• How to resolve OpenBuilding export COBie exclusion mapping IFC 2x3 data?

    Hi OpenBuilding Forum, I had a question on export COBie data. Software exclusion mapping my data in IFC 2x3. The error message is in the picture below. and before to export COBie, I had tried to mapping datagroup to IFC class, but the software…
  • How to fill out the "system" tab in COBie spreadsheet? (AECOsim Building Designer V8i)

    Whenever i export a COBie spreadsheet, the "System" tab is always empty. How do i link the components to a system?
  • How to fill out the "contact" tab in the COBie spreadsheet? | AECOsim Building Designer V8i

    Any idea where/how do i add the sales teams information in the model? So that when i export the COBie spreadsheet, the information is filled in the "contact" tab.
  • Assigning spaces to MEP components on AECOsim V8i.

    How do i assign spaces to MEP components?
  • COBie export from AECOsim V8i Select Series 6 Error!

    I am having trouble exporting a COBie spreadsheet from AECOsim V8i Select Series 6. Elements and their information are exported normally under the "Type" tab but the "Component" tab is always empty! Any ideas?
  • Victaulic pipe fittings

    I am working on a project where the designers have used AECOsim Victaulic library fittings which are not part of the SS6 software there are a range of valves, couplings, flow switches, alarm check valves etc all of which are dimensionally accurate …
  • linking the Spaces in Mechanical Data Group

    Dears i am using Aecosim SS5 for facility managements i am searching for a way to link the defined spaces and floors in the mechanical catalog items. regards
  • COBie for MEP

    Program is AECOsim SS5 mechanical solution and i am trying to assign the Management asset for Handing over of the project and i want the datagroup of equipments contain the asset ID field. i trayied using this link " https://communities.bentley.com/products…
  • AECOsim IFC/COBie export error

    IFC Mapping are shown in red. I guess this is because the value of the path that locates the ifc_2x3_entities.xml file is incorrect or undefined. However; I can not locate the configuration variable that should have the correct path. Any ideas?
  • COBie - floors when exporting from AECOsim SS6

    When creating COBie spreadsheets from AECOsim our spaces always appear to be attached to the same floor. We have 5 floors in the model and using the floor manager the spaces were created on separate floors. When exporting to IFC/COBie we have use the…
  • COBie output from AECOsim - Volumes Issue

    I am creating COBie spreadsheet outputs from AECOsim SS6. Components are showing on floors and within spaces on the output spreadsheet. I have followed the user guide and added the IfcZone catalogue type and added this to the spaces so the space can…
  • RE: Microstation 3D model - send 'object properties' to Navisworks

    Hi Anthony, Also note that COBie is an output option from AECOsim IFC export. It does not require an additional process, just tick the box in the dialog. A further point on COBie just to manage expectations: COBie is solely for Facilities Management…
  • Re: FYI: buildingSMART alliance January 2013 Challenge - Cobie

    <edit by Shawn> I've taken down my post because someone has edited a major portion out of it, and in the edited state, to repeat a phrase Volker used below...is "out of context."
  • FYI: buildingSMART alliance January 2013 Challenge - Cobie

    http://buildingsmartalliance.org/index.php/newsevents/proceedings/buildingsmartchallenge13 Autodesk: 9 minutes to correct Bentley: 3.6 hours to correct GraphiSoft: 8 hours to correct
  • IFC To COBie2 - Bat(ch) File

    I am trying to create a successful bat file that will transform (import) an IFC file into a COBie2 spreadsheet. I am using the BimServices Transform1 tool from AEC3 and can make it work using the command line method but would like to create a bat file…
  • NFMT/COBie2 Challenge 2010

    On March 17, 2010, Bentley successfully concluded the ‘COBie2 Challenge 2010' at the National Facilities Management & Technology (NFMT) Conference in Baltimore, MD. This ‘Challenge' was part of the 'FM Handover Aquarium'. For further information, see…
  • Cobie in new ABD Beta Release (08.11.09.551)

    Hi, I noticed a few great features in the new Beta release of ABD, (08.11.09.551) But does anyone else get the issue of the Cobie transformation Utility not even starting? It just displays CObBie.exe. cannot be found.. I know its a Beta…
  • BuildingSMART COBie Challenge 2013 | Result

    Bentley successfully participated in the ‘buildingSMART COBie Challenge 2013’ for architectural and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) design using AECOsim Building Designer. COBie Based on the IFC 'Facility Management Handover' Model…
  • Re: FYI: buildingSMART alliance January 2013 Challenge - Cobie

    Im afraid, this out-of-context information re. the ‘bSa COBie Challenge 2013’ result is rather misleading and omits a number of important aspects. As this was a ‘challenge’ rather than a ‘competition’, I don’t want to go down the road arguing which company…
  • xml / html / special characters / mathematical symbols / greek letters

    Hi, Does anyone have a list of the special characters that are recognised in BentleyAECOsim? These are known: Ampersand &amp; & &#38;#38; Left angle bracket &lt; < &#38;#60; Right angle bracket …
  • Re: COBie

    Hi Jordan, thanks for your question. COBie (Construction Operations Building information exchange) is an international open standard for the delivery of facility operations, maintenance and management. It is a method to capture and record…