• [ABD CE U2] Item Types export to IFC?

    Hi, I have received this question from my customer and because my knowledge of AECOsim Building Designer, especially CONNECT Edition, and also IFC format are limited, I am looking for existing experience and best practices: Is it possible, when a…

  • [IR SS4] How to remove all civil data from a model?

    I've asked this before... How can I REMOVE all civil data from a model? If I get an error "cannot detach a reference from a managed model", how can I UNmanage that model? We have a couple of projects that were started in InRoads SS4, then backed down…

  • CE: New Approach for Text Substitution

    I just started testing this method out but it seems to be working great so I thought I would share. I am using the Excel Lookup table to populate various Text Fields for all my Sheet models. In a separate model, I place a cell with an Item Type definition…

  • Civil Clean in ORD

    Is there a tool in ORD which will strip all of the Civil Data out of the file similar to what was available in SS4? See below link for reference: SS3/SS4 to ORD Migration

  • Clarification of MS_LEVEL_DO_NOT_OVERRIDE_DESIGN_LEVELS_IN_SHEET var.

    i have spent way too much time trying to test out level display across plan, profile, and cross section sheets. honestly level display is working so differently for each of these 3 views and the MS_LEVEL_DO_NOT_OVERRIDE_DESIGN_LEVELS_IN_SHEET variable…

  • Configuration Blog Series - Configuration Files in CONNECT

    MicroStation startup is simply not just the main executable starting but rather a series of preplanned actions of each variable and its configuration data located in specific *.cfg, *.ucf/WorkSpace, *.pcf/WorkSet, and others. All configuration files…

  • Cut/Fill Split for each layerwork component [ORD]

    Hi In ORD 2019 R1, how does one split up the cut and fill quantity reported for a layerwork component? i.e. the amount of material that has to be cut in order to place a component and how much of the component is in fill. Pre-OpenRoads GEOPAK was…

  • Display Google Earth capture in colour

    Product: MicroStation Version: XM, V8i, CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Interchange Subarea: Google Earth How to display a Google Earth image in colour? Background A captured Google Earth…

  • GIS Files: Elevation Data

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8i, CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Interchange Subarea: SHP Assign elevation attributes as Z values when opening, importing and referencing GIS files (SHP, MIF…

  • How can I make microstation printing workflow more efficient?

    Hello, I am new to microstation and I am having trouble with printing. I am able to get the desired output that I want, but the process is very long and cumbersome and inefficient. There must be a way to improve it right? The problems I am having…

  • How do I make inlets from the engineering available for use under feature definitions nodes?

    Good day, How do I make inlets from the engineering library (Subsurface utilities => Components => Catalog => Engineering Libraries) available for use when placing nodes in the feature definitions pull down menu under the inlets folder? (Subsurface…

  • Is there any help for MEMORY ERRORS in SS4?

    My project is almost to the point of being absolutely incapable of processing corridors. I need some help on this as we are weeks behind schedule.

  • Item Types in Navisworks

    Do you know if there will be any progress regarding Item Types in Navisworks? I work for an international consultancy group and have major clients that want to see Item Types in Navisworks. I can export from Microstation to DWG, but all attributes…

  • Map Feature Definition with Modelbuilder

    Hello, Is there a way to actually map a feature definition to a node when using ModelBuilder? It appears that I can only map a "dummy" feature definition to the utility properties - but unfortunately, that has no bearing in the element's actual feature…

  • New in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 5: References Enhancements

    MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 5 has added a new feature for attaching reference files. You can now set the visible edges display directly from the Reference Attachment Properties dialog. This will save a step that you would previously have to do…

  • One Configuration: Part 1 of 3 – Working with Standards Across Bentley Applications

    In real-world, multiple Bentley applications are used in tandem on a single project. Multiple domain-specific products built on top of MicroStation platform are used together. For example, in a large infrastructure project, AECOsim Building Designer …

  • OpenRoad, SS4, SUDA

    When using storm drain elements in SUDA, I am unable to modify the physical rim and invert elevations so that the structure type has a height less than 5.32 ft. However, the true structure elevation can exceed this depth. Is this a constraint that can…

  • OpenRoads Designer U3 - Exporting Profile to DWG

    When exporting a profile created in ORD U3 to DWG, the VPI gradients drawn on the profile are changed from the percentage gradient shown in ORD to +0.00% in the DWG. If i omit the self attachment in the references tab of the dwg export options, they display…

  • Terrain Intersection Boundary

    Something I think would make a very useful addition would be a tool that enables the generation of a 3d string where 2 terrains intersect. The only way i can think of doing now, is with a delta terrain and using the 0m contour. But it would be nice to…

  • Using ModelBuilder to Import External Data

    Product(s): WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, SewerCAD, StormCAD, PondPack, CivilStorm, HAMMER Version(s): CONNECT Edition, V8i Area: Modeling Overview ModelBuilder is a tool available in Bentley OpenFlows products (at no extra…
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