| Applies To | |
| Product(s): | OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 8 |
| Version(s): |
10.08.00.51 |
| Environment: | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Area: | Schema Customization |
| Subarea: | - |
| Original Author: | Deepak Singh, Bentley Product Advantage Group |
To allow a different set of nominal diameters for flanged connection in OpenPlant Modeler.
Background
In OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition, the requirement is to customize OpenPlant Modeler to allow connection with different diameters. In this wiki article, we will explore the possible customizations that are required to achieve such requirements. Please note that in this article, Flange Joint has been considered but the same customization can be implemented on any desired joint type.
Steps to Accomplish
- Load OpenPlant Project Administrator CONNECT Edition.
- Expand the desired workset & select the OpenPlant Modeler application icon.
- Switch to the Tools ribbon tab & click on Class Editor as shown below.
- By default, it will load OpenPlant_3D schema. Supplement it with Modeling and Modeling Views schemas. Refer image as shown below.
- Navigate to JOINT class, search for FLANGE_JOINT and expand it as shown below.
- Right-click on Match Property and select Add Element as shown below.
Note: If the added element is not showing for Match Property, switch to another class and go to FLANGE_JOINT again. - Enter script under Match Property[2] as shown below.
Bentley.Building.Mechanical.JointLibrary.JointValidationScript(OPM_MATCH_PROPERTY_MAP_NOMINAL_DIAMETER,NOMINAL_DIAMETER) - Save all the schema changes.
- Using OpenPlant Project Administrator, right-mouse on the workset/application icon and select Explore here as shown below.
- Open Modeler.cfg file in notepad or notepad++.
- Search for OPM_ATTRIBUTESTOCHECK and comment on this variable. Refer to the image below.
- Also, include one variable as mentioned below. Enter desired set of nominal diameters that should match/allow for connection. Refer to the image below.
OPM_MATCH_PROPERTY_MAP_NOMINAL_DIAMETER = 100;125|200;250|150;200 - Save all the changes, load OpenPlant Modeler and verify the placement.
Notice that for joint element, it prompt records to select for desired size.