• RE: AECOsim SS5: Guid and Element ID - Export to IFC

    Hi, this is a very interesting topic that I'd like to receive some more clarification around. We may need to use a third party software in a project that reads the IFC-GUID for syncronization to a sort of BIM-server. Our testing shows that if one object…
  • Concatenate Labels, Pset, Export to IFC

    Hello I would like to concatenate ArchSpace/@label and ArchSpace/@label2 on the export to IFC. In IFC_Mapping_overrides i have: TYPE Space PROPERTY_SET BIP "Area" : "IfcLabel" = ArchSpace/Area/@actualGross "RoomName" : "IfcIdentifier" = ArchSpace…
  • IFC import

    I'm importing a multi-storey structural model from IFC. On all storeys but one the imported file shows the holes in the slabs for stairs, lifts, risers etc but on one floor there only appears a solid slab (which is quite annoying when you are doing staricase…
  • Missing graphics in IFC import

    We have some IFC exports from Tekla that are visually correct on File/Open or attaching as ref file in ABD 8.11.9.829. However, they do not have any intelligence (they are just a cell ifcWallStandardCase with some smartgeometry and lines). If we use the…
  • RE: IFC files

    Hi Rob, Opening an IFC file in AECOsim Building Designer is comparable to opening the IFC file in an IFC viewer. The graphic output you see is usually very good but AECOsim Building Designer only creates solids. Importing the IFC file in AECOsim Building…
  • IFC export errors

    IFC export is constantly returning me errors that I am unable to resolve. one example from export log below: @MESSAGE@ 1467800565 12 1816079 0 Property set Pset_WallCommon is not applicable to IfcBuildingElementProxy and was not exported @DETAILS@ while…
  • Stopping frozen levels exported in IFC and exporting patterns in IFC

    Hi, When exporting an IFC of a model I keep getting frozen and hidden levels exporting and being visible in the IFC, is there any way to stop this happening? Also I would like to show a ceiling grid pattern on some elements in IFC, is there a simple…
  • Creating Itemsets from objects in IFC files

    Im getting IFC files from different disciplines and I then want to create itemsets based on the properties of the objects in the IFC files. I have tested this with only dgn-files and using the Dataset_GB. But when a wall or other objects have been…
  • RE: Pset and Floor Manager to IFC

    Hello Igor Could you or some one check this question? Why is ABD sending out the default values from DataGroup Catalog Editor to IFC even if its changed on the objects after putting it out. Example: Door has a default value width=1010 mm in the…
  • RE: Pset and Floor Manager to IFC

    Hi Oskar, having set up your building's floors in Floor Manger: You should then be able to pick the correct floors (if the best fit is not correct) for each reference, the nested references to each floor will follow the master, so in this example…
  • Pset and Floor Manager to IFC

    Hello Bentleys! We are trying to set up a Pset called the BIP standard and would like to have some parameters grouped under the customized tab BIP. We managed to put in some parameters ( ID, typID, etc....) trough "IFC_Mapping_overrides.set" but we…
  • RE: Time for import a .ifc

    Unknown said: There is no "standard" import time for a big IFC file. The import time is dependent on the information within the IFC file. What does the IFC file contain? If it is MEP than grab a coffee, it may take a good while. This is correct, do…
  • 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…
  • Adding Revit ID as a Parameter in AECOsim

    I am Trying to import the Revit object ID from the exported IFC file into Bentley AECOsim. The revit ID is exported in the IFC file but AECOsim doesn't import it.
  • RE: AECOsim SS5: Guid and Element ID - Export to IFC

    Hi Xavier, 1) The 'ABD-GUID' is compressed to an 'IFC-GUID' as per IFC specification: The IFC specification uses an unique identifier for object instances that follows the universal unique identifier standard UUID with its implementation as a globally…
  • IFC export from AECOSIM SS5 always throws these errors

    I have noticed that I regularly get these errors in the message window: Catalog item default of type Opening not Found and Catalog item default of type Recess not Found What do they mean and should I be concerned?
  • IFC import not maintaining forms and data

    I can open IFC models directly and all elements display as created, ie column is a column, slab is a slab and all properties are maintained. however if I import the ifc, all structural elements get converted to free forms and columns and beams lose…
  • Adding Zone Information to Spaces for IFC Export

    I am following the AECOsim Building Designer V8i COBie User Guide (rev 15 March 2013) with the aim of adding zone information to spaces as per section 5.2. I have followed the steps and created zones under the IfcZone catalog type but when I place a…
  • RE: Pset_SlabCommon / StructuralFunction

    Andreas, It seems you are mixing the US and GB datasets?!? The US dataset uses enum values 'Structural' and 'Non-Structural' defined in ObjectStructuralUsage_enumlookups.xml (in the application), while the GB dataset uses enum values 'Load-bearing…
  • From IFC DataGroup Items to DataGroup Catalog Editor Definitions

    I´ve imported an IFC file, and I see (as expected) some new items in my DataGroup Explorer:, like this: Catalog Type: Plumbing Fixtures - 'Tub-Rectangular-3D' Catalog Type: Doors - '800 x 2100' Catalog Type: Walls - 'Basic Wall:Foundation - 305…
  • RE: Colours in ifc file

    Andreas, The reason why you see 'Structural' in the Solibri Model Viewer for files exported with Ss3 is because they specified TriForma in the header as the 'originating system', and in the Solibri 'Discipline Mapping *TriForma* is mapped to 'Structural…
  • RE: Mapping IFC and AECOsim Fields

    Mark, 1) Re. the first issue, yes, property mapping only comes into play where the AECOsim Building Designer schema has properties that are duplicated by adding the IFC schema. 2) We think it makes sense that the duplicated IFC properties in the…
  • RE: Controlling what is exported to IFC model

    Parts define level and symbology for model and plan representation, cut patterns, rendering properties, etc., of which only color and level is exported to IFC as this is a mandatory requirement. What you see on the tabs in Solibri is either mandatory…
  • RE: Mapping IFC and AECOsim Fields

    Hi Mark, The Property Mapping Utility is only used to map duplicate properties in the current project schema. When the IFC2x3 dataset extension, possibly including FM Handover, is part of the project’s workspace, some properties in the IFC2x3…
  • IFC to Navisworks

    We have an IFC file, exported from AECOsim, in which the geometry of two elements is not showing when opened in Navisworks Manage 2013. Please refer to attached files: “B1B_AMS-200.dgn" and “B1B_AMS-200.ifc". The attached screen shots show the IFC file…