Hello,
I would need to create doors and windows with parametric cells (CEL file), to place them on walls similar to PAZ cells.
I do not see any example in the catalog delivered with the program. Only PAZ and BXC files exist
I also haven't found any videos explaining the process to create doors and windows with parametric cells.
Is it possible to create doors and windows with parametric cells (CEL file), with the OBD version up9.1, include them in the catalog and place them on walls?
Thank you
Antonio
OBD CE 10.09.01.38
Hello Antonio,
Yes you can create parametric door & windows and place them on walls as required. Please check the below examples for reference.
https://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/b/microstation_blog/posts/named-presentations-and-perforators
https://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/b/microstation_blog/posts/smart-3d-modeling-blog-series-parametric-sliding-door-and-partition-assembly
https://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/m/microstation_gallery/272651
Hope this helps you to get started with the door creation.
Regards,
Alifur
Hi Alifur,
Might I refer to this form post: (+) Perforators - OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon | Forum - OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon - Bentley Communities
Problem with perforators in OBD walls, which would seem to be critical in order to create Door/Window cells (unless the opening is created separate from the door geometry).
Antonio,
I think many of us are waiting eagerly for the parametric cells to take over from the PAZ (parametric cell studio). I personally have been postponing creating a catalog for doors/windows in the hopes of U9 and now the upcoming U10 to provide full support of the needed functionality. My experiments with parametric cells so far have always disappointed me and did not deliver what I think you are also trying to achieve.
Hi Alifur, thanks for the information.
I have tried what he indicates in this publication that he indicated to me.
It doesn't seem to work properly.
I have created a cell. (red= model view, black=top view and green=front view)
If I place the cell as a parametric cell it seems all right. Driller is not displayed
If I place the cell from the catalog the perforator is displayed. This is incorrect.
See image
When I want to get a plan view. The model, top, front and perforator views appear. This is incorrect.
Only the PAZ cell works well
If I modify the width of the door, they change the width of all the doors, but only in the section.
...This does not work correctly. It can not be used to place doors and windows. PAZ files are the ones that currently work.
Is there a solution that I can use to use parametric cells in doors and windows or it just doesn't work currently?
As the above posts state, you can create parametric cells, you can add to datagroup catalogs, BUT...... perforators do not currently cut OBD elements, only MS objects. Therefor, NOT usable until defect is fixed.
Hello Duncan, thanks for the clear answer.