In OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition, the requirement is to change the color of welds based on weld types.

Background

In OpenPlant Modeler CE, in a project if the user wants to change the color of welds based on weld types.
The procedure below details how to apply different colors for different Weld Types.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Locate the OPModeler.dgnlib file for the WorkSet you plan to apply different colors for different Weld Types. For this example we will use the default OpenPlantImperial WorkSet located in the following location
           C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlant CONNECT Edition\Configuration\WorkSpaces\OpenPlantExample\WorkSets\Imperial\Standards\OpenPlant\Modeler\Dgnlibs
   
2. Double click the file to open.
   
   
3. Open Element Templates dialog.
   
   
4. Add a New Template Group under Weld folder.
   
   
   
5. Rename the folder with Weld Type name.
   
   
   
6. Copy the Model from Default folder and change the Color from General Settings.
   
   
   
7. Close the Element Templates dialog.
   
   
8. Open Named expression dialog.
   
   
9. In OP_SYMBOLOGY_WELD add expression for Weld Types.
   
   

   "BY_LEVEL_AND_TEMPLATE:" & "P-" & PIPELINE.SERVICE_NAME
   &":OpenPlant\Piping\Weld\"&
   IIF( OPITEM.TYPE = "FIELD", "Field\:", "Default\:" )& "Model"

   
   
   
10. Save the changes and close the Named expression dialog.
    
    
11. Launch OpenPlant Modeler in the OpenPlantImperial WorkSet.
    
    
12. Create Associations & Route a Pipeline to create a couple of fittings with weld joints.
    
    
13. Select a Weld, right-click modify and change Weld Type.
    Modified Weld type appears in color selected in Step 6. For example,
    
    
    

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