Ways to load Descartes when user is working in MicroStation

	Product(s):	Bentley Descartes for MicroStation
	Version(s):	08.11.09.601
	Environment:	N\A
	Area:	General
	Subarea:	N\A

Problem

Is there a way users can load Bentley Descartes for MicroStation when they are working in MicroStation?

Solution

There are 2 ways that a user can start Descartes while they are in MicroStation.

1.) Utilities > Key-In > MDL LOAD DCARTES

2.) Utilities > MDL Applications > DCARTES > Load

If you want Descartes to start when the user opens MicroStation you can add the attached line to the “Userspace”.ucf file that is being used when you start MicroStation. By default it is Untitled.ucf. The .UCF file is located in the C:\ProgramData\Bentley\MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries)\WorkSpace\Users folder.

#----------------------------------------------------------------------

# automatic loading of Descartes

#----------------------------------------------------------------------

MS_DGNAPPS < dcartes

There is currently no way for the user to unload Descartes and you not be charged for a license. Defect # 75140 has been filed for the ability to unload Descartes and the license be freed up and the user no longer be charged for a Descartes license.

Please look at attached link.

http://communities.bentley.com/products/3d_imaging_and_point_cloud_software/f/343228/t/103348