I have downloaded the (GB) AECOsim Connect software as a trial
it came with what looked like a massive set of tutorials with the software, potentially very useful
the first tutorial on generative components suggested there was a US dataset and also a 'neutral metric' NM dataset
when I tried to replicate the tutorial, there was only the US dataset available (annoying)
I then tried a mechanical tutorial on setting up drawings, it all looked very similar to the traditional AECOsim workflow and again I was disappointed to see it was not based on the new software.
I will be removing the software and re-installing the old AECOsim for now
I hope in the future Bentley can put a Metric based version of this software together that contains all the metric measurements for mechanical and electrical design in the future
so far I think its only purpose if as a draughting tool, and not as a BIM tool
Has anyone else tried using (GB) AECOsim Connect for MEP, I downloaded abd100000154en.exe & abd10010036en.exe would update 2 have made a difference?
Hi David,
When you installed the trial did you install any of the additional datasets? There is a 'Configure' button on the installer that accesses the datasets and other installable options.
All of the datasets, other than US, are fully metric and contain a similar range of content so I don't immediately understand your comment:
David Turner said:I hope in the future Bentley can put a Metric based version of this software together that contains all the metric measurements for mechanical and electrical design in the future
Existing MEP tutorials for V8i are generally applicable to CONNECT Edition other than UI changes.
Regards
Marc