Variables and Variations play an important role in parametric modeling. Now it is possible to import and export parametric variables and variations to Excel’s .xlsx file format, in addition to the previously supported .csv file format. This enhancement…
The Properties section in the Reports dialog has a new field and filters available in Update 15. The Options field is newly added to the Included Items section. This field allows you to choose from ‘Include Used Classes’ and ‘Include…
Many of our users had requested enhancements in the Reports dialog to allow summarization and aggregation capabilities within Report definitions. So in Update 15, we have added the capabilities of summarizing data in columns, grouping similar entries, and…
We are pleased to announce a technology preview of E-on Software’s VUE Render Engine with MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 15. This is available as the new Vue Rendering dialog in MicroStation.
The VUE rendering engine uses Global Radiosity whereas…
With MicroStation’s update 15, you can now use the new Attach Item Dialog to add, view, and edit item type information and its common properties. It is fairly simple and supports filters and search. This is available in the Item Types group under…
Performance enhancements aim at upgrading the user experience with improvements and one such improvement is made in the “Save” option for Picklist Manager on the selection of large Picklist which eventually enhances the performance of MicroStation CONNECT…
Named Presentations and Perforators are advanced parametric tools that are useful while working with complex 3D geometries. Named Presentations allow you to display different symbols in different view contexts. Perforators let you add perforation or cutting…
You can now build your expressions easily and intuitively using the new Expression Builder dialog. We introduced Item Types Expressions in a recent MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update to allow our users to use calculated properties within Item types.…
With MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 15, the Element Selection tool has shown significant improvement with its drag-and-select method of selecting elements. Previously, it took longer to select the elements as compared to Update 14. The “Ctrl+A” method…
Most users who are migrating their workflows to MicroStation from AutoCAD find it difficult to adapt immediately to the new interface. Navigating through the MicroStation user interface may take up time and can cause some frustration to a new user who…
Web Map Tile Service is a standard protocol for serving pre-rendered tiles by the server or real-time computed geo-referenced map tiles over the Internet. With MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 15, this feature is now Public Technology Preview. The…
MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 15 allows you to broaden the selection of a structured query language by using Wild Cards in Display Rules. This can be done by setting the string to (*/?) followed by the "like" comparison to filter out long lists…
MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 15 now allows you to view a common set of productivity tools, like notifications, learning content, support, help documentation, account-specific content, and your profile information. You can view this at the top right…
There is great news for users working with both MicroStation and AutoCAD for their project deliverables. While working with AutoCAD and MicroStation hybrid folder structures or converting your DWG folder structure to MicroStation configuration it is difficult…
With every update of MicroStation CONNECT Edition, the ability to working with ease and offering a better experience is evolving. With the recent update, you can now simplify your sharing capabilities and web-based model viewing with iTwin Design Review…
MicroStation CONNECT Edition with its latest update has improved and enhanced the feature of viewing and working in a Dark Mode environment will not only complement navigation but also ease your workflow. A variety of elements within MicroStation have…
MicroStation CONNECT Edition is constantly striving to lower barriers for DWG users to migrate their workflows to MicroStation. To provide a familiar way of operating software when DWG users transition to MicroStation, Update 15 now introduces several…
We are happy to announce the launch of MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 15 which is a power-packed release, loaded with several new features, workflows, and enhancements. MicroStation team is constantly striving to prioritize users’ requests for enhancements…
PokeIt is a MicroStation VBA application. It's used to select, isolate or hide elements based on their attributes, such as level, color, line style, etc. The filter criterion is populated from a selected, or "poked," element rather than from a list in…
While the Bentley ecosystem of applications is evolving to offer a better experience for collaborating in your projects, we listened to our users' request and reintroduced Clash Detection in MicroStation. We have also added a few fixes and support for…
Blocks in AutoCAD are analogous to Shared Cells in MicroStation/PowerDraft. These are a group of geometry or entities that act as one object and can be inserted and manipulated in a design. Blocks or Cells are made of reusable content and can include…
MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 14 introduces iTwin Synchronizer as Technology Preview. iTwin Synchronizer enables you to synchronize or push your design changes from a DGN to an iModel in the iModelHub. These changes in the iModel are available for…
The V8i Task Theme introduced in Update 13 of MicroStation CONNECT Edition was a welcome change for users who have recently migrated to the CONNECT Edition from V8i. The V8i task theme eases the process of transitioning to the new CONNECT interface by…
The Offset Solid Edges tool now offers greater flexibility to users by allowing you to choose a specific Mode to offset solid edges while imprinting geometry on a solid. You can now choose between Original and Round options in the Mode field in the Offset…
You can now create a non-orthogonal cut in a solid using AccuDraw. Earlier you could only create a cut in a direction orthogonal to the solid. You can now manipulate the direction of the cut using the handles to get the desired result.
Here’s how you…