• How do I verify the parts (from the existing ones) against the selected parts XML file?

    How do I verify the parts (from the existing ones) against the selected parts XML file?
  • Part names in frame builder

    Hi, I am trying to create some custom doors in the frame builder. But when I try to set part, it apparently has problems with recognizing the spaces in our part names, and cuts off at the first space. This is what I enter: And this is what it…
  • Family/Part Editor - (Non Existent Level)

    I have created a custom set Part & Family's and also a DGNLIB with all the matching levels required for each family part. But when I open the "Family/Part Editor" all the family part have "(Non Existent Level)" behand them but the levels are present…
  • 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…
  • Section Unifer and Stopping Level Changes in Call Outs

    Hi, I have a 3D model where a concrete wall and a concrete slab are unifying in the section call out and putting both wall and slab on the "A-Slab-Conc" Level in the 2D view. I understand that AECOSIM does this because of the Parts and Family Dataset…
  • Part and Family File to Back-up

    Hi, I am looking for the physical Parts and Family Dataset file in my C: Drive to so I can back it up before I play around with the settings. Could someone please tell me the name of the file / its location so I can find it. Thank you. The 1%
  • PB with extraction DEM

    Hi i have a pb when i extract. i'am going to migrate from V8 2004 + TRIFORMA to 8I + Arhitecture. My pb is that the DEM don't calculate me some cells and i don't know why. I attach a file with some cells and a drawing def. This cells are calculated…
  • 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…
  • Re: TR Part Application on placement of Solids

    I feel like such a rookie... I never realized this happened at all! However... I went back as far as 8.5.4, and only solids have a part automatically assigned, surfaces and linear elements do not. But in V8i I *do* still see solids behaving this…
  • Re: Door Swings

    Hi Mark, Using the US Dataset as an example. Open Dataset Explorer. Parts > By Families > C:\ProgramData\Bentley\AECOsimBuildingDesigner V8i Ss4\WorkSpace\BuildingDatasets\Dataset_US\part > Architectural_parts.xml > Doors Copy 'matl_Door_2Dswing…
  • Door Swings

    Does anyone know how I edit the 2D component (Drawing Symbol) of the doors. In the first instance I'd simply like to change the linestyle to a dash for the door and swing. I'd expected this could be acheived by changing one of the following family…
  • Re: Parts, Assemblies and Catalog Types

    All the users at my office agree. The current setup is very confusing to new and old users. If catalogs and definitions are the future, then switch the parts/family into this system ASAP. The current some in one spot and others attributes in another is…
  • Re: Working in 3D with BA, help please.

    Hi voa Bim I m agree with you. i want to make extraction of my DV (i don't use the DEM because of non calculated cells in V8I!!!). but how you extract your work ( DV in sheet) in 2D?? Hi Damon Wath you describe is, i think, the best way for…
  • Re: Assign material changes all

    Hello Eric, When you select the Assign option then the material will be assigned to all objects on the active Level. So if both spheres were placed on the same level then they both will change. To change only one sphere you need to select the Attach…
  • Re: PB with extraction DEM

    No sorry, i don't know. no Knowledge in program. I have just make a config from V82004 to V8I and make some basics macro. i am just a little Draftsman who have pb to work in 3D because somethings (i expose that in a message before) that work in triforma…
  • Unified section of a wall at different levels

    Hello, I have a wall composed of stone slabs, insulation, brick (structural) and gypsum, for example. This walls is unified in the section. Is it possible that these walls are in different levels in the section? Now I just want to see the structural…
  • 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…
  • IFC export / mapping for compound parts

    I'm getting an error message when exporting a dgn file to ifc, which is related to compound parts. As there is no possibility to access compound parts in the mapping editor, it is not possible to define a definition for those as well. Just wonder…
  • Re: Class on building a Part - wall - wall assembly and DGWALL

    Eric, There is a class that covers creation of Single/Compound walls and the parts that make them up. Take a look at the AECOsim Building Designer - Advanced User Customization class on the Learn Server. This is an on demand class with a video walking…
  • Re: Help with Extractions!! (Beginner)

    Using the Dataset Explorer, there's a pick-list that allows you to select which aspect of the part to edit. In your case, you'd want the Drawing Symbology settings to match the Definition settings. Though I have to admit, that's pretty unusual... Most…
  • DYNAMIC VIEWS - use of the level definitions in the Part library

    In the Part settings can define a level for the Forward View/Section View/Refected View. When using the Drawing Extraction Manager to generate sections, these settings are applied. When using Dynamic Views, the created views use the other symbology…
  • 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…
  • URG : Problems crossing TRIFORMA to Bentley ARCHITECTURE

  • PCS doors - How do you change the line style of the hinge/swing indicator?

    We noticed that the PCS doors (HM and wood) have a hinge/swing indicated drawn for use when extracting an elevation. How do you change the style of this? We would like for it to be dashed while the rest of the door elevation remain a solid line. T…