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    If you have an idea for something that you believe would make MicroStation better, please choose the product category that is most applicable to the idea, and add your idea there by selecting New in the upper right corner (note: you must be signed in to submit an idea). The more detail and description you include, the better. Please also include why you think the idea would be beneficial – specific use case scenarios often are the best way to do that.

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    • Is possible to add points / view verticles points for any element ( in references too ? )

      martinezx
      martinezx
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      See attached Is this possible to see the main points i want to snap for example ( from references too ?) example on left without and right with points ( like in b-spline points )
      • Thu, Jan 14 2021 11:30 AM
    • Make MicroStation compatible with Oracle latest version

      Jon Summers
      Jon Summers
      • Data Interoperability
      • New
      • 2 Comments
      MicroStation has had a database (DB) interface for decades. Oracle is one of several supported relational DBs . For those using Oracle, the available MicroStation interface is almost obsolete. We need compatibility with the current version of Oracle...
      • Thu, Jan 14 2021 2:56 AM
    • Integrate Markup and Clash report

      OhSung Kwan
      OhSung Kwan
      • Design Review
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      Once restore Markup feature, it will be good to have automated process to create markup as graphic report. Making clash report with graphic is painful and time consuming work!!!! Bentley - Connect your products first!!!!
      • Thu, Jan 7 2021 7:28 PM
    • Please Restore MARKUP feature at desktop level!!!!

      OhSung Kwan
      OhSung Kwan
      • Design Review
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      Since Bentley is forcing users to use their cloud service, MARKUP feature is not available at desktop level. Please restore this at desktop level just like Navigator v8i!!!!
      • Thu, Jan 7 2021 7:21 PM
    • Clash Detection - Report with Graphic

      OhSung Kwan
      OhSung Kwan
      • Design Review
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      Long time ago, original clash detection tool had a great feature to generate graphic report, and it had been removed sadly. Rather than just CSV report, it will be good to have back.
      • Fri, Jan 8 2021 5:33 AM
    • Clash Detection - Attribute Customization

      OhSung Kwan
      OhSung Kwan
      • Design Review
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      It seems there is no way to customize clash 'Status', Clash Number by predefined Prefix/Surfix, and additional attributes to manage clash better. Markup tool had customize attribute' values which is not available at desktop level in CONNECT and very...
      • Thu, Jan 7 2021 7:17 PM
    • Text: Decimal Justification

      Jon Summers
      Jon Summers
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 2 Comments
      MicroStation allows text to be justified in several ways. However, those abilities do not include decimal justification . MicroStation CONNECT includes Tables . Wouldn't it be great to have a decimal alignment option similar to Microsoft Excel and...
      • Tue, Dec 22 2020 4:07 AM
    • Converting Files and Federate Models

      Suresh Sankarankutty
      Suresh Sankarankutty
      • 3D Modeling
      • New
      • 1 Comment
      Hi, 1. How can we convert an imodel file to an .ifc file ? 2. How can we federate models in iModel 3. How to customize the selection of the models in iModel and export as federated single model as .ifc or .dgn file which can be easily imported...
      • Mon, Dec 21 2020 4:10 AM
    • Extend in line leader to text

      Cory Churchill
      Cory Churchill
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      In our office it is a current standard to keep callout text left justified. it is more in line with the idea that the English language is read from left to right, so right justifying is more difficult for the eye to follow. I have seen a few posts on...
      • Tue, Dec 15 2020 6:30 PM
    • Default method "from two points" on Create Saved Views dialog

      Carlos Vert
      Carlos Vert
      • Extensibility
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      Default method "from two points" on Create Saved Views dialog. Or make possibility to save settings on dgn with that option.
      • Tue, Dec 15 2020 10:03 AM
    • Set path of "Save as"

      Carlos Vert
      Carlos Vert
      • Extensibility
      • New
      • 2 Comments
      We would need to establish a path so that each time when a dgn is clicked "Save as", it goes to a path determined by a configuration variable. The problem is that now the folder is common to other users, therefore, each user can overwrite other files...
      • Tue, Dec 15 2020 9:51 AM
    • CE ITEMTYPES Instances/Definition Export - Sort Order of Properties (Names)

      Gregory Smith
      Gregory Smith
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • Under Review
      • 2 Comments
      Presently, ITEMTYPES exporting both Instances and Definitions results in a columnated Excel file with Properties (the IT field names) sorted alphanumerically. I would like these to be either sorted, or not sorted, i.e. as per the ITEMTYPE order in...
      • Mon, Dec 14 2020 5:28 PM
    • graphic group within cell

