AECOsim Building Designer BIM QuickStarts

Join Bentley's BIM Modeler QuickStarts for AECOsim Building Designer CONNECT Edition and stay up to date with BIM technology. In three easy sessions, you will get an introduction to the AECOsim BIM workflow from starting a new project WorkSet, modeling the basic geometry of a small commercial building, and ultimately generating drawings and schedules.

These hands-on, instructor-led courses are AIA CES registered and approved, so you can earn up to six continuing education credits per QuickStart. Note that you must register separately for each class.  All classes are a benefit of your Select Subscription.

Mechanical - BIM QuickStart

Tuesday, January 23rd - BIM QuickStart M101: Modeling Equipment and Ductwork

• See how to set up a new project WorkSet, and learn to model an air handling unit and the main supply and return ductwork.

Wednesday, January 24th - BIM QuickStart M102: Modeling Diffusers, Grilles and Branches 

• Learn how to model diffusers, grilles and branches.

Thursday, January 25th - BIM QuickStart M103: Creating Mechanical Drawings 

• Create a Drawing Composite Model and then create a mechanical plan and section.

3D and BIM Essentials

Tuesday, January 30th - Thursday, February 1st - AECOsim Building Designer CONNECT Edition 3D and BIM Essentials for New Users

• This course contains instructions for working in the AECOsim Building Designer 3D building information modeling environment, utilizing views, the floor manager, getting an understanding of the information systems AECOsim Building Designer utilizes for the building and the building component information, and using the AccuSnap and AccuDraw modeling aids

Architectural - BIM QuickStart

Tuesday, February 15th - BIM QuickStart A101: Modeling Walls, Doors, and Windows 

• See how to set up a new project WorkSet, and learn to model walls, doors, and windows 

Wednesday, February 16th - BIM QuickStart A102: Modeling Interior Floors and Roofs 

• Learn how to model a stair, place a ceiling grid, model a sloped roof, and more!

Thursday, February 17th - BIM QuickStart A103: Creating Architectural Drawings and Schedules 

• Create a Drawing Composite Model and then create a floor plan and building section

Structural - BIM QuickStart

Tuesday, February 20th - BIM QuickStart S101: Modeling Structural Frames

• See how to set up a new project WorkSet, and learn to model steel and concrete columns and beams.

Wednesday, February 21st - BIM QuickStart S102: Modeling Slabs and Foundations 

• Learn how to model a slabs, spread footings, and more!

Thursday, February 22nd - BIM QuickStart S103: Creating Structural Drawings 

• Create a Drawing Composite Model and then create a framing plan and building section.