In Microstation Connect Update 15, a macro (bmr) that fills in an Enter Data Field in a cell does not record. Our users are not completely moving from V8i because of this issue. Does anyone know of this problem or have a work around?
BMR macros don't exist in V8i. What are you using in V8i, VBA macros?
If that's the case you should be able to move your V8i VBA macros to CONNECT.
Rod WingSenior Systems Analyst
In V8I they record basic macros .bas files. They use them extensively at the end of a job to update final drawings.
Julie Mascara said:In V8I they record basic macros .bas files
That's MicroStation BASIC, which is obsolete (not available in MicroStation CONNECT).
Post a question about converting those .bas files to VBA in the Programming Forum.
Regards, Jon Summers LA Solutions
I understand that. In Connect you can record a macro that creates a BMR file. It works fine EXCEPT for enter data fields. This is a simple way for the users to automate tasks. They do not know VBA and they shouldn't have to. They make macros on a daily basis and they are not used for weeks on end and so creating VBA projects is not a cost effective solution. What I really need to know if this is a bug in Connect and if there is a work around
In addition to MicroStation BASIC macros being obsolete, Enter Data Fields are becoming obsolete as well.
Before moving forward with any custom development, I recommend you take a good look at your file set up and workflows. Review what new tools and features are available in CONNECT and how they might be applied.
Your current workflow may have worked well for you for many years, but the technology has changed. Now would be a good time to see if you can update and streamline your processes.