Overview
Workspaces, Worksets, and DGN files are used in OpenBridge Modeler and OpenBridge Designer to save project data. These set up a folder structure that effectively manages preferences, such as standards, custom constructions, and schedules.
In a general simplification of the concepts:
- WorkSpace: A collection of projects
- WorkSet: Your project folder
- DGN: Your building model geometry
Method
1. Choose a Workspace
Upon starting the software, dropdown menus will appear for WorkSpace and WorkSet. To create a new WorkSpace select the dropdown > Create WorkSpace.
The suggested practice is to place all projects within a new Workspace that can be created locally or at a shared location.
2. Create a new Workset
A new Workset should be created for each project. To create a new project, create a new Workset, and enter your project name. Click OK. (Should you wish to save the project at an alternative location, select Root Folder > Browse).
Please note: in general Template should be left as None.
3. Create the DGN model
Create your building model DGN in the new WorkSet by clicking on New File. The DGN should be located within the Workset selected. Simply enter a name and click OK.
The software will now open your new project.
A video showing the above process to create a new project can be found below:
https://youtu.be/t9XOaIH_9Go?si=Jrkre-5WlwKqy62y
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