• Attach the default model as a reference with this macro

    Original Article Date: Oct 25, 2005 With thanks to Peter Bekkers for this nifty little macro that attaches the file to itself as a reference. Let's say that you typically only work in the default design model and find yourself attaching this…
  • Automatic Hatching / Patterning in Dynamic Views

    When you place a dynamic view as a reference attachment on a sheet, you can set up your solids to automatically generate hatching / patterning on the section plane. This is a big relief because you no longer need to manually apply hatching / patterning…
  • Cells, why not Annotation Cells?

    A cell is an element composed of group of child elements. Cells can be composed and placed from a cell library. Cell libraries are especially useful for repetitive placement. MicroStation provides various types of cells that can be used based on the requirements…
  • Configuration variable processing

    Original Article Date: June 24, 2002 MicroStation V8 offers new functions for workspace configuration using variables. It is now possible to perform an action based upon the value of a variable. Let's take a closer look.... 2002-06-24 Originally published…
  • Create views with Bentley architecture

    Hello, when I create a view with Bentley Architecture , how I can appear different setting than the default ? See image. There is a library DGNLib to control it ? Thank you.
  • Creating A Datagroup Space Catalog That Matches Your Project Program

    The information below shows a method for creating a space catalog that matches a project program. It assumes that you are using a shared Site Dataset for the majority of your Datagroup Catalogs like walls, doors, plumbing fixtures, etc., but because your…
  • Displaying new levels in references

    Original Tip Date: Nov 30, 2006 Displaying new levels in references In MicroStation V8 XM Edition you can control the display of new levels in a referece on a per file basis. When attaching a reference, take a close look at the…
  • Editing Cloud tool settings

    Have you came across when you want to edit some settings before placing a Cloud? or How do I c hange the settings of multiple Cloud ann otations in one shot? This can be done using an Element Template and a DGNLib file. Here are steps:…
  • Exporting to GBXML

    We are just starting to get into exporting our Bentley Architecture models in GBxml to look at them in TAS. Having a problem with the export process. Seems to go through all the steps fine but when it comes entering the ZIP / PIN Code it…
  • Family Tables in MicroStation

    Parameter Set in MicroStation: Parameter Set Table contains various parameter values of a given Feature Solid grouped in individual set. These set of values further used to generate unique feature cells as a placement Instance of a given family member…
  • Filled Spaces in Bentley Architecture - SpacePlanner

    If you are using the SpacePlanner and want to fill the spaces you have to define a “Thematic Map”. With this Thematic Map you can define which element type (Space, Floor, Wall,…) with which property will be highlighted. If this setting is defined…
  • How to Update Sequence of Active Model and Reference Attachments?

    We have been asked several times why some elements/annotations in active model are not visible or hide behind some reference elements. I think this blog will help you understand this. In case of overlapping elements, what you see depends on what draws…
  • How to use DGNLib Saved Views ?

    A saved view is a view definition, which includes the level display for the active model and references, the clip volume, and other view attributes. It is saved with a unique name. A DGNLib saved view is a saved view that is shared across multiple…
  • Keyin to attach file to itself as a reference

    Original Tip Date: Apr. 22, 2004 Keyin to attach file to itself as a reference V7 - To quickly attach the file to itself as a reference, try this keyin: RF=_DGNDIR:,,;reset With MicroStation V8, you need at least five arguments…
  • 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…
  • PC Studio viewing issue- Windows 7 hardware accelleration

    We are running Windows 7 64 bit and when I try to use PC Studio it is jumping all over the place. making it almost impossible to work. In XP I would just turn down hardware acceration but with the Wind 7 driver this privledge is greyed out. I have tried…
  • Print Text Substitution

    (Portions of this article apply to MicroStation V8i) Setting aside the more sophisticated capabilities of ProjectWise InterPlot design scripts and ProjectWise title blocks, there are four main techniques in standard MicroStation to replace design…
  • Renumber multiple sheets

    While working on a project, suppose you want to renumber all the sheets, what do you do? Go to each file containing sheet models -> Open Model Properties dialog for each sheet -> Change the Sheet Number field. This is the manual way of…
  • space plan artifact

    bentley space planner v8i (select series 1) version 08.11.07.70 The space plan artifact is too large (see below). What variable, checkbox, or process must i initiate to contol the size? Tools in BA should work... the first time...every…
  • Spaces

    In a project with two floors, where some rooms have double height, I have tried to create a buiding view of the top floor plan from the composition model. But no matter where I set the forward view the room names from the first floor show up in the drawing…