This 2-day course is for non-programmers to learn how to create their own MicroStation VBA macros to increase productivity for repetitive tasks and add their own commands to the MicroStation environment. The class will cover use of the VBA editor including designing VBA user forms, and modules.
Students are responsible for providing software licenses when attending any of EnvisionCAD’s open enrollment classes. Students who provide their own hardware are offered a $250 discount on registration fees.
Cancellation Policy for Open Enrollment Courses
Substitutions of attendees may be made at any time.
Cancellation requests must be received in writing, by email or fax. You are responsible for ensuring that EnvisionCAD receives your written request. EnvisionCAD will reply with a written acknowledgement.
Attendees must cancel more than 15 business days prior to the course date to receive a full refund.
Cancellations made 6 to 14 business days prior to the course date will result in forfeiture of 50% of the course fee.
Cancellations made 3 to 5 business days prior to the course date will result in forfeiture of 75% of the course fee.
Cancellations made 2 or less business days prior to the course date, or failure to appear for the course, will result in forfeiture of the entire course fee.
EnvisionCAD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule open enrollment courses at any time. If we cancel or reschedule a course due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, you are entitled to a full refund. But EnvisionCAD is not responsible for travel arrangements, travel fees, or any expenses incurred by you as a result of such cancellation. In the event we cancel a course in which you are enrolled, you will be contacted via email and/or phone using the information you provided when you registered. Please be sure to provide up to date contact information.
VBA Basics: Workspace Configuration Variables, General Rules/Tips for MVBA, VBA Project Manager Dialog, Creating a New MVBA, Record a MVBA, Edit the MVBA, Run a MVBA, Autoload a MVBA, Run a MVBA from a Key-in, The VBA Editor, VBA Project Explorer, Properties Window, Edit Toolbar, Special Characters, Using VBA Help, Protecting VBA’s, Message Boxes
Variables, Arrays and Collections: Variables, Declaration, Variable Naming, Common VBA Data Types, Common MicroStation Data Types, Constants, Scope, Enumerations, Converting Between Data Types, User-Defined Types, Arrays, Declaration, Resizing, Checking Array Boundaries, Multi-Dimensional Arrays, Collections, Using the With Statement, Declare all your variables
Procedures: Subroutines, Functions, Optional Arguments, By Reference or By Value, Calling Subroutines and Functions
Decision Structures and Loops: Conditional Expressions, Arithmetic Operators, Comparison Operators, Logical Operators, Decision Structures, If Then Statements, IIf Statement, Select Case Statements, Loops, For…Next, Do Loop
User Forms: Creating UserForms, Form Properties, UserForm Toolbox, Select Objects, Label, TextBox, ComboBox, ListBox, CheckBox, OptionButton, Frame, CommandButton, Programming Control Events, Click Event, Other Control Events, Verifying UserForm Text Inputs, Interface Related Code Only, UserForm Management, Show, Hide, Unload, UserForms Collection, Modal vs. NonModal, More on Message Boxes, InputBox
String Manipulations: String Comparisons, Len, StrComp, Conversions, LCase$, UCase$, StrConv, StrReverse, Search and Replace, InStr, InStrRev, Replace, Split and Join, Split, Join, &, Trimming, Trim$, LTrim$, RTrim$, Extracting Parts of a String, Left$, Right$, Mid$, Formatting, Format$
Interacting With MicroStation: CadInputQueue, GetInput, SendCommand, SendDataPoint, SendKeyin, SendLastInput, SendReset, SendTentativePoint, CommandState, LastDataPoint, LastView, StartDefaultCommand, Messages, ShowCommand, ShowError, ShowPrompt, ShowStatus, ShowMessage, Tool Settings Keyins, Passing Arguments to a Macro
Element Processing: Element Enumerator, Build From Element Scan Criteria, Build From Selection Set, Build From Fence, Build From Complex Element, Process Element Enumerator, Recursion, General Element Properties and Methods, IsGraphical, Type, Level, Color, Line Style, Line Weight, DisplayPriority, Transparency, GraphicGroup, Range, ConstructVertexList, Mirror, Mirror3D, Move, Rotate, RotateAboutZ, ScaleAll, ScaleUniform, Rewrite, Redraw
Creating New Elements: Line Elements, Arc Elements, Ellipse Elements, Shape Elements, Text Elements, TextNode Elements, Cell Elements, ComplexString Elements, ComplexShape Elements
Autorun a VBA: Module Containing OnProjectLoad, Class Module Containing Event Handler
Error Handling and Debugging: Error Handling, The Error Object, Basic Error Handling, Advanced Error Handling, Other uses for On Error GoTo, Debugging, Debug Toolbar, Debug Function
About Our Classes
At EnvisionCAD: Open enrollment classes are held at our training facility in Madison, WI, 8:30am to 5pm. Students are responsible for providing software licenses. Provide your own hardware and receive a $250 discount.
At Your Site: Whether you have only a few or many to train, we can provide training at your location that is specific to your company’s needs. On-site training provides a tailored, cost- and time-effective approach to improving the skills and productivity of your staff.
Online: Stay put. Live, instructor led training can be conducted based on your needs. All you need is a web browser, Adobe Flash Player, and an internet connection to take advantage of the benefits of classroom learning with the convenience and cost savings of an online class.
Training books are provided for any of our class formats.
About Our Books
Print: Results matter. Our books will serve as your essential training guides whether you choose self-paced learning or attend one of our instructor-led classes (book is included). Each book includes Course Files and Installation Instructions.
eBooks: Read it anywhere, anytime. For a limited number of titles, enjoy 100% off-line books that include handy interactive study tools. These can be rented or purchased.
About Webinars
Join EnvisionCAD for short (1 – 1.5 hour) webinars over the noon hour. Currently, we are offering webinars designed for new and experienced users of Bentley software. Unable to attend the live webinar? Recorded webinars will be available for 14 days following the webinar. Simply sign up, and a link to the recording will be emailed to you after the live presentation.
Lab Files (Windows) 