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Connections between different component sizes

We use OPM_MATCH_PROPERTY_MAP_NOMINAL_DIAMETER variable in our projects for Poly to Steel pipe size mapping. This variable works only when you comment out OPM_ATTRIBUTESTOCHECK variable which is not ideal solution because it allows connection betw...
4 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Future consideration

Activate/Deactivate feature for reference files

OBD has Activate/Deactivate feature for reference files. This allows users to edit the reference files in the same session without switching to the reference model. Our mechanical team is currently using OBD for equipment modeling and they use thi...
5 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 2 Future consideration

Possibility to change flow arrow note dimensions

When we are placing flow arrow note in our models, if the piece of pipe is too small, the placement of the note is note working well. Most of the time we have to stretch the pipe to a bigger dimensions, place the arrow and the stretch back the pip...
6 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Future consideration

Option to Create Instrument like Create Equipment

Currently we have the feasibility to create intelligent Equipment from parametric solid independently similary we should have ability to create smart instrument from custom geometry.We cannot use Class as Custom component from Piping tab because i...
6 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 5 Future consideration

OpenPlant has no Mechanical Joint Valves

OpenPlant has no Mechanical Joint Valves. Some companies commonly used are AWWA and Mueller.
6 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Future consideration

Allow offset for valve operators

We often have valves where the operators do not sit in the center of the valve body. We need the ability with in the specs to account for that offset and to be properly represented in the model. Currently only gearbox operators allow for this offs...
6 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Future consideration

Graphics for Bolts

We would like to have a tool which converts the symbols of bolts to real graphics as an option. Either a switching option to select symbol or real graphics while placing bolts or a macro that will convert all the bolt symbols to real graphics fetc...
7 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Future consideration

Import attributes from Excel

We can Import new Pipeline list & its Properties from Excel using tag instances. But we cannot overwrite the existing values. We can export these values ( Attributes of Valves etc... ) through explorer, details items, and can be edited one by ...
7 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Future consideration

Enable spec validation to update bolts and gaskets.

Spec validation tool allows mass model updates when specifications are updated. Often specs are in early design stages when modeling starts. When bolts or gaskets have updates, replacing these components as currently setup takes a significant amou...
7 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 2 Future consideration

Construction attribute in Element Templates

You can assign the Construction attribute in Element Templates but when the OPM objects are drawn, the Construction assignment isn't honored. You can manually select the Template in the object's properties, but it would be good if the Construction...
7 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Future consideration