How to Generate the PCF File in AutoPLANT Modeler CONNECT Edition


Applies To
Product(s):AP_OPIM CONNECT Edition
Version(s):10.00.XX.XX
Environment:Windows 10 (64 bit)
Area:Settings\Attributes
Subarea: 
Original Author:Abhijeet Shinde, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Background

In OpenPlant Isometric Manager, there is requirement to generate the PCF file for other systems software. PCF file has all required attribute inside the file. While generating an isometric drawing from the model, a Piping Component file (PCF) is automatically created. PCF file can be exported if required for the Stress Engineering. This wiki article explains the steps on how to generate PCF file in AutoPLANT Modeler. This wiki article has been described in context with the AutoPLANT Modeler and OpenPlant Isometric Manager CE

Steps to Accomplish

1.Open the Project Administrator

2.Launch the Isometric Configuration setting

 

3.Select the Isometric style, go to Output Format and select the PCF file option.

4.Generate the Isometric drawing for the drawing file.

5.PCF file will generate in the below directory

C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\SAMPLE_IMPERIAL\Isometrics\Styles\IFC\PCF

See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../autoplant---openplant-isometrics-manager-connect-edition

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