OpenPlant Support Engineering Help

Support Frames

Used to place pre-defined steel frame support types as well as the ability to create a custom steel structure which can be used to support the pipe components.

Accessed from the Supports Ribbon:

The following gallery displays which can be left floating or docked to the drawing area.

Note: As you mouse over an icon, the tool name will display along with a bitmap of the tool if one is available.

The following placement options are available. New Components can be created by the project administrator using the Project Dashboard application.

  • Cantilever
  • Braced Cantilever
  • L-Frame
  • U-Frame
  • T-Frame
  • Frame Post
  • Guide Steel
  • Cross Support
  • Create Steel Shape