Open Plant Modeler Fundamentals V8 I SS5 Metric TRN01579010004

OpenPlant Modeler Fundamentals
Metric V8i Edition (SELECTseries 5)
Bentley Institute Course Guide
TRN015790-1/0004
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OpenPlant Modeler Fundamentals
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Course Overview ____________________________________ 7
Course Description ____________________________________7 Target Audience_______________________________________7 Prerequisites _________________________________________7 Course Objectives _____________________________________7 Modules Included _____________________________________8 System Requirements __________________________________8 Software Requirements_________________________________9 Important Notes: ______________________________________9
Getting Started _____________________________________ 11

Module Overview _____________________________________11 Module Prerequisites __________________________________11 Module Objectives_____________________________________11 Starting OpenPlant Modeler _____________________________12 The OpenPlant Modeler User Interface ____________________15 Creating Units, Systems and Pipelines _____________________18
Equipment Modeling ________________________________ 23

Module Overview _____________________________________23 Module Prerequisites __________________________________23 Module Objectives_____________________________________23 Building Parametric Equipment___________________________24 Building Custom Equipment _____________________________36 Using Nozzle Manager __________________________________47 The Nozzle Manager Toolbar _________________________47 Copying and Modifying Equipment Settings _________________63
OpenPlant Model Server _____________________________ 69

Module Overview _____________________________________69 Module Prerequisites __________________________________69 Module Objectives_____________________________________69 Component Check Out/Check In __________________________70 The Item Browser __________________________________70 The Model Server Task Menu _________________________82
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OpenPlant Piping ___________________________________ 85

Module Overview _____________________________________85 Module Prerequisites __________________________________85 Module Objectives_____________________________________85 Basic Modeling Guidelines_______________________________86 Routing Pipe__________________________________________86 The Piping Task Menu __________________________________86 Viewing Tool Palettes __________________________________88 Icon Layout Mode __________________________________88 List Layout Mode___________________________________88 Panel Layout Mode _________________________________89 Using Keyins to Access Tool Palette Commands __________89 Tools in Standard Preference for Piping Component _______90 Piping Exercises _______________________________________91 Scope of Work _____________________________________91 Plant Layout_______________________________________94 Auto-Generate Isosheet _____________________________152
OpenPlant Cable Tray ________________________________ 163

Module Overview _____________________________________163 Module Prerequisites __________________________________163 Module Objectives_____________________________________163 Create Traylines _______________________________________164
OpenPlant HVAC ____________________________________ 177

Module Overview _____________________________________177 Module Prerequisites __________________________________177 Module Objectives_____________________________________177 Create HVAC Systems __________________________________178
Drawing Management _______________________________ 189

Module Overview _____________________________________189 Module Prerequisites __________________________________189 Module Objectives_____________________________________189 Creating Snapshot of the Model __________________________190 Defining views in 3D model __________________________194
OpenPlant Model Review _____________________________ 205

Module Overview _____________________________________205 Module Prerequisites __________________________________205 Module Objectives_____________________________________205 Clash Detection _______________________________________206 Clash Detection Interface ____________________________206 Clash Detection Basics ______________________________206 Working with Clash Detection Tool________________________208
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OpenPlant Modeler Fundamentals Assessment ___________ 227

Questions ________________________________________227 Answers __________________________________________229
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Course Overview
Course Description
This course will teach the user how to place OpenPlant Modeler objects such as equipment, piping, raceway, and pipe supports, into a working model. It will also show how to check-in and check-out from the OpenPlant Model Server, and other workings and interactions of the OpenPlant Modeler software. It will also cover producing deliverables - orthographic drawings, piping isometric drawings, and reports.
Target Audience
This course is recommended for the following audience(s): 3D Plant Designers
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of MicroStation Previous 3D experience
Course Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to: Create plant models of equipment, piping, raceway, and pipe supports Create output deliverable from the plant model, including orthographic drawings, piping isometrics, and reports
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Modules Included
Modules Included
The following modules are included in this course: OpenPlant Modeler Getting Started OpenPlant Equipment OpenPlant Model Server OpenPlant Piping OpenPlant Cable Tray OpenPlant HVAC OpenPlant Drawing Management OpenPlant Model Review
System Requirements
You must have a CD drive or Internet access for product installation. The following prerequisites are required to run the modules included in OpenPlant Modeler (SELECTseries 5): Processor:Intel Pentium 4 or AMD processor 3.0 GHz or greater Or Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 2.0 GHz or greater Memory: 4 GB minimum recommended RAM. More memory almost always improves performance, particularly when working with larger models Hard Disk: 1500 MB free disk space (which includes the 1200 MB install footprint for a complete installation) Video Graphic Cards: Graphics card supported by DirectX 9.0c. See the graphics card manufacturer for latest information on DirectX drivers. 256 MB of video RAM or higher is recommended. If insufficient video RAM or no graphics card supported by DirectX can be found, OpenPlant Modeler attempts to use software emulation. For optimal performance, graphics display color depth should be set to 24-bit or higher. When using a color depth setting of 16-bit, some inconsistencies will be noted, for Windows 7, a Direct3D capable workstation class graphics card with 128 MB or greater is required Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP2 or later), Microsoft Windows 7 (32 Bit), Microsoft Windows 7 (64 Bit) Microsoft Office: Professional Edition 2000 (SR1a), XP, 2003, 2007 or 2010.
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Software Requirements
Microsoft Office: ProjectWise Client Input Device: Any industry-standard input device supported by Windows. Output Device: Any industry-standard output device supported by Windows.
Software Requirements
ProjectWise Explorer V8i (SELECTseries 3 or 4), Bentley OpenPlant Modeler V8i (SELECTseries 5), Network access to OpenPlant ModelServer V8i (Select Series 5).
Important Notes:
For OpenPlant (SELECTseries 5) there are differences in the installation directories for Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008. The following tables provide the paths to the software files.
Windows XP:
Network_Root: Program: C:\Program Files\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\ C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\WorkSpace\Projects C:\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\
Local_Root:
Default Projects Root:
Note: Whenever Network_Root/Local_Root/Project_Root are mentioned in the
document, it refers to the above paths.
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Important Notes:
Windows 7 (32 bit) or Windows Server 2008:

Network_Root: C:\Program Files\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\ C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\WorkSpace\Projects C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\WorkSpace\Projects\
Local_Root:
Note: Whenever Network_Root/Local_Root/Project_Root are mentioned in the
document, it refers to the above paths.
Windows 7 (64 bit) or Windows Server 2008:

Network_Root: C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\ C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\WorkSpace\Projects C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\WorkSpace\Projects
Local_Root:
The training manual is written using Windows XP (32-bit), so all snapshots and steps used in exercises will have locations according to Windows XP (32-bit). If you are using a different OS, please refer to the table above.
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Getting Started
Module Overview
OpenPlant Modeler provides a full range of intelligent 3D modeling applications for the engineering and design of process plants and discrete manufacturing. Also included are modules for producing project deliverables.
Module Prerequisites
You must have a working knowledge of MicroStation 2D and 3D modeling. OpenPlant Modeler uses standard MicroStation conventions, such as precision key-in using AccuDraw, clip volume, display depth, text editing and view manipulations. You must also have a working knowledge of ProjectWise. OpenPlant Modeler uses ProjectWise to store components, reference drawings and working documents. Deliverables are also stored and managed in ProjectWise.
Module Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to: Start OpenPlant Modeler and connect to a datasource. Explore the User Interface. Create Units, Systems and Pipelines.
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Starting OpenPlant Modeler

OpenPlant Modeler starts like any other MicroStation based program. It is installed on your local hard drive and the project workspaces are stored either on your local hard drive or on a shared network drive. ProjectWise managed workspaces may also be used, but are not covered here. Where OpenPlant Modeler differs from other applications, is that the components within the model reside in the ProjectWise database and are not stored in a file. The working model file is a temporary file used solely to allow you to see your model upon check out. The check in/check out process will be discussed later in this book.
Exercise: Start OpenPlant Modeler 1 From the Start menu select, Start > All Programs > Bentley > Bentley OpenPlant Modeler V8i (SELECTseries 5) > Bentley OpenPlant Modeler V8i (SELECTseries 5). 2 Select OP_Training_M datasource and enter your user name and password. 3 Click Log in.
4 If the Select working directory dialog appears, browse to a folder to hold your working documents from ProjectWise.
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5 When the ProjectWise File Open dialog appears, click Cancel.
Note: By canceling this dialog, we have effectively disconnected ourselves
from ProjectWise for getting dgn files. For this exercise, this is ok. Normally, it is recommended that all working models be stored in ProjectWise, this allows you to reference other models, like the structural or electrical models, and would also allow you to take advantage of the managed workspace features. In later modules we will open files from the ProjectWise datasource. 6 In the OpenPlant Modeler File Open dialog, click New File. 7 Type OP_Training_M in the File name field.
Note: The name of the file must be unique because you will need to check
your files in and out of a single datasource.
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8 Click Save.
9 Highlight your new file and click Open, or double-click on the file.
Note: If the following dailog appears provide the details.
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The OpenPlant Modeler User Interface

OpenPlant Modeler uses Task based tools. This means that tools are grouped in logical sets. Meaning, if you are working on Equipment tasks, you will not find Piping tools.
OpenPlant uses two other dockable windows to allow you access to components and their associated data. They are the Item Browser and the Details window. The Item Browser accesses the Model Server for components. These are arranged in user customizable groupings. The delivered groupings are Area, Service and Unit. You will also find stored queries, used to sort the data at the local level. You might write a query to show you all of the equipment in Area 1, or all of the pipe in Unit 4. These queries can be stored locally (for only the current user) or globally (for the entire project)
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The toolbar at the top of the Item Browser will be discussed in more detail in a later module in this book. The Standard Preferences dialog may also be docked at either side or top or bottom of the screen. It is best practice to keep this dialog open where you can see it at all times. You will use this dialog to change the pipeline you are working with, as well as the spec, size and insulation settings.
The OpenPlant Modeler menu gives you access to all of the above dialogs, as well as Reporting and Clash Detection Tools. There is also a menu for importing models converted with the ProjectWise PDx Dynamic Review Service. There is also a
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menu for importing models converted with PSDS upgrade utility. This last menu will not be covered in this book.
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Creating Units, Systems and Pipelines

