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Tarryn de Magalhaes is a Plant Solutions Consultant as well as Post Sales Technical for Caddman (Pty) Ltd, an Autodesk reseller in South Africa.
Tarryn has extensive knowledge in the Implementation of AutoCAD P&ID and AutoCAD Plant 3D. Additionally she has comprehensive expertise in Inventor and AutoCAD. Tarryn is involved in implementation, support, customization, and training for all of the above listed products, and she looks forward to being able to share the knowledge she has gained.
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debbie jones
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Debbie
Autodesk is aware of this bug and it is with the developement team. If you untick the "publish in backround" option the status symbols should not be printed.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
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Hello, Tarryn.
This is a matter of my clients.
He tries to select a plot style table "PID.ctb". in AutoCAD and AutoCAD P&ID Plot menu
So He run the command "CONVERTPSTYLES".
And it worked well.
But when you exit the program and run it again, it again came back to "stb" file.
He just want to use the file "ctb".
But the setting is not fixed.
Why this happens?
Also Wondering how to solve.
Thanks.
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There,
Before converting a drawing from CTB to STB, use CONVERTCTB to convert your CTB file to a "mapping" STB file, which you then use when running CONVERTPSTYLES on a CTB drawing file
For a more permenent solution I would suggest using a CTB template to start off with.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Josh Wheatley
Tarryn,
I am working on a project with multiple disciplens. I am currently using Plant 3D for all of my piping and process design. However, when Plant 3D model is linked into Revit, which is what the other disciplens all use, I am losing components and some graphic visibility from Plant 3D components in the Revit model. Is there is way to correct this or should I handle things a little differently with the other disciplens?
Thanks,
Josh
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Josh
I would suggest downloading and installing the AutoCAD Plant 3D object enabler to match the version of Revit you are currently using. http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=21330574&linkID=9240618
If this does not work I would suggest using the EXPORTTOAUTOCAD command in AutoCAD Plant 3D.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
준호 김
Hi, Tarryn.
I have a question.
I make Iso drawings but so many iso drawings....
I already checked the force one iso and the drawing congestion splitings bar...
I also checked the isoconfig.xml file.. (of course the pipe lines connectted well and not complicated..as you know I'm alredy checked forum site.)
I'm using plant3d 2013.
How to reduce iso drawings? I really want to another method...Urgent.
Thanks.
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
Have you tried the following:
1. Open the isoconfig.xml file and find this section...
<!-- 'MaxDirectionChanges': controls the maximum allowed direction changes for a spool.
Exceeding which will start -->
<!-- another spool. Setting this option to zero will ignore it. -->
<!-- 'MaxWeight': Defines the maximum weight of all components in the spool. It is not taken into account when setting to '0'. -->
<!-- 'MaxPipeLength': A special case in spool splitting. Normally the max pipe spool is 20ft or 6m. -->
<!-- Set MaxPipeLength to 0 to ignore the option. -->
<Spool SpoolSplitMethod="OnSize" SizeLimits="96 480 96" overflowLength="6"
MaxDirectionChanges="0" MaxWeight="0" MaxPipeLength="240" PropertyChange="PIPING-SPEC"
In the above code, set the field MaxDirectionChanges to 0.
2. Next find this section...
'CongestionLevel': (1.0 - 3.0); CongestionLevel defines the congestion level that is allowed in an iso drawing. -->
<!-- 1.0 allows the greatest congestion. 3.0 allows the
least congestion. -->
<Auto SplitSymbol="SplitMark" SpoolSplit="false" IdentifySpools="true" SplitOnCongestion="true"
CongestionLevel="1" />
In the above code area set the CongestionLevel to 1.
Hope this helps.
Tarryn
Marc Vandezande
Hi Tarryn,
I am working on a project and ready to produce the isometrics. All the piping lines have a unique number which is assigned to the pipe line number tag. Now, when I change some line number tags, they still stay visible in the 'Create Production Iso' window. My question: how can I see which line number tags are no longer in use and how can I delete them ? Question 2: is there a way to visualise what line belongs to which line number tag. Can I isolate these elements in order to assign them to another line number tag ?
