The 3D Model


The hallmark of Bentley's BIM Solution, OpenBuildings Designer, is the 3D modeling environment. OpenBuildings Designer allows you to design intuitively in 3D and then generate drawings, reports and schedules from the design model.

This playlist contains videos that will help you set up and navigate the 3D environment, model basic architectural and structural elements to create a small transportation station and finish with more advanced modeling for a glass and steel roof canopy.

0.1 - Welcome/ What You Should Know

This introductory video will outline what you will learn in this course; how to set up and navigate the 3D environment, model basic architectural and structural elements to create a small transportation station and finish with more advanced modeling for a glass and steel roof canopy.

https://youtu.be/ZJVERpJrQqc

https://youtu.be/9PSUqSBzryw

0.2 - Installing the Course Dataset

This video will explain how to install the course dataset, which you will need if you would like to work hands on as you follow the videos in this playlist. The course dataset can be downloaded from  the ‘Learning OpenBuildings Designer: Mastering the 3D Model’ Learning Path at Bentley LEARN SERVER.

In order to start a building model a designer must set up their design environment by creating a new WorkSet and design file from a template and seed file.

1.1 - Creating a New WorkSet and Model File

After watching this video you will know how to set up a WorkSet and building model so that you have the necessary tools and resources to work on your model.

https://youtu.be/1F2nEoRSScA

https://youtu.be/JXmuH38P_30

1.2 - Navigating the Ribbon Interface

OpenBuildings Designer uses a ribbon interface, it is organized to facilitate the BIM modeling workflow. In this video you will learn how to navigate the ribbon interface and find the tools needed to model quickly and effectively.

1.3 - Creating a Conceptual Model

Let's get started with some quick conceptual modeling so that you can interact with the interface and mouse. In this video you will create a block model of the station footprint.

https://youtu.be/ktkqQPgsZgU

https://youtu.be/ot9ynZDQ1CI

1.4 - View Groups and View Attributes

View Groups and View Attributes allow the designer to control the working views of the model. In this video you will arrange the view windows and create view groups so that you can navigate the model from multiple perspectives during the design process.

1.5 - Zoom, Fit, Rotate and Pan the View

In order to model efficiently you must be able to move in, out and around the model. In this video you will learn to quickly rotate, pan and zoom in an out of the view.

https://youtu.be/VCkhqdw4bj8

https://youtu.be/WyOUOv4z9qA

1.6 - AccuDraw Compass and Precision Input

Building models must be built precisely and AccuDraw is the tool used to input precision dimensions, slopes and angles. In this video you will learn to place elements in the model using AccuSnap and the AccuDraw compass.

1.7 - Level Display and Display Sets

While working on a 3D model it is often necessary to filter which elements are shown in the view. In this video you will learn to control which elements are displayed in each view using both level display and display sets.

https://youtu.be/fILbU01IPSg

Next topic: 3D Building Environment

Parent topic: Introductory Training for All Disciplines