• How do I find out and select only the elements which are not in by levels?

    How do I find out and select only the elements which are not in by levels?
  • How to create the new file with selected elements from AECOsim or MicroStation?

    How to create the new file with selected elements from AECOsim or MicroStation?
  • Adding property into model

    I have an alignment line and profile which is used to extrude the shape of cable trough i need to add the property information ( white words ) into the extruded element. How can i achieve this?
  • Is there a component library to download site equipment

    Is there a download area that others can add component to for sharing?
  • How to change text size in Detailing symbol / Drawing Titles

    Hello all, I am trying to figure out how to change the default size of the text that automatically comes up in all of my detailing symbol bubbles etc. (sections, elevation, drawing title etc.) Without editing them manually. The text that comes up is…
  • Level usage problem with Architecture V8i

    I am facing problems with the leves in Architecture V8i 08.11.05.52. All levels are shown used for any file, new or not. All levels shown used are from the Part settings. Does anyone have a positon if it will be fixed?
  • Customizing Task Groups

    I have created a couple of Task Groups, which show up fine in straight MicroStation. However, my problem is I am using Bentley Architecture and I can't seem to see them. Why? Can I easily overcome this, and if so, how?
  • Re: "Triforma has intentionally restricted changes to this element"

    We had a problem similar but what I was doing was exporting to dwg for our consultants. The interesting part was that I was giving these guys dwgs exported from BA and they were using Microstation by itself. And they still had that dialog box …
  • Customizing Task Groups in V8i

    I have created a couple of Task Groups, which show up fine in straight MicroStation. However, my problem is I am using Bentley Architecture and I can't seem to see them. Why? Can I easily overcome this, and if so, how?
  • Import REVIT model in MicroStation

    I have this question asked by a user, I think the answers will be of interrest for a lot of user so I ask it there. What would be the options to import a REVIT file into MicroStation V8 2004 Edition or V8i? I imagine that most of the answers will…
  • Re: PB with extraction DEM

    Hi emilberger Today i have expose my pb to Bentley and i hope some answer. So the general pb is how to work in 3D in architecture. Make a draw in 3d, no pb (or not yet..lol no). But the pb is to make extraction. With the DEM, many cells are not…
  • URG : Problems crossing TRIFORMA to Bentley ARCHITECTURE

  • Re: Do I need More than One MASS MODEL drawing

    I havnt really got into V8i yet but Ive been playing with it at home. Seems that there are 2 ways now you can use BA. There is the Drawing Extraction manager with the Group Models or the new Dynamic views. It seems the new Dynamic Views…
  • DGN files with elements locked by Triforma

    Hi, I was hoping someone here can help me with an annoying problem that I can't seem to figure out. I am working on a very complex project where we recieved several thousand CAD files from several different design firms. These firms are free to use…
  • Re: Working in 3D with BA, help please.

    Hi Danny Cooley Yes i have try to merge with the "visible edge option" but there is a bug on some hidden line (when i make a circle hole in a form). i'm waiting for bentley for that... i have read many many articles on DV and Architecture but nothing…
  • FreeForm Splitting VBA Macro Crashing on TFFormRecipe.Synchronize

    Hello, I'm trying to make a VBA macro to divide a FreeForm object to several FreeForms containing the same Family, Part, Symbology and Opening Features (i.e. dividing a FreeForm slab into several slabs). The idea is to select a bunch of 2D shapes along…
  • PB with extraction DEM

    Hi i have a pb when i extract. i'am going to migrate from V8 2004 + TRIFORMA to 8I + Arhitecture. My pb is that the DEM don't calculate me some cells and i don't know why. I attach a file with some cells and a drawing def. This cells are calculated…
  • Can’t Mix MicroStation with Bentley Architecture???

    We have encountered an interesting limitation between MicroStation and Bentley Architecture. We have implemented annotation scale along with 1:1 sheet models. For the most part, it has been working great. However, it does not work with space (room) labels…
  • Re: Run-time error '429' ActiveX component can´t create object

    arkitron: The situation has become unacceptable as all my BIM production has ground to a halt and if I continue without AA I shall go blind. Also I had AA working on my XP64 SCSI unit until I had to install the latest prerequisite pack indicating…
  • edit form base not working

    Hello all, I have just started working with V8i (8.11.05.46) and am having problems with this command. I have drawn a slab form, using the place slab form tool. Now I want to change it, using edit form base. This gives me the message: error…
  • Question on drawing/sheet composition

    Hello all, I am experiencing a problem when I create a new sheet model . I go through the process of creating the model using "BB_sheetseed.dgn" and I am using a D size border (24"x36"). But the actual size of the display boundary of the sheet actually…
  • Re: Working in 3D with BA, help please.

    Hi voa Bim I m agree with you. i want to make extraction of my DV (i don't use the DEM because of non calculated cells in V8I!!!). but how you extract your work ( DV in sheet) in 2D?? Hi Damon Wath you describe is, i think, the best way for…
  • Re: PB with extraction DEM

    No sorry, i don't know. no Knowledge in program. I have just make a config from V82004 to V8I and make some basics macro. i am just a little Draftsman who have pb to work in 3D because somethings (i expose that in a message before) that work in triforma…
  • Help for API to fetch DGN V8 DRV data records for an Element.

    I am working on DGN V8 APIs. Here I am stuck to fetch the corresponding .drv file record data for a DGN Element. What are the APIs that can be used to get this data from .drv file?
  • Adjusting Hollow Metal door heads

    I need to modify the head of a hollow metal door to be 4" without adjusting the rest of the frame. I am not sure if this needs to be done in PCS or in Bentley. When in bentley, if you double click on a door it gives you an option to adjust the frame thickness…