• In CONNECT, how do I restore the letters for key-ins that were next to the tools in the tasks menu in V8i and previous versions ?

  • Arabic Text not Display in Tags

    Hello Friends, I'm using Microstation V8i SS4 version 08.11.09.829 Facing the issue on Display of Arabic font in tags. In the text editor, it's properly displayed and did the setup in regional languages in windows. hope someone can help with…
  • Label Line ( Oct 2021 )

    It seems to me that the <Label Line> tool no longer exists/works. I found <Label Element> and <Dimension Element> but cannot get either one to label a line with it's info. ( Line length and angle in dd.dddd or dd mm ss. Both my settings in Design File…
  • By mistakenly i have rotate drawing shift + mouse middle button and lines are little crossed now

    By mistakenly i have rotate drawing using shift + mouse middle button and lines are little crossed now. Even i tried using redo ctrl+R its not making undo. Please can someone help me to bring drawing to its original position position.
  • Reference file levels override main file levels

    Hello. I have an issue while using Microstation V8. When I open up a .dgn-file ( with levels 1-63 ) and attach a .dgn-file ( with some levels named trench, ditch etc. instead of numbers ) as a reference, everything looks fine. I can see the different…
  • Is W10 and 16GB of RAM, CPU i5-8365U, Intel Graphic 620 enough?

    Hello, the IT department at my new firm provided me with the following specs of my new PC, I just wanted to make sure it will run the latest versions of Microstation without any problem in performance: "Computer has W10 and 16GB of RAM, CPU i5-8365U…
  • Batch script for "SAVE AS" Command in Microstation V8i SS4.

    I am using Microstation V8i SS4. I want to create files using batch script "save as" command after doing some text replacement. I want to do this operation in multiple files. Can anybody say how shall write batch script for "saving as" a file with the…
  • Labelling High Points and Low points

    Hi, I have received a series of road design in Microstation and associated profiles. I need the high and Low points to carry out the drainage design. Currently, I am going to the profile each time searching for high points and low points and then going…
  • Compatibility of PIX 4D Outputs

    Hello, Can i use Microstation v8i to edit and re-classify las/laz files generated by the Pix4D software? As well as generate DEM from said inputs? I am thinking of using it for a personal project. Thank you.
  • microstation Help

    Why does it feel impossible to get help to solve issues with this program?
  • How to write a script in a text file (notepad) to place a cell in the drawing? What are the key-in's or short forms available to write a script?

    I am using microstation v8i ss4. I want to write a script in a text file (notepad) to place a cell in the drawing but I don't know what are the shortforms or key-ins are to be written to execute the file? Can anybody help me from where can I get the…
  • Batch convert dgn file to svg file in Microstation

    Any option to batch convert .dgn file to .svg(Scalable Vector Graphics) file from command line in Microstation? I want convert only 2d .dgn file to .svg file from command line, and this .dgn file will be civil plan, or mechanical 2d dgn or civil sections…
  • I need help with parametric 3D modeling, is it possible in Microstation V8i, or AECOsim Buliding Desingner V8i? (i have access to Bentley GC, but im not successful in using it from inside the AECOsim BD V8i). If yes, please get me started...

    I need help with parametric 3D modeling, is it possible in Microstation V8i, or AECOsim Buliding Desingner V8i? (i have access to Bentley GC, but im not successful in using it from inside the AECOsim BD V8i). If yes, please get me started... I have…
  • I need help with exporting text from the Design Model to an Excel sheet or similar, se picture below. Is there any functions or method for making that possible? (I'm using Microstation V8i, SELECTseries 3).

    Hi! I need help with exporting text from the Design Model to an Excel sheet or similar, se picture below. Is there any functions or method for making that possible? (I'm using Microstation V8i, SELECTseries 3). My goal is to be able to select alphanumerical…
  • Microstation Text Issue

    Greetings forum users, I am dealing with something that is puzzling me with my Microstation program. I've been using Microstation/GeoPAK for a few years now but everything has been self taught. So when I come across anything that stumps me, it usually…
  • V8i SS4 Color Table Shifts on Cells

    When a cell library is attached in V8i, the cells in the display window are in the wrong line colors. When the cell is placed it also has the wrong line colors. The same cell libraries work fine with V8 2004 (correct line colors). What could be causing…
  • Dimension Extension Lines (changing 1st and 2nd extension line properties)

    Microstation V8i, SS3, v08.11.09.459 Hello, Is there a way to set or change the properties of the dimension extension lines? For example, when placing a dimension, I would like to set the first extension line to be a solid line type and the second extension…
  • Microstation Detects a Problem during custom vehicle creation for AutoTURN

    Hi, I have been trying to create a custom vehicle to run for AutoTURN and every time I try I keep getting this: Is there anything I can do to get rid of this error?
  • Turn off Line from a Smart Sold

    Hi there, I am trying to use live sections (Saved views) for presentation on sheet where I have customised the view to visible edges. (refer image below). I am having difficulty manipulating few elements. I have shown a 2D Visible Edges export…
  • Can not delete Model From List

    I am trying to delete a duplicate model. Basically it doesn't show in the list of model (REFER IMAGE 1) but it shows in where you can switch between the models (Bottom left drop down menu, next to views, REFER IMAGE 2). How can I delete that model which…
  • 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…
  • Grouping references?

    First of all hello to everyone! I've been wondering if there is a possibility to group references? In my line of work I can have up to 50 different references attached to the design file and it could be quite useful for me to make a group for different…
  • CONNECT Edition - Backwards compatibility with Select Series

    Hi Is there a list out there that outlines what new features from CONNECT Edition do not work in the Select Series Environment ( i.e. Tables , Item Types ? ) I am aware that the dgn database is the same but there are items that will only come in …
  • Drop to line strings

    Hi I'm using MicroStation to create a .dxf file from a .dgn file for our fleet management system. Unfortunately our fleet management system can only accept line strings, but since we've upgraded to MicroStation V8i, I'm struggling to create a .dxf file…
  • File Properties - Original file format is DWG.

    I have a large number of dgn files that when I look at the properties the original file format is DWG. Is there a way to recreate all of these files using a dgn seed. The batch convert just seems to do a save as and the original file format remains DWG…