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Map Itemtype Properties to DG Definitions

Itemtype can read lot of properties of an element using expressions however DG System can only read certain properties. It would be great to have a link between Itemtype or EC Schema properties and DG Prporties so user can map some of the properti...
over 2 years ago in OpenBuildings Designer / General 1 Future consideration

Add the CAD/BIM Centers USACE BIM Object Library (UBOL) to Component Center

This would make using generic components in Government designs easier to get to.
5 months ago in OpenBuildings Designer / General 0 Needs review

Allow the defintion of Inclined Floor Planes

Many users (CrossRail, TFL) working on stations would like to be able to define a "floor" that is inclined for use cases such as tunnels and ramps between platforms etc.
almost 5 years ago in OpenBuildings Designer / Architectural 3 Planned

Mstn Parametric Solids Variables in DGS

When the DGS be able to interact with the variables that come with and drive Functional Cells? Link to discussion five years ago
over 2 years ago in OpenBuildings Designer / General 2 Future consideration

Penetrations: User-defined Penetration Object

The Penetration Object geometry should be replaced by a Parametric Cell, which the user can modify to suit project needs, additional elements etc. Penetrations require a lot of additional construction elements like sleeves, boarding, supports / li...
about 2 years ago in OpenBuildings Designer / General 1 Future consideration

Add an option to create Sub Assemblies

In OBD there is an option to create Assemblies. This is the form of a Cell. Once placed the cell contents no longer cells but are individual elements i.e. a wall, these are also visible in the schedules tools. this is a great function to have. How...
5 months ago in OpenBuildings Designer / Architectural 1 Needs review

Improve DWG Export

Currently when exporting drawing models to DWG it appears as if the OBD-specific geometry is completely ignored. What I mean is that the entire represantation based on F/P assignment is not respected in the DWG file. I would expect the DWG file to...
almost 2 years ago in OpenBuildings Designer / General 3 Needs review

Add option to include or not Pro Structure during installation

Can you add an option to include or not 'Pro Structures' during the installation process.
6 months ago in OpenBuildings Designer / General 3 Will not implement

Need the ability to create Vertical Louvres in a curtain wall

Currently there is no option to create a vertical louvre in a curtain wall, it is limited to horizontal only. Please can we add this Ian
6 months ago in OpenBuildings Designer / Architectural 1 Planned

Add curve to Curtain wall

The current Curtain Wall tool in OBD10 doesn't allow you to create a Curtain wall that contains a curve or a complex shape. With the new style buildings that are being designed, there are very few buildings that do not have some sort of curved roo...
over 1 year ago in OpenBuildings Designer / Architectural 1 Future consideration