Kind regards,
Marc
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Marc
I have tried to regenerate your problem on my side. When I
change the Line number tag, the previous line number disappears from my
"Create Production Iso" dialogue box. Ensure that you have selected
all components that use this line number when changing. Otherwise please upload
an example project to the Autodesk Discussion group and I will take a look and
test your problem on there http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD-Plant-3D/bd-p/371
When you select a component, in the properties palette it will tell you what line number is assigned to said components.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
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Hi, Tarryn.
I have One Quiestion.(About AutoCAD P&ID 2013)
Qustion : Reducer or Pipesettings are incorrect? and Howtofix it?
1. I insert the reducer in drawing.
2. But I saw error message. "No Tag Format available for this component"
and
1. I insert the pipe line in drawing.
2. I insert the reducer in drawing.
3. But I saw error message. "No Tag Format available for this component"
Project file : http://a360.co/11AUF2B
Thanks.
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
The reason for this is in the
Project setup, the "automatically assign an auto generated tag"
option has been selected for the symbol for the reducer (see attached image1),
but in the Project setup for the reducers no tag format has been setup.
In order for an automatically
generated tag to work a tag format needs to be assigned. Create a new tag format
for the error to no longer occur. Or you can change the setting for the symbol
settings to "Not a tagged component", this way no tag will be
assigned to a reducer and no error will occur.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Attachment: image1.PNG
Hassan Khalid
i wanted to ask How to Open My DRW file in ARCHICAD? with the same scale,, please help its very very very important..
Tarryn De Magalhaes
JAY MANETZ
Hello Tarryn.
Does Plant 3D 2013 have support for PTFE-Lined piping? I remember seeing that 2010/11 had a Resistoflex Content Pack available but I am currently having problems modeling those components. Can you point me in the right direction?
Best regards,
Jay
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Jay
AutoCAD Plant 3D does support lined piping. You can use the end type LFL for your flanges. You can model your flanges to include the lining and then use the PLANTPARTCONVERT command to add in your ports. A flange for each size will need to be modelled. Unfortunately there is no content pack to download.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Hassan Khalid
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Hassan
This forum is for AutoCAD P&ID and AutoCAD Plant 3D related questions. For AutoCAD/3ds Max related queries I would suggest visiting the AutoCAD/3ds Max discussion groups.
http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD/ctp/8
http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Autodesk-3ds-Max/bd-p/1013
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Gary Tippetts
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
I am trying to regenerate your problem, my pipe supports remain parallel to the floor. Could you log this query on the discussion group with a screen shot and I will take a look and see how I can assist there.
http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD-Plant-3D/bd-p/371
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Dennis Williams
I am new to Plant 3D 2013, when i launch the product I get a dialog box that says "Content cannot be used becasue the shared content folder is not available. C:\AutoCDAD Plant 3D 2013 Content" How do i point autocad to the correct folder and where would this folder be. I am not sure if is related or not, but the the tool palettes do not work either. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Dennis
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Dennis
To point AutoCAD Plant 3D to the correct folder location, open up the spec and catalog editor as the administrator. Once opened select the "Modify Shared Content Folder..." option under tools. In the dialogue box that opens up select the correct location for the shared content. You are also able to copy over the current content from the default location (this is recommended). For additional assistance on this please see attached image.
The default content folder is C:\AutoCDAD Plant 3D 2013 Content
Based on the issues you are having I assume there is a problem with your path setups. Were there any issues upon installation? Is your local disk called "C"? The way your paths are setup would affect the tool palettes as well.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Attachment: image.png
gaia libero
HI Tarryn,
I have a question for you.
They asked me to describe the potential of the "plant 3d" compared to other platforms (AVEVA, CADWorx, etc. ..)
I used the "plant 3d" and is a great software.
What has more than the other? There are more functions?
From my experience I find it much more intuitive.