Before you can begin modeling, you must have Units and/or Systems and Pipelines to associate the components to. This is how they are stored in the database and how you may query them at a later time to find them for check out or referencing.
Exercise: Creating Units, Systems and Pipelines 1 In the Standard Preferences dialog, click the arrow in the Pipeline list. 2 Select New...
3 Expand (+) the Unit node.
4 Type EPC in the Name field. 5 Type Engineering Procurement Construction in the Description field.
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6 Click Save.
7 Click Save. 8 Expand (+) the Service node.
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9 Type WCR in the Name field and Water Cooling Return in the Description field.
10 Click Save. 11 In the Create Pipeline dialog, make sure that Service is set to P, then select the Properties tab.
12 Type 0005 in the Number field. 13 Select mEX-OPM from the Specification list. 14 Set the Nominal diameter to 100mm and the Insulation Thickness to 50mm.
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When finished, your dialog should look like the image below.
15 When satisfied, click Save. To create additional pipelines, continue to click New from the list. Set the Unit to HTF and the Service and Area to the correct value, then, select the Properties tab and enter the correct values from the table below to build all of the remaining pipelines.
Name Unit Name Service Name P P P P P P P P P P P Number Nominal Diameter 250mm 200mm 200mm 200mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 300mm 250mm 250mm 200mm Insulation Specification Thickness 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm mEX-OPM mEX-OPM mEX-OPM mEX-OPM mEX-OPM mEX-OPM mEX-OPM mEX-OPM m-EXOPM mEX-OPM mEX-OPM
HTF-P-L100-mEX-OPM HTF HTF-P-L101-mEX-OPM HTF HTF-P-L103-mEX-OPM HTF HTF-P-L105-mEX-OPM HTF HTF-P-L106-mEX-OPM HTF HTF-P-L108-mEX-OPM HTF HTF-P-L110-mEX-OPM HTF HTF-P-L112-mEX-OPM HTF HTF-P-L114-mEX-OPM HTF HTF-P-L130-mEX-OPM HTF HTF-P-L135-mEX-OPM HTF
L100 L101 L103 L105 L106 L108 L110 L112 L114 L130 L135
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Equipment Modeling
Module Overview
By using intelligent, parametric equipment components, the CAD modeler can quickly design all process equipment and nozzles required in a detailed layout. The exercises in this module will focus on creating equipment components.
A working OpenPlant project Working knowledge of MicroStation primitives Working knowledge of MicroStation Accudraw
Module Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to: Create and place parametric equipment. Add nozzles to the model. Build custom equipment using MicroStation primitives.
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Building Parametric Equipment

In this section, you will build intelligent parametric equipment and place the completed components into the model. If OpenPlant Modeler is not running, start it and log into your datasource. Cancel the dialog to open a file from ProjectWise and open your training file created in the last module. Reference the files PlotPlan.dgn and Structure.dgn which were delivered in the project dataset. You should find them in ..\WorkSpace\Projects\OP_Training_M\WorkFiles\Models. Accept the default attachment settings.
Exercise: Build Pump P-100 1 Expand the Equipment tab in the Task Navigator pane. In this task pane, you see all of the tools available for building process equipment, including the standard MicroStation 3D primitives.
2 From the Pumps toolbar, select Place Horizontal Pump.
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The Place Equipment dialog opens with the default settings for a horizontal pump.
3 Select the Associations category. 4 Select HTF from the Unit list and select P from the Service list.
Note: This is important to remember since if you do not select a Unit and
Service to associate the equipment with, it will be much more difficult to check out the equipment after checking it into the database.
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5 Fill in the Tag Information and Design Geometry categories as shown below.
As you move your mouse away from the dialog, you will see that the pump object is already located on the cursor. 6 Pump P-100 is located 202mm South of column line 2 and 1168mm East of column line A. Using AccuDraw, locate your cursor at the intersection of the two column lines and type O. This will set the AccuDraw origin there.
7 Type T.
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To rotate the AccuDraw compass to the Top view. 8 Next, drag your mouse in the East direction and type 1168mm and press Enter. 9 Then, drag your mouse in the South direction and type 202mm and press Enter. 10 Click a data point to start placement of the pump. Drag your mouse in the North direction along the AccuDraw compass line and pick a data point to set the pump in place. We will place nozzles on the pump in a later exercise.
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Exercise: Build Exchanger EX-100 1 Select the Heat Exchangers toolbar. 2 Select Place Horz Shell Tube Heat Exchanger.
3 From in the Associations category, select HTF from the Unit list and select P from the Service list.
4 Fill in the Tag Information and Design Geometry category as shown below.
5 Click Save. To save these settings for future use.
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6 Browse to ..\WorkSpace\Projects\OP_Training_M\WorkFiles\Models and name the file EX100.ecModel.xml. 7 Click Save.
Exchanger EX-100 is located 2743mm East of column line A and 1524mm South of column line 5. It is also located 11376mm above ground. Using AccuDraw, place the exchanger as follows; 8 Starting at the intersection of column lines A and 5, type O. To set the AccuDraw Compass origin.
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9 In the Isometric view select the midpoint of the saddle on the heat exchanger base. Move the cursor to the East and type 2743mm and press Enter.
Note: By pressing the shift key on the keyboard you can toggle the insertion
points. 10 Then, move the cursor to the South and type 00mm and press Enter. 11 Click in the Z field, it should now be highlighted, type 9906mm and press Enter. 12 Press the shift key to make sure the placement point is in the center of the bottom of the south support. 13 Click a data point to start the placement.
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14 Drag your mouse to the North and click a data point to finish the placement.
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Exercise: Build Exchanger EX-100A 1 Select the Heat Exchangers toolbar. 2 Select the Place Horz Shell Tube Heat Exchanger.
3 Click Load. 4 Browse to ..\WorkSpace\Projects\OP_Training_M\WorkFiles\Models and select the file EX100.ecModel.xml.
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5 Click Open.
6 The settings in the Place Equipment dialog are now set to the values you created with EX-100 in the previous exercise. Update the Associations category to the correct values.
7 Update the Tag Information and values P and Q as shown below.
8 Tentative snap to the center of the face of exchanger EX-100 and type O.
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9 Press the Shift key until the insertion point is located at the center of the shell flange.
10 Type S. To rotate the AccuDraw compass to the Side view. 11 Drag your mouse up and type 1620mm and press Enter. 12 Press shift key to make sure the placement point is in the center of the south flange. 13 Click a data point to begin the placement.
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14 Drag your mouse to the North along the AccuDraw compass line and click a data point to complete the placement.
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Building Custom Equipment

In this section we will build a custom piece of equipment using MicroStation primitive elements. The heater unit will use the dimensions below.
Exercise: Building Heater H-1 1 Select the Equipment task tab. 2 Select Slab Solid. The Settings dialog opens. 3 Enter the dimensions for the slab.
4 The bottom of the solid needs to be 1800mm above grade and is 5640mm West of column line A and 2743mm South of column line 3. 5 Start at the intersection of column lines A and 3, type O. 6 Move your mouse to the South and type 2743mm and press Enter. 7 Then, drag your mouse to the West and type 5640mm and press Enter. 8 Click in the AccuDraw Z window and type 1800mm and press Enter.
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9 Click a data point to start the placement.
10 Drag your mouse to the North and click a data point to set the length. 11 Drag your mouse to the West and click a data point to set the width.
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12 Drag your mouse up in the vertical to give the proper direction and click a data point to complete the placement.
13 Select Pyramid Solid and place a pyramid with the same base dimensions as the previous solid and a top dimension of 5500mm x 3050 m. The pyramid will be 1800mm tall.
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14 Select one of the top corners of the previous solid to begin placement and following the prompts for length width and height directions, click data points for each.
15 Create another rectangular slab with dimensions of 5500mm x 3050mm x 3050mm placing it on top of the pyramid.
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16 Create a cylinder stack 12300mm high with a diameter of 900mm, starting 1800mm above the top cube. Start by placing the correct dimensions in the settings dialog.
To place the center of the base of the cylinder at the center of the top of the cube, do the following. 17 Set the AccuDraw origin at the mid point of the West side of the cube. 18 Drag your mouse to the East and press Enter. To lock the direction. 19 Pick the mid point of the South side of the cube and type O. To reset the origin. 20 Type S. To rotate the AccuDraw compass to a side view. 21 Drag your mouse up and type 1800mm and press Enter. To set the center of the base of the cylinder. 22 To finish the placement, drag your mouse up and pick a data point.
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To complete the Heater, we will build the transition piece from the top of the last cube to the bottom of the cylinder. 23 Select Tools > Surfaces > Create Freeform Surfaces > Loft Rectangle to Circle.
Note: Make sure to disable the fields within the Loft Rectangle to Circle dialog.
24 Select one of the corners of the cube. Make sure that AccuDraw is in the Top view by typing T. 25 Select the length of the bottom of the transition by selecting the corner along the long side. 26 Select the short side. Define the height by picking on the center of the base of the cylinder.
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27 Finish the command by selecting a point on the outside of the base of the cylinder.
Now that you have built the Heater, we need to make it intelligent
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Exercise: Create Equipment Using Existing Graphics 1 Select all of the primitive elements of the Heater.
2 Select Create Component using Existing Graphic Elements. 3 For this exercise, change the Type to Vessel. 4 Select VERTICAL_VESSEL in the Create Custom Settings dialog. 5 Click Create.
The Modify Equipment dialog opens. 6 Change the Tag Information category to display H-100. 7 Click the check at the top of the dialog. To save the changes.
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Note: Be sure to set the Associations category to HTF and P for the Unit and
Service.
Using Element Information, you can see that the primitives have in fact been converted into a single intelligent piece of equipment.
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Exercise: Checking Components into the Database Now that you have created several pieces of equipment, it is a good idea to check them into the project database for safe keeping. From this point forward, you will check in and check out the items you wish to work on. 1 Change the Task Navigation tab to show the Model Server functions.
2 Click Check In All. 3 You get an option to leave the components as a reference in the model. So first the Specify Reference Out Settings dialog is displayed.
Note: If you click OK with the default settings above the referenced
components will be slightly transparent. This will make them easier to distinguish from the checked out components. 4 Type New Equipment in the Enter the CheckIn Comments window.
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5 Click CheckIn. Notice the option to Leave Reference Copy.
Once complete, your model should only contain the references.
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Using Nozzle Manager

Now that you have built the equipment for the project, you need to add the nozzles to connect to the pipelines. To do this, you will use Nozzle Manager.
The Nozzle Manager Toolbar

