Hi,
When exporting the 3D models from OpenRoads or OpenRail Designer, teh files can't be read in other software like Navisworks, Solibri?
I don't see options I can change while exporting to IFC
So any idea on how to handle this?
//Christiaan
I know I’m a bit late to the party on this one, but Navisworks 2021 now has a .DGN importer “built in” as a Beta Option. If you look under General Settings in Navisworks 2021 and select the DGN Beta check box, this will allow you to simply import Openroads and Microstation files into Navisworks. I have tested this was ORD corridors and it works well.
Hi Matt,
The big thing for us is does it support Item Types. I believe not unfortunately.
Regards,
Mark
OpenRoads Designer 2022 R3 (10.12) | Microstation 2023 | ProjectWise CE 3.4
Hey Mark, no, I don’t believe it does. I could understand why you would want to use item types, though. They bring really take 3D models to true BIM models with their attributes. Please update the post if you find something that does support items types.
If you looking for a software that handles lots of different format and maintains all attributes when federating, including ItemTypes and ORD data. Try Revizto.
Navisworks 2021 and 2022 has an improved IFC reader, thats not based on Revit, this accepts IFCs from ORD.
Hoping ORD 2021 improves export of data to IFC, as SUDA and Terrain data doesn't convert at the moment.
Regards
Chris
AECOM Roads UK&I Digital Engineering, Design & Solutions Lead | Sector Information Management Lead
Associate Director – Digital
OpenRoads Designer 10.12 | MicroStation 2023 | ProjectWise CE 10.3.4 | ContextCapture | ProjectWise PowerShell 2023 | ProjectWise WSG API | Generative Components | OpenBridge Designer 10.12
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And there is obviously iTwins Design Review too
I used OpenBuildings Designer and it also exports to IFC.
Yep OpenBuildings has export IFC. Its pretty good.
Rant Warning.
Typical of software in AEC, infrastructure ones don't have same level of functionality as Building ones. Everything is geared to buildings and pretty much ignores infrastructure.
the only frustrating thing is that ORD is the only Bentley package that exports Item Types out to IFC as well (someone please correct me if im wrong).