New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 11
New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 11.2
- PlantSight / iTwin Integrated workflows Improvements
- Streamlined HVAC
discipline workflows
- The Transition method is added to the Join Tool for HVAC to join two ducts. The ducts can be of different shapes, sizes and collinearity.
New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 11
The following items summarize the new features and enhancements in the current OpenPlant Modeler release.
Feature | Description |
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iTwin Attach Reference Workflows |
Attach iTwin as Reference
Dialog
has been revamped to add new functionalities and enhance user
experience. New Settings are Added in Attach iModel as Reference dialog after
attaching an iModel.
OpenPlant Modeler components pushed to iTwin, can be attached and detached based on Plant Break Down Structure and Volumes. |
New Water / Wastewater Components |
MegaLug Flange Adapter 2100 series
Suction Bell Mouth Level Invert Tee
GROOVED QUICKVIC™ FITTINGS |
Modeling Updates |
Stub-On and Stub-In Branch Connections
Advance Tap Port
Saddle Olet Updates:
Pipe Insulation Saddle Support Updates:
Notes Placement on Sloped Pipes:
Standard Preferences Updates
Place Cell Via Key-in Command
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AutoFitting Updates |
Place Mitered Bend via Autofitting
Autofitting functionality has been improved to place Mitered Bend as an autofitting during pipe routing. Mitered Bend option has been added in Place Component > Autofitting Tab. Upon selecting the Mitered Bend option you should be able to see different Mitered Bend dimension options e.g. Bend Point Radius, Miter Cuts etc. necessary to draw the Mitered Bend. Also similar to Pipe Bends, you will be able to place Mitered Bend at any angle while auto routing. Switch Pipe Ports while Auto Routing of Pipes It's a common scenario that Pipe or Elbow may have different end conditions and you may need to switch the Pipe ports for valid connection while Auto Routing. Now by pressing <Shift> key from keyboard, Pipe Ports can be switched and valid connections can be created between pipe and elbows. OR you can switch the pipe ports from MAIN_PORT to RUN_PORT or vice versa from the Place Component dialog's Options tab while placing pipe. |
Manipulation Updates |
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Pipeline Manager Update |
Reload Pipeline Manager
Reload Pipeline Manager button has been added to fetch the latest changes in dgn without closing and relaunching Pipeline Manager. Pipeline selection will remain intact after Reload operation. Update Fasteners Relationship After Move Joint Operation It's a common scenario to move Joints from one pipeline to adjacent pipeline. Move Joint functionality has been improved, so that fasteners now update their relationships after Move Joint Operation with both existing and new Iso-Sheets and also correct relationship info is shown in Element Info, Explorer and BOM of Isometric Drawing. Retain Sorting in Pipeline Manager Pipeline Manager now retains the sorting on column after relaunching the pipeline Manager or even after closing and reloading the dgn. |
Supports Updates |
New Handler for Hangers
New Handler has been implemented to change the length of Rod for Hanger supports. Also functionality has been added so that Hanger supports maintain their position and orientation after applying slope on pipes. To Align Pipe Supports On Sloped Pipe Placement of Supports on Sloped Pipes
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