• OBD U8 legacy structural steel elements get scaled x100 when modifying.

    I recently upgraded my OBD to version 10.08.00.44 and now I am unable to modify my old model created in U7. Every time I try to extend a steel beam or a column it appears 100 times bigger. I can copy or move them around without any problems. When placing…
  • Re: space plan artifact

    Choose Workspace > Preferences > Bentley Building > Auto Dimensions Font Size. This controls the size of the artifact in Bentley Architecture.
  • Pentable (line weights and hatches) per used scale defined in parts-definition

    (First: I know there is a printing-forum, but i think this has more to do with BIM, parts and BA/AECOsim capabilities, that's why I posted it here) How do I define the line weights if I use a 'sheet' with multiple 'drawings' referenced on it, which…
  • Best Practice - How to resolve issues in drawings with both symbolic items and scaled items?

    I am now working in BBES and I typically produce drawings in 2D CAD. In my 2D CAD drawings there are elements that are scaled(i.e. panels, cabinets, etc.) and those that are represented symbolically(i.e. telephones, CCTV cameras, smoke detectors, etc…
  • Spaces Annotation Cell Query - How do I display room areas in m²? (BA v8i SS1)

    This a simple question that I'm hoping has a simple answer! I'm trying to get my the annotation cells for my spaces to display the drawn area of the room in m², but have no idea how to do this. Please help! TIA Alex Shovelton
  • Annotation Scale, ACS Scale, and HUD

    Recently, there have been a number of questions re. the correlation between Annotation Scale and ACS Scale in Bentley Building applications as well as terminators in Heads Up Display that are far too large. A document is now available from the Files…