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    How To Convert PID Menu Files To AutoCADs CUI Menu System [TN]

       
      Applies To 
       
      Product(s): AutoPLANT P&ID
      Version(s): All 
      Environment:  N/A
      Area:  N/A
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      Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group
       

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Overview

    This Technical Bulletin describes a solution for converting the P&ID Menu files to AutoCAD's new CUI Interface Menu System.

     

    The Steps

    1. Open P&ID in native AutoCAD.
    2. Select from the menu Tools > Customize > Interface.
    3. From the "Customize User Interface" dialog, select the "Transfer" tab
    4. Select the open button image or select the pulldown list and select Open.
    5. Browse to the location of the PID.MNU file. 
    6. Change the Files of type to "Menu files"
    7. Select PID.MNU and click Open, then Ok.
    8. The new PID.CUI will be created in the same location as the PID.MNU file.

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    Comments or Corrections?

    Bentley's Technical Support 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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    • Jordan Stierly Created by Bentley Colleague Jordan Stierly
    • When: Mon, Aug 16 2010 9:04 AM
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