To show Gridlines information in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

Background

In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, Gridlines are required by user to have some reference to set it from some structural element to Pipeline. It can be output as Co-ordinate label as plant co-ordinates or using column graphical representation on a pipeline or BOTH information can be shown. However in below steps, use of Gridlines.txt and co-ordinates labels on isometrics drawing can be described. Graphical interpretation and reference dimension can be used in latest OPIM version and can be discussed later. Grids can be placed in two ways in OpenPlant Modeler, and can be later fill up the values in gridlines.txt with specific Format LINE & LINESET.

A. Using LINE, which specifies single line at uneven distance.

B. Using LINESET, which specifies a set of equidistant lines. 

A detailed explanation can be found in below steps. 

OpenPlant Modeler - OpenPlant Isometrics Manager

Steps to Accomplish

A.    Gridlines using LINE at uneven distance. 

1. In Open Plant Modeler, create grid lines for referencing the column. See image below.
   
   
   
   
2. Uneven Grids has been placed in modeler. User may refer the Grids if they have some specified format.
   
   
3. Route a pipeline within the grids.
   
   
4. Create an iso Sheet and Publish I model.
   
   
5. Launch OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.
   
   
6. Select ‘Configuration’ Option.
   
   
7. From ‘Isometric Configuration’ dialog, under ‘Advanced’ Node, click on Explore Style option. 
   
   
   
   
8. For any Style, under Config folder, select Style.cfg file.
   
   
9. Check for Variable IE_COORD_OUTPUT = 1 for showing co-ordinate label in Plant coordinates. 
   
   
   
   
10. Save & Close file.
    
    
11. From Config Folder, Open Gridlines.txt to set the Line and co-ordinates as per the Grid placed in OpenPlant Modeler.
    
    Note - For Gridlines.txt file, user can navigate the corresponding project folder. See below path shown for default project.
    
    %Project Root%\WorkSpace\Projects\OPModeler_Metric\DataSet\Isometrics\Styles\IFC\config
    
    
12. In above image Grid A1 defines the ACS which is -40000, 0, 0. Set Subsequent values with reference to this ACS in gridlines.txt file. See image below.
    
    
    

    Where,

    GRID ABC – GRID starts a grid definition, ABC set as a name of grid.

    ACS     -40000 0 0 0,

    ACS is local co-ordinate system, -40000, 0, 0 is the origin at Grid A1,
            Note – Check Section C below, on setting the Grids Coordinate

    LINE A N 0 0 0 -7000 (LINE   <name> <direction> <start point> <length>)

    LINE specifies a single gridline

    <A>           the name of the gridline.

    <N>           the direction of the gridlines, either N or E (North or East)

    <0, 0, 0>   the start point of the gridline.

    <-7000>    the length of the gridline.

13. Save & Close the file. 
    
    
14. Generate Isometrics and verify results. See image below: 
    
    
    
    
15. Notice Column 2-A & 3-B gives the information of nearest intersection grid located in OpenPlant Modeler. As shown in image under step1.

B.    Gridlines using LINESET, which specifies a set of equidistant lines

1. In Open Plant Modeler, create lines for referencing the column. See image below.
   
   
   
   
2. A uniform equidistant grids has been placed in OpenPlant Modeler.
   
   
3. Repeat step 3 to step 11 mentioned in above section.
   
   
4. In above image Grid A1 defines the ACS which is 0, 0, 0. Set subsequent values with reference to this ACS in gridlines.txt file. See image below.
   
   
   

   Where,

   GRID Building_B – GRID starts a grid definition, Building_B set as a name of grid.

   ACS     0 0 0  0,

   ACS is local co-ordinate system, 0, 0, 0 is the origin at Grid A1,
   Note – Check Section C below, on setting the Grids Coordinate

   LINESET A    N   0 0 0   -7000  9  1500

   (LINE   <name> <direction> <start point> <length><Count> <Offset>)

   LINE specifies a single gridline

   <A>           the name of the gridline.
   Note -If the first character is a digit the LINESET starts from 1 else from A

   <N>           the direction of the gridlines, either N or E (North or East)

   <0, 0, 0>   the start point of the gridline.

   <-7000>    the length of the gridline.

   <9>            Grid count.

           <1500>      the Offset distance between Grids.

5. Save & Close the file.
   
   
6.  Generate Isometrics and verify results. See image below: 
   
   
   
   
7. Also If the first character is a numeric one then results would be different. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
8. Also Check Setting Grid lines in OpenPlant Modeler as described below for additional help. 

Setting Grid line ACS in OpenPlant Modeler

Like discussed above, user can either import the grid files for reference or can create a Grid for reference. For Grids to be placed in Modeler, user can move the grids as per real column reference. See below steps to achieve.

1. In OpenPlant Modeler, place lines for Grids in any pattern Even/Uneven like discussed above. It could be any co-ordinate value initially.
   
   
2. Check ACS co-ordinate to assign from column reference drawing. Say 40000, 0, 0 is to set on A-1
   
   
3. Check the Current location of Grid modeled in OpenPlant Modeler.
   
   
4. To check the co-ordinate, use click both left & right mouse click at one instance. It will display the co-ordinate in message center. See message below.
   
   
   
   
5. From Main menu, select ‘Utility’ option and click on Key-in.
   
   
   
   
6. Select whole grid and using right mouse click select ‘Move’ command. 
   
   
   
   
7. Click on A-1 intersection to move and in Key-in Dialog box type xy=40000,0,0 and press ENTER.
   
   
   
   
8. Do a right mouse click to release the command.
   
   
9. The co-ordinates has been moved and set to desired value. 
   
   

AutoPLANT Modeler - OpenPlant Isometrics Manager

Steps to Accomplish

A.    Gridlines using LINE at uneven distance. 

1. Open AutoPLANT Modeler, Draw grid lines for referencing the column. See image below.
   
   
   
   
2. Uneven Grids has been placed in above Image. User may refer the Grids if they have some specified format.
   
   
3. Route a pipeline within the grids.
   
   
4. Define grid location in "Gridline.txt" file. Located on project path
   Ex:  C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\SAMPLE_METRIC\Config\OpenPlant\Isometrics\styles\IFC\config
   
   
   
   Where,
   
   GRID Building_A – GRID starts a grid definition, Building_A set as a name of grid.
   
   ACS     5000 7000  0 0,
   ACS is local co-ordinate system, 5000, 7000, 0 is the origin at Grid A1,
   
   LINE A N 0 0 0 -7000 (LINE   <name> <direction> <start point> <length>)
   LINE specifies a single gridline
   <A>           the name of the gridline.
   
   <N>           the direction of the gridlines, either N or E (North or East)
   
   <0, 0, 0>   the start point of the gridline.
   
   <-7000>    the length of the gridline
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Save the 'Gridline.txt' file.
   
   
6. Launch OpenPlant Isometrics Manager through Project Administrator.
   
   
7. Select ‘Configuration’ Option.
   
   
8. From ‘Isometric Configuration’ dialog, under ‘Advanced’ Node, click on Explore Style option.
   
   
   
9. For any Style, under Config folder, select 'Style.cfg' file.
   
   
10. Check for Variable IE_COORD_OUTPUT = 3 for showing co-ordinate label in Plant coordinates.
    
    
    
    
11. Save & Close file.
12. Generate isometric to review the result.
    
        
    
    Refer below some examples for gridlines.
    
    

See Also

Check similar helpful link below:

http://communities.bentley.com/products/plant/design___engineering/w/plant_design_and_engineering__wiki/14193.grid-lines-openplant-isometrics-manager

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