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Change Catalog Item to item in other Catalog Type
I have several Catalog Types that all use the same commando (Place Slab).When placing a slab, these are all available, and within those, I can select a Catalog Item.However, when we want to change a...
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Hi,I am new user to AECOsim Building Designer connect edition,When I try to copy the Design file from C drive to another system, I am unable to open it It is showing "Workspaces are not exist".How to...
View ArticleCVE's: Automatic Update?
REFERENCE VISIBLEEDGES CVESYNCH AUTOMATICIs this the recommended setting? This will slow the opening of the file, but in theory allow Aecosim/Mstn to save the geometry cache and incrementally...
View ArticleUsing Create Grid models in AECOsim Connect
HiI'm running AECOsim connect edition and are playing with the grid system tool. I see there's a button for "create/update grid models". What is that really for? If I don't use it I still get my grid...
View ArticleMissing Textures on Elements
Hello Good ABD COmmunity (or OpenBuildings?)I'm here once again with a question that maybe one of you can answer.Why do I keep missing my textures on my materials? I usually fix this by formatting the...
View ArticleLogin twice error AECOsim/Projectwise
I have 2 files that asks me to login again when i try to open them. When i login again they close! Any idea?
View ArticleExport ducts and pipes to IFC without Isolation
Hi,I would like to export my model to IFC, but without isolation !Is there a possibilties to do that ? I don't a big experience with mapping ...thanks
View ArticleCreating Parametric BIM Objects
Hello Good ABD Community,So here I'm with a question that I wanted to know for years the answer,How on earth do you make your own parametric BIM components to load on a Dataset?Do you make them like...
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Removing invisible line in AECOsim Drawing extraction
Hi,Please can you anyone advise how to remove the redline which is crossing the element in below snippet. I wasn't able to find this line in the drawing or extraction file. Also have had check on view...
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AutoCAD Solids import, elements intersection
Hi,Is there any way to import into AECOsim AutoCAD 2017 solids and get smart solid ? I have copied some solids from the AutoCAD file used as a reference but I can't catch the rules how it is performed....
View ArticlePlace Railing Schedule V8i Ss6
How do we run a Schedule for Handrail using the place railing toolbar that gives the lineal meters.
View ArticleCan ABD CE extend the existing IFC definition? Like add a new IFC property?
If ABD CE allow to add an IFC property, how? Thanks!
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Schedules - negative volumes on columns
I noticed in my schedule, I have columns that have a negative volume:When looking at the buidling Element Info from these colums, it seems to be a positive value:When manipulating the column (even just...
View ArticleCurtain Walling Pre-installation discussion
Hello everyone. I am new here and this is my first thread.Actually, I have a commercial building in London and I wants curtains walling system of it to get an extraordinary and impressive look.Some...
View ArticleRecognize Zones with an IFC model with Energy Simulator
Hello good ABD community,I wanted to ask you guys if anyone knows how to import zones from an IFC file to ABD Energy Simulator?Is there a way to interoperate with IFC to do energy analysis.RegardsRafael
View Article"The tool is not supported in a managed workspace environment."
I get the following error when i try to open the symbol manager = "The tool is not supported in a managed workspace environment." The file is obviously electrical, registered and all other buttons...
View ArticleSolids in Microstation convert to AecoSIm Mechanical duct
I have a lot of models in Microstation in 3D. These are 3d solids for mechanical ducts. Is there a way to convert this 3d solids into real mechanical ducts. Because the sizes of the solids are real...
View ArticleSelect all specific catalog instance in model
Hello good ABD Community,I have a question that it sounds simple but I haven't figured it out yet.Is it posible to select all elements instance in one model?For example, lets say you have an specific...
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IFC Export with all available information including Name and ID
Hi,I am new in the AECOsim application. I have to export dgn file to IFC format and search some of blogs and discussion page for any settings to change or and process step by step.Whereas, some of them...
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Increasing the size of Screen menus
Hi Communities,Is there a way of increasing the available space in the a DGNlib for creating buttons? As you can see, I have tow buttons that have been cut off. I working on AECOsim SS6.Let me know if...
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