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    How to Change the Support Symbol for Generated Isometric Drawing

    Applies To 
    Product(s):  AutoPLANT Isogen
    Version(s): -
    Environment:  Windows 7
    Area:  Settings
    Subarea:  -
    Original Author: Vidit Ruhela, Bentley Product Advantage Group

     

    To change the support symbol for generated isometric drawing in Isogen.

    Background

    Some users require to have same symbols for all supports in isometric drawing. Refer the following example in which as per the requirement Anchor support symbol changed to Hanger support symbol to get reflect in the isometric drawing.

             

    The below required symbol need to be shown in the Isometrics.

             

    Steps to Accomplish

    1. Locate the Pcf.ini file at the given path C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\Plant V8i\Modules\Base.


    2. Open the pcf.ini file and open the find option as mentioned in below screenshot.





    3. Search for support in the pcf.ini file, as mentioned below.


    4. Using above search option locate the support in pcf.ini file to change the symbol key as per requirement.



      ANCH is mentioned as SKEY for support, hence getting the below mentioned result. 

    5. Below mentioned is the support description with symbol key and plotted isometric shape, if for certain support the SKEY is changed in the pcf.ini file the plotted isometric shape will be generated as per the new SKEY.



    6. The changed SKEY to 01HG in PCF.ini file for the mentioned issue now changed the shape of plotted isometric shape from anchor support SKEY to hanger support SKEY.



      (User can change the support SKEY as per the requirement)

    7. Save and close the file and generate the isometric to check/confirm the results.

    See Also

    http://communities.bentley.com/products/plant/design___engineering/w/plant_design_and_engineering__wiki/12641.modifying-the-iso-content

    Comments or Corrections?

    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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    • Vidit Ruhela Created by Vidit Ruhela
    • When: Wed, Jul 5 2017 7:59 AM
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