• Family Tables in MicroStation

    Parameter Set in MicroStation:
    Parameter Set Table contains various parameter values of a given Feature Solid grouped in individual set. These set of values further used to generate unique feature cells as a placement Instance of a given family member. Parameter Set table proves to be handy when user has to place multiple solid models with typical change in size. Following example gives the brief idea of using Parameter…
  • Manually Linking Callouts and Drawing Titles

    In this blog I am going to explain how to create and link Callouts to Drawing Titles in construction sheets that were not created using Dynamic Views. Majority of user projects fall in this category and it is important to know the value that callouts and drawing titles provide in such scenarios.
    Why we need manual linking?
                    Callouts placed using Detailing Symbols tools (Section Callout, Elevation Callout, etc.) contain…
  • 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. Some of them are Graphic Cell, Point Cell, Shared Cell, Annotation Cell, etc.
     
    In this blog, I will explain the usability of the Annotation Cells. Annotation…
  • 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. This is been supported for all the model types; design, drawing and sheet.   

     

    In the above dialog, you can choose the model type from the available choices…