• - Configuring 32-bit and 64-bit Oracle Clients on the same machine

    Traditional Method: Bentley Map V8I is 32-bit application, it requires a 32-bit Oracle Client. OpenCities Map CONNECT is 64-bit application, requiring a 64-bit Oracle Client to connect to the Oracle Database. If both the 32-bit Oracle Client and the…
  • [BM SS10 ] Save As XFM 07 cannot clip

    In SS4 I could Save As using the option Convert XFM 09 -> 07. After that it was possible to clip the information using fence clip. In SS10 this does not work (for me). I've attached two files, one having 09 linkages and one with 07 links. Neither…
  • [OCM CE U4] Exception when connecting to PostgreSQL

    Hi, using OpenCities Map 10.04.00.42, when I want to open PostgreSQL database, I receive this Exception: The Property 'footprint' is null in ECInstance {gensmd_m3_cartographicmodel_data_table()} Bentley.ECObjects.ECObjectsException+NullValue: The…
  • [OCM CE U4] PostgreSQL or PostGIS

    I am a bit surprised how flexibly OpenCities Map both in GUI and documentation jumps between PostgreSQL and PostGIS. Sometimes my feeling is that authors and developers are not sure what is what and whether PostgreSQL is mandatory or also PostGIS is required…
  • Bentley Map Mobile Publisher ignores lookup tables and publishes ids instead

    Hi, used configuration: Bentley Map V8i 08.11.09.936 Bentley Map Mobile Publisher 05.05.02.18 Bentley Map Mobile for Windows 05.05.05.14 Problem description: XFM project with features in DGN files and linked data (good old mslink) stored…
  • Bentley product validated for use with Citrix

    Note: This page is deprecated and will soon be removed. If you have questions about whether or not a specific product version supports Citrix, please refer the question to the Bentley product development team. The following Bentley CONNECT Edition…
  • Design Plane Origin

    Hello, I am reading a Bentley white paper titled "US Coordinate Systems in MicroStation v8i & Bentley Map v8i." At the top of page 5, it states "A Microstation design plane itself is a Cartesian coordinate system with the XY origin at the center of…
  • Expiring Oracle 11g Passwords

    On an ongoing basis I've been maintaining Oracle 11g databases for performance testing, development and certification. Because I switch back and forth between Oracle and SQL Server, I've been caught up a few times where the passwords for a given instance…
  • GDI : Query Features from Oracle Spatial with predefined where-clause

    Hi, I want to query features from Oracle Spatial using predefined where-clauses. Is it possible to write a macro with a where-clause in it, to query only a subset of the feature from the oracle spatial datastore? Where can i find a api to use…
  • Generate Type 7 Minidump files

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8, XM, V8i, CONNECT Environment: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Area: Exception Subarea: N/A How to create and collect Type 7 Minidump files Background In some circumstances…
  • Global Origins

    Document Information Document Type: FAQ Product(s): MicroStation V8 2004 Edition and previous Version(s): All Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Legacy Document Number: 6314 How do I check or query to see what the Global…
  • How to quickly find and collect Exception logs and Minidump files

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8 XM, V8i, CONNECT, 2023 Environment: N\A Area: DGN Subarea: General How to find the location of the "ExceptionHistory" folder where Microstation Exception Logs…
  • In Bentley Map, is there any way to trap and log all Posting Errors (Database Errors) rather than just displaying to the user as a table?

    In Bentley Map V8i, is there any way to trap and log all Posting Errors (Database Errors) rather than just displaying to the user as a table? What happens is users get these errors, and to log a ticket, they have to right click on the Posting Error, …
  • MicroStation 2023 Frequently Asked Questions

    Table of contents Which operating systems are supported? What are the minimum hardware requirements? Is the V8 DGN file format sustained in this release? Can I install MicroStation 2023 on the same workstation as MicroStation Connect edition and MicroStation…
  • MicroStation CONNECT Edition Frequently Asked Questions

    Which operating systems are supported? Windows 11 (64-bit)/ Windows 11 (21H2) - Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education Windows 10 (64-bit)/ Windows 10 (20H2) - Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2016 (64 bit…
  • MicroStation Virtualization FAQ

    Product: MicroStation Version: CONNECT Edition Environment: N\A Area: Administration Subarea: N/A Important notice about use of Bentley applications in virtual environments - click here Overview…
  • OpenCities Map: Future development and directions?

    Hi, I am posting this question as a result of several discussions I had recently with customers. I am aware it's not a representative pattern, because I typically serve smaller companies and individuals, but in my opinion the topic is important generally…
  • XML Fragment Property Populated from SQL Query

    I'm investigating using Opencities Map to connect to various business properties utilising the DB Property value.... these would all be read only and "live linked via an sql query..." I'm having trouble finding documentation on how to accomplish this…