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. 

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