How to Extend the Distance Between Valves in 4 Way Level Gauges Symbol


Applies To
Product(s):OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
Version(s):08.11.09.XXX (SS5) | 08.11.11.XXX (SS6)
Environment:Windows 7/8.1/10( 64 bit)
Area:Settings/Attributes
Subarea:

Modify symbols in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager

Original Author:Berrie Geboers, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Overview

User want to extend the distance between valves in 4 way level gauges symbol. (Level_GAUGE47FL)


Steps to Resolve

  1. Go to Your Project [...]\Config\OpenPlant\Isometrics\styles\[...]\config and copy the symbolsizes.def as back up
  2. Open the original file and search for RETURN4 (This is the IE_SCALERTYPE of that symbol.)


  3. Edit the component in the definition file as follows
      DEF RETURN2     RETURN2
      SEGLEN    16  16  8  8  82
    (this is an example value of 50)


  4. Save the file and go to Your Project [...]\Config\OpenPlant\Isometrics\styles\[...]\cell and open the custom.cel
  5. Import the correct symbol from the lisocomp.cel. (Level_GAUGE4FL)


  6. Now move the selected items 50 (distance) to the left and reconnect the horizontal line




  7. Save the file and run an Iso from a 4 flanged level gauge

Still a Problem?

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See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../12642.configuring-the-bom-and-reports

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