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MicroStation V8i has the added functionality to connect to a live Web Map Server (WMS). WMS is a standard for serving georeferenced map images over the internet that are generated from GIS databases. There are a list of free or demo WMS… Read more

The new ACS Plane Snap has replaced the Depth Lock which was used in 3D files to keep elements placed as planar. In V8i the new way of placing elements as planar is to use the ACS Plane Snap lock. The Auxiliary Coordinates dialog has moved to the… Read more

In MicroStation V8i Select Series 1 the trim tools as you know them have been renamed and enhanced to become more productive for the user. Trim To Intersection Old name Extend Two Elements to Intersection Enhancement: this tool will… Read more

In MicroStation V8i Select Series 1 the ability open ArcView Shapefiles (.shp) and MapInfo files (.mif, .tab) has been included without the need for Bentley Map. In addition to the graphic elements the database attributes are also visible. Open a… Read more

While editing templates, access to additional information about the template is available by selecting the Active Template Tab. Some uses are: In the example below, all points comprising an ‘Alternate Surface’ are highlighted Component… Read more

In MicroStation V8i the ability to store color preferences for drawing background colors and element selection and highlight colors can finally be stored under the users Workspace Preferences as an override. Until now the background color and… Read more

To add additional documentation to your Template Library there is the option to link external documents or websites that can add a quick link to supporting information. Open the Create Template dialog. Right Click in the active template… Read more

As a follow up to last months tip we thought we should share the InRoads hydrology tools that can be used for computing pond volumes. Hydrology Add-on From the InRoads pull down menu select Tools > Application Add-Inns. The… Read more

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…. Read more

New options have been added to the Generate Sloped Surface command that will make generating slopes easier than before. In the example below generate sloped command created varying slopes based on different design requirements. Generate… Read more