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AECOsim SS6 crashing on startup
Hi,We are currently experiencing problems with AECOsim SS6 crashing on startup. When opening AECOsim it crashes straight away and exits. See error messages below. Any idea why this is happening? This...
View Articlegrid tool not working - at least as expected
I cannot make the grid tool stay.I created a 3d grid modelI create a grid - it will not follow the dgnlib settings so looks bad but is a correct layout3However does not place correctly in relationship...
View ArticleABD SS6 - DEM - Extract Solids Through Transparent Objects
I've had to switch back to DEM and trying to set up a few extractions. In the past I've been able to extract my steelwork through the grating solid, but I can't seem to get it to work. Has anyone...
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Rotate / apply a part square to element / ACS
Morning all,Is there a way to rotate a part to an element or ACS? When i apply a part it always seems to use North as the setting out for the angle. Please see the screenshot below for example of tile....
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dynamic views
 duct branch not displaying cached file centrelines change to ls=2I think I am finally getting there with dynamic views using Aecosim SS6 but there are still some problems:A) Ductwork branches and...
View Articleelements that seem to be locked
I am new to Microstation. I have used AutoCAD for years. I have a dgn file of existing building elevations. There are some lines that seem to be "locked". They are visible but I cannot select them. I...
View ArticleDifference between Normal Seed and AECOSim Seed
Dear Forum,Is there, or can i analyse the difference between 2 seeds where one is labelled '3d Seed' and another on same project is labelled 'AECOSim Seed'?What should b e the differences when its a...
View Articleis there a keyin or command to deselect the highlighted reference file?
Currently I have to invoke the docked references dialog and search for a blank space to click. this takes significant time if you have dozens of references.  It would be nice to just have a keystroke...
View ArticleSome Key-ins Lost
Why are some key-in commands lost in my ABD? For example, I cannot find "dg editor" in the Key-in window.
View ArticleGrid lines
Consider a situation where i develop grid lines for a ground floor such that intersection points of grid lines are the places where i place columns with center to center point placement.Suppose : I...
View ArticleAECOsim IFC/COBie export error
IFC Mapping are shown in red. I guess this is because the value of the path that locates the ifc_2x3_entities.xml file is incorrect or undefined. However; I can not locate the configuration variable...
View ArticleInsert vertex on slab doesn't work when zooming - bug?
When you use the Insert Vertex on a slab, it works as desired. When you zoom before confirming the position of the new vertex, it doesn't. It used to work in V8i, but seems to be a bug in Connect.
View ArticleHow to Adjust Pattern Map - CMU Block Issues
Hello,I am using the Bentley AECOsim suite to model a new CMU building and I am having issues rendering the block in the correct size/placement location. The block is 8"x8"x16" and is modular per the...
View ArticleABD SS6 and OPM Models with DEM
Has anyone managed to get OPM models come through in DEM when referenced into an AECOsim model for mutli-discipline drawings?Thanks,
View ArticleNavisworks Exporter Keyin batchnwdout
I'm exporting our dgn files out to navisworks via the Exporter Plugin that is an mdl file through AECOsim.There is a keying available from the mdl batchnwdout that can take in a file path and file name...
View ArticleABD SS6 - View Backout After Extractions
Never had this before, but I have seen it in another SS6 build. If I run a few extractions in a file, all the views backout and the only way to restore is to restart the file. Has anyone else seem this...
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AECOsim IFC & COBie export error
I have the following errors when i try to export COBie spreadsheet using AECOsim building designer V8 selectseries 6. Any ideas?
View ArticleHow can I put 2d section symbols for ducting and piping symbols in AecoSim...
How can I put 2d section symbols for ducting and piping symbols in AecoSim when using dynamic views. I saw it when I model a wall in Architect. But when I create a duct. The hatch doesn't appear. Is...
View ArticleABD >> OBD
AECOsim Building Designer will now be OpenBuildings Designer...Hopefully, more than just a re-branding exercise?
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