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Status Will not implement
Workspace SYNCHRO 4D Pro
Categories Import/Export
Created by Ohsung Kwan
Created on Feb 22, 2021

Plugin for OpenBuildings Designer

I have contractors who doesn't have MicroStation CE, but only have OBD CE. So it will be good to have a 'plugin for OBD'

  • ADMIN RESPONSE
    Mar 29, 2021

    If you are using SYNCHRO 4D Pro version 6.2 you may import iModel snapshots (.bim) generated using the iModel snapshot tool: Create a snapshot iModel

    If you are using SYNCHRO 4D Pro version 6.3, you may either import iModel snapshots or use instant-on iModel Connections through SYNCHRO Control to generate an iModel from OBD and other modeling tools. For more information see:
    Collaborating on a cloud-hosted 4D project
    SYNCHRO 4D Pro Importers vs iModel Connections

    Older versions may import i.dgn files directly if they do not have access to the MicroStation plugin

  • Kate Hester
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    Mar 30, 2021

    Thanks for your feedback. We will keep it in mind.

    I'm not sure if it fits your workflow or not, but the iModel snapshot tool that generates .bim files is a desktop tool, not cloud, and can be imported to 4D Pro in a private local .sp project


  • Ohsung Kwan
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    Mar 29, 2021

    I don't understand this at all... Bentley has created and owned i.dgn/.imodel 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, then .bim file.... i.dgn file never worked properly, but asking to use iTwin???? where is desktop solution????


    Bentley - Please support all features on desktop first then cloud!!!!!