AECOsim connect

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?

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  • Hi David,

    Thank you for pointing these out.

    it came with what looked like a massive set of tutorials with the software, potentially very useful

    It is really great to know that the tutorial were helpful to you. I am trying to clear your doubts in a the following points.

    1. there was only the US dataset available (annoying)
    Other Datasets are also available in AECOsim. Please go through the follwing wiki to see how you can install other Datasets.
    CONNECT Edition - How to Download and Install different Dataset for AECOsim Building Designer
    You can also install the other Datasets at the time of ABD CE installation by clicking the 'Configures' button at the top-right corner.

  • I have checked in Learn Server. Video tutorials for Mechanical are already uploaded.

    • that contains all the metric measurements for mechanical and electrical design in the future
    As I have mentioned in point 1, other metric measurement Datasets are also available. If you want you can download the .msi files for other Datasets by creating a Deployment image in you local drive. Please go through the following wiki to do the same.
    CONNECT Edition - Steps to create a Deployment Image

    In ABD CE Update 2, lots of defects and enhancements has been fixed. I would request you to upgrade yourself to ABD CE U2.

    I have tried to cover all your doubts. Please let me know if it helps you. 

Warm Regards,

Subhamoy Kundu

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  • Hi David,

    Thank you for pointing these out.

    it came with what looked like a massive set of tutorials with the software, potentially very useful

    It is really great to know that the tutorial were helpful to you. I am trying to clear your doubts in a the following points.

    1. there was only the US dataset available (annoying)
    Other Datasets are also available in AECOsim. Please go through the follwing wiki to see how you can install other Datasets.
    CONNECT Edition - How to Download and Install different Dataset for AECOsim Building Designer
    You can also install the other Datasets at the time of ABD CE installation by clicking the 'Configures' button at the top-right corner.

  • I have checked in Learn Server. Video tutorials for Mechanical are already uploaded.

    • that contains all the metric measurements for mechanical and electrical design in the future
    As I have mentioned in point 1, other metric measurement Datasets are also available. If you want you can download the .msi files for other Datasets by creating a Deployment image in you local drive. Please go through the following wiki to do the same.
    CONNECT Edition - Steps to create a Deployment Image

    In ABD CE Update 2, lots of defects and enhancements has been fixed. I would request you to upgrade yourself to ABD CE U2.

    I have tried to cover all your doubts. Please let me know if it helps you. 

Warm Regards,

Subhamoy Kundu

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