      Gerd Eisenacher
      Gerd Eisenacher
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      When creating a named graphic group in a cell definition cell lib and then place it in a drawing (then drop the cell) the graphic group definition is not maintained. The graphic group definition should be maintained after placement.
      • Thu, Dec 10 2020 2:00 AM
    • Copy named graphic group with incrementing number

      Gerd Eisenacher
      Gerd Eisenacher
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 4 Comments
      If you have a defined a named graphic group you can use COPY the whole group with all its elements. But the result is not a Graphic Group any more. I would like to get the copy to be another named graphic group - where the graphic groups name is incremented...
      • Thu, Dec 10 2020 1:55 AM
    • Text Border VBA

      Hasan Basri
      Hasan Basri
      • Extensibility
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      Type txtBorder gg As Long lineWeight As Integer color As Long level As String prio As Long 'V8i End Type Public tBorder As txtBorder ' ========================================================================...
      • Tue, Dec 8 2020 4:05 PM
    • Add "use cell/shape properties" option to "Create Solids" tools on 2D Parametric Cells/Shapes

      Grant Wood
      Grant Wood
      • 3D Modeling
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      I find it odd that 2D parametric cells and shapes have the option to extrude, revolve, thicken, and extrude along path with/without the active attributes and that when not using active attributes the attributes default to more or less nothing, line weight...
      • Mon, Dec 7 2020 3:14 PM
    • Add support for variables to the standard Array/Copy/Move/Rotate tools

      Marco Salino
      Marco Salino
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 4 Comments
      After hearing some requests, I am gauging the appetite for adding variables to the 2D or "standard" (not the feature modeling) Array, Copy/Move and Rotate tools. Please vote this if it you think it is a priority
      • Thu, Dec 3 2020 5:49 AM
    • Reference attachment settings "Set as default for project"

      Gerd Eisenacher
      Gerd Eisenacher
      • Data Interoperability
      • New
      • 1 Comment
      There are a quite a number of options when it comes to attaching references. For each attachment I have to make sure that these settings are right. But some settings even have a default value that I mostly never need. E.g. As I have mostly not such...
      • Thu, Nov 26 2020 3:39 AM
    • Design File Settings are rather model settings

      Gerd Eisenacher
      Gerd Eisenacher
      • Data Interoperability
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      As It appears that the Bentley development puts a great deal of brain power into USABILITY I would greatly appreciate if you could consider this. A couple of settings in File>Settings>Design File are rather Model specific settings , right? Every...
      • Thu, Nov 26 2020 2:29 AM
    • PDF: Embedding Hypermodeling Info

      dominic SEAH
      dominic SEAH
      • Printing and Plotting
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      The Raster Ref Manager has an option to use embedded geolocation info to scale and orient pdfs that are imbued with georeferencing info, geotiff-style. It would be great if something similar could be provided for the pdfs that are generated from Mstn...
      • Fri, Nov 20 2020 6:27 AM
    • PDF: Embedding geo-referencing data

      dominic SEAH
      dominic SEAH
      • Printing and Plotting
      • New
      • 3 Comments
      It would be great if the PDF printer could embed some georeferencing position, scaling and orientation info... like geotiffs This way, applications like Synchro Control , Mstn etc can insert / Ref attach the pdfs automagically. This seems to be a...
      • Fri, Nov 20 2020 5:01 AM
    • Save layer visibility in xWMS/xWMTS file

      Oto
      Oto
      • Data Interoperability
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      It is not possible to set in xWMS configuration file that some layers are not shown by default. Now it appears that it attaches all listed layers from WMS at once. For example if there are multiple orthophotos of same area but with different dates then...
      • Fri, Nov 6 2020 8:20 AM
    • Support WMS with SVG

      Oto
      Oto
      • Data Interoperability
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      For data fidelity it would be good to have also SVG support for WMS. This could improve performance and avoid "crossed old camera" picture issues.
      • Fri, Nov 6 2020 7:50 AM
    • Clip volume overexposed surfaces in Benltey View

      Heiko Beer
      Heiko Beer
      • Visualization
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      Hello, if i use the clip volume tool my predefined Diplay Style changes intooverexposed surfaces. Because the drawing seeds of the clip volume are not so well matched. This has the consequnce that edges and corners are very difficult to see. Yes i could...
      • Thu, Nov 5 2020 1:59 AM
    • Place Fence From File - From Model

      Dirk Boonstra
      Dirk Boonstra
      • User Interface
      • New
      • 1 Comment
      In Place Fence Tool Settings Dialog the Type is: From File. Its better to use: From Model. After the introduction of Models in a Design file, 20 years ago, this is more clear. Dirk
      • Fri, Oct 30 2020 12:19 PM
    • Cell Description as property in placed Cells

