To Resolve OPM showing Two sets of Machine Bolts and One set of Bolts for a Single Wafer Type Butter



Applies To 
Product(s):OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition
Version(s):

10.11.00.260 and above

Environment: Windows 11 (64-bit)
Area: Customization
Subarea: Schemas
Original Author:Sameer Bagwan, Bentley Global Technical Support


Overview

This document shares the reason for multiple sets of bolts been displayed for a single Wafer Type connection for Wafer Lug Butterfly Valve.

Problem Description

  1. When Wafer Lug Butterfly Valve is placed along with two flanges at each side, it is seen that two sets of Machine Bolts and One set of stud bolt which is incorrect as we should only see one set of Machine Bolts or Bolts.
  2. This is because there are two fasteners defined in the schemas.


Steps to Resolve

  1. Launch Bentley Class Editor, open OpenPlant_3D.01.08.ecschema.xml and supplement OpenPlant_3D_Supplemental_Modeling.01.08.ecschema.xml
  2. Delete Fastener[1] BOLT and save
  3. Relaunch OPM and verify.

 

Also See: To Resolve OPM not Calculating correct Bolt Length and Quantity for WAFER LUG JOINT

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