Snaps not snapping - Interactions between civil geometry and MicroStation geometry

George Palmiter said:

there are incompatibilities between the two types of lines, or between civil lines and the different versions of Accudraw.

Mostly a correct statement, however there are ways around this.  Civil AccuDraw and AccuDraw cannot be used at the same time.  Using this keyin or a custom ribbon button will toggle between the two types of AccuDraw.  civilcoord toggle;accudraw activate 

The following Geometry learning path (titled "Where are my COGO tools?") is helpful in explaining how to use Civil AccuDraw.  There is a learning curve that takes some getting used to.  https://learn.bentley.com/app/Public/ViewLearningPathWithMasterCourseExpanded?lpId=113278&mcId=113278&CourseId=119643&moduleId=119652 

I'll also point out that you can add a Feature Definition to a standard MicroStation non-civil line by using the Set Feature Definition tool. 

You can also add rules to a standard complex element using the Create Civil Rule Feature tool. 

George Palmiter said:

there are incompatibilities between the two types of lines, or between civil lines and the different versions of Accudraw.

Mostly a correct statement, however there are ways around this.  Civil AccuDraw and AccuDraw cannot be used at the same time.  Using this keyin or a custom ribbon button will toggle between the two types of AccuDraw.  civilcoord toggle;accudraw activate 

The following Geometry learning path (titled "Where are my COGO tools?") is helpful in explaining how to use Civil AccuDraw.  There is a learning curve that takes some getting used to.  https://learn.bentley.com/app/Public/ViewLearningPathWithMasterCourseExpanded?lpId=113278&mcId=113278&CourseId=119643&moduleId=119652 

I'll also point out that you can add a Feature Definition to a standard MicroStation non-civil line by using the Set Feature Definition tool. 

You can also add rules to a standard complex element using the Create Civil Rule Feature tool. 

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it. Since you brought up standard MicroStation lines and feature definitions, I wanted to ask a follow-up. Could you also comment on the specific things/features/tools that Civil lines CAN be used with that MicroStation lines cannot? There is a lot of overlap it seems.

Everything is geometry in ORD.  It all depends on whether you want civil rules on the elements or choose to use MicroStation tools only.  If you have a MicroStation line you can profile that line just like a civil line.