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In this tutorial we will give you an overview of the MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries) Print Organizer dialog and settings.

In this tutorial we will work with dialogs in MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries). We show you how to dock, hide, tab, and set transparency to a number of dialogs in MicroStation.

In this tutorial we will show you whats new with fences in MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries). The new tools include Copy Move Fence Contents, AccuSnap with fences, and Saved fences.

In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to attach a reference file using different methods. ; First we will begin with Coincident and Coincident – World then move the attachment after placement using a new option that allows the reference to be manipulated as an element.

Sometimes you need to know what configuration variables are being set, and when they are being set. It could be that you are creating a new workspace, editing a workspace, or maybe something doesn’t seem quite right in your current MicroStation setup. The easiest way to get this information is by adding the –debug switch [...]

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Print Organizer – MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries)

Geographic Tools – MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries)

Power Tools – MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries)

Bentley Map V8i (SELECTseries) Fundamentals

EnvisionCAD has two New FREE VBA applications that have been requested by users. So we thought we would share. Here’s to a great 2011!
Zero Length
Finds Zero Length elements (and Zero Area shapes). Options are select, remove, or move to a new level
Zoom To
The selected elements define the view limits
There are 5 more FREE productivity tools [...]

If the text in the word processor dialog is too small or jagged try increasing the display size with this key-in.
“wordprocessor displayfontsize x” where x is the size

In the above screen capture the key-in “wordprocessor displayfontsize 20“ was used to increase the font display size.

In MicroStation V8i and later releases that support geographic coordinate systems there are key-in commands available to manage coordinate system definitions.
geocoordinate assign <gcsname>
Assigns a geographic coordinate system to the active model.
geocoordinate assign reproject <gcsname>
Reprojects design file graphics in the active model from the current geographic coordinate system to a new geographic coordinate system.
geocoordinate delete
Deletes the [...]

In MicroStation V8i the ability to link elements to files, folders, keyins, and websites is handled through the Project Explorer dialog. By linking supporting data such as existing photos and details to your design you are maximizing your design. In the following example we have a culvert replacement, there are photos and details [...]