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dave
02-18-2009, 06:40 AM
Is it possible when attaching support on pipe so support will get an own layer for example linenumber 1001_support. Now I have supports on the same layer as pipes.

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kfauver
02-18-2009, 09:16 PM
For those of you that are interested, I have added the solution to this post on BE Communities

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Aplant Monkey
02-19-2009, 06:33 AM
only problem I have with that is that I would never make a change that is implemented on the C: drive. Instead copy the file and place it at the project level under modules/base. The drawing will always look here first prior to going to the C: drive. this way you always keep your C: drive "out of the box" clean.
kfauver
02-19-2009, 06:46 AM
Not if you want this to be a standard feature for all projects. It would be better to implement it in the standard AutoPLANT configuration on each individual workstations. What AP Monkey stated is correct if you do not plan to make it a standard feature for all projects.
Aplant Monkey
02-19-2009, 07:29 AM
Sorry Ken but Ihave to disagree again. if you want to have this as a standard then you should update your base build rather than update every users PC. That way when a project is built it will take the info directly from your base build and make the project with the data in its correct place. I have had projects as I am sure you have or others with over 400 users. I cannot take the time to make sure each and every C: drive is updated and then if I decide to make another change I have to do it all over again.
kfauver
02-19-2009, 08:42 AM
Okay....You got me. I should have said the base build. But, do you have your base build on the network? Otherwise you will still need to update those computers that will be helping you create projects (unless you're the only one). Thanks for keeping me in-line. I lose my head on occasion. LOL
kfauver
02-19-2009, 08:54 AM
In the at_SupportProperties_update function change the following line:

supportLayer = supportLayer + "_Bolts"
To:
supportLayer = supportLayer + "_Supports"

Thanks for the catch JHarris