• A way to search documents in a specific version and showing related references (references and referenced by) on search results

    Just to share a way to search documents in a specific version and showing related references (references and referenced by) * select 'Search Builder' command * change dialog windows as attached image command text is : $FIELD$ IN (select distinct d.o_docguid…
  • Batch process- Are these steps possible to do using batch process?

    Hi forum, I have a somewhat overwhelming task infront of me, and was hoping for some help from the forum. What i have is a set of files that originally came from PDMS. They came in a package of approximately 1000 dgnv7 files. Unfortunately the files…
  • Change Sheet Model Name without breaking marker links

    Is there a way to change a Sheet model name from for example "Sheet Model" to "A103" and have it update the associated drawing file links? Or must the Sheet Model name be determined prior to placing drawings on it. If a link gets broken how can one…
  • Deleting all models

    Applies To Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): 08.11.09.459 Environment: N/A Area: Programming Subarea: VBA Original Author: Sven Zigelski, Bentley Technical Support…
  • Determining keyins associated with tool settings

    Original Post Date: December 2010 To determine, and set, options in the tool settings box, use the set item keyin. For example, let's suppose you want a keyin to turn on or off the Join Elements option found with the Place SmartLine tool. …
  • Dynamic views / not recommended workflow

    I've had some problems getting dynamic views to work, and was in the process of filing a SR, when I found out what was going wrong. Here's what I did, what got me into the problem. Define a dynamic view (plan view), checking that a drawing…
  • Exchange references with this macro

    With thanks to Jason Johnson for sharing this application that streamlines the process of editing references. Download 317.zip and extract reference_exchange.mvba from the zip file. Place the mvba in the folder pointed to by MS_VBASEARCHDIRECTORIES…
  • fence keyin

    Hello, I need a keyin that place fence with fence type "element", fence mode "inside" and so when I choose my fence I get "copy fence content to new files" with check on by switching to generate file.
  • Force XY keyin to recognize relative coordinates

    Original Tip Date: Dec. 16, 2003 Force XY keyin to recognize relative coordinates MicroStation V8.5 has a new syntax for the XY= keyin that allows for relative coordinates. This is accomplished by the use of # which instructs…
  • GeoReferencing

    When MicroStation is aware of the geographic location of the data in a model, it can very conveniently reference data that is also geographically aware. Because MicroStation knows the location and orientation of both models, it can calculate the coordinates…
  • How to change the global origin in MicroStation v8i in a 2D file

    Applies To Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): 08.11.07.446 Environment: N\A Area: Coordinate Systems Subarea: Global Origin Original Author: Jon AR …
  • How to convert CAD Elements to BIM Objects with AECOsim Building Designer

    Product(s): AECOsim Building Designer Version(s): 08.11.09.866 Environment: N\A Area: DataGroup System Subarea: N\A 1 – Open the CAD file with AECOsim Building Designer. In the Open File dialog…
  • InRoads: Import vertical profile points into vertical alignment.

    I have created a profile for the inside edge of the traveled way on the circulating lane of a roundabout. The profile is in the form of a sine curve and I calculated out points every 5 feet using an excel spreadsheet. Is there a way to import the station…
  • Keyin to attach references

    Original Tip Date: Jan. 22, 2004 Keyin to attach references With thanks to Barry Bentley for sharing this: MicroStation V8 - You need at least five arguments to the RF= command to keep it from asking you for more information. RF=file_name…
  • Keyin to make a nested attachment a direct attachment

    Original Tip Date: Nov. 24, 2005 Keyin to make a nested attachment a direct attachment Here's the scoop from Barry Bentley : Specify the nested reference you want to make a direct attachment by giving the "path" to it. For example…
  • Key-in to set ON "Ignore Attachment When Live Nesting" option for DWG references

    Applies To Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): V8 and V8i Environment: N\A Area: Reference Subarea: N\A Original Author: Judy Wong, Bentley Technical Support Group…
  • Modifying Drawing View Links to reflect Drawing and/or Sheet name changes

    Product(s): AECOsim Building Designer Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: Drawing Views Subarea: Links and Navigation Original Author: Steve Cocchi, Bentley Technical Support Group …
  • Open master file without references

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8, XM, V8i, CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Reference Subarea: N\A Problem Open master without references. How is it possible to open a master file without attached…
  • Running batch process from keyin

    Applies To Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): 08.11.07.443 Environment: Windows 7 32 bit,Windows 7 64 bit Area: Batch Processing Subarea: N\A Original Author: Reginald…
  • Wait for a data point

    Original Tip Date: Feb 16, 2001 Wait for a Data Point When building keyin scripts, add %d to instruct MicroStation to wait for your datapoint. For example: Place Fence Block;%d;%d;Fence Move Starts the Place…