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  • Catalogs and Symbology

    What is the difference between Catalog and Symbology? Catalogs and symbology are two different things in BFP. We can create a catalog and assign this catalog to a class. Catalog can have any number of prefilled attributes. We can create a symbology…
  • Create new Catalog for Plumbing fittings

    I want to know how to create new catalog for plumbing fittings like elbows, Tee, Rigids. Is there a tutorial to create this, Because the catalog that is standard installed with OBD has not the right dimensions. For example. DN100 is 114.3mm DN80 is 88…
  • New steel catalogs

    Hello We are trying to add new steel profile catalogs from a database in excel and we need to be able to work with them in OpenPlant. I've been looking for ways to do this, but I can't find the best way to do it. I know I can create a catalogs with…
  • New component in flange joins.

    Hi guys. How do I add nuts to a flange joint? So that there are bolts, gaskets, nuts in catalogs.
  • How to add bored cap to a SPEC

    How to add bored cap to a SPEC (Eg DN330XDN25 size) in Open Plant connect Edition. The problem is bored cap will have main port and run port as in case of reducer. A a drain line will connected to the run port of the cap. Normally it is placed in reducer…
  • What Piping codes are available for OPM

    Dear All, I am very new to this Bentley communities, and this would be my first question or rather questions. 1. What Piping codes are available for OPM , like the below link which is shown for AutoPipe. https://communities.bentley.com/products…
  • Openplant Connect imperial Catalogs for Update 5

    Does anyone know the best location to download all the imperial catalogs files (.mdb) for Openplant Connect - Update 5? I am missing a few catalogs on my workstation. looking for bonney forged, Dezurik, Fisher, Grayloc, etc. thanks!
  • OpenPlant Administrator / Specification Generator

    Hello! I'm in trouble with OpenPlant Administrator. When I run it, I see that symbol of my project in projects tree is not yellow as others, but green. Then, when I run SpecGen, I get an error (see attachment and error log below). If I click "Continue…
  • Victaulic Grooved Coupling Pipe Spacing

    I have two questions: 1. How can I get a space between Victaulic Grooved Coupling items. I have tried placing the coupling spacing in the ‘ Socket Depth ’ and ‘ Center to End ’ fields to no avail. Is there a way to place a space between coupled items…
  • How to connect a DN160 PE flange to a DN150 CS flange

    Hello, I need to connect a PE pipe system to a CS pipe system. PE pipe systems have sizes like DN110, DN160 and DN180. I have created the PE stub ends and backing rings as lap joint flanges in the spec. The backing rings for these 3 sizes correspond…
  • Classes not appearing in "add new component dialog" catalog editor

    Hi, I have the same problem exposed here: https://communities.bentley.com/products/plant/w/plant_design_and_engineering__wiki/35127/classes-not-appearing-in-add-new-component-dialog But it doesn´t works for me. I have an OpentPlant Connect Edition…
  • How to add Nipoflange in Catalogue?

    Hi How to add Nipoflange in Cata&Spec? Win 10 , Openplant Modeler V8I Version 08.11.11.304
  • Can't load Electrical tools, the catalogs also appear empty

    Product(s): AECOsim Building Designer Version(s): 10.02.00.35 Environment: N\A Area: Electrical Annotation and Design Subarea: Error Background While trying to open the Electrical…
  • AECOsim Building Designer CONNECT Edition - Creacion de Atributos Personalizados

    En este video se explica como crear Atributos Personalizados y asignarselos a los elementos correspondientes en AECOsim Building Designer CONNECT Edition.
  • 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
  • What are important parameter For LapJoint Stub End to its creation in OpenPlant Modeler

    Hi, I am creating a record for LapJoint Stub end along with flange but anyhow graphics/created element is not forming in entered dimension. It seems that there is some relation/equation that overrides its creation. Parameter that I have included for…
  • Cam and Groove Coupling - OPM ver 8.11.11.304

    I have noticed that the couplings have been modified for the new version of OPM (08.11.11.304), as compared to the last one that I had been using (ver 08.11.09.568). The main problem is that the outside diameter that I enter ends up being the center…
  • Is there any option to merge two different Spec in Auto Plant 3D>

    Hi All, We have two different Spec tables, (SP_Items & SP_Items_Asbulit), We Want merge the Asbult Spec into to Sp_Items? Version: SS3 Thanks & Regards, Ravi
  • OPM SS6 - Drain on Cap or Blind Flange

    Hello, Do you have the solution to place a drain on a CAP and a full flange. Looking forward to your help, Best regards. Salim
  • Why the catalogs are empty and why can't load Electrical tools?

    Hallo, I have install AECOsim but I don't have symbols in the catalogs and I can not Load Electrical tools? Thank you! Cvetan
  • OPM - SS6 - Slip-On orifice flange

    Hello everyone, I want to add a Slip-On orifice flange. Same as WNF but SOF Would you have a solution? Kind regards, STS
  • SIG Virtual Workshop: Bentley Electrical - September 12

    Join Michael Elwell and Slavica Bozic on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 10 a.m. EDT (14:00 GMT) for the next Bentley Electrical Special Interest Group (SIG) virtual workshop, Bentley Raceway and Cable Management Catalog Modification and Organization …
  • The False Myth that there are no BIM Objects for AECOsim

    Lately, several people in separate conversations have told me that it's very difficult to find manufacturers’ objects for AECOsim. When they search for files on the download websites , there is almost none in the AECOsim native format. I have even read…
  • Field Reference Description in OpenPlant Modeler

    Applies To Product(s): OpenPlant Modeler Version(s): 08.11.09.XXX (SS5) | 08.11.11.XX (SS6) Environment: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit) Area: OpenPlant Specification Generator Subarea: - Original Author: Bentley…
  • Como convertir elementos CAD en objetos BIM con AECOsim Building Designer

    1 – Abrir el fichero CAD con AECOsim Building Designer. En la ventana de dialogo de Abrir Fichero tenemos que elegir un proyecto que esté vinculado al Dataset que queremos utilizar (por ejemplo, el Neutral Metric, llamado Dataset_NM). Podemos elegir…