Multi-Port Valves with custom Actuator

[wayne_deegan]

I am trying to setup Multiport valves with a custom .dwg block based actuator, it works for the default port orientation but when you change the port orientation the actuator moves in the z axis for some orientations and jumps to the end ports for others?

[Ruffy85]

Hi @wayne_deegan

How is your Actuator configured?

[wayne_deegan]

Hi Ruffy85,

The Actuator is a "Custom - AutoCAD DWG based graphics" part created using plantpartconvert, the actuator shown is just an example, the actuator I want to use is much more complex so the use of parametric graphics is not an option. The Actuator is mapped to the valve body using "Edit Operator Assignments" in catalog editor.

Thanks,

Wayne

[Dan.Scales]

Hi @wayne_deegan,

Did you draw the actuator block vertically on the Z axis?

If so, try drawing it along the Y axis and retest.

Thanks,

Dan

[wayne_deegan]

Hi Dan,

Actuator is drawn on the Y axis, appreciate the effort though.

Thanks,

Wayne

[Dan.Scales]

hI @wayne_deegan,

I can't reproduce the problem here.

Is it just the actuator that is block based?

Thanks,

Dan

[wayne_deegan]

Hi Dan,

Yes, it is just the Actuator that is block based, the housing is a plant 3D parametric graphic valve body.

Thanks,

Wayne.

[wayne_deegan]

Hi Dan,

Catalog and spec attached.

Thanks,

Wayne

[Dan.Scales]

Hi @wayne_deegan,

I have reproduced the issue with the block based actuator on multiport valves and will get it logged with our development team.

Unfortunately for now all I can suggest is to use a parametric actuator.

Thanks,

Dan

[wayne_deegan]

Thanks Dan,

Appreciate the time you have put in.

Regards,

Wayne

[WWBierma]

So is this already fixed?

I have the same issue in Plant 3D 2020.

[rajendra.prajapat]

@WWBierma @wayne_deegan 

This problem can be fixed by editing the multiport valves autodsk python scripts.

[eystein.killiVM42H]

Hello Wayne. Can you be a bit more specific what to change in the python script?

[rajendra.prajapat]

@eystein.killiVM42H you can quick fix by valves properties.

just add 0.0000000001 in your angle value like 90 + 0.0000000001=90.0000000001 . use this value as angle.