Current Equipment List: This list shows all equipment checked out to your current model, this allows you to navigate to the various pieces of equipment quickly and easily.
Select Equipment: This tool allows you to graphically select the equipment you wish to work on. Open Datum Manager: Opens the Datum Manager to allow you to set datums on your equipment in order to place Nozzles. Apply All Changes: Applies any changes made to nozzles in the dialog. Export All Items: Exports all nozzles to an xml formatted file. This would allow you to later import them into a different piece of equipment or save them for disaster recovery. Load as New Items: Imports the previously exported nozzle xml files. Attach Existing Nozzles and Datum: Attaches existing nozzles to equipment. Re-calculate Positions of All: Applies changes made to the values of all nozzles. Calculate values of all from current locations: Applies new values of all nozzles after they have been graphically relocated. Select nozzle to select its row: Allows you to graphically select the nozzle you wish to modify. Connect item to existing component: Connects a nozzle to an existing component. Copy an items values: Copies the values of an entire line to the clipboard. Paste over item: Pastes previously copied values from the clipboard and overwrites the current line.
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Delete Item: Deletes an entire row. Revert Item: Undoes changes made to a row. Re-calculate nozzle position: Applies changes made to the values of a single nozzle. Calculate values for current position: Re-calculates the values of the current nozzle from changes made graphically. Toggle display of diagram: Toggles the display of the nozzle diagram. Toggle display of datum: Toggles the display of the datum on or off. Toggle transparency of equipment: Toggles the transparency of the current piece of equipment on or off. Help: Opens the help window. Zoom: When selected, zooms to the currently selected nozzle. Isolate: When selected, isolates the current nozzle within the current view. Highlight: Highlights the currently selected nozzle.
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Exercise: Check Out Equipment 1 In the Items window, open the Server tree, the OP_Training_M tree, the Components tree, the Unit tree and the HTF Unit. Lastly, open the Equipment tree. From this view, you may check out all or some of the components for this unit. We will check out all of the equipment created in the last series of exercises. 2 Using the Ctrl button, select, EX-100, EX-100A, H-100 and P-100. Rightclick and select Check Out.
Note: In order to be able to connect the new nozzles to the correct line
numbers, we need to reference those items into our file. 3 Open the Pipeline tree.
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4 Highlight all of the line numbers, right-click and select Reference Out.
Exercise: Adding Nozzles to Pump P-100 1 From the Equipment Task Pane, select Nozzle Manager. The Nozzle Manager dialog opens.
2 Select pump P-100 from the list.
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The Nozzle Manager dialog now shows P-100 in the title bar and a new line is added for the first nozzle.
3 Add nozzle data for both the suction and discharge nozzles as shown below.
4 Click Apply all Changes. A Nozzle dialog opens for you to select the flange for Nozzle 1, it will reappear to have you select the flange for Nozzle 2. 5 Select 150lb, RF, CS for both.
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Your pump should now appear like this.
Exercise: Add Nozzles to Exchangers EX-100 and EX-100A 1 Restart Nozzle Manager. 2 Select exchanger EX-100, or, select EX-100 from the list.
3 Enter values for the nozzles as shown below.

EX-100 Number TYPE (w.r.t datum) 1 Radial 2 Radial 3 Radial 4 Radial
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EX-100 DATUM A B C D E P L R T Service Specification Nominal Diameter Insulation Thickness P mEX-OPM 8 P mEX-OPM 8 P mEX-OPM 8 P mEX-OPM 8 5080 355 7670 355 7670 305 355 305 shell 0 shell 0 shell 180 shell 180
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4 When finished click Apply all Changes. 5 Select 150lb, RF for all of your nozzles. When complete, exchanger EX-100 should appear like this.
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6 Click Select Equipment, on the Nozzle Manager toolbar. 7 Select exchanger EX-100A.
8 Add the nozzles values as shown below. 9 When finished, click Apply all Changes. 10 Select 150lb, RF for all of your nozzles.
50 Number TYPE (w.r.t datum) DATUM A B C D E P L R T Service Specification P EX-OPM P EX-OPM P EX-OPM 3555 381 7670 305 355 305 1 Radial 2 Radial 3 Radial
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50 Nominal Diameter Insulation Thickness 8 8 8
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Notice that Nozzle 1 is located in the wrong position.
11 Using the Selector Tool, select nozzle 1. 12 Using the horizontal and vertical oriented grips, slide nozzle 1 so that it connects to nozzle 1 on Exchanger EX-100.
13 In the Nozzle Manager, highlight nozzle 1. 14 Click Calculate values for current position. Notice the value for E and P have changed.
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15 Change the nozzle with Number field value of 3 to 4.
16 In the next open line, type 3 in the Number field. 17 Click Connect item to existing component. 18 Select nozzle 2 on Exchanger EX-100. You will see that all of the necessary values have been placed in the input fields. 19 Change the Insulation Thickness to 50 mm to match the other nozzles.
20 Click Apply all Changes. When finished, exchanger EX-100A should look like this.
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Exercise: Add Nozzles to Heater H-100 1 Rotate one view to a Left Hand View like this.
On the Heater, we will have three nozzles located as shown below.
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2 Start Nozzle Manager and select heater H-100.
3 Since there is no Datum defined for the Heater, click Open Datum Manager on the Nozzle Manager toolbar.
Note: Datum specifies a local coordinate system used to place nozzles.
4 Follow command prompts: Datapoint to define datums origin Datapoint to define datums z-axis Datapoint to define datums y-axis Specify datapoints based on the following pictures. Z-axis is represented by the blue line (point 2), y-axis by the red line (point 3), origin is located at
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their intersection (point 1). When you specify required data points Datum Manager enables you to enter a Name for the Datum.
5 Close the Datum Manager.
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6 Add nozzle data for the three nozzles as shown below.
7 When complete, click Apply all Changes.1 8 Select 150lb, RF for all of your nozzles. When complete, your heater should look like this.
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Exercise: Add a Freeform Nozzle to EX-103 1 Select Component Browser > HTF > Equipment and check out EX-103. 2 Rotate the view until you get this angle:
3 In the Standard Preferences dialog set size to 300. 4 Click Freeform Nozzle. To place a Freeform Nozzle. 5 Select 150LB, RF. Notice how the nozzle just follows the shape of the exchanger when you move it over the surface.
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In this case we need to place it at a certain distance from the North-West corner. 6 Using AccuDraw, locate your cursor at the corner and type O. 7 Next, drag your mouse in the South direction and type 500mm and press Enter. 8 Then, drag your mouse in the East direction and type 1000mm and press Enter. 9 Click a data point to place the nozzle. 10 Press S to rotate the AccuDraw compass to a side orientation. 11 Pick a data point straight up to set the nozzle in place.
12 When the nozzle is placed, right-click select Modify Component. 13 From there you can change the tag number of the Nozzle if needed.
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Copying and Modifying Equipment Settings

To complete the equipment layout, we need to copy pump P-100 and the two heat exchangers, EX-100 and EX-100A. After copying them, we will modify their settings to make them unique and then check all equipment back into the database.
Exercise: Copy and Edit Pump P-100 1 Select pump P-100 and the two nozzles associated with it.
2 Right-click on the pump and select Copy from the context menu.
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3 With AccuDraw in the Top view, place the new pump 3625 mm in the East direction by typing 3625 after starting to drag your mouse to the East.
4 Selecting only the pump, right-click and select Modify Component from the context menu.
5 Modify the Associations and Tag Information categories as shown below. 6 Click the check mark at the top of the dialog.
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To save your changes.
Exercise: Copying and Editing Exchangers EX-100 and EX-100A 1 Select both of the heat exchangers and their associated nozzles.
2 Right-click on the exchangers and select Copy from the context menu.
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3 With AccuDraw in the Top view, copy the exchanges 10970 mm to the East.
4 Selecting only the bottom exchanger, right-click and select Modify Component. 5 Modify the Associations and Tag Information categories for 101 as shown below.
6 Save your changes. 7 Select the top exchanger, right-click and select Modify Component. 8 Modify the Associations and Tag Information categories as shown below.
9 Click the green check mark at the top of the dialog to save your changes.
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10 We need to modify the Nozzles for EX-101A. Start Nozzle Manager and select EX-101A. Modify as below:
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Exercise: Check in Equipment and Clear References 1 From the Model Server task toolbar, select Clear all referenced elements from Design File. 2 Also From the Model Server toolbar, select CheckIn All.
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OpenPlant Model Server

Module Overview
The OpenPlant Model Server is the link between the modeling environment and the ProjectWise database, where components are stored. Without the Model Server, a user would not be able to produce reports or isometrics.
Basic OpenPlant Modeler functions
Module Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to: Check components in and out of the database. Reference components out of the database and maintain them. Write simple queries to the database.
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Component Check Out/Check In

The ability to check out individual pieces of equipment or single pipelines is a very powerful tool. This allows the work to be distributed to a far greater number of modelers than previous workflows would allow. Also, by using the Model Server, file corruptions are never an issue, the idea of a model file is now moot. Any design file with the correct units and opened in the correct workspace can now be used to check out or reference out model components. In the previous module, you created all of your equipment and finished by checking them into the database. Now lets look at how you may use them moving forward.
The Item Browser

