• 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…
  • 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…
  • 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
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Required clevis hanger for pipes

    I have a piping model in Bentley AECOsim. Now I need to put clevis hangers to support these pipes. But unfortunately my dataset have only trapeze hangers for cable trays as a result I am not able to add any hanger model into my existing dataset. Please…
  • How to place a customize elevation symbology

    As the title, I was working in the AECOsim ss5 747. When I wanted to place the elevation symbologies, I just can get the simple style by "diemension ordinate". But in fact, I need different styles of the elevation symbology for different projects. …