Browse By Tags

  • Can not load VBA project file - mvba

    Product(s): AECOsim Building Designer Version(s): V8i (08.11.09.751) Environment: N/A Area: General Subarea: Error Overview On starting AECOsim Building Designer, the user and project can be…
  • pdf print/screen quality

    Hi, We predominantly issue many of our drawings in PDF format, and what I have noticed is issues with fonts (on screen) in adobe acrobat (pro & reader). I have attached two file formats PDF and JPEG. In both files formats we have attached text which…
  • Batch Update of Cached Visible Edges (CVE) in AECOsim Building Designer

    To anyone used to MicroStation's reference files constantly updating, the notion of caching a reference file's contents thus requiring manual intervention to update those contents may seem alien. However, whilst the use of Cached Visible Edges (CVE…
  • Door Bubbles replicating

    Hello, Need help with the door schedule bubbles on my floor plan in Bentley Architecture. I have noticed that almost everytime that I return to my "floor plan" saved view (model) after making changes in my "Design Model", that there are additional…
  • Schematic and Curved Curtain wall using compound forms

    You can create quick schematic curtain wall using compound forms! To create this, you first need to set up a compound part. Set the Building Primary toolbar to Complex, choose an appropriate family and then open the Dataset Explorer. Right click…
  • Defining Compound Walls for Easy Placement

    Applies to all versions of Bentley Architecture and AECOsim Building Designer Architectural When you are designing compound exterior walls, keep in mind how you are going to be placing them. For walls where the structural material aligns with the…
  • Create Custom Curtain Wall Designs with Drop Compound Cell

    These techniques are superseded by OpenBuildings Curtain Wall tools which use totally different technology. V8i Only: The Curtain Wall tool in AECOsim Building Designer SS3 and earlier versions of Bentley Architecture only place curtain wall cells…
  • Interface and the Evolution of a User

    A speedskating coach of mine once told me that fitness is never static. An athlete is always getting slightly more or less fit. The same thing applies to any technical skill, like software. You are always either gaining skills or losing them. For…
  • Constraints, Relationships, and Parameters

    My last few posts have mostly just offered my opinion. This time, I’m really hoping to get responses from you, the reader! One of the hot topics when we talk about BIM is “parametric design.” I hear people talk about constraints and relationships…
  • Over the Top: Using the Bentley Architecture Roof Builder - part 1

    What is the Bentley Architecture Roof Builder? First off, it is not a roof construction tool. It is a surface modeling tool that will help you quickly create sloped roofs, floors and ceilings. It can be quite powerful; once you know how to use it.…
  • Using Space Tools ToTrack Floor Areas In Block Models

    Did you know you could use the Space Tools to track the floor areas in a conceptual block model? Here's how.... Create a Block Model Use the solid modeling tools to create a block model. I use a different Family/Part for each Building or…
  • Creating A Customized Space Schedule

    I am going to show a very simple Space Schedule for tracking floor areas in a block model, but the same method could be used to create your own office standard Room Finish Schedule or Door and Window Schedules. Create a Datagroup Schedule Layout…
  • Automatically rotate view to active ACS?

    Hi, Does anyone know whether it is possible to force Microstation (Powerdarft 2D specifically, but also V8i and Bentley Architecture in 3D) to automatically assume a custom ACS rotation once selected from the 'Drawing Scale' Dialog box? Or, in other…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Beta 2 - AECOsim Building Designer V8i (SELECTseries 3) Technology Preview

    I am pleased to announce that we have posted AECOsim Building Designer V8i (SELECTseries 3) Technology Preview (Beta 2) (v08.11.09.147) to SELECTservices: Downloads/My SELECT CD . This release can be found on SELECTservices by setting the Product “AECOsim…
  • Working in 3D with BA, help please.

    Hi all We are migrating from V82004+Triforma to V8I+architecture. To be short, i have already post some question there is two month and i'was ( and i'm) waiting for bentley's answer. In 2D we don't have many pb. We actually work with V8I in 2D but…
  • Re: BV, DV and detail of design

    Hi i have read your messages and allow me to ask a question (SS2 + Architecture). In V8 2004, i have use DEM and it was very long to calculta my 2d. we are going to use V8I SS2. we have remake our config. We have pb to make extraction with the DEM…
  • Work with color in sheets

    Hi Folks Work with color in sheets (pic see attached) Q: How I can work with color that the façade grid witch is on a separate level is visible? Q: It is possible to organize different levels of information that are visible on separate levels…
  • Move an ISO section reference in a plot sheet, entire 3D model is visible

    Hi Folks Move an ISO section reference in a plot sheet, entire 3D model is visible If I move an ISO- section (pic 1) in a plot sheet, so I see the entire model (pic 2)! Is that maybe a bug? Q: is this common, or can I avoid this? …
  • Preparing the model for Navisworks building sequencing.

    Okay folks Our client requires our model for use in Navisworks, where they intend to sequence the build. They are asking for a notional grid of some kind which Navisworks can read and then chop the building (the brickwork for example) into parts/cubes…
  • URG : Problems crossing TRIFORMA to Bentley ARCHITECTURE

  • AECOsim Building Designer - File Sizes?

    Hello, Can anyone explain why, when using dynamic views the file size of sheets and drawings get enormous? We are having files – and these do only contain references and there is not a single line drawn in it which get up to 100MB. We are using a lot…
  • Why do my building views rasterize when I print?

    That is the question. I'm using Bentley Architecture V8i select series 2. I create a dynamic view (extraction from the 3D model) the line weights and hatches look okay, I live nest reference to a sheet but then when I print to PDF it automatically…