpenPlant_3D Schema and Click on "Supplement Schema" option. See image below
   
   
   
   
5. Navigate to project folder to select Isoextractor schema mentioned in steps 3.
   
   
   
   Note - Supplementing Schema would facilitate user to define its specific Custom attributes to it, which relates its functionality and should be controlled through particular file only. 
   
   
6. Select Pipe Elbow class again, in Class tab scroll down to find "Specific BOM Labels" Custom Attribute. It is already present for the PIPE_ELBOW class. If it not already added to the class you're modifying, right on a class go to Custom Attribute>Add/Remove and add it. Alternatively, you can copy this custom attribute from lets say PIPE_ELBOW to your class.
   
   
7. In the Custom Attribute, right click and select Add Element, enter the name and the value of the item. See images below: 
   
   
   
   
8. Save and close the schema. Go to Project workspace,
   
   C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\WorkSpace\Projects\[...Project Name...]\DataSet\Isometrics\Styles\[...Style name...]\Config
   
   open report.def file and add desired property to the Material list:
   
   REPORT = SHP
        # this to include only shop material
       INCLUDE = IE_FIELD = 0
       EXCLUDE = IE_TYPE = CT_WELD
   
       COLUMN = 3: R : PARTID
       COLUMN = 19: C : QUANTITY
       COLUMN = 6: R : SIZE1
       COLUMN = 10: R : SIZE2
       COLUMN = 6: RA1 : DRY_WEIGHT
       COLUMN = 3: L :"kg"
       COLUMN = 10: R : CENTER_POINT
       COLUMN = 3: L :
       COLUMN = 80: W : IE_DESCRIPT
   
       GROUP  = PARTID
       SORT   = PARTID:N
       SEP    = @  
       SORTHEADERS = 1
   
       TEXT = @ ----------------------------------------------------------
       TEXT = @                       Shop Materials
       TEXT = @ ----------------------------------------------------------
       Write =
   
   END

9. You should now be able to see your custom property in the BOM of your generated Isometrics. 
   
   

See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../12642.configuring-the-bom-and-reports

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