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MicroStation – Fundamentals

An introduction to the fundamental features and capabilities of Bentley’s release of CONNECT Edition software, this training focuses on the essential tools users need to achieve MicroStation mastery. Suitable for users new to MicroStation, and also for AutoCAD users wishing to understand CONNECT Edition. The Civil Edition contains realistic civil engineering lab examples to complement the reference material.

24 hours of instruction, subject to change based on specific needs.

Topics Covered
Books
At Your Site
  • What is a MicroStation Design File?
  • Starting MicroStation
  • CONNECTION Client
  • MicroStation Welcome Screen
  • MicroStation Work Page
  • WorkSpaces and WorkSets
  • Creating Drawings
  • File Backstage
  • MicroStation Interface
  • Ribbon
  • Quick Access Tool Bar
  • Shortcuts and Pop-up Menus
  • Status Bar
  • Mouse Mechanics
  • File Backstage Settings
  • Viewing Tools and How to Access Them
  • View Windows
  • View Groups
  • Saved Views
  • View Attributes
  • Element Attributes
  • Starting a Drawing Command
  • Placement Ribbon Group
  • Basic Drawing Tools
  • What is a MicroStation Lock?
  • Activating Locks
  • Locks Dialog Box
  • Frequently used Locks
  • What is a Snapping?
  • Snapping with the Tentative Button
  • Snapping with AccuSnap
  • AccuDraw Basics
  • Toggle AccuDraw
  • AccuDraw Window
  • AccuDraw Compass
  • Compass Axes
  • AccuDraw Settings
  • Manipulate Ribbon Group
  • Modify Ribbon Group
  • Element Selection
  • Fence Tools
  • Select By Attributes
  • Element Properties
  • What is a Complex Element?
  • Creating Complex Element Status
  • Dropping Complex Element Status
  • Graphic Groups
  • Named Groups
  • What is a MicroStation Level?
  • Active Level
  • Display of Levels
  • Managing Levels
  • Text Styles
  • Text Ribbon Group
  • Text Placement
  • Notes Ribbon Group
  • Revision Clouds
  • What is a Cell?
  • Types of Cells
  • Cell Library
  • Creating a Cell
  • Cells Ribbon Group
  • Cell Selector
  • Patterns Ribbon Group
  • Dimension Tools
  • Dimension Styles
  • Dimensioning Ribbon Group
  • Editing Dimension Text
  • Modifying Dimensions
  • Measure Ribbon Group
  • What is a Reference?
  • Reference Dialog Box
  • Attachment Methods
  • Additional Reference Tools
  • Pen Tables
  • Print Styles
  • Print Dialog Box

19 chapters | 602 pages

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