How to Assign Level for Structural Components in OpenPlant Modeler


Applies To 
Product(s):OpenPlant Modeler
Version(s):08.11.11.87 (SS6)
Environment: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Area: Structural Modelling Component
Subarea: Column Grids
Original Author:Abhilash Panchal, Bentley Product Advantage Group

In OpenPlant Modeler, below explanations highlights assigning levels for structural modeling components.

Background

When User Place Support component from OpenPlant Modeler, all SMC member goes to Default level as shown in image. But User requirement is to change the level for SMC component from Default level to particular ‘Structural Member’.

         

Steps to Accomplish

  1. Launch OpenPlant Modeler, and Open SMCMetric.dgnlib (For Metric Project) placed at below mentioned location.
    C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\WorkSpace\Projects\OPModeler_Metric\DataSet\Dgnlibs



  2. After opening the SMCMetric.dgnlib, Go to element template and browse to Member.



  3. Create a New level in Level Manager name it as Structural Members.



  4. Level name defined to Structural components is ‘Default’ level.



  5. Change level to Structural Member and verify results.



See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../structural-modeling-components-smc-openplant-modeler