Module 1 - Base Model Creation
Description
This module contains exercises for setting up the Floor and Grid System used with the 3D modeling environment in OpenBuildings Designer.
Objectives:
- Learn how to use the Floor Selector
- Learn how to use the Floor Manager
- Discover ways to set up the Building Grid System
- Discover Grid Display Options
Before attempting to open or create DGN files users should make sure the following is in place:
- CTDOT users should have the CTDOT CONNECT DDE synced through SharePoint with the COMPASS Project Synced along with the CAD Configuration follow Module 3 - CTDOT Employee DDE Sync.
- Consultants should have one of the following set up: Module 1 - Consultant DDE Install or Module 2 - Consultant DDE Sync.
1. Log on to the CONNECTION Client. Bentley CONNECT licensing requires users to log into their Bentley account to secure a software license. CTDOT users should log in using your CTDOT email address and Bentley password. If you do not see the dialog box, select the ˄ icon on the bottom Windows Screen. Click on the Connection Client Icon and select Open.
2. Access OpenRoads through Accounting or the Customized Icon following Volume 1 - M.6.1 Accessing the Application.
3. Ensure you are using the Custom Configuration. Then, using the small drop-down arrows, select the Workspace CT_Workspace as well as the correct WorkSet and Role.
4. Select the New File Icon. In the New dialog box browse to the one of the Facilities folders:
- F_Arch/Base_Models
- F_Civil/Base_Models
- F_Elect/Base_Models
- F_Mech/Base_Models
- F_Struct/Base_Models
5. The Seed file should be set to …CT_Configuration\Organization\Seed\Buildings\Seed3D - CT BuildingsDesign.dgn. This can be changed to a 2D seed by selecting the Browse button and selecting the Seed2D - CT BuildingsDesign.dgn file in the same directory.
6. In the File name field enter a name for your file using the CTDOT File Naming structure. Example: SB_CB_1234_1234_BuildingDescription.dgn
7. Select Save and the new file will open.
8. To set up your Interface follow the steps in Volume 1 - Module 6.2 Setting up the Interface.
9. Select Save Settings.
10. Select the OpenBuildings and the CTDOT Workflows to become familiar with the interface and ribbon.
