• Element not showing properly

    Hi, we are using OBD (VERSION 10.08.00.44) for our project. All this while the model is ok but suddenly the 3D Model illustration/smooth/transparents view are not showing properly, Most of the 3D elements become lines (Slabs and column showing only…
  • Best modelling Practice - OpenBuilding

    Hi OBD Experts, I am trying to find the best tool in OBD to model complex objects. In the example below, If I want to model a wall which follows two-line strings to define the "top of the wall" and "bottom of the wall" which OBD tool/modelling method…
  • How to control scale of a geometry map for material?

    I created a custom material and used one of the pattern cells as a geometry map. The problem is when I create a clip volume this pattern is not displayed in 1:1 ratio, like Y scale is different to X scale. On the picture below the red wall is generated…
  • 3D Annotation and Export to IFC

    Hi all, I need to mark out chainage along an alignment line. The final result should looks like picture. After all chainage annotation is done, i need to export the line and annotation to IFC and view them in Revit. However all lines and annotation…
  • I need help with accessing the functions for "Generative Components V8i" in "AECOsim Building Designer V8i".

    I need help with accessing the functions for "Generative Components V8i" in "AECOsim Building Designer V8i". I have bin researching/troubleshooting for solutions. In the Key-In i found a way to activate the task menu bar by "buildingdesigner enable…
  • CREATE A SYSTEM FAMILY IN AECOSIM SAME AS REVIT

    For an example if we are creating a MEP family in revit we have an option connector then we can choose pipe connector, duct connector etc..., like same how we create MEP cells in aecosim with pipe connector help me to solve this issue Thanks
  • Data Group- Building Components

    Hi Guys, This is Rohith from India. I need a help on editing catalogs and Definition Editor in AECOsim Building Designer V8i Series 6. Can anyone tell the procedure,or can I get images of it.? Regards
  • Compound Cell Render

    When I create a compound cell and use 'Verify Family and Part' in the .bxc file, the render of the compound cell does not change. When I hover over the cell it does state the render of the family and part I have chosen, but visually, the render is the…
  • Removing Part

    Hello Good AECOsim Commnunity, I'm having an issue where I need to remove a part from an element, mostly beacuse I cannot override the part visualization style (colors, line weights, etc). So I want to just remove the part I applied to that element…
  • Bending Radius to pipe diameter in AECOsim Building Mechanical Designer V8i (SELECTseries 5)

    how can i make the ratio between pipe diameter and bending radius in bends default equal to 1 and i want and automation tool to modified existing files to this ratio for all pipe diameter regards
  • RE: 2d drawings from 3d models in architectural practice with Microstation only

    This is really a question for the MicroStation Forum however, the tools you need to look at are the Callout creation tools in the Drawing Composition task. This topic on the LEARN Server will give you an introduction, look for the "Producing Project…
  • Macro to change cell in the Annotation tool settings

    For example walls we use 4 different cells for the littera ( Item Type ). Up, Down, Right, Left To save a lot of time i would like to make macros to choose them. I tried to record but it stops after open the "Annotation tool settings" dialog. How…
  • Referencing a Rendered Drawing View Model to a Sheet

    Referencing a Rendered Drawing View Model to a Sheet Robert DiMauro Thu, Oct 10 2013 8:20 PM I tried following your procedure, but cannot find the Clip Volume settings in the view controls in the 2D drawing. I can change the rendering displaystyle,…
  • Rotate View Dynamic

    Hi My Dynamic Rotate View (cube) has gone wafty and it just won't rotate correctly.....I have been a long time user of Structural etc so i know how it should behave. I have tried resetting the Auxillary Co-ordinates to global but that didn't make…
  • BIM modelling from Point clouds using AECOsim. Any help in this regard would be appreciated.

    I have some point cloud data with me and would like to create a model of a building using AECOsim. I would like to know whether we can process point cloud data for producing BIM models in AECOsim. I would appreciate if anyone can provide some help in…
  • 2d symbol of Extract Diffusers and Ducts are overlapping

    2d symbol of Extract Diffusers and Ducts are overlapping...how to keep only one symbol?
  • using AECOSIM6; where is training for using Piping Placement, etc

    When I select pipe or fittings for placement, I have much difficulty. There seems to be no Training directly related to this. Am I overlooking them? I simply need help when I need to include piping for any project.
  • AECOsim - Microstation 3D : Unable to extract 2d from Multiple Planes angle by using Clip Volume Sections (Saved Views, Dynamic Views)

    Dear all, This is my Model : I have taken Clip Volume as below : Is there any method / command / way to create an extraction of this cut sections which is in different angles/Planes. In one direct 2D view !. Which could be similar…
  • Extract editable independen 2d dgn from 3d model

    Hello I have an issue I wanted to ask you guys. I need to extract from a 3d model in Aecosim, editable independent 2d dgn models. If I define a section using dynamic views, is there a way to extract the lines shown in the drawing view, into an independent…
  • Long File Opening times

    Hello good Bentley Community I'm having a problem with my file agility, when I open a 3d model in AECOsim the loading times can take up to 10 minutes, and if I start handling references it takes a long time too. This is seriously hurting my work,…
  • DATASET_ANZ

    I've been concerned at the lack of information available on AECOsim (08.11.09.866) for residential projects. In my view, there's a very strong emphasis to cater for commercial, institutional and industrial construction, particularly so in relation to…
  • RE: BENTLEY VIEWER

    Hi Andrew Alexander, you can download this software from the Software Fulfillment Center: http://select.bentley.com/FulfillmentCenter/de/InternalSearch/Product/MTQ1MzcyMTYyOV80LjAuMi4w/?namedfilter=showpartial&ProductKeywords=bentley+view&KeywordProductId…
  • BENTLEY VIEWER

    I would like to send to an overseas client my 3D AECOsim Ss6 Models to view. It would be appreciated if someone could direct me to the correct Bentley "viewer" to download for either/both PC and MAC computers. At this time I have not been able to ascertain…
  • Stopping frozen levels exported in IFC and exporting patterns in IFC

    Hi, When exporting an IFC of a model I keep getting frozen and hidden levels exporting and being visible in the IFC, is there any way to stop this happening? Also I would like to show a ceiling grid pattern on some elements in IFC, is there a simple…
  • How to trim two pipes using tee fitting in different elevation (AECOsim Building Designer)

    Please see the snaps below. Snap1: Snap2: As you can see JOIN WITH TEE tool is not working if two pipe is in two different elevation. Hook up is also not possible. Please suggest the solution.