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    How the North for isometrics can be change in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager CONNECT Edition.


    Applies To 
    Product(s): OpenPlant Modeler / OpenPlant Isometric Manager
    Version(s):

    CONNECT Edition 10.00.07.32 (Update-7)

    Environment:  Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit)
    Area:  Isometrics
    Subarea:  Drawing orientation
    Original Author: Shubham Sawant, Bentley Product Advantage Group

    Background

    In OpenPlant Modeler CE, the requirement is to change the north for the isometrics. This wiki article explains the procedure of how to do achieve the same requirement. Attached the snap for the default north direction & isometric as shown





    Notice that this isometric is created with reference to North as shown.

    Steps to Accomplish

    1. Launch OpenPlant Isometrics Manager CONNECT Edition.



    2. Select desired Workspace, workset & Hit ok as shown




    3. From configuration, open styles as shown



    4. Select converter settings from the IFC style as shown



    5. From the right pane, hit change to change the North as shown



    6. As shown, the direction is changed.

      Note: one can change the North to the desired direction by hitting change again.



    7. From the ribbon, Save the settings as shown



    8. To verify the results launch OpenPlant Modeler & place the piping assembly as shown



    9. From Piping > Piping Network, open pipeline manager dialogue.

    10. Select the line number & generate an isometric as shown



    11. From the OpenPlant Isometrics Manager dialogue, Select the line, right-click & click on show isometric as shown



    12. Notice that the direction of the North is changed & isometric orientation is also changed as compared to default snap.



    See Also

    How to Add Dimensional Unit to Added Property in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition
    Applies To Product(s): OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Version(s): 10.04.00.30+ Environment: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit) Area: Customization Subarea: Pipeline…
    Last edited 10 months ago in OpenPlant | AutoPLANT > OpenPlant | AutoPLANT Wiki

    Still a Problem?

    If above problem still persists, 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

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