• Information sources about ProStructures Interoperability in OpenBuildings Update 7

    The product release announcement contains an overview of the changes delivered by Update 7: OpenBuildings Designer CONNECT Edition, Update 7 (v10.07.00.105) or similar content in the online help's New and Changed in CONNECT Edition Update 7 page.…
  • OpenBuildings UK Dataset for OBD Update 6

    Tried finding answers on the site but no luck yet, so apologies if this has been asked and replied to many times. During this lockdown, I thought I'd try learning the basics of OBD, so I downloaded Update 6. Only dataset is the US version. I followed…
  • Catalog config problem

    I think I have a config problem with the Catalogs. When trying to "Place Slab" there is no catalog data showing in the dialog box and the program crashes immediately. I don't have this problem when placing steel members. Anyone have any ideas…
  • 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: New discipline in Datagroup Explorer

    Hi Davulsukur, Please go through the following Wiki. Hopefully this would help you. Adding a Type to a DataGroup Catalog Filter Tathagata.
  • Difference Between Neutral Metric and Other Versions?

    Hello Good Bentley Community Here's a quick question for you guys Can anyone explain to me what's the difference between Neutral Metric AECOsim and the other Metric versions? Best Regards Rafael
  • 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…
  • Bentley Architecture Dataset Upgrade Guides

    Datasets for Bentley Architecture V8 i version 08.11.05 require the following mandatory changes to support: new seed files to support Dynamic Views placement of walls and compound walls via the DataGroup system placement of stairs and specification…
  • 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…
  • Bentley Architecture Dataset Upgrade Guide 08.11.07

    A Bentley Architecture Dataset Upgrade Guide 08.11.07 with step-by-step instructions is now available. Blog , Building Solutions (BIM) Group Files or Download . Best regards, Volker Thein
  • Re: Connecting PAZ files with Bentley Architecture

    Hi Steve, Yes Catalog editor prompts to let us choose the projects. It means the pcf's are being read. But somewhere the DG_PATH is limited to point to the location defined by triforma.cfg (sorry I said tflocal. cfg earlier). When I validate the…
  • Cut fill printing i dynamic views! non rasterized mode!

    Hi! I have been trying to understand the problem with printing cut fills in a dynamic view in a non-rasterized mode. I have read som post about the issue and I wonder if it is possible to do it? I have managed to print the fill in a non-rasterized…
  • Bentley Building Dataset Extensions

    At the Winter Conference of the Bentley Community UKI on February 26, 2010, I discussed how to extend delivered datasets with company, project, and special-purpose extensions. Download presentation Regards, Volker
  • Re: Export to Revit

    John, as Shawn mentioned, the IFCMAPPING.SET file is delivered only with the Bentley Architecture datasets. So if you're starting BBMS using a base TriForma project - because you simply don't have Architecture installed - this would explain why you do…
  • Re: Door instance data being removed upon edit

    That sounds about right. Each instance in the DGN file has specific DG properties written to it, using the schema as it existed at time of placement. If that schema is changed - such as renaming an existing property - the data written to the instance…
  • Re: loading assembly library

    Correct, that message is stating that the DGS portion of the dataset is being loaded. As to why it is suddenly slower to load, I can't answer that. To eliminate your network from the equation you could temporarily move all files local and repoint. If…
  • Localized datasets for Bentley Architecture 08.11.07

    The following localized datasets are available for Bentley Architecture v08.11.07 from SELECTservices Online : Bentley Architecture Dataset UK (UniclassGB) Bentley Architecture Dataset UK (CisfbGB) Bentley Architecture Dataset Netherlands…
  • Re: Australia and New Zealand Dataset for BA V8i SELECTSeries 1

    Bentley Architecture Dataset ANZ Australia, version 08.11.07.58, was posted on 2/11/2010. Make sure you change the Download Category to Enhancements and Updates.
  • Re: Custom Compound Cells BA V8i

    If you search for the topics 'Compound Cell Manager' and 'Place Compound Cell' in the Bentley Building help, you should find the information you're looking for. You can simply copy an existing file in Windows Explorer, rename it, then modify its…
  • Regional Datasets for AECOsim Building Designer V8i (SELECTseries 4)

    We are pleased to announce the commercial release of the following six(6) regional SELECTseries 4 Datasets to support AECOsim Building Designer V8i (SELECTseries 4) . Great Britain/United Kingdom - Dataset_GB (v08.11.09.579) Sweden - Dataset_SE…
  • Energy Analysis Mappings.xml errors at Bentley Architecture V8i startup

    We are using Bentley Architecture V8i and get the following error when opening a file in the 'Message Center': 1) Reading ...\setting\EnergyAnalysisPref.xml - Unknown Element Name: EAOptions 2) Reading ...\setting\EnergyAnalysisMappings.xml - Unknown…
  • Re: Bentley Architecture V8i Datasets

    Appears the following are changes from the delivered Bentley Architecture V8i US dataset (would be nice to note this in the readme if this is correct so users know which files have changed between these two releases): ;datagroupcatalogs wall.xml is…
  • Cut Pattern

    Hi. I've just started to use the cut pattern in the dataset manager and have a small problem (I hope). I've attached a pdf were you ca see that my linear hatching is placing itself over a steel beam. The beam is elevetad and is laying on the concrete…
  • Bentley Architecture V8i (SELECTseries 1) v08.11.07.87 dataset query

    Hi I am currently using BA 08.11.07.80 and am looking to upgrade to the latest version v08.11.07.87. I have a query regarding my existing dataset. I have created new components that have been added as company parts. Is there a way that these can be…
  • Re: Working ANZ Dataset - When ?

    Michael, I don't have this dataset installed, but try matching up the cell pattern settings - scale, distance, etc. It almost looks as though the top one is so dense it dispays like a fill.