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Interface and the Evolution of a User
TomWaltz
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…
over 13 years ago
Bentley Colleague Blogs
Tom Waltz's Bentley BIM Blog
Constraints, Relationships, and Parameters
TomWaltz
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 13 years ago
Bentley Colleague Blogs
Tom Waltz's Bentley BIM Blog
Re: Networked Workspace
Shawn Foster
My thoughts in the %include....maybe I overthought this and you don't need to do an include. Some people set _USTN_USER to a folder on the network named Users or something like that., and then set _USTN_USERNAME = $(USERNAME) so you get the Windows…
over 14 years ago
Everything Else
Everything Else Forum
AECOsim Building Designer - File Sizes?
Johannes_
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…
over 10 years ago
OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon
OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon | Forum
Re: Class on building a Part - wall - wall assembly and DGWALL
mark.wilhelmsen
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…
over 10 years ago
OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon
OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon | Forum
Editing Datagroup properties with VBA
Stephen Holmes
HAving re-registered the AutomationInstanceData.dll file I can now read all my datagroup properties for each element in a file. but this is a read only function. How can I change the value of a datagroup property using VBA ? e.g I want to…
over 13 years ago
OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon
OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon | Forum
PB with extraction DEM
pjf
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…
Cellules.dgn
over 11 years ago
OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon
OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon | Forum
Congrats to Bentley Podcaster for Award
Shawn Foster
A big "W00T" and "Way to Go" to Lawrence Eaton, Industry Adviser for Building at Bentley Systems for winning a Top Technology Podcast Award on his website: http://spect0l.podbean.com/ From PodBean.com Congratulations! The Podcast,…
over 14 years ago
Peer Blogs
Shawn Foster's Blog
NYC-Urban Decay
jfb5000
Tourists welcome to NYC! Welcome to Queens...be ready to pick up yourselves from the floor after you read this... NY has 5 boroughs. (Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island. New Yorkers(Manhattanites) call NYC the Capital of the…
over 14 years ago
Peer Blogs
Jfb5000's Blog
Journal of BIM Magazine
Anonymous
The National BIM Standard (NBIMS) and the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) launch the inaugural issue of JBIM. You can download a free PDF online version by visiting http://www.buildingsmartalliance.org/ or by clicking here .
over 15 years ago
Peer Blogs
BentleyBIM's Blog
Architecture V8i Dynamic Views Video Demonstration
Anonymous
Watch how Bentley Architecture with Dynamic Views can transform the way you think about and work with BIM applications. Contact a product specialist to learn more about Bentley BIM applications.
over 14 years ago
Peer Blogs
BentleyBIM's Blog
Bentley Architecture - Modify Window
Anonymous
In this quick tip we look at how to modify and adjust the windows we have just placed into our model. Download this video: ftp://ftp2.bentley.com/dist/collateral/Web/Building/Bentley_Architecture/video/Modify-Window.wmv Join the Bentley…
over 14 years ago
Peer Blogs
BentleyBIM's Blog
Bentley Architecture - Place door
Anonymous
In this quick tip we are placing doors into the model. Learn how to quickly use the place wall tool and save time when creating your BIM Model. Download this video: ftp://ftp2.bentley.com/dist/collateral/Web/Building/Bentley_Architecture/video…
over 14 years ago
Peer Blogs
BentleyBIM's Blog
Interoperability in the Construction Industry SmartMarket Report - Research & Analytics - McGraw-Hill Construction
Anonymous
McGraw-Hill recently released their report on how much BIM is being used in the marketplace. Interoperability in the Construction Industry SmartMarket Report is a 36-page printed report (available as hard copy or PDF) that reviews the results of research…
over 15 years ago
Peer Blogs
BentleyBIM's Blog
Bentley Architecture Tool Tip - Place Walls
Anonymous
Quickly watch an overview of the "place wall" tool in Bentley Architecture. See how to accurately place walls and instantly mock up your building designs. You will walk away from this video with a knowledge of the various features you can set when placing…
over 14 years ago
Peer Blogs
BentleyBIM's Blog
Bentley BIM Approach/Features Preferred Over Revit 58 to 38 Percent in BIM Survey
Anonymous
Bentley BIM Approach/Features Preferred Over Revit 58 to 38 Percent in BIM Survey Company Also Announces Analyst-Based BIM Wizard That Helps Building Organizations Select Best BIM Solutions EXTON, Pa. – A quantitative analysis of the recent BIM survey…
over 15 years ago
Peer Blogs
BentleyBIM's Blog
Bentley Architecture - Place Window
Anonymous
In this quick tip we look at the place window tool to quickly add windows an openings to the wall in your model. Download this video: ftp://ftp2.bentley.com/dist/collateral/Web/Building/Bentley_Architecture/video/Placing-Windows.wmv Join…
over 14 years ago
Peer Blogs
BentleyBIM's Blog
Bentley BIM Elements Series - New Sessions
Anonymous
Bentley's BIM Elements series returns with focus on BIM and electrical design. Join Bentley through the months of December and January to learn about Bentley Building Electrical Systems through our BIM elements series. These, online, presentations will…
over 15 years ago
Peer Blogs
BentleyBIM's Blog