I tested the sharing and works well only with the "design review". (Except for structures)
I tested "object enabler" for autocad but does not display anything and bad runs with previous versions
Any news on this?
thanks
gaia.libero
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Gaia
Glad you looking at AutoCAD Plant 3D. With regards to the object enabler you need to install the object enabler relative to the version of AutoCAD you have. Therefore if you using AutoCAD 2012 you would need to enstall the AutoCAD Plant 3D 2012 object enabler in order for it to work.
Hope this helps your process,
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
David Moore
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
Unfortunately there is no content pack to download for HVAC.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Manuel Vazquez
Tarryn,
I’m running plant 2014 and am a new user to plant, but when I create the 3d background and give it the proper layer names and covert it to a orthographic drawing it doesn’t keep my layer how do I get this to happen? it gives me two layers both white back view-steel and back view-misc.
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Sincerely,
Manuel Vazquez
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
Have you setup the layers you would like in your Ortho Graphic drawing inside the template used to generate the Ortho drawings? Or have you created your own template to use for the Ortho drawings to be generated on?
The default template used is Ortho - A1 -Color Dependent Plot Styles.dwt In order to see your layers inside the Ortho Drawing you would need to add them to the template being used when generating these drawings.
Hope this helps,
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
David Rutherford
Hey there Tarryn,
Right now, I am working my way through ISO creation in Plant 3D 2013. I am finding a lot of little glitches here and there, but I found my way around most of them as they are more user error than anything. I found one that is particularly obnoxious though.
I make sure a line is completely connected and realize that I need to change the Line Tag to match the whole line, so I just: right click>add to slelection>all connected parts, and then I change the properties of the Line Tag. The lines are still shown as connected in the 3D model, but when I generate an ISO the pipes become broken into multiple sheets and says that every pipe run has an open end. It can be fixed by physically deleting the connectors, but I do not want to have to do that every time I have to make a property change. I tried AuditProject and PlantAudit, but they did not do the trick either.
Again, the 3D model is connected, the Line Tag is the same and they have been edited via the property pallete. Essentially, I am doing a lot of Check-Work for my crew and this is a real problem, potentially. Is there something I can do, globally, to make sure that this oddity does not happen?
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi David
Have you ensured that the connectors Line tag has also been updated?
To select a connector hold down the Ctrl key and use a selection window over the area where the connection is, otherwise change the View to wireframe and select the connector holding the Ctrl key. When a connector is selected you will see yellow grips.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Felipe Sarria
Hi Tarryn,
I want to ask you if AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014 is compatible with Vault Basic 2014?
Thank you
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Felipe
I do apologise, AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014 is not compatible with Vault Basic because this is a single-user vault which uses SQLite
Tarryn
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Hi, Tarryn.
I have one question.
I want insert "DWG Number" in Isometric DWG(Pipe line End point or connection point).
I use AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014.
I know insert Equipment Tag, Nozzle Tag, Pipe Size, etc(Object properties) in Isometric DWG.
But I don't know insert DWG properties method.
if you need further explanation or project file, please use the link below.
http://blog.daum.net/utalpian/2236531
Thanks.
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
This is an annotation that would need to be edited in the Isoconfig.xml file. I am currently working through what fields can and cannot be added.
I have attached an image of the area of the Isoconfig.xml file that will need to be edited. I have also attached labels as to what the current fields are.
I will look into it more and add my findings to the blog you have referenced.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Attachment: IsoConfigxmlfile.PNG
Peter Jansoone
Is there a way to get an overview of all the images with dimensions that are visisble when entering dimensions in the Catalog Editor ? It would make it easier to check what forms are available in stead of creating 'dummy' parts to access the image.
Accessing the image with dimensions from the 'graphics' part in the 'Create New Component' dialog would also help.
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Peter
Unfortunately there isn't another way to see the dimensioned image.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
gaia libero
They asked me to describe the potential of the "plant 3d" compared to other platforms (AVEVA, CADWorx, etc. ..)
