• Assigning Level to References

    This blog is about assigning levels to references, a less popular option in reference Attachment settings dialog. Like assigning a level to graphical elements like lines and arcs, you can assign a level to references too. Before starting on benefits and…
  • 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.
  • Difference between Coincident and Coincident World

    Original Article Date: March 8, 2004 So you wanna know the difference between coincident and coincident world when attaching references? Read all about it here. So you wanna know the difference between coincident and coincident world when attaching…
  • Extract model names and descriptions

    Original Tip Date: May 15, 2003 Extract model names and descriptions MicroStation V8 - From the Model dialog, do a CTRL+A to select all entries. Then do a CTRL+C to copy the text contents into the clipboard. Once in the clipboard…
  • 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…
  • Hypermodeling

    A Hypermodel infuses the project’s documentation into the 3D model , automatically. The 3D model is infused on demand, automatically and comprehensively, with the clarifying remarks and graphics of the project’s documentation,…
  • 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…
  • Lock Pages in Memory <> DEM Performance

    Anyone have any experience with this? Does setting this improve DEM speed / quality?
  • 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…
  • Relative reference file names

    Original Article Date: Dec 19, 2001 Authored by none other than Mr. Barry Bentley himself, this article discuses a variety of techniques to save the file name of a reference attachment with a relative path. This article should be read by anyone who…
  • Seed Models in MicroStation

    In this blog, I am going to explain the concept of seed models in MicroStation and its benefits. This is actually a beginner topic and has been widely used by MicroStation users. While creating a new model, you have the option of using a seed model…
  • 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…
  • Switch between models with this macro

    Original Article Date: April 4, 2005 With many thanks to Rodney Wing and Rudi Wells for contributing these macros that allow you to quicly switch between models using next and previous buttons. They are both great when working with cell libraries and…
  • True Hidden line in Bentley Architecture

    Hello , if I use true hidden line in drawings of Bentley Architecture , annotations change line style . As I can Avoid ? In the image the circle of the ID door change. Thank you
  • Unknown variables

    Hello I have the following variables MX_SNAP = GEOMETRY TF_NOCOMPATIBILITYWARNING = TFAPP= Triforma Tells me the program that the user changed this variables. I do not remember. Anybody can tell me what are they for? I can delete this variables…