Walls - Create with Connect Shapes as the Top Option
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
Architectural Design
Subarea:
Walls
Problem
What is the workflow to create walls with Connect Shapes as Top Option?
Solution
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Association of Elements with Grid Lines
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition and V8i
Environment:
N\A
Area:
Grid Systems
Subarea:
N\A
Problem
When a grid is modified, do the walls and other…
Change the character limit of Annotations
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
10.01.00.36, 08.11.09.866
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Annotation
Subarea:
DataGroup Annotation
Problem
The number of characters to be used for…
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…
Error 429 : License Information for this component is not found
Product(s):
AECOsim Building Designer
Version(s):
08.11.09.866
Environment:
N\A
Area:
General
Subarea:
Error
Background
While trying to open AECOsim Building Designer, an error…
Can not load VBA project file - mvba
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…
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…
Batch Update of Cached Visible Edges (CVE) in AECOsim Building Designer
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…
Door Bubbles replicating
Hello,
Need help with the door schedule bubbles on my floor plan in Bentley Architecture. I have noticed that almost everytime that I return to my "floor plan" saved view (model) after making changes in my "Design Model", that there are additional…
Schematic and Curved Curtain wall using compound forms
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…
Defining Compound Walls for Easy Placement
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…
Create Custom Curtain Wall Designs with Drop Compound Cell
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…
Custom Linestyles for 2D Drafting
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…
2-D Drafting Tips and Tricks
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Plumbing Fixtures Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks for the Plumbing Fixture tools in AECOsim Building Designer
Using Space Tools ToTrack Floor Areas In Block Models
Did you know you could use the Space Tools to track the floor areas in a conceptual block model? Here's how....
Create a Block Model
Use the solid modeling tools to create a block model. I use a different Family/Part for each Building or…
Creating A Customized Space Schedule
I am going to show a very simple Space Schedule for tracking floor areas in a block model, but the same method could be used to create your own office standard Room Finish Schedule or Door and Window Schedules.
Create a Datagroup Schedule Layout…
Creating A Datagroup Space Catalog That Matches Your Project Program
The information below shows a method for creating a space catalog that matches a project program. It assumes that you are using a shared Site Dataset for the majority of your Datagroup Catalogs like walls, doors, plumbing fixtures, etc., but because your…
Edit Door Schedule
1. Activate the plan reference file.
a. Right Click on a Door and choose activate to access the reference file.
2. Select the Door to Edit
a. Double click on the door you want to edit.
3. From…