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How to use Background of Bing Map in MicroStation Update 7

  Product(s): MicroStation
  Version(s): CONNECT Update 7 and higher
  Environment: N\A
  Area: Coordinate Systems
  Subarea: Geographic

Background

MicroStation update 7 and higher allows you to use Background of Bing Map content to all connected user (http://www.bentley.com/bentleyuserregistration) as a Technology preview.
You can set the background maps from the View Attributes dialog in the Background Map section. The simplified method allows a street map, aerial imagery, or hybrid imagery.
The requirement is:
  1. Have Geographical Coordinate System attached
  2. Good internet connection
Bing Map usage is subject to Microsoft's Terms of Use https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/maps/product.
In particular, there are some restrictions on printing.
For details, refer to the web page https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/maps/product/print-rights.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Open a file
2. Attach a GCS
3. From View Attributes dialog, change  Background Map from none to street map, aerial imagery, or hybrid imagery.
4. You can Leave elevation offset and transparency as it comes by default

 

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See Also

MicroStation Blog: Microsoft Bing Maps

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  Original Author: Maria Garcia
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