| Applies To | |
| Product(s): | OpenPlant PID |
| Version(s): |
CONNECT Edition 10.06.00.23 |
| Environment: | Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit) |
| Area: | Instrument |
| Subarea: | Customization |
| Original Author: | Shubham Sawant,Bentley Product Advantage Group |
Background
In OpenPlant PID CE, requirement is to create a custom instrument for the frequent use in the project. change the date according to demand. This wiki article explains the procedure for the same.
Steps to Accomplish
- Launch OpenPlant PID CONNECT Edition.
- From drawing, place a desired graphics with the help of placement tools as shown
- Change the workflow to OpenPlant PID, select the graphics & click on create component from element as shown
- A build new component dialogue will now pop up on the window. Enter the new class name, select the base class & click on Next. Refer the attached image below
- Select the cell library & give the origin point to the component as shown & click next.
- Now add the required annotation for the component with the help of “Add” option as shown
For example:
upon clicking on add, a new Add annotation tab will open. Select any property, text style, placement count & hit on ok as shown - Now the DGN Library will be selected. Click on instruments class, check on the box if a component is to be used as an icon, change the color if required & click on finish.
- Notice that the new instrument is now added in the list
- Click on the created instrument, enter the fields to annotate as selected in step-6.
- Once done, notice that the component is placed with the desired annotations as shown
See Also
Still a Problem?
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