      Dirk Boonstra
      Dirk Boonstra
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 1 Comment
      Would be nice to have the Cell Description as a property in placed (Shared) Cells. Maybe more users will use the Description in the Cell Library. Dirk
      • Fri, Oct 30 2020 12:10 PM
    • Change the text in UNDO All PopUp

      Dirk Boonstra
      Dirk Boonstra
      • User Interface
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      The PopUp dialog displays: Do you really want to UNDO ALL CHANGES? It should be: Do you really want to UNDO ALL CHANGES in ALL Models? UNDO All will also undo changes in other Models in your DGN file. Dirk
      • Fri, Oct 30 2020 12:05 PM
    • Text-Field "Date"

      Gerd Eisenacher
      Gerd Eisenacher
      • Data Interoperability
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      We often have several fields for dates - mostly in title blocks and to update these texts when editing a drawing. e.g. Dates for "Status", "Revision", "Plotted". Some you want to update automatically some only when required (not when somebody just...
      • Fri, Oct 30 2020 3:50 AM
    • Calculate in field - Label coordinates (ACS-Values to be used in fields)

      Gerd Eisenacher
      Gerd Eisenacher
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      Fields are a great way to label elements but for coordinates you can only take the absolute values. On site we (and Ii guess everybody) use Floorplans for assembly. Imaginge you have a building with several floors. Each floor on another file so when...
      • Thu, Oct 29 2020 3:03 AM
    • [CONNECT] Named group visibility

      dcfox341
      dcfox341
      • 3D Modeling
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      Give us the ability to toggle the visibility of named groups, like we can with references.
      • Wed, Oct 28 2020 7:48 AM
    • Export setting to DGNLIB

      Gerd Eisenacher
      Gerd Eisenacher
      • Workgroup Collaboration
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      While working in a file you often have definitions that you may want to also use in other files. Or you get a file from third party and need to use some of the settings across the project. When you have dgnlibs and need to add particular settings like...
      • Tue, Oct 27 2020 7:08 AM
    • AccuDraw Coordinate ACS-Display and Datapoint-Input integrated

      Gerd Eisenacher
      Gerd Eisenacher
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      This could greatly enhance Coordinate input and Datapoint Input. The AccuDraw Coordinate Display should show the "running" xyz-coordinates (active ACS) besides the cursor. This dialog could at the same time used (as a alternative for the separate...
      • Tue, Oct 27 2020 5:38 AM
    • Cell Editor

      Gerd Eisenacher
      Gerd Eisenacher
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 1 Comment
      I would like to have a cell editor - like in the competition product - If you drop a cell you e.g. loose crucial information like the origin, the name. It could work like the "edit" command in the Cell library dialog, where you jump into the cell library...
      • Tue, Oct 27 2020 3:00 AM
    • Table Names and Database

      Cory Churchill
      Cory Churchill
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 1 Comment
      In a previously stated idea titled Table should have a Name or human-friendly ID I mentioned an idea to go along with it that a forum member suggested I make a separate idea for it, so here's the idea... I know in the agency I work for we use so...
      • Mon, Oct 26 2020 12:19 PM
    • Revit Imodel Plugin - 2d plan/section information

      dominic SEAH
      dominic SEAH
      • Data Interoperability
      • New
      • 4 Comments
      The Revit imodel plugin only exports 3d model. The information on the 2d plan/section/elevation, detail / drafting views need to be extracted separately using DWG export. It would be good to export the 2d information in their corresponding positions...
      • Mon, Oct 26 2020 8:08 AM
    • Reference out large cells of e.g. architecture

      Gerd Eisenacher
      Gerd Eisenacher
      • Workgroup Collaboration
      • New
      • 2 Comments
      We increasingly get files where e.g. the architectural floor plan is "bound" as a cell. Especially in DWGs this appears the popular method to deliver files with xrefs included as pseudo cells. (Same you do when you SaveAs a DGN and choose the option...
      • Mon, Oct 26 2020 7:15 AM
    • Microstation should support DWG Dynamic Blocks in a 1:1 way, hopefully with Cells

      Frank Klein
      Frank Klein
      • Data Interoperability
      • New
      • 2 Comments
      As I found in an old Topic : https://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/f/z_-archived-microstation-v8i-forum/70720/dynamic-cells-blocks/186312#186312
      • Mon, Oct 26 2020 6:49 AM
    • Explorer to show all sheets/models in the same folder

      Gerd Eisenacher
      Gerd Eisenacher
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      as the current file (Config variable $_dgndir) This allows you to switch directly to a particular sheet or mode as the file you are currently in. Rather than first opening another file and then digging into the model I guess that would be a really...
      • Mon, Oct 26 2020 6:17 AM
    • Fence Stretch Option to NOT add nodes to properties

