09 - Creating the Plant Breakdown Structure in OpenPlant PID

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating properties for the Plant Breakdown Structure in OpenPlant PID. This step is essential for organizing and managing your plant design effectively. By the end of this guide, you'll be able to add associated item data to your PID design file, enhancing your project workflow.

Step 1: Access the Preferences Dialog

1. Open your OpenPlant PID application.
2. Navigate to the “Tools” ribbon group.
3. Click on the “Preferences” button to open the Standard Preferences dialog.
4. To enhance accessibility, dock the dialog by dragging it to the left-hand side of the screen.

Step 2: Utilize Existing Properties

1. Check if the plant breakdown structure properties already exist from previous training or synchronization with PlantSight.
2. Click on the Associated Item property field.
3. Select the desired value from the drop-down list if it is available.

Step 3: Create New Associated Items

1. Add Plant Area

   • Click on “Plant Area”.
   • Select “New” to create a new entry.
   • Enter "60" in the Name field.
   • Optionally, enter "Area 60" in the Description field.
   • Click “OK” to save.

2. Add Service

   • Click on “Service”.
   • Click “New” to add a new service.
   • Enter “SWO” for sour water offload in the Service Name.
   • Click “OK” to confirm.

3. Add Unit

   • Click on “Unit”.
   • Select “New” to create a new unit.
   • Enter "2" as the unit number.
   • Add a description, such as "Unit 2".
   • Click “OK” to save your changes.

4. Select Existing System Property

   • After creating the new associated items, choose the existing System property value from the options available.

Conclusion

You have now successfully added properties for the Plant Breakdown Structure in OpenPlant PID, including new associated items like Plant Area, Service, and Unit. This setup prepares your PID for drafting in the next session. As you continue to work with OpenPlant PID, remember to explore the preferences dialog for any further customization or adjustments that may enhance your user experience. Happy designing!