Display part geometry for mixproof valve (python script component)

[quan_hm]

I recently create a mixproof vavle using python script and I want to change the orientation of the valve just by input the direction in part Geometry.

According to this article: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-plant-3d/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2018/...  :

The Content Iso Symbol Definition must include TYPE=VALVE-MULTIWAY to set level angles in the properties palette. Most spec-based components to not allow you to change dimensions so this is a special case, which is enabled based on the TYPE. 

I already tried but it didn't show up the part geometry.

I can define custom dimension with PLANTCUSTOMPARTS and insert after that but that's not what I want and the part geometry still didn't show up.

Please help me solve the problem.

[quan_hm]

Update, I tried to set the Component Designation in the spec to "Custom" and "Parametric".

Somes work:

But the valve still dont show the dimensions

[rajendra.prajapat]

@quan_hm still it is not showing using the Component Designation property as custom?

[quan_hm]

It's seem that if I set the valve to different class ("coupling" for example) then the part geometry can be preview and dimensions can be edited. Anyone know what's wrong with "valve" class?

[rajendra.prajapat]

@quan_hm please use the class valvebody.

[quan_hm]

I Created new valveBody component:

The className in database is also valveBody

But the geometry still didnt show up. Keep in mind that with the class = "valve" the default P3D parametric components is showing good. You have any suggestions? @rajendra.prajapat I'm very appreciated.

[quan_hm]

Yes. I tried both "Custom" and "Parametric"

[quan_hm · Accepted solution]

I found the solusion. Just named your valve something like CPVF000000_Y with CPVF000000 is the existing default valve (many others name you can choose) and _Y is your custom valve name. The software will understand that this is parametric valve and allow you to edit it.