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

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome to learning OpenBuildings Designer
02 - What you should know
03 - Installing the course dataset

1. The 3D Model

04 - Creating a new WorkSet and model file
05 - Navigating the ribbon interface
06 - Creating a conceptual model
07 - Viewing Groups and View Attributes
08 - Zoom, fit, rotate, and pan the view
09 - AccuDraw compass and precision input
10 - Level display and display sets

2. The 3D Building Environment

11 - Introduction
12 - Using floor planes
13 - Creating a building grid
14 - Working with site files
15 - Review the drawing and sheet views

3. Modeling Structural Elements

16 - Introduction
17 - Placing columns
18 - Placing footings
19 - Placing beams
20 - Placing wood joists by framing between
21 - Modifying structural elements
22 - Reviewing structural drawings

4. Modeling Architectural Elements

23 - Introduction
24 - Placing walls
25 - Placing a sloped roof
26 - Modifying walls
27 - Placing doors
28 - Placing windows
29 - Placing curtain wall
30 - Modifying curtain wall
31 - Reviewing architectrual drawings

5. Modeling Interior Elements

32 - Introduction
33 - Space layouts
34 - Placing architectural assemblies
35 - Interior openings
36 - Casework and trim
37 - Furniture and equipment
38 - Annotation and schedules

6. Advanced Modeling - The Roof Canopy

39 - Introduction
40 - Modeling the supporting plates
41 - Modeling tapered columns and beams
42 - Creating structural assemblies
43 - Framing the roof purlins
44 - Using shapes to create glass roof panels
45 - Creating the gutter profile

Conclusion

46 - Next steps