What's New Highlights for Update 4.2 (v10.04.02.xx)

• Integrated MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 17.2
  • OpenBuildings Speedikon CONNECT Edition Update 4.2 includes the full MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 17.2 functionality except for the Technology Preview Features. More information on the new functionality in MicroStation CONNECT Edition can be found in the OpenBuildings Speedikon Help and Readme.
• Fixes In
  • IFC Export
  • Drawing Module - Insert DGN file and more
  • Section/Elevation Module - Compute Interior Elevation
• Security Improvements
  • This release also includes the latest Speedikon and MicroStation security improvements. The details will be found on our advisory page website located on our Trust Center website under Security > Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) Program.
• ProjectWise CONNECT Edition Support
  • OpenBuildings Speedikon CONNECT Edition Update 4.2 is compatible with ProjectWise CONNECT Edition Update 3.4 and Update 4. ProjectWise CONNECT Edition Update 4 is not yet released. You will find more information here.

What's New Highlights for Update 4.1 (v10.04.01.xx)

• Integrated MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 17.1
  • The default level present in every dgn-file is now called "Default" in the German version and is no longer "Standard." Due to this change, elements on these levels are also displayed in the drawing module.
• Clash Detection Included for Free
  
  
  
  • Clash detection is now included for free in OpenBuildings Speedikon.
  • With clash detection, you can easily identify and view conflicts between components of different disciplines. The ability to identify and resolve clashes at the design stage helps avoid costly changes and errors and reduces construction costs.
  • You can interactively and graphically review, annotate, mark clashes and assign conflicts for rework. Clash results can be grouped and exported to a GPS system or Excel spreadsheet.
  • You start clash detection using the corresponding command in the Data/Reports tab of the Speedikon Floor Plan, Section/Elevation, Speedikon Drawing, and 3D Construction workflows or from the Collaborate tab in all other workflows.

What's New Highlights for Update 4 (v10.04.00.xx)

• Windows 11 Support
  • OpenBuildings Speedikon CONNECT Edition Update 4 supports both Windows 11 and Windows 10. You can find more information in the Readme under Installation Requirements
• Batch Calculation Improvements
  • Batch calculation of section/elevations and drawings now supports WorkSpace/WorkSet settings.
  • The maximum path length has been enlarged from 128 to 512 characters.
• Deprecated Features
  • The Internet Explorer plug-in in Speedikon Project Manager has been removed. Internet links in the Project Manager can now be displayed externally by the standard browser, e.g., Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
  • STAAD import and export - The STAAD import and export functionalities are no longer supported.
  • The Speedikon reference of type 'Design file' is no longer supported by Speedikon on ProjectWise. Please use the MicroStation reference command instead.
  • The file formats *.tif and *.wmf are no longer supported for the project logo in the project manager. The formats *.bmp, *.jpg, *.gif are still available.

Installation + Configuration:

If you have OpenBuildings Speedikon already installed on your computer, you can incrementally download and install OpenBuildings Speedikon, Update 4.2 from the CONNECTION Client. It will update any earlier version of OpenBuildings Speedikon. Sign in to the CONNECTION Client to view and apply your application updates. If needed, please refer to the CONNECTION Client help for more information on installing the update.

Please follow these steps to download OpenBuildings Speedikon CONNECT Edition Update 4.2. If you go directly to Software Downloads, you will be right at point 5:

1. Sign in to bentley.com
2. At the top of the page, click SUPPORT.
3. Click Download Software and log in.
4. On the "Software Downloads" page, search for "OpenBuildings Speedikon" and select Update 4.2.

5. Select the language, click Apply, and then click Download to download the software.

Software Downloads can also be accessed through the desktop CONNECTION Client. Open the CONNECTION Client from the system tray and click CONNECT Center. Scroll down to the "My Services" section and click Software Downloads tile.

The OpenBuildings Speedikon installer includes Bentley LumenRT Designer CONNECT Edition Update 14 as a companion application. You can use this product free of charge. With LumenRT Designer, you can quickly and easily create compelling visualizations.

As a Bentley Systems user with an active Speedikon license agreement, you have a license for OpenBuildings Designer that also includes an OpenBuildings Speedikon license as a "child." Simply install the latest OpenBuildings Designer from Software Downloads. Select your desired language and click Apply. You can easily update an older installed version.

Licensing

OpenBuildings Speedikon CONNECT Edition uses SES licensing via the CONNECTION client. Further information can be found in the Speedikon FAQ and here.

The OpenBuildings Speedikon released versions list provides an overview with links and information about the release date, supported ProjectWise versions and operating systems, help and readme files, and much more.