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Aecosim Building Designer - V8i - SS6 - Reported Volumes
When reporting data from some objects, in this case they are piles, the reported volume in the structural attributes and the measured volume both report different numbers. Has anyone else experienced...
View Articlerevit idgn exporter - settings
I am attempting to export models from revit with imodel exporter. The models export well, however, they are assigned a GCS ( Azimuth Equal Area ) which I am unable to change. Is there any way to...
View ArticleReinstalling or updating aecosim after Creating new library or compound cell...
In Aecosim, I am creating new library or compound cell manager by importing files from 3Ds Max & Sketch up. If any updates or reinstallationof the aecosim software is done, Will the new library...
View ArticleAttaching Global Unique Identifiers (GUID) to objects
HiI am adding instance data to my 3d modelled objects in AECOsim Building Designer (Structural). The objects are modelled by me and are not AECOsim objects from its library.I have a few objects in my...
View ArticleImporting a STAAD PRO *.STD file into AECOsin Building Designer CE update 4
From Backstage > File > Import > Structural > STAAD ImportBrowse to .std fileTick Use Mapping FileBrowse to str2stdUK.txtTick VerifySelect ImportIt runs a little then I get "Error Reading...
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OBD Update 5 is unable to 'Export All Instances to Excel'?
Curiously OBD update 5 is unable to export all instances of Schedules to Excel, even after fresh re-installation, while update 3 & 2 performs the same task with ease. See attached images. One step...
View ArticleUnable to attach DWG files into AECOsim model from PW
Folks,I am unable to attach the DWG Files into AECOsim model and this model is located in ProjectWise. But the same time, if the model is from local I could attach, its weird. Please someone could you...
View ArticleSend Element information of selected objects to Excel, using VBA.
Hello!I need to send Element information of selected objects (coordinates Start and End points) to the sertain List of Excel. How can I do it using VBA?Many thanks to all for your ideas!Artem
View ArticleImporting 3D model & adding or creating new catalog Item
I am importing a 3D model from sketch up . I want to add or create a new catalog for that particular item . For example Architctural option we have place wall, place slab etc. Similarly I want to...
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Catalog Items file not found in local drive which I have stored through...
When I am creating new catalog as new definition out side the dataset workspace,I am able to find the file when I am going to "select library source file" but If i search through local drive CI am not...
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STFLinearmember to datagroup name: Beams: Steel
Hello everyone! I use ABD V8I. And i can model a lot of beams using STFLineraMember from STFCom library. Using this code below. Function CreateAMember(a As Long, b As Long, c As Long, d As Long, e As...
View ArticleWhat is the best way to automate dimensioning of Section cuts using an...
We are looking to either create a workflow or setup the platform to if possible automatically create dimensions of section cuts from an AECOsim model.Its been a while since i last rummaged around in...
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Web root radius not showing
Beams placed earlier have root radius showing.Beam placed now do not.Searched and searched . . . . . fed up now!
View ArticleUpdate 6 for Openbuilding Designer
Just wondering when the new Update 6 for OpenBuilding Designer is due to be released ?
View ArticleTo Model Post - Tension in AECOsim
Folks,I have been asked to model the Post-Tension in the bridge model. Could you advice how to make this in the model?Appreciate any quickest response. Thanks.RegardsBalaji
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Unwanted lines in Cached View
Please see two examples below of a dynamic view the first on the left is at "Dynamic" this produces the view exactly as I want it, the second image the view has been changed to "Cashed" where I now see...
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OBD IFC Import Error - File Path Too Long
Realy!!!! In this day and age.N:\23_AssetP&S\Asset Projects\ProjectWIP\40816_BHP_Nickel West NiSO4\2.0 Procurement\2.08 Subcontractors\411 - Structural Steel\007_SD Deliverables\3DE IFC...
View ArticleCan OBD open API for external parties to build application?
My company is using BIMcollab, VRcollab, CubiCost, Fuzor, Ideate etc. which were built around Revit, Sketchup etc but no OBD.These application are useful (e.g. BIMcollab for managed issue...
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Print Attributes
Hi, Could someone please tell me what this option is..? and how to enable it..?Thanks,Balkrishna
View ArticleProfiles are not running properly in Place Profile from AECOsim
Folks, I am desperately creating a Deck profile using ".cel" and placed in 'Place Profile' from AECOsim. However the profile runs properly to the path/profile but the cut (vertical surface) in plan...
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