How To Modify Process Line Annotation String In AutoPLANT PID [TN]


  
 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):AutoPLANT P&ID
 Version(s):8.1, 8.6, and 8.9.
 Environment: N/A
 Area: N/A
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 Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

Modifying your process line annotation string in AutoPLANT P&ID versions 8.1, 8.6, and 8.9.

This TechNote describes the steps used to modify the annotation strings used for process lines.

 The Steps

  1. Open your Settings Manager by typing SETT at the command prompt in P&ID.
  2. Go to the LINE-ID record and select the EDIT button.
  3. In the ITEM DESCRIPION field, verify the (linemark) is there.
  4. Close Settings Manager.
  5. Open Widows Explorer and path to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Bentley\Plant XM\P&ID.
  6. Locate and open the PID-SUP.LSP file.
  7. Use Edit > Find and do a search for linemark. This should bring you to the following:
    ;; The function below is used with the LINE-ID settings record.
    ;; This value is in Item Description field.
    (defun LineMark ()
    (STRCAT psz "-" ltag "-" pspec )
    )
  8. You can change your desired fields in the STRCAT line above.
    an example is as follows
    (STRCAT psz "-" parea "-" pserv "-" pspec "-" ltag "-" pins)
  9. All fields used in the string must also be present in the associated AT views.
  10. Save and Exit

See Also

Product TechNotes and FAQs

Plant TechNotes And FAQs

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

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