How to Modify Tie-In Symbol and the Text in it for OPPID



Applies To 
Product(s):OpenPlant PID CONNECT Edition
Version(s):10.11.00.213 and above
Environment: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Area: Customization
Subarea:  Modification
Original Author:Sameer Bagwan, Bentley Global Technical Support


Background

This document explains the procedure to add Middle to Tie-In Symbol and a way to modify text in it.

Steps to Accomplish

To Modify the bubble type Tie-in please refer the steps mention in the below mentioned wiki article.

https://communities.bentley.com/products/plant/w/plant_design_and_engineering__wiki/5395/oppid-how-to-change-the-bubble-type-for-tie-in-and-specialty-items

A. Step to add centerline to the Diamond:

  1. Launch Class Editor, open OpenPlant_PID.01.08.ecschema and supplement OpenPlant_PID_Supplemental_Design.01.08.ecschema
  2. Add custom attribute "Property Custom Attribute" and keep its location as OpenPlant_PID_Supplemental_Design.01.08.ecschema.


  3. Under properties Select BUBBLE LOCATION, click on Override and do the changes as shown in below image Default Value 2 and Control Room Panel 2.


  4. Save all and reopen Oppid and check Tie-In symbol.



B. Steps to modify text style, size & color:

  1. Create a new text style >Open PIDProjectTemplates.dgnlib in OPPID. In the annotate ribbon select text dropdown as shown below.
  2. Create a new text style TIE-IN make changes like color, font etc. as required.
  3. Associate new style to the BUBBLE TYPE.
  4. Open Class Editor > go to > TIE-IN class > in property search for Device Type Code > Override it and add custom attribute, Annotation Custom Attribute. As shown in below image.
    1. Change text style as per newly create style name TIE-IN
    2. Arrange text location by changing origin offset at y 0.1
  5.  Do the similar changes in number property as shown in below image.
  6. Save all and reopen Oppid and check for the changes.


    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.