This video series contains instructions for getting started with Bentley’s BIM solution, OpenBuildings Designer.
You will learn how to create a new project WorkSet with a project Floor and Grid System, and then learn the basic modeling techniques for modeling walls, doors and windows to create the exterior of a small commercial building.
To view the complete course and download a workbook, visit the Bentley Learn Server.
Part 1 - Creating a New WorkSetIn this video we will create a new WorkSet and model file in order to start modeling a building project. | https://youtu.be/KGm8qfI1POE |
https://youtu.be/Ygv0fQvhvnQ |
Part 2 - Using Floors and GridsIn this video we will review the floor and grid system that has already been set up for the project. |
Part 3 - Placing WallsIn this video we will use the grid as a basis to place the exterior walls of the lobby floor using the Place Wall tool. | https://youtu.be/3tqOyrXy1hQ |
https://youtu.be/gMb9U9vl06g |
Part 4 - Wall Clean-UpIn this video we will break and join walls and connect one wall to another to clean-up corners. |
Part 5 - Modifying the Wall TypeIn this video we will replace the default wall placed as a place holder earlier with a brick and metal stud wall. |
https://youtu.be/0Tpb568KzPQ |
https://youtu.be/leuFvAfc-yE |
Part 6 - Placing DoorsIn this video we will place a door in a wall using the Place Door tool. |
Part 7 - Placing WindowsIn this video we will place a window in a wall using the Place Window tool. |
https://youtu.be/uM7AOjOcKaE |
https://youtu.be/3xTOjuviGLc |
Part 8 - Placing Curtain WallIn this video we will place a curtain wall system using the Place Curtain Wall tool. |
Part 9 - Copy and ModifyIn this video we will efficiently create new geometry by copying and modifying the geometry previously modeled. |
https://youtu.be/SQkYDqLB3QQ |
https://youtu.be/J8C2FzawkwM |
Part 10 - Placing Sloped RoofsIn this video we will create a parapet wall and a sloped roof form. |
Part 11 - Placing a ProfileIn this video we will add additional detail to the model using the Place Profile tool. |
https://youtu.be/7By_DTFmeN4 |
Parent topic: Getting Started with Architectural Essentials