Applies To
Product(s):	OpenPlant Modeler
Version(s):	CONNECT Edition 10.08.00.51 (Update 8)
Environment:	Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit)
Area:	ProjectWise
Subarea:	Installation
Original Author:	Aishwarya Kulkarni, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Background

When we launch OpenPlant Modeler, below dialog appears which prompts us to connect to ProjectWise. It can take a while before the software search for available data sources. This increases the time required to open the software and start working with it. Also, some users may not be integrated in a ProjectWise environment and may be working locally. For them this dialog is redundant.



Steps to Accomplish
 
Change ProjectWise Installation:

1. Go to Control Panel > Program and Features and select ProjectWise Explorer
2. Right click and select Change from the context menu
3.  Click Next on the subsequent dialog and get to the below dialog.
   
   
   
4. Expand ProjectWise Explorer and Tools and then uncheck iDesktop Integration
   
   
   
   
   
5. Then click Modify to apply the changes made.
   Note: This change will be applicable to all applications that use ProjectWise Integration on the machine

Without Changing ProjectWise Installation:

 If you do not want to change the ProjectWise installation and still want to disable desktop integration with ProjectWise, then:

1. Go to C:\Program Files\Bentley\OpenPlant CONNECT Edition\OpenPlantModeler\config\appl
2. Open pw.cfg file in Notepad as shown below
   
   
3. Remove the '#' sign before the highlighted variable and save it 
   
   

Still a Problem?

If above problem persists, then please create a Service Request and contact the Bentley Product Advantage group.  Please include a list of all relevant details to get in depth analysis for a solution or workaround.