• What are the differences between Microstation, AECOsim and Bently Architecture? They all seem to work similar so why should I prefer one from the other?

    Hello, My name is Nadir. I am a fresh architect in Turkey. We are planning to continue our work experience with Bentley. I read about how its programs work but still have some issues understanding why I should prefer one of them. As far as I know, they…
  • 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…
  • 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
  • Start AECOsim model with wrong Dataset

    Hello, My team start a model with a wrong dataset (Dataset_NE) at the beginning. And now I wish to correct it to right dataset (Dataset_US) setting. Is there a recommended process of doing so while save as much as work we had done so far? Thanks…
  • sporadic results when using penetrations (resetting elements, etc.)

    Good afternoon all, we have went through an exercise of creating a "voids model" for the MEP services which we are merging into our architectural models to cut the penetrations. The results are mixed - some items cut perfectly, some cut half way through…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Make custom Rammed Earth Part for AECOsim

    Hello good community of Bentley, I'm addressing you in search for a solution to my problem. I'm working in a Rammed Earth Building, and I want to make a new part that would contain the texture and cut pattern for this material. I really want to…
  • 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. …