• Editting properties of Plumbing Catalogs itens already in model

    Hi, I used several itens from a manufacturer catalog in my model and now I added ERP code at the catalog itens. I need to have these ERP codes on the itens used in my model. The key-in bellow do not work for Plumbing elements: Key in: mdl load…
  • Re: BBMS - Plumbing Cross Join Tool

    Well, with Sanitary Pipe, you don't want a cross. If waste is coming down a branch towards the main and it encounters another branch opposite it, as with a cross, the waste will try to go up the second branch. And the waste that is coming down the second…
  • Re: Mechanical Duct Placement/Part Definition

    Hi Ryan, The default HVAC and Plumbing families are set according to the variables HVAC_FAMILY_DUCT_DEFAULT and BMECH_FAMILY_PLUMBING_DEFAULT. In regards to the part, I believe it picks the first one in that family's list, but that's a guess on…
  • Beta 2 - AECOsim Building Designer V8i (SELECTseries 3) Technology Preview

    I am pleased to announce that we have posted AECOsim Building Designer V8i (SELECTseries 3) Technology Preview (Beta 2) (v08.11.09.147) to SELECTservices: Downloads/My SELECT CD . This release can be found on SELECTservices by setting the Product “AECOsim…
  • Re: BMech - can not place duct fittings anymore - can not run VBA BMECH_AutoFitting.HVAC module all the sudden.

    You can try 2 things: You can recreate the file. This has worked for me when I receive that error. Just do a file>new, attach the old file and copy attachments, and then merge into master the old file (but not the other reference files). This…
  • BBMS StraighPipe - Change Extraction Symbol

    When extracting single-line piping plans, the "default" pipe drop symbol is usually too small to view in our single-line extractions. Is it possible to configure/replace the default 2D symbol that is used for the top view in single-line plan drawings…
  • Re: Problems running the latest Mechanical V8XM and V8i with Microsoft 7 PRO

    Anthony, I can't tell you what's wrong, but I can confirm that the BBMS SS1 V8i (08.11.07.55) works fine on my Windows 7 Enterprise workstation. Although I am a network admin, I am typically logged in as a domain user and it works fine. I do have UAC…
  • Re: Tentative Hint for Flow Rate in BBMS?

    Thanks for your reply. For ducts, I can get the Air Flow and Status to show up, but not the Flow Rate , (see attached JPG). The Air Flow and Status are determined by the Part name, so if I have an element in Family = Duct with Part = Supply-New…
  • Re: Compound Cells in Bentley Building Mechanical

    I may be able to help a little bit. I read the article on Drawing Resymbolization in the Help menu for BBMS. You can read it here: User Guide > Bentley Building Mechanical Systems > Drawing Extraction > Components of Drawing Resymbolization. It tells…
  • Tentative Hint for Flow Rate in BBMS?

    You know how you can enter a Flow Rate for ducts, like 200 cfm, in the DataGroup Instance Data dialog box? Does anybody know how to get the Flow Rate, either for ducts or pipes, to display when you highlight an element? In Workspace -> Preferences ->…
  • How do I create a Flex Pipe manufacturer catalog?

    AECOsim 08.11.09.376 Hi, I need to create a manufacturer catalog for Flex Pipe. Actually I've already created catalogs for Pipes, Elbows, Reducers, Tees, but always based on catalogs that comes with the AECOsim, copying the MDB and XML, and editting…
  • Re: Problems running the latest Mechanical V8XM and V8i with Microsoft 7 PRO

    Unknown said: Mark, do you anything similar to this? We recently overhauled and set up a new V8i workspace on the server and it is almost completely read only with the exception of a few files/folders such as the metadata folder within the BBES…
  • Re: BBMS - Loss of Snap Points with Smart Lock

    Just un-check Turn On Dimensioning KeyPoints in Workspace>Preferences>TriForma.
  • Re: Centerlines for round ductwork in Bentley Building Mechanical V8

    Check the Centerline Symbology for that Part. Is it on the same level as the Part Definition?
  • Re: Elbows do not show - "Can not run VBA module"

    I used to run into that error when my Parts & Families were set to ByLevel for the element attributes. I had to set all of the attributes to specific values to make the error go away. Somebody else had a similar problem: http://communities…
  • Re: Connection Point Cell Not found

    You have to create 2 cells for each custom AHU. One with the geometry of the AHU and the other with the connection points defined inside. Check out this article I just added to the WIKI. Creating custom Air Handling Units and placing them in your…