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Links to the CYPE website in the apps help menu

In version 2025.c, new options have been added to the "Help" menu of all CYPE apps, providing direct links to key resources on the CYPE website. These options make it easier to access to useful information and Technical Support, improving the overall experience of using the program.

The new options are the following:

Technical support: This link provides information on the different ways of contacting the CYPE Technical Support team to clarify any queries, obtain customised assistance and solve any problem related to the apps.
User community: This option provides access to the CYPE user community, where users can share experiences, ask questions and discuss solutions with other professionals using the same tools. This community encourages the exchange of knowledge and best practices, helping to make the most of the program's features.
Learning resources: This link leads to a collection of learning resources, such as tutorials, manuals, videos and articles, designed to help you understand and use CYPE apps more efficiently. These materials are designed for all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced users, and are an excellent source of information to expand skills and technical knowledge.

These new additions make it easier to access information and provide the necessary support to improve the users' experience with the apps and to encourage professional development.

Defining the maximum number of decimal places

In version 2025.c, an option has been added to configure the display of significant decimals in the "Bill of quantities" tab in the apps. This new feature is used to adapt the level of numerical precision to the specific needs of each project, providing greater flexibility in the presentation of the data.

To define this configuration, a drop-down menu has been added in the "General parameters" > "Decimals" section, next to the number of decimals in each field, with the following options:

Exact number of decimals. Displays all decimals, regardless of whether they are significant figures or not. This option, which is the one used in previous versions, is kept as the default for new projects.
Maximum number of decimals. Limits the display to significant figures, up to a user-specified maximum number of decimal places. This option allows for better control of the accuracy of the data, which simplifies the presentation of the information.

This configuration is compatible with the FIEBDC-3 (.bc3) standard, to ensure that adjustments made to the number of decimal places can be read and exported correctly by the data exchange tools available in the app.

Transparent preview in dockable windows

In version 2025.c, the preview for moving dockable windows within the apps has been improved. Now, when dragging a dockable window, the preview of its docked position is displayed transparently, allowing a clearer view of the underlying work area.

This new feature makes it easy to find the optimal location for each dockable window without obstructing important elements or losing sight of relevant project information. It also provides a smoother and more modern visual experience, aligned with best practices in user interface design.

Improved management of DXF and DWG templates

Version 2025.c of the CYPE apps includes the following improvements in the management of DXF and DWG file templates:

Reading DXF/DWG files with updated version
As of version 2025.c, CYPE apps can read DXF/DWG files up to AutoCAD® version 2025.

Improved template preview
Advanced graphic management has been implemented in the template selection and transformation panels to optimise the template drawing preview window and facilitate the movement of the drawing from this panel.

Simultaneous transformations on the template
The application of the following transformations on an imported template has been improved:
- Selecting the visible area of the template
- Changing the coordinate origin of a template
- Adjusting the scale of a template

Changes to the apps available in CYPE Menu

The following modifications have been made to the apps available in the CYPE Menu:

New apps

Now, in addition to the apps that are translated into the installation language of the CYPE Menu, there are also apps available in English.

Deleted apps

CYPEPLUMBING Solar Systems. Integrated in CYPEPLUMBING.
CYPETEL Schematics. Replaced by CYPETEL.
CYPELEC Grounding IEC and CYPELEC Grounding IEEE. Integrated into CYPELEC and CYPELEC Distribution.

"Rule of measurement" description

In Open BIM Quantities version 2025.c, a new field called "Description" has been added to the edit window of a "Set of measurement rules". This additional field is used to provide more extensive and specific details about the content, purpose or use of each measurement rule.

With this new feature, users can add relevant contextual information that is not limited by the name field, which can be shorter and less descriptive. The inclusion of this field makes it easier to understand and manage rules of measurement, especially in complex projects with multiple rules. Now, the specifics of each rule can be more fully documented, improving communication between team members and reducing the risk of errors or misunderstandings. This improvement also helps to standardise measurement practices and maintain a more organised and consistent database.

