How to Set Component to Shop or Field in BOM Depending Upon the Value in AutoPLANT Modeler



Applies To
Product(s):OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
Version(s):08.11.11.XXX
Environment:Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit)
Area:Settings/Attributes
Subarea:Modifying BOM
Original Author:Swapnil Joshi, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Overview

To set component to shop or field  in BOM depending upon the value in AutoPLANT Modeler.

Background

OpenPlant Isometrics Manager does not identify whether the component is set to shop or field in AutoPLANT Modeler. Hence making some schema changes will help it identify whether the component is set to shop or field in AutoPLANT and help it place accordingly in the BOM in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

Steps to Accomplish

  1. Open Bentley Class Editor.


  2. Open OpenPlant_3D.01.07.ecschema.xml.


  3. Supplement it with Isometrics Isoextractor schema.


  4. Upon loading schemas, search for class Piping Component.


  5. In the Properties tab, search for SHOP_FIELD property.


  6. Add following Custom Attributes.


  7. Edit the Custom Attributes as mentioned in the image below.


  8. Do the same changes in Gasket class.


  9. Save schema changes and close Bentley Class Editor.
  10. From the Isometric Configuration window, open report.def.


  11. In report definition, add following syntax.
    In shop section, do following changes

    In field section, do following changes


  12. Save the file and close.
  13. Now, user can control the positioning in shop or field in BOM based upon value assigned in AutoPLANT Modeler.

See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../configuring-the-bom-and-reports

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