PRODUCT DATA SHEET

CONNECT Edition

OpenPlant Modeler
Work Remotely or Connected with Support for Multiple Formats and Data Types

OpenPlant Modeler is an accurate, rapid, design engineering Point Clouds Integrated with 3D Models Support
solution for 3D plant design. It enhances project teams with Real-world Projects
mobile information, via ISO 15926, iModels, and support for Point clouds are a very useful way to visualize existing facilities or geospatial require-
multiple formats and data types, such as DGN, DWG, JT, ments. Through Descartes, OpenPlant Modeler integrates point clouds into 3D models
point clouds, and PDF to provide flexible design and review to be used for retrofit design, providing a high level of accuracy, safety, and speed that
processes. OpenPlant Modeler is the right software for any reduces time to construction and eliminates field rework.
project, large or small.
Reality Modeling with Context Capture and LumenRT Supports
The CONNECT Edition Brownfield Projects
The SELECT® CONNECT Edition includes SELECT CONNECTservices, new OpenPlant Modeler makes it easier to work on brownfield projects by integrating with
Azure-based services that provide comprehensive learning, mobility, and collaboration context capture reality models generated through digital photographs capturing existing
benefits to every Bentley application subscriber. Adaptive Learning Services helps users condition. Reality visualization capabilities provide realistic data for reviews, project
master use of Bentley applications through CONNECT Advisor, a new in-application HAZOP and progress meetings.
service that provides contextual and personalized learning. Personal Mobility Services
provides unlimited access to Bentley apps, ensuring users have access to the right Easily Check P&IDs and 3D Models for Consistency to Improve
project information when and where they need it. ProjectWise® Connection Services Design Accuracy
allow users to securely share application and project information, to manage and
OpenPlant Modeler reads OpenPlant PID supplied P&IDs, leveraging existing
resolve issues, and to create, send, and receive transmittals, submittals, and RFIs.
information to speed 3D design. This also enables consistency checking to help ensure
Interoperability Through Use of ISO 15926 as Intrinsic that 3D models match the requirements of the critical P&ID documents needed for
Data Model contractual and regulatory compliance.
OpenPlant Modeler is the first plant design software to use ISO 15926 as its intrinsic
data model. The result is a significantly improved ability to dynamically exchange Increase Project Collaboration
information among OpenPlant and other plant design software, supplier databases, The software increases project team collaboration with an environment that supports
and any applications using ISO 15926, without the need to communicate through users working either stand alone or synchronized to the rest of the team in a distributed
proprietary interfaces. environment. Through the use of ProjectWise, OpenPlant Modeler users can participate
in a globally dispersed project and be supported in a federated workflow. There is no
Easy Reuse of Standards Facilitates Projects need to replicate databases locally, or to always be connected.
Existing designs, models, and associated data, as well as catalogs and
specifications from PDS, AutoPLANT®, and PlantSpace® can be easily reused, enabling OpenPlant Modeler allows users to improve collaboration, personal productivity,
faster project start-ups and design continuity. Existing PDS designs can be reviewed and information sharing by signing in as a Connected User and associating files with
and augmented through ISO 15926 protocols or iModels to avoid proprietary lock-in. Connected Projects. Connected Users can access personalized learning, communities,
notifications, and project information. Connected Projects provide project level reporting
Specification-driven Modeling Improves Designer Workflows including which Connected Users are working a project, how much time they are spend-
OpenPlant Modeler is a specification-driven modeling system that matches how a ing on a project, and what Bentley applications they are using. Get access to CONNECT
designer works. Designers can rapidly and easily create 3D models using the highly Edition applications that can be leveraged to improve team collaboration and manage
intuitive MicroStation® task-based user interface. field data.

