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Motorised Damper Symbol - ABD 863
I have a few questions on the motorised damper symbol...1. Why are the symbols so much smaller for round ducts than they are for rectangular ducts (see image)?2. Is there a way to easily rotate the...
View ArticleRE: Using GC to place AECOsim object with corret ratation??
Hi Yijia, I think part of the problem is that a structural member's rotation in regards to the ACS is actually along its length; i.e., the member line connecting the P & Q points (which are linked...
View ArticleRE: Using GC to place AECOsim object with corret ratation??
Hi Yijia, Any particular reason why you would want to use GC for structural member? AECOSim structural tools are quite comprehensive and you can easily place member aligned with rotated grid.
View ArticleMore ABD Nodes for GC?
GC is a pretty good visual programming interface to Mstn geometry. It also has some functionality to use C# code as nodes in its graph.Looking at the TFCOM.chm and MicroStationVBA.chm, I am wondering...
View ArticleRE: AECOSim Clash detection markup
HI Ian, the clash detection feature in aecosim is there for a designer to check their own work as part of due diligence and good practice. Since this is being carried out in live files or files that...
View ArticleAECOSim Clash detection markup
AllI want to be able to create PDF Markups within AECOsim's Clash detection tools similar to what you can do in Navigator.Is this possible?Ian ABD version 08.11.09.747
View ArticleRE: More ABD Nodes for GC?
PS:One thing that struck me about Dynamo is how much sense it made not to have to promote 'raw' geometry to manipulate it.Promotion can be a barrier. It has its uses but in a lot of cases, GC needs to...
View ArticleCreate step in wall
Really basic function required to create a step(or a reveal/recess) in a wall in a single step. I've been muddling around this issue for 10 years nearlyCurrently, I have to insert at least 2 if not...
View ArticleSave AECOsim Structural as Structural Modeler
Projectwise SS4V - 08.11.11.590Hi All,I am currently using AECOsim structural on Projectwise but would like my files to save as structural modeller (due to some contractual requirements) file type. is...
View ArticleRE: IFC import
Sometimes, they just don't work! Did you open the IFC in Aecosim or in a propriety viewer to check? If propriety, try opening the ifc direct in Aecosim and see how this appears. What method of import...
View ArticleIFC import
I'm importing a multi-storey structural model from IFC. On all storeys but one the imported file shows the holes in the slabs for stairs, lifts, risers etc but on one floor there only appears a solid...
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RE: How do I increase the size of the grid labels? SS6-863
Hi jkknighton,The grid bubble size is part of an element grid template defined in a dgnlib. You can edit, create your own, etc. by opening the dgnlib and going to Element > Templates.The...
View ArticleRE: RVT Models in Microstation
[quote user="Steve Cocchi"]To the best of my knowledge... you can't[/quote]Looks like you now CAN read Revit files !
View ArticleRVT Models in Microstation
I am finding that many of my vendors no only provide rvt models and not rfa models for their cells.How can I use these?
View ArticleRE: Create step in wall
There is no relationship between different elements in AECOsim which results in a non-intelligence design. In this case Revit is much more intelligent and superior. Now what impact parametric modeling...
View ArticleRE: Create step in wall
Thanks Marc. Mjan, there is relationship between elements in Aecosim, it is just that it is so inconsistent that you are probably unaware of it.
View ArticleRE: IFC import
Thanks for taking the time Duncan, unfortunately copying elements in and applying family and parts is about what we are limited to (but time-consuming and a pain in the a**e as you so rightly said)....
View ArticleRE: Create step in wall
I would draw the U-shaped wall from new, then break the original wall and tidy up corners, that seems more straightforward (although still multiple operations obviously). Each of the broken wall...
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