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  • 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…
  • Corrupted Corridor Reference Element

    The reference element (centerline) for my corridors has become corrupt. It I touch the corrupted element UStn crashes. It is corrupt in my backups. It there a tool/method that allows me to change the reference element of a corridor to a different element…
  • [MSCE C++] Add a third party VS C++ library to .mke files and build the exist project into MSCE

    Hello everybody, has anybody meet this problem that change an existed VS c++ project into .mke file, thus bmake can build all the file together? or add a OpenCV additional library to the .mke file? dirToSearch = D:/xxx/install/include #thirdparty libraries…
  • What is the difference between IFC Import and the IFCIN keyin?

    Product(s): OpenBuildings Designer (and AECOsim Building Designer) Version(s): CONNECT Edition Area: Import/Export Subarea: IFC Problem I've found that the IFC Import tool doesn’t include the ability to…
  • [CONNECT C++] Error LNK2001 calling function from another cpp file

    Hi, I already asked a similar question and the problem was a missing library in the *.mke file. At the moment I have my "main" .cpp file and I want to call an Initialization function from another .cpp file. I did it in a similar way to the "exampleSolids…
  • [CONNECT .NET/C++] Queue command to .NET AddIn from Native App.

    I have a .NET AddIn that behaves as expected if I manually send a command. I have a native app. that wants to send that same command to the .NET AddIn . However, the .NET AddIn doesn't seem to see the command queued from the native app... const bool…
  • REFERENCE ATTACH Key-in with Files located on ProjectWise

    Can I use a keyin to attach files located on ProjectWise? From help; REFERENCE ATTACH (or RF=)[configuration_variable:]<file_name>[,model_name][,logical_name][,description][,view_name][,scale][,nesting][,on|off] I use this keyin regularly for files…
  • [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. …
  • How to migrate V8i projects to ProStructures CONNECT Workset

    Product(s): ProStructures CONNECT Edition Version(s): CONNECT Edition (10.xx.00.xx) Environment: Configuration Area: Configuration Assistant Subarea: Configuration Original Author: Sandip Kar…
  • Key-In commands with configuration variables to a specific folders in projectwise

    in MicroStation V8i SS10 or Connect update 13 I am trying to run a keyin to publish the packaged imodel (.i.dgn) to a specific folder in ProjectWise utilizing configuration variables. I can hard path the ProjectWise location but can this be done by…
  • Assign a button combination to open the "Change Attributes" tool

    Product(s): OpenBuildings Designer Version(s): CONNECT Edition Area: User Interface Subarea Button Assignments Problem How do I assign a button combination to open the Change Attributes tool? Solution…
  • [MSTN V8i] [C#]Judge four points on a plane?

    T ake four points at any point. I want to judge whether it is on a plane. My MicroStation version is v8i ss3, Visual Studio version is vs2015 Pro.If there is any way to provide it to me, I am very grateful.
  • Do I always have to click in the Key-In box prior to entering a key-in command?

    Using MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 3): do I always have to click my cursor in the key-in box prior to typing in a key-in command? Is there a way to make it so that if I type, MS automatically knows I'm trying to key-in? It is like that in AutoCAD with…
  • [CONNECT] Picklist Command Key-Ins

    There are a number of undocumented MicroStation CONNECT key-in commands for Picklists... Some commands have no effect: I guess that they need additional parameters.
  • Key-in string to select elements outside of the fence

    Hello! I am creating batch file to perform the following on each sheet file: 1: select plot frame from the reference file ( courtesy one of the threads on this forum) # loading selectionby for one of the selection options# load mdl selectby …
  • Some Key-ins Lost

    Why are some key-in commands lost in my ABD? For example, I cannot find "dg editor" in the Key-in window.
  • [CONNECT] Reports Export Key-In

    MicroStation Reports are great! But, there's work needs to be done. MicroStation CONNECT has key-in command REPORT EXPORT . However, I can't work out what that key-in actually achieves. It doesn't open the Reports dialog, and it doesn't seem to create…
  • MicroStation Reports: Improved Key-In Commands

    MicroStation CONNECT Reports let you export DGN data to an external file. You can choose various file formats, including Excel. There is an apparently-related key-in command REPORTS EXPORT . However, that command is not documented and appears to do…
  • What is the key-in to close the Dimension Style dialog box?

    Applies To Product(s): MICROSTATION Version(s): 08.05.02.35 Environment: N\A Area: Dimensions Subarea: Dim Styles Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group …
  • Key-ins - make cursor default to Specifiy Distance Box

    Here's a challenging task: when using key-ins or function key for "Copy Parallel" command, is there a way to make the cursor automatically go to the "Specify Distance" box (see attached image). Normally I have to use Tab key twice to get to this box.…
  • How to select the active element template and set the association lock via keyin

    Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): N\A Environment: N\A Area: Standards Subarea: Templates The following key-in(s) can be used to set the active Element Template and turn on the Element Template…
  • How to move a reference using Batch process

    I want to move a reference -500' on the xplane but I am a little confused how to get the Batch Process to pick it up. I have the move reference keyin but I am unsure how to tell it to move 500'. It is a basic question that I hope someone can answer for…
  • 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…
  • What determines the Assets displayed when using the BF DISPLAY ASSET DISPLAY keyin?

    Product(s): Bentley Facilities Space Planner Version(s): 08.11.11.23 Environment: N\A Area: Asset Subarea: N\A Problem When opening one of our drawings in Facilities Planner and applying…