• [CE U12] How to access parametric solid using EC Query?

    Hi, this my question does not relate to specific API and is more about general concepts how to access elements and related data. Also, it's just a theory and I did not write any test code yet, so maybe I will realize I am asking something obvious…
  • [CONNECT C++] Item Types - Report Filter Syntax

    SDK example ReportsExample shows how to define an Item Type Report programmatically. There is a commented line that illustrates a filter, to restrict the rows generated in the Report ... reportNode->SetRowFilter (L" this.DgnCustomItemTypes_VendorCatalogItem…
  • [CONNECT C++] App. not unloading - prevents build

    I've recently come across a problem that I've not encountered previously. During development, it's commonplace to build an app., load into MicroStation, perform some tests, unload the app. and make some changes. I unload my app. ( *.ma + *.dll ), make…
  • [CONNECT C++] Cannot get mdlDialog_buttonGroupInsSubItem() to work

    When I attempt to insert a button into a ButtonGroup using mdlDialog_buttonGroupInsSubItem(), MicroStation crashes. I can use mdlDialog_buttonGrouGetSubInfo(), mdlDialog_buttonGroupSetSubInfo(), and mdlDialog_buttonGroupDeleteItem() just fine. My ButtonGroup…
  • [CONNECT C++] Report: format column of element data

    How does one create a Report column definition that formats an element property? For example, if I manually create a Report about text elements I can add the element origin. Then I right-click to format it... The Report now includes the formatted…
  • [CONNECT MicroStationAPI] class AnnotationCellHeaderHandler required but is not published

    Header file \DgnPlatform\LabelHandler.h declares class LabelCellHeaderHandler ... struct LabelCellHeaderHandler : AnnotationCellHeaderHandler {}; Unfortunately, base class AnnotationCellHeaderHandler does not exist in any published header file.
  • [CONNECT U12 C++] Bentley::GeoCoordinates::DgnGCS::ToModel() return code meaning

    I've got a tool that uses Bentley::GeoCoordinates::DgnGCS::ToModel() to set a GCS for a model. I need to tweak some settings, but one cannot edit a GCS from CONNECT. I loaded OpenCites U3, and copied the GCS (South Caroline State Plane 3902) into a new…
  • [Connect U13] [C# | C++] mdlScanCriteria_setXAttributeTest does not look into Cells

    I have a problem with the function mdlScanCriteria_setXAttributeTest mentioned by Yongan.Fu in this post: https://communities.bentley.com/products/programming/microstation_programming/f/microstation-programming---forum/115328/v8i-c-finding-xattribute…
  • [Connect upd11 API] FPoint3d problem

    Hello, I use VS 2015, windows 7 and Connect update 11 I think there is a small problem with FPoint3d Compiler is complaining "Error C2036 'Bentley::_fPoint3d *': unknown size" As far as I can see, #include "fpoint3d.h" is missing in GeomApi…
  • [MSCE C++] Questions about installing the SDK. sdk opens and says "There should be no \ Intel \ Intel (R) at this time."

    I use visual studio 2017 professional + mssdk10130048en.msi + Setup_MicroStationx64_10.13.00.048.exe. When I installed them successfully, I find I can't open sdk. Here is what sdk says when I open it. (I am so sorry that my current system is in…
  • [MStn CE U13 C#] How to receive "full attachment path" from DisplayPath?

    Hi, I am "playing" with DgnElementSet tool in C# using this data: To an active mode, a reference is attached twice. First attachment it's direct attachment of the file and model. The second attachment is realized through several other files…
  • Attribute ID

    I have requested for Attribute ID to run microstation VBA programs. It is a while and I am waiting. Any idea how long it takes?
  • Bentley View CE

    We the user base demand that Bentley release and continue to release Bentley View. It is a very powerful tool. In some cases the users will make this their default application for DGN & DWG. Senior managers are encouraged to use it, so they do not…
  • Configuration Blogs TOC

    There are numerous blogs containing wealth of information on Configuration in CONNECT Edition. However, as we write new blogs, the old ones get buried down in the list, making it difficult to get to the desired blogs. Also, some blogs are written by colleagues…
  • Daten in einer Zeichnung mit VBA suchen und auswerten, Teil 1 - Vorbereitung

    Es besteht oft die Anforderung, dass in Zeichnungen bestimmte Informationen gesucht werden müssen und diese Daten auch in andere Systeme übertragen werden sollen. Man kann hier eine Reihe von Beipiele nennen wie das Auslesen von Geometriedaten, Texte…
  • How to reload attachment using C#

    Does anybody know how to implement the Reload function using C# for Connect Edition, just like the context command below
  • MicroStation hangs on startup after Windows 10 Update (Spring Creator) has been installed

    Product(s): MicroStation Connect, and all Power Platform Products Version(s): CONNECT Edition Versions Environment: Windows 10, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Finnish, English Area: Configuration Subarea…
  • MicroStationSDK Update12 - VS2017 Professional

    I am trying to build the examples in MicroStationSDK Update 12 and receive the following error: Cannot find the .Net tools location for this toolset. VS2017_DotNetToolsDir was not defined, and registry lookup failed. I have verified that VS2017 has…
  • Slow Dynamics in Connect

    It seems like Dynamics in a Primitive Command is much slower in Connect as compared to V8i. While Dynamics is running I can hear the fan of my laptop spinning up to cool the processor, indicating heavy CPU activity. This is only when running Connect…
  • Solids Working Area (or SWA)

    Quite a bit has been said about the subject... some of it being true, some of it not being so true. To help "clear the air" about it... The best practice for solids modeling in MicroStation is to keep it simple. If you consider a 3D model in a V8 DGN…