To make it easy for you to get started we have included a PBR version of the Bentley_Materials.dgnlib that has PBR definitions for the materials that you have been using for years. To prevent surprises for existing projects these materials while delivered…
We at MicroStation are constantly working towards maintaining our efficiency, thus promising timely delivery. The measures taken to support the file open time for a .dwg format has substantially improved in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 13 in comparison…
The concept of better performance has always been a prime motive for us at MicroStation, giving our users a better performance with every subsequent update. With the recent development in the Element Properties Dialog, users will now experience higher…
With MicroStation CONNECT Edition, we are constantly striving to ease our users’ workflows and continue to improve their productivity with every subsequent update. Better performance is one of the key areas of focus for MicroStation CONNECT Edi…
Physically Based Rendering (PBR) is the latest enhancement to our QuickVision display system. This method of rendering provides photorealistic lighting in 3D environments and physically accurate distribution patterns of light and material definitions…
Physically Based Rendering (PBR) is the latest enhancement to our QuickVision display system. This method of rendering promises photorealistic lighting in 3D environments and physically accurate distribution patterns of light and material definitions…
The MicroStation CONNECT Edition is a continuously evolving application. With its frequent updates, CONNECT Edition introduces new features and enhancements that are driven mostly by user feedbacks and forum discussions to better serve the Bentley user…
MicroStation CONNECT Edition offers advanced 3D modeling tools for enabling you to carry out your complex workflows with greater flexibility and ease than MicroStation V8i.
If you are a V8i user working on 3D modeling and are reluctant to upgrade to the…
If you are working in a hybrid modeling environment to combine the best of both MicroStation CONNECT Edition and V8i, then we have a few tips for you.
Once you have installed MicroStation CONNECT Edition you can continue using the legacy 3D modeling tools…
Improving the user experience has been a prime focus in each MicroStation CONNECT Edition update. Just like the Windows 8.1 desktop user experience, MicroStation CONNECT Edition leverages a ribbon interface. If you have recently migrated to the CONNECT…
As a part of the user experience enhancements for better performance, enhanced speed and reliability for the CONNECT Edition, the Welcome Screen has been removed in Update 13. When you launch MicroStation for the first time, you will now see the Work…
The MicroStation CONNECT Edition Team examined and resolved many issues across multiple areas for MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 13. In addition to resolving User defects that have been listed below, we would like to highlight a few key areas that…
As a MicroStation V8i user, aspiring to upgrade to the CONNECT Edition, you might find yourself stuck on projects consuming the stability and efficiency of MicroStation V8i and might not be comfortable upgrading to the CONNECT Edition midway through the…
MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 13 integrates with Bentley's ProjectWise Components Center service via the Components Center Explorer and Components Center Upload dialogs.
Components Center is a cloud-based digital component library and catalog…
Since the introduction of the V8i generation of applications, iModel has been the best way to package and share multi-discipline models. They are an immutable representation which retains provenance, perfectly suited for sharing designs with project partners…
With the release of MicroStation V8i SS10, we have now turned our full attention to MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 13. In response your feedback, the MicroStation team has been putting nearly all of our effort into maturing the CONNECT Edition. This…
The Configuration Migration Wizard is now upgraded to Configuration Assistant that will help you create a CONNECT based Configuration from an existing V8i based WorkSpace. The Configuration Assistant accomplishes a few more tasks as compared to the Configuration…
MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 12 introduces a new, exciting Technology Preview General Access Feature: Item Types' EC Expressions
The EC Expression framework is extremely powerful and allows us to return a value calculated from properties of…
In MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 12 you can now generate reports only on item types in a selection.
The option is available in the report definition properties, where you can choose between "All elements", "Current" or "by Fence" selection types…
Following our users' requests we decided to add the beloved Set Element Elevation tool, previously part of the old CivTools MDL application, to MicroStation CONNECT Edition update 12.
You can find this tool in the Manipulate group of the Home tab in…
The CONNECT Edition version of MicroStation enables you to take a massive leap forward with cool features such as Item Types, Sheet Index, Parametric Modeling, and many more. Have you started using powerful properties-based features like Reports, Tables…
Starting with the MicroStation CONNECT Edition, Bentley has been releasing quarterly updates as a method of continuous improvement.
The Configuration Migration Wizard was added to Update 4 of the MicroStation CONNECT Edition. It helped migrate legacy…
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, then starting on the first one.” ~ Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
This great quote can be applicable…
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Are you a Project Manager, Team Leader or Early Adopter who wants to stay on the cutting edge of Bentley technology? Do you want to use and adopt many of the new features and workflows but just cannot due…
You like MicroStation V8i, but…
MicroStation V8i has been in use since it was first released in November of 2008, effectively serving the Bentley user community for many years. It has evolved to become a proven and stable platform, considered…