• Open Custom task menu

    I have some custom task menus. What I would like to do is view/open a custom task menu with a keyin as if I selected the custom menu with my mouse. I have tried keyin: tasktoolbox open \CustomMenuName but, this will open the custom task menu as a separate…
  • Deleting differences

    Hi Good day. I just wanna know what's the difference between this to 'delete commands' seems like i found easier to use the ' X icon' in deleting the cells. Is there any bad effect/s in my design if i will continue using that icon? I show to you…
  • RE: Deleting multiple strand

    Hi Thank you for your quick response. I'm sorry for the lack of details. By the way this is the the my app "MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 2)" but i don't know its 8-digit number if there is. I just want to delete those cells simultaneously without…
  • how to change text style without change its justificatin

    hi everyone i have an issue with my drawing file text,.... in my old drawings the text style is standard or sec-erb .. i need to change its to style NONE, when i change to this, my all text is missplaced( place is changed) i have more than 200 files…
  • Group will not delete

    I have a user that group a bunch of elements. This Group method is not a named group but, does create a cell with out a name. He can no longer delete the group or drop the cell (that the group created). Any ideas on how to delete the grouped elements…
  • Converting lines to B-Splines on mass

    Good morning, I am a long time AutoCAD user who is learning how to use microstation for a new position. I have several people here who i have been able to ask questions but this is one that they get stuck on so i thought i would ask the larger community…
  • How to bulk process or automate file compress design

    Hello.. we are using Microstation v8i select series 3 and have a large number of files that we wish to compress using the File > Compress Design function. Please can you advise of a way to bulk process or automate this,.. thank you,
  • Live Nesting File Merging with Master Not Clipping to Boundary

    [V8i] When I merge with master, the references in my container are not clipping properly. I have this problem when I merge individually and when I do them as a large group. Is this a problem with the way my containers were set up?
  • Object not set to an instance of an object

    Hi Everyone, I am trying to install a CADD environment package from VicRoads in microstation V8i SS3, 08.11.09.459 and getting the error " System.NullRefferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. at MicrostationInformation…
  • Coloured 3d element edges

    Hello everybody, I have a question regarding the edge display in Microstation. I have two 3d elements, one I've created on my own, one is imported from .dwg model. When I apply colour to them in first case edges of ed element are displayed in black…
  • Microstation

    When i go to use the dynamic section tools from the task menu i get the following message: Detailing Symbol Style "Default" is not valid for following symbol type(s) settings - "Drawing Title","Elevation Callout","Interior Elevation Callout" …
  • MICROSTATION SUDDENLY CLOSE AFTER SELECT CELL IN SERVER

    DEAR ALL, I have a problem with my drawing. When I select my 2D CELL in my server that I created, my drawing suddenly close it. As for now, 4 drawing with the same problem. I Using microstation version 08.11.07.443 anyone can help me? Thanks. MHI
  • Powerdraft - Reference symbology overrides not saving

    I am using Microstation Powerdraft v8i. My problem is that when I apply a symbology override to a referenced file I get the error message "Level change is valid only in current session. The change has not been written to the file." So when I close the…
  • Export Microstation Linework to Topcon data collector.... .LN3 files

    I am trying to get linework files from Microstation/Geopak to a Topcon Data Collector, They need linework in .LN3 format. Can this be done in Microstation or Geopak?
  • Multi-snap3 problem

    When I set My Multi snap-3 as my default snap mode, it deactivate exactly after clicking on any other command. for instant I want to draw line and use Multi-snap3, after setting it as default snap it shows spackled but when I click on line it turn to…
  • Dynamic Views to dwg viewports

    I have a lot of sheet files that consist of sheet models with Dynamic Views attached through the drawing models. When I convert these files to dwg per client requirements, the dynamic views from drawing models are not referenced via a viewport, they…
  • Exporting 3d Microstation models to 3DS Max

    Greetings, Does any know how to export 3D dgn files to 3DS Max keeping all the individual parts/models intact? When we open the file in 3DS max it becomes a single model so when you apply a texture the texture is applied to the entire model, all the…
  • Dimension style change after moving around

    I have several file from different clients, and in some dgn files when I try to move dimensions then dimension style changes while in some files does not. I tried to check all dimension setting and match them up but it does not work. And also I am unable…
  • Quick Info Alt+Reset

    Hi, Why when ever i use Quick info by pressing ALT+RESET all i get is and empty box What is wrong? Charles
  • How to install side by side SS2 and SS4?

    Good afternoon, I'd like some advice and/or instructions on how to install SS4, but keeping SS2 intact, please? We have ongoing jobs with our local DOT that require us to maintain SS2, but now with a couple new jobs beginning we are also required…
  • looking for software to simulate driving curves off cars en trucks.

    At this moment we use Pathplanner to simulate driving curve in MicroStationV8i. I'm looking for new software because PathPlanner is no longer supported. Does have Bentley software or are there other programs? Steven van Schijndel landscape design…
  • keyin for changing rotation tool from 3pt to active angle

    Hi, A number of users have saved their settings with the rotation tool set to 3pt. There is now a requirement to move and rotate the data, and i am proposing to do this through keyins and batch process. When trying to set the active angle i only…
  • SS4 real dwg 10 error message

    I I just updated to microstation ss4. I f I open a dgn file and then CLOSE out ,back to the microstation manager menu and change projects I get an error. OS could not load c:\program files (x86)\common files\bentley shared\realdwg2010\realdwgfileIO…
  • point cloud to surface model

    I have drawn all the edges of a building with a line. Now I wanted to draw faces, but I have the problem that the polygons can draw only one plane. What should I do if not located all 4 vertices of the polygon in a plane? Or are there better options from…
  • Error Installing Microstation V8i SS4

    I get an error message on the Client Install and then it goes thru the entire install and fails at the end.