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'''GenerativeComponents''' is parametric [[Engineering:Computer-aided design|CAD]]  software developed by Bentley Systems, was first introduced in 2003, became increasingly used in practice (especially by the [[Place:London|London]] architectural community) by early 2005,<ref>[http://www.aecmag.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=73 AEC Magazine January 2005]</ref> and was commercially released<ref>[http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Corporate/News/News+Archive/2007/Quarter+4/Generative+Design.htm Generative Components Commercial release notice]</ref> in November 2007.  GenerativeComponents has a strong traditional base of users in academia and at technologically advanced design firms.<ref>[http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/080318smartgeometry.asp Architectural Record online, March 2008]</ref>  GenerativeComponents is often referred to by the nickname of 'GC'.  GC epitomizes the quest to bring parametric modeling capabilities of 3D [[Solid modeling|solid modeling]] into architectural design, seeking to provide greater fluidity and fluency than mechanical 3D solid modeling.<ref name="AEC Weekly news magazine">[http://www10.aeccafe.com/nbc/articles/view_article.php?articleid=478597&page_no=1 AEC Weekly news magazine]</ref>
'''GenerativeComponents''' is parametric [[Engineering:Computer-aided design|CAD]]  software developed by [[Company:Bentley Systems|Bentley Systems]], was first introduced in 2003, became increasingly used in practice (especially by the [[Place:London|London]] architectural community) by early 2005,<ref>[http://www.aecmag.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=73 AEC Magazine January 2005]</ref> and was commercially released<ref>[http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Corporate/News/News+Archive/2007/Quarter+4/Generative+Design.htm Generative Components Commercial release notice]</ref> in November 2007.  GenerativeComponents has a strong traditional base of users in academia and at technologically advanced design firms.<ref>[http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/080318smartgeometry.asp Architectural Record online, March 2008]</ref>  GenerativeComponents is often referred to by the nickname of 'GC'.  GC epitomizes the quest to bring parametric modeling capabilities of 3D [[Solid modeling|solid modeling]] into architectural design, seeking to provide greater fluidity and fluency than mechanical 3D solid modeling.<ref name="AEC Weekly news magazine">[http://www10.aeccafe.com/nbc/articles/view_article.php?articleid=478597&page_no=1 AEC Weekly news magazine]</ref>
 
Users can interact with the software by either dynamically modeling and directly manipulating geometry, or by applying rules and capturing relationships among model elements, or by defining complex forms and systems through concisely expressed algorithms.
Users can interact with the software by either dynamically modeling and directly manipulating geometry, or by applying rules and capturing relationships among model elements, or by defining complex forms and systems through concisely expressed algorithms.
The software supports many industry standard file input and outputs including [[DGN]] by Bentley Systems, DWG by [[Company:Autodesk|Autodesk]], [[STL (file format)|STL]] (Stereo Lithography), Rhino, and others.  The software can also integrate with Building Information Modeling systems, specifically and an installed extension/Companion Feature to Bentley's AECOsim Building Designer.
The software supports many industry standard file input and outputs including [[DGN]] by [[Company:Bentley Systems|Bentley Systems]], DWG by [[Company:Autodesk|Autodesk]], [[STL (file format)|STL]] (Stereo Lithography), Rhino, and others.  The software can also integrate with Building Information Modeling systems, specifically and an installed extension/Companion Feature to Bentley's AECOsim Building Designer.


The software has a published API and uses a simple scripting language,<ref>[http://digitoolbox.wikidot.com/generativecomponents-library Sample GenerativeComponents script from Ball State University]</ref> both allowing the integration with many different software tools, and the creation of custom programs by users.
The software has a published API and uses a simple [[Scripting language|scripting language]],<ref>[http://digitoolbox.wikidot.com/generativecomponents-library Sample GenerativeComponents script from Ball State University]</ref> both allowing the integration with many different software tools, and the creation of custom programs by users.


This software is primarily used by architects and engineers in the design of buildings, but has also been used to model natural and biological structures and mathematical systems.
This software is primarily used by architects and engineers in the design of buildings, but has also been used to model natural and biological structures and mathematical systems.
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Generative Components currently runs exclusively on [[Software:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]] operating systems, and in English.
Generative Components currently runs exclusively on [[Software:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]] operating systems, and in English.


Bentley Systems Incorporated offers GC as a free download.<ref>[https://www.bentley.com/en/products/product-line/modeling-and-visualization-software/generativecomponents  Official GC download page.]</ref> This version of GC does not time-out and is not feature limited.  It requires registration with an email address. This is a standalone version of GC that includes the underlying Bentley [[Software:MicroStation|MicroStation]] software that is required for it to run.
Bentley Systems Incorporated offers GC as a free download.<ref>[https://www.bentley.com/en/products/product-line/modeling-and-visualization-software/generativecomponents  Official GC download page.]</ref> This version of GC does not time-out and is not feature limited.  It requires registration with an [[Email address|email address]]. This is a standalone version of GC that includes the underlying Bentley [[Software:MicroStation|MicroStation]] software that is required for it to run.


==SmartGeometry Group==
==SmartGeometry Group==
The [[SmartGeometry Group]]<ref>[http://www.smartgeometry.org SmartGeometry Group]</ref> has been instrumental in the formation of GenerativeComponents.
The [[SmartGeometry Group]]<ref>[http://www.smartgeometry.org SmartGeometry Group]</ref> has been instrumental in the formation of GenerativeComponents.


