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  • Function Key Menu File is missing from preference directory

    I created a function key menu seed file using MS_FKEYMNUSEED. When I open ORD, the desired function key menu loads and works as expected, but I do not see the function key menu file (JHefner.funckey.mnu) in my preference folder. Can anyone shed any light…
  • [CE16][v8iSS10] Script for importing specific saved view

    I want to make a batch script for importing specific saved views and then applying them. When using the "record a macro function" it doesn't record the selection of the saved view, I must select one in the dialog box when running the macro. key…
  • [CONNECT U14] PW level library attach keyin

    Using PW CONNECT and Integrated MicroStation CONNECT. I want to attach a library file (dgnlib) through a keyin - this keyin can then be used with a custom button trying to locate a file within PW, the same keyin works if the file exists on an external…
  • How to offset a curve in 3D?

    Applies To Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): CONNECT Edition Environment: Windows 10 64 bit Area: Base Geometry Subarea: N\A Original Author: Judy Wong, Bentley Technical Support…
  • V8i Design File Settings by Category: List of Keyins and VBA Strings for 2D Design Files

    The following and attachment is as complete a list of V8i Design File Settings keyins and VBA strings for 2D as I could find. Usefull when running as a Batch Process routine to standardize design files. Note: The accuracy numbers are the maximum allowed…
  • Add options for NOTES & TAGS in Select By Attributes dialog & keyins.

    I can use PowerSelector keyins to almost create a selection of all text elements in a file. Text, text nodes and dimensions are available. However, notes and tags are not available so I therefore can not form a keyin script to select notes and tag text…
  • Where is the list of Key In commands in the CONNECT Edition Help?

    Product: MicroStation Version: CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Documentation & Help Subarea: N\A Problem Where can I find a listing of all key-ins in MicroStation CONNECT Edition? Solution…
  • Fill remaining persistent across objects. Can I disable in the same keyin used to place it?

    I have a few closed objects that I'm creating that require fills, but there are many more that need to remain unfilled. The issue I'm having is that if I run the first keyin below to create a shape with a fill, the fill attribute is persistent and carries…
  • How to find element by properties from "Element ID" and "File Position"

    Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): V8i, CONNECT, 2023 Environment: N/A Area: Selection Subarea: General Problem Description: How to find element by properties from "Element ID" and "File…
  • Turn on and off Transparency with Key-in

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8i Environment: N\A Area: Graphics Display Subarea: General How to turn on and off a the Transparency View Attribute using a Key-in Steps to Accomplish The…
  • Auflistung aller Tastatureingaben

    Bezieht sich auf Produkt(e): MicroStation Version(en): 08.11.x Umgebung: N\A Produktbereich: Programmierung Produktunterbereich: Allgemein Ursprünglicher Autor: Sven…
  • How to use a variable in a key-in

    Applies To Product(s): MICROSTATION Version(s): 08.05.02.35 Environment: N\A Area: Configuration Subarea: General Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group …
  • How to view References in Bentley View V8i

    Product: Bentley View Version: 08.11.09.459 and above Environment: N\A Area: Reference Subarea: N\A How to open or display the Reference attached in a design within Bentley View V8i? Steps…
  • Re: V8i - VBA code for Printing from Excel

    Printer Keyins You can do what you want using printer keyins. The trick is … load the printer application without showing its dialog set print parameters using print keyins issue the print command to create your PDF The printer application…
  • Re: Printing via KeyIn (for Printer name)

    How to find Keyins You can find the keyins for an MDL application through the MDL dialog ( Utilities|MDL Applications ). The printer application ( PLOTDLG ) will be loaded when you choose the File|Print menu. Open the MDL dialog and click the application…
  • Script files

    You mentioned it was a text file. Aclt has some .scr files, but I know how to run them. IF I had a Microstation 2004 type script, would it end in .txt ? I would sure like a couple more examples. like one to load a Cell.lib or the .CSF file. I had and…
  • Keyins

    Related Links: Command Aliasing - Part 1 Run commands when starting MicroStation Using keyins to toggle dialogs and toolboxes! Understanding the Alias Manager Use keyboard shortcuts to launch your programs Wait for a data point
  • MicroStation BASIC FAQ

    Applies To Product(s): All Version(s): See Important Note below Environment: N/A Area: N/A Subarea: N/A Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group …
  • What command was that?

    Original Tip Date: Feb 16, 2001 What command was that ? Need to know what command is being executed from menu selections or dialogs? Try recording a macro while executing the action, then examine the macro for the command structure…
  • Something neat to add to the end of script files

    Original Tip Date: Apr. 2, 2001 Something neat to add to the end of Script Files! Thanks to Chuck Rheault for posting this suggestion to CCM! Add the following lines to the end of your script files: RESET NULL m,erSCRIPT COMPLETE…
  • Multiply or divide keyins

    Original Tip Date: Feb 16, 2001 Multiply or Divide keyins To multiply or divide a keyin such as: AA= , AS= , TW= , TH= , DX= , and DL= just insert a * or / before the value. AskInga Tip #7
  • Increment or decrement keyins

    Original Tip Date: Feb 16, 2001 Increment or Decrement keyins. To increment or decrement a keyin such as CO= , LV= , LC= , and WT= just insert a + or - before the number. For instance LV=+1 will increment the Active Level…
  • Keyin to attach references

    Original Tip Date: Jan. 22, 2004 Keyin to attach references With thanks to Barry Bentley for sharing this: MicroStation V8 - You need at least five arguments to the RF= command to keep it from asking you for more information. RF=file_name…
  • Keyin for the save as dialog

    Original Tip Date: Feb 19, 2004 Keyin for the Save As dialog To add a button or function key that brings up the Save As dialog, use this keyin: dialog saveas This tip brought to you by Dan Abney via the discussion…
  • Keyins to reload active file

    Original Tip Date: March 2004 Try these keyins to re-load your active file: RD= NewFile ALT+F ,1 ( Note, that's ALT+F then pause and press 1 ) Askinga Tip #416