I used the "plant 3d" and is a great software.
What has more than the other?
thanks
gaia.libero
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Thank you Gaia for this interesting question.
As a reseller of AutoCAD Plant 3D and an expert user, the Autodesk plant design product obviously has the best potential of all the plant design products. But there again, I am biased!
I would suggest having this conversation with your local Autodesk Reseller for more information.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Tim Riley
Hello Tarryn,
I saw on a previous question to you (pasted below) about lined pipe that one way to accomplish this is to modle the flanges and then use that PLANTCONVERT command. This would need to be done for all flanged components? Wouldn't the model be slowed down quit a bit by using this process. Our models are already large and I'm afraid this method would slow it down further....
thanks,
Tim
Question #9
Hello Tarryn.
Does Plant 3D 2013 have support for PTFE-Lined piping? I remember seeing that 2010/11 had a Resistoflex Content Pack available but I am currently having problems modeling those components. Can you point me in the right direction?
Best regards,
Jay
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Jay
AutoCAD Plant 3D does support lined piping. You can use the end type LFL for your flanges. You can model your flanges to include the lining and then use the PLANTPARTCONVERT command to add in your ports. A flange for each size will need to be modelled. Unfortunately there is no content pack to download.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Tim
Yes, this would need to be done for all sizes of a specific flange type. It shouldn’t make too much of a difference on the size as if you weren’t using your own model you would instead be using one of the default models provided with the software. This would need to be tested however in order to give an accurate result.
What I would suggest is build a custom component in your catalog, then add this to your spec and place the component into your model. Monitor the size difference and see if this is an appropriate solution for you.
For more information on creating a custom component please see http://www.pdoteam.com/2011/10/custom-components-in-autocad-plant-3d/
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
joseph guerra
Is there any way to transfer the licenses for CAD Pipe from one of the offices computers to another, instead of having to go through the process and receiving another license for the product?
Thanks,
Joe G.
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Joe
You could use the license transfer utility. You can access this in the Start Menu>All Programs>Autodesk>AutoCAD Plant 3D
For the "how to" please visit the following link. http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=18221949&linkID=9240617
Hope this helps,
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Jonnathan Rincon
Buenas Tardes Tarryn, quisiera me confirmaras si la Suite de Plant 3d es compatible con las tres 3 versiones de Vault 2014 (Basic, Workgroup y Professional) o solo es compatible con la Version Vault 2014 Professional??
Es necesario instalar algun complemente al Plant 2014 para que funcione con el vault, como en la version 2013??
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Jonnathan Rincon
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Good afternoon Tarryn, would you confirm me if the 3d Plant Suite is compatible with all three (3) versions of Vault 2014 (Basic, Workgroup and Professional) or only compatible with Vault 2014 Professional Version?
You need to install some complement to Plant 2014 to work with the vault, as in the 2013 version?
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Jonnathan Rincon
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Jonnathan.
All Vault versions are compatable with AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014 except for Vault Basic.
You do not need to add an extension onto the AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014 software like you did in the 2013. It is part of the solution.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
gaia libero
Can i create links with external files "pdf"?
I created tabs equipment and would like to associate the element "cad".
thanks
Gaia
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Gaia
Where would you like to create this link? You can link a pdf as an external reference in your dwg file using the attach command on the Insert tab>Reference panel.
Kind Regards
Tarryn
Hilary Wood
Hello Tarryn,
Is there a way to change the default revision number that appears on the generated isometrics besides the one that you type in every time an iso is generated? It currently comes in with 0 and we would like it to be A.
