Update history

Open BIM Analytical Model

General improvements

Version 2021.g of CYPE’s programs is a closing version of the 2021 version.

As well as the new features and improvements expressly indicated in each version of CYPE software, process optimisation involving internal updates for all our programs is normally included. In each revision, all programs are systematically checked and changes are made to improve their performance, therefore, we recommend that our users (in this case those of v.2021) always update their version to the latest one, regardless of the country for which they are using CYPE software or the language in which it is installed.

Published on 31/05/2021
2021.g

Object snaps in the "Measure" tool

As of version 2021.f, the "Measure" tool available in the "Edit" group of the application's toolbar allows users to apply the object snap of the model’s components. This way, a higher degree of precision can be obtained for measurements when they are carried out in relation to the position of the 3D elements in the Open BIM Analytical Model work area.

Open BIM Analytical Model

Published on 10/05/2021
2021.f

Editing project north

As of version 2021.f, Open BIM Analytical Model allows users to edit the northern direction of the analysis model. To modify its value, an "Options" button has been added to the application's toolbar where users can specify the model’s orientation. If there is already a physical model in the linked BIMserver.centre project, Open BIM Analytical Model can read the value of this model’s orientation, if it has been defined. The angle describing the orientation corresponds to the offset between the Y-axis direction of the scene and the north, in an anti-clockwise direction.

The north direction is shown in the bottom left margin of the work area corresponding to the floor views that have been defined for the Open BIM Analytical Model project.

Open BIM Analytical Model

Published on 10/05/2021
2021.f

Improved precision in the algorithm for automatically generating analytical models

There has been an improvement in the algorithm for automatically generating analytical models mainly in the following areas:

The problem that prevented updating the properties of the analytical model's spaces (surface area, volume...) when they were modified in the physical model has been corrected.
An improvement has been made to the process of detecting surfaces in the analytical model using the physical model's spaces and constructive elements.
An improvement has been made for linking analytical model surfaces generated with the same properties.

Open BIM Analytical Model

Published on 10/05/2021
2021.f

Improved object snaps in spaces

There has been an improvement for object snaps in volumes matching the spaces of the physical model. In previous versions, some points in spaces containing complex 3D geometries could not be snapped correctly when entering analytical model elements such as surfaces or edges.

Open BIM Analytical Model

Published on 10/05/2021
2021.f

Outside reveal depths of doors and windows

The "Outside reveal depth" field has been added for defining surfaces in the analytical model for opening elements such as doors and windows. This amount can be used by thermal simulation applications.

The outside reveal depth of the door or window is entered from the external surface of the construction element.

Open BIM Analytical Model

Published on 10/05/2021
2021.f

Improved accuracy of the algorithm for the automatic generation of the analytical model

The algorithm that automatically determines the analytical model of the building from the architectural model has been improved. Amongst the adjustments that have been carried out, the level of precision in the detection of surfaces in small rooms has been increased and the analysis of shading elements with complex geometries has been improved.

This optimisation represents an increase in the quality of the information that CYPE's Open BIM applications for thermal and acoustic analysis can read.

Open BIM Analytical Model

Published on 25/11/2020
2021.c

View the shading elements of the physical model

The element groups "Own shadows" and "Remote shadows" of the physical model have been added to the object snap options of the application. This way, it is now possible to view and snap to them in order to define their derived surfaces in the analytical model of the building.

Open BIM Analytical Model

Published on 25/11/2020
2021.c

View the spaces of the physical model

The "Spaces" of the physical model have been added to the object snap options of the application. This way, it is now possible to view and snap to the 3D outlines of architectural spaces in order to define their surfaces and derived edges in the analytical model of the building. It should be noted that the surfaces that make up the outline are used by the automatic generation process of the analytical model. Consequently, thanks to this implementation, users can verify that they are defined correctly before executing the task.

Open BIM Analytical Model

Published on 25/11/2020
2021.c

"Delete opening" tool

The option "Delete opening" has been added within the "Elements" group of the application toolbar. Thanks to this new tool, it is now possible, to eliminate openings that are associated with surfaces of the analytical model, graphically on the work area. In previous versions, the only alternative was to delete the openings by manually editing the BIM model of the project (Project> BIM Model).

Open BIM Analytical Model

Published on 25/11/2020
2021.c

Assign shading elements to the components of the physical model

As of the 2021.c version, using the "Edit template" tool, users can modify the typology of a component of the physical model in order to indicate whether it acts as "Own shadow" or "Remote shadow". This is especially important when executing the automatic generation process of the analytical model since it needs to know which elements produce shading in order to include their derived surfaces in the shading group.