I recently asked whether Bentley could implement a long term support version for their desktop applications. The response I got was a link to their web page about their current lifecycle policy which shows that desktop applications (MicroStation, Open…

Just received configuration files and design information from a new client. It's been a while since I've had to handle this task. I'm early in the process, but I'm wondering the basic procedure for loading a new workspace. Not having any luck stumbling…

For the past few days, when I start my computer I see a message from CONNECT Client that an update is available. I click the Update button, acknowledge the next security dialog from Windows, then see this... The message tells me 'Another Install in…

I have been using MicroStation CONNECT since its first release. I've had no problems with installation or configuration until Update 17. I'm attempting to install and use Update 17 with a custom configuration location. That location was in use successfully…

I installed OpenPlant Modeller (OPM) to benefit from one of its co-products. After evaluation I removed (un-installed) OPM. However, this warning persists... OPM is no longer present on my computer. How do I stop that Annoy box?

Hello, Does anyone know of a separate application that can create new WorkSets for ORD? One that can create a new WorkSet from a WorkSet template, input and save new custom WorkSet properties and have the WorkSet folder set be saved at a user defined…

I've transferred over to MicroStation Connect from V8i, and I've noticed the display styles that were in V8i are no longer there. Connect loads up with only a Hidden Line and Cut display style. How do I get the display styles from V8i in Connect?

The latest update has rendered all my networked Workspaces/Worksets inaccessible. Is there a setting somewhere I need to enable to undo this, or am I stuck rebuilding it all AGAIN?

The MicroStation Configuration Variable dialog provides several columns, starting with the name... The second column is Description . Is there any way that we can add our own description for user-defined variables?

I am struggling with worksets, and in particular with the Browse button. I get this: Same thing with a brand new workset by clicking Create Workset. I would very much know which path it is, which does not exist. Seems line first line of the alert…

Can we change the worksets location at the workspace level? I have 3 workspaces and I would like to have each worksets asociated with a different workspace to be saved at différents location. So when I select workspace A it is looking for workset in drive…

Hello, I have 2 users, both using OpenRoads Designer CONNECT. User A has been using it since a really early version and gets his updates through CONNECT Client most of the time. User B just had the latest version (Update 4) installed for the first…

been messing around with this for a while now and just cant seem to find good information on this. I set up a sheet index with default folders. I now want to use this as the template dgnws file so if one ever gets deleted for a workset this one will…

I've made a custom panel in the Home tab. I'd like to distribute this panel to my users in a way that this panel is always 'on top'. Personally I can do this by 'pinning' my panel to all workflows. Is there a way I can force this panel to be 'pinned'…

I have been setting up a corporate workspace for MS & ORD and really like how CONNECT will copy the various seed files either upon startup, or when necessary (such as customizing the ribbon for the dgnlib). However, I am not seeing this behavior for the…

Having issues with a custom linestyle being available in a workset. I have all the relevant asses in place and was able to attach it to an individual dwg, but but cannot get the linestyle to make itself available from the workset or organization levels…

Hi I first asked this question here but as Jan pointed out it was totally of topic. So, way is it I can't use numbers as first key when configuring shortcuts in microstation connect? Just get a "Numbers cannot be used in top-level shortcuts"-error.…

Hello I'm adjusting the ribbon in microstation connect and would like to make my own attributes and primary groups, and not use the preset ones. The problem then is the shortcuts. Because in preferences - position mapping I have attributes & primary…

Hello I'm trying to configure the interface for AECOsim building designer, connect edition. I've edited the ribbon for it to fit our company's purposes. Now I would like to edit the modification tab (modify selected) that shows up automatically when…

Hi all, Does anyone know of a way to initiate a "ribbon rebuild" command upon selection of any element? I have some named expressions to display different ribbon tabs based on element selection, but need a way to initiate the ribbon reload. I'm…

When setting up a custom workspace by setting the _USTN_CONFIGURATION to the new location in the shortcut, I have noticed the example files are still visible from the original workspace install location. How does one get rid of this from the startup…

Have I done something wrong or is there a problem with Named Expression that contain compound conditions in CONNECT? I have a Ribbon Group that I want to show only when one of two models are active (aplan or Sheet1) I have the two models within my…

I have read the articles, searched the downloads and instructions: Obviously I am missing the obvious: I need something like "The Idiots Guide to Bentley Connect" I can see all the new software: some versions and features that have never been offered…