• How to easily invert a .CIT file in Descartes v8i SS4.

    What is the recommended method for converting a .CIT file with a White Background/Black Elements to a .CIT file with a Black Background/White Elements? The current method that we now use is not simple. We've tried different methods in Descartes without…
  • License Descartes for MicroStation for Connect edition

    We have a license Bentley Descartes for Microstation. It works on Microstation V8i but i realized that it don't work on Mirostation Connect Descartes, I just get a trail. Should it be this way or is something wrong? I thought there are no support on…
  • dcdrape.pal

    Hey Amigos Could someone send me a copy of dcdrape.pal for Material pallete? Thank you
  • Descartes .3sm Creation Ignoring Clip Shape

    Hi, I am trying to create a .3sm in Microstation Connect Edition with Descartes. When I select the dgn level for the shape to clip with, the resulting .3sm ignores the shape and appears to triangulate across the clip boundary. I am getting the same…
  • Applying reference clip mask to original DGN

    Hello, I am a newby in Descartes and looking for solution how to cut multiple DGN reality mesh tile files and import them back to Context capture for retouch. I've got stuck at place where mask clipping multiple references at once doesn't save that…
  • 3D model not matching with input

    Hi, I have a 3D model which was modelled from pointcloud in POD format. The modelling was done in Descartes. But when it was finally checked against the input pointcloud in another format e57 it was having a shift in xy. What might be the reason and…
  • Is it possible to extract the location of speed bumps using Descartes?

    Hello, I am trying to find a way to delineate the locations of speed bumps in a road network from mobile terrestrial lidar point clouds. the idea is to create a process that will identify them quickly for export into GIS in the form of polylines or even…
  • Descartes - 3SM from Corridor-Clipped Terrain

    I'm trying to create a 3SM from a corridor-clipped (void) terrain, but get a "Generate operation failed." message. Is this not currently supported? Any insight is appreciated. Descartes 10.07.00.22 MicroStation 10.09.00.23
  • Migrating from V8i SS4, PROBLEMS

    Greetings all, My Co. are just starting to use Bentley Connect and Descartes after extensively using V8i SS4 Versions of these products There seems to be issues with: Creating clips - The point cloud completely disappears? Viewing Point Cloud sections…
  • Descartes: Decimate Meshes Button - whta is the workflow?

    I am trying to reduce the meshes of OBJ file using Decimate Meshes; I did select the area of model to reduce and click on Decimate Meshes, select the reducing ratio on pop up windows, but nothing appends. Descartes is asking to confirm (on the bottom…
  • Descartes/MicroStation/ProjectWise CONNECT Compatibility

    We are currently running Descartes V8i (08.11.09.432), MicroStation V8i (08.11.09.459), and ProjectWise V8i (08.11.11.123). We are looking to upgrade to Descartes CONNECT (10.02.00.22), MicroStation CONNECT (10.06.00.38), and ProjectWise CONNECT (10.00…
  • Orthophoto generation with Descartes

    Hi. I'll try to generate an orthophoto of a prospect from my 3d mesh. I see that there is the possibility with Bentley Descartes CONNECT Edition to generate orthophotos in any orientation directly from reality meshes created with ContextCapture, by…
  • Descartes CONNECT - 3D model for small building

    Hi, How can I make 3D model prom .pod file by using Descartes CONNECT version? I Have tried lot of things but none of them helped me out. Maybe there is usefull videos for things like these? I'm new to this programm. We have this hometask to make 3D…
  • [Descartes CONNECT] Latest version?

    Which of the commercial Descartes CONNECT version is the latest? The one installed on top of Microstation CONNECT Update 4 shows as version 10.02.00.35 (Product name: Bentley Descartes ) but Descartes CONNECT Standalone shows as 10.01.00.33 (Product name…
  • How to create a path from a MicroStation element that can be used for cutting sections in Descartes

    Descartes has a "Create Section Wizard" that includes the option to cut sections "Along Path Vertical." However, there is no obvious way to create this path. I have a curved alignment in MicroStation that I want to use as my path. How can I do this?
  • Re: Checking which version is suitable

    Good morning. I have just started at a new company and been asked to check which version of Descartes I need to have to run with Microstation V8i (Select series 3). I can't find the information readily. Any thoughts or pointers. kgb
  • Editing ERDAS IMG 4 band image in Descartes

    Can I edit a ERDAS IMG 4 band image in Descartes? It seem to work fine with IMG 3 band RGB. The 4 band image is seen as a read only file in Descartes.
  • RE: How to best fit a Solid shape to a point cloud?

    Hi David, There are some tools like fit Cylinder, fit Plane, ... that you can use for this in Descartes but the best forum to post this kind of questions is Reality modeling Forum. Review these wikis http://communities.bentley.com/products/3d_imaging_and_point_cloud_software…
  • RE: installation of Descarte

    Hi Synaka, For Descartes support you can post your thread in Reality modeling Forums ContextCapture | Descartes | Pointools | Orbit ContextCapture | Descartes | Pointools | Orbit Forum This is the place for…
  • Which version of Descartes add-on support MicroStation v8i 8.11.09.459

    Hi all, I have MicroStation v8i 8.11.09.459 and would like to use Descartes as add-in for MicroStation. Which versions of Descartes supports MicroStation 8.11.09.459? Thank you for your help.
  • Bentley Descartes snapping ACS

    I am facing this issue on my Bentley Descartes SS 5 and Bentley map Enterprise software. Can anyone help me to solve this.
  • Descartes Point Cloud Presentation

    Hello, So I am extremely new to Microstation as well as Descartes so this has been a rough transition from AutoCad and any and all help here would be wonderful. I have a pipe that I am trying to model by section from a point cloud. I have created…
  • What are the limitations to Bing Map usage?

    Hi, I'm currently taking advantage of the Raster Manager's ability to link to the live Bing Maps. An excellent enhancement. What I'd like to know is this. Is there a documented list of limitations when using this aerial imagery? For example, I'm…
  • Descartes | Vertical Scaling of Raster DEM when importing into a STM

    How do I keep Descartes from vertically scaling a raster DEM when creating a STM? When importing raster DEMs that are in imperial units, it scales the pixel values using the SI to Imperial unit conversion factor (meters to feet = x3.2808). So I end…