In this Playlist you will learn how to use Bentley's BIM solution, OpenBuildings Designer, to model an electrical BIM model.

This hands-on course teaches how to set up an electrical project, including creating a new WorkSet, new files, registering the files and modeling an electrical panel.

To view the complete course and download a workbook, visit the Bentley Learn Server.

 

Part 1 - Creating a New Electrical WorkSet In this video we will create a new WorkSet and model file in order to start modeling a building project.

https://youtu.be/EUue6NQ8dVM

 

https://youtu.be/ZD_yrd9FM-A

Part 2 - Creating a New Electrical Design File In this video we will review the federated design model, create a new design file and review the interface.

 

Part 3 - Loading the Electrical Tools and Registering the Design File In this video we will cover loading the electrical discipline tools, registering electrical design files and introduce the BBES electrical database folder.

https://youtu.be/Wrl7Cnt57sk

 

https://youtu.be/LQQfJeFjwuw

Part 4 - Electrical Design File Setup In this video we will cover the process of setting up electrical design files for use in electrical modeling.

 

Part 5 - Importing Architectural Spaces In this video we will cover attaching reference files and importing architectural space definitions into the electrical database.

https://youtu.be/B31FXjpCElw

 

https://youtu.be/7ipJIdGbcSc

Part 6 - Navigating the Model and Annotation Scale In this video we will cover how to use the electrical Building Properties tool to navigate the model and the use of the Annotation Scale Lock.

 

Part 7 - Placing an Electrical Distribution Panel In this video we will place an electrical distribution panel in the building model.

https://youtu.be/2DgupV-ucfs

Parent topic: Getting Started with Electrical Essentials