Tips Tagged: MicroStation
Bentley DGN reader for Windows 7
Save time finding the right files using Bentley DGN reader for Windows 7 With the release of MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 3) we now have the ability to preview MicroStation design files in Windows Explorer and other Windows Applications. Options include panning and rotating DGN files right from the preview pane in Windows Explorer. Searching text [...]
6 Basic DOs and DON’Ts of MicroStation Workspaces
At EnvisionCAD we work on a lot of workspaces for our clients across the country. If you are responsible for the administration of MicroStation for an office of 2 users or 200 users, here are just a few DOs and DON’Ts we would like to share with you. DO define the variables of standard resource [...]
Print Driver or Pen Table
The Print Driver and Pen Table configurations contain identical settings for remapping of colors and weights. This raises the inevitable question of what configuration file to define these remappings in. The best answer will depend on your printing standards and environment. The primary goals in configuring your printing environment should be to: Maintain as few [...]
Terrain Models in MicroStation SELECTseries 3
MicroStation SS3 Terrain Models With the release of MicroStation V8i SELECTseries 3 we now have the ability to import a LandXML surface file into a DGN file. A Civil Application such as InRoads or GEOPAK is not required. This new Terrain Model element type resides inside the DGN file and allows users to view the [...]
MicroStation Commands – Did you know?
MicroStation Gems – Screen Capture – 1 of 12 It’s all about productivity and profitability right? To stay competitive, stay in business, and reward hard work we need both. Not that luck hurts – or is luck the same as knowledge, hard work and being ready when the opportunity arises…. Well, anyway, there are many [...]
Engineering User Conferences – EnvisionCAD Blog Update
Looking for opportunities to learn more about your profession and network with peers? Here are 10 conferences coming up in the next few months. If you are thinking about attending the Bentley Be Conference, register by March 31st to save $200.00 Know of other conferences we should highlight? Let us know by commenting below. Contact [...]
Using Point Cells in a Visualization – Tree Example
In this tutorial we will show a workflow for placing a number of trees into a MicroStation Visualization utilizing Point Cells. There are two properties of a point cell that make this work well, a point cell takes on the active symbology and the cell always stays rotated normal to the view.
Visualization Example – Trees, People, and Signs
In this tutorial we will show you a workflow for placing Trees People and Signs into your 3D rendered images with MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries).
Print Organizer Overview
In this tutorial we will give you an overview of the MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries) Print Organizer dialog and settings.
Working with Dialogs in MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries)
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.