• Labelling High Points and Low points

    Hi, I have received a series of road design in Microstation and associated profiles. I need the high and Low points to carry out the drainage design. Currently, I am going to the profile each time searching for high points and low points and then going…
  • How can i create a stacked linestyles of 6 lines that has a cycle?

  • HI, i attach references to main drawing. At that time, Level display manager is active. And I attach main drawing to sheet view of main drawing. When I attach, only the level in the main references is active and those references is not active show in...

    HI, i attach references to main drawing. At that time, Level display manager is active. And I attach main drawing to sheet view of main drawing. When I attach, only the level in the main references is active and those references is not active show in…
  • Will MicroStation V8 work okay on Windows Server 2016 server?

    I'm an IT guy and not a MicroStation user. I found the System Requirements for V8 here: https://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/w/microstation__wiki/4175/microstation-v8i-system-requirements-and-hardware-recommendations-tn The highest…
  • Microstation text node

    Hi I am trying to export/translate from DGN to SHP using FME but the translation picks up two lines of text in MS as a text node and exports the node number instead of the actual text. How can I convert the text in MS back to one line in bulk. If you…
  • Drawing Tools Not visible when drawing/drawn?

    Hello, I am using Microstation v8i and have been for a while. All of a sudden, when I was going to use the place smartline and ANY of the other drawing tools within the drawing toolbox, it did not display the element I was drawing. It was letting me…
  • [MSV8i] Scaling objects in drawing from origin (0,0,0)

    Good day everyone, I need help in scaling a 3d drawing I received about the origin (0,0,0). In short, the objects in the file need to be scaled by 1.1 only in the x and y plane. Z plane to be left alone. I'm still fairly new to MicroStation and wasn…
  • Level State Different Across Models

    I swear I used to be able to turn off or on a level using global freeze in a model file and then save settings and it would automatically apply to all the sheets it was referenced to. Now that is not working. I am trying to get a level turned on in all…
  • Make dimension parallel to B-spline drawing

    I have a B-spline drawing of a mountain road. How do I display the dimension of this curvy road such that the dimension annotation follows the curves (similar to how the parallel tool works, but for dimensions). Microstation V8i (series 4). Dimension…
  • Dynamic Section model resolution setting

    HI All, We are facing problem when we cut Dynamic Section. The cut element goes hear and there when we zoom in to it.
  • Macro for idle time-out (10 Minutes)

    Dear All, anybody have a macro that, setting idle time-out of microstation from 30 minutes to 10 minutes. like to control over usage. I know how to change in configuration, expecting an answer other than that.
  • [v8i] What can cause Microstation v8i to fail to upgrade v7 files to v8? MS_OPENV7 is set to 1.

    One user here is having trouble with V7 .dgn files opening as V7, rather than upgrading to V8. The documentation states that setting MS_OPENV7 to 1 will solve this, but it does not work. Is there something specific to the file that could prevent this…
  • Re-naming dynamic sections after they have been cut

    Hi all, I have cut a number of sections in a 3d model. i then wanted to re name all of the sections so done this in the models tab. however when i highlight the section mark it still has the original name assosiated to it. Is there a way i can change…
  • Text2node mdl application

    Hi All, Very Good Day..!! I need one small clarification.! actually i need to change a two pieces of text into a text node, so i am using TEXT2NODE MDL application.. i am using this app in Microstation V8i ,while using this app its changed my…
  • microstation Help

    Why does it feel impossible to get help to solve issues with this program?
  • How to write a script in a text file (notepad) to place a cell in the drawing? What are the key-in's or short forms available to write a script?

    I am using microstation v8i ss4. I want to write a script in a text file (notepad) to place a cell in the drawing but I don't know what are the shortforms or key-ins are to be written to execute the file? Can anybody help me from where can I get the…
  • Block or shape Placement

    Hi, newby question here, just migrated from M95 to V8. When I place a block or create a shape it is automatically filled even if the "Fill" filter is set to none, is there a way to show outlines only?
  • Raster Image Display Issue - MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 4)

    Good morning BC, We've recently discovered a Raster Display issue, where attached Image Files (Ex. *.sid File Types) do not display the Image content. You can visualize/select the Image Boundaries, and see them attached via Raster Manager (no missing…
  • How to bring to front vector dgn

    Hello, everyone Maybe You can help me I want to bring to front my vector dgn above lidar, how to do this? (MicroStation v8i)
  • Shortcuts own settings

    Hello, Who knows how to set own shortcuts on such commands as insert vertex, change direction of curve and change attributes? I want to activate them in one click. I don't want always look for them an whole main toolbar. MicroStation v8
  • Microstation V8i copy/paste duplication problem

    Hello, I am using Microstation V8i. I am trying to copy few elements and test from one DGN file to another DGN file. Whenever I copy and paste same in other dgn file its duplicating my copied elements. For example : When I copy one line and paste…
  • Random elements disappearing in v8i when using camera

    Hello, When using the CAMERA view (not ortho), is there a reason why elements disappear? It seems random elements will disappear as I walk around larger models and export animations. When I pan or rotate the camera slightly they reappear. Does anyone…
  • pipe bend smooth display in drawings

    Hi, I have created a pipe bend using flexi pipe in Aecosim(connect) but when I view that in plan or sections in drawings (microstation v8i) this doesn't come up with a smooth display. Is there any settings/ variable i should be mindful of to get a smooth…
  • I need help with parametric 3D modeling, is it possible in Microstation V8i, or AECOsim Buliding Desingner V8i? (i have access to Bentley GC, but im not successful in using it from inside the AECOsim BD V8i). If yes, please get me started...

    I need help with parametric 3D modeling, is it possible in Microstation V8i, or AECOsim Buliding Desingner V8i? (i have access to Bentley GC, but im not successful in using it from inside the AECOsim BD V8i). If yes, please get me started... I have…
  • I need help with exporting text from the Design Model to an Excel sheet or similar, se picture below. Is there any functions or method for making that possible? (I'm using Microstation V8i, SELECTseries 3).

    Hi! I need help with exporting text from the Design Model to an Excel sheet or similar, se picture below. Is there any functions or method for making that possible? (I'm using Microstation V8i, SELECTseries 3). My goal is to be able to select alphanumerical…