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  • Adding property into model

    I have an alignment line and profile which is used to extrude the shape of cable trough i need to add the property information ( white words ) into the extruded element. How can i achieve this?
  • Project a line/curve line onto a profile

    How to project a straight line / curve line onto a profile? For straight line i can do create slab > clip volume > extract face/edge but for curve line i have no idea what to do.
  • Need Help for concrete I Girder Cell

    Hi Every one anyone has Concrete I beam cell with varies input so i can use for my work. Best Regards
  • 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…
  • Plumbing cross connection is not enable, any option to enable that

    Hi all I had an issue while connecting pipes by using cross joint, may i get the guidance to do that (attached image below for your reference) Thanks
  • Grid System error

    I'm trying to create a grid system for three different buildings but I keep receiving an error? The following exception occurred in the DataGridView: System.ArgumentException: DataGridViewComboBoxCell value is not valid. To replace this default dialog…
  • 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…
  • add or create new equipment with parameters

    Dear All, I have a 3D model which I draw with normal 3D tools like Extrude/rotate etc. but I want to convert this 3D model to parametric model. like Fire damper. can any one help me to draw an equipment with the parameters. thanks. Adee
  • RE: How to create circular staircase !

    That is still NOT possible in AECOsim when using the Stair Tool. You only have 2 options; 1. Create the stairs using MicroStation tools (solids, surfaces, etc) 2. Use the Stair Maker tool (Tools > Tool Boxes > TF Utilities) Personally I don…
  • Smart solids and tagging

    Hi Guys I am based in Australia and work in a civil structural group for a large multi disciplinary consultant. We use AECOsim for modelling of Bridges, Tunnels, Retaining Walls, Maritime structures etc etc and have had great success to date. With…
  • 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 place electrical fixture ??

    Hi! I want to place electrical fixture like receptacle,switches,lighting fixture in Bentley model with there standard mounting height. Can anyone help me?
  • 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…
  • Door cutting form that is on reference

    Greetings good Bentley community, I have a challenging question for you all, I'm placing a door that goes trough a wall that is on a reference file, unfortunately the door doesn't perforate the referenced wall. Anyone knows how to place walls…
  • 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. …
  • RE: Slab Opening

    Hi Xonaj, Sure. In this case I've added some cuts to both the original and a copy (both poitioned near global 0,0). 0880.SLAB PROFILE.dgn