Bentley AutoPLANT Files

Bentley AutoPLANT is based on AutoCAD and as such uses the .dwg file format to store model geometry. Any settings related to the .dwg file format also affect files from AutoPLANT.

AutoPLANT Object Properties can be stored in external database .mdb files, and JetStream supports these files through the DataTools functionality. By default JetStream and DataTools are both set up to support AutoPLANT .dwg and .mdb files, and will be looking for Equipment, Nozzle and Piping Data.

The settings for these three sets of data can be edited by selecting the appropriate item in the list and clicking on the Edit button. See for more information.

For AutoPLANT properties to be loaded correctly an .mdb file must be located in the same directory as the .dwg file, with the same filename followed by the .mdb extension. If this file exists, JetStream will automatically pick it up and use it to show appropriate properties in the Properties window.