      Grant Wood
      Grant Wood
      • 3D Modeling
      • New
      • 3 Comments
      Fence stretching smart solids was common place in v8i, but the tool is clumsy at best with parametric solids it adds un-wanted nodes and clutters up the properties menu. I imagine some users like myself would prefer it just stretch the underlying geometry...
      • Mon, Oct 19 2020 4:19 PM
    • Replace Drop Pattern with Associative Pattern in the Patterning tools tool settings window

      Rod Wing
      Rod Wing
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 1 Comment
      In MicroStation V8i the patterning tools used the term Associative Pattern in the tool settings window to associate the pattern with the boundary In the CONNECT Edition this has been changed to Drop Pattern Drop Pattern is much less intuitive...
      • Wed, Oct 14 2020 3:09 PM
    • Reference resymbolization

      Tim Hickman
      Tim Hickman
      • Data Interoperability
      • New
      • 9 Comments
      I am looking for an option to resymbolize the reference data. Currently some of this might be possible thru a display style with a display rule, but what I am looking for is the ability to change the font of text that is in a referenced file (not...
      • Tue, Oct 6 2020 8:34 AM
    • PDF: Partial Rastering Option

      dominic SEAH
      dominic SEAH
      • Printing and Plotting
      • New
      • 1 Comment
      For various reasons, vector-based output has not kept up with Mstn's DVs, transparency and other display styles available on screen. This has resulted in the need to 'rasterise' the drawings when printing. A limitation that has persisted since DVs...
      • Sun, Oct 4 2020 3:04 PM
    • Batch Converter - Subfolders

      dominic SEAH
      dominic SEAH
      • Data Interoperability
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      It would be great if the BC tool could recognise and work with subfolders. The converted files would land in the folder next to the source file. Conversion is increasingly something that needed with today's ever increasing need for collaborative working...
      • Sun, Oct 4 2020 2:36 PM
    • Update fields in titleblock when printing from print organizer

      Brenan Sellers
      Brenan Sellers
      • Printing and Plotting
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      The fields don't automatically update when printing a set of plans. I have to go into each file and update fields. I have tried suggested configuration variable but they don't work.
      • Fri, Oct 2 2020 12:58 PM
    • Table should have a Name or human-friendly ID

      Jon Summers
      Jon Summers
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • Under Review
      • 7 Comments
      If more than one Table is placed in a DGN model, it's difficult to tell them apart. It would be so much easier if a Table had a name, like a cell, for identification. Named Tables would also make it easier to implement AddIns that need to find a particular...
      • Fri, Oct 2 2020 12:33 PM
    • Develop an automated Sheet indexer similar to FDOT SHEET NAVIGATOR

      Nelson Perez
      Nelson Perez
      • User Interface
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      Prior to Connect series FDOT developed an addon tool that automated the inherent ability of Sheet Indexer. they called it sheet navigator. This programs capabilities allowed for: Automated identification of all sheets within a discipline or project...
      • Thu, Oct 1 2020 3:26 PM
    • PDF Referencing / Importing - Text only?

      dominic SEAH
      dominic SEAH
      • Data Interoperability
      • New
      • 0 Comments
      Not sure if vector-based importing or referencing is being actively developed or due soon... but it would be useful to have a function to vectorise the annotation elements like text and dimensions in the mean time. Currently, vector format pdfs are...
      • Tue, Sep 29 2020 4:09 AM
    • JPG plot driver

      NicolasT
      NicolasT
      • Printing and Plotting
      • New
      • 1 Comment
      Hi, like it was available in Microstaton, it would be good o have a JPG.PLTCFG Bentley printer driver available in Bentley View. the old jpg.pltcfg does not work in Bentley vIew CE update 14. Thanks, Nicolas Tobbackx Isalink/ Elia
      • Fri, Sep 25 2020 1:10 AM
    • View independent lock only X, Y or Z

      Jan Näpärä
      Jan Näpärä
      • 3D Modeling
      • New
      • 1 Comment
      Hi! View independent is an amazing tool, but! It would be even more amazing to be able to lock the independecy to either X, Y or Z. For example: I would like to put trees that look the same from all angles but that are only a 2D representation...
      • Tue, Sep 22 2020 4:25 AM
    • Facet curve keep attributes

      Oto
      Oto
      • Drafting and Detailing
      • New
      • 3 Comments
      There is a need additional option that Facet Curve tool would drop curve on the same level as the original curve. Now it always places resulted element on active element and if this is used on selection set then all elements are now using the same active...
      • Mon, Sep 21 2020 8:26 AM
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