Multi-practitioner Support Provides Integrated Design Reduce Costs by Reading Piping Specifications in
OpenPlant Modeler includes design functionality for piping, equipment, supports,
Multiple Formats
instrumentation, HVAC, and other components to ensure projects deliver integrated
design models. You can increase project collaboration with building design through the In addition to working with OpenPlant’s own catalog and specification capabilities,
ability to define common gridlines across OpenPlant Modeler and AECOsim Building OpenPlant Modeler can directly read piping catalogs and specifications from PDS,
Designer. Moreover, you can accelerate projects through shared structural components AutoPLANT, and PlantSpace, speeding project start-up and reducing administration and
across OpenPlant Modeler and OpenPlant Support Engineering. checking costs.
System Requirements OpenPlant Modeler At-A-Glance
Operating System
Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 SP1 (64-bit), Open Data Model Series, or PDS
Windows Server 2012/2008 • Uses ISO 15926 as the intrinsic data model • Define automatic bend, flange, and branch selections
• Exchange data among applications using iModels
Software Prerequisites • Industry-leading interoperability
Component Features
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2, • Task-based menu that groups like components together
• Reference in iModels from heterogeneous systems
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (piping, equipment, cable tray)
including PDS, SP3D, and PDMS, to create complete
core, Microsoft Visual Basic for plant models • Element manipulators that provide easy editing
Applications localized. Microsoft • Publish plant models via iModels to Navigator for clash • Automatic placement of fittings
Internet Explorer, minimum v11.0, resolution, and ConstructSim for construction simulation and • Alignment to intersection with other components
with 128-bit cipher strength. Microsoft WorkFace Planning • Ability to insert from any point on a component
no longer supports any versions • Export to a wide range of formats such as DGN, DWG, DXF, (such as branch, center, or run of a tee)
prior to v11.0. Internet Explorer is IGES, CGM, STL, SVG, OBJ, U3D, and many more • Ability to change size and or specification of individual
not installed as part of the product • Import to formats including IGES, Parasolids, ACIS SAT, components or entire line
pre-requisites. CGM, Step AP203/AP214, STL, Terrain Model Land XML,
and CAD files
Project Workspaces
Processor • Shares centrally managed catalogs and specifications
Intel or AMD processor 1.0 GHz
Ease of Use • Leverage Connected Projects, workspaces and
or greater. OpenPlant PID is not
• Leverages powerful MicroStation graphical user workset concepts
supported on a CPU that does not interface capabilities
support SSE2.
• New streamlined and intuitive ribbon interface Material Reporting
Memory • Provides for automatic data validation and connectivity • Enables powerful queries that allow selection by any property
4 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended or field
• Allows quick and easy copying of reusable
design information • New reporting capability with easy to customize interface
Disk Space • Ability to define reports via OpenPlant Project Administrator
• Enables faster and more intelligent editing and
12 GB minimum, 12-22 GB
depending additional installations modification of designs Clash Detection
such as Companion Feature and Reality Modeling Support • Provides the ability to run clash detection in the active
Companion Product. • Reference point clouds directly in 3D models design session
Graphics Card • Interact with point clouds using Descartes within Publish Design Files to ProjectWise Share
See the graphics card manufacturer OpenPlant Modeler • Exchange files of any size quickly through a centralized, easy-
for latest information on DirectX to-use platform
drivers. 512 MB of video RAM or Reuseable Catalogs and Specifications
• Take advantage of support for EN, DIN, and other enhanced • Allow designated project participants to easily access project
higher is recommended. If insufficient deliverables without opening your firewall
video RAM or no graphics card catalogs to support European design standards
• Create piping specifications from scratch or by editing example • Discover up-to-date files readily by organizing them in an
supported by DirectX can be found, intuitive, project-based context
OpenPlant PID attempts to use specifications
• Access AWWA standard fittings to speed • Reduce disruptions to your workflows via integration with
software emulation. For optimal other select Bentley design applications
water/wastewater projects
performance, graphics display
color depth should be set to 24-bit • Access Lindab standard HVAC components
or higher. When using a color depth • Import specifications from AutoPLANT, PlantSpace Design
setting of 16-bit, some inconsistencies
will be noted.

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