06 - Synchronizing PID Drawings to PlantSight in OpenPlant PID

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of synchronizing PID drawings to PlantSight using OpenPlant PID. By following these steps, you will learn how to efficiently sync design files and utilize page connectors to link multiple PID design documents, enhancing your workflow and collaboration.

Step 1: Load the PID Design File

• Open OpenPlant PID.
• Load the PID design file named PID-BT-2D-002-Exchangers.
• Ensure the file is fully loaded before proceeding.

Step 2: Sync the PID to PlantSight

• Navigate to the Piping ribbon in the toolbar.
• Click on the PlantSight ribbon group.
• Select the Sync option.
• When prompted, choose the sync direction as Drawing to PlantSight.
• Click OK to continue.

Step 3: Update the Synchronization

• The differencing dialogue will appear.
• Click on Update to proceed with the synchronization.
• Once the process completes, a synchronization status message will appear.
• Click OK to finalize the sync.

Step 4: Link Additional PID Design Files

• Load the second PID design file named PID-BT-2D-001.
• Again, go to the Piping ribbon and click on the PlantSight ribbon group.
• Select Sync to begin the process.
• This time, use page connectors to bridge from the first PID to the second.

Step 5: Complete the Sync Process

• When the differencing dialog appears, click Update.
• Click OK once the synchronization is done.

Step 6: Utilize Page Connectors

• Zoom in on the page connector located in the upper right corner of the drawing.
• This connector is linked to PID-BT-2D-002-Exchangers.
• Right-click on the page connector and select Follow from the context menu.
• OpenPlant PID will load the related PID, zooming in on the matching page connector and the pipeline on the other sheet.

Step 7: Continue Syncing Other PID Files

• Repeat the previous steps to sync additional PID design files:
  • Load the new PID design file.
  • Click Sync.
  • Select the sync direction.
  • Review changes in the differencing dialogue.
  • Click Update and then OK when synchronization is complete.

Practical Tips

• Consider using batch processing for syncing multiple design files at once to save time.
• Regularly check the synchronization status to ensure all files are up to date.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully synchronized PID drawings to PlantSight and linked multiple design files using page connectors. This process enhances collaboration and ensures that your project data is consistently updated. For further learning, explore additional features of OpenPlant PID and consider providing feedback to the OpenPlant team to improve user experience.