When you need to check out items to work on, you will start in the Item Browser.
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The Item Browser has three distinct areas. The toolbar at the top, the OpenPlant Model Component Browser, and the Active Component Browser. The toolbar contains buttons to allow you to interact with the database.
Show Details: Brings the Details window to the forefront, this window is much like the standard Element Info in Microstation, but gives you details of an element not necessarily in your model. This information comes directly from the database. To see the details of a component, simply highlight it in the component tree.
Open Tree Manager: This button opens the Tree Manager, which allows you to change how you view your data from the database. Exercise to follow. Refresh Active Tree: Updates the data in your Active Tree from the database. Check In All: Checks in all components from your model. Free All: Frees checked out components from the database and deletes them from your model.
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Warning: You should be very careful with this command, any modifications to
existing components will be lost if you use this command. Clear All Referenced Elements From Design File: Deletes all referenced components from your model. OpenPlant Model Server Status Tool: Allows you to view the status of components in your model and compare them to the database. This function allows you to verify that new or modified components do not conflict with items in the database. OpenPlant Model Server Operations History: Shows you the Check In/Check Out history of components in your model. Exercise to follow. Refresh All: Updates your referenced components from the database to show any recent changes, and updates the database with changes in your current model. Update All: Updates the database with any changes in your current model. Query ProjectWise: Opens the Query ProjectWise dialog to allow you to search for components based upon any number of attributes. Exercise to follow.
Exercise: Check Out Equipment Now that we have explored the icons in the toolbar, we will check out components. This is the first step as you begin to work. If you need to modify a piece of equipment, you will first have to check it out. If you need to work on a pipeline, you will first have to check it out also. You may check out components at any number of levels within the component tree, but it is recommended that you check out at the lowest level possible. Checking out the entire Unit will lock that entire Unit away from other users. The same is true for checking out a Service, all pipelines and equipment under that service will be locked. For this reason, it is recommended that you only check out individual pieces of equipment or just the pipelines you will be working on. 1 Open the Component Browser. 2 Expand (+) the Unit node. 3 Expand (+) the HTF node. 4 Expand (+) the Equipment node.
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To view all of the equipment you previously checked in.
In this view, the color of the items tells you what is available to you. Items in Green are available for check out. Items in Red are checked out for others and are locked from you. Items in Black are already checked out by you. 5 Highlight one or more pieces of equipment and right-click. 6 Select CheckOut from the context menu.
The checkout process will run, when complete, the status window will report the checkout complete and your equipment will then be visible.
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You will also notice that the color of the equipment name in the item browser has turned Black, showing that you have these items checked out.
7 Go to the active tree in the Items browser and expand Unit and HTF.
Note: In the active tree you can navigate all components checked out or
referenced out into the file.
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8 Right-click on EX-100 and notice that you have an option to check in individual components.
Note: One difference from Check In All is that with this option you cannot
chose to unselect the Leave Reference Copy check box.
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9 When done; notice the exchanger is greyed out in the active tree indicating that they are referenced.
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Exercise: Tree Manager 1 Click Open Tree Manager from the Item Browser toolbar. 2 The following dialog opens. You may change the display order of the component trees by selecting one and clicking Move up or Move down.
3 Highlight the Active tree. This tree shows items which are in the current design file. Notice the different Display Options. 4 Set or clear the Display Options as required. 5 Click Apply.
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To see how the Active tree changes. (You will need to check out some equipment and lines for this to display).
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Exercise: OpenPlant ModelServer Operations History 1 Click OpenPlant ModelServer Operations History. 2 The following dialog opens.
This dialog shows the check out/check in operations performed from your working model. By highlighting any of the operations, you may get Advanced Details or even open the containing folder on your hard drive where the file resides. By checking the Reference Out entries, you may also see reference out activities.
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Exercise: Query ProjectWise 1 Click Query ProjectWise. 2 The following dialog opens.
3 In the Search For: field, start typing Equip. 4 You will see that the classes from the Model Server schema get filtered based upon what you type. Equipment should be highlighted in the lower window, select it by double-clicking on it.
5 Select Device Type Code in the first list of the Where... group box. 6 Select P in the equal to field.
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7 Click Add to Search. Notice that the query is built to your specifications in the lower window.
8 Click OK. The following dialog opens.
9 Type Pumps in the Name field. 10 Click OK. 11 Open the Local Queries Tree. Notice that Pumps is now listed there. 12 Open the Pumps Tree.
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Notice the pumps which have been checked into the database.
Note: Leaving the Where clause empty in the previous example would return
all equipment. So you might consider having a query for all equipment or all pipelines, etc.
The Model Server Task Menu

The Model Server task menu allows you to interact with the database with many of the same commands at the Item Browser.
Connect to Server: Allows you to connect to the server if you have been working remotely. Check In All: Checks in all checked out components. Refresh All: Updates your model with changes to references and updates the server with any changes made in your model. Update All: Updates all components in both your model and on the server. Free All: Frees all components in your model and disconnects them from the database. Once this has occurred, you would have to reassign the Name or Tag values to check your components back into the database. OpenPlant ModelServer Operations History: This dialog shows the check out/ check in operations performed from your working model. By highlighting any
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of the operations, you may get Advanced Details or even open the containing folder on your hard drive where the file resides. By checking the Reference Out entries, you may also see reference out activities.
OpenPlant ModelServer Status Tool: Displays the status of the components currently checked out to your model.
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Clear all referenced elements from Design File: Deletes all referenced components from the database. This command will not affect file references.
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OpenPlant Piping
Module Overview
This module teaches you how to use the Piping module of OpenPlant Modeler. OpenPlant piping tools enable you to place intelligent piping components into a Design File. The term component in OpenPlant Modeler is a Microstation V8i cell with some additional label information, which gives it intelligence and makes it different from a standard Microstation cell.
A basic understanding of MicroStation 3D Completion of the OpenPlant Equipment Module
Module Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to: Route pipelines using autoroute and single placement methods. Check pipelines using 2D/3D Consitency Checker Insert components into a pipeline. Modify pipeline attributes. Perform connectivity checks. Create Isometric Sheets.
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Basic Modeling Guidelines
Basic Modeling Guidelines

Only piping components and equipment may be checked in or out of the OPMS database. Components should not be dropped using the Microstation drop command. Components should not be stretched using the Microstation Fence Stretch command.
Routing Pipe
OpenPlant Modeler provides a wide of range piping catalogs. You may route pipe in the following ways. Placing Single components Auto Routing provides the ability to automatically place piping, elbows and bends.
OpenPlant Modeler also provides several utilities to manipulate a pipe components and change attribute values on piping components.
The Piping Task Menu

To see the Piping task menu you must select the Task menu tab from bottom left hand corner of your screen. The Task palette is a dockable container made up of several individual taskbars which are grouped into related component types. For
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instance the Branch taskbar includes components designed to split the pipeline flowstream.
In addition to the taskbars, there is a main toolbar that remains displayed in the top of the taskbar window. This includes many of the preferred commands more commonly used when creating a 3D model.
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Viewing Tool Palettes

When you open the tool palettes they may be viewed in three different modes, the list mode, the panel layout mode and the icon layout mode. The three modes are shown below and will give the user the ability to set the taskbars to their preference.
Icon Layout Mode
List Layout Mode
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Panel Layout Mode
To access the three different layout modes, select one of the buttons in the upper right hand corner to the window.
Using Keyins to Access Tool Palette Commands

If you look at your task bar for piping, in any of the layout modes, you will notice a letter corresponding to a certain toolbox. If you type in the letter Q that will bring up the following tool bar menu. You now have the ability to use the keyboard to select certain commands. For example; to select the move command you Key-in the letter Q then type the number 1.
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Tools in Standard Preference for Piping Component

