Key-ins are what drive the Batch Process utility. Adding key-ins to your command file allows you to direct the set of actions that will be applied and the order in which to apply them. It is possible to use MicroStation key-ins directly, run a MicroStation…

I've put together some examples of CONNECT Reports, with instructions on how to define them.  These were prompted by a need to find an alternative to MicroStation's venerable XYZ Text tool.  As well as an XYZ Text Report example, I've added a …

Updating design files is often a necessary but tedious task that can be prone to errors and irregularities. When individual files are touched “by hand”, repeated actions can easily be altered or even missed entirely. Automating the update process by scripting…

Custom line styles, like many other element types in MicroStation (such as text, patterns, and detailing symbols), can be used in Annotation Scale-based workflows. The key to working with “annotatable” line styles is to consistently size them based upon…