How to Change Default Spacing of Flow Arrow


Applies To
Product(s):OpenPlant PID
Version(s):08.11.10.XXX (SS5) | 08.11.11.XXX (SS6)
Environment:Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Area:Class Editor
Subarea:Customization
Original Author:Jaya Tiwari, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Background

In this article we will cover how to shift/move Flow Arrow at zero distance from vertex to pipeline. By default Flow Arrow spacing is at some distance see below image. Our requirement is to move flow arrow distance to zero.

Steps to Accomplish

  1. Launch Class Editor.

  2. Open OpenPlant_PID.01.07.ecschema.

  3. Supplement with OpenPlant_PID_Supplemental_Imperial.01.07.ecschema.



  4. Navigate to "Directional Pipe Flow Arrow" Class.

  5. Switch to  Properties Tab "SPACING_CLASSNAME" .

  6. Hit on 'Override' button, if the property is greyed out.

  7. Edit "Default valueProperty Custom Attributes, SPACING_DEFAULT to SPACING_NONE as shown below.

  8. Verify Result

 

See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../how-to-add-pipeline-number-in-valve-tag-in-openplant-pid

communities.bentley.com/.../273197