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  • Resolving greyed out levels in Level Manager while in a sheet model

    Product(s): OpenBuildings Designer Version(s): CONNECT Edition Area: Platform Tools Problem Description When trying to edit a level using Level Manager in a sheet or drawing model all the levels are greyed out as…
  • Importing shared cells keeps original level only sometimes

    Importing shared cells from DWG can have 2 different behaviours, and I don't know the reason. The way I import shared cells is either: 1) File > Import > DWG > choose desired file > Open 2) Open DWG directly with MicroStation in another instance > select…
  • What does ByLevel Attributes mean?

    Product: MicroStation Version: All Versions Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: Level Manager Problem What does ByLevel Attributes mean? Solution ByLevel Attributes are element properties…
  • If a element from a reference or active model is selected on screen (Highlighted) is the a way of quickly finding the level within the level manager So that I can perform further actions on that level.

    I am looking for a way of being more efficient while having to modify level attributes in references, My current workflow is to hover over the element, finding which ref. the element/level is located and manually finding this within the level manager…
  • Workspace preference of level's color but not print override

    My employer has a bunch of levels that we use, and some are a dark blue. I have trouble seeing that dark blue color in my workspace, but don't want to lighten my workspace. I also don't want to change the level's features or print preferences - if I send…
  • Microstation V8i: how to make the model not using a level?

    Hi Everybody, After opening a V8 DGN file with Microstation V8i SS10, and then open the level properties windows from Level Manager, I can find that some levels are used by the model, and some are not. If I want to delete a level, I think I need to…
  • Remapping PS_xx and PC_xx levels

    Product(s): OpenBuildings Designer Version(s): CONNECT Edition Area: ProStructures Interoperability Subarea: Levels Problem: After the ProStructures integration with OpenBuildings Designer, I am unable to…
  • Changing the current level of elements to a different level?

    Product(s): OpenBuildings Designer Version(s): CONNECT Edition Area: General Background: You can use the Remap Elements tool to change elements from their current level (or levels) to a different level(s). Steps…
  • Reference file levels do not update within master design file

    Product: MicroStation Version: V 8i, CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: General Problem Reference levels in my master file do not update. When you make a change to a level in the…
  • Level Manager not opening

    Hello, I am trying to access the level manager to edit properties of certain levels. When I press the button, it does not open. I have tried opening it from the search bar however it still doesn't open. I have also tried to open it via Level Display…
  • Creating Level Group other than in the Level Manager? Using a CSV?

    I have been attempting to use a .csv file to create Level Groups, but when I have imported this file I always get the error "Data Format in CSV file is not valid." Everywhere I've looked is making me think I'm going to have to go into Level Manager and…
  • Excluding a Level from a Level Filter Wildcard

    Hi all, I'm trying to exclude a level that has already been included in a Level Filter (using the "-" prefix) and can only get it to work if I omit the comma (","). If I include a comma, it negates the filter completely. eg. if I want all D…
  • How To Retain Level Names While Exporting The OpenPlant Model From v8i Version to v7 Version

    Applies To Product(s): OpenPlant Modeler Version(s): 08.11.09.XXX & Higher Environment: Windows 7/8/10 (64 bit) Area: Import/Export-OpenPlant Modeler Subarea: Original Author: Swapnil Joshi, Bentley Product…
  • Level in a reference file will not turn off using the Level Display tool

    Product(s): AECOsim Building Designer Version(s): 10.01.00.36, 08.11.09.866 Environment: N/A Area: Platform Tools Subarea: N/A Problem A level in a reference file will not turn off using…
  • Display or Change the Active Level

    Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): V8i, CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: Level Display How to locate which is the current Active Level and how this can be changed Background…
  • Level Manager - Levels - MicroStation

    Cannot change Bylevel Scale and/or Override Scale in Level Manager Cant attach CSV library in Level Manager Changes to multiple level attributes in Properties dialog are not applying to selection How to create filter showing only used…
  • How to create filter showing only used levels

    Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): 08.11.09.459 Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: Level Manager How to create filter showing only used levels Steps to Accomplish Go to Level Manager…
  • How to open level display and level manager from Bentley View CONNECT Edition?

    Product(s): Bentley View Version(s): 10.00.00.52 Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: Level Manager Background In MicroStation there is a series of icons available by defaults to open…
  • Key-in to import levels from a DGNLIB file

    Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): 08.11.09.459 Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: Level Manager Problem I've attempted to use the following and it loads a dialog to select…
  • How to display Color Level Symbology Override On/Off in Level Manager

    Applies To Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): 08.11.09.459 Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: Level Manager Original Author: Anders OMahony, Bentley Technical…
  • Level Filters Issues

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8i, CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: Level Manager Error I have several level filters defined in a .dgnlib. When I create an additional new level…
  • Use a Level Library to set By Level Functionality in V7 Workmode

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8, 2004, XM, V8i, CONNECT Edition Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: General Problem When in V7 workmode, I set up my levels with the desired Color, Line…
  • Level Manager column shows Level as External

    Product: MicroStation Version: 08.11.09.459 Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: Level Manager Problem Description When turning on the "Library" column in level manager “**External**” will…
  • Level Manager Bentley View

    Applies To Product(s): Bentley View Version(s): 08.11.09.459 Environment: N/A Area: Levels Subarea: Level Manager Original Author: Conor King, Bentley Technical Support…
  • Re: How to set level symbology by keyin?

    I found a little more if you want to elaborate your Level Management utilities.....There's a whole lot more under the pointer.. if it finds your Help Documents... mk:@MSITStore:C:\Program%20Files\Bentley\MicroStation%20V8i\Documentation\MicroStation…