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    How to Use Grid Lines in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager for AutoPLANT

    Applies To
    Product(s): OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
    Version(s): 08.11.09.440 & Above
    Environment: Windows 7 (64 bit)
    Area: Settings/Attributes
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    Original Author: Rahul Kumar, Bentley Technical Support Group

    To show Gridlines information in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

    Background

    In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, Gridlines are required by user to have some reference to set it from some structural element to Pipeline. It can be output as Co-ordinate label as plant co-ordinates or using column graphical representation on a pipeline or BOTH information can be shown. However in below steps, use of Gridlines.txt and co-ordinates labels on isometrics drawing can be described. Graphical interpretation and reference dimension can be used in latest OPIM version and can be discussed later.

    Steps to Accomplish

    Gridlines using LINE at uneven distance. 

    1. Open AutoPLANT Modeler, Draw grid lines for referencing the column. See image below.


    2. Uneven Grids has been placed in above Image. User may refer the Grids if they have some specified format.
    3. Route a pipeline within the grids.
    4. Define grid location in "Gridline.txt" file. Located on project path
      Ex:  C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\SAMPLE_METRIC\Config\OpenPlant\Isometrics\styles\IFC\config


      Where,

      GRID Building_A – GRID starts a grid definition, Building_A set as a name of grid.
      ACS     5000 7000  0 0,
      ACS is local co-ordinate system, 5000, 7000, 0 is the origin at Grid A1,

      LINE A N 0 0 0 -7000 (LINE   <name> <direction> <start point> <length>)
      LINE specifies a single gridline
      <A>           the name of the gridline.
      <N>           the direction of the gridlines, either N or E (North or East)
      <0, 0, 0>   the start point of the gridline.
      <-7000>    the length of the gridline





    5. Save the 'Gridline.txt' file.
    6. Launch OpenPlant Isometrics Manager through Project Administrator.
    7. Select ‘Configuration’ Option.
    8. From ‘Isometric Configuration’ dialog, under ‘Advanced’ Node, click on Explore Style option.


    9. For any Style, under Config folder, select 'Style.cfg' file.
    10. Check for Variable IE_COORD_OUTPUT = 3 for showing co-ordinate label in Plant coordinates.


    11. Save & Close file.
    12. Generate isometric to review the result.


      Refer below some examples for gridlines.

    See Also

    Check similar helpful link below:

    http://communities.bentley.com/products/plant/design___engineering/w/plant_design_and_engineering__wiki/14193.grid-lines-openplant-isometrics-manager

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