Using the Building Primary Toolbar
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
V8i (08.11.09.866)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Dataset and Content
Subarea:
Family/Part
The following series of two videos show how to use the Building…
How to Open SKP Files in AECOsim Building Designer
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
08.11.09.866
Environment:
N\A
Area:
Platform Tools
Subarea:
Import/Export
Problem
I want to open SKP files in AECOsim Building Designer.…
Break Wall command doesn't work
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
08.11.09.863
Environment:
N\A
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
Walls
Background
While trying to place a wall by unlocking…
Joining Roofs Together
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
08.11.09.866
Environment:
N\A
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
Roofs
Problem
How can you join two roofs together where they meet at a slope…
How to modify Grid Setting for a Project
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
08.11.09.866
Environment:
N\A
Area:
Grid System
Subarea:
Symbology
Background
Grids are one of the most important part of the building…
Formatting of Column Grid Units
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
08.11.09.866
Environment:
N\A
Area:
Grid System
Subarea:
Background
I placed Column Grid system in AECOsim Building Designer…
No Access To Dataset Features or Tools
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
V8i (08.11.09.863)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
User Defined
Problem Description
I have no access to any dataset features…
How To Add New Level Libraries to a Workspace
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
V8i (08.11.09.829)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
User Defined
Problem
After placing the BB_DVDATASETELEMENTS = 1 configuration…
Spaces - Controlling the Space Artefact
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Designer
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition, V8i
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
Spaces
Overview
When a new Space is placed in to the 3D model it doesn't use the label chosen in…
How to Update Existing Spaces
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
08.11.09.866
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Spaces
Subarea:
Property
Problem Description
How can I update existing Spaces in a model with revised DataGroup…
How to modify an existing PAZ or BXF cell
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Designer
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
Parametric Cells
Problem Description
After placing a component that uses either a PAZ or BXF cell, can…
Casework - Placing some casework generates error "No Subframe found with ID 11"
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
V8i (08.11.09.829)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
Casework
Overview
When trying to place a base cabinet the user gets…
How to create a Ceiling Grid with a hole
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Designer
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition and V8i
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
Ceiling Grid
Problem
How can I create a ceiling grid with a hole in it?
Solution
Planning…
How to determine the total area of united slabs
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
V8i (08.11.09.829)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
N/A
Problem Description
You can determine the total area of united…
Selecting cells for the new Place Profile tool in SELECTseries6
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
V8i (08.11.09.829)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
How are cells selected for the new Place Profile tool?…
Transferring a BIM model from AECOsim Building Designer into AECOsim Energy Analysis
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
V8i (08.11.09.829)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
ASM (Analytical Space Model)
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
You can transfer BIM models from AECOsim Building…
Walls - Connect/Clean Up Compound Walls, apply component priorities
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Designer (and AECOsim Building Designer)
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition and V8i
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
Walls
When the Connect Walls tool is used the clean up of Compound…
Creating a Roof
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
V8i (08.11.09.747)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
Roofs
Overview
The following videos should help with creating roof…
Promote Elements to Sketch Grid Lines in SS6
Applies To
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
08.11.09.829
Environment:
N\A
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
N\A
Original Author:
Robert DiMauro, Bentley…
How to set an Item ID number to a cell
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
V8i (08.11.09.747)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
Compound Cells
Problem Description
How to input a unique Item ID number…
How to create a custom compound wall profile
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
08.11.09.866; 10.00.00.154
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
Walls
Overview
Is it possible to add a custom profile to a…
How to create a Door with Side Lite using Frame Builder
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
V8i (08.11.09.747)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
Doors
Overview
How to create a door with a side lite using Frame Builder…
Functionality Comparison between Bentley speedikon Architectural and Industrial
Applies To
Product(s):
Bentley speedikon Architectural + Industrial
Version(s):
08.11.12.09
Environment:
N\A
Area:
General
Subarea:
N\A
Original Author:
Johannes Lerch…
OpenBuildings Speedikon + Bentley Speedikon V8i
A Single Architectural BIM Application for MicroStation and PowerDraft
Bentley speedikon is a powerful and integrated Building Information Modeling (BIM) application for architectural design, building performance analysis and documentation.
Bentley…
IFC - Certain Elements Do Not Appear in COBie
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Designer (and AECOsim Building Designer)
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition and V8i
Area:
Import/Export
Subarea:
IFC
Problem Description
Why don't all of the elements in a design…