• Description of pltcfg file

    Hi folks, where can I find description of variables and values they can purchase? I tried to search in help but there are differencies in values between pltcfg file stored in MSTN installetion andvalues described in help. Just an example…
  • Printing help

    Hello, I am new to the site. I have been using microStation V8i since august of 2010 and have conformed to the typical usage of my office. I am not key on the way we go about printing pages because it takes more time then it should. The current process…
  • Re: Print Organizer: Error adding files

    Here is the key-in: mdl load batchplt This should still work like you are used to. I don't know if this is related, but have you tried locking the two variables in the c:\Program Files\...\MicroStation\config\system\printserver.cfg file…
  • Difference between Plotting to PDF and Plotting to Plotter

    We are having an issue with our line weights when we plot to PDF. When we plot to the printer, all of the line weights look exactly the way we want them. The problem occurs when we plot to PDF. Line weights get larger or smaller, but only for certain…
  • Slow printing from Sheet referencing 3D models

    I've been experimenting with V8i recently and have created a 3D model of an electricity Substation. From this I have created the various sections as Saved Views using place fitted section. The Saved Views were then used to create new sheets to further…
  • Pinting dynamic view + pdf

    Hi all I'm going to use V8I and ARCHITECTURE. We want to use DV. WE ARE COMING FROM 2004+TRIFORMA. i wanted to know about your workflow and how you print sheet with dv referenced. i know that rasterised must be click. it make 15min to send a sheet…
  • Re: Not getting all levels in PDF

    Hi Andrew! It's not specific elements, it is any elements on a particular level. Originally all the elements on the Alt1-Udrive level (Level was renamed to T1) were reassigned to Existing Topo and G- Anno-Dims levels on the PDF and the Alt1-UDrive…
  • Not getting all levels in PDF

    I am using V8i and am using a ,pltcfg that will generate levels in the PDF file that can be turned on-off. I am getting sporatic output results. About 20% of the time. I get a pdf that does not contain all the levels that were displayed…
  • No "save as" dialogs appearing with use of Bentley PDF drivers.

    Hello all. We have begun having issues with newly created user accounts. When we add a new user to to ProjectWise ( SS3 - 09.11.09.109 ) they are unable to print to PDF files within MicroStation V8i ( SS2 - 08.11.07.443 ). The "save as" dialog which…
  • Model Space within a DGN file

    When working with model spaces within a DGN file, our presentation files have several model spaces that make up various stages of our presentations. Is there anyway to have a tag of some sort printed somewhere within the printed copy that places which…
  • Print Organizer output name

    Hi! I want to print out all the maps under the "ETÄ" map (see picture) at the same time, is there a way to make that it prints 2 different PDF's with the other map's name, like one PDF named "ETÄ1017" with all the drawings from that map, and one PDF…
  • PrintStyle - Save last used

    Is there a way to have MicroStation keep the last used PrintStyle instead of changing to the Default PrintStyle when changing drawings?
  • Default Print File Name

    V8i: I might have missed this in previous threads and no reference in help, but... Default Print File Name has as a std. entry "$(MS_PLTFILES)$(basename(_DGNFILE))-$(MS_PLTMODELNAME)-<autoInc?digits=3?base=0> and this allows a pdf filename…
  • Print Organizer Not Substituting Fonts

    Hello, We have been using the batch print function and finally biting the bullet and moving to Print Organizer (PO). However, we are finding that the fonts are not plotting correctly and the default font is being substituted. When we plot from the…
  • Microstation v8i Printing

    Hi experts, Anyone can tell me how to print by selecting an object or area instead of using the fence command? For example I created a square that covers my drawings and I want to print the drawings inside that square. Instead of using the fence…
  • View Display Style (Hidden Line) & Line Weights

    In V8i the View Display Style for Hidden Line assigns a global line weight overriding the element's line weight. In XM, the View Display Mode for Hidden Line preserved the line weights. I understand the logic in the View Display Style, but is there a…
  • Large PDF output size V8i...

    I have an A4 sized sheet with 2 attached raster images (each original image is just over 1 Mb ), but the PDF output file is over 8Mb!!....not very useful..... can someone help - I've not touched the driver configuration.
  • Make Print Organizer choose Paper Size automatically?

    Hi, Is there anyway I can make the Print Organizer choose the Paper Size automatically depending the size of the fence, maybe a part of a layer name or something else? Thanks, Andreas
  • Re: GEOPAK vs. Print Organizer

    Thank you for your reply. I appreciate your efforts and am anxiously awaiting a fix. Josh Mauritz
  • Pentable Wildcard Selection

    Has any thought been given to adding the ability to select levels with a wildcard e.g S-* . When selecting level names; if another level is added in a reference later it will not be included in the pentable. If you could select via wildcard, if the level…
  • Level Symbology doesn't "hold" after exiting a drawing

    We utilize the level symbology feature in Microstation V8 and V8i to print drawings in grayscale in order to highlight certain design attributes. When I set up a drawing I usually turn overrides ON and then adjust the levels to get the desired effect…
  • Printing layers to PDF with PDF Factory Pro

    Hello all, I am currently working with Microstation V8i. I am almost finished with some testing, but I still have the following problem. I am using PDF Factory Pro for plotting my files to PDF. With the pdf.pltcfg I get a layered pdf file, but when…
  • Batchplot -> Supported File Extensions

    Since I am a Geopak user and it has been determined that Print Organizer will not function at all if Geopak is installed (I've tried and tried, activated or deactivated, with no results), I am forced to remain using BatchPlot. By using the keyin to locate…
  • 3dPDF - Shading with shadows

    I don't seem to be able to get 3D PDF's with shadows! Is this a limitation or can anyone shed some light on it? Can we get this implemented? Ben
  • Printing custom line styles with Print Organizer

    We utilize custom line styles in our workspace i.e. a "w" inserted in a line for waterline. When we print this sheet using the standard print option and our pdf plt driver, it shows up correctly. I am new to Print Organizer so hang in there with me. I…