Adapting the Malaysian Standard Method of Measurement for Building Works (SMM2)

In Open BIM Quantities version 2025.c, the "Malaysian Standard Method of Measurement for Building Works (SMM2)" has been partially adapted to transform the standard into a set of measurement rules to make it easier to create bills of quantities for Malaysia.

The new feature is materialised with the incorporation of a new cost database and a new set of measurement rules, both with the same name, "Malaysia - SMM2". The cost database can be accessed via the "Cost databased" option and the set of rules can be accessed via the "Sets of measurement rules" option.

The cost database contains unclassified and unpriced items, with the items sorted following the section and sub-section criteria that are normally followed in Malaysian bills of quantities. The cost database allows users to assign items to the quantity criteria they consider, in this case, the set of rules has been created for Malaysia, to transform the data contained in the elements or components of a BIM model into items.

The app includes the tools needed to adapt the bill of quantities report documents to the format and style used in Malaysian bills of quantities.

Below is a list of the sections in the standard that have been included in this new feature:

A General Rules

B Preliminaries

Preliminaries particulars
Contract
Works, goods and materials by others
General facilities and obligations
Contingencies

C Demolition

Generally

D Excavation and Earthwork

Generally
Site preparation
Excavation
Earthwork support
Disposal of water
Disposal of excavated material
Filling

F Concrete Work

In-situ concrete
Formwork
Precast concrete
Composite construction
Hollow-block suspended construction
Prestressed concrete work

G Brickwork and Blockwork

Generally
Brickwork
Brick facework
Brickwork in connection with boilens
Blockwork
Damp-proof courses

"Assign work section code" option when updating the items in the rules of measurement

In version 2025.b, the “Sets of measurement rules” window includes a new option when using the ”Assign all” feature for a “Cost database”.

Users can now indicate whether they want to assign the cost database work section codes to the concepts of the rules of measurement.

When clicking the “Assign all” button, a window with the “Assign work section code” option appears. If this option is unchecked, the original work section codes from the set of measurement rules will be retained instead of assigning the new codes from the cost database.

This tool increases flexibility and control over the organisation and structure of work sections in projects, allowing users to maintain their own coding or adopt the cost database's coding according to their needs.

Error warnings in the formulas of the "Quantities of the BIM model" tab

As of version 2025.b, Open BIM Quantities includes an automatic check of the syntax of the formulas used in the definition of the "Items" of a "Rule of measurement".

This check is carried out both in the configuration window of a "Set of measurement rules" and in the "Entities" tree of the "Quantities of the BIM model" tab.

If a problem is detected in the syntax of a formula, the application displays a warning detailing the type of error.

This feature helps to quickly identify and correct errors in formulas, ensuring accuracy and consistency in BIM model quantity calculations.

"Exists" condition in the rules of measurement

The “exists” condition has been added to the “Selection” setting of a “Rule of measurement”. By using this condition, only the “Parameter” is checked to ensure that it exists in the BIM model, without checking the content of the field.

Unlike the other available conditions, there is no need to indicate an associated “Value” when selecting “exists”.

Update notification available

As of version 2025.b, applications now display a warning message in their initial window when a new update is available. This message provides information about the "installed version" and the "available version", together with a direct link to the Store page of the BIMserver.center web platform.

Clicking on the “Upgrade to the latest version” button automatically starts the download and installation process of the application. This feature ensures that the most current version of the program is always being used, thus benefiting from the latest improvements.

This method replaces the automatic notification and update process of a new version in the BIMserver.center programs available in previous versions.

Visibility of the "Price" and "Amount" columns

As of version 2025.b, Open BIM Quantities allows users to set the visibility of the “Price” and ”Amount” columns in several windows, including the ”Bill of quantities” table, the ”Project database” and the ”Cost databases”.

This configuration is done from the "Columns" option of the "Visualisation" group in the toolbar. Users can choose to hide or show these columns according to their needs, resulting in a more personalised interface focused on the relevant information for each type of project.

This feature is particularly useful for bills of quantities without prices.

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