This playlist is a series of video clips taken from an introduction to GenerativeComponents seminar delivered by Alifur Mandal.

It introduces the interface, shows various techniques for adding geometry to your model and finally controlling geometry with the use of the Slider node.

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

Welcome to the Interface In this video clip Alifur gives an overview of the Generative Components interface in OpenBuildings Designer.

https://youtu.be/N2x-urevsoU

https://youtu.be/dUNph_RM9m4

The Importance of the baseCS In this video clip you will learn how to create the base coordinate system which is required before any geometry can be created in GenerativeComponents.

Placing Basic Geometry In this video clip learn how to place simple geometry like points, lines and curves, in GenerativeComponents using the Place Geometry tools.

https://youtu.be/FSYyO2uSC9U

https://youtu.be/8Y5xSBCQRZQ

Promoting MicroStation Geometry In this video clip Alifur explains how to promote basic MicroStation geometry to GenerativeComponents geometry that has corresponding nodes on the graph.

Manipulating Geometry In this video learn how to use the Manipulate and Modify tools, including Move, Copy and Edit Node properties.

https://youtu.be/lY5ZZ6BgWmk

https://youtu.be/u0cgpIl_faY

Transaction Player Basics In this video clip you will learn how to record your modeling actions to the GenerativeComponents script with the Transaction Player. Then learn to customize the actions with various right-click options.

The GCT File In this video clip learn how to open the GCT file in order to interact with the GC Script.

https://youtu.be/ECCKKNsnvDE

https://youtu.be/xLSKwHM1Fag

The Coordinate System Node In this video clip learn how to create additional coordinate systems in your model using the Coordinate System node.

The Line Node In this video clip learn how to add lines to your model using the Line node.

https://youtu.be/eFaIrBNPsTg

https://youtu.be/XRzzGNYAUoQ

The Slider Node In this video clip learn how to add variables that drive geometry in your model using the Slider node.

Parent topic: Getting Started with Computational Design