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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...
over 1 year ago in OpenPlant Modeler 2 Future consideration

Annotation in OpenPlant Drawing with Callout

Please can you consider improvements to the annotation using the Notes Place Label Tool in OpenPlan when generating 2D drawings with Call Outs to hyperlinked sheets. Annotation: Currently, including custom Calculated EC Property Specifications in ...
6 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 2 Needs review

Ability to add the File Name to Piping Components

In a File Based CAD Environment, the File Name is used to identify systems and other details about a model. Currently, users need to add this data manually to different piping and equipment components. When a file name changes, we find that design...
almost 2 years ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Future consideration

Exposing OpenPlant API via VBA/Python

Bentley shall consider exposing the OpenPlant API via Python/VBA. 1. Expose the API: Bentley needs to create bridges or wrappers that allow both Python/VBA to interact with OpenPlant API functions. 2. Integrate Schemas: Ensure that the schem...
8 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 2 Future consideration

Validate from Spec using user defined properties

When we run a Validate from Spec command, by default OPM uses SPEC ID to validate all the other properties of Piping Component. I have some older models that have duplicate SPEC IDs. If we had the ability to tell OPM to use a different property fo...
almost 2 years ago in OpenPlant Modeler 1 Future consideration

BOLT LENGTH FROM SPEC + WAFER JOINTS

OPM has a config variable OPM_CALCULATE_BOLT_LENGTH which controls if the tool automatically calculates the required bolt length or uses the value from the Spec. We would like to use the values defined in our spec in all cases, except for Wafer ty...
about 2 years ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Future consideration

OpenPlant i.DGN Data in Navisworks

All our customers request data rich 3D Models and the ability to view OpenPlant EC data in Navisworks as this is the most common review tool used in the industry. Currently, Autodesk is using the Bentley SDK and is capable of viewing i.dgn data ho...
about 1 year ago in OpenPlant Modeler 2 Will not implement

Merge into Master should be supported in OpenPlant Modeler

In MicroStation, and other design tools like OpenBuildings Designer, the reference tool -Merge Into Master is supported. In OpenPlant Modeler, this is not supported and removes the EC Data associated to the components.
about 2 years ago in OpenPlant Modeler 4 Future consideration

Report of Flange Face Coordinates on Piping Components

Need the ability to run a report on Nozzle and Flanges to report Coordinates, Orientation and other Properties (Connection Number, Type, Rating, Diameter)
about 2 years ago in OpenPlant Modeler 1 Future consideration

Stretch/Move multiple lines at the same time

Please consider allowing the user to stretch/move multiple lines including all components and equipment while maintaining connectivity. Typical examples are in pipe racks where you wish to move multiple pipes together in the same spacing, or movin...
10 months ago in OpenPlant Modeler 0 Future consideration