How to Not Show Gaskets in Isometrics


Applies To 
Product(s):OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
Version(s):08.11.09.XXX (SS5) & Others
Environment: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Area: Customization
Subarea: 
Original Author:Dinesh Solanki, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Introduction

Sometimes many user do not prefer to show gaskets in the Isometrics as fabricators and designers might confuse it with a component. Below steps will help you to not show gaskets in the output. make a note this Wiki covers scenario when OpenPLANT Modeler is worked with OpenPLANT Isometric manager. However, the steps will be the same when user is using AutoPLANT Modeler with OpenPLANT Isometric manager with some changes in the path.

Steps to Accomplish

  1. Using Isometric configuration open seed file.



  2. Go to IsoExtractor--->Cell Creation Tool to Open Create Cell Dialog.



  3. Click Open Template file button to open Select Template file dialog. Browse to your project path to open Custom.cel.



  4. Now, import the (gasket) cell PGKT from lisocomp.cel to custom.cel using steps below.



  5. Delete the square from the gasket cell and save.



  6. See result below showing Isometrics as required.

See Also

communities.bentley.com/.../12647.modifying-symbols

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