The standard preference for piping components have few new tools added to provide flexibility for modeling. They are as follows:
Use spec default - When enabled, the default piping component defined in specification is used for placement. If the there is no component defined as default in specification, the user will have to select the piping component manually. Reload Spec - When clicked the specification is reloaded. This is needed when you want the latest addition to the specification used for placement. This tool allows you to reload specification changes without exiting OpenPlant Modeler. Use auto branch table - When enabled, whenever a branch is placed it will honor the branch table defined in the specification. Use Auto Elbow Table - When enabled, the bends placed in the modeler will use the bends as per the Auto Elbow Table defined in specification. Use Auto Flange Table - When enabled, during placement of flanged piping component, the flanges are automatically placed as per the Auto Flange Table defined in the specification generator. Show Spec Grid - When enabled, the user will be prompted for multiple branch choices, if they exist in specification, or it will place the default piping component or the first listed branch component. This is an important setting. Auto Match - When enabled modeler will automatically match the properties of the component being placed from the component being connected.
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Piping Exercises
Piping Exercises
Scope of Work
In the following exercises, we will simulate an actual piping project by using the two Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) shown on the following pages to control our piping layout.
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Plant Layout
In the following exercises, you will be routing pipe to several pieces of equipment. Use the plant layout below for reference.
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Exercise: Referencing Equipment 1 In the Item Browser, expand Unit > HTF > Equipment. This will allow you to see all of the equipment built previously.
2 Using your Ctrl button, highlight EX-101, EX-101A and R-100.
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3 Right-click and select Reference Out.
The following dialog opens.
4 Click OK. Upon completion, you should receive a successful message.
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Your model should now appear like the image below.
Exercise: Checking out pipelines It is considered Best Practice to only check out those pipelines which you will be working on in your current session. To follow this process, we will do the same. 1 In the Item Browser, expand Unit > HTF > Pipeline.
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2 Highlight pipeline HTF-P-L110-mEX-OPM.
3 Right-click and select CheckOut.
When the Checkout completes, you should receive a successful message.
Exercise: Routing Pipeline HTF-P-L110-mEX-OPM
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In the Standard Preferences dialog, your checked out pipeline is the only choice in the Pipeline list, and the Nominal Diameter, Specification and Insulation Thickness are populated.
1 Zoom your window so that it is similar to the one shown below.
2 From the Pipe tool box, click Place Gate Valve. 3 Select FLANGED from the Main Port End Preparation field. 4 Click OK.
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5 Type HV-89 in the Name field.
6 Place the Flanged Gate Valve onto the top nozzle of EX-101 in your isometric view.
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7 Select Gasket.
8 Select STUD BOLTS.
9 Click OK. 10 Place a Handwheel Operator from the Piping task menu 11 Select the first row from the dialog.
12 Snap to the center of the valveand orient it towards the East to complete the placement.
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13 From the Piping task menu, click Weld Neck Flange.
14 Place the flange, using the connect point on the valve flange. 15 Select Gasket and Stud bolts.
16 Click Place Pipe. 17 Choose schedule 40 Pipe.
18 Click the connect point on the Weld Neck Flange, type S.
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To set the AccuDraw compass to the side orientation.
19 Drag your mouse up and press Enter. To lock the direction. 20 Type 2390mm. In the Accudraw box. 21 Press Enter. 22 Click a data point in your drawing window. To accept the placement.
23 Type T. To rotate the Accudraw compass to the top orientation. 24 Drag your mouse to the West. 25 Press Enter. To lock the axis.
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26 Click a data point on the nozzle located on the top of R-100.
27 Move the mouse to the South. 28 Press Enter. 29 Click a data point on the nozzle on top of R-100.
30 Select appropriate gasket and stud bolts.
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The completed pipe should appear as below.
Note: The nozzle R-100 has a size of 200mm and the Pipeline has a size of
300mm, correct the size of the nozzle and reconnect the pipe.
Exercise: Routing Pipeline HTF-P-L130-mEX-OPM Start by checking out line HTF-P-L130-mEX-OPM and referencing out Vessel V-100. 1 Open the Item Browser, expand Unit > HTF > Pipelines. 2 Select HTF-P-L130-mEX-OPM. 3 Right-click and select CheckOut.
4 Expand Unit > HTF > Equipment. 5 Select V-100.
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6 Right-click and select Reference Out.
Your model should now appear like this.
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7 In the Standard Preferences dialog, select pipeline HTF-P-L130-mEX-OPM from the Pipeline list.
8 Select Place Gate Valve. 9 Select the FLANGED gate valve. 10 Click OK.
11 Place the flanged Gate valve on the top nozzle on the South end of exchanger EX-101.
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12 Select Gasket and Stud Bolts.
13 Choose handwheel placement, snap to the center of the valve and Orient the hand wheel to the West.
Hint: Using the Right Isometric views may make it easier to see the nozzle.
14 Select Place Pipe command from Pipe menu for auto routing.
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15 Click a data point on the connect point on the valve drag your mouse upwards. 16 Press Enter. 17 Type 600mm. 18 Select Gasket and Stud Bolts as before. 19 Click OK. To finish placement.
20 Type T. To rotate the Accudraw compass to the Top view. 21 Move your mouse in the East direction and press Enter. 22 Type 3225mm. 23 Click a data point.
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To complete placement.
24 Move your mouse directly North and press Enter. 25 Type 3606.8mm. 26 Click a data point.
27 Type S. 28 Move your mouse directly down and press Enter. 29 Rotate your drawing view to the Back view so that we can see equipment V-100. 30 Select nozzle 1.
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31 Click a data point.
32 Type T. 33 Select the bottom nozzle on V-100. 34 Select Gasket and Stud Bolts. 35 Click OK.
Next, we will place a Gate Valve on the nozzle.
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36 Using the Select tool, select and delete the weld neck flange and the horizontal piece of pipe connected to it as shown below.
37 Click Place Gate Valve. 38 Click FLANGED. The Place Component dialog opens. 39 Change the Placement Point to Run_Port.
40 Place the valve on the connect point on the nozzle.
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41 Select Gasket and Stud Bolts. 42 Click OK. 43 In a Top view, orient the hand wheel in the horizontal direction.
44 Select Place Pipe. 45 Place pipe from the valve to the elbow. 46 Click OK.
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The completed pipe run should look like this.
Next you will place a Half Coupling on flange. 47 Zoom into the flange connected to the gate valve at V-100-N2 nozzle
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48 Switch the view to wireframe mode and set the Standard Preference to L130, size 25mm , insulation 0mm.
49 From the Piping task menu click on the Half Coupling icon. To start the placement.
50 Select the Half Coupling from the Specification dialog.
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51 Snap and click to the center of the flange.
52 Rotate accudraw to the Side view and index accudraw in the downward direction.
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53 Left click to complete the placement.
Exercise: Adding a Support to HTF-P-L130 1 Change the Specification to mSupports.
2 Choose the Place Riser Clamp.
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3 Click on the vertical pipe to start the support placement
Note: You have to select the pipe and not the insulation. Hint: Turn off the insulation level.
4 Click on the mid-point of the supporting structure to finalize the location
Hint: If required adjust the view as shown above.
5 Then orient the support along the structure, using the accudraw. 6 Enter a data point to finalize the placement.
7 To modify the support, select the support using the Select tool.
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8 Right-click and select the Modify Component command.
9 When the Modify Support dialog opens, change the Support Number to SP-8, click Apply to finalize the change.
Exercise: Placing Elbow support 1 Check out pipeline HTF-P-L116-mEX-OPM from the Item Browser. 2 Change your view to front view.
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3 Zoom the view to focus on the left elbow of the control valve assembly.
4 From the task bar click on the Place Simple Elbow Support icon
5 Snap to the elbow and accept the placement with a data point click. 6 Orient the support towards the base, update the Height of Stanchion to 450 mm and accept the placement.
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Exercise: Routing Pipeline HTF-P-L116-mEX-OPM 1 Reference out exchanger EX-103 from the Item Browser. 2 From the Pipeline list select HTF-P-L116-mEX-OPM.
Before routing the pipe, it will be useful to set the Display Depth or Clip Volume in the Right View window to better see the work area. 3 In the Right View window, in the Display Control icons, click Set Display Depth.
Note: If the Set Display Depth icon is not visible, you may turn it on by right-
clicking on any of the icons on the toolbar and selecting it from the list of available icons. 4 Select the Right View as the view to modify. 5 In the Top View, click just West of V-100, then click just West of EX-103. To define the clipping planes.
Hint: Setting the Snap Mode to nearest will help you click on the right
component.
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6 Make sure the Back and Front Clipping planes are turned on in the Right View.
Your Right View should now appear like this.
7 From the Piping Task menu, click Place Pipe. 8 Connect it to the bottom flange on the North end of the exchanger. 9 Drag your mouse down and press Enter. 10 Type 2020mm.
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11 Click a data point.
Note: You will be prompted to choose a Gasket and Stud Bolts for the
automatic placement of the weldneck flange off of the heat exchanger.
12 Drag your mouse in the left hand direction, i.e towards south. 13 Type 2580mm. 14 Press Enter. 15 Click a data point. 16 Right-click to end the command. 17 Click Place Slip On Flange. 18 Select Run_Port from the Placement Point list. 19 Place the flange at the end of the pipe.
20 Click Place Gate Valve. 21 Select Main_Port from the Placement Point list.
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22 Connect the valve to the slip on flange. 23 Select Gasket and Stud Bolts. 24 Click Slip On Flange. 25 Select Main_Port from the Placement Point list. 26 Connect the slip on flange to the valve. 27 Select Gasket and Stud Bolts.
28 Click Place Pipe. 29 Beginning at the slip on flange, pick a data point to begin placement at the connect point on the flange. 30 Drag your mouse to the South and press Enter. 31 Type 2350mm press Enter and click a datapoint. 32 Switch to front view, Type F in Accudraw. To rotate the AccuDraw compass to the Front view 33 Drag your mouse to the West (left) and press Enter. 34 Click a data point on the nozzle on EX-103.
35 Drag your mouse down.
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36 Switch back to a Right view, type S in Accudraw. 37 Type 1945mm. 38 Press Enter. 39 Click a data point.
40 Drag your mouse to the South. 41 Type 460mm. 42 Click a data point. 43 Click the Reset button.
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To end the command.
To complete the piping, we will start at the Nozzle on EX-103 and then connect back to the elbow just placed. 44 Select 200 mm from the Nominal Diameter list in the Standard Preferences dialog.
45 From the task bar select Place Pipe. 46 In the Front View use Set Display Depth to isolate EX-103 the nozzle on north end of the equipment.
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47 Place a weld neck flange on the nozzle of Exchanger EX-103.
48 Drag your mouse down and press Enter. 49 Click on the elbow placed previously.
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50 Finish the placement by clicking a data point on the elbow.
51 Use the Join tool from the task bar, to join the pipe pieces.
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52 Click on the first pipe, then the second.
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Excercise modifying the route to place support 1 Press the <ESC> key and type 3, the following screen appears near your mouse pointer. 2 Select the Move Component command.
3 Select the horizontal section of line L116 as shown.
4 Orient the Accudraw in the side plane, type S in accudraw window.
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5 Move the mouse in the upward direction and press Enter to lock the plane in the Z direction.
6 Snap to the bottom of steel and type the O key. 7 To move the Accudraw to measure from the reference elevation. 8 Simlarly lock the axis in the downward direction and enter the distance of 1000 mm, left click to complete the operation.
We will now place the spring hanger support. For this we need to first isolate out pipe and our supporting structure.
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9 Select the horizontal East/West pipe and the structural member, using the OpenPlant Select tool, keep the Ctrl key pressed to select multiple objects.
10 Once you have selected the two members, hold the Shift key down and right-click. This will bring up the view context menu. 11 Choose the DisplaySet > Set menu. This will limit the view to the pipe and the supporting member. 12 From the Supports task bar, click Spring Support, snap to the pipe and leftclick to set the support properties.
13 Enter a total length of 1000 mm and spring length of 400 mm.
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14 Move towards the west and snap to the mid-point of the structural member.
15 Orient the support in the upward direction and left-click to finish the placement.
16 To view rest of the desgin, hold the Shift key and right-click, choose Displayset > Clear.
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Excercise Slope. 1 Zoom into line L110, on top of exchanger EX-101A.