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
When you create an Iso, in the create Iso dialogue box there is a field for Revision Number. This field will appear on your Iso. Please see attached pic. As well as http://docs.autodesk.com/PLNT3D/2014/ENU/index.html?url=filesPLNT3D/GUID-17BA0059-5312-4AD3-A6EA-6AD9C1DE989D.htm,topicNumber=PLNT3Dd30e42902 for more.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Attachment: RevisionNumber.PNG
Ed Tomlin Tomlin
HI Tarryn,
I am trying to develop a line number scheme which will show up on the Isometric drawings using the following format, Size-Spec-Service-Number-Dash Number, Example -6"-121X1-MPS-12345-1. With the primary pipe following the format of Size-Spec-Service-Number (without a dash number) and the vents and drains using the dash number. We have managed to create an iso with the primary line and one vent line which follow this convention, but the remainder vent lines will not show a line number. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ed
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Ed.
Would it be possible for you to upload an example project on to AutoCAD Plant 3D discussion group. This way I can take a better look at the format and the output in the Iso's. Please kindly post on this forum once your example project has been uploaded.
http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD-Plant-3D/bd-p/371
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Peter Stofik
Hello, Tarryn.
I have a question about Orthographic drawing. When I use function Pipe gap tool, hoy can I rejoin join splited pipes in drawing
Thank you for answer
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Peter,
If you would like to re-join the pipes after you have created your gap using the Pipe gap tool, erase the symbols that are created when adding in your pipe gap (using your standard AutoCAD Erase command) after doing this you need to select the "Update View" option. Your pipe will then automatically be re-joined. See attached image for the steps.
Hope this helps,
Tarryn
Attachment: Ortho-view-gap-update.png
Klaus Dr. Ruprecht
Hi Tarryn,
we are using AutoCad P&ID and Plant 3D in the Plant Design Suite and are currently deciding to migrate from the local project database to a SQL Server database. Is it better to use an additional SQL Server or do you think the file based SQL Server Express is sufficient for this purpose. As I understood with the SQL Server Express only one user can write to the database and now we are not quite sure what happens if 2 persons are working on the same P&ID project and try to configure different items. Only the first one would be able to safe his changes but what happens to the other one?
Thanks,
Klaus
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Klaus
Correct me if I'm wrong, when you talk about SQL Server Express, are you talking about SQLite? If that is the case then you are correct in saying only one user can write to the database. The SQLite is a file based database where only one client can write information. If there are 2 people working on the project it will be okay, if however, more than that it is recommended to move to a Microsoft SQl system. The server for this Data can be anywhere as long as clients have unrestricted access to this server continually.
The MS SQL Express is ok to use and will allow 10 users concurrently writing and reading the database. There is also a limitation here for the amount of RAM available. MS SQL Express is limited to 1GB of RAM from the physical server. There is also a limitation on Database size. The database size limits are 10GB.
Implementing an enterprise level of MS SQL would be the next option. But depending on budget, and the amount of users accessing the SQL System at once, will determine this.
Please take a look at an SQL paper presented by Jason Drew at AU 2012 http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=class&session_id=9340 you will require an Autodesk University log in to access it.
Hope this helps,
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Gustavo Mendoza
Hi, look, we are working on a Plant 3D project, so, in order to make a Navisworks sesion we open the plant 3d dwg but some components like valves are in a wireframe view and the other components on solid, do you know what can we adjust in order to see all in the same solid view?.
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
Do you have an AutoCAD Plant 3D object enabler installed on the computer you are trying to open an AutoCAD Plant 3D model in Navisworks?
If not, I would suggest installing the object enabler. This will allow Navisworks to view the components and their relative information.
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=21330574&linkID=10382102
Hope this helps,
Kind regards,
Tarryn
RAONI FARIA
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There, Raoni
I hope I have interpreted your question correctly. If you are looking for documentation on AutoCAD Plant 3D and AutoCAD P&ID I would suggest looking at the Plant white papers http://autocad.autodesk.com/?nd=whitepapers
I feel this is a good place to start.
Hope this helps,
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Gustavo Mendoza
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
Is the version of the object enabler installed matching the version of the Navisworks installed ie. AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014 object enabler installed with Navisworks 2014?
