OpenPlant PowerPID

Native Integration with the ISO15926 Data Model

OpenPlant PowerPID is the first P&ID application based on completely open data model.  The base schema for OpenPlant PowerPID is the ISO15926 standard.  Any other application that is mapped to the ISO 15926 schema through the Bentley Class Editor can natively interoperate with OpenPlant PowerPID.  This means any data created in OpenPlant PID is available to be shared with any other applications without the need for complex or bespoke APIs.  The data you create is all yours!

Automatic Generation of P&IDs

OpenPlant PowerPID gives users the ability to automatically generate their P&IDs from an XML instance. Whether these XML files originate from AutoPLANT P&ID, PlantSpace P&ID, AXSYS.Process, OpenPlant PID or another schematics application mapped to the ISO15926 data standard, any of them can be imported and automatically regenerated in OpenPlant PowerPID.

Consistency Checking

OpenPlant PowerPID comes with a rules engine that allows users to create design checking rules that are configured based on the ISO 15926 model. The user can select from one of the available persistence modes to determine when the rules are run, immediately, on a timed basis, or on user request only. When a rule finds a component in an invalid design state, the component will be flagged for follow up. The rules engine allows company specific rules to be separated from the open data model giving organizations the flexibility to create their competitive edge.

Design History

OpenPlant PowerPID allows users to roll back the data and associated P&ID changes to previous revisions through the Design History feature. Using the design history feature, the graphics and associated data can be updated to reflect earlier designs as required.

Shared Files

OpenPlant PowerPID allows multiple users to share and edit the same data P&ID simultaneously. Whether users are just manipulating data or they are making graphical changes to the P&ID, the application will allow all changes made by multiple users to be reconciled into a single P&ID at the completion of their work.

Enhanced Assembly Management

OpenPlant PowerPID provides extensive capabilities for management of assemblies.  Assemblies can be placed as a group of components or as individual components.  Data is automatically associated with the assembly which can be modified prior to the actual use and  insertion of the assembly within a P&ID.  This allows organizations to define, maintain and manage complete graphical and engineering best practices in one place.

Support for Parametric Components

OpenPlant PowerPID supports the use of parametric components based on relevant engineering information and has a dynamic user interfaces to preview the component prior to insertion. Parametric vessels with dynamic heads and internals, parametric control valves with dynamic actuators and selectable end conditions are just a few of the options available in OpenPlant PowerPID.

Supports DWG and DGN Formats

OpenPlant PowerPID can save work in either a DWG or DGN format in order to produce intelligent deliverables. The drawing intelligence will persist regardless of the format of the deliverable chosen.

Consistency with company standards

OpenPlant PowerPID has administrative functions designed to ensure consistent data quality. Administrators can disable features like scaling of equipment in order to maintain a consistent look and feel for all P&IDs done on a specific project.