Error: XCHG0000: Failed to initialize OpenPlant Isometric data converter 1

Overview

When generate isometric through Auto plant Modeler some times user face following error in AutoCAD command line.

"Error: XCHG0000: Failed to initialize OpenPlant Isometric data converter 1"

Problem Description

User face "Error: XCHG0000: Failed to initialize OpenPlant Isometric data converter 1"  error while generating isometrics, common reason is because :

Case 1: Schema edited incorrectly.

Case 2: The schema location is incorrectly defined in the AP2ECConverter.ini file.

Below steps will help user to overcome this problem.

Steps to Resolve

Case 1:

The above errors mentioned due to wrong entries in schema, by changing project schema with out of box schema this error can be resolved.

1. Navigate to project path.
   For Ex: C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\SAMPLE_METRIC\Config\OpenPlant
   
   
2. Rename the project schemas folder.
   
   
3. Copy out of box schema folder of same unit, paste it on project location.
   For Ex: C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Configurations\Sample Metric\Config\OpenPlant
   
   
4. Open AutoPLANT Modeler generate isometric.

Case 2:

1. Navigate to project path and find the file AP2ECConverter.ini file.
   
   For Ex: C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\SAMPLE_METRIC\Config\OpenPlant
   
   
   
2. Check the schema location in the AP2ECConverter.ini file and verify if the location of the schema is at the same location as mentioned in the file.
   
   For Ex: \%project root%\Config\OpenPlant\schemas
   
   
   
3. If the location is incorrect, change the location directory of the project with the correct location.
   
   
   
4. Open AutoPLANT Modeler, generate isometric.

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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