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Forrester De Beer
Tarryn
We are using Plant 3D 2013. We are having a problems with the generation of production Isometrics. The quick Iso plots fine and give no errors. But when we plot the production Isometrics they are split badly. We have tried all the solutions on the forums with the line numbering,Isoconfig script edits etc and results are still not improving. Perhaps if you have some tips on what to look out for i will be a great help. Even Simple pipe runs are split badly accross sheets.
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
Are you using the same Iso style for both the quick Iso's and the production Iso's?
Have you created your own Iso style for the Productions Iso's?
Based on the change between Quick Iso's and Productions Iso's, I would suggest try using the same Iso style used for the quick Iso's and see if the problem persists.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Daniel Sierocki
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
I dont see an attachment, would it be possible for you to upload this attachmnet on the AutoCAD Plant 3D forum and post on Ask the expert once you have done so?
http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD-Plant-3D/bd-p/371
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
김 도겸
Hello, Tarryn.
I have one question.(About AutoCAD Plant 3D)
Question : I want to adjust the length of the Bent Nozzle.
I create drawings of equipment.
and opened the nozzle edit menu.
1. Straight Nozzle
Length values can be changed.
2. Vent Nozzle
Length values can be changed.
3. Manway
Length values can be changed.
4. Bent Nozzle
Length value can not be changed.
Vent Nozzle is bent.
but it can be controlled(L value).
However, Bent Nozzle does not have the L value.
So I can not change the length of the value.
I want to adjust the length of the Bent Nozzle.
Do you know how to adjust this(Bent Nozzle)?
If this is not possible, and why?
See the links below if you are not understanding.
http://blog.daum.net/utalpian/2236533
Thanks.
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
I see exactly what you mean. I will pass on this question as I am not sure as to why this dimension has not been included.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
David Rutherford
I modify the ISO.dwt to fit the companies guidlines and moved certain properties to a location that made better use of space. This should have been just fine, but when I go to creat an ISO, the already pre-mapped entities don't end up in the correct place. It seems that ATTSYNC, or BATTMAN takes care of this problem, but it seems to mess with some of the the flange annotations that tell the number of bolts (B), flanges (F), and gaskets (G). This seems to be a consistent occurence. I can side step by only using ATTSYNC only on the Title Block, but it would be nice to not have to check yet another thing to make the ISOs work like they should. What could I have done wrong in the editing of the TitleBlock to cause this to happen?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
David
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi David
Did you only edit inside the .dwt file that the Isometrics are pointing too when generated or did you also edit inside the isoconfig.xml file as well?
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Scott Haire
Hi Tarryn
I am coming from CadWorx Piping 3D to Bentley Autoplant Design. Is there a tutorial I can watch about the basics of running a 3D pipe modeling in Bentley?
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi Scott
This page is for questions relating to AutoCAD Plant 3D.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
ABBAS HUSIN
hi
i try to open project file it gave me an error said (the project you selected was unable to open correctly ) and the details said (value cannot be null parameter name : path 2)
thanks
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
This error is normally caused by a missing file/folder. Have you tested this error on another machine? This is a good way to see if it is a problem in the project or PC specific.
Kind Regards,
Tarryn
Adrian Grischott
Hi Tarryn
How can I bring properties from a spec to a Plant 3D class buttwelded. For example Pipe OD or Time for welding?
Or is there another workflow for auto fill in Fasteners properties?
And from where is comming spec and size?
Best regards from switzerland
Adrian
Tarryn De Magalhaes
Hi There
If I understand you correctly, you are looking for where to configure the end connection settings. These settings include what fasteners will be added when a certain two types of end points are brought together. You will find the end connections setting in your project setup dialogue box (see attached image).
If you would like to add your own fasteners you would add them in the Spec. You would then ensure that in the connection settings those fasteners will be used when that type of connection is made.
For more information please refer to http://docs.autodesk.com/PLNT3D/2013/ENU/index.html?url=filesPUG/GUID-24DC8FB0-0B99-4D13-9A0D-B70D810A23E5.htm,topicNumber=PUGd30e10365
Hope this helps.
Kind regards,
Tarryn
Attachment: Connection-settings-dialogue-box.png