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    I work with Inox steel India , why is AECOsim Building Designer crashing on my PC?
  • How to add "RAW Data Object Width/Height/Length" to Instance Data Definition. For attachment to existing standard .dgn elements

    I have existing dgn elements and cells (not authored in AECOsim, no parts/family definitions). I am attaching my own user definitions as instance data. My question is how to add object dimension data to my user definition. Ideally I want to attach…
  • OpenBuildings Designer Live Session #4 - Freedom For Design Anything - Registration now available

    Save the date - on September 29th my dear colleague Meenakshi Sharma will host the next #OpenBuildings Designer Live Session #4 - Freedom For #Design Anything. Let her and Katarzyna Włosowicz get you on a fast track to unleash the potential of #BIM in…
  • Round off value Dimension in MicroStation connect edition or AECOsim connect edition

    Round off value Dimension in MicroStation connect edition or AECOsim connect edition mdl load calculat; calculator mdlDimStyle_setDoubleProp(mdlDimStyle_getActive(), 5.0, 1083) MDL LOAD SetDimRound 5.0 it's working Microstation & AECOsim not in…
  • Display Styles hatch not showing, but solid fill does

    I am using OBD Connect I am trying to pattern a slab in a plan DV. I can set a display rule to achieve a solid fill and other overrides but when I try to set a pattern or even a hatch / crosshatch they will not display anywhere, model, drawing view…
  • OBD / AECOSIM Energy Simulator

    :i completely unable to see my model i Exported from OBD to Energy Simulator and SMART materials present in folder (C drive) but absent in Energy Sim Software (unable to change to SMART material)
  • AECOsim V8i SELECT series 6 Lagging and crashing

    Hi, Some of my models are running extremely slowly and after a while they crash and I have to abort. This isn't stopping work but its slowing it down significantly. I have one MC referenced in which has approximately 45 models of both 2D and 3D, I am…
  • PLACING AN OPENING (NOT SQUARE) IN A FLOOR SLAB IN AECOSIM CONNECT

    Hi, Is there a way of creating an opening that isn't square/rectangular in a floor slab using the opening tool? or is there another way this should be done? Thanks
  • Aecosim Connect - Label Coordinates

    Hi, I am using the "Label Coordinate" command in Aecosim Connect and I would like to change the Arrow to my company standard. How can I change the arrow used? Thank you.
  • Clarification required on user defined data set in aecosim

    Hi all We are using bentley aecosim, we add the element info by the help of dataset, and those details are not reflect in IMODEL & other computers, kindly advise us to resolve this issue Thanks
  • How to refresh saved view after using Disconnected mode for cached dynamic views

    We just invoked disconnected mode for the cached dynamic views on an complicated detail sheet. The performance gain was very impressive. But the saved view names listed under "orientation" are gone, replaced with "unknown". What is the intended procedure…
  • Section callout on the bottom

    I am using AECOsim CONNECT Edition update 4. Sometimes when activating the section callout, it appears in the bottom. I was expecting it on the top. How to I change this? I believe it is related to the way I creating the section. However, I would think…
  • can I still download AECOsim Connect Edition Update 3?

    I am bringing a new machine online and would like to install CE U3 for compatibility. We will upgrade to CE U5 all at once in a month or so. so why can I not find where to download CE U3? It seems we used to be able to select any of the previous builds…
  • AECOsim Building Designer CONNECT Edition

    Hello, I seem to encounter an issue when running the installation of this application via SCCM 2012. I have created a .bat file of the following: "%~dp0Setup_AECOsimBuildingDesignerx64_10.04.00.069.exe" -install -silent When running this as…
  • How to compare models in AECOsim CONNECT?

    Hi, is there a way to compare two models in AECOsim CONNECT? The objective is to see the differences between a model and an updated revision of it. Thank you
  • How to select all concrete element in DGN file using keyin?

    Hi! How to select all Concrete Wall, Concrete Slab, Concrete Column, Concrete Beam in one DGN file using keyin?
  • aecosim "constraits" VS Parametric Cell Studio

    Hi, What are diffences between "constraits" and PCS ? We find almost simular functions like "parallel, perpendicular ....." except Contraits is more user friendly now the question is it possible to integrate a "contraits" in aecosim with dataset…
  • Is Bentley Missing a Trick?

    Although my Architectural training was Pre-CAD Days, by the time I went back to do a Masters in Computing and Design it was possible as a student to gain access to free Bentley Microstation Software at the university. It was also possible to Purchase…
  • Family / Part render material not working on catalog item based on parametric cell

    I'm having real trouble getting render materials to show on catalog items I've created based on parametric cells (using the constraint / variable workflow). I've created: a) A cell with a single cube in it, with OA_Length, OA_Width & OA_Height variables…
  • Create Display Set in Level Display window is not working

    Hello! I have used a lot right-click command "Create Display Set" in Level Display window in AECOsim Ss6 previously, but in AECOsim CONNECT edition Update 3 it seems to be broken. The option is still there and is clickable but nothing happens when clicked…
  • Grid lines

    Consider a situation where i develop grid lines for a ground floor such that intersection points of grid lines are the places where i place columns with center to center point placement. Suppose : I construct a room with 4 side walls with columns along…
  • is there a keyin or command to deselect the highlighted reference file?

    Currently I have to invoke the docked references dialog and search for a blank space to click. this takes significant time if you have dozens of references. It would be nice to just have a keystroke or button to click. dmg CE U3
  • 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
  • How to make IF in GC

    hi I'm trying to make IF for Circle radius. I wanna when my line length is more than 5 it use 5 for circle radius and when it is less than 5 it use line length. I have problem in IF.
  • How can I create the 2d element array with variables?

    Hello, I can create elements array with 3d elements and variables. This is correct. See image. I can also create 2d elements with variables and constraints. Also this is correct. Then, I need to create 2d elements array, but I can't place the variable…