Update history​

Open BIM Water Equipment

Connection with Open BIM analysis applications

Two new buttons have been added to the BIMserver.center group in the toolbar. These allow users to directly connect to the necessary tools for carrying out the analysis of the installations involving sanitary equipment entered in the BIM model, as well as the relevant code checks.

  • CYPEPLUMBING Water Systems. Potable water supply installations.
  • CYPEPLUMBING Sanitary Systems. Wastewater and rainwater evacuation installations.

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.

Export DWG drawing to other disciplines

As of the 2020.a version, "Open BIM Water Equipment" exports the drawings that are generated in DWG format to the selected Open BIM project.

New requirements and warnings

New requirements and warnings have been included in the 2019.h version, which communicate between applications included in the Open BIM workflow.

  • Requirements
    • Between “Open BIM Water Equipment” and “CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms”
      Power outlets must be introduced near household appliances. More information.
  • Warnings
    • Between “CYPEDOC CTE HS 3” and “IFC Builder”
      In homes, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms and lounges must have exterior carpentry.

3D view of the equipment

A new view of the 3D elements is included. In previous versions, the view was carried out using a fixed image. Now, the view is carried out in 3D, which allows users to explore the different catalogue possibilities in a more dynamic way.

New elements: Sinks, dishwasher and washing machine

The 2019.f version of Open BIM Water Equipment allows users to introduce new types of elements:

  • Sinks
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Open BIM Water Equipment exports the new elements to the BIM model as it does with the rest of the elements that are available from previous versions. This way, programs that analyse and design wastewater evacuation installations (such as CYPEPLUMBING Sanitary Systems) or analyse and design drinking water supply installations (such as CYPEPLUMBING Water Systems) can read them and carry out their checks without having to introduce them again.

Element personalisation

The catalogue elements can be personalised. Users can configure:

  • The shape of the sink (round, square or rectangular)
  • The type of tap
  • The type of support of the sink (free, with a cabinet, or with a pedestal)

Larger elements catalogue

The number of elements included in the Open BIM Water Equipment catalogue has increase from 12 to 48 elements. This improves the adaptability possibilities to different types of spaces.

Increased program capacities

Open BIM Sanitary Equipment is now called Open BIM Water Equipment. This is due to the increased capacities of the program. Initially, the program was created to place bathroom equipment in the BIM model. Now, any type of equipment that requires a water connection in the building can be included: dishwashers, washing machines, kitchen sinks.

64-bit Version

As of the 2019.f version, CYPE programs (those downloaded from our website and those downloaded from the BIMserver.center platform) are compiled for 64-bit systems. The 64-bit compilation of CYPE software implies the use of the superior features of 64-bit processors and operating systems compared to those of 32 bits.

Please bear in mind that you must have a 64-bit operating system to be able to work with any 64-bit software.

In any case and as a temporary measure, the 2019.f version is available in 64 and 32 bits on the download area of our webpage. The programs that can be downloaded from the BIMserver.center platform are only available in 64 bits. If you have a 64-bit operating system, you can work with either the 64-bit and 32-bit version of our software, although we strongly recommend that you install the 64-bit CYPE software version.

You can see which operating system is installed on your computer by clicking on "Control panel > System".

Since 64-bit microprocessors began to be massively introduced into personal computers from 2003 and from the Windows XP version, Microsoft already offers the two versions of its operating systems (32 and 64 bits). We understand that almost all our users will have computers with 64-bit processors (x64) and 64-bit operating systems.

It could occur that a user may wish to work with a computer with a 64-bit processor but with a 32-bit operating system. It would be very strange if the computer had a 32-bit processor (x86 - computers over 15 years old). If any of these is your case, we advise you to talk to your hardware or software provider to update your situation as soon as possible. However, you can download the 32-bit version and work with CYPE programs that can be downloaded from our website until your situation is up-to-date.

Open BIM Sanitary Equipment (new program)

Open BIM Sanitary Equipment is a free tool developed to introduce sanitary equipment of bathrooms and toilets in the BIM model of the project: urinals, showers, bathtubs, washbasins and bidets.

Open BIM Sanitary Equipment exchanges information on the drains of the sanitary equipment with CYPEPLUMBING Sanitary Systems, which implies users save time by not having to introduce this data in the second program. This data can be exchanged thanks to the BIM model of the project that is located on the BIMserver.center platform.

The program provides a detailed list of the sanitary equipment elements of the project, and generates an IFC file with all the attached documents and a GLTF file with the 3D view of the elements that have been introduced. The IFC and GLTF files that have been generated are exported to the BIM model of the project located on the BIMserver.center platform.