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    How to Set Pipeline Symbology Through System With Valve Tag in OpenPlant Modeler

    Applies To 
    Product(s): OpenPlant Modeler
    Version(s):

    8.11.11.87/96 (SS6) & above

    Environment:  Windows 7 (64-bit) | Windows 10
    Area:  Component
    Subarea:  Symbology-Setting-Level-Color
    Original Author: Deepak Singh, Bentley Product advantage Group

    In OpenPlant Modeler, requirement is to set pipeline symbology based on defined system along with valve tag.

    Background

    In OpenPlant Modeler, symbology settings can be defined based on system. Also, using named expression Valve Tag can be set along with symbology settings as well. Below wiki article explain the procedure to achieve this requirement.

    Steps to Accomplish

    1. Launch OpenPlant Modeler to desired project unit.
    2. From OpenPlant Modeler interface, select File > Open as shown below.


    3. Open dgnlib from OpenPlant Modeler installation directory. Below mentioned directory is default location for metric project unit

      C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\WorkSpace\Projects\OPModeler_Metric\DataSet\Dgnlibs



      Please note that File of type is selected as DGN Library Files (*.dgnlib)

    4. Select Element > Element Templates as shown below.


    5. Expand OPModeler.dgnlib, expand OpenPlant node & select Piping level as shown below.


    6. Expand Piping node, right click on Piping & select New Template Group as shown below.


    7. Enter desired name for template group as shown below.



      Ensure that created template group name has same name as that of system name.

    8. Right mouse on created template group & select New Template as shown below


    9. Enter name as Model. From General Settings tab, right click on Levels & select Remove. Refer image below.


    10. Enter desired symbology settings for Colors, Line Styles & Weights. For an example, here Colors has been defined as shown below.


    11. Likewise, create two more Template for Centerline & Insulation. Define desired symbology as required. Refer image below.


    12. Once desired Template Groups are defined, select Utilities > Update Templates from Library as shown below.



    13. From menu options, select Utilities > Named Expressions, refer image below.


    14. Search for OP_SYMBOLOGY_PIPING & enter Expression as shown below.

      Expression:
      "BY_LEVEL_AND_TEMPLATE:" & PIPELINE.NAME & IIF( OPITEM.IsOfClass( "VALVE", "OpenPlant_3D" ), "-Valve-"& OPITEM.NAME &":",":")  & "OpenPlant\Piping\" & PIPELINE.SYSTEM_NAME & ":Model"


    15. Likewise, update Expression for OP_SYMBOLOGY_CENTERLINE & OP_SYMBOLOGY_PIPING_INSULATION as illustrated.

      For OP_SYMBOLOGY_CENTERLINE

      Expression:
      "BY_LEVEL_AND_TEMPLATE:" & PIPELINE.NAME & ":OpenPlant\Piping\" & PIPELINE.SYSTEM_NAME & ":Centerline"



      For OP_SYMBOLOGY_PIPING_INSULATION

      Expression:
      "BY_LEVEL_AND_TEMPLATE:" & PIPELINE.NAME & "-Insulation" & ":OpenPlant\Piping\" & PIPELINE.SYSTEM_NAME & ":Insulation"

    16. Once named expression has been defined, from File menu select Save Settings.
    1. Launch OpenPlant Modeler V8i, create a new system as 23 & check your desired result.



      Please note that System is added here to association items list.

      For Model



      Notice the symbology (color) for placed pipe along with valve tag name

      For Centerline



      For Insulation


    See Also

    How to Set Symbology of Pipeline by Service
    Applies To Product(s): OpenPlant Modeler Version(s): 8.11.11.87/96 (SS6) & above Environment: Windows 7 (64-bit) | Windows 10 Area: Component Subarea: Symbology…
    Last edited over 4 years ago in OpenPlant | AutoPLANT > OpenPlant | AutoPLANT Wiki

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