Not Responding/Crashing
Hello I'm a New user to your program AECOSim SS5 V8i as my experience was only on Revit (I'm BIM/COBie Specialist Engineer) , but my company is forcing me to use it coz the whole Arch. and Structural...
View ArticleCadconforming ABD model in v8i
Our client uses the Altiva CADConform which is only supported through v8i. I have built a small model in ADB Ss6 and am trying to get the v8i cadconform to agree.From the error report under the Brief...
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Modeling Constraints - ABD Update 2
HiI have just recently started using ABD Connect and I'm currently exploring the contraints tools and potentially using for a group of pilesThe process was draw 2D circle, add a 'By Element' contraint...
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RVT to IFC to DGN
After RVT to DGN conversion using IFC export option, some of the building elements (slab) converts to "Smart solid\Line", others (walls and columns) convert to "Cell:IfcWallStandardCase\Line" and...
View ArticleDgnlibs for Grids and Floor Manger
Where is the right location for these files. I want to have different grids and floors for buildings so I don't want the grid in the company dataset location. Where should they go? In the workspace or...
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How do you remove defunct grid system from your project?
It appears anytime one click 'create/update grid models' button on the 'Grid System' dialogue box, a multitude of grid systems are added to the file (see attached image-far left). What is the purpose...
View ArticleEC Schemas: a Strategic MicroStation Technology?
I'm attempting to find digestible information about EC Schemas. I'd like to help a friend who is a worldwide BIM manager for a well-known engineering company. Can I find anything on the Bentley...
View ArticleAECOsim Building Designer Versions
I have a client that says he is using Version 5. Our Adm says he can not find Version 5.Does this exist?
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Pipework corrupting in Dynamic Views
When using Dynamic Views in mechanical services, i am getting pipework corruptions where the pipework that has been cut through appears much largerit seems the only way to avoid the curved lines...
View Articleifcdoor Directory
Hello everyone As I mentioned before I'm new to AECOSim my question is how to find ifcdoor xml directory ?thanks and best regards
View ArticleHi I did not able to access My Service request from My Support Why?
The message is showing belowMy SELECT Account: Service Request ManagerAccess DeniedYou do not have sufficient privileges for this operation!
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Deltabeams?
Is it possible to model Deltabeams or beams with inclined webs in AECOsim?How to define the angles?Is it possible to add some value in the PlateGirderExt definition? <PlateGirderExt name="Beam 1"...
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bizarre extruded solids behaviour when applying parts
I have created some irregular surfaces which I am attempting to extrude to make into slabs. All goes to plan until I apply parts. When using a shaded or illustration display mode, some of the geometry...
View ArticleABD CE - IFC export program crash
we have been unable to export our aecosim models to revit (IFC). Our system crashes when on Connect Edition. We really need these files exported or will loose an important client! Please help
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Create a single stair with a variety of landings (half turn and two straight...
I am trying to create a set of stairs composed of 4 runs of stairs with 3 landings, one of which is a u landing as per the image below.It is possible to do a work around using 2 stairs, but I would...
View Articlespaces and floors not flooding
I cannot remember how many times I have raised this over the last few years, BUT when will bentley actually make the space by flood and floor by flood work consistently. It appears that as soon as...
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AECOsim Connect Edition Network setup
I am new to the software and I am trying to update our office setup to the Connect Edition. I appear to have got it to create the Worksets in the right folder and read from our file storage folder but...
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What is the purpose of 'Drawing Boundary' does it work?
I have tried 'Drawing Boundary' in AECOsim SS6 and in CONNECT Edition, in either case it does not seem to have any effect on the visible aspect of the drawing, so what is it for?In the attached image...
View ArticleDrainage Modelling
Hello,I'm just about to model quit a large exisiting drainage network.Can anyone point me to any resources that will help me with workflow, tool choice and tool use ?Thank you
View ArticleDV annotation cells - unable to change the presentation in Connect Edition U2
I have a problem trying to make the symbols generated as annotations to Dynamic Views look the way I want them to. It used to work in SS4, but seems in Connect it's not.In my dataset both in the...
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