In this article, you will learn how to correct incorrect symbol assignments for supports in Plant 3D isometrics. An optimized setup of the SKEYs ensures that your isometrics comply with project-specific symbol standards and are displayed professionally.
Prerequisites
Ensure that the SuCri add-on is installed on your system and that you have editing rights for the isometric configuration of the current Plant 3D project.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Check installation: Verify that the SuCri installation has been fully completed. Check the project directory to see if the included symbol libraries are present. Expected result: All SuCri installation paths are accessible.
- Check SKEY availability: Check the project metadata to see if the SKEYs (Symbol Keys) for supports are registered. The star symbol ("*") always appears when Isogen cannot find a matching symbol for the SKEY or if the SKEY is missing.
- Set up SKEYs manually: If SKEYs are missing, import them manually into the project from the SuCri installation directory. Ensure that the assignment is correctly stored in the IsoSymbolDefinition.xml.
- Validate assignment: Ensure that the supports used in the 3D design use exactly the SKEY defined in the symbol library.
- Regenerate isometric: Restart the isogen process for the affected lines. Expected result: The correct graphic symbols for the supports are now displayed instead of the star symbol.
Important Notes
- Quality Assurance: Perform spot checks on the symbol output after every new installation of SuCri.
- Project Policy: Use only SKEYs from the verified SuCri version to avoid conflicts with other standards or add-ons.
- Quick Diagnosis: A star symbol is a clear indicator of a configuration problem in the SKEY assignment.
Troubleshooting
- Problem: The symbol continues to be displayed as a star despite the correct SKEY.
- Solution: Check if the name of the block in the associated Isometric Symbol Library (DWG file) matches the definition in the XML configuration file exactly.