| Applies To | |
| Product(s): | OpenPlant Project Administrator CONNECT Edition |
| Version(s): |
10.08.00.51 |
| Environment: | Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit) |
| Area: | SpecGen |
| Subarea: | Unit conversion of specs. |
| Original Author: | Deepak Singh,Bentley Product Advantage Group |
Background
In OpenPlant Specification generator, requirement is to convert the specs to different units. This is done to avoid duplicity in the work & to save the project hours. This wiki article explains how to use the tool unit converter in SpecGen to convert the spec. For example, we will convert the EX-OPM spec from Imperial to Metric. Initially, let’s say for elbow table the main & run size is shown as follows.
Steps to Accomplish
- Launch OpenPlant Specification Generator CONNECT Edition for desired workspace/workset.
- Open the required spec as shown below.
- From Tools, click on Unit Converter as shown.
- Unit conversion utility dialogue will evoked. Select Source unit, Target unit & precision value as desired ( Here Source is Imperial & taget in Metric). Attched the snap for the same below.
- Click on Add, to select the source file ( here A1)
- Select source file from desired location. Please see the attached image below.
- Now, click on browse to select the desired output location. Once done tick the Repair SysIDs option & click on convert as shown
- Notice that conversion process is started as shown
- Once done see the status in message center below as converted.
- Now verify the results, by opening the output file, the location of which is given above in step-7.
Notice that the units has been converted to Metric from Imperial.
See Also
Still a Problem?
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