Overview

In Specification Generator, to Add Custom description in a field to Populate in OpenPlant Modeler

Problem Description

With the use of Specification generator, in a particular section user tried to add specific text under a field and wanted to get it mapped in OpenPlant Modeler property. Below steps resolve the matter by adding it correctly in OpenPlant Specification Generator. 

Steps to Resolve

1. Launch Specification Generator.
   
   
2. Select Project say OPModeler_Imperial here
   
   
3. Open Spec Ex-OPM.
   
   
4. Go to Section “PIPE”.
   
   
5. If user wanted to use their own description builder then they can modify the description field ONLY using this description builder. Here user have an option to select existing Fields (with << >> sign) & also enter common remarks within brackets [xxx]. See below value selected.
   
   Values should be valid based on format described - <<MATERIAL>><<NOTES>><<MAX_LENGTH>>[Test]
   
   
   
   
6. See after changes made. 
   
   
   
   
7. Save Spec.
   
   
8. Launch OpenPlant Modeler
   
   
9. Place a pipe and verify results. 
   
   

Still a Problem?

If above problem still persist, then please create a Service Request and contact the Bentley Product Advantage group.  Please include a list of all relevant details to get in depth analysis for a solution or workaround. 

See Also

Check Help File Menu using key word – Description

http://communities.bentley.com/products/plant/design___engineering/w/plant_design_and_engineering__wiki/13028.openplant-specification-generator

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