• BIM Workflow - Infrastructure

    Hi All, I am looking for the best practice/workflow for achieving a BIM reach model. The ultimate goal is that every 3D element should have instance data attached. I will be using custom definitions and I can create catalogue types and items as per…
  • Custom Catalogue Items and Definitions

    I am creating some Custom Catalogue Items and adding custom definitions to the catalogue items. The steps I followed are as below. 1. Create New Definition File in Definition Editor. 2. Create Custom Properties under the new Definition File. 3…
  • Custom Definitions

    Hi, I am trying to create some custom property in the definition editor. I am comfortable creating the properties however, I was wondering if I can get some element information (Like Area, Geometry, File Name, Element ID etc.) in my custom property…
  • scheduling of pipework lengths and fittings

    I am using AECOsim SS6 (08.11.09.829) is it possible to get a schedule of pipework, lengths, diameter, bends fittings etc and export it to excel?
  • Linking a custom Catalogue Item to a Custom Family/Part

    Hello Community. I am having trouble figuring out how to link a custom Catalogue Item to a Custom Family/Part I created an Object from a Compound cell and added to the Data Set Catalogue by using ‘Paradef’ BXC file. I have added some definitions to…
  • Re: database modification

    You'll need to create a new *.xsd schema file with the applicable properties, then attach that to the Space Catalog Item in the DataGroup Catalog Editor. Once you do that, the new properties should display for all space Catalog Items. The delivered…
  • Assigning Catalogue Definition to a Part

    Can you assign Catalogue Definitions to a part (NOT compound part)?? IE for a wall build up, I create the 'brick part' and the 'cavity part' and the 'plaster board part' etc. can I then assign Catalogue Definitions to the 'brick part' like type colour…
  • Adding Definitions to Exisiting Catalog Items

    I'm trying to add new definition fields to exisitng catalog items. In this case I want to add a specific property to Walls. I've created a new definition in Definition Editor and assigned it to the Walls catalog item in Catalog Editor. When I place…
  • Can you add a drag and drop feature?

    Apart from the fact that it is possible to copy the scripting language from one file to another, why is it not possible to drag and drop, or copy groups of definition files inbetween Catalog types within the Datagroup catalog editor, instead of always…
  • Unable to create new Catalog Type

    I've been working on creating a series of compound cells that are unique to one of our company's largest clients. Now that I'm ready to set them up in the datagroup system, I'm not being allowed to create a new Catalog Type for these new cells/Items.…
  • Re: PAZ file giving me trouble

    Rabi... in the DG Catalog Editor, make sure you fill in the Parametric Name column with the exact property names you created in PCS. That should "connect" the PCS properties to the resulting parametric cell placed in the DGN file.
  • Adding Geometric data to Catalog Items

    Hi, Does anyone know how I can create a Definition File to add to a DataGroup Catolog item, which would return geometric values relating to the modelled items? For example: I draw a number of horizontal planes at different levels, and "Add Instance…
  • Wall Tags

    I've spent the past few weeks to figure out how to make wall tags that read data from the walls in my model. I created a datagroup definition for walls and a catalog item for 'Type'. Using that I'm able to type in wall types and apply instance…
  • Duplicate Properties for Diffusers

    BBMS V8i - 08.11.07.55 Has anyone noticed there are duplicate definition properties attached to all of the diffuser catalog types? It's an issue that I'm encountering when setting up diffuser schedules. CatalogName, FlowRate, and Type are duplicate…
  • AECOsim IFC export to COBie

    Does anyone know how to output AECOsim doors' Master or Omni classification data to column Category in the COBie spreadsheet's under the TAB "Type"? It seems that under the Export IFC tool these classification attributes for objects such as furniture…
  • Datagroup catalog project related walls

    V8i BA. Place wall tool has definitions by catalogues. How do I create a Project related wall catalogue instances when my base catalogues are read only? Is there a config variable for project datagroupcalogue files? So we can add…
  • 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 …
  • Dataset Explorer: How I can Change the pattern for concrete to “line - dashed line”

    Dataset Explorer Q: Change the pattern for concrete to “ line - dashed line ” at european style (pic see attached) If I define the pattern cell to ANSI 33, I see the right pattern. The result is wrong! Why? If I change the pattern type…
  • Re: PAZ file giving me trouble

    Hi Rabi. You must have that Vulcan mind-thingy going or something... :) Anyhow... Assuming that this cell is not intended to act as a "frame"; i.e., a door, window, etc, then yes, the dataset's \cell folder would be the default location. It's…
  • Walls not showing up in Place Wall Command.

    Well, yesterday my company instaled the new Bentley Architecture V8i, Version 08.11.05.52. After instaling it, I started to add our walls to the Datagroup Catalog Editor. Well their showing up in the Datagroup but not in the pull down list in the Place…
  • Mechanical catalog in MDB and XML and...?

    I'm trying to find out if the catalogs in the Mechanical section are something we can use for something. Is it possible to setup some rules – for example can it be setup to show a list of the available sizes of duct(without going the the Manufature catalog…
  • Bentleys Content Options

    Anyone, We have a client requesting Bentley BIM, eventually AECOSim and I’m trying to get a handle on the different Bentleys content options. what works with the dataset catalogs and what doesn’t, what is parametric and what isn’t. From what I can…
  • Re: Spaces

    Hi Andreas, Although I did not find a shortcut either, but I was able to load the space planner within ABD via the pull down Building Designer > Load Space Planner. I also see that once the Space Planner is loaded you will be able to convert shapes…
  • Slab,Wall etc behaviour

    Any ideas how to make a part behave like a slab/wall without listing it as a Catalog Item under Walls or Slabs in the DataGroup Catalog? I am finding that only parts that are defined under Walls and/or Slabs in the DataGroup Catalog can be selected…
  • Catalog Item Property Definitions

    I've run into an interesting problem (glitch?) with custom catalog items. I created a few custom Catalog Items. Was having fine success placing them with the Place User Defined tool, etc. I discovered that I needed to modify the definitions assigned to…