What's New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 11


Applies To
Product(s):OpenPlant Modeler 
Version(s):CONNECT Edition 10.11.00.72 Update 11
Environment: Windows 10 & 11 (64 bit)
Area: What's New
Subarea: - 
Original Author: Bentley Product Advantage Group

New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 11

The following items summarize the new features and enhancements in the OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 11 release.

Feature 

Description 

iTwin Attach Reference Workflows 

Attach iTwin as Reference Dialog has been revamped to add new functionalities and enhance user experience. New Settings are Added in Attach iModel as Reference dialog after attaching an iModel. 

 

 

Setting 

Description 

Back 

Takes you back to the Attach iModel as Reference section of the dialog. 

AEC Transform 

(Enabled only if both the reference iModel and the active model have a GCS. If both or either of the model is missing GCS information, this option will not display in the dialog) Performs an AEC Transform to align the GCSs in the iModel and the active model during attachment. 

Allow Referencing the active model 

If the active model is previously synchronized with the iModel, this option allows self-referencing of same model from the iModel to the active model while attaching. 

Update iModel Attachment 

Enabled when the attached iModel is updated in the iModelHub. This option updates the attached iModel for any changes made to it in the iModelHub. 

iModels drop-down 

This drop-down menu at the top right-hand side of the dialog lists all the attached iModels. 

Models List box 

Lists the available models in the attached iModel(s). 

 

 

  • Selection checkbox - lets you select a model(s). 
  • Status - displays attached models with a paper clip icon. 
  • Name - displays the names of the models available in the attached iModel. 
  • Filter - lets you filter the list of models based on values you enter. 
  • Display - shows the display status of the models. You can choose to turn the display On or Off. 
  • Snap - lets you set the snapping On or Off for each model. 
  • Display - controls the display of the attached models. 
  • Snap - controls snapping to elements in the attached models. 
  • Locate - controls identifying (selecting) elements in an attached model for construction purposes. 
  • Transparency - controls the degree of transparency of elements in the attached models. 

Apply 

Applies the changes to the attached models. 

 

  

OpenPlant Modeler components pushed to iTwin, can be attached and detached based on Plant Break Down Structure and Volumes. 

   

 

New Water/Wastewater Components 

 

MegaLug Flange Adapter 2100 series 

  • MegaLug Flange Adapter 2100 series has been added to allow the connection between pipe and flange end components.  

 

 

  • New EBAA catalog has been added to incorporate MegaLug Series 2100 Restrained Flange Adapter 
    • Imperial, Example: 3in to 48in 

 

Suction Bell Mouth  

  • Non-Standard Catalog has been updated for Suction Bell Mouth and Level Invert Tee 
    • Metric, mExample :150mm to 400mm 

Level Invert Tee 

  • Non-Standard Catalog has been Updated for Level Invert Tee 
    • Imperial, Example: 6in to 14in 
    • Metric, mExample: 150mm to 350mm 
    • Mixed Metric, mmExample:6in to 14in 

 

GROOVED QUICKVIC  FITTINGS 

  • Victaulic catalogs updated for GROOVED QUICKVIC  FITTINGS and Couplings 

 

Modeling Updates 

Stub-On and Stub-In Branch Connections 

  • Functionality has been added to allow Penetration of Stub-In Connections on Header equivalent to the thickness of Header pipe. 

 

  • Lateral Stub-In and Stub-On branch Connections now maintain their penetration inside Header pipe. 
  • A check has been added to prompt warning to the user in case an invalid Stub-In connection between same size Header and Branch pipes. 

 

Advance Tap Port 

  • By using the Advance Tap port tool, taps can be placed on sides of elbows, Bends, Tees, Valves and Pipes. 
  • Changing Branch Angle also updates the graphics of Pipe Wye. 

