Import Contours from Graphics 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…
Applying Link Sets to Elements In MicroStation V8i the ability to link elements to files, folders, keyins, and websites is handled through the Project Explorer dialog. By linking supporting…
MicroStation 3D Solids Tutorial In this tutorial we will look at some simple 3d tools for creating a flange. See all of our MicroStation tips on this YouTube playlist.
Import Lidar Data In the InRoads V8i (SELECTseries 1) release there is a new tool called Data Acquisition. This tool can be used for acquiring many different data files from raw…
Use Annotation Scale with References MicroStation V8i has the added functionality to apply Annotation scale to reference file attachments. When you change the Annotation scale of the current model…
Connect MicroStation V8i to a Web Map Server 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…
MicroStation V8i Open a DWG File In this workflow demonstration we will open a DWG file into MicroStation V8i. See all of our MicroStation tips on this YouTube playlist.
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Export AEC Objects to a MicroStation V8 DGN File In this workflow demonstration we will look at exporting AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Export AEC Objects to a MicroStation V8 DGN File. See all of our MicroStation…
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Export to DGN In this workflow we will export an AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 file to a MicroStation V8 DGN file format. See all of our MicroStation tips on this YouTube playlist.…
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Import a MicroStation V8 DGN File In this workflow demonstration we will import a MicroStation V8 DGN file into AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010. See all of our MicroStation tips on this YouTube playlist.…
MicroStation V8i Import a DWG File In this workflow demonstration we will import a DWG file into MicroStation V8i. See all of our MicroStation tips on this YouTube playlist.
MicroStation V8i Save As a DWG File In this workflow demonstration we will Save As a V8 DGN file to a DWG file. See all of our MicroStation tips on this YouTube playlist.
Exporting Civil 3D data to LandXML If you need to share engineering data between software packages the best option would be to export your data to LandXML. Then the other application can import…
Colors Colors are no longer limited to only one color table with 256 colors. Colors can be selected from True Color, Industry Standard and User defined Color Books.…
Gradient Fills When placing closed elements gradient fills can be applied from the tool settings dialog. Options for gradient fills include one, two or multiple color…
Match Element Symbology with the ALT Key Pressing the Alt key then left clicking on an element will change the active symbology to the element selected. This works in the XM and V8i releases of…
Create New Feature Styles and Named Symbologies The Envision CAD Manager was built as an application to verify existing components in an XIN. However more comes into play when using the application. Seldom…
MicroStation V8i Tip – Model Enhancements In MicroStation V8i there is now the ability to open a different model in each view from one design file. The model is fully editable in the view. See…
MicroStation Tip – Drag and Drop Attributes For both MicroStation XM and V8i you have the ability to drag and drop an element from the design file to the Attributes toolbox to quickly change the current…
MicroStation V8i Tip – Selection Enhancements < In the V8i release of MicroStation the Element Selection overlap and inside mode works the same as other CAD packages. If you drag your cursor Left to…
MicroStation V8i Tip – Element Selection Criteria Expanding the Element Selection criteria of the dialog will display additional categories for selection such as Text Style, Dimension Style, Multi-Line Style,…
MicroStation XM Tip – Pentable Level Wild Cards In the XM and V8i release of MicroStation Pentables can use level wildcards to resymbolize elements. View all of our MicroStation tips in this…
MicroStation Tip – Explorer keyin From the MicroStation Key-in Browser applications such as Internet Explorer, Notepad, and Windows Explorer can be opened. Adding application command line…