GenerativeComponents was brought to the market after utilizing a multi-year testing cycle with a dedicated user community in the SmartGeometry group. This community was responsible for shaping the product very early in its life and continues<ref name="AEC Weekly news magazine"/> to play an important role in defining it. The SmartGeometry Group is an independent non-profit organization; it is not a Bentley user group.<ref>http://www.smartgeometry.org/FAQ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090422085952/http://www.smartgeometry.org/FAQ |date=2009-04-22 }} SmartGeometry Group FAQ</ref>
GenerativeComponents was brought to the market after utilizing a multi-year testing cycle with a dedicated user community in the SmartGeometry group. This community was responsible for shaping the product very early in its life and continues<ref name="AEC Weekly news magazine"/> to play an important role in defining it. The SmartGeometry Group is an independent [[Engineering:Nonprofit organization|non-profit organization]]; it is not a Bentley user group.<ref>http://www.smartgeometry.org/FAQ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090422085952/http://www.smartgeometry.org/FAQ |date=2009-04-22 }} SmartGeometry Group FAQ</ref>


The SmartGeometry Group organizes an annual multi-day workshop and accompanying conference highlighting advanced design practices and technology.  Recent workshop and conferences have been in:
The SmartGeometry Group organizes an annual multi-day workshop and accompanying conference highlighting advanced design practices and technology.  Recent workshop and conferences have been in:
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* IAAC - Barcelona, Spain (2010);
* IAAC - Barcelona, Spain (2010);
* CITA - Copenhagen, Denmark (2011);
* CITA - Copenhagen, Denmark (2011);
* RPI - Troy, New York (2012);<ref>http://smartgeometry.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108:sg2012&catid=43&Itemid=137 SmartGeometry 2012</ref>
* RPI - Troy, New York (2012);<ref>http://smartgeometry.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108:sg2012&catid=43&Itemid=137 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925195515/http://smartgeometry.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108:sg2012&catid=43&Itemid=137 |date=2011-09-25 }} SmartGeometry 2012</ref>
* UCL - London, UK (2013);
* UCL - London, UK (2013);
* Hong Kong (2014);
* Hong Kong (2014);

Latest revision as of 12:12, 23 May 2026

GenerativeComponents is parametric CAD software developed by Bentley Systems, was first introduced in 2003, became increasingly used in practice (especially by the London architectural community) by early 2005,[1] and was commercially released[2] in November 2007. GenerativeComponents has a strong traditional base of users in academia and at technologically advanced design firms.[3] GenerativeComponents is often referred to by the nickname of 'GC'. GC epitomizes the quest to bring parametric modeling capabilities of 3D solid modeling into architectural design, seeking to provide greater fluidity and fluency than mechanical 3D solid modeling.[4]

Users can interact with the software by either dynamically modeling and directly manipulating geometry, or by applying rules and capturing relationships among model elements, or by defining complex forms and systems through concisely expressed algorithms. The software supports many industry standard file input and outputs including DGN by Bentley Systems, DWG by Autodesk, STL (Stereo Lithography), Rhino, and others. The software can also integrate with Building Information Modeling systems, specifically and an installed extension/Companion Feature to Bentley's AECOsim Building Designer.

The software has a published API and uses a simple scripting language,[5] both allowing the integration with many different software tools, and the creation of custom programs by users.

This software is primarily used by architects and engineers in the design of buildings, but has also been used to model natural and biological structures and mathematical systems.

Generative Components currently runs exclusively on Microsoft Windows operating systems, and in English.

Bentley Systems Incorporated offers GC as a free download.[6] This version of GC does not time-out and is not feature limited. It requires registration with an email address. This is a standalone version of GC that includes the underlying Bentley MicroStation software that is required for it to run.

SmartGeometry Group

The SmartGeometry Group[7] has been instrumental in the formation of GenerativeComponents.

GenerativeComponents was brought to the market after utilizing a multi-year testing cycle with a dedicated user community in the SmartGeometry group. This community was responsible for shaping the product very early in its life and continues[4] to play an important role in defining it. The SmartGeometry Group is an independent non-profit organization; it is not a Bentley user group.[8]

The SmartGeometry Group organizes an annual multi-day workshop and accompanying conference highlighting advanced design practices and technology. Recent workshop and conferences have been in:

  • Munich (2008);
  • San Francisco (2009);
  • IAAC - Barcelona, Spain (2010);
  • CITA - Copenhagen, Denmark (2011);
  • RPI - Troy, New York (2012);[9]
  • UCL - London, UK (2013);
  • Hong Kong (2014);
  • Gothenburg (2016);
  • Toronto (2018).

See also

References

  1. ↑ AEC Magazine January 2005
  2. ↑ Generative Components Commercial release notice
  3. ↑ Architectural Record online, March 2008
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 AEC Weekly news magazine
  5. ↑ Sample GenerativeComponents script from Ball State University
  6. ↑ Official GC download page.
  7. ↑ SmartGeometry Group
  8. ↑ http://www.smartgeometry.org/FAQ SmartGeometry Group FAQ
  9. ↑ http://smartgeometry.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108:sg2012&catid=43&Itemid=137 SmartGeometry 2012



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