• How to assign phase levels to 3D cables in Bentley Substation CONNECT

    Product(s): OpenUtilities Substation Version(s): 10.00.XX.XX to 10.10.XX.XX Environment: N/A Area: 3D Layout Features Subarea: Insert Cable/Bus Object Background In Bentley Substation CE Update5…
  • Bentley substation - create object num part problem:

    Greetings, I have the following problem, after modifying or creating an object I can not insert it since apparently it does not have a defined part number, which I would have to do to solve this problem, since due to this the objects that I have created…
  • how to create a 3D symbol on Bentley substation V8i (series 7)

    Sorry my English I try to create a 3D symbol on Bentley. But when i finished, i can't get it out for a 3D drawing Does anyone can help me and teach me how to use Symbol creation wizard to create a 3D symbol (like Circuit breaker, disconnector....…
  • Unable to calculate cable sag !!

    Hello everyone, i'm trying to insert cables to my drawing, it work perfectly until this error happen. I don't know how this happen to me, all i remember is this thing happen After when i modify a clamp and update it to my drawing in revise/update symbol…
  • Drawing BOM Output empty

    Hi Guys, I have created 3d model. Now I am busy with construction drawings to detail this and placed some balloons. I now want to insert the BOM on the drawing. Every time I run it though it is empty. If I run reports though all the info is there…
  • Bentley Substation insert of object

    May I ask why I can't insert object in bentley substation and I cant also view the object? I created a new part database and loaded successfully.
  • Bentley Substation 3D - Additional Symbol Catalogs

    Hello, Are there additional catalogs available for download containing Bentley Substation 3D symbols? The pre-installed library is quite small. Thanks, Igor
  • Bentley Substation 3D - Lightning Protection

    Dear Community, when using Bentley Substation 3D Lightning Protection tool, is there a way to separate Protection Classes? Basically I would like that different lightning masts and shield wires are associated with different rolling sphere radii. Any…
  • BENTLEY SUBSTATION: CREATING 3D OBJECT THAT CAN MOVE ALONG A CABLE

    Hi All, I am currently working on a brownfield substation project and the project scope requires me to create 'spacers' which are a piece of hard ware that can maintain the gaps between cables next to each other. I've noticed that substation has a…
  • Import .LAS files

    Product(s): Bentley Substation Version(s): through 08.11.13.140 Environment: N\A Area: PowerPlatform Support Subarea: N\A How can I import a .LAS file? Background A .LAS file…
  • Cable

    How do you insert a cable in substation that changes direction multiple times? My example is I'm off a connector on a static mast and going to another connector on the same static mast and the cable always wants to run through the mast when I insert it…
  • Parts database

    I've created a new company catalog and created symbols in the catalog. How do I setup a parts database that links to these symbols? I can't use insert cable/bus tool b/c my cables don't show up in the dialog all a get is a blank file?
  • Part_Type filter values

    Product(s): Bentley Substation, Promis.e Version(s): 08.11.12.137 - 08.11.13.140 Environment: N\A Area: Component Management Subarea: Parts Database This article provides a list of values that…
  • I am beginner the V8i substation design, could you help me? how can we start?

    Now, we start to design two (2) new 110kV substation, as below: 1 st substation: new one, not thing, we build it from land free area. 2 nd substation: from existing substation, we add one transformer bay and MV panel. Please you help us for…
  • new 3d component

    can we creat a new 3d component in bentley substation v8I select series 7 with its point connection tand integrate it in the libraryto use it and associat with an appropriate sybmbol
  • Why is only the place local PRP an option in Bentley Substation?

    I cannot seem to place a "Master" Project Reference Point in Bentley Substation because the radio button is un-selectable. Why is only the place local PRP an option? I am in the master 3D file... I've tried deleting any existing PRPs and starting over…
  • How to create 3D Substation from 2D raster image ?

    How to do 3D substation using Bentley substation from 2d raster image? Please help. I already insert the dwg. to the software, but I don't know how to place the reference point onto the dwg.file. I also find it very difficult to find the symbols for the…
  • How do you combine two separate 3D models' dgn files into one dgn with two models and still retain saved views/section cuts?

    I'm not sure that my question is even worded totally right (another post late in the day :-/) but... what I'm trying to achieve is to combine two 3D model dgns into one, and not lose all the linkages between my construction drawings and my saved views…
  • 3D cables section do not figure in me 3D layout

    Hello, Whenever i insert a cable in my 3D layout the cable is inserted us a line and the section is not considered ...
  • 3D cable design trouble

    Hello, I have created enough 3D objects to create a small substation now when i try to place cables in my 3D mode i face a lots of trouble 1- I am working in a work-space with meters the cables are defined in inches 2- The Hook place method just…
  • How to define a DTM

    Hello, I am modeling a substation, and i want to insert the foundation by DTM method, since the terrain have is inclined the DTM method may help me insert them faster (I guess) Well i did create a mesh based on some lines, but how to declare it us…
  • Parts missing from Insert Substation Objects

    Product(s): Bentley Substation Version(s): through 10.02.00.31 Environment: N\A Area: 3D Layout Features Subarea: Insert Substation Objects Problem Description After selecting the Insert Substation…
  • Part numbers missing from Insert Cable/Bus Object

    Product(s): Bentley Substation Version(s): 08.11.12.137, 08.11.13.52 - 08.11.13.140 Environment: N/A Area: 3D Layout Features Subarea: Insert Cable/Bus Object Problem Description After selecting…