OpenUtilities Substation Help

To Create a Single Object (SGL)

A single object has fixed dimensions, such as a circuit breaker, pre-fabricated foundation, light-pole etc. Those kinds of objects are placed by positioning its insertion point and, optionally, applying a rotation. The rotation will be applied to the Z-axis.

  1. Open the Symbol Creation Wizard.
  2. In Step 1: Select Existing Symbol select an appropriate Symbol Creation Seed File (IMPERIAL_FT_3D.DGN or IEC_3D) from the list.
  3. Select a creation method from the available options.
    • New Symbol (From Scratch)
    • New Symbol (Import Symbol Graphics)
    • New Symbol (Based on Another Symbol)
    • Modify Existing Symbol

    This example will use the New Symbol (From Scratch) method.

    Note: By selecting the New Symbol (From Scratch) option, Step 2: Import Symbol Graphics will be unavailable.
  4. Click Next Notice how the remaining steps have been renumbered. Also, note that the active design model is now set to DrawingTmp0.dgn [3D - V8 DGN] - OpenUtilities Substation .
  5. Step 2: Specify Symbol Type lets you set the Preferred Orientation to Horizontal, leave the Cross Reference Properties / Cross Reference Prefix: field blank, and set the Symbol Type to All Others.
  6. Click Next.
    Note: For 3D symbols, Step 3: Import Connection Points is not needed.
  7. Use the 3D modeling tools to create your 3D model, and use the Hook Point Manager to insert one or more hook points as required.
  8. Click Next.
  9. Step 4: Specify Device ID is used to specify a tag mnemonic for the Device ID. The size and location of the Device ID text will be different for each symbol. In most cases, the Device tag will not need to be visible in the 3D Layout. Enable the checkbox named Suppress Display of ID, key in an appropriate Tag Mnemonic, and then click Place to insert.
  10. Click Next.
    Note: For 3D symbols, Step 5: Place Connection Points is not needed.
  11. Click Next.
  12. Step 6: Specify Attributes is used to specify one or more attributes as required. The size and location of the text will be different for each symbol. In most cases, the attributes will not be visible in the 3D Layout; use the Hidden option.
  13. Click Next.
  14. Step 7: Specify Position is used to specify an appropriate Insertion Point. The location of the insertion point will be different for each symbol, depending on the type of symbol being created. Examples:
    1. Pier or slab foundation; insertion point should be at top/center of 3D model.
    2. Structures and equipment; insertion point should be at bottom/center of 3D model.

    Set the display to Top View, select Pick Point, and then enter a data point to place the insertion point into your model.

  15. Click Next.
  16. Step 8: Save Symbol is used to enter an appropriate name and description for the symbol.
    Note: The Save In: drop down can be used to select an alternate catalog.
  17. Click Finish.
    Note: In order to use Single (SGL) object symbols in a 3D Layout via Insert Substation Object > Symbol By Part Number, you must create a corresponding parts database record which points to the symbol (Symbol_3D_Layout) and has the Part_Type equal to SGL.
Parent topic: Create Symbol