• - Convert local coordinate system to standard - 2D conformal transformation

    Product(s): Bentley Map, MicroStation Version(s): V08.11.07 and later, CONNECT Edition Environment: N/A Area: Geographic Coordinate Systems Subarea: Transformation 2D Conformal Transformation…
  • [Map SS1] "More complex labeling can be created by adding text and functions"

    Quote from Bentley Map V8i SS1 help: — More complex labeling can be created by adding text and functions to the Text String entry. For example: Value: $[propVal]\nArea: [XFM.Round([G.Area],2)] sq. m Is the syntax for this documented anywhere…
  • Bentley Cadastre - Parcel Splits and Merges

    When I do a parcel split or merge I need the new parcel to keep some of the parent parcel's attributes. Is there a setting or some rule that needs to be set for this to happen? Thanks, Keith
  • Bentley Map (VBA) - Problem with scanned highlighted feature

    Hello, I will scan referenced IMPX-Files (Shape-Files) looking for a specific column value. If this value is found, it is highlighted. Problem: It is highlighted only feature that the elements not overlapped by other feature. With the Data…
  • Bentley Map Enterprise (SS2) and Oracle 11g

    I have been playing around with Bentley Map Enterprise v8i (SS2) with our Oracle Server. The tables on my Oracle server are built from MapInfo TAB files (using MapInfo EasyLoader Utility), and a script is run to fix the SRID and USER_SDO_GEOM_METADATA…
  • Bentley Map example "Webstore" question

    The "Webstore Store" example contains a "richtext" dialog item labeled "Review" that appears to be displaying unicode when expecting multibyte text. I've looked in the source and found the defintion for the "Review EditBox". When using xfmDialog_setDialogItemParam…
  • Changing Database Name in Geospatial Administrator possible?

    Hi all, I have setting up our project in Geospatial Administrator using an Oracle database which currently working now, but the database administrator adviced the GIS Dept to transfer to another database. What shall we do for us to use the same project…
  • Custom placement methods

    Is there a way to add additional placement methods to a feature that would automatically set the values of certain attributes? I'm trying to simplify our data entry where I can. A simple example: The normal place command typically shows a form and…
  • Date Browser Filter and Thematic Map Issues with Dates

    I have a project where feature areas have a start/end date. Trying to add a filter for the Start Date say > 1/12/2011 show no entries. Similarly, trying to setup thematic maps based on a date only work for the = operator. For instance, determining…
  • Does dgn2sdo run as scheduled task ?

    Hi, I've set up a batch file mytask.cmd containing several lines like dgn2sdo ... call masterload.bat dgn2sdo ... cal masterload ... ... It runs pretty well if I activate it in a console window, but I'd like to run it as a scheduled…
  • Holes in shapes do not work when importing from shapefiles

    Hi all When we import a shape file into Bentley Map SS1 holes are getting "filled". A simple test: See the attached dgn file. 1) On level "Original - with hole" I have made a simple shape with a hole. 2) I then export it to a shape file…
  • How to delete newly created feature classes?

    How do you delete newly created feature classes? For example: If I were to do a buffer on a feature class, it creates a new feature class to my map. I can then "remove" it from my active map layers, but it still resides "Project > Feature Classes" portion…
  • How to use PBA in Map Manager labeling?

    Hi, According to the documentation it should be possible to use PBA when defining the Text String when labeling features using Map manager. I have made several attempts without success, eg: [System.String.Substring ([Namn],5,-1)] select field1…
  • Is this a bug on Bentley Geospatial administrator on Date and Dateticks for database?

    Hi Jerry and Bentley experts I have setup my features in Bentley Map administrator with Dateticks as one of the properties using the standard workflow. Using Oracle 10g as my database and 11g as client with no problem communicating them. Normally,…
  • Locate or select element by primary key

    Does anyone know of a way to locate or select a specific feature element by its primary key in Map? In our environment we refer to a specific feature element by the primary key when communicating an issue with one another as it frequently is the only…
  • Need help in joining tables

    Hi all, I was having trouble with joining tables (sometimes working with other table, sometimes not) I hope someone could help me this; I was joining two feature tables together (Oracle database properties not Oracle spatial) using Bmap join…
  • Oracle NULL vs empty string

    I'm pulling data from Oracle Spatial. I'm trying to define three label classes similar to the following: - where some_column != "value" - where some_column = "value" and other_column is null - where some_column = "value" and other_column is not…
  • Save/Write Thematic Symbolisation result to DGN file

    I am trying to save/write the results of a thematic symbolisation to DGN file, but cannot find in the help files or elsewhere how to do this. Can anyone assist? (Map SS1 08.11.07.113)
  • Viewing data-subfeature in "Analyze XFM feature"

    is that possible If so where to change settings for that TIA Erik Wirring
  • XFM features: from Map to Microstation

    Hi Can XFM features be converted to "Root Feature" - "properties"? My problem is that I have importet some shape files into a dgn file using Bentley Map. In Map I can see all the XFM properties with no ease, but when I open the dgn file in v8i ss2…