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    Structural Modeling Components Initialization Error in OpenPlant Modeler

    Applies To 
    Product(s): OpenPlant Modeler
    Version(s): 08.11.11.87(SS6) & Higher
    Environment:  Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
    Area:  Structural Modeling Component
    Subarea:  Initialization
    Original Author: Rahul Kumar, Bentley Product Advantage Group

    Overview

    To fix “Structural Modeling Components Initialization Error” in OpenPlant Modeler. 

    Case I - Problem Description

    With latest version from 08.11.11.87 & above, there is a new tab called “Structural”. While selecting “Structural” option, it sometimes gives below message as “Structural Modeling Components Initialization Error” along with below details. See image below.

    See Message below:
    The structural Property Catalog could not be initialized. This is a serious error and prevents the structural Modeling Components tools from being properly initialized.The SPC server may need to be restarted. If restarting your session does not resolve the issue, please check that the ‘Bentley Property Catalog Service’ is running under Windows Services. You may need to manually start the service or reboot your computer.

    The SPC Connect returned a null CatalogManager.

    Reason

    This is happening because of missing SpcServer which may not have installed in system. User may download it from the Bentley Downloads folder which appears while installing OpenPlant Modeler in the system. See below step to resolve this issue.

    Steps to Resolve

    1. Go to BentleyDownloads folder. Check below default path which has been set while installation.

      (C:\BentleyDownloads\OpenPlantModeler_08.11.11.96)

    2. Check for SpcServer.msi file. Right click on it and click on Install.



      Note - If it is already installed and not working, then remove it and install it again. 

    3. Check on License Agreement option ON, and click on Install. See image below. 



    4. Once installation gets finished, it will allow user to use the structural tab feature.

    5. Launch OpenPlant Modeler & verify results. See image below. 

    Case II - Problem Description

    Below error message appears on selecting any tool in Structural placement tool except grid lines tool. In user's case it happened only when OpenPlant Modeler was launched through ProjectWise managed workspace.

    Reason

    This is happening because SMC_AUTOINITIALIZATION variable is set to 1 in configuration block as shown below.

    Steps to Resolve

    1. Login to ProjectWise datasource.

    2. Open Project configuration block.



    3. In the configuration dialog select SMC_AUTOINITIALIZATION variable and click Modify button.



    4. Check ON "Inactive" option and click OK.



    5. Apply the changes and verify result.

    Case III - Problem Description

    Below error message appears on selecting any tool in Structural placement tool except grid lines tool. In user's case it happened only when OpenPlant Modeler was launched through ProjectWise managed workspace.

    Reason

    This error generally occurs due to incorrect installation of SpcServer.msi file. Refer below Screenshot for location of installation file.

    Steps to Resolve

    1. Go to Above Path and Repair SpcCatalog.msi file by double clicking setup file and select repair.



    2.  Launch OpenPlant Modeler and verify results



    Still A Problem?

    If above problem still persist, 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. 

    See Also

    Errors, Logs, Messages, Crashes - OpenPlant Modeler
    Applies To Product(s): OpenPlant Modeler Version(s): 08.11.09.XXX (SS5) | 08.11.11.XXX (SS6) Environment: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit) Area: - Subarea: - Original…
    Last edited over 4 years ago in OpenPlant | AutoPLANT > OpenPlant | AutoPLANT Wiki

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    Bentley's Product advantage Group requests that you please confine any comments you have on this Wiki entry to this "Comments or Corrections?" section. THANK YOU!

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    • Rahul Kumar Created by Bentley Colleague Rahul Kumar
    • When: Thu, Jul 7 2016 4:38 PM
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    • When: Thu, Jun 21 2018 7:12 AM
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