The Connect to Database dialog appears when DGN file opened or a DGN file is referenced that contains a (non-graphic) MicroStation startup database element. To disable the Connect to Database dialog, set the following variable: MS_GEOXFM_DISALLOW_INFERRED_DBCONNECTION…

To place and view values with decimal, the data type used must have precision and scale. For example: Data type , Number(p,s) p means precision and it represents the number of digits. It ranges from 1 to 38. s means scale and it represents the…

For a layer with features from a spatial database, when the Data Browser is opened from the Map Manager, it will show all features from the selected layer. When there is a connection with the spatial database, features which are not in the DGN file are…

Traditional Method: Bentley Map V8I is 32-bit application, it requires a 32-bit Oracle Client. OpenCities Map CONNECT is 64-bit application, requiring a 64-bit Oracle Client to connect to the Oracle Database. If both the 32-bit Oracle Client and the…

Most geospatial data types support points, lines and polygons only. When OpenCities Map exports or post features it converts the various MicroStation geometries into one of those types. When there are curves or arcs in the linear or polygon element or…

The following may be helpful to create an Oracle view that can be registered and queried as a spatial feature. The PARCELS has a number of columns: Oracle Database 12c Standard Edition Release 12.2.0.1.0 - 64bit Production SQL> DESCRIBE PARCELS;…

It is possible to set up OpenCities Map so that every time a DGN is opened, a connection is established to a graphical source such as Oracle Spatial, SQL Server Spatial, PostGIS, OGC WFS, or Esri File Geodatabase To do this, first define the named graphical…

Introduction By default, the registering features from of an Oracle or MSSQL spatial table will define properties as Text Properties. To enhance this, the OpenCities Map provides the ability to identify lookup tables in the database and use them as…

Bentley Map has been able to import a variety of data using the VRT capabilities from its GDAL commands. One of the little-known types that can be imported is the Oracle Object-Relational format, the precursor to Oracle Spatial. This note will illustrate…

What is Bentley PowerMap? Bentley PowerMap is a GeoEngineering specific application that contains tools for mapping, data collection, editing, clean up and analysis tools. Bentley PowerMap allows direct design file editing including 3d editing. There…

Applies To Product(s): MicroStation GeoGraphics Version(s): V8.1 Environment: N/A Area: N/A Subarea: N/A Original Author: …