Applies To
Product(s):	OpenPlant Modeler
Version(s):	08.11.09.564(SS5) \| 08.11.11.87 (SS6)
Environment:	Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Area:	Settings\Attributes
Subarea:	-
Original Author:	Rahul Kumar, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Overview

To Attach OpenPlant Modeler object inside ProSteel.

Problem Description

While attaching OpenPlant Modeler objects to ProSteel, it does not appear in drawing and remain invisible during attachment. See below image with only structures.

Reason

To reference OpenPlant object (Micro Station based file), it should get converted to real solids first to realize it in detail center of ProSteel. Below are the steps explained for the conversion of OpenPlant objects to real solids.

Steps To Resolve

In OpenPlant Modeler, select piping.
From Utilities->Key-in-> type Drop Element. Press Enter.
Check ON all option, shown under drop Element dialog box & Set dimensions to segments.
Click on Accept, by clicking anywhere in model.
Select again and in Key-in dialog box type convert Smartsolid & hit Enter.
This will convert to smart solid.
Save this file and test it in pro structure.
Use this file for reference use and test the case. See image below.

Still a Problem?

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