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  • How to solve the NATSPEC error

    The Attribute 'NATSPEC' on the element. 'Object Classification' is not defined in the DTD/Schema.
  • Learning Content for OpenBuildings Designer

    Work remotely or connected with the market’s most productive and easy-to-use 3D Building design and modeling software OpenBuildings Designer is multidisciplinary Building Information Modeling (BIM) software for building teams including tools for architectural…
  • OpenBuildings Designer CONNECT Edition, Update 10.1 (v10.10.01.151)

    OpenBuildings Designer CONNECT Edition, Update 10.1 (v10.10.01.151) The OpenBuildings product team is pleased to announce the availability of OpenBuildings Designer CONNECT Edition, Update 10.1 (v10.10.01.151) through the Bentley CONNECT Center, Software…
  • part centerline

    how to disable part centerline in openbuildings designer in such a way that when using the select multiple elements the center of a part is not detected I do not need to show half op the part width
  • Unable to create idgn - package is not created

    Hi, I m trying to publish idgn for one federated model, but got an error "package is not created because one or more files are not published." i found the same issue in a fairly old thread few yrs ago but the issues was not answered, appreciate…
  • Insert Excel spreadsheet into Catalogue

    Hi All, By using Open Building Designer, how can I link/insert Excel spreadsheet into Catalogue and show as 'link/file' in Properties? If it is not a correct way to do it in 'Catalogue', how to do it as long as the Excel can be link in the Properties…
  • Element not showing properly

    Hi, we are using OBD (VERSION 10.08.00.44) for our project. All this while the model is ok but suddenly the 3D Model illustration/smooth/transparents view are not showing properly, Most of the 3D elements become lines (Slabs and column showing only…
  • Is it Possible to Modify Building Element Info for Multiple Elements at One Time?

    So I was able to modify a single Element's Building Element Info using the tool of the same name, but after selecting a large group of Elements by Layer, I don't appear to have that ability. That is unless I want to change them one by one, which I obviously…
  • Colours of IFC

    Hi I'm trying to export a DGN to IFC with some modifications to the elements colours. I found this thread on the subject: https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/f/aecosim-speedikon-forum/217732/maintaining-materials…
  • Creating a STF Quantity report

    I'm having trouble creating a STF Quantity report (Structural Quantity Spreadsheet). It opens the spreadsheet ok. But when I begin the structural report, it tries to load something but produces nothing. I have noticed at the bottom of spreadsheet that…
  • AECOsim Building Designer crashes

    Product(s): AECOsim Building Designer Version(s): V8i Area: General Subarea: Crashes Problem Description After opening a DGN file AECOsim Building Designer will crash with an exception error. If the…
  • Disable Prostructures prompt on open

    Hi all, We recently updated to OBD U8 on the project, but we have hundreds if not thousands of files from previous stages of the project that were developed with ABD/MS. Is there a way to disable the Prostructures update prompt on open of a file?…
  • Copying saved views/sections/plans to a NEW Master model file

    Hello, Our CAD team is currently facing some issues. We have 5 levels in our model, combined into a master model. We have attempted to copy the model files and create a NEW model file, to resolve long opening times and nesting issues. We are facing…
  • How to get Multi-Category Schedules to show all Catalog Types on the same table?

    When I create a Multi-Category Schedule, and select it, it displays the column headers, but instead of displaying items, it says "There are no items to display". To see the items in the table, I have to drill down into the specific Catalog Type that…
  • Why is AECOsim Building Designer crashing?

    I work with Inox steel India , why is AECOsim Building Designer crashing on my PC?
  • IFC4.3 version available in AECOsim Update 4

    Hi, Will the IFC4.3 version be available in AECOsim Update 4?? Currently, we only have the below IFC Version options available for export:​ IFC2x3 CV 2.0​ + QTO & Space Boundaries IFC2x3 CV 2.0​ IFC2x3 Facilities Management Handover…
  • 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
  • Copy & Paste saved view & model clips

    Hi All, Is there a way we can copy clips from one model to another model. We did use IMPORT MODEL / IMPORT SAVED VIEW, but for some reason it keeps the link to the "old model" I'm duplicating the "new model" as the "old model" has some errors…
  • How to control scale of a geometry map for material?

    I created a custom material and used one of the pattern cells as a geometry map. The problem is when I create a clip volume this pattern is not displayed in 1:1 ratio, like Y scale is different to X scale. On the picture below the red wall is generated…
  • 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…
  • Geschoss Management- Die durchgeführten Änderungen im Geschossebenenmanager werden nicht gespeichert

    Produkt(e): OpenBuildings Designer Version(en): CONNECT Edition & V8i Umgebung: N\A Produktbereich: Geschossebenenmanager Produktunterbereich: N\A Problem Beschreibung Warum werden die Geschosse…
  • Errant snap activity.

    Does anyone have the same experience? While measuring, drawing lines, placing circles, moving or copying elements, the system snaps to anywhere by itself. Thus I want to draw a line from A to B, and while this action is been executed the system place…
  • Export Structural elements information into excel

    Hello all, I am looking to extract the structural information / data (section name, lenght, etc....) in an excel file. Thanks all by advance