How to Change Bill of Materials list's Text Font, Size, Color and Location Using Text Nodes


Applies To 
Product(s):OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
Version(s):08.11.09.XXX (SS5) | 08.11.11.XXX (SS6)
Environment: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Area: Settings/Attributes
Subarea: -
Original Author:Kestutis Mitkus, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Background

User requirement, is to change Bill of Material list’s text font, size and color. Also to change Text node location & its attributes.

OpenPlant Modeler-OpenPlant Isometrics Manager

Steps To Accomplish

  1. Launch OpenPlant Isometrics Manager style seed file. Make sure seed file selection is correct. 
  2. Click on View Attributes and turn on Text Nodes to make it available for editing.



  3. Click on Text Node and edit it with standard Microstation text editing options. It allows to change Text Height, Width and Font.



  4. There is provision to create custom Text Style with more advanced options where user may use it for required Text Nodes.





  5. Save style. Close seed file and generate isometrics to verify result. 



  6. To change the location of text nodes, Right click & use context menu to select Change Text Attribute option. 



  7. Expand node to select various option.



  8. Select Text height & width to change its value.

AutoPLANT Modeler-OpenPlant Isometrics Manager

Steps To Accomplish

  1. Launch OpenPlant Isometrics Manager style seed file. Make sure seed file selection is correct. 
  2. Click on View Attributes and turn on Text Nodes to make it available for editing.



  3. Click on Text Node and edit it with standard Microstation text editing options. It allows to change Text Height, Width and Font.



  4. There is provision to create custom Text Style with more advanced options where user may use it for required Text Nodes.

  5. Save style. Close seed file and generate isometrics to verify result. 



  6. To change the location of text nodes, Right click & use context menu to select Change Text Attribute option. 



  7. Expand node to select various option.



  8. Select Text height & width to change its value.

See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../modifying-text-and-annotation-settings

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