Applies To
Product(s):	OpenPlant Modeler
Version(s):	CONNECT EDITION 10.07.00.32 (Update 7)
Environment:	Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit)
Area:	Customization
Subarea:	Views Customization
Original Author:	Shubham Sawant,Bentley Product Advantage Group

In OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition, the requirement is to show center-line for HVAC ducts.

Background

In OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition, While placing HVAC rectangular or oval duct center-line is not shown, refer image as shown below. Center-line representation for ducts does not show by default, this wiki article explains how to represent the center-line for ducts.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition.
   
   
   
   
2. Choose the required Workspace, Workset & open any design (.dgn) file.
   
   
3. From File > Settings > Configurations, select Configuration Variables, refer image as shown below.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Add new configuration variable as HVAC_ADDCENTERLINE. Refer sequential steps as bulleted below.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Save Configuration & Relaunch OpenPlant Modeler.
   
   
6. From HVAC > HVAC Galleries > DUCTS place a Rectangular Duct as shown below to verify results.
   
   
   
   Notice that center-line for routed duct can be seen.

See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../how-to-add-dimensional-unit-to-added-property-in-openplant-modeler-connect-edition

Still a Problem?

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