File / Paper Settings

 

File Format

  
The file format can be toggled between DGN and DWG on the Isometric Management tab of the Isometrics Configuration tool.

1. 1. Open the Isometrics Configuration tool

   2. From the Isometric Configuration dialog:

1. 1. 1. Select the Isometric Management tab

      2. Isometric Output Format – Select the desired file type

Seed File – Opening

Each Isometric Style includes a seed file (template file) that is used to set paper size, drawing area, etc.

Many sections of this document require the modification of the seed file. To avoid repetition, sections requiring seed file modifications will refer to this section of the document.  

1. 1. Open the Isometrics Configuration tool

   2. From the Isometric Configuration dialog: 

1. 1. 1. Select the Isometrics Style tab
      2. Style – Select the relevant style from the dropdown
      3. Select Advanced from the left pane
      4. Click Open Seed File

Seed File – Name and Location

The name and location of the seed file is defined in the IsoProj.cfg file. The default location for this file is C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\{project}\Config\OpenPLANT\Isometrics 

From Windows Explorer:

1. Browse to C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\{project}\Config\ OpenPLANT\Isometrics

2. Open the IsoProj.cfg file using Notepad or other text editor

From Notepad:

1. Find IE_SEEDFILE = $(IE_CONF)isoseed.dgn

2. Change the name of the seed file as requiredSave and Close the IsoProj.cfg file

Save and Close the IsoProj.cfg file

Note:     The seed file must be a DGN file, regardless of the file format of the isometric drawing.

It is best practice not to use hard coded file paths. Instead, use $(macro) definitions to specify alternate location of the configuration folder

Sheet Size

 
The sheet size of the Isometric drawing is determined by the seed file. The sheet size will be determined by the size of the drawing frame (border). Use the steps below to change the sheet size.

Open the Seed File

From Isometrics Manager:

1. 1. Use Microstation graphic command to scale or redraw the drawing frame
      

Note:     Do not change the drawing units of the seed file. Doing so may make the cell libraries unusable.

Drawing Area

 The allowable area for the placement of graphic components is defined in the seed file. Use the steps below to change the size of the drawing area. 

1. Open the Seed File

 

2. From Isometrics Manager:

 

a. Select IsoExtractor > Set Isometric Window Extent from the menu

 

A rectangular box is drawn to show the current setting for the drawing area

 

3. From the Set Isometric Window Area dialog:

 

a. Click Change

 

4. From Isometrics Manager:

 

a. Click and Drag to define the new drawing area

 

5. From the Set Isometric Window Area dialog:

 

a. Click Close

 

6. Close Isometrics Manager

 

Drawing Units

  The design units of the seed file is millimeters, whether the project is imperial, metric or mixed metric. The design units of the seed file should not be changed. The units displayed for dimensions, coordinates and the bill of materials are controlled independently of the seed file. 

Note:     Do not change the drawing units of the seed file. Doing so may make the cell libraries unusable.

See Also

User may also refer the sub article by expanding this wiki for case to case basis and with real time use for easy references.

Still a Problem

If there is still some problem with modifying cells then please create a Service Request and contact Bentley Product Advantage group along with the list of all relevant details to get in depth analysis and for possible solution or workarounds. 

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