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OpenPlant PID

Piping and Instrumentation Diagram Software

Produce and Share Intelligent Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

Create open and intelligent piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) faster with increased design collaboration and operations efficiency with OpenPlant PID.

What is OpenPlant PID?

OpenPlant PID helps you produce intelligent piping and instrumentation diagrams faster and makes them widely accessible to all. Quickly accelerate your plant design process by:

  • Using an intuitive user interface to reduce project start-up time
  • Maintaining consistency of 2D and 3D designs
  • Managing and editing design data through a cloud-based data manager from anywhere
  • Managing tags consistently and accurately
  • Rapidly Create Intelligent P&IDs
  • Computer screen of OpenPlant PID showing pipe documentation

    Rapidly Create Intelligent P&IDs

    • Accelerate your plant design process and deliver more accurate P&IDs to operations
    • Rapidly create intelligent P&IDs with components verified against project piping specifications
    • Work in a streamlined user interface featuring task-based navigation, convenient picklists, and a simple configuration for quick adoption and ease of use

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  • Perform Consistent and Accurate Tag Management
  • Computer screen of OpenPlant PID showing pipe information

    Perform Consistent and Accurate Tag Management

    • Enable a consistent tagging format that applies to all PID documents, ensuring that they follow project naming conventions
    • Facilitate consistent tagging across 2D and 3D designs in PlantSight and avoid duplication

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  • Work with Cloud-enabled Design Management
  • Computer screen of OpenPlant PID showing P&ID Intelligence Viewer with plant information

    Work with Cloud-enabled Design Management

    • Increase P&ID efficiency by working online, offline, or remotely, knowing your data is secure and up to date
    • View and edit P&ID data from anywhere using web portal with Data Manager via PlantSight
Computer screen of OpenPlant PID showing pipe documentation

Rapidly Create Intelligent P&IDs

  • Accelerate your plant design process and deliver more accurate P&IDs to operations
  • Rapidly create intelligent P&IDs with components verified against project piping specifications
  • Work in a streamlined user interface featuring task-based navigation, convenient picklists, and a simple configuration for quick adoption and ease of use

Read User Story

 
Computer screen of OpenPlant PID showing pipe information

Perform Consistent and Accurate Tag Management

  • Enable a consistent tagging format that applies to all PID documents, ensuring that they follow project naming conventions
  • Facilitate consistent tagging across 2D and 3D designs in PlantSight and avoid duplication

Read Story

 
Computer screen of OpenPlant PID showing P&ID Intelligence Viewer with plant information

Work with Cloud-enabled Design Management

  • Increase P&ID efficiency by working online, offline, or remotely, knowing your data is secure and up to date
  • View and edit P&ID data from anywhere using web portal with Data Manager via PlantSight
Computer screen of OpenPlant PID showing pipe information

OpenPlant PID

  • Accelerate plant design process and deliver more accurate PIDs to operations
  • Ensure safety by maintaining accurate as-built PIDs
  • Complete projects faster by making intelligent PIDs accessible
  • Save time demonstrating compliance with quick and accurate reporting

*Prices vary per region. For more options, see licensing and subscriptions section.

User Quote

“Bentley’s OpenPlant applications truly helped in our project design delivery and enabled us to stand tall in the crowd.”

— Ashish Katake, Lead CAD Designer, MWH Global

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Frequently Asked Questions

OpenPlant PID is an easy-to-use, data-driven application for the rapid production of intelligent piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). You can capture and reuse information in an open format. OpenPlant PID helps you reduce the time required to create your critical documents and enables the sharing of all process information across the lifecycle of your asset.

Where can I get OpenPlant PID training? Where can I learn how to use Bentley plant design software?
If you want to receive tailored training or attend OpenPlant PID courses, Virtuosity offers extra training and mentoring services. You can choose from tailor-made training, on-demand learning, consulting services, mentoring and more.

The price of OpenPlant PID varies per region. While there are various types of licensing available, a common choice is the 12-month practitioner license offered through Bentley’s eStore. When you purchase through the eStore, you get a Virtuoso Subscription which means you get both the software AND the training, expert services, and custom mentoring you need to get started quickly.

Operating System
Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 SP1 (64-bit), Windows Server 2012/2008

Memory
4 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended

Software Prerequisites
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2, Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications core, Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications localized. Microsoft Internet Explorer, minimum v11.0, with 128-bit cipher strength. Microsoft no longer supports any versions prior to v11.0. Internet Explorer is not installed as part of the product pre-requisites.

Processor
Intel or AMD processor 1.0 GHz or greater. OpenPlant PID is not supported on a CPU that does not support SSE2.

Disk Space
12 GB minimum, 12-22 GB depending additional installations such as Companion Feature and Companion Product.

Graphics Card
See the graphics card manufacturer for latest information on DirectX drivers. 512 MB of video RAM or higher is recommended. If insufficient video RAM or no graphics card supported by DirectX can be found, OpenPlant PID attempts to use software emulation. For optimal performance, graphics display color depth should be set to 24-bit or higher. When using a color depth setting of 16-bit, some inconsistencies will be noted.

For the most up-to-date system requirements, visit Bentley Communities.

Licensing and Subscription options

Choose What is Right for You

One-year license with training

Virtuoso Subscription – A popular choice for small and medium-sized businesses

Get access to software that comes with training – fast! Bentley’s eStore, Virtuosity, offers a convenient way to lease a 12-month license of Bentley software for a low, upfront cost. Every online purchase through Virtuosity comes as a Virtuoso Subscription that includes training and auto-renewals.

With no contract required, it’s easy to get started quickly.

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One-time purchase with support

Perpetual License with SELECT

A perpetual license of Bentley software is a one-time purchase, with a yearly maintenance subscription, called SELECT. This includes 24/7/365 technical support, learning resources, and the ability to exchange licenses for other software once a year. With SELECT, you will benefit from:

  • License pooling, so you can access your software from multiple computers.
  • Access additional Bentley software with Term Licenses, which allow you to pay for what you use without the upfront cost of purchasing a perpetual license.

Annual renewal quotes are delivered directly to your inbox, and our experienced Renewal Representatives are available to answer your questions and guide you through any changes you’d like to make.

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Enterprise Organizations

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For larger organizations with in-depth requirements, we offer plans to provide global pricing and access to our comprehensive portfolio of solutions and success plan services. Contact us about how to get access to software, global best practices, implementation services, training, and technical support to help your organization realize its full potential while addressing your unique needs.

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