Forum Post: RE: Poll: Should imported IFC2x3 be editable even if only partially?
AecoSim still has both methods when working with ifc files, the "old" ifc import, and the newer file - open ifc. While we now use the newer open ifc file in 10 out of 10 times, the older method has...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: SS5 - no change regarding IFC import geometry problems
Just as an supplemental information, I am using the file - open ifc method. I also tried the old file - import method, and this one leads to completly different results. Had to doublecheck that I was...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: IFC import / everything on default level
I get different results - correct levels but everything is a cell. Save as a .dgn and I still can't edit anything. Rob
View ArticleForum Post: RE: IFC import / everything on default level
Okay, just opened your model from File:Open and it came in with the slab in a level ifcSlab and the walls in ifcWalls. No datagroup data attached - they are opened as cells.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: IFC import / everything on default level
Thanks a lot, the screenshot shows clearly that yours is correct, mine (below) is not. So what is causing this behaviour? Anyone from Bentley who can help out? As I don't know which settings influence...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: DV levels
In the UK 'Cut' and 'Fwd' are optional additions to the non-mandatory Description field for level naming specified in BS 1192, described in the AEC(UK) Level Naming protocol. They have never been...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: DV levels
Marc Thomas Some major users have already eliminated the Fwd and Cut levels from their datasets. How would an ordinary user do that, without riusking havoc?
View ArticleForum Post: RE: DV levels
Hi Tom, I'm looking into that, we have a discussion in progress about the GB Dataset. No timescales or promises at this moment but it's high on my agenda.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: DV levels
Sounds gd. Was hoping to make EcoBuild and After Hours tomorrow but once again no - done my back in.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: DV levels
SB11 originates in the nineties, not sure where, why and how. But obviously with the programs and workflows of that time. If you limit yourself to DV and black and white pdf output you can surely do...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Wall Penetration Interacting with Slab
Mark, The cross is on FrontElev Segment which is going to create these elements as construction. Same with elements on Plan2d. In order for elements to be primary elements they need to be on segment...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: DV levels
Thomas Voghera But I am not sure I want everything always look the same in my forward views. And we need to exchange files with others. The exchange question only comes up in workflows where editable...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Schedule Options Won't Save Changes - SS5 RC
John are you changing the format through the Settings menu or through the right-click options?
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Exporting to dwg - Stair issue
I'm glad to hear that worked for you. So... even with the correct value you're still getting incorrect results when saving to DWG?
View ArticleForum Post: RE: 3d-pdf slow to create
Thomas, I would recommend asking about that variable on the Plotting forum since there's a better chance of finding that information.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Strange View Issue With SS5 RC
Hmmm.. that's odd. Has anyone else using the Ss5 RC come across anything similar?
View ArticleForum Post: RE: AECOsim Building Designer V8i (SELECTseries 5), Release...
I don't see any cross-posting in this particular case since this thread is really only asking about MicroStation updates. However, with that said, as Jan pointed out the information was already...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Bottom Of Steel - ABD 593
Yep, that was it. Thanks Steve. Now, can you get it so it's relative to a floor elevation or is it only an absolute elevation? I know I couldn't get the ductwork one to be relative. John
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