• Item Type information does not display in Properties with Parametric Cell

    Not sure if this is by design or a bug, but item type information placed at the model level for parametric cells do not display in the Element Properties panel unlike other cell types. I can still access the information by clicking on the item in the…
  • Simple 3D Constraints to rotate elements around a common center?

    Using the below to explain a simple example. A simple 3d post. And a grouped 3d sign element fixed to the post. How to I apply a constraint that allows me to rotate the sign around the post when placed as a cell?
  • parametric cell variation does not update when already placed on a model

    Hi All, I created a parametric cell with different variations, e.g A1, A2, A3 etc. Then i placed them on the model that i'm working on and used the variations i created. The problem i'm encountering is whenever i changed something in the variation…
  • Building parametric library for steel beams

    Hi All, I'm trying to build a parametric steel beam cell library in order to improve productivity. My first profile works perfectly when it comes to 2D. I can switch between all the variations - No problem. When it comes to make the cross section…
  • MS CE U14 - 2D Parametric Cell - Seed file

    Hi All, Am I correct in thinking the only way to create a 2D parametric cell it to use a 3D Seed file and only use 2D graphics. The 'Cell Type' is grayed out to graphic when using the Bentley supplied 2D Metric Seed. Thanks, MS CE U14 10.14…
  • BUG, again... : parametric cell after inputting forbidden value shows error that change is ignored (good) but no subsequent allowable modification propagates (bad)

    Microstation update 16. I feel like i should be paid for beta testing. Or as i see the state of the product alpha testing. This is by no means acceptable when an user trying out rather simple features finds so many bugs withing a day. When you…
  • Parametric Cells and Active Level Attributes

    Hey all, This is basically a bump of an older topic but I feel it needs to be pushed. Parametric cells and active level attributes don't work well together. Other cell types will take on the active level attributes for the geometry within the cell that…
  • On/off constraint with variable, measured value (length, angle) to be used as input for variable expression

    Hello, I am slowly diving in Microstation Connect edition (update 15). My big idea is to create sophisticated complex parametric models of typical bridge structure which is all derived from one input axis (two points in space connected with a line…
  • Parametric Cells Made Easy! (especially those cells that have a ton of variations)

    With the right workflow, creating a parametric cell library is pretty simple. After you've created your parametric cell with constraints, the best way to add the variable and variations is to import the values. Some of the cells have a massive variation…
  • Parametric Cell Libraries - Slow to Load

    I have been creating parametric cell libraries and they seem extremely slow to load from the library. Is there some way to increase the speed that they are loaded from the library into the file? It takes approximately 30 seconds to a minute for a cell…
  • Bug with Parametric Cells

    Hey everyone, This is an informational post regarding bug initially found in OpenBridge Modeler release 10.08.2.45. The reason it's being put in the MicroStation forum is that the bug is seemingly an issue with the underlying MicroStation Platform …
  • [CE] Dropping numerous variations of a parametric cell at once

    Hello everyone, we are working with several parametric 2D cells in our drawings and we would like to drop all these cells before sending out digital drawings to the clients (either as .dgn or .dwg). Now we are experiencing strange behaviour when we…
  • Connect U13 Parametric Pad for Cylinder

    Hi All, Our structures often require nozzle penetrations through a cylindrical shell. These penetrations will require reinforcement pads for structural purposes & these pads will be of standard sizes that could be created for a cell library. The one…
  • Parametric cells (2D) -> Command "dissolve" or "ungroup" -> Setted constraints eliminate cell

    Hello, when I want to dissolve or ungroup a 2D-parametric cell, and the cell is rotated or mirrored, the setted constraints eliminate the form of the object. For example a simple pipe flange. When the flange cell is in "normal" designed Position, it…
  • DGN to DWG Export -> Parametric cells (2D) -> Switching layers during export

    Hello, I have a Problem with the export from dgn files to dwg files, especially with the layers. I use 2D-parametric cells (e.g. a pipe elbow). In the parametric cell, the lines are on layer "X" (Continous line). When I put the parametric cell into…
  • Expressions in parametric cells.

    Hello. I just showed a very interesting video in learn server about parametric modeling. I also show that exists also expressions. From the video I didn't show if it's possible to access from expression environment model properties like drawing annotation…
  • Nested parametric cell property does not appear on model

    I have a parametric cell model and I inserted another parametric cell inside which makes it nested, i binded all the properties and all went well. The problem I'm encountering is when i place the cell on a file and try to search for it, I can search…
  • CE: Turning on/off an element in a parametric cell

    Hello guys, I created a parametric cell which is specifically a sign gantry with a number of signs inside, what i would like to do is to assign a variable that would turn off/hide a certain number of signs according to the assigned variable, is this…
  • Parametric Cell - Variable list

    Hello, I created a parametric cell with the following variables : But when i place it on a model, the variables which are set to be visible gets their order/arrangement mixed up. Can this be changed? Cheers
  • Parametric Cell Variable

    Hello, I created a simple gantry beam parametric cell with signages, see snap below. Can i make a variation of this parametric cell that indicates the number of signs? i.e Variable 1 - 2 no. signs Variable 2 - 3 no. signs Variable 2 - 4 no.…
  • Rotation of parametric tanks results into errors

    Hi all. As mentioned in the title, i am facing an issue when i am trying to rotate different variations of parametric tanks at the same time. I get the error message that some constraints changed the outcome of the commend. The exact wording reads: …
  • Parametric cells with lines on different levels - why do they behave different than normal cells?

    Hello everyone, we want to use a parametric cell-library for 2D-drawings of certain standard parts e.g. flanges. Afterwards we want to use these in different drawings. All our lines in the 2D-files are laying on different layers and have colour…
  • [MicroStation CONNECT Edition, last Update] Parametric Modelling: assigned variables dissapear after using volume difference feature

    Hi, i am facing a problem when i am using the difference feature in combination with the arrangement tool in 3D parametric modells. The problem appears after the following steps: 1. create a round plate and a small cylinder as difference object…
  • RE: Parametric Cells disappear when zooming in.

    Hi DavidG, could you please send the files for testing? and please let us know what MicroStation version are you using. Regards Maria Garcia
  • [Connect] Parametric cells linked to an Excel Table

    Hello, I am modeling a pump. Now, there are several variations that different models of this pump may have (different diameters, different heights, etc). I want to create parametric cells that contain those variations. I would like to link the parametric…