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  • [Connect Update 15] Can't find level names, while level names are available in the seed file

    Because of upgrading from V8i to Microstation Connect update 15, I am customizing an exisiting dgnlib for one department. Most of the icons on the ribbon consist of simple key-ins just putting the line in the right level such as the following key-in…
  • Using both transparency and level display in a referenced drawing view

    Product(s): OpenBuildings Designer Version(s): CONNECT Edition Area: Drawing Views Problem We often reference our drawings into multiple sheets, controlling their display as needed on a case-by-case basis. In doing…
  • Element Levels display as (none)

    Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): 10.16.03.11 Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: Level Display Problem Element Levels display as (none) Element levels display as (none) even though…
  • VBA Show all Levels (Including ones in Library)

    Hello, I am trying to list all the levels present in a dgnlib file using VBA. However, all library levels do not show. Below, is the simple sub (test) to output the name of each level. However it only outputs ones that are imported in the dgnlib…
  • Create a new DGNLIB file from a CSV?

    I have a CSV file with custom line styles in it, how can I create a new DGNLIB file that incorporates these line styles? I have tried importing the CSV into the level manager in a blank 2D DGN, but it keeps dropping the 'Line Style' parameter as some…
  • 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…
  • Unwanted levels in OBD U8 file

    Hi all, Does anybody know where these levels are coming from? Every time I open a file in OBD U8 they get copied into it, not just on our customised project workspace, but also opening OBD out of the box. I've scoured the Part and Family system…
  • How to change 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…
  • How do i specify Layers for Projected Hydraulic Runs?

    So i have 2 files one is EXISTING-STORM.dgn and one is PROPOSED-STORM.dgn. Both contain the nodes and conduits for the respective storm systems. The nodes and conduits have been placed using the default installed libraries of pipes and manholes. When…
  • 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…
  • Text window displaying element type and level won't appear

    I recently got a new workstation PC for my work, and since then the small window displaying element type and its level that appears when you hover over an object just won't appear. It's quite essential for the efficiency of my work, and any solutions…
  • Unable to Edit/Modify any element by Modify Properties dialog or from the Schedules dialog

    Product(s): OpenBuildings Building Designer Version(s): CONNECT Edition Area: General Problem Description: I am unable to edit/modify any element by Modify Properties dialog or from the Schedules dialog How can…
  • OBD sets levels to used from materials without elements

    Hi everyone, When opening one of my files, it sets a lot of the levels to used, without them having any elements on them. These are all the levels from the materials. A quick compress removes the used status from these levels, but when closing and reopening…
  • ‘PST Subpart Level Same as Main Part’ tool

    Product(s): ProSteel Version(s): CONNECT Edition Environment: N/A Area: ProSteel Tools Subarea: N/A Original Author: Mihir Patil, Bentley Product Advantage Group Overview ‘PST Subpart…
  • CONNECT Edition reference layer colors not matching source dwg file colors.

    I have a question that should, theoretically, not exist, and can't figure out where the issue might be coming from. I have several color plans in dwg format, and when opened with AutoCAD and, funnily enough, OBD all colors appear in the correct location…
  • How to use level overrides with cached drawings referenced into sheets

    Product(s): OpenBuildings Designer Version(s): CONNECT Edition Area: Drawing Views Problem I've created a cached drawing and referenced that drawing into a sheet. From the sheet I then apply level overrides for color…
  • Change level name to be the same as the value of an ItemType

    Hi, I am importing ifc files into openroads and notice all the elements in an ifc are added to openroads on one level/layer. The importred ifc file has an item type called cad_layer on each element that I need as the level/layer name. Is there a way…
  • Change level name to be the same as the value of an ItemType

    Hi, Is there a way to automatically change the level name of an element to be the same as the value of an ItemType attached to the same element? Regards, Chris
  • 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…
  • Can I Remapping Levels and have the Levels Not be ByLevel?

    Good Morning Folks, I am using MicroStation V8i Select Series 4 and am trying to save a dwg to dgn while using the Save Options to implement a Remapping XLS file, so that I can convert Level Symbology to my standards. I can get the elements in the resulting…
  • How do I import Grids and Level lines into SYNCHRO Pro?

    To display Grid lines, Levels and 3D Text export them as a separate DWFx file from the original modelling software. Also make sure to enable Lines in 3D View Properties > General tab -
  • level name driven by list

    I am trying to drive the level name of my solids by a list. I have a list from excel that contains the name of the elements that I am trying to place. I can't paste the examples but in generic terms the list would look something like this (level1…
  • How To Set Pipeline Symbology Through System With Valve Tag In OpenPlant Modeler.

    Applies To Product(s): OpenPlant Modeler Version(s): CONNECT Edition 10.07.00.32 (Update 7) Environment: Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit) Area: Settings/Attributes Subarea: Named Expression Original Author: …
  • Reference file levels override main file levels

    Hello. I have an issue while using Microstation V8. When I open up a .dgn-file ( with levels 1-63 ) and attach a .dgn-file ( with some levels named trench, ditch etc. instead of numbers ) as a reference, everything looks fine. I can see the different…