Description for Bolts, Gaskets In Isometric BOM Showing as "NODESC"


Applies To
Product(s):OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
Version(s):08.11.09.574 (SS5)
Environment:Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Area:Settings/Attributes
Subarea:BOM Description
Original Author:Abhijit Bute, Bentley Product Advantage Group

In Latest OpenPlant Isometrics Manager version this issue is already fixed.

Problem Description

During isometric generation of OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, Description for gasket and bolts are not getting updated in isometric.It shows as 'NODESC'. See image below.

This issue is already fixed in latest OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

Steps to Resolve

  1. Open Bentley Class Editor
  2. Open "OpenPlant_3D.01.06 schema". See Image below. 


    Note - Navigate to working project path as shown below.
    (C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\SAMPLE_IMPERIAL\Config\OpenPlant\schemas)

  3. Right click on "OpenPlant_3D.01.06 schema" &S click on supplement Schema option. 


  4. Using "Add" button, select Supplemental schema "OpenPlant_3D_Supplemental_Isometrics_Isoextractor.01.06 schema" and click on "Open". See image below. 


  5. (Optional If dialog appears) Click on "Open" for allowing to select Missing reference schema folder. See image below on how to navigate the correct folder path. User may cancel to load other available reference schema. 

    Note - Path to check - (C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\SAMPLE_IMPERIAL\Config\OpenPlant\schemas)

  6. Search/Navigate to GASKET class as shown in below image.


  7. Highlight Gasket on the left and go to the "Properties" tab on the right and highlight DESCRIPTION property.
  8. Click on  Add/Remove Custom attributes. See image below.


  9. Find the "AutoPLANT_PDW_Property_Map", highlight it and pull it down to add it in. Click "OK".


  10. Under the "AutoPLANT 3D" custom attribute, add LONG_DESC in the Property Name field. See image below.


  11. Navigate to BOLT class.
  12. Repeat Step 9 & 10 under Bolt Property tab.
  13. Save and close Schema.
  14. Restart AutoPLANT Modeler and review the result.


  15. Also perform the above steps in the schemas for other projects
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\Plant V8i\Config\Metric\OpenPlant\schemas
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\Plant V8i\Config\Mmetric\OpenPlant\schemas
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\Plant V8i\Config\Imperial\OpenPlant\schemas

  16. This ensures that new created project also has the descriptions. 

Still a Problem?

If above problem still persist, then please create a Service Request and contact the Bentley Product Advantage group. Please include a list of all relevant details to get in depth analysis for a solution or workaround. 

See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../errors-logs-messages-crashes---openplant-isometrics-manager-for-autoplant