How to Add New Class on Notes in OpenPlant Modeler


Applies To
Product(s):OpenPlant Modeler
Version(s):08.11.09.XXX
Environment:Windows 7 (64 bit)
Area:Schema
Subarea:N/A
Original Author:Rahul Kumar, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Overview

On certain occasion, it is required to have extra classes to be included inside note option present for piping tab in OpenPlant modeler. User requirement is to add the notes for Additional material.

        

Problem Description

User requirement was to add extra class on components as notes, say "Additional Material" under Note Type. User should have the ability to put a tag on notes in model, as well as to get labelled in isometrics output drawing. Below are the steps to achieve the settings. 

Steps to Resolve

  1. In Class editor, Open "OpenPlant_3D.01.04.ecschema.xml" and supplement it with "OpenPlant_3D_Supplemental_Modeling.01.04.ecschema.xml" schema.

    Above schema can be found by navigating below project path : 

    C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantModelerV8i\WorkSpace\Projects\ OPModeler_Metric\DataSet\Schemas

  2. Locate the NOTE class.

  3. Right click on it and select “Add Derived Class” and name it as “ADDITIONAL_MATERIAL”.





  4. Save the schema and re-launch OpenPlant Modeler.

  5. You will now see the Additional Material in Notes.



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