8.3.3. Dynamic properties are reset

8.3.3. Dynamic Properties are Reset

Learn how to minimize data loss for dynamic component properties in Plant 3D. This documentation provides important tips for avoiding configuration problems caused by a SpecUpdate.

Prerequisites

• Use of AutoCAD Plant 3D within a project.
• Use of dynamic component properties (e.g., generated by SuCri).

Step-by-Step Instructions

To prevent or reverse the loss of data, please follow these instructions:

1. Check before SpecUpdate: Before performing a SpecUpdate, check whether individual dynamic properties are being used in the current project that are not defined in the spec.
   Result: You avoid unintentional overwriting of data.
2. Store properties in the spec: Transfer recurring dynamic properties into the corresponding spec. To do this, open the Spec Editor and add the fields.
   Result: The values remain consistent even after an update.
3. Re-update via SuCri: If an update has already been performed and properties have been lost, run the SuCri Tools again to restore the values automatically.
   Result: The dynamic fields are recalculated based on the current project rules.

Important Notes

• Awareness: Inform your project team that a SpecUpdate compares the components with the standard definitions of the spec and overwrites manual changes.
• Process Control: Establish clear project standards regarding who is allowed to perform a SpecUpdate and at what time.
• Data Integrity: Dynamically generated values are always lost when Plant 3D detects a discrepancy between the component in the model and the source spec.

Troubleshooting

Problem: After an update, components suddenly show default values instead of the customized properties.

• Solution 1: Run the Data Update function via your add-on tools (e.g., SuCri) again.
• Solution 2: Check whether the SpecUpdate was strictly necessary for the affected components and, if necessary, undo the change via a backup copy.