Hello,
I am working on a project utilising OpenBuildings (Update 6). The electrical engineer on the project has modelled conduit using Revit and I am attempting to utilise this to produce electrical layout drawings.
I downloaded the Bentley plugin for Revit to export the Revit model as an i.dgn file (this is the format I have had the most luck with so far in terms of geometry). I then imported the i.dgn file into our project, and it looks good in general. The issue I am having is that, when I go to the layouts, the geometry for the curves is imperfect and fragmented and, when I go to print, it does not look right (please see attached image of layout and view settings). Has anyone else had experiencing utilising the MEP services in Revit (specifically electrical/conduit) and importing these into OpenBuildings.
In this particular circumstance, I would rather utilise the Revit model than remodel these services in OpenBuildings.
I would be very grateful if anyone is able to share any experiences they have in this area.
Thank you.
The image shows that the Revit geometry of the corners has been meshed, note that the straight sections show the single line of cylindrical geometry. I'm not sure what we can do about that, but will look into it. I'm assuming from your earlier remark that you have already tried IFC?
Regards
Marc
Thanks for the reply! Yes, I tried to use an IFC first of all but the geometry looked even worse when I brought it into OpenBuildings. The straight sections of the cylindrical conduits have, by and large, come in looking fine. As you say, the display issues and really affecting the radial bends in the corner. Thanks again for your response and please let me know if you have any further thoughts.