Import i.dgn files from Revit into OpenBuildings or AECOsim
Hello,i'm trying to find out if it is possible to import i.dgn files from Revit 2018 into different versions of OpenBuildings and AECOsim.If so, are there problems such as interface problems or...
View ArticleIFC Export with Global Origin
Im trying to export an IFC from OpenBuildings which keeps the global origin that is set up in the DGN.The configuration command TFIFC_APPLY_GO should do this but its doesnt seem to work.Does anyone...
View ArticleEdit ifc files
Hello, it is possible to edit ifc files in AECOsim or Open Building Designer?If problems occur, can you tell me which ones?I need a detailed list of problems that might occur, like problems with...
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Ghost elements in AECOsim SS4
I am getting ghost elements displayed when I zoom out of my model.These elements do exist but are on frozen levels so should not display, and indeed they are not displayed when I zoom in.Please see 2...
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bolted (cut back) vs welded (to work point) stick lines
Hi thereplease see attached a snapshot of a 2D stick plan drawing, as shown all members are bolted so have an offset form each beam connection. what do you do if:1. one end of a beam is bolted and the...
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Re: Creating 2D Drawings
Hi All,I tried to make a 2D drawing, so i have my model then i created floor plans which i selected from all the floors i needed. After which, i noticed something odd i tried to go back to my original...
View ArticleOBD Update 5 - Sub grids not showing in plan
OBD Update 5 - grids on drawing model are showing up, however cut displays both parts of the building gridBuilding structure is skewed, there’s two orientations, lower grid is skewed and therefore...
View Articlegeneral modelling
Hi allI'm fairly new to Openbuildings connect version 5 and I was wondering what the general rule is with modelling, if you could provide feedback that would be great.is it best to model your steel...
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pointcloud attach .jpg texture file
i have a .pod pointcloud and recently upgraded the licence to open buildings. the point cloud has lost its associated jpg file containing the photogrammetry info
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Structural Rules
I am using OpenBuildings Designer CE update 5 (10.05.00.49), but I have also confirmed the below problem in the latest version.When applying structural rules to plan views I always have Delta TOS set...
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Duct End Capping
AECOsim Building Designer SS6. Version - 08.11.09.866Hi All,What specific AECOsim Mechanical tool will I use to achieve the duct end cap detail highlighted in the image below?Thank youregards
View ArticleCannot Input Values into Mechanical Instance Data
AECOsim Building Designer SS6. Version - 08.11.09.866Hi All,I have used the "rectangular duct" tool to model a simple duct. Meanwhile, I tried using the "modify selected component" command to change...
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Transparency Threshold Dynamic Views?
How do you set the transparency threshold in OBD CE U4?1. There is a setting in the Display Styles dialog, which only seems to work when the Threshold is set 100%. Anything else results in transparent...
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Transparency Threshold Dynamic Views?
How do you set the transparency threshold in OBD CE U4?1. There is a setting in the Display Styles dialog, which only seems to work when the Threshold is set 100%. Anything else results in transparent...
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OBD U4 View Attributes Elongation
Finding that the View Attributes dialog looses it completely and elongates itself over the whole monitor.Using desktop + laptop monitors. OBD is in the upper display (2)
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OBD U4 Dynamic Views + Fills
1. Set Forward View Filled Visible Edges. The window appears with blue fill. 2. Generate DV drawing - Dynamic3. Mstn generates DV and opens the Drawing model. Blue window fill is visible. Expected...
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OBD U4 Dynamic Views - View Flags
1. Generate DV in 3d model, Filled Visible Edges, Dynamic.2. Mstn opens up the Drawing model. And the blue 'fill' is there. So far, so good.3. Level On/Off works. Great!4. Fill View Flag works for...
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OBD CE U4 Dynamic Views - Transparent Glass Fill
1. Closest solution is to use Shaded Render Mode. The glazing fill was initially grey and not honouring the materiel settings. Toggling the Material Overiddes seemed to solve this. The Wall's...
View ArticleOpen Building Designer
Hi everybody,nny idea how much Open Building Designer costs? Does it work as an extension of Mstn?
View ArticleModelling technique of members (OBD version 5)
Hi allis there a specific way you should model members iecolumn - bottom to topbeams - left to rightas point 1 and point 2 ends will be determined or don't bother.personally I wasn't going to worry...
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