• Function Key Menu File is missing from preference directory

    I created a function key menu seed file using MS_FKEYMNUSEED. When I open ORD, the desired function key menu loads and works as expected, but I do not see the function key menu file (JHefner.funckey.mnu) in my preference folder. Can anyone shed any light…
  • How to add dialog launcher to a ribbon group

    I wish to add a dialog launcher like "text style "in Text group from Annotate tab. I couldn't find how to do it Thanks in advance
  • Working between Microstation and AutoCAD

    We are trying to streamline our workflow that alternates using DWG files in Microstation and AutoCAD, any tips or resources? Thanks-
  • Custom detailing symbol cell dgnlib will not load in projectwise.

    Microstation V8i (select series 4) Version 08.11.09.829 I have made custom detailing symbols dgnlib ( they are anotated cells) for our company and placed them in our workspace dgnlib environment in Projectwise, but they do not appear when using the…
  • How to clean up customizations from gui dgnib?

    I have made several customization into different gui DGNlibs. In one of them I made a typo, which now appears in every ribbon where this button is used. I have it changed in the appropriate DGNlib, but it still appears telling me it is coming from another…
  • Connect Layout Configuration for Laptop

    When setting up Connect (in this case MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer), what's the most effective way to have multiple screen layouts for a laptop. When at the office, the user has three screens (the laptop's and two desktop monitors) but when…
  • Ribbon Customization and Tabs

    I wanted to add a few more tabs to the Drawing workflow and it was only allowing me to add one. I created another workflow and was allowed to add more tabs with no problem. My question is: Is there a maximum number of tabs you can have under each workflow…
  • Can additional Browsers be created in Connect flie Open page

    I would like to create multiple Browse icons that open specific locations in Connect file Open page. Is this possible and where would I make this modification? TIA, Roland
  • Set custom Keyboard shortcuts at Workspace/Workset level [BuildingDesigner/PowerDraft Connect edition- update 5]

    I'm handling the migration from v8i to connect (Building designer 10.01.0036 & Powerdraft 10.05.0043) and am attempting to try and implement a set of custom keyboard shortcuts at a networked Workspace/Workset level. Is this possible or do I need to manually…
  • [CONNECT Update 5] UNC Path in Configuration File makes Customizing Tools Read-Only

    _USTN_WORKSPACEROOT = //Server/Root/Bentley/CONNECT/$(_USTN_WORKSPACENAME)/ Using a UNC path in a workspace folder specification makes some tools read-only (see this post ) when using the Customization dialog. Changing to a mapped network drive letter…
  • User adding own dgnlib cuts out existing menu customisations?

    As a user entering a new workplace/workspace I am wanting to add my own dgnlib containing MenuBar customisations. I can do this by either using the Workspace>Customize menu and appending my dgnlib or manually entering it into the ucf file such that it…
  • RE: Named Expressions - Want to Show and Hide Menus Based upon Starting Characters of Active File Name

    Another example: I have a custom menu that includes some AECOsim tools that I don't want to see when I use the menu in either ABD's MicroStation Mode or vanilla MicroStation. ABD has a whole set of Named Expressions prefixed BD_. They don't appear…