• Why does everyone now need to use the same function keys?

    Jydeda
    Jydeda
    It used to be the case that when you set up your own personal function keys, those set of functions were retained on your computer system for your own personal use and were exclusive to you user configuration. Now however it seem that function keys are…
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    • over 9 years ago
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  • Bentley speedikon V8i (SELECTseries 4) Update 2

    Meik Kabath
    Meik Kabath
    Dear speedikon user, Please kindly take note of that speedikon has been refreshed on SELECTservices Online. This release is a cumulative patch and includes fixes as well as fidelity enhancements that will benefit our users. New version number is 08…
    • over 9 years ago
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  • AECOsim Building Designer, SELECTseries 4 - Dataset NM (Neutral Metric)

    Adolfo Ribeiro
    Adolfo Ribeiro
    Hi, Here in Brasil, I use to install the AECOsim with the GB Metric Dataset and add my DGNLibs, Families, DataGroup definitions and Libraries. The problem is that I get lots of layers, families, and other stuff that I don´t need. Whem I first saw…
    • over 9 years ago
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  • AECOsim Wall Penetration Modification

    Joe Thompson
    Joe Thompson
    What is the easiest way to modify a wall penetration? For example, I have a penetration in my concrete lift station wall where my influent pipe is located and the pipe elevation has changed. Is there an easy way to change the location of the wall penetration…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Re: Create views with Bentley architecture

    T_Wollet
    T_Wollet
    Joaquin: There is a DGNLIB that stores the default settings for a Building View. The location/name of this is controlled by the configuration variable MS_VIEWSEEDFILE. By default the seed views in ustation.dgnlib are used. Depending on which View Type…
    • over 12 years ago
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  • Metric Part Dimensions in Parametric Cell Studio

    Jydeda
    Jydeda
    I am assuming that to get the system to acces part dimensions in Parametric Cell Studio in metric format rather than imperial format I have to change the access path from C:\ProgramData\Bentley\MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries)\WorkSpace\TriForma\tf_imperial…
    • over 11 years ago
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  • AECOsim Building Designer - Scheduled Training

    Mary Chib
    Mary Chib
    The AECOsim Building Designer LEARN services team, Dan Tanner, Paul Wagner and Mary Chib, would like to announce the September schedule for online distance learning classes. The online distance learning classes are offered in convenient modules to…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Re: Problems running the latest Mechanical V8XM and V8i with Microsoft 7 PRO

    mmates
    mmates
    Anthony, I can't tell you what's wrong, but I can confirm that the BBMS SS1 V8i (08.11.07.55) works fine on my Windows 7 Enterprise workstation. Although I am a network admin, I am typically logged in as a domain user and it works fine. I do have UAC…
    • over 12 years ago
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  • Re: Adding x64 Workstation Station in our Environment

    Paul Wagner
    Paul Wagner
    I reviewed the new USACE workspace (there is a new one for V8i: 09Q4a_v8i) and the MSDIR is defined like this: MSDIR : ${_ROOTDIR} This allows for the configuration to use _ROOTDIR which is defined on each machine. Another thing you might want to…
    • over 13 years ago
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  • Bentley Architecture V8i (SELECTseries 1) v08.11.07.87 dataset query

    robinhood
    robinhood
    Hi I am currently using BA 08.11.07.80 and am looking to upgrade to the latest version v08.11.07.87. I have a query regarding my existing dataset. I have created new components that have been added as company parts. Is there a way that these can be…
    • over 12 years ago
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  • Door swings etc. disappear after .DWG conversion

    Woodrow Marcus
    Woodrow Marcus
    Hi all, I've noticed after creating a floor plan layout and converting the .dgn file to .dwg., the door swing for all the doors disappeared and are not apart ofthe file. Any suggestion on what I might have missed in the conversion process ? Thanks…
    • over 11 years ago
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  • Re: Bentley BIM - USACE - network

    Paul Wagner
    Paul Wagner
    One thing that came up recently had to do with reference files and the "use lights" setting turned on. In this case there was a large amount of reference files (over 100 for structural bar joists) attached and it was causing the system to crash. The fix…
    • over 15 years ago
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  • How do I create a Flex Pipe manufacturer catalog?

    Adolfo Ribeiro
    Adolfo Ribeiro
    AECOsim 08.11.09.376 Hi, I need to create a manufacturer catalog for Flex Pipe. Actually I've already created catalogs for Pipes, Elbows, Reducers, Tees, but always based on catalogs that comes with the AECOsim, copying the MDB and XML, and editting…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Mechanical catalog in MDB and XML and...?

    Mas-grt
    Mas-grt
    I'm trying to find out if the catalogs in the Mechanical section are something we can use for something. Is it possible to setup some rules – for example can it be setup to show a list of the available sizes of duct(without going the the Manufature catalog…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Preparing the model for Navisworks building sequencing.

    Oliver
    Oliver
    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…
    • over 11 years ago
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  • Packaging Bentley BIM for eTransmit

    cadman6735
    cadman6735
    What is the best way to pacakage BIM with ConDoc for eTramsmit? I would think I would just copy the ConDoc folder to disc. but I am afraid that in some cases some .dgn files are not located in the ConDoc folder but elswhere. I am worried that I…
    • over 12 years ago
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  • Bentleys Content Options

    HJM
    HJM
    Anyone, We have a client requesting Bentley BIM, eventually AECOSim and I’m trying to get a handle on the different Bentleys content options. what works with the dataset catalogs and what doesn’t, what is parametric and what isn’t. From what I can…
    • over 12 years ago
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  • Re: Problems running the latest Mechanical V8XM and V8i with Microsoft 7 PRO

    mmates
    mmates
    Unknown said: Mark, do you anything similar to this? We recently overhauled and set up a new V8i workspace on the server and it is almost completely read only with the exception of a few files/folders such as the metadata folder within the BBES…
    • over 12 years ago
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  • Bentley Architecture vs Revit vs Archicad

    pbrooks81
    pbrooks81
    Hi I am a long time MicroStation user currently reviewing a number of the leading BIM platforms out there - namely Bentley Architecture, Revit, & Archicad. Now I am not a 'die-hard' Bentley fan and so my remit is to simply try and evaluate each…
    • over 11 years ago
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  • Re: USACE Implementation Plan

    Paul Wagner
    Paul Wagner
    Take a look at USACE's CAD*BIM Technology Center website: https://cadbim.usace.army.mil/ There is a lot of information here, click on the BIM link to get to relevant BIM info. In the Links section->Software Downloads you'll find documentation…
    • over 15 years ago
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  • Why do my building views rasterize when I print?

    Oliver
    Oliver
    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…
    • over 11 years ago
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  • Endtype for Pipe - AecoSim 08.09.11.376

    Adolfo Ribeiro
    Adolfo Ribeiro
    Hi, How can I define EndType for Pipe? I am creating a new Manufacturer Catalog and I'd like to see -:fe-2; with my pipes. Even with no catalog Pipe i can't do it. Regards, Adolfo Ribeiro
    • over 10 years ago
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  • USACE Implementation Plan

    Darren Scheller
    Darren Scheller
    My firm is seeking an example Impelmentation plan that has been accepted by the USACE. Would anyone be willing to share one if they have one? Is anyone working on projects with the USACE and starting to implement Bentley BIM software? …
    • over 15 years ago
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  • Triforma Athens ?

    kb_arch
    kb_arch
    Is there going to be a beta release of Triforma for Athens soon ?
    • over 15 years ago
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