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  • [BUG] Level is marked as Used when all belonging elements have been deleted

    Here's a bug I've found in MicroStation v10.16.1.319: I removed all elements from a given level, called "NOELMS". The "Level Display" and "Level Manager" still mark it as Used, with the black dot and 7 element in it. However there isn't really any element…
  • Determining Attribute ByLevel Status

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8i, CONNECT, 2023 Environment: N\A Area: Levels Subarea: General Problem How to tell at a glance if Level Attributes such as Color, Line Style, and Line Weight…
  • Error with Dimension Text over 76 Characters. - MicroStation Connect

    Dimension text drops characters at 77 back down two 75 at 78 characters it reverts text string back to *. How do I resolve this? Edit: My Junior Engineer originally ran into this problem when starting the text string with a symbol. At that point they…
  • When grouping elements with Group Tool or CTRL+G keyboard shortcut, the elements turn into a box

    Product: MicroStation Version: CONNECT Environment: N/A Area: Groups Subarea: General Problem When I try to group elements with CTRL+G, some or all of the resulting grouped elements are displaying…
  • Cells appearing as a box when placing and as a phantom image when moving

    Product: MicroStation Version: All versions Environment: N/A Area: Cells Subarea: General Problem Cells are appearing as a box when placing and as a phantom image when moving. Solution …
  • What is the best procedure for loading a client's workspace in CONNECT?

    Just received configuration files and design information from a new client. It's been a while since I've had to handle this task. I'm early in the process, but I'm wondering the basic procedure for loading a new workspace. Not having any luck stumbling…
  • Cursor crosshair is missing in view

    Product: MicroStation Version: CONNECT Environment: N/A Area: GUI Subarea: General Problem While working in MicroStation, the crosshair cursor associated with certain tools (i.e. Place Line…
  • Hold to pan view and also "coming from AutoCAD" question

    Hello, I have a problem with controlling my view. Pan view in my Microstation now works like "toggle". Press once to activate pan view, press second time to end pan view. Same goes for rotating the view. Therefore I can't even double-click middle mouse…
  • How to set the view background color from white to black and vice versa in MicroStation CONNECT Edition?

    Product: MicroStation Version: CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: View Subarea: General Problem How to set the view background color from white to black and vice versa in MicroStation CONNECT Edition…
  • Unable to edit Table

    Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Tables Subarea: N\A Problem Description When I select a Table to edit its contents, the Table outline highlights but no column…
  • How to enable Position Mapping shortcuts in MicroStation CONNECT Edition?

    Product: MicroStation Version: CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Configuration Subarea: User Preferences Problem Description How to enable Position Mapping shortcuts and make them visible in MicroStation…
  • Match / Change Attributes - Text - MicroStation

    Changing background color for text and notes Setting intercharacter spacing with change text attributes tool Text style "slant" setting changes after text is edited
  • Favorites - Text - MicroStation

    How to create a Text Favorite How to make Text Favorites available to use in all designs How to place a Text Favorite and use the selected element Properties
  • Microstation CONNECT V8 Manipulate Hotkey

    I recently updated my Microstation from V8i to CONNECT but changed my preferences so I have the hotkeys and toolbar similar to the V8i format. I used the following links to do it: How to display the V8i style Tasks dialog in MicroStation CONNECT Edition…
  • Open a .dgn file in background(batch processing)

    Hello all, I am new to Microstation Connect Edition api. I will like to know if we can open a .dgn file in background(batch processing).
  • How to setup Digital Rights with Passwords without using a Digital Certificate

    Product: MicroStation Version: V8, XM, V8i, CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Security Subarea: Digital Rights Problem How to setup Digital Rights with a password without using a Digital Certificate…
  • Quickly Create Backup Copy of Design File

    Product: MicroStation Version: CONNECT, 2023 Environment: N/A Area: Archive/Backup Subarea: N/A Problem I need a quick and easy way to save backups of my design files. Solution Assign the…
  • Hollow out Existing Solid (Shell Solid)

    Product: MicroStation Version: CONNECT Environment: N/A Area: Solids Subarea: General Problem How can you hollow out an existing solid? Solution Use the Shell Solid tool in MicroStation…
  • Microstation Connect; adding reference doesnt get selected like in V8i?

    Hi, When I was working in Microstation V8i and added a reference-file it was getting selected directly after I added it into the references. But when im adding a new reference-file in Connect it doesnt get selected automatically after I have added…
  • True Type Font Displays and Scales Incorrectly

    Product: MicroStation Version: v8i, CONNECT Environment: Windows 10 Area: Text Subarea: Fonts Problem When opening my drawings, some text is scaling larger and displaying incorrectly overall…
  • Unable to verify my e-mail address

    This is my back-up account. I am a teacher, I use MicroStation in my course. I want to verify my school e-mail address, so that I can have access to the full academic MicroStation version. However, every time I try to login, the screen appears informing…
  • How do I switch on or off the Automatic Element Highlight?

    Product: MicroStation Version: v8i, CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Drawing Aids Subarea: AccuDraw Problem How do I switch on or off the Automatic Element Highlight? Solution This feature…
  • Advancing to CONNECT Edition

    MicroStation CONNECT Edition is Professional Grade CAD that enables you to take a massive leap forward with cool features such as Item Types , Sheet Index , Parametric Modeling , and many more. Have you started using powerful properties-based features…
  • New in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 17 – Parametric modeling: 2D Constraint Tools enhancements

    We have great news! MicroStation Update 17 introduces lots of new features to help you be more productive and streamline your workflows. The Fixed 2D Constrain can now create Anchor points. Using an Anchor Point will prevent the shape from moving…
  • Error in printing from print organizer

    Hello, If I given single sheet print via print option I'm able to give the print, but at the same time when I'm giving print from print organizer, I'm getting an error in message centre as Error writing print file 'C:\Users\<name>\AppData\Local\Temp…