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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.

Some macros need to run an external program (or script) as part of its execution. VBA provides the Shell function for this task. While this may be a simple to use function its main limitation is that it does not wait for the external program to complete. The Windows Script Host Object Model provides a [...]

It is still common that you are given a file with just contours, no spot elevations and no breaklines. Your job is to create a DTM that will match contours in the drawing. This workflow will show you the best way to create a DTM from just contours.

Import From Graphics – Contour Point [...]

Tired of having to re-annotate stationing and geometry labels every time you make an edit to a horizontal or vertical alignment? Thanks to the InRoads V8i (SELECTseries 1) release associated annotation is now available.
Geometry Options


Select Geometry Options from the InRoads Geometry task bar.
Or from the classic InRoads pull-down menu select Geometry > View Geometry> Options. [...]

In many macros you need access active session environment settings like username, computer name, etc. The easiest way to do this is using Windows environment variables. To see what environment variables are available open a Command Prompt window and enter the SET command. Some of the more common examples are shown in the code sample [...]

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 [...]

In the InRoads V8i (SELECTseries 1) release there is additional information that can be pushed from the Survey Fieldbook to the Geometry Project. When Saving Survey Data to Geometry there is a new section in the dialog for building descriptions based on Codes, Attributes, Values, and Notes.
Create Extended Descriptions
1. From the [...]

In this tutorial we will look at some simple 3d tools for creating a flange.

In MicroStation V8i and later releases that support geographic coordinate systems it is possible to obtain Longitude, Latitude coordinates from a design file. When a geographic coordinate system is selected using the Geographic tool box MicroStation automatically creates an Auxiliary Coordinate System based on the selected geographic coordinate system. By activating the geographic auxiliary coordinate [...]