How to Open Multiple Instances of OpenPlant Modeler from ProjectWise


 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):OpenPlant Modeler
 Version(s):08.11.09.XXX
 Environment: Windows 7 (64 bit)
 Area: ProjectWise
 Subarea: 
 Original Author:Harpreet Singh, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Background

When we launch OpenPlant Modeler from desktop, it is easy to open multiple instances. However, if user is working is launching OpenPlant Modeler by opening the file from ProjectWise then it asks to check-in the file which is already open.

Steps to Accomplish

  1. Launch ProjectWise and login to the datasource.

  2. Open the file to launch OpenPlant Modeler.

  3. To open second file, press SHIFT key on keyboard and open the second file. This will open the second instance of OpenPlant Modeler.

  4. You will see that both files have been checked out from ProjectWise.



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