Hint: You can do this using the Item Browser, Active section.
2 From the Piping task menu, click on the Apply Slope tool. 3 In the Apply Slope dialog, apply a slope value of 1:25 down.
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4 Click on the pipe which is in N/S direction, the elbow will roll and the continuing pipe will be sloped.
Note: Since the sloped selected line was unchecked, the sloping started will
roll the elbow. 5 Click a data point to complete the operation.
6 Change the view to wireframe mode and from the task bar menu click on the Note tool.
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7 Select the Flow Arrow option and uncheck Dimension.
8 Click on the pipe to start the placement, click on the mid point of the pipe to locate the flow arrow and the final data point click to finish the placement.
9 Activate the Note tool. 10 Select the Wall Penetration from the Note Type list.
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11 Type Through Wall in the Note Text window.
12 Click on the same pipe where the flow arrow was placed. Enter a distance (using AccuDraw) of 3000mm from the exchanger end.
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13 Clip your view using the top view to the two exchangers as shown.
14 Change your view to Front view. Click on the Place Smartline tool from the Drawing task menu.
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15 Use the center snap mode to connect to the center of nozzle #4 of EX-100, move in the downward direction, press Enter, to lock the Accudraw axis. key-in 1000mm in the downward direction and click a data point.
16 Move the mouse in the East direction and press Enter, with center point snap mode, index the line to the center of nozzle #4 of exchanger EX-101.
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17 Complete the placement upto the nozzle center. Your line should look like below.
18 Set the Standard tool bar to line number HTF-P-L103-mEX-OPM. Select the Smartline and from the Piping task menu click on the Intelligent Line Manager tool. 19 In the Tool Setting dialog, set Corner option to Standard Elbow, Radius Type to Long Radius Elbow and Stock Angle to 90. 20 Click on Generate and then populate to create the pipeline route.
21 Place weld neck flanges on the two nozzles.
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Note: Be sure to drag the pipeline back from the exchanger nozzle with the
handles prior to placing the weld neck flange.
Excercise: Checking your Design Against P&ID 1 Detach references using the menu File > References.
2 Attach pid1.dgn.i.dgn from the process\pid directory of your project datasource.
Note: The attached pid should be an openplant PID iModel file.
3 The Items tree refreshes and a new tab appears for PID1.dgn.i.dgn. Drill down to Pipeline node and notice the colors of the pipelines. Red text with a rectangular box (HTF-P-100-mEX-OPM) indicated missing pipeline number (HTF-P-L135-mEX-OPM). Green text with check box icon indicates that the pipeline level properties are matching (pipeline name, linenumber & description properties match).
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Blue text with a Warning Icon indicates a mismatch in properties out of the box Openplant check for name, linenumber & description properties between P&ID iModel and Active OpenPlant Model.
4 In the Consistency Checker tree, right-click on HTF-P-L100-mEX-OPM and click on the Create Pipeline..
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5 Notice that the tree icon has changed to a checked mark. Also the Standard Preference dialog is now set to HTF-P-L100-mEX-OPM the new pipline just created.
6 Checking equipment tags. Expand the Equipment node. Notice the blue text with warning icons, this is an indication that there are property mismatches.
The Pipeline Manager gives you many tools to manage your pipelines. We will explore many activities which may be completed from this interface.
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7 First check out pipeline 116 from the Item Browser:
8 From the Piping task menu, you may gain access to the Pipeline Manager by clicking the Manage Pipelines tool.
The Main Toolbar
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Filter pipelines: Enables filtering of pipelines; Show all, Show referenced pipelines or show active pipelines. The keyin window can be used to filter on any field. Create Pipeline: Opens the Create Pipeline dialog to allow you to build new pipelines. Delete Selected Pipeline: Deletes the selected pipeline as long as there are no components associated with it. Edit Selected Pipeline(s): Opens the Edit Pipeline dialog to allow you to modify pipeline attributes. Edit Insulation: Allows the user to change the thickness and/or material for insulation on the highlighted pipeline(s). Connectivity Checker: Checks the connectivity of the highlighted pipeline. This will allow you to fix any errors before trying to create Isometric Sheets or export pipelines for Stress Analysis. Move Components: Allows you to move selected components to a new pipeline. Stress Analysis: Opens the Stress Run Interface dialog to allow the user to create the PXF files used by Auto Pipe. Isosheet manager: Open the tool to manage Isosheets. Isosheet Wizard: Opens the wizard to create isosheets automatically. The lower part of the Pipeline Manager tool contains the following toolbar:
Show component for selected pipelines: Either show all components, or just the components of the selected pipelines. Select all components: Select all components in lower Pipeline Manager dialog. Unselect all: Unselect the selected components in the lower Pipeline Manager dialog. Invert selection: Invert the current selection of components in the lower Pipeline Manager dialog. Validate Spec data for Pipeline: Validates the specs used on the highlighted pipeline. Move components to other pipelines: Move the selected components to another pipeline.
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Exchange components: Exchange the selected components against other applicable components. Change Spec/Size: Change the size and the spec of the selected components. Note that this command always changes the spec as well as the size of the components. Zoom: Zoom in on the selected component(s) Isolate: Isolate the selected components Highlight: Highlight the selected components Select components: Place the selected components in a selection set.
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Exercise: Checking Pipeline Connectivity 1 Highlight line 116 in the dialog. Select the pipeline.
2 Click Connectivity Checker. There are two errors, which are displayed here. If you notice the status line at the bottom of the box, it also gives you information about the pipeline. In the displayed box, it shows two Disconnects. What the error says is that the connection between the Tee and the Pipe are very close but not actually connected. 3 Click Zoom. The screen will jump to the location of the disconnect. 4 Click Highlight. This will show you the offending components.
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Delete the two pieces of pipe and place them again to clear the error. Once finished reopen the Pipeline Manager to reread the components in the pipeline. Now notice that there are no disconnects.
Make sure while replacing the pipes, that the AutoMatch setting is off, as the mEX-OPM spec with which the original pipeline was created, does not exist in this dataset. 5 Close the Connectivity Checker dialog. 6 Select another pipeline and check its connectivity. Some errors, like missing bolts, can be fixed automatically by clicking Fix Disconnects 7 Continue to check the connectivity of all of your pipelines and fix any errors.
Auto-Generate Isosheet
Isosheets can be created using Isosheet Manager or AutoGenerate Iso-Sheet. With AutoGenerate Iso-Sheet, isometrics can be split into separate sheets using the Isobreak Note Label on a pipeline. The wizard creates Isosheets automatically, based on linenumber and connectivity. Sheets can also be split by using the Isobreak Note Label on a pipeline.
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Warning: Auto-generate Isosheet wizard will erase any previously created Iso-Sheets. Further note that disconnects should be fixed prior to running this wizard.
Excercise: 1 Check out the last two pipelines of the HTF Unit. 2 Start Pipeline Manager, select the two pipelines and activate the AutoGenerate Isosheet wizard.
3 Reselect the two pipelines and start the Manage Isosheet command.
Notice that two Isosheets have been created. In order for the OpenPlant Isometric Manager to handle these sheets correctly, a Design state for the Isosheets needs to be assigned.
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4 Select a Sheet, and activate the Edit Isosheet command.
5 Set the Design State to IFC. 6 Do this for both the sheets, then close the Pipeline Manager and perform a checkin of the pipelines.
Exercise: Spec Validation 1 In Pipeline Manager, select a pipeline and Check all components. 2 Click Validate Spec for components. The software will check the pipeline for any errors in the specs and report back.
3 Check all remaining pipelines and fix any errors.
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Note: In some cases, there are valid reasons for varying from the prescribed
specification.
Exercise: Moving Components to a new line. 1 Click Add Pipeline. 2 Create a new Pipeline HTF-P-L117-mEX-OPM. 3 Set the Associations to the correct values.
4 Select the Properties tab. 5 Set the Number field to 117 and the Specification field to mEX-OPM. 6 Set the Nominal Diameter field to 300mm and the Insulation field to 50mm. 7 Click Save. 8 If prompted, restart Pipeline Manager.
9 After restarting Pipeline Manager, highlight pipeline HTF-P-L116-mEXOPM.
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Many of the components on this pipeline, need to be moved to the new pipeline just created. By selecting these components in the Top view, we will isolate these items and then move them to the correct line. 10 Leave Pipeline Manager open with HTF-P-L116-mEX-OPM highlighted.
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11 Select all of the components on the South side of EX-103.
Notice that all of those components selected now have check marks next to them in the dialog.
12 Click Move Components.
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The Select Pipeline dialog opens. 13 Highlight HTF-P-L117-mEX-OPM. 14 Click OK.
The components are now moved to the new line. 15 Highlight the line and click Connectivity Checker. To make sure that all of the connected components were selected.
In order for Isometric sheets to be created in Isometric Manager, they first must be defined in OpenPlant Modeler, the following exercise demonstrates this operation.
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Exercise: Creating Isometric Sheets (Optional) 1 Highlight pipeline HTF-P-L110-mEX-OPM. 2 Click Select All Components. All components in this pipeline will now have a check mark next to them.
3 Click AutoGenerate Isosheet.

Note: In this case all other Isosheets get overwritten, but it is the only
opportunity to make Notes visible in the Isosheet. 4 Click Create New Isosheet.
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5 Click Create the Isosheet and click Edit Isosheet.
In this dialog, you may assign a IsoSheet Number if desired, and you must set a Design State in order for the Isometric to get assigned the correct style when it is imported into the Isometric Manager. 6 Select In Design from the Design State list. 7 Click Save.
You will notice that all of the components from the component list are now gone. To see them again, change the view from Show unassigned to
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Show all and they will reappear. Using this list will allow you to assign all components on any line to an IsoSheet.
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Exercise: Create Stress Analysis PXF file. (Optional) 1 Select the pipelines you wish to run stress analysis on, for this example, select all of the pipelines. 2 Click Export data for Stress Analysis. The following dialog opens. 3 Browse to the location for the Report File. 4 Select ASME B31.1 from Piping Code list. 5 Fill in the Coefficients as shown below.
6 Click Extract PXF. When complete the Status Bar will report Successfully Processed. 7 Click Close. To finish. The resulting file may then be imported into a Stress Analysis program like Auto Pipe.
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OpenPlant Cable Tray

Module Overview
Routing Cable Tray is much the same as in the routing of pipelines. Cable tray uses lines, called Traylines and also makes use of catalogs and specifications specifically for tray. In this module, we will route tray to feed power to all of the pumps on the site.
A working OpenPlant project Working knowledge of MicroStation Accudraw
Module Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to: Create Traylines. Route cable tray. Modify existing tray.
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Create Traylines
Before you can route cable tray, you must first create traylines.
Exercise: Creating Traylines 1 From the Cable Tray task menu, select Create Trayline. The following dialog opens.
2 Select HTF from the Unit list. 3 Click the + button next to the Services list. The Create Service dialog opens. 4 Type TRAY in the Name field of the Design Values category.
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5 Type Tray in the Description field of the Design Values category.
6 When finished adding the Service, click Save. The Create Tray dialog reopens. 7 Select the Properties tab. 8 Type 001 in the Number field. 9 Type mCablet in the Specification field. 10 Type 600mm in the Width field, and 152.4mm the Depth field. 11 Click Save.
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12 Create lines 002, 003, and 004 using the same Specification and Depth. Change the Width for all three to 300mm.
Exercise: Routing Tray We will now route the cable trays, starting with the main tray. It will be located at the mid point of the second level of the support structure. 1 From the Cable Tray task menu, select Place Straight Tray. The Standard Preferences dialog opens. 2 Select 001-Cablet from the Trayline list. 3 Select Ventilated Trough from the Type list.
4 In the Place Component dialog, change the Placement Point to the invert of the tray by clicking on that point.
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You will notice that you are able to select a multitude of placement points to fit your needs.
5 For the first point, select the midpoint of the second level in the support structure. 6 Activate AccuDraw and then type T. To set the orientation to top if necessary.
7 Drag your mouse the East and press Enter. This will lock the orientation so that you do not mistakenly place the tray at an odd angle.
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8 Snap to the midpoint on the outside of the second level support on the far East end of the structure.
Next, we will add the branches required to supply power to the pumps. 9 From the Cable Tray task menu, select Place Horizontal Reducing Tee. 10 Select the 600mmx152.4mmx300mm Horizontal reducing tee with a 914.4 mm radius from the selection dialog. 11 Click OK.
12 In the Place Component dialog, change the Placement Point to OTHER.
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To set the placement point to the intersection of the centerlines.
13 Working in the Top view, first activate AccuDraw and then select the startpoint of the existing cable tray. Type O. To set the AccuDraw origin. 14 Drag your mouse to the East and press Enter. 15 Select the midpoint of the East/West beam to place the tee.
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16 Place the remaining two tees so that they may feed the two remaining sets of pumps.
Next, we need to change the orientation of the first two tees to point towards the pumps they serve. 17 Select both tees, right-click and select Mirror from the context menu.
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18 Snap to the endpoint of the East/West tray and click a data point to accept.
19 Place 002-Cablet from the end of the first tee to the outside edge of the East/West beams. 20 In the Standard Preferences dialog, change the Trayline to 002-Cablet and the Type to Ladder.
21 Select Place 90 Vertical Outside Elbow. 22 Choose the 914.4mm radius elbow.
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23 Click OK.
24 Place the elbow on the branch of the first tee.
25 Select 45 Vertical Inside Elbow from the flyout menu.
26 Select the 914.4mm radius elbow.
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27 Click OK.
28 Place the elbow at the end of the previous elbow.
29 Select 45 Vertical Outside Elbow from the flyout menu.
30 Select the 914.4mm radius elbow. 31 Click OK.
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32 Place this elbow at the end of the previously placed elbow.
33 Place a 1500mm long straight tray down from the last elbow.
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The trayline is now complete.
34 Repeat steps 19-33 for traylines 003-Cablet and 004-Cablet.

