• [CONNECT] Picklist Command Key-Ins

    There are a number of undocumented MicroStation CONNECT key-in commands for Picklists... Some commands have no effect: I guess that they need additional parameters.
  • Key-in string to select elements outside of the fence

    Hello! I am creating batch file to perform the following on each sheet file: 1: select plot frame from the reference file ( courtesy one of the threads on this forum) # loading selectionby for one of the selection options# load mdl selectby …
  • [CONNECT] Reports Export Key-In

    MicroStation Reports are great! But, there's work needs to be done. MicroStation CONNECT has key-in command REPORT EXPORT . However, I can't work out what that key-in actually achieves. It doesn't open the Reports dialog, and it doesn't seem to create…
  • MicroStation Reports: Improved Key-In Commands

    MicroStation CONNECT Reports let you export DGN data to an external file. You can choose various file formats, including Excel. There is an apparently-related key-in command REPORTS EXPORT . However, that command is not documented and appears to do…
  • What is the key-in to close the Dimension Style dialog box?

    Applies To Product(s): MICROSTATION Version(s): 08.05.02.35 Environment: N\A Area: Dimensions Subarea: Dim Styles Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group …
  • Key-ins - make cursor default to Specifiy Distance Box

    Here's a challenging task: when using key-ins or function key for "Copy Parallel" command, is there a way to make the cursor automatically go to the "Specify Distance" box (see attached image). Normally I have to use Tab key twice to get to this box.…
  • How to select the active element template and set the association lock via keyin

    Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): N\A Environment: N\A Area: Standards Subarea: Templates The following key-in(s) can be used to set the active Element Template and turn on the Element Template…
  • How to move a reference using Batch process

    I want to move a reference -500' on the xplane but I am a little confused how to get the Batch Process to pick it up. I have the move reference keyin but I am unsure how to tell it to move 500'. It is a basic question that I hope someone can answer for…
  • Change fill of all elements (key-in)

    Hello, I want to change the fill of all elements in a lot of files and I want them to have no fill. For this I want to use the batch processing with vba. In the moment it looks like this: LEVEL SET LOCK OFF ALL (To unlock all references) CHOOSE ALL…
  • Where is the list of Key In commands in the CONNECT Edition Help?

    Product: MicroStation Version: CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Documentation & Help Subarea: N\A Problem Where can I find a listing of all key-ins in MicroStation CONNECT Edition? Solution…
  • RE: Where is the Command Window in Microstation Connect?

    Unknown said: We use the Microstation V8i Command Window You mean the key-in window? Look at the MicroStation CONNECT ribbon menu. Top-right is a search tool. Start typing a command in that tool to see matches... Press your Enter key to activate…
  • Key-In Script not working in CONNECT Edition

    Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: GUI Subarea: Dialogs Problem Description My Key-In Script is not working in CONNECT Edition Steps to Resolve Make sure…
  • Where can I find information about Action Strings?

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8, XM, V8i CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: GUI Subarea: General Problem Where can I find information about Action Strings? Solution Search on the term "Action…
  • Save using Key-In "Fence File" or "FF="

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8 2004, XM, V8i, CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Selection Subarea: Fences Background Would like to save the contents of a fence out to a separate DGN file. …
  • Apply a Clip Volume by Element Key-in

    Is there a key-in for Apply a Clip Volume by Element? I am writing a simple MicroStation script to place a Solid and I then want to apply a clip volume based on that solid. Is this possible do do with key-ins?
  • RE: Keyin window memory

    You have not mentioned which version of MicroStation you are using. That said, looking at the Key-in dialog in V8i and CONNECT versions they both show quite a large number of previously used key-ins. Is this what you are saying is not appearing? That…
  • RE: Levels in Bentley View Connect version

    There are a number of items in the Help Documentation that assist with the procedure for Controlling Level Display. C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Documentation\View\10.0.0\en\htm\GUID-7A0E54B8-558A-0B90-51B9-B5ADBCA6E27C.html You can open the Key-in Dialog…
  • Set "Move Boundary with Reference" on/off with key in or preference?

    Is there a way to turn off the "Move Boundary with Reference" setting with a key-in or UCF variable? I need to move a number of references around WITHOUT moving the current reference boundary. This should be a trivial process, but I'm at a loss on how…
  • V8i: String togther key-ins, but wait for user.

    I have read this article: communities.bentley.com/.../how-to-string-keyins-together-or-create-keyin-scripts and found it very helpfull. But I am not able to do key-ins that will wait for the user to give input. The closest so far is eg. this: " …
  • Detach a Border Attachment with Key-in

    Applies To Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): V8 XM, V8i, V8i (SELECTseries) Environment: N\A Area: Reference Subarea: N\A Original Author: Bentley Technical Support…
  • Key-in script to delete all points in a model

    Applies To Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): 08.11.09.459 Environment: N\A Area: Selection Subarea: General Original Author: Anders OMahony, Bentley Technical Support…
  • Key-in to set ON "Ignore Attachment When Live Nesting" option for DWG references

    Applies To Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): V8 and V8i Environment: N\A Area: Reference Subarea: N\A Original Author: Judy Wong, Bentley Technical Support Group…
  • Turn off all Levels with Function Key

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8, XM, V8i, CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: Level Display How to set a Function Key to turn off the level display of all levels in the view Background…
  • How to turn on/off View Display of Levels with a Key-in

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8, XM, V8i, CONNECT, 2023 Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: General Problem How to turn on or off the View Display of levels with a key-in? Solution …
  • Key-in for opening a drawing.

    Is there a key-in to open a drawing in read-only mode from the MicroStation key-in line (from inside MicroStation? Something like: NEWFILE -r < filename> Kind Regards, Scott » - - «