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    Importing of Existing Custom Component Cells to New Celll Library

    We have hundreds of cell libraries containing unique Custom Components in .cel files. This is difficult to navigate among project teams and to ensure that the correct components are selected for different projects. We tried to import the different...
    9 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Future consideration

    Improved Upgrade Process

    The entire process for Workspace upgrade has been a challenging in my experience. OPM is scheduled for 2 version updates every year, and with each upgrade, users are required to perform a Workspace upgrade, and verify all customization are functio...
    over 3 years ago in OpenPlant Modeler 4 Planned

    allow 3d autodesk revit models to be imported

    most if not all 3D models on the internet and manufacturers are DWG and Revit.
    about 1 month ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Needs review

    BOLT selection for multiple materials or records

    OPM_CALCULATE_BOLT_LENGTH = 1 and ALLOW_BOLT_INCREMENTING = 1 OPM finds multiple records that meet Nominal Diameter, Facing and Rating. Bolt Length for multiple records less than the OPM calculated value. When all three of the above criteria is me...
    over 2 years ago in OpenPlant Modeler 3 Future consideration

    Gaskets and screws should be part of the pipeline in the "Pipeline manager".

    The gasket and screw are an integral part of the pipeline, so they should be located in "Pipeline manager" --> "Components". The pipeline management process is carried out from the “Pipeline Manager” module, and bolts and gaskets should be inte...
    about 1 year ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Future consideration

    Manhole should include Properties for Height, Width, Depth and opening information

    Manhole should include Properties for Height, Width, Depth and opening information. This would be helpful so the user does not have to select BRCM Equipment Properties to bring up this information. The MicroStation properties window and Item Detai...
    6 months ago in Bentley Raceway and Cable Management 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...
    about 3 years ago in OpenPlant Modeler 4 Future consideration

    Change Spec of Custom Piping Component

    When we change the spec of a Custom Piping Component, the graphics are reset to OPM default 3D Geometry
    over 3 years ago in OpenPlant Modeler 3 Future consideration

    Specification location in multiple folder

    Currently specifications can only be read from one folder, using configuration variable "OP_SPEC_DIR = $(OPENPLANT_WORKSET_STANDARDS)Specs/" for example. This should be changed so, that specifications could be read from multiple folders. For examp...
    4 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Future consideration

    Equipment Import from Excel - rotation

    Hello, I would like to suggest a new improvement for equipment import from an Excel spreadsheet. Beside equipment name, I would like also to define rotation axis and rotation degree. It will be very helpful e.g. while I am importing lighting fixtu...
    almost 2 years ago in Bentley Raceway and Cable Management 0 Future consideration