• In CONNECT, how do I restore the letters for key-ins that were next to the tools in the tasks menu in V8i and previous versions ?

  • action string with multiple data clicks

    Microstation Connect Update 15 v10.15.02.11 Im trying to write a little action string to draw a multiline on a specific level and then drop the element, as well as a few other functions. The problem I'm running into is I would like the user to click…
  • A real select inverse tool - here's a handy Key-In chain!

    Inexplicably MicroStation does not have a select inverse function. YES you can use the inverse select mode in the Element Selection tool, but it is not the same thing as being able to select certain items, and engage a command that selects everything…
  • Key-In: PLACE BLOCK ICON - issues with item settings key-ins

    I am chaining item setting key-ins with PLACE BLOCK ICON but I cannot seem to alter the Edge 1 checkbox and field. The available final commands in the key-in SET ITEM TOOLSETTINGS are - EDGETOGGLE - ELEMENTAREA - ELEMENTFILL - ELEMENTFILLCOLOR …
  • [MicroStation CONNECT] Reports and the Batch Processor

    I don't believe that it's possible to assign a file name when defining or exporting a MicroStation Report . That's not a problem when manually creating a single report. However, using a batch mechanism (e.g. the MicroStation batch processor ) creates…
  • Batch Standards Checker report filename

    Alright I have a very simple question to put out to the community who no doubt has more experience with these things. The scenario is pretty common: I want to run the standards checker in batches against an entire project (100s-1000s of DGNs each time…
  • Rescale cells

    Hi, I have a number of DGN's with many different cells within that all need to be rescaled. I'm unable to scale them by setting the annotation scale so I'd like to know if there's a key-in to change the Scale X, Scale Y and Scale Z? Microstation CONNECT…
  • Is there a key-in to start Place Composit (curve) in 'Line segment' mode in MicroStation CONNECT Edition?

    I like to start Place Composit Curve with the method 'Line segments' by default. Is there a key-in or setting to do so? In previous versions you could use mdl calculat, but this mdl doesn't excist anymore.
  • Key-In: Select Clipping Element for Reference Clip Boundary

    Hello, I have a set of plans sheets that need to reference a master file. The master file then has to be clipped to a specific element on a specific level. I am trying to automate this process using a batch process. In order to begin the clipping…
  • Microstation Key-in: Attach Reference with live nesting

    Hello, I am new to MicroStation V8i. I am trying to use a batch process to reference one file to a set a drawings. My issue lies in the script for the key-in. This is what I have found so far: Key-in: RF= [configuration_variable:]<filename> […
  • CONNECT Help: Reference Key-In Not Documented

    MicroStation Help has a page or two about Detaching References . However, the documentation fails to mention the key-in to detach all references: REFERENCE DETACH ALL .
  • Key-In Issue With Level Overrides

    Hi, So i have been playing around with Key-In's, I am attempting to make a batch process key-in script that sets all level overrides so it doesn't have to manually be done. I have successfully done this in the past - but for some reason I'm having…
  • is there a key-in to set the model Line Style properties to compound scale

    I need a key-in to set the model Line Style Scale properties to Compound Scale. I've found may key-ins for different model settings, but not for this one. Is such a key-in available?
  • MicroStation V8i Key-in: difference between DBCONMGR and ACTIVE DATABASE?

    Hi Experts, When I attempted to connect to Oracle database, I tried two different Key-in commands -- DBCONMGR Oracle username/password@dbserver -- ACTIVE DATABASE username/password@dbserver Seems to me they both work. Anybody know what is the…
  • MicroStation V8i: the Key-in syntax of "db="

    Hi Experts, I saw a documentation page of ACTIVE DATABASE like http://www.mdlapps.com/microstation/ustnhelp2016.html In my MicroStation V8i SS4, I also see a similar page in the help document. For the "(DB=)" note beside the title: does it mean…
  • Do I always have to click in the Key-In box prior to entering a key-in command?

    Using MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 3): do I always have to click my cursor in the key-in box prior to typing in a key-in command? Is there a way to make it so that if I type, MS automatically knows I'm trying to key-in? It is like that in AutoCAD with…
  • [CONNECT] Picklist Command Key-Ins

    There are a number of undocumented MicroStation CONNECT key-in commands for Picklists... Some commands have no effect: I guess that they need additional parameters.
  • Key-in string to select elements outside of the fence

    Hello! I am creating batch file to perform the following on each sheet file: 1: select plot frame from the reference file ( courtesy one of the threads on this forum) # loading selectionby for one of the selection options# load mdl selectby …
  • [CONNECT] Reports Export Key-In

    MicroStation Reports are great! But, there's work needs to be done. MicroStation CONNECT has key-in command REPORT EXPORT . However, I can't work out what that key-in actually achieves. It doesn't open the Reports dialog, and it doesn't seem to create…
  • Key-ins - make cursor default to Specifiy Distance Box

    Here's a challenging task: when using key-ins or function key for "Copy Parallel" command, is there a way to make the cursor automatically go to the "Specify Distance" box (see attached image). Normally I have to use Tab key twice to get to this box.…
  • How to move a reference using Batch process

    I want to move a reference -500' on the xplane but I am a little confused how to get the Batch Process to pick it up. I have the move reference keyin but I am unsure how to tell it to move 500'. It is a basic question that I hope someone can answer for…
  • Change fill of all elements (key-in)

    Hello, I want to change the fill of all elements in a lot of files and I want them to have no fill. For this I want to use the batch processing with vba. In the moment it looks like this: LEVEL SET LOCK OFF ALL (To unlock all references) CHOOSE ALL…
  • RE: Where is the Command Window in Microstation Connect?

    Unknown said: We use the Microstation V8i Command Window You mean the key-in window? Look at the MicroStation CONNECT ribbon menu. Top-right is a search tool. Start typing a command in that tool to see matches... Press your Enter key to activate…
  • Apply a Clip Volume by Element Key-in

    Is there a key-in for Apply a Clip Volume by Element? I am writing a simple MicroStation script to place a Solid and I then want to apply a clip volume based on that solid. Is this possible do do with key-ins?
  • RE: Keyin window memory

    You have not mentioned which version of MicroStation you are using. That said, looking at the Key-in dialog in V8i and CONNECT versions they both show quite a large number of previously used key-ins. Is this what you are saying is not appearing? That…