How to Place Flexible Hose with Flanged Ends


Applies To
Product(s):OpenPlant Modeler
Version(s):08.11.09.XXX (SS5) | 08.11.11.XX (SS6)
Environment:Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Area:Component
Subarea:Data
Original Author:Harpreet Singh, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Background

In default configuration, flexible hose can be placed in OpenPlant Modeler but they have FEMALE_HOSE_END. In this article we will discuss what all changes are required to place flexible hose with flanged ends. Below is the picture depicting the default flexible hose in OpenPlant Modeler.

Steps to Accomplish

  1. Open the spec file in MS-Access. Spec files are generally located in \\WorkspaceRoot\Projects\%Project_Name%\Dataset\Specs Databases.

  2. Open the PIPE table as shown below.



  3. Look for the FLEXIBLE_HOSE in the EC_CLASS_NAME column.



  4. Lets take the 100mm size and make the changes to spec.



  5. Change the END_COND_1 and END_COND_2 to FL.



  6. Add values in FLNG_OD_R and FLNG_OD_M fields.



  7. Add values in FLNG_TH_M & FLNG_TH_R fields.



  8. Save the spec file and verify the result.

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