Product(s):	OpenBuildings Designer
	Version(s):	CONNECT Edition
	Area:	Accreditation
	Subarea:	Mechanical

Basic Mechanical Modeling with OpenBuildings Designer

The Bentley Accredited BIM Modeler: Basic Mechanical Modeling with OpenBuilidngs Designer is meant to validate a user’s knowledge, and use of fundamental BIM concepts and basic Open Buildings Designer mechanical tools use in a 3D informational modeling and drawing production workflow.

Users will need to complete project tasks to demonstrate their skills and abilities within a provided building project. Users will create a mechanical building model of a small commercial building using modeling tools for air handling units, ductwork, duct fittings, air terminals, and connections. In addition, they will generate drawing views and from the BIM model.

The following is a list of skills required to complete the required project tasks:

Building Tools

• Placing equipment
• Placing main ductwork
• Placing duct branches
• Placing grilles and diffusers
• Placing device hook-ups

Referencing

• Attaching references
• Creating a federated building model

Drawing composition

• Creating Dynamic Views, drawings, and sheets
• Working with drawing and sheet models
• Working with Drawing Boundaries
• Using the Sheet Index
• Using Annotation tools and Annotation Scale

Basic concepts

• Mouse operations
• AccuDraw
• Precision input
• Snapping
• Element selection
• Navigating with Explorer

Printing and Publishing

• Print settings
• PDF output
• Print Organizer
• Publishing an i-Model

OnDemand Training

For more information please review the OnDemand training on the Bentley Learn Server:

• QuickStart for OpenBuildings Designer: Mechanical BIM Modeler Accreditation Learning Path