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  • OBD7: Next Generation of Structural Elements

    This version incorporates several new productivity enhancements and user-requested fixes. It also includes updates from MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 14. The videos below highlight some of the enhancements to Structural Elements . …
  • Structural S102: Modeling Slabs and Foundations

    In this Playlist you will learn various skills and techniques for using Bentley's BIM solution, OpenBuildings Designer, to model a structural slabs and foundations. This playlist contains videos for in depth learning in order to model key structural…
  • Structural S101: Modeling Structural Frames

    In this Playlist you will learn various skills and techniques for using Bentley's BIM solution, OpenBuildings Designer, to model a structural framing model. This playlist contains videos for in depth learning in order to model key structural elements…
  • Modeling Structural Elements

    In this series of videos you will add intelligent objects to the model, such as structural columns and beam. These objects are part of the DataGroup catalog system and can hold a great deal of information, not only graphical data like height, width and…
  • Converting Solid to Concrete Element: Result different placement

    Hello! I'm converting a Parametric Solid to Concrete Element, doing the steps, I've got two elements in different places. After create it, i can't move it or handle it.. Why could this happen? Thanks a lot!
  • Structural Engineering Professionals

    OpenBuildings Designer enables you to design and model the various structural members in a building with interoperability for structural analysis . The intelligent structural model can be used for producing general arrangement drawings and extracting…
  • QuickStart and Professional Trainings for Structural

    Certified Training Courses for Bentley CONNECTED Users: Every course you complete below from our LEARN Server is recorded to your online transcript. Use it to track your professional growth over time, print Certificates of Completion, and self-report…
  • Getting Started with Structural Essentials

    Interested to learn the essentials? We have prepared these Onboarding Guide Videos for you. Please, browse the left menu or the topics below: Structural S101: Modeling Structural Frames Structural S102: Modeling Slabs and Foundations Modeling…
  • Is it possible to create a custom composite pipe section?

    I am trying to model a large pump tower that is supported by a composite pipe section as shown in the attached image. One 24" OD pipe inside a 42" OD pipe with concrete grout between. Can I model this in RAM Elements CONNECT Edition?
  • Can I use the Truss Command (Structural Objects Group) to create a Arch Truss? If not, this could be a good enhancement.

  • SIG Virtual Workshop: STAAD – Design Structures With Custom, Built-up Structural Sections in STAAD.Pro

    SIG Workshop: STAAD – Design Structures With Custom, Built-up Structural Sections in STAAD.Pro Host: Karimu Rashad, Application Engineer Bentley Systems, Inc. 21 November 2019 at 01:00 P.M. EST Register Now Learn recommended methods for designing…
  • AECOsim Building Designer CONNECT Edition, Update 4 (v10.04.00.69)

    The AECOsim product team is pleased to announce the availability of AECOsim Building Designer CONNECT Edition, Update 4 (v10.04.00.69) on Fulfillment Center and for update through the CONNECTION Client. The product is available in six (6) languages -Chinese…
  • Upcoming BIM Modeler Quickstarts for AECOsim Building Designer, CONNECT Edition!

    Join Bentley's BIM Modeler QuickStarts for AECOsim Building Designer CONNECT Edition and stay up to date with BIM technology. In three easy sessions, you will get an introduction to the AECOsim BIM workflow from starting a new project WorkSet, modeling…
  • SIG Virtual Workshop on September 19: AECOsim Building Designer − Coordination of Workflows Across Building Disciplines

    Mark your calendar for the next AECOsim Building Designer Special Interest Group (SIG) virtual workshop on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. The topic will be Coordination of Workflows Across Building Disciplines with AECOsim Building Designer CONNECT Edition…
  • OpenPlant Special Interest Group Virtual Meeting on June 23 - You're Invited!

    Join Bentley’s Ari Rantasalo online Thursday, June 23, at 10:30 a.m. EDT for the next meeting of the OpenPlant Special Interest Group. Bentley software development manager Jason Chickneas will also be on-hand to lead the technology presentation on Structural…
  • ProConcrete Solids as Feature Solids

    Can ProConcrete Solids become Feature solids? Such as, if I have a slab with a curb, haunches, openings, etc... Can I make it into a feature solid where the curb/haunches/openings can be suppressed along with the corresponding reinforcement?
  • 2D Detail Center - Anchor Plan Skewed - SS6 (ver:8.11.11.55) for AutoCAD

    Hi all, I got a question concerning extraction for base plate location (anchor plan). Due to the actual position of the plant the models are rotated some degrees from the X-Axis. Extraction of plan views at different elevation they come out perpendicular…
  • Prostructure SS6 customized CFG - language issues

    Hi all, I customized my CFG file (on ProStructures V8i SELECTseries 6 for AutoCAD 2012 - C:\Program Files\Bentley\ProStructures\V8i_S6\AutoCAD 2012\Prg\Config\pro_st3d.cfg) to a server, and as the default installation apparently leaves a file "ps_language…
  • Welding symbol

    Can you put welding symbol in paper space manually?
  • PLACE WELDING SYMBOL TOOL

    Would it be possible to add the AWS welding symbols to the "Standard" pull-down in the current Place Welding Symbol tool? We use the following symbol for staggered welds and cannot find it in the current tool. We think it is an excellent and much…
  • ISM in Revit settings error message

    i get an error message when trying to edit the mapping settings in the ISM Revit Link V8i (SELECT series 5). Project1 Error Report (2014/08/07 12:15:47 PM) Error message Elements Operation failed. Exception occured and was…
  • Importance of using Document Manager with ProSteel with AutoPlant projects

    As engineering software administrator I am new to the Bentley products and so I apologize if this is a rookie question. I have had this question asked of me and I do not know the answer: When using ProSteel in an AutoPlant project, what is the importance…
  • Path Ways to STAAD.pro for Analysis and Design on Plant Projects

    Path Ways to STAAD.pro for Analysis and Design on Plant Projects If you are an avid STAAD.pro user as I am, or you have invested many hours learning to efficiently use this structural analysis and design software, then why invest additional time…
  • StrucLink - a bidirectional link between ProStructure and STAAD.Pro

    StrucLink provides an impressive solution to the problem of out-of-sync CAD and Analytical models. StrucLink, available as a free add-on tool, provides seamless interoperability between Bentley's STAAD.Pro and ProStructure software. Using StrucLink…
  • Non-planar Bspline curve

    Hi, I'm having a problem getting a structural member to follow the path of a Non-Planar Bspline curve. I have tried inserting a steel beam using the "Place Steel Beam - Primary" with the Place By option set to "Select Path" but I get the message…