• How do I verify the parts (from the existing ones) against the selected parts XML file?

    Santhosh Kumar S
    Santhosh Kumar S
    How do I verify the parts (from the existing ones) against the selected parts XML file?
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Part names in frame builder

    jeroen.decooman
    jeroen.decooman
    Hi, I am trying to create some custom doors in the frame builder. But when I try to set part, it apparently has problems with recognizing the spaces in our part names, and cuts off at the first space. This is what I enter: And this is what it…
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    • over 2 years ago
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  • Family/Part Editor - (Non Existent Level)

    David Telling
    David Telling
    I have created a custom set Part & Family's and also a DGNLIB with all the matching levels required for each family part. But when I open the "Family/Part Editor" all the family part have "(Non Existent Level)" behand them but the levels are present…
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    • over 2 years ago
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  • Linking a custom Catalogue Item to a Custom Family/Part

    Lourens Van Emmenis
    Lourens Van Emmenis
    Hello Community. I am having trouble figuring out how to link a custom Catalogue Item to a Custom Family/Part I created an Object from a Compound cell and added to the Data Set Catalogue by using ‘Paradef’ BXC file. I have added some definitions to…
    • over 4 years ago
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  • Section Unifer and Stopping Level Changes in Call Outs

    The 1%
    The 1%
    Hi, I have a 3D model where a concrete wall and a concrete slab are unifying in the section call out and putting both wall and slab on the "A-Slab-Conc" Level in the 2D view. I understand that AECOSIM does this because of the Parts and Family Dataset…
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    • over 6 years ago
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  • Part and Family File to Back-up

    The 1%
    The 1%
    Hi, I am looking for the physical Parts and Family Dataset file in my C: Drive to so I can back it up before I play around with the settings. Could someone please tell me the name of the file / its location so I can find it. Thank you. The 1%
    • over 6 years ago
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  • PB with extraction DEM

    pjf
    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…
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    • over 12 years ago
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  • Pentable (line weights and hatches) per used scale defined in parts-definition

    Michael Arens
    Michael Arens
    (First: I know there is a printing-forum, but i think this has more to do with BIM, parts and BA/AECOsim capabilities, that's why I posted it here) How do I define the line weights if I use a 'sheet' with multiple 'drawings' referenced on it, which…
    • over 11 years ago
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  • Re: TR Part Application on placement of Solids

    Steve Cocchi
    Steve Cocchi
    I feel like such a rookie... I never realized this happened at all! However... I went back as far as 8.5.4, and only solids have a part automatically assigned, surfaces and linear elements do not. But in V8i I *do* still see solids behaving this…
    • over 14 years ago
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  • Re: Door Swings

    Marc Thomas
    Marc Thomas
    Hi Mark, Using the US Dataset as an example. Open Dataset Explorer. Parts > By Families > C:\ProgramData\Bentley\AECOsimBuildingDesigner V8i Ss4\WorkSpace\BuildingDatasets\Dataset_US\part > Architectural_parts.xml > Doors Copy 'matl_Door_2Dswing…
    • over 9 years ago
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  • Door Swings

    Mark Holloway
    Mark Holloway
    Does anyone know how I edit the 2D component (Drawing Symbol) of the doors. In the first instance I'd simply like to change the linestyle to a dash for the door and swing. I'd expected this could be acheived by changing one of the following family…
    • over 9 years ago
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  • Re: Parts, Assemblies and Catalog Types

    Brian Thomas
    Brian Thomas
    All the users at my office agree. The current setup is very confusing to new and old users. If catalogs and definitions are the future, then switch the parts/family into this system ASAP. The current some in one spot and others attributes in another is…
    • over 14 years ago
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  • Re: Working in 3D with BA, help please.

    pjf
    pjf
    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…
    • over 11 years ago
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  • Re: Assign material changes all

    Nasir Ghani
    Nasir Ghani
    Hello Eric, When you select the Assign option then the material will be assigned to all objects on the active Level. So if both spheres were placed on the same level then they both will change. To change only one sphere you need to select the Attach…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Re: PB with extraction DEM

    pjf
    pjf
    No sorry, i don't know. no Knowledge in program. I have just make a config from V82004 to V8I and make some basics macro. i am just a little Draftsman who have pb to work in 3D because somethings (i expose that in a message before) that work in triforma…
    • over 12 years ago
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  • Unified section of a wall at different levels

    Joaquin
    Joaquin
    Hello, I have a wall composed of stone slabs, insulation, brick (structural) and gypsum, for example. This walls is unified in the section. Is it possible that these walls are in different levels in the section? Now I just want to see the structural…
    • Answered
    • over 10 years ago
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  • AECOsim IFC export to COBie

    Ken Shigemitsu
    Ken Shigemitsu
    Does anyone know how to output AECOsim doors' Master or Omni classification data to column Category in the COBie spreadsheet's under the TAB "Type"? It seems that under the Export IFC tool these classification attributes for objects such as furniture…
    • over 9 years ago
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  • IFC export / mapping for compound parts

    Andreas Zieritz
    Andreas Zieritz
    I'm getting an error message when exporting a dgn file to ifc, which is related to compound parts. As there is no possibility to access compound parts in the mapping editor, it is not possible to define a definition for those as well. Just wonder…
    • over 13 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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  • Re: Help with Extractions!! (Beginner)

    Steve Cocchi
    Steve Cocchi
    Using the Dataset Explorer, there's a pick-list that allows you to select which aspect of the part to edit. In your case, you'd want the Drawing Symbology settings to match the Definition settings. Though I have to admit, that's pretty unusual... Most…
    • over 14 years ago
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  • DYNAMIC VIEWS - use of the level definitions in the Part library

    StefanC
    StefanC
    In the Part settings can define a level for the Forward View/Section View/Refected View. When using the Drawing Extraction Manager to generate sections, these settings are applied. When using Dynamic Views, the created views use the other symbology…
    • over 10 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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  • URG : Problems crossing TRIFORMA to Bentley ARCHITECTURE

    pjf
    pjf
    • over 12 years ago
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  • PCS doors - How do you change the line style of the hinge/swing indicator?

    Brian Thomas
    Brian Thomas
    We noticed that the PCS doors (HM and wood) have a hinge/swing indicated drawn for use when extracting an elevation. How do you change the style of this? We would like for it to be dashed while the rest of the door elevation remain a solid line. T…
    • over 14 years ago
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