• [CONNECT C# / C++] Pass elementRef as parameter in call to MDL / C++ function from C#

    I would like to pass a nativeElementRef from a .NET application to a library function written in MDL/C++. In V8i I declared the C++ function like this: using SRI=System.Runtime.InteropServices; namespace WhatEver { class MyClass { [SRI.DllImport…
  • [CONNECT] Determine MicroStation version in Configuration File

    Is it possible to determine the version of MicroStation using configuration file processing? In particular, I need to distinguish between CONNECT 10.04 and CONNECT 10.05. That is, I need both the major and the minor version numbers.
  • Composing Drawings Blog Series: Drawing Boundaries, Named Boundaries and Fields - Blog 1 of 3

    Creating Drawing Boundaries in a Seed File MicroStation CONNECT Edition offers the Drawing boundary and Named boundary features to simplify the cumbersome process of sheet creation and further enhance the dynamic views workflow. Using a Drawing boundary…
  • CONNECT Edition - DGNLIBs

    This is an updated version of an earlier V8i 101 article. A DGNLIB is a DGN file used for the storage and distribution of shared resources. Its internal structure is identical, only the file extension is different. Files with the .dgnlib extension are…
  • Creating a DWG Viewport using MicroStation

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8i, CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: DWG Subarea: General The purpose of this article to explain how to create Layout Viewports in a DWG file using MicroStation…
  • Cross Section Point Annotation Troubleshooting

    Product(s): OpenRoads Designer Version(s): 10.09.00.91+ Area: Drawing Production Problem: Points are not annotating in the Cross Section Drawing Model. Troubleshooting Path: DGN SETTINGS Did the Cross Sections create…
  • Developing Code in VBA

    Interface Oriented Programming An interface is a group of properties, events and methods that belong to a class. Every class has at least one interface, which includes all of the methods and properties declared in that class. The default interface is…
  • How to obtain the clipping boundary of a reference?

    This is the inverse of the problem I had last week. I can successfully set a reference file's clipping boundary using VBA (by utilizing the code provided in the thread I previously posted in.) That code uses the MDL function mdlRefFile_setClip() As…
  • Line Styles And DWG Files

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8 2004, XM, V8i, CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: DWG Subarea: General Document Information Document Type: TechNote Legacy Document Number: 8240 How line…
  • OpenRoads Designer

    The following WIKI articles and Support Video clips are provided as a reference by Bentley's Technical Support Group. They focus on the OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition product. OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition Training Links OpenRoads Designer…
  • OpenRoads Designer , Where to annotate coordinates, stations and bearing? Drawing model? Design Model? Sheet Model?

    OpenRoads Designer When creating sheets from named boundaries the software automatically creates a drawing model then a sheet model from the named boundary. This workflow seems to work well and is pretty straight forward. The problem I have ran into…
  • OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition 2020 Release 2

    We are happy to announce that OpenRoads Designer, OpenRail Designer, and OpenSite Designer 2002 R2 (10.08.01.33) have been released, and are now available for download . Below is a list of "What's New" in this release. Please see the readme for more…
  • OpenRoads Designer: Maximum Alignment/profile length & Maximum corridor length Recommendations ?

    I have a project with a single 18.1 mile alignment and profile. Upon trying to make simple profile adjustments, I notice lots of spinning and not responding for a long period of time when trying to edit with either the table editor or graphically. The…
  • ORD Asset Manager Info?

    Hi all, Are there any quick video tutes on how to use the Asset Manager in U4? Can't really test it out if I don't know how to use it. Regards, Mark
  • SS4/SS3 Subsurface Utilities Video Clips, TechNotes & FAQs

    These resources are primarily for the V8i SELECTseries 3 and 4 versions of the Bentley Civil products. If you are using OpenRoads Designer, OpenRail Designer, or OpenSite Designer, please use this link: https://communities.bentley.com/products/road___site_design…
  • The Named Boundary tool – Rectangular Array

    Dynamic Views is a general name that encompasses a number of related technologies which share a common goal of making model analysis and documentation more interactive and intuitive. Dynamic views allow the creation of live, intelligent sections of a…
  • Uninstall Process for OpenRoads Designer

    Product(s): OpenRoads Designer Version(s): 10.00+ Area: General Question: How do I completely remove/uninstall OpenRoads Designer from a machine so I can perform a clean reinstallation? Answer: Uninstall OpenRoads…
  • Upgrade Prompt

    2 variables are related to the upgrade of files of previous version to the current. It is important because when a file has been upgraded to a newer version it can not be modified anymore using the previous. For example, the objects schema has changed…
  • Video: Introduction to Features and Feature Definitions

    Applies To Product(s): InRoads, GEOPAK, MX Version(s): V8.11.9+ Environment: N/A Area: N/A Subarea: N/A Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group …
  • Where to place Dll's to be called from VBA

    Hi We have some non-microsoft Dlls, both homemade and from 3rd part, which we need to call from VBA's inside Microstation. Until now we have placed them in C:\windows\system32 but that i little 'dirty' and new policies on our network makes…