• Solar Analysis Utility unavailable

    Rafael Bombardiere Carvajal
    Rafael Bombardiere Carvajal
    Hello good bentley Community I'm having a big problem with AECOsim Building Designer (and microstation too). The solar Analysis Utility is blank and doesn't let me do any solar analysis. Please help me
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  • Data group missing in element information

    Prathap Sekar
    Prathap Sekar
    Hi there!!! Greetings.. We have found some issue in our model. If we generate the wall element from AECOsim the "Data group" created in the properties view (refer img 1). But in the model which we export form revit 2015 these data are missing(refer…
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    • over 7 years ago
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  • AECOsim Building Designer V8i (SELECTseries 6), Update1 (v08.11.09.863), Commercial Release

    Jeff Ashley
    Jeff Ashley
    We are pleased to announce that the commercial release of AECOsim Building Designer V8i (SELECTseries 6), Update 1 (v08.11.09.863) is now available on the Software Fulfillment Center . This maintenance release includes important updates and fixes to enhance…
    • over 7 years ago
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  • Register Today! Webinar: Advancing BIM with Computational Design

    Trish PHam
    Trish PHam
    Title: Advancing BIM with Computational Design Presenter: Rob Riley Learn how BIM advancements in architectural design and multi-discipline engineering of facilities will empower you to work faster and smarter. Discover how AECOsim Building Designer…
    • over 7 years ago
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  • Install Extension Generative Components for AECOsim BD SS6

    Rodrigo Peñaloza
    Rodrigo Peñaloza
    How to install Generative Components Extension for AECOsim Building Designer seletc serie 6 ? I have it, but when I install me nothing appears on AECOsim toolbars or something ! HELP !
    • over 7 years ago
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  • Door cutting form that is on reference

    Rafael Bombardiere Carvajal
    Rafael Bombardiere Carvajal
    Greetings good Bentley community, I have a challenging question for you all, I'm placing a door that goes trough a wall that is on a reference file, unfortunately the door doesn't perforate the referenced wall. Anyone knows how to place walls…
    • over 7 years ago
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  • AECOsim Building Designer V8i, SELECTseries 6 (v08.11.09.829), Commercial Release

    Jeff Ashley
    Jeff Ashley
    We are pleased to announce the commercial release of AECOsim Building Designer V8i, SELECTseries 6 (v08.11.09.829) is now available on Software Fulfillment Center . This release contains a substantial number of new features and innovative capabilities…
    • over 8 years ago
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  • BIM: Why? What? Who?

    Eduardo Cortes
    Eduardo Cortes
    The purpose of this article is to explain the reasons that can help us making the decision to bet or not for changing, for evolution, for using the new technologies also in the construction’s world. There is too much literature trying to explain the change…
    • over 8 years ago
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  • BIM: ¿Por qué?, ¿Para qué?, ¿Para quién?

    Eduardo Cortes
    Eduardo Cortes
    El objetivo de este artículo es explicar las razones que nos pueden ayudar a tomar la decisión de apostar o no por el cambio, por la evolución, por el uso de las nuevas tecnologías también en el mundo de la construcción. Hay mucha literatura intentando…
    • over 8 years ago
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  • Can not load VBA project file - mvba

    Marc Thomas
    Marc Thomas
    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…
    • over 6 years ago
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  • 2015 LEARNing Conference for Building Analysis & Design

    Gina Mazzulla
    Gina Mazzulla
    This year's LEARNing Conference for Building Analysis & Design features best practices, tips & tricks, and hands-on workshops for Bentley’s most popular building & structural products, including: AECOsim Building Designer , Generative Components , ProSteel…
    • over 8 years ago
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  • Featured LEARN Courses: New Learning Series for Architects using AECOsim Building Designer

    Gina Mazzulla
    Gina Mazzulla
    This Learning Path contains courses that teach a new user how to quickly be productive with AECOsim Building Designer to create an architectural model of a simple building and generate drawing views from that model. In QuickStart for Architects…
    • over 8 years ago
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  • AECOsim Building Designer V8i, SELECTseries 5 ( v08.11.09.747), Commercial Release

    Jeff Ashley
    Jeff Ashley
    We are pleased to announce that the commercial release of AECOsim Building Designer V8 i, SELECTseries 5 ( v08.11.09.747), is now available on SELECTservices Download/MySELECTCD , under the Download Category: SELECT Released Products or you can try our…
    • over 9 years ago
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  • Upcoming AECOsim Building Designer Classes

    Eduardo Cortes
    Eduardo Cortes
    Bentley has scheduled several AECOsim Building Designer Live Distance LEARN classes for the next days: Sessions: June 19 th – AECOsim Building Designer Architecture – Core Structure and Roof Modeling June 19 th – AECOsim Building Designer Architecture…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Batch Update of Cached Visible Edges (CVE) in AECOsim Building Designer

    Marc Thomas
    Marc Thomas
    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…
    • over 8 years ago
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  • Dimension of section in master model, or were?

    Konrad Lentschig
    Konrad Lentschig
    Hi Folks, Q: Shout I put the dimension for a section in the master model or were? For a floor plan I put the dimension on the core model (seperate file) and not in the master model. I think is better and easier to handle? If I put all dimension…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Re: Class on building a Part - wall - wall assembly and DGWALL

    mark.wilhelmsen
    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
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  • Work with color in sheets

    Konrad Lentschig
    Konrad Lentschig
    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…
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    • over 10 years ago
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  • Move an ISO section reference in a plot sheet, entire 3D model is visible

    Konrad Lentschig
    Konrad Lentschig
    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? …
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  • AECOsim Building Designer - File Sizes?

    Johannes_
    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
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  • Schematic and Curved Curtain wall using compound forms

    Marc Thomas
    Marc Thomas
    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…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Defining Compound Walls for Easy Placement

    Steve Cocchi
    Steve Cocchi
    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…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Create Custom Curtain Wall Designs with Drop Compound Cell

    Marc Thomas
    Marc Thomas
    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…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Custom Linestyles for 2D Drafting

    Noel Page
    Noel Page
    Custom Linestyles for 2D Drafting Custom linestyles can make fast work of 2D details. They can also be used to represent systems in Mechanical drafting and Fire Ratings in Architectural Drafting. In the AECOsim Building Designer v8i Select Series…
    • over 12 years ago
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  • 2-D Drafting Tips and Tricks

    Noel Page
    Noel Page
    Tips and Tricks for the 2-D Drafting in AECOsim Building Designer
    • over 12 years ago
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