To Define Spool ID start point in OpenPlant Modeler


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: Settings
Subarea: -
Original Author:Deepak Singh,Bentley Product Advantage Group

To define spool ID start point for piping arrangement in OpenPlant Modeler.

Overview

In OpenPlant Modeler, spool Id constitutes of the SPOOL_PREFIX, defined on the pipeline, and a number at the end that uniquely identifies that spool in that particular pipeline. We can define start point for generation of spool id from desired piping component in proper sequence. This wiki article explain how to define spool id start point for a piping arrangement.

Problem Description

In OpenPlant Modeler, generating spool ids doesn't result proper sequence of spool ids.User requirement is to define a start point for generation of spool id in sequence. As shown in below image, user want to define or start spool id from highlighted pipe in a proper sequence

Steps to Accomplish

  1. Launch OpenPlant Modeler & select your desired project.
  2. From piping task pane, select Place Note command as shown below.

      

  3. Select Pipeline Start Point note from drop down & place to desired piping component from where spool id should start. Refer image below.



  4. From Pipeline Manager, select AutoGenerate Spool Ids as shown below.



  5. Click on Yes in warning dialog as shown below.



  6. Verify result as shown below. Notice spool id start point & sequence as shown below.

See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../22438.how-to-change-numbering-sequences-for-spools-welds-cutid 

See Video

communities.bentley.com/.../273174