What is OpenPlant Modeler
OpenPlant Modeler is a 3D CAD plant modeling software which uses ISO 15926 as an intrinsic data model as specified by the iRING user community. Like all OpenPlant products, OpenPlant Modeler incorporates the ongoing and ever-advancing capabilities of MicroStation, the market-leading platform for plant creation and every infrastructure discipline. OpenPlant Modeler also natively supports workflows combining all pertinent plant software standards, including DGN, RealDWG, point clouds, and PDF.
Productive and Easy to Use
OpenPlant Modeler is a specification-driven modeling system that matches how a plant designer works. Using the highly intuitive MicroStation user interface, already familiar to many users, the rapid creation of 3D models including piping, HVAC, and electrical components is made easy. With the assistance of MicroStation features such as AccuDraw and AccuSnap, the placement of components requires a few simple clicks of the mouse.
Easy Reuse of Corporate Standards
Existing designs, models, and associated data, as well as catalogs and specifications from PDS, AutoPLANT, and PlantSpace, can be easily reused, enabling faster project start up and continuity of plant design.
Piping Specification from Multiple Formats
To ensure project compliance, piping specifications will limit the components that can be placed to what is in the specification. Running Specification Check tools validates that all components in a line meet the piping spec and will reduce checking time required, saving you time and money on your plant design projects.
Open, No Proprietary Lock-In
Existing PDS designs and other third-party models can be reviewed and augmented to produce ISO 15926 output that enables future data reuse. In addition to third-party tool sets, OpenPlant Modeler provides tools that enable the migration of all PlantSpace Design Series models and data to the next generation of MicroStation-based plant design tools.
Freedom of Work Location
ProjectWise Managed Workspace provides a centrally administered workspace, freeing the designer from having to be connected at all times and allowing work to be performed in a disconnected mode. All updates to design session and workspace are transferred upon connection.
Interoperable with OpenPlant Plant and Instrumentation Diagram Software
Interoperate with OpenPlant PID - 2D/3D comparison.
Modern Review and Publishing Functionality
The latest MicroStation capabilities such as Dynamic Views make working in large models much easier. Plotting is available to Adobe PDF (2D and 3D) and many other formats.
Designers can quickly rectify mistakes in their design session by using the MicroStation Undo command, with no fear of corrupting their plant design or database records.