Note: Do not forget to change the Trayline in Standard Preferences dialog
before beginning each new trayline.
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35 When complete, your trays should look something like this.
36 Select Check In All command from the Model Server task menu.
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OpenPlant HVAC
Module Overview
Routing HVAC Ducting is much the same as in the routing of pipelines. Ducts use lines, called HVAC systems and also make use of catalogs and specifications specifically for ducts. In this module, we will route ducting to feed air into the furnace.
A working OpenPlant project Working knowledge of MicroStation Accudraw
Module Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to: Create HVAC Systems. Route ducting. Modify existing ducts.
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Create HVAC Systems

Before you can route ducts, you must first create HVAC Systems.
Exercise: Creating HVAC Systems 1 From the HVAC task menu, select Create HVAC System. The following dialog opens.
2 Select HTF from the Unit list. 3 Click the + button next to the Services list. The Create Service dialog opens.
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4 Type HVAC in the Name field of the Design Values category. And type HVAC System in the Description field.
5 When finished adding the Service, click Save. The Create HVAC Systems dialog reopens. 6 Select the Properties tab. 7 Type 001 in the Number field. 8 Select the sizes and specification as shown below:
9 Click Save.
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10 Create HVAC System 002 using the same Specification. Change the sizes as below:
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Exercise: Place a fan We will provide the system for the combustion air to the furnace H-100. We start with placing a fan on the west side of H-100. 1 From the Equipment task menu, select Place Centrifugal Utility Fan. Fill in Unit, Service, Tag Information and Design conditions as shown below.
2 We will place the fan 5000mm west, 500mm north, 1500mm vertical up from the center support stand of the furnace. 3 Using AccuDraw, locate the central stand column for the furnace and type O to set the AccuDraw origin. 4 Type T. 5 Next, drag the mouse in the West direction and type 5000mm and press Enter.
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6 Then drag the mouse in the North direction and type 500mm and press Enter. 7 Type 1500mm in the Accudraw Z field.
8 Data point in the drawing to place the fan. 9 Drag the mouse in the East direction and left click to orient the fan.
Exercise: Routing Ducts We will now route the ducts, starting with the intake of the fan. 1 Select HTF-HVAC-001 from the HVAC Systems list. 2 From the HVAC task menu, select Place Round Duct. 3 Start routing from the intake side of the fan.
4 Make it 2500mm in the south direction and 5000mm verticle going up. 5 Place an Elbow Silencer on top of the verticle duct. Oriented facing west. 6 Place a Short Round Duct on the silencer. Length = 200mm.
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7 PLace a Round Mesh Grill End on the duct. 8 After placing the Grill right-click it to modify component. Modify the frame diameter as shown below:
9 And the intake duct is done.
Next we will place the discharge duct. 10 From Plant Associated Items menu select HVAC System HTF-HVAC-002.
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11 From the HVAC task menu, select Place Flex connection. 12 To be able to place it you have to change the EndPrep Type to HVAC_PLAIN_END.
13 From the HVAC task menu, select Place Rectangular Duct. Start routing from the flexible connection. 14 Activate AccuDraw and then type F. To set orientation to Front if necessary. 15 Drag your mouse straight up and press Enter. This will lock the orientation so that you do not mistakenly place the duct at an odd angle. 16 Type 1500mm to make it that long and data point to place it. 17 Drag your mouse the East and type 2800mm. 18 Drag your mouse down and type 2750mm.
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19 Right-click to finish duct placement.
20 From the HVAC task menu, select Place Rectangular Breech. 21 In the Place Component dialog adjust Design Conditions as shown below:
22 Place the Rectangular Breech at the end of the duct.
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23 Orient it in the North - South direction.
24 From the HVAC task menu, select Place Rectangular Duct. 25 From Place Component dialog select Match Properties. When you select the open end of the breech, the dimensions will be inherited by the duct. 26 Start placement from one of the breech ports. 27 Drag your mouse in the facing direction and press Enter. To lock the direction in AccuDraw. 28 Select the midpoint of the steel member indicated below as the end point.
29 Drag your mouse in the East direction press Enter. To lock the direction. 30 Rotate the view so you see under the furnace.
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31 Finish the duct at the second steel member.
32 Right-click to finish duct placement. 33 Place a similar duct from the other end of the breech. 34 Finished result should be like this.
35 Select Check In All command from the Model Server task menu.
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Drawing Management
Module Overview
The main focus of any modeling project should be the ability to produce deliverable drawings for construction. While deliverables take on many formats, this module will focus on orthographic general arrangement drawings.
A working knowledge of Microstation
Module Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to: Create Snapshot of the overall Model. Create Dynamic Views. Create Plan and Section layouts.
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Creating Snapshot of the Model

OpenPlant Model Server stores all OpenPlant Modeler components of the project. Before drawings can be extracted from the Model Server user will need to create a snapshot of the model, which is a dgn file showing the components that users want to see in the drawing.
In the above diagram, components are referenced out from OpenPlant Modeler Server (OPMS) to snapshot.dgn. Non component based disciplines are added to a snapshot as reference files. The snapshot represents all components that are needed in the drawing. As Snapshot.dgn will be updated frequently, the drawing definitions (dynamic views) are stored in additional files.
Exercise: Creating Snapshot of the Overall Model The purpose of this exercise is to create a new model and reference in all components to have a snapshot in time of overall project components. 1 In the ProjectWise Datasource navigate to ..\OP Working Model folder. 2 Launch the Advanced Wizard. To start creating a new document.
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3 Select OP Working Model folder for creating new drawing file in Advanced Document Creation Wizard.
4 Click Next. The Select Template dialog opens. 5 Set the Use ProjectWise document as a template radio button. 6 Click Select.
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To select the template.
The Select Template Document dialog opens. 7 Select pmseed3d.dgn. 8 Click Open. 9 Click Next. The Define Document Attributes dialog opens. 10 Type SnapshotA.dgn in the New document name, Description and New Document File fields. 11 Select OpenPlant Model from the Application list. 12 Click Next. The Create a Document dialog opens. 13 Click Next. 14 Click Finish. To complete the document creation process. 15 After creating the document in ProjectWise Explorer, double-click it. To open the document in OpenPlant.
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16 From OpenPlant Model ComponentBrowser expand Components > Unit > HTF.
17 Reference out the Unit HTF.
18 Save SnapshotA.dgn and check-in the file. This file needs to be updated when the project in OpenPlant ModelServer is updated. This is done by opening the file and selecting Refresh All from Items toolbar or right-click on unit and select Refresh My File from context menu that will refresh the model. This process may be automated using automation services available on the ProjectWise server.
Note: In this file all view definitions will be created. Depending on the project
size there may be many of these files or you might just have one file that is used for all drawings.
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Defining views in 3D model

A saved view is a view definition, which includes the level display for both the active model and references, the clip volume, and other view attributes. The view definition is given a name and saved in the DGN file. You create the definition by setting up a source view as a template and saving it. The saved view can be recalled to a destination view window.
The Saved Views dialog is used to name, save, delete, import, apply and recall saved views. The following categories of settings can be saved with a saved view: Window aspect ratio, size, or size and position Camera position View attributes Clip volume Level display Reference settings
When creating saved views in 3D, thought should be given to the Display Depth and Clip Volume (if applied).
Exercise: Creating Dynamic view As one file can be modified by one person at the time, a real project would have multiple files where dynamic views are stored. 1 Open SnapshotA.dgn from ProjectWise Explorer.
Note: You should now see your model and items referenced out from OPMS. If
necessary, update the model using the Update All command. Note that new items need to be referenced out from OPMS tree or query. Update All only updates items that you had previously in your model.
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2 Select Utilities > Saved Views. The following dialog opens.
3 Click on Create Saved View. The Create Saved View dialog opens. 4 Type Top1 in the Name field. 5 Type Top View 1 in the Description field. 6 Select (From View) from the Method list. 7 Check the Create Drawing check box
8 Click inside the View 1 - Top, Default. To create the Saved View.
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9 The Create Drawing dialog opens. Modify as shown below.
10 Click Create New Drawing File. 11 Using the Advanced Document Creation Wizard, click Next. To start the wizard.
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12 Navigate to the Target folder Deliverables > Ortho.
13 Click Next.
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14 Specify the drawing name as shown above.

Note: You can use OpenPlant or Microstation as application, whichever you
prefer. 15 Click Next and then Finish. To end the New Document wizard.
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Now it should look like this:
16 Click OK. To finish the command. 17 Close SnapshotA. 18 Navigate to the Deliverables > Ortho folder in ProjectWise Explorer and double-click DrawingA. To open the file.
19 Select File > Models. 20 Select the created Model TOP1 and click Edit Model Properties.
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21 Modify the data in the dialog as shown below:
22 Open Model Top1. It should look like this:
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Exercise: Creating a Section Callout In this exercise we will create a Section Callout and Dynamic View. 1 While you have DrawingA.dgn open, click Place Section Callout from the Tasks > Drawing Composition section. The Place Section Callout dialog opens..
The prompt will be Define Start Point for Callout. 2 Click on the drawing on right side of P-102A. 3 Click on the left side of P-102. To define the end point of the section. 4 Now it prompts you to Define direction and depth of callout. Click Beyond V-100 and EX-101 to make sure they are included in the callout. 5 Create Drawing dialog opens. Modify as below and hit Ok.
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6 Adjust Side, Forward and back clippings to just have Pumps P-102, P-102A, V-100, Ex-100, and EX-100A in the section.
7 Data point anywhere to finish the command. 8 After you are done with adjusting the clippings, right-click on the Section Callout. 9 Select Place Drawing from the context menu.
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10 Place it on the right side of the drawing within the drawing limits.
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OpenPlant Model Review

Module Overview
In this module you will review the interferences or clashes found in OpenPlant models. By simply checking a model visually, you could miss an interference, however; you can automate this detection process using the Clash Detection tool.
All previous modules in OpenPlant Fundamentals course
Module Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to: Review the OpenPlant model using Clash Detection tool. Managing Clash list and determine status of the clashes. Manage Rules for detecting Clashes between components.
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Clash Detection
The Clash Detection engine uses new technology for better performance and workflows. The Clash Detection engine uses the graphical data and associated attributes to detect interferences in OpenPlant models. It creates a reusable configuration that specifies the elements and levels to include in the detection process, checking for clashes from multiple disciplines, such as pipes against other pipes, equipment, and structure.
Clash Detection Interface

