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  • 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 ?

  • Microstation Key-in: Attach Reference with live nesting

    Hello, I am new to MicroStation V8i. I am trying to use a batch process to reference one file to a set a drawings. My issue lies in the script for the key-in. This is what I have found so far: Key-in: RF= [configuration_variable:]<filename> […
  • Key-In Issue With Level Overrides

    Hi, So i have been playing around with Key-In's, I am attempting to make a batch process key-in script that sets all level overrides so it doesn't have to manually be done. I have successfully done this in the past - but for some reason I'm having…
  • MicroStation V8i Key-in: difference between DBCONMGR and ACTIVE DATABASE?

    Hi Experts, When I attempted to connect to Oracle database, I tried two different Key-in commands -- DBCONMGR Oracle username/password@dbserver -- ACTIVE DATABASE username/password@dbserver Seems to me they both work. Anybody know what is the…
  • MicroStation V8i: the Key-in syntax of "db="

    Hi Experts, I saw a documentation page of ACTIVE DATABASE like http://www.mdlapps.com/microstation/ustnhelp2016.html In my MicroStation V8i SS4, I also see a similar page in the help document. For the "(DB=)" note beside the title: does it mean…
  • [V8i] Rotating a reference file

    I'm trying to reference a revision block into some old existing drawings that were originally created rotated 90 degrees. I know I can change the reference rotation in the reference dialogue box, but that is not acceptable with thousands of files. …
  • Key-in: Working Units > Accuracy

    Is there a key-in I can pair with the one below for setting the accuracy under the Working units? I was hoping to set up a batch to change this. -SET UNITS [Master] [Sub]
  • [V8i] MDL LOAD fail if dgn is located on fileshare

    Application: MS SS2 and MS SS3 (08.11.09.357) HW/SW: Any Location of workspace + mdl: tested both local and on network. Hi. This is my first post on Bentley forum, as a result of chating with Conor King from Bentley support, issue #7000061864…
  • User profiles

    I want to write a macro that covers our printing needs. Part of that macro will need to know which user configuration file is currently in use. Are there any "keyins" or other instructions that I should use to inquire the profile and return a result?
  • Re: [v8i SS3 MDL] Opening task navigation dialog after MDL application is loaded

    "] TASKTOOLBOX should be the TaskId for the TASKTOOLBOX keyins - if required. mdlInput_sendSynchronizedKeyin() is the preferred way to drive via keyins for MicroStation V8.5 2004 Edition and later. You may want to use the mdlInput_setFunction (INPUT_ENTER_IDLE…
  • Re: Set Design File vba or key-in highlight color and Selection Color V8i is the program I use.

    Compare this: Your solution: To change active attributes, MicroStation VBA engine has to be started, it has to load mvba file and the code is processed. And the only thing the code does is to simulate user's key-ins. It's like to use start nuclear…
  • Re: Opening a document in Microstation Menu using a MicroStation Variable for the directory.

    Philip, If there is a need to specify a specific application, then you can provide it as the first item in your keyin like you currently have. If you prefer to set your default application open preferences at the Microsoft Windows Explorer (e.g. Open…