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  • Export AutoPLANT Piping, Equipment, Raceways, and ProSteel ACIS objects to .sat file

    Occasionally AutoPLANT models need to be give to users who are not using AutoCAD or Microstation as their CAD application. AutoPLANT objects may not be available in other CAD programs and in this case ACIS objects must be created and sent to the user…
  • Isogen Directional Change

    Most projects on our iso's it calls out coordinates by Northing and Easting. However, on our current project North faces > on the drawing and West faces ^. What do I need to do for Isogen to call out the Coordinates Northing by Westing instead? …
  • AutoPLANT V8i (SELECTseries 3) "Refresh" Release ReadMe's...

    The ReadMe files for the recent AutoPLANT V8i (SELECTseries 3) "Refresh" Release are now available for download from the Files section of this forum. Thanks. Chris
  • Tools to design Solar plants (AutoPLANT, PlantSpace ???)

    Hi All, One prospect has asked me about if we have specified tools to design and calculate Solar fields. To calculate the flows, I have recommended PlantFlow, but aside from this, their interest is about one tool to design. Could…
  • Moving the config directory

    I would like to move the config directory to our network. We've customized some files and want all new projects to start with the customized files. If the config directory is on everybody's C: drive, I have to make sure everybody updates the directory…
  • Change end conditions of a user assembly

    using autoplant xp version 08.09.03.30 with AutoCAD Ver 2008. I have created a user assembly of pvc pipe that has plain ends. I need the ends to be VIC IGM. How do I edit the end conditions of this ass'y to show this, or is it even possible? …
  • Hand Valve VCLASS in P&ID

    I have a few questions about the VCLASS field in the Valve table. We are running V8 XM integrated with Projectwise 08.09.04.89, P&ID version 08.09.03.05 1. Where does the default value of 'Hold' come from? I looked in the AT_VIEW and TAG_TYPE in…
  • “Bentley AutoPLANT Object Enabler V8i” v8.11.5 is now available live on SELECTservices online

    You can download this for free at the following link: http://selectservices.bentley.com/ under ‘Free Updates/Utilities' download category.
  • Creating and running AutoPLANT in DWG then Convert to DGN

    We have a client that at the end of a project would like to have the project drawings in Microstation, and we work in AutoCAD. I believe we have a seat or two of Microstation, but in general production we use exclusively AutoCAD. Is it possible for us…
  • Re: Error : Unable to Save ..... , its being accessed by another session.

    I had this issue previously, and the only solution I found was to delete the AutoCAD user files for the user and allow them to regenerate. I would try deleting the following folders: C:\Users\jdwolf\AppData\Local\Autodesk\ AutoCAD 2012 - English…
  • Paying for content...

    We have recently received enquiries relating to the availability of AutoPLANT P&ID "content" that adheres to the API (American Petroleum Industry) standards and this has sparked some discussion within Bentley. For Bentley to “republish” standards organisation…
  • Still using ver. 8.6 Autoplant Piping

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    My company is still using ver. 8.6 Autoplant piping and I've encountered a problem while generating a plot or dwf creation. I have a drawing about 197k with approximately 30 3d models x-refed. I keep getting the following error, 'free store overflow'…
  • Re: AutoPLANT v8i SS3 install constantly failing

    I know in previous versions there have been issues with users who have installed and uninstalled Autodesk products on their machines in the past. Sometimes noise is left in the registry that kills AutoPLANT installations. You can check the registry keys…
  • How To See AutoCAD Or AutoPLANT Saved Views In Navigator [TN]

    This technote has been copied to the Projectwise webpage. This technote will be deleted. Document Information Document Type: TechNote Product(s): ProjectWise Navigator AutoPLANT Version(s): 08.09.xx.xx Original Author: Bentley…
  • Multiple Versions of ProSteel for AutoCAD

    When you have multiple versions of ProSteel 3D installed on the same machine you MUST control which one opens when you start the program. This is done through a few different elements. 1. Dissable demand loading The AutoCAD version of ProSteel 3D…