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Inclined roof in two axis
We are trying to place a roof in inclination but we are failing to place roof in 2 angles Please, help us to place roof with multiple anglesfor reference image is attached .Thanks in advance for your...
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OBD Space with hole
I need to create an OBD space with a hole in it. For example a space describing an open plan office with a central core zone.At the moment, the workaround is to create the space from a shape including...
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Attach Reference - make it possible to sort Saved Views
Now the saved views show in order of creation, and there is no way to sort them. In large lists, sorting by name or description would be much easier.I added an idea to the ideas portal, please vote if...
View ArticleOBD 2023.1 ETA?
Looks like Mstn 2023.2 is about to drop.When will OBD 2023.1 be available?
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2023 Version missing building related workflow and tools
I just installed the new 2023 edition with the US dataset.The interface is missing the building workflow and all the dataset items are also not listed on the backstage list. not sure what else is...
View ArticleAccessing Mstn Tech Preview Features in OBD?
Understand that OBD will not be releasing an update for Mstn 2023.2. Focus will be on OBD 2024.OK. But a lot of OBD functionality will be based on new Mstn features.It would be good to be able to...
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Why do you need so many variables to make an object Parametric?
Hello,I have the following question, why do you require to have so many variables for an object that is Parametric?I assume that, to make an object parametric, variables are needed, but only what are...
View ArticleConvert Datagroup attributes to Item Types
Is there a tool to convert any Datagroup info to Item Types? VBA?I suppose that this happens under the hood when an OBD model is published as an i.dgn?1. Select object with Datagroup attributes2. Call...
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Structural drawing rule not applying to all elements
I am trying to use a structural drawing rule to show all beams as lines, however it's not applying the rule to all structural members. In the image above it is applying the rule to some beams and not...
View ArticleHow to avoid loading of datasets levels and materials dgnlib in Microstation...
Open OBD in microstation take ages because it loads all dgnlibs from datasets. How can you avoid this with centralized configuration variables ?regards, ch
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Callouts not showing on the sheet
I'm trying to get my building section bubbles to display on the sheet that the plan is references to.I usually don't have this issue but for some reason, the Section Callout markers show up on my...
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"Add Link to Element" option missing from Explorer
I use the Explorer to link callout bubbles to drawing boundaries on other sheets.Why is it that in some random cases, when I right-click on certain Drawing Boundaries, the option to "Add Link to...
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Cell-tag parameter association
Hi, This is a "Universal CSR Pit" cell... need to attach this Pit No. tag with the Pit No. variable. So that anyone can easily update the value from the property section inside the project environment....
View ArticleTilt B-spline profile without deforming it (v8i)
Hi, I design a roof with a 15-degree slope. The roof cover between the trusses has a slight deflection downwards (to direct rainwater away) defined by a B-spline curve. Its profile must then be tilted...
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Openings Element Macro
Hello everyone, I am new user of Openbuilding Speedikon Connect Edition. In this Photo as shown below, are comparison of Opening Element Macro between Openbuilding Speedikon Connection (Left) and/or an...
View Articleobd connect reference dialog
where have the offset windows gone from the reference dialog.with AECOsim and previous Bentley mechanical and microstation, there were two windows, were it was possible to offset the position of the...
View ArticleTekla to OBD connect edition conversion.
Hello,I want to import a model from Tekla to OBD connect edition.What format file I can use to bring the model into OBD and still have data-group-data on imported parts.I have tried IFC and imported...
View Articlewe need an offline installation package of Bentley View
Hi Bently Experts, There're many Bentley View users in our company, so our IT department would like to add it into our software center and install for users automatically.In this case, we need an...
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Export IFC with properties
HiI'm trying to add properties to a property-set. In the dataset_SE there is a file called IFC_MappingScript.ifc2x3.set. It makes sure some properties are exported to a property-set called BIP, which...
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Volume is calculated wrongly
HiTrying to summarize volumes of elements in my model. But as can be seen below, my structural elements have two values for volume. The correct one, and one that is 1/100 of the correct value.The...
View ArticleFloor Manager
In software OpenBuildings Designer 2023, when I enter the Floor Manager, the window appears empty,I managed to get the "BB_FloorMaster.dgnlib" and "Project_Materials.dgnlib" files, but I still need to...
View ArticleRebar 3D modelling in Open Buildings Designer
How to model Rebar Detailing in open buildings designer ?/ For example if we place concrete beam from the given command,it shows the given beam properties & various sizes. Similarly Is there any...
View ArticleMultiple Application Windows ONE DISPLAY
HELLOAt work im operating multiple 1080p displays and running 2 application windows just fine no issues.When i remote in from home where im running one large 4k display i can continue to use the...
View ArticleAssign material in Concrete Beams & Columns
I have done a 3D concrete model in OBD. I am unable to paint the concrete beams & columns using assign material command. How to paint concrete beams & columns ?
View ArticleItem Types - Calculated Property
Hi, I'm currently exploring various options for data mapping in Open Buildings Designer and wondering if there's a possibility to use the "Calculated Property" functionality via Item Types in this...
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