• 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…
  • plumbing bends in OBD 10.06.03.04

    I am finding that i cannot apply the correct insulation thickness to pipework bends. if i set the pipe specification including insulation thickness to draw a pipe, the software allows this, if you then turn 90 deg and draw the pipe down the page, it…
  • File Location of flange in Open Building Designer

    Where is the main source of flange ? Planning to replace the default flange of pipe end but not sure where to replace it.
  • How to create gate valve, pipe fitting, flange and tee as cell? ( Open Building Designer)

    To have the fitting and piping accessory look exactly like the Open Plant Modeler,how can I start and plan the cell creation to have the connection points in between piping and the piping components?
  • Convert Pipes to Smart Solids

    Hello Good ABD Community, I'm having kind of a problem here, the reason is that when I try to save a Building Model that contains piping information to another format (specially DWG), the solids turn into a mess. Is there a way to convert piping…
  • Adding new catalog in Bentley mechanical(Plumbing/piping)

    I'm wondering if anyone knows how or is it possible to add a new catalog to Bentley mechanical....it currentley comes with catalogues like "nibco, stgobain, etc.... I'd like to add my own. I'm not sure where to start and would appreciate any help…