1 Select Tools > Clash Detection> Open as ToolBox.
2 Click Clash Detection on the Clash Detection toolbox. The following dialog opens.
The Clash Detection dialog has two menus Job and Results. To run Clash Detection on a model, you must create a Clash Detection Job. From the Criteria tab you can define the criteria for detecting clashes i.e. the Criteria tab allows you to select items by Levels, References (models) or Named Groups. In the Rules tab you can pick the Clash Suppression rules, and in the Results tab you can review results in form of a Clash List.
Clash Detection Basics

During clash detection, the graphic elements of one object is compared with the graphic elements of other objects in the same model and in other models that are referenced. The geometry hidden in a view is not included in clash detection.
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The results are evaluated to determine if the surfaces or edges of one object intersect those of another object. If interfering objects are detected, they are recorded for your review. The results of the clashes are shown as either a hard clash or a clearance. These calculations also are compared to the tolerances that users specify in the object set.
Clearance
Clearance allows users to expand the space around an element so that the extra area can be calculated when executing a clash detection. For example, if user wants to detect clashes between pipes and metal, he can add a clearance value to the pipes to allow for insulation around the pipes.
Types of Clashes
There are two types of clashes:
Hard clash
A hard clash is a physical clash between elements. If the graphic elements from two different objects intersect, then a hard clash is reported.
Clearance
A clearance checks for a clash taking into consideration the added area around the physical element. If any part of a graphic element from one object lies within a specified distance of another object, but does not intersect any of the graphic elements of that object, then a clearance is reported.
Tolerance
Tolerance is the range of variation permitted in maintaining a specified standard when designing. The Tolerance value is set in the Rules tab of the Clash Detection dialog. The default value is set to 1 mm; the maximum value is 10 cm.
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Working with Clash Detection Tool

In these exercises you will:
Create a new model and reference in all components to have a snapshot in time of overall project components. Run the Clash Detection on the snapshot to create a clash list, navigate through clashes and assign status to the clashes. Learn to create new rules for suppressing clashes between components. Exercise 1: Creating a Model Snapshot 1 In the ProjectWise Datasource navigate to the OP Working Model folder. 2 Creating a new document using the advanced wizard. 3 Select OP Working Model in the Select Target Folder dialog of the Advanced Document Creation Wizard. 4 Click Next.
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The Select Template dialog opens. 5 Set Use ProjectWise document as a template. 6 Click Select. To select the template
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7 Select pmseed3d.dgn. 8 Click Open. 9 Click Next. The Document Properties dialog opens. 10 Click Next again. 11 Type SnapshotCD.dgn in the New document name, Description and New Document File name fields as shown below. 12 Select OpenPlant Model from Application list.
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13 Click Next.
The Create a Document dialog opens. 14 Click Next. 15 Click Finish. The document creation process starts. 16 Double-click on SnapshotCD.dgn. To open the document in OpenPlant Modeler. 17 Open ComponentBrowser.
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18 Expand Components > Unit > HTF.
19 Reference out the Unit HTF. 20 The Specify Reference Out Settings dialog opens.
21 Clear Override Symbology for Ref Element 22 Click OK.
Note: Each time you open the SnapshotCD, refresh all components to update the
model
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Exercise 2: Running Clash Detection 1 Select Tools > Clash Detection > Open as ToolBox. To open the Clash Detection Toolbox. 2 Click Clash Detection.
3 Select Job > New. To create a new Clash Detection Job. 4 Type todays date in any format you want e.g. 20110208 etc.
Note: Naming the Clash Job according to a date will help you review the clash
list with respect to date.
5 Select the Criteria tab. 6 Expand References.
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You will see the Snapshot file and all referenced files in the References section.
Note: In this exercise we will check clashes for Snapshot model components
against steel structure 7 Select SnapshotCD.dgn. 8 Drag and drop it into Set A. 9 Select Structural.DWG.i.dgn. 10 Drag and drop it into Set B.
Note: Setting Self Check will check the models for interferences within the
same Set. For example, if in SnapshotCD.DGN we only have Pipelines, setting Self Check will determine if Pipelines are interfering with each other in the same model.
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Note: Specifying an amount in Soft Clearance will allow user to determine an
amount of clearance, if necessary. For example, if you want to set minimum clearance of 50 mm between two Pipelines running parallel to each other etc. If the Pipelines are closer to each other than the Soft Clearance, it will be detected as well in the results. For this exercise, we will leave the Self Check clear and Soft Clearance as 0. 11 Select the Rules tab. For this exercise, we will accept the default settings.
12 Select Results tab. It will be blank with a message Click Process to generate results. 13 Click Process.
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14 After the model is processed, observe the Results tab in the Clash Detection dialog.
15 Notice when you pick a clash, the program will navigate to that clash and highlight the clash. The item from Set A in Red, and the item from Set B in Blue.
Note: Use the navigation tools to pan, rotate, zoom, etc in the views to get a
closer look at the clash. 16 Click Toggle display of clash surroundings and background.
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Observe the components with a clash are isolated.
17 Click Toggle display of clash surroundings and background. To go back to the original Clash view (non-isolated). 18 Click Element Selection. 19 Hover your cursor on components that clash to see the model name they are located on.
20 Click Next. To go to the next result 21 Click Previous. To go back to the previous clash result
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Observe a few results shown in the list are not really clashes from Designer point of view. e.g. the one shown below between Plot plan and Structure.
22 Select Accepted from Status list of the clash.
Note: Observe Accepted By and Accepted On fields are set as you changed the
status
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23 Select a clash e.g. if there is a clash between a Valve operator and structure or a pipe and structural component, and change its status to Follow Up.
24 Click Save. To save the Class Detection Job. 25 Press Close. To close the Clash Detection dialog. 26 Close SnapshotCD.dgn. 27 Open your Working Model. 28 Move the components for which you set the status to Follow Up in the Clash Detection dialog. 29 Close the Working model. 30 Check-in all components.
Note: Check-out components on working model, move them to avoid clash
and Check-in components. 31 Open SnasphotCD.dgn. 32 Refresh all components. 33 Click Clash Detection. The Clash Detection dialog opens. 34 Select SnapshotCD.dgn in Set A, and Structural.DWG.i.dgn file in Set B. 35 Click Process. 36 Select the Results tab.
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37 Observe the Status of the clash, for which we moved components, is set to Resolved, while for all other clashes the Status is set to Old.
Exercise 3: Creating new Rules 1 Create a new Clash Detection Job tagged 20110228A. 2 From References, drag and drop SnapshotCD.dgn to Set A and Structural.DWG.i.dgn to Set B.
3 Select Rules tab. 4 Click New. To create a new rule for clash suppression.
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5 From Rule Set list select Suppress Clashes (Generic). 6 Select the rule Suppress clashes with elements that have a specific property value.
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7 Click Create. Notice the new Rule shows up in the list 8 From Rule Description section, click on <Property>.
9 Click Change Class. 10 Click Change Schema.
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11 The following dialog opens.
12 Select OpenPlant3D.01.04. 13 Click OK. The Select a Class dialog opens. 14 Select CableTray Component. 15 Click OK.
The Select a Property dialog opens. 16 Select Specification.
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17 Click OK.
The Clash Detection dialog reopens with the Rules tab active. 18 Observe the new rule has the Class and Property added. 19 Click <Value>.
The Enter a Replacement Value dialog opens. 20 Type mCablet in the Replacement field.
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21 Click OK.
22 Make sure to check the box for the new rule after adding <Property> and <Value>. 23 Process the Clash Detection Job. 24 Review results. Observe the Trayline clashes will be suppressed.
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OpenPlant Modeler Fundamentals Assessment

Assessment is often equated with evaluation, but the two concepts are different. Assessment is used to determine what an individual knows or can do. Complete the assessment to see what you have gained from reviewing this module or course (access to surveygizmo.com is necessary). Note that assessments are for classroom or virtual classroom learning, and not for OnDemand learning.
Questions
1 Where are OpenPlant Modeler components stored? A. OpenPlant ModelServer B. ProjectWise Datasource C. Oracle Datasource D. A and B 2 Is there a limit to how many people can work in any given area at one item? Yes No 3 Is it possible to create custom equipment? Yes No
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4 How many pipelines can you create in OpenPlant Modeler? A. 10 B. 2000 C. No Limit D. 1999 5 Can you place pipe using the invert of the pipe instead of the centerline? Yes No 6 OpenPlant Modeler will allow you to check in two pieces of equipment with the same tag number? True False 7 Does autorouting work with cable tray? Yes No 8 Does OpenPlant Modeler come with pipe supports? Yes No 9 What steps would you use to share the entire model with someone who does not have OpenPlant Modeler? A. Check out or reference out the model, then open in Navigator B. Check-out or reference out the model, then publish an i-model C. Check out or reference out the model, then open in OpenPlant Modeler D. None of the above 10 What steps are required to update an orthographic drawing when the model changes? A. Move any text associated with components which may have moved B. Recut the planes or sections. C. Compare model with database D. All of the above
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Answers
1 D. Components are stored in the OpenPlant ModelServer, which is inside the ProjectWise datasource. 2 No. The only limit to the number of individuals who can work in any area is the number of pieces of equipment or pipelines or traylines. By keeping checkouts to only the components you are working on, you free the remaining parts of the model for others to work on. 3 Yes. Equipment may be created from MicroStation primitives or dropped cells. Once created, nozzles may be added like any other piece of equipment. 4 C. There is no functional limit to the number of pipelines which may be created in any given area or unit. 5 Yes. There are numerous insertion points available in the Standard Preferences box which can be changed on the fly to accommodate any placement needs. 6 False, if you try to check in a piece of equipment with a duplicate tag, you will get an error and the check in will fail. If you look at the error, it will tell you which piece of equipment is offending so that you may change its number. 7 Yes. You may route tray using autorouting just like pipe. 8 Yes. Although not covered in this manual, commodity supports are included with OpenPlant Modeler. 9 B. The steps required to share a model would be to first check out or reference out the model, then publish an i-model. This will combine all of the references and will include all of the data associated with the pipelines and equipment. The i-model can then be shared and viewed using Bentley Navigator 10 A. The only update required to fix an orthographic drawing created using Dynamic Views is to move any text associated with components which may have moved. Take Assessment
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