wafer type stud bolt item codes

[Anonymous]

In our P3D pipe spec.’s we have given every part his own item code.

When we create a standard flange/flange connection, there will be automatically create a fastener between the flanges (gasket and stud bolt). The correct stud bolt item code is added to the properties (and is given on isometric). The problem which I note is that when I use the same flange connection with a wafer type between the flanges, the stud bolt length is changing correct but the item code is still the same as the original stud bolt. The stud bolts used for the wafer type flange connection should have a different item code (because they are longer). I don’t want to change this item codes manual in the properties (risk of mistakes). How can I solve this problem in a proper way? Please advice, with kind regards, Hendrik Segveld. henk.segveld@zeton.nl

[Arun_Kumar_K]

I too looking for the solution.

[milan_blom]

Same here.

Being able to add the bolt length to the itemcode automatically (using @@@ like in the description) would solve the issue for me.

[JUANCARLOSBLASCO4129]

Hi

I'm trying to solve this, but having some troubles.

Environment is plant3d 2019, windows 7. For this example i'm working with mixed project, 12" pipe and 150# rating. Flanges are FR.

Let's see two possibilities: 

- Flanged connections, no waffer item= 7/8" x 120.65mm bolts

- Flanged connections, with waffer item (spectacle blind)= 7/8" x 152.4mm bolts

The item code displayed is the one for standard connection 12"-150# flanged for both scenarios as expected.

To solve this, in Spec editor i duplicate the 12" bolt set and change the length and item code, so i have two 12" bolt set: one 4.75" length (the standard one) and other 6" length, both with different item codes.

Updated the spec, i go back to the project for testing, but i don't understand the results.

All bolt set lengths have increased 32mm, the same length that the spectacle blind, ¿what am i missing??

Need some help to solve this

Regards

[JUANCARLOSBLASCO4129]

Just to clarify, i know this post is old, but i need to manage different codes for different bolt length, same as post creator.

Regards

[JUANCARLOSBLASCO4129]

Hi

I've solved some of my previous mistakes (can't edit), and it's almost done.

In Spec editor, i have created some new size for the 12" bolt set, then it's:

- The original one, with @@@ on it's long description, length by default (4.75)

- 4 more, with 5.5, 5.75, 6 and 6.75 length (in long description size and length)

Each one has its own item code.

Now, in plant 3d, the boltset by default is the standard one (that one with @@@). But i can change it with the Substitute part grip:

The standard one retains the original item code despite his length (120.65 vs 146.05), but the others have their own item code.

For now, it's my solution. Would be awesome if someone knows and explain me how to do it more automatic.

Maybe it's related with Bolt length mapping, where i can set the length and diameter in mm or inches, but no mixed) and the project being mixed. I don't know.

Regards and thanks