 

Saddle Olet Updates: 

  • Following parameters of Saddle Olet can be changed dynamically while placement and through Modify Component dialog : 2. Width of Saddle Olet plate by using Offset 
  • 3. Length of Saddle Olet 
  • 1. Length, Thickness and Width of Saddle Olet Plate 

 

Pipe Insulation Saddle Support Updates: 

  • Rotation Handler of Pipe Insulation Saddle is now moved to the center for ease of rotation for better control. Also following parameters can be changed dynamically now while placement and through Modify Component dialog : 2. Saddle Width 
  •  
  • 3. Saddle Thickness 
  • 1. Saddle Length 

Notes Placement on Sloped Pipes: 

  • Note Placement functionality has been improved to allow placement of Notes at correction location on sloped pipelines. 

 

Standard Preferences Updates 

  • Standard Preferences now retains the selection of Auto Match, Auto Elbow, Auto Elbow and Show Spec Grid buttons across dgn's 

 

Place Cell Via Key-in Command 

  • Functionality has been added to provide Additional Argument for Place Via Cell Key-in Command in order Pick Desired cell file 

 

  • Reducing Slip on Flange and Reducing Threaded Flange graphics updates 

 

  • Insulation Graphics have been updated to remove extra Centerline coming from Insulation in order to generate proper drawings 

AutoFitting Updates 

Place Mitered Bend via Autofitting 

  • Autofitting Functionality has been improved to place Mitered Bend as an Autofitting during Pipe routing. Mitered Bend option has been added in Place Component > Autofitting Tab. Upon Selecting the Mitered Bend option User should be able to see different Mitered Bend Dimension options e.g. Bend Point Radius, Miter Cuts etc. necessary to draw the Mitered Bend. Also similar to Pipe Bends, user will be able to place mitered bend at any angle while auto routing. 

 

Switch Pipe Ports while Auto Routing of Pipes: 

  • It’s a common scenario that Pipe or Elbow may have different end conditions and user may need to switch the Pipe ports for valid connection while Auto Routing. Now by pressing "Shift" key from keyboard, Pipe Ports can be switched and valid connections can be created between pipe and elbows. 

Manipulation Updates 

  • Move component Tool in Ribbon has been improved to select the MicroStation Elements while moving OPM components. 
  • Rotate Manipulation of  a valve by using drag and rotate has been improved so that handler moves and rotates the Top Work along with valve. 

Pipeline Manager Updates 

Reload Pipeline Manager 

  • Reload Pipeline Manager button has been added to fetch the latest changes in dgn without closing and relaunching Pipeline Manager. Pipeline Selection will remain intact after Reload operation 

 

Update Fasteners Relationship After Move Joint Operation 

  • It’s a common scenario to Move Joints from one pipeline to adjacent pipeline. Move Joint functionality has been improved, so that fasteners now update their relationships after Move Joint Operation with both existing and new Iso-Sheets and also correction relationship info is shown in Element Info, Explorer and BOM of Isometric Drawing 

 

Retain Sorting in Pipeline Manager 

  • Pipeline Manager now retains the sorting on column after relaunching the pipeline Manager or even after closing and reloading the dgn. 

Supports Updates  

New Handler for Hangers 

  • New Handler has been implemented to change the length of Rod for Hanger Supports. Also functionality has been added so that Hanger supports maintain their position and orientation after applying slope on pipes. 

  

Placement of Supports on Sloped Pipes 

  • Placement of Supports on sloped pipes is now customizable to keep their orientation vertical or sloped according to the slope of pipe. 
  • A new custom attribute IGNORE_PIPE_SLOPE_ON_SUPPORT can be added on support class and set to true, if we need to keep the support vertical on sloped pipes. By default in OOTB : 2. Hangers, Shoe Supports, Base Supports, Elbow Supports will remain vertical on sloped Pipes. 
  • 1. Anchors, Guides, Support Locators will orient along with the slope of Pipe. 

See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../what-s-new-and-changed-in-openplant-modeler-connect-edition-update-10

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