Electrical E102: Symbol Arrangement and Raceway Modeling


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

This series of videos teaches various placement tools for the electrical discipline, including arranging light fixtures and modeling raceways.

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

Part 1 - Placing a Symbol by Two Points

In this video we will demonstrate how to place electrical symbols by 2 points.

https://youtu.be/CYc1h9blnT4

https://youtu.be/QIixRFScuuE

Part 2 - Placing a Switch Symbol

In this video we will see how to place electrical symbols next to doors using the door graphics.

Part 3 - Arranging Lighting Fixtures in a Space

In this video we will cover how to arrange lighting fixtures in a space during placement.

https://youtu.be/t3b4jBLnkP4

https://youtu.be/dJ-NENKOtqs

Part 4 - Placing Symbols Centered in a Space

In this video we will cover how to place electrical symbols centered in a space during placement.

Part 5 - Placing Symbols by Coverage Radius

In this video we will see how to place electrical symbols utilizing a coverage radius based on space definitions in the models.

https://youtu.be/dROOJqXvasc

https://youtu.be/ktBv89IwkGY

Part 6 - Modeling Raceways

In this video we will cover how to place SmartLines and convert those lines to raceway components.

Part 7 - Changing the Height and Properties of Raceways

In this video we will cover how to adjust the height of raceways and changing the properties of raceways.

https://youtu.be/jursKwuFH0E

Parent topic: Getting Started with Electrical Essentials