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  • Grid systems / Arc grid systems / Not standard grid

    In Grid systems menu there is a possibity to import XML files. But I receive IFC or RVT files. And mostley there is a grid IFCGrid. Is it possible to import this IFCGrid into OpenBuilding and also the levels of the floor in the floor manager. Because…
  • Construction Setting Out Point Automation

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  • How to merge an image attachment into master file (active file) using OBD the raster manager?

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  • Place a lot of Flexibles in OpenBuilding

    Hello All, Is there a way to place fast 300 flexibles in a design file.These are flexibles connecting sprinklerheads. An I have to place this in 5 floor. So that is 1500 flexibles. So this is a very time consuming command. The pipe is has a slope…
  • Database lookup similar to Revit for easier API development? - Help

    Hi Everyone, Just starting digging into the sea of documentation that is available for OpenBuildings. Is there anything similar to RevitLookUp or DBExplorer for OpenBuildings? I am having a hard time figuring out how elements are created via the API…
  • Creating angle in the slab

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  • BIM Management 301: Installation and Upgrade Guide OpenBuildings Designer Version 10.09.02.36

    I have installed OBD update 9 version 10.09.02.36 and while installing you may change the configuration to another drive on my network. Just followed BIM Management 301: Installation and Upgrade Guide OpenBuildings Designer on Bentley learn site. But…
  • Transparency on glass to exported IFC models

    Hello Im still missing how to get transparency on glass when exporting to a IFC-model. It works with all other BIM software and its a bit embarrassing when joining BIMcoordination-meetings. Do you have a quick fix for this. I also tried it with the…
  • Modify PCS door generates another door at point 0,0,0

    Hello, when modifying a door with PCS , the door appears at point 0,0,0 with the modification, instead of changing the door that I modified. How can i fix this? Watch video Saludos antonio Xeon E5520, Ram 16Gb, Windows 10 versión 21H2…
  • Material editor, light manager and brightness slider error en OBD CE

    Hi, I was testing and learning how OBD CE works but I ran into a problem. When I click the light editor, material editor or the view brightness slider, the program stops working. It is the same problem as this post MicroStation / OBD CONNECT …
  • How to submit ideas for OpenBuildings Designer and OpenBuildings Speedikon

    Got an idea for how to improve OpenBuildings? Share it with us. Or vote on other people's ideas. We created a portal for you to share and vote on ideas to improve OpenBuildings Designer & OpenBuildings Speedikon. We encourage you to use the portal to…
  • Export to IFC, why grid is included

    Hi everyone Unlike other posters, I don't want to have grid in my ifc export, and my model doesn't have grid to begin with, but when I make export, somehow a grid show up in the export. Any idea how to turn it off? I am using Open Buildings Designer Con…
  • OpenBuildings no export function to IFC

    Hi everyone I installed OpenBuildings Designer via my office's installation system and so on and found out that I have no "export to IFC" button under Exchange File Types. While my colleague who has open buildings designer (that is installed from same…
  • OpenBuildings Designer Connect silent install

    I created a /layout file for OpenBuildings Designer 10.09.00.83, and checked on the option to create a desktop shortcut. But when running the install that is generated by the layout, no desktop shortcut is created. I opened the .lyt file and see that…
  • Triangle orientation based on Height

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  • Where i can find the "Training Template US or UK"

    Hi all, can any one help me to find the Training template US or UK for my practice purpose
  • Labels for Mechanical Rules

    Hello, I'm using a 'Mechanical rule' to display some information about the piping on a drawing in OBD Update 9. It works very well to display: Diameter, Slope and the pipe level at start and end. Now I have a question about the formatting of these…
  • OpenBuildings installation error

    Hello community, When I try to install the OpenBuildingsDesigner_x64.10.09.00.083, I get the following message (attached image). How could I solve it? Thanks in advance.
  • Training files and models

    I am currently working through some Bentley OpenBuildings Designer learning paths. But sometimes I am coming across training videos that doesnt tell you where to find the training files or models from. Is there a central location where these are all…
  • Identify and/or highlight different wall types in colour in a DV

    Hello, I am trying to find a way, similar to Revit, where I can show wall types in different colour. In Revit, a WALL FILTER is added with an override. The above image shows what I am trying to achieve you can see that different colour has been…
  • [U8] IFC Export - Spatial mapping

    Hi All, I'm facing a rather surprising issue. When exporting a "container" IFC file with a multiple level reference structure I have set-up the spatial mapping to arrange which of the references should be exported under certain buildings and floors…
  • Change/Stretch pipe routing

    Hello, I've been looking for a easy way to "stretch" pipe routing to a new path: I first tried the general "Stretch" functionality but that doesn't seem to affect pipes. Then I found the "Move" and "Stretch" in the Plumbing => Manipulate section…
  • OpenBuildings Electrical Symbol Manager is not editable to add new item

    Why "NEW' function is greyed out? My Dataset (metadata and symb folders) is stored in local drive with full modify/write/read access. I have no problem to register design file to link to this dataset and to use symbol manager to place items. Could this…