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  • New in MicroStation 2023.1 – Ability to overwrite a cell definition while extracting a cell model

    With MicroStation 2023.1, you can now overwrite a cell definition while extracting a cell model. Previously, you could not overwrite the cell definition because if the destination DGN contained the same model name as that in the source DGN, the Extract…
  • Custom Tool not setting Element Template properties within DGN, but OK in DGNLIB

    Product: MicroStation Version: CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: UI Customizations Subarea: Tools Problem Having created a Custom Tool within a DGNLIB Library file, that calls an Element Template…
  • Export to DGN

    Product: OpenRoad SignCAD 2023 Version: 23.00.00.151 Area: How-to Original Author: Bentley Global Technical Support The instructions and video below provide instructions for how-to Export…
  • Import DGN

    Product: OpenRoad SignCAD 2023 Version: 23.00.00.151 Area: How-to Original Author: Bentley Global Technical Support Introduction: The instructions and video below provide the new workflow…
  • Inconsistent Fills when exporting to DGN

    When I export a fence to DGN, sometimes a fill appears on top (e.g., higher layer) of a graphic log. I don't know what triggers it but it happens once in a while but never twice in the same output. For example, B-02 and B-03 are output with the correct…
  • Come convertire un file DGN in DWG

    Prodotto: MicroStation Versione: v8i, CONNECT Ambiente: N\A Area: DWG Subarea: Save Problema Come convertire un file DGN in DWG. Problemi durante la conversione di un file DGN (MicroStation…
  • Copy Shared Cell from DWG Reference does not display in active DGN model

    Product: MicroStation Version: CONNECT, 2023 Environment: N/A Area: Manipulation Subarea: N/A Problem A DWG file is referenced into a DGN file. When using the Copy Tool to copy a Shared Cell…
  • Importação de um arquivo CAD do AutoCAD ou MicroStation usando o ModelBuilder

    Produto(s): WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, HAMMER, StormCAD, SewerCAD, SewerGEMS, CivilStorm, PondPack Versão(ões): CONNECT Edition, V8i Área: Layout and Data Input Visão Geral Esta TechNote fornece dicas e técnicas para a importação…
  • Construction guidelines

    Hello all, I would like to know how I can activate the auxiliary lines when drawing a "smart line". In the tutorial videos, dashed lines are shown like this, if you draw a cuboid with the above command and have arrived at the last line, you can move…
  • "Error: Missing bridge" for OpenBuildings Designer DGN file

    Greetings, After finding out that one of my iModels was removed from the iModelhub, I attempted to re-synchronize it. It seems that I cannot do so due to this error: The DGN file in question is a BIM model created using OpenBuildings Designer. It synchronized…
  • Erstellen einer Verbindung - Connection

    (2) Creating a connection - Synchronization Wiki - iTwin Services - Bentley Communities
  • DGN project to Shapefile

    Hello everyone, I have a question how to properly export a simple railway project to shapefile? I tied OpenCities Map Ultimate, but when I try to export some data, it exports an empty SHP. I followed wiki, but to no avail. Other project requirement…
  • Solid By Extrusion API in Microstation V8i SelectSERIES 2

    Hello to everyone,I'm currently developing a function that tries to do an extrusion of a MSElement, but unfortunately it seems to be harder than I thought. The API that I tried were mdlKISolid_elementToBody and mdlKISolid_elementToBody2 (the newer one…
  • Kompatibilität mit dem V8 DGN - Dateiformat

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8, V8i und CONNECT Enviroment: N\A Area: DGN Subarea: Allgemein Problem Welche Unterschiede gibt es bei der Kompatibilität von Microstation DGN-Dateien zwischen den Versionen…
  • Is there a way to export from MicroStation a DGN file containing multiple references to separate DXF files?

    Is there a way to export from MicroStation a DGN file containing multiple references to separate DXF files? I usualy select every reference, I open it to clear references and then I export to DXF. If I use Batch tool, it spends too much time if a DNG…
  • Export geometry to new dgn file - several times with different input data.

    Hi, is there any node allows me to export geometry to new dgn file? I would like to use the same GC script to model something several times with different data as an input - is there something like export to dgn file with inputs like "path", "name…
  • Looking for DGN iFilter

    Does the DGN iFilter install with Bentley View? If so, I've got the windows indexing options set to search for file content and my DGN file location set, but am still not finding anything based on the drawings contents. If not, is it possible to download…
  • Electrical Revit export to OpenBuildings

    Hello, I would like export an electrical model to Microstation from Revit. The Revit DGN export is not exporting in 3D, cable trays are only shown as 2D lines, fittings or fixtures are not exported at all. Is there any method to export electrical…
  • Vertical curves converting to Straight Lines while exporting(dgn to dwg)

    Hi guys, While exporting Profile drawing from OpenRail to dwg format, the vertical curves are being converted to straight lines as shown below. Please advise how to rectify this.
  • Modeler: Import CS: Read Cross Section From DGN

    For RM Bridge inside OpenBridge Designer users have the option to Read Cross Section From DGN at Modeler\Import CS that allows the DGN drawing files to be used to create just the references, as no intelligence or references or variables are yet possible…
  • Convert DGN to DWG and maintain file settings for Levels

    When I convert a file from DGN to DWG the levels which were off and the drawing settings are not carried over to AutoCAD. When I convert the drawing there are alot of items which show up that are not shown in microstation. Can anyone else help wtih this…
  • Text symbol is missing from my linestyle in OpenCities Map Advanced

    Hello guys! I have an interesting problem that is happening to me using OpenCities Map Advanced version 17. I have a linestyle that was created in the past V8I version, which consists of text symbol The symbol was created with creating a text first…
  • Archive / Backup - MicroStation

    Automatic Back-Up and Save settings Automatic backup of design (DGN) files Automatically Create Backup Files When Opening File size limiter for the Packager file Packager not available in high security mode Quickly Create Backup Copy of Design…
  • Export dgn file with multiple models as seperate dgn files

    Hi everyone, I saw a few posts that explained how to export the models in a dgn file to seperate DWG files https://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/f/microstation-forum/171130/export-file-with-multiple-models-as-seperate-files/492329…
  • Move text to the left or right of a line

    Hi guys, I am currently using MicroStation connect v14 and windows 10. Does any one know if there is a way to move a text automatically to the left or to the right according the direction of a line that crosses the text? For instance…