we are using DV's on the new project hoping it would streamline the process from model to drawing sheet
the problems we have encountered are making me think that drawing extractions were perhaps easier and quicker
before I explain the problems, I will explain our workflow
We are working on ProjectWise for modelling and in the creation of DV's
a) reference all 3d models into one composite model - this is where we have made the DV's
note the DV created is only the model, not drawing sheet as we need to use client supplied files for all output
b) reference DV model to drawing sheet model space, note the model space in the client supplied file is 3d not 2d
note we need to add sections or multiple plans in some cases which is also why we don't create the sheet at the create DV stage
c) reference the model space into the sheet space adjust and add notes etc.
Problem 1 - when we print the drawing it is taking in some cases an hour or more. the print preview shows blank unless rasterise is ticked. when it rasterises it creates 42 tiles which is why it is taking so long
Problem 2 - when references are amended, the dv that has been referenced into a drawing sheet looses its clip this has meant we have had to re-create the DV and bring it back into the drawing model space all over again
Note, our models are placed on a geographically correct grid (provided by our client)
I tried ripping the files from ProjectWise and printing to PDF, this made the process slightly quicker but still rasterising
Questions
1. Is the rasterising happening because the referenced DV files are 3d?
2. Is our workflow flawed in any way?
3. Are the problems related to placing models on a geographically correct grid?
4. would it help if the drawing sheet file model space was 2d and not 3d?
David Turner
MEP 3D coordination & BIM Technician
Rail Projects
David Turner said:
David Turner said:Although would that mean the cached file will not update when changes are made
Hi David,
AECOsim CONNECT Edition includes a few enhancements in this category:
https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/35535/connect-edition-3d-model-drawing-view-synchronization-while-using-cached-views
There are a number of key-ins described in the article above that can be used to update cached references. They are also available in SS6 Update 1 via the Visible Edges toolbox (open from the toolboxes dialog; Ctrl +T is the quickest way to open this).
These commands have been extended and incorporated as buttons in the CONNECT Edition ribbon.
Marc