Standard Preferences Dialog Disappeared from OpenPlant Modeler


Applies To 
 
Product(s):OpenPlant Modeler
Version(s):08.11.09.xxx (SS5) | 08.11.11.xxx (SS6)
Environment: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Area: Properties
Subarea: 
Original Author:Harpreet Singh, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Problem Description

Sometimes it may happen that standard preferences dialog disappeared and user can't retrieve it back. This article will help users to retrieve the standard preference dialog.

Steps to Resolve

  1. Close OpenPlant Modeler, if open.

  2. Go to C:\Users\%USER_NAME%\AppData\Local\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler\8.11\fuQzcVPrAd92vLKUDDs1dQ\prefs folder.

  3. Locate this file OPmodeler-OpenPlantModeler.docking.xml as shown below.


  4. Delete this file and re-launch OpenPlant Modeler, you will see standard preference docked on the left side by default.



NOTE: Deleting this xml file from prefs folder may affect the other docked items and user will have to dock them again.

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