Learning OpenBuildings Designer
3h 45mBeginner2021-05-24
Authors
Bentley Systems
Supporting the professionals who create the world’s infrastructure
Mary Chib
Architect, Learning Consultant at Bentley Systems
Course details
Discover OpenBuildings Designer, the BIM software for architects and professional building modelers. This introductory course focuses on 3D modeling in OpenBuildings Designer, teaching concepts through a fun example building: a transportation station. Though the building design is relatively simple, it has some unique design elements, including a custom platform roof canopy. Instructor Mary Chib teachers you how to set up your modeling environment and create models with basic structural, architectural, and interior elements: columns and footings, walls and windows, casework and furniture, and more. She also shows how to work with assemblies, create a custom profile, and view the drawings and schedules for your design.
Skills covered
OpenBuildings DesignerBentley SystemsArchitectural VisualizationVisualization and Real-TimeLearning
Concepts
Introduction
- Welcome to learning OpenBuildings Designer
- What you should know
- Installing the course dataset
The 3D Model
- Creating a new WorkSet and model file
- Navigating the ribbon interface
- Creating a conceptual model
- Viewing Groups and View Attributes
- Zoom, fit, rotate, and pan the view
- AccuDraw compass and precision input
- Level display and display sets
The 3D Building Environment
- Introduction
- Using floor planes
- Creating a building grid
- Working with site files
- Review the drawing and sheet views
Modeling Structural Elements
- Introduction
- Placing columns
- Placing footings
- Placing beams
- Placing wood joists by framing between
- Modifying structural elements
- Reviewing structural drawings
Modeling Architectural Elements
- Introduction
- Placing walls
- Placing a sloped roof
- Modifying walls
- Placing doors
- Placing windows
- Placing curtain wall
- Modifying curtain wall
- Reviewing architectrual drawings
Modeling Interior Elements
- Introduction
- Space layouts
- Placing architectural assemblies
- Interior openings
- Casework and trim
- Furniture and equipment
- Annotation and schedules
Advanced Modeling - The Roof Canopy
- Introduction
- Modeling the supporting plates
- Modeling tapered columns and beams
- Creating structural assemblies
- Framing the roof purlins
- Using shapes to create glass roof panels
- Creating the gutter profile
Conclusion
- Next steps