MicroStation - QuickConfig Standard

QuickConfig Standard deploys a simple MicroStation SS3 or SS4 network configuration for immediate use or as a template for testing and/or further customisation.

In brief run the:

  • first batch file to set up the workspace and a test project
  • second batch file to connect each workstation to the network
  • third batch file to set up each user's preferences

Detailed instructions and background information are here:

MicroStation SS3 QuickConfig Standard - Deployment Guide

The required files are here:

MicroStation SS3 QuickConfig Standard - Deployment Files

Use scenarios:

  1. New users - Create mapped drives P:\ and W:\ on your network, run the installation as delivered for an immediate working configuration.
  2. Existing Users - Use the subst batch files to create a local test installation to be used for trialling integration with existing standards and workflows.
  3. Training  - Use the subst batch files to create a local installation for training and experiment.

More posts will follow covering the use of and additions to this configuration.

PowerDraft

Whether you use MicroStation and PowerDraft together or PowerDraft alone, download:

PowerDraft SS3 QuickConfig Standard - Deployment Files

then deploy as directed in the MicroStation Deployment Guide reading the section about PowerDraft.