Applies To
Product(s):	OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition
Version(s):	10.09.00.74
Environment:	Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit)
Area:	Parametric Equipment
Subarea:	Schema File
Original Author:	Shubham Sawant,Bentley Product Advantage Group

Background

In OpenPlant Modeler CE, Parametric Equipment cannot be saved by default in an xml file as no property contains Parametric Property Marker custom attribute in schema.
In this wiki article, we will follow steps to save Device Type Code property of Parametric Equipment in xml file.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Launch Bentley Class Editor CONNECT Edition.
   
   
   
   
2. For desired workset location, Select OpenPlant_3D.01.08 schema & click on Open to load the schema. Supplement the loaded schema with OpenPlant_3D_Supplemental_ModelingViews.01.08.ecschema.
   
   Refer to the attached Wiki link to know, How to Load & Supplement Schema in Bentley Class Editor. Link >>
   
   
3. From the search button, search for Equipment Class as shown
   
   
   
   
4. Go to Properties tab and select DEVICE_TYPE_CODE property & Add custom attribute as shown below.
   
   
   
   
5. Add Parametric Property Marker from Custom Attributes dialog. Make sure to set location as OpenPlant_3D_Supplemental_ModelingViews.01.08 & hit ok.
   
   
6. Select Parametric Status as save from the dropdown as shown below.
   
   
   
   
7. Save the schema changes as shown & Relaunch OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition to verify the results.
   
   
   
   
8. For creating parametric equipment, select Equipment > Solids as shown
   
   
   
   
9. Create a desired solid ( cylinder here) as shown
   
   
   
   
10. Change the workflow to OpenPlant Modeler > Select the solid > Click on create equipment > Select the desired name & click on create as shown
    
    
    
    
11. Once Created, insert the desirable fields & click on Apply changes as shown
    
    
    
    
12. Now, click on save as shown
    
    
    
    
13. The saving design data dialogue is evoked. Save the file to the desired location as shown
    
    
    
    
14. Now open the file & notice that the required property is saved in XML file as shown
    
    
    
    

See Also

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

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