Browse By Tags

  • Valve Assets not representing properly in 3D model

    Product(s): APM Implementation and Performance Management Version(s): 7.10 Environment: N\A Area: N/A Subarea: N\A Problem Some valve components are missing on the DGN 3D drawings after conversion…
  • Perform unit conversions with FlexUnits

    Product(s): FlexUnits Version(s): 02.01.00.04 Area: Calculations Problem How to use FlexUnits to perform unit conversions, including flow, length, velocity, viscosity, area, volume, torque, temperature etc. Solution FlexUnits…
  • lost SUE Metadata when copying a file

    While trying to move CAD files from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of a design project, the following has happened: Phase I used a different workspace than Phase II. There are a bunch of configuration variables set in the new workspace that are different from…
  • Convert to DWG

    There was a question from Visahl about converting line styles and line scales to DWG. You find this in the DWG options one can map all elements of a drawing when needed. See also other forums https://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation…
  • Export to dwg - Reduce fil size

    I have a dgn with lots of references that I need to convert to dwg due to customer demands. All references should be merged into the file. The file size I end up with is about 60 MB, which is the same as the dgn with all references merged into master…
  • Tolerance Variables in Project Configuration File

    Applies To Product(s): OpenPlant PID Version(s): 08.11.09.XXX Environment: Windows 7 (64 bit) Area: PlantSpace P&ID Conversion Subarea: Original Author: Kestutis Mitkus, Bentley Product Advantage Group…
  • PW Admin table conversion error after update - 08.11.11.590 to 10.00.02.99

    After a successful DMSCONV of projectwise database I am getting the error in the screenshot below. I have also attached log files from the DMSCONV, dmskrnl, and pwadmin. The issue seems to be coming from the spatial tables. Any help is appreciated. …
  • Microstation dgn to shp

    Hello, I am using Micro-station v8I with maps enabled (supposedly). I am trying to export a dgn a which contains polygons to use as a shp shape file. I will use the shp to establish an area of interest on the USDA web soil survey map. Self help indicates…
  • 09. Can the units of measurements be changed when creating a Time History Analysis TIH or THL file in AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan. 2017 10.01.00.09 Problem: Can the units of measurements…
  • DGN to DWG export for solid cones creates two different wireframe renderings

    DGN export to DWG. Solid cones display with two nodes in DGN, but only one when exported to DWG. Why is this? The DGN cone displays with circles at either end and two isometric lines. One node for the circle which lengthens the object and one node for…
  • Converting older versions of StormCad to more current versions

    Currently, converting StormCad SELECTseries 3 (08.11.03.84) to either SELECTseries 5 or 6. Popup window stated "This model contains one or more User-defined formulas-fields that may need to be manually reviewed since they may have been affected by schema…
  • STAAD Foundation Advanced - conversion

    I am having difficulty with the "Conversion" of a STAAD Foundation Advanced file from an older version to the latest version 7.2. The file is too large to upload. Please advise on how to upload the file and to fix the "conversion" issue. Thanks,
  • RE: STAAD Foundation Advanced - conversion from .afs to .sfa

    The site location was changed from Radford, VA to Radford VA ...just removed the " , " Modified file attached. The conversion should work fine now. TP1_modified.zip
  • Can object data be converted easily between Microstation and AutoCAD?

    I work for a water utility. We have several standard blocks for things such as Valves and Meters that we require contractors to use. They must attach around 12 different attributes of object data to each block before submitting their final plans to us…
  • RE: OPM SS6 - auto olets for Autoplant spec doesn't work

    Hello Tuan, sorry for delay in my response. I am still evaluating this. Will update on it shortly. HTH -Regards | Rahul Kumar
  • Need help creating a 3D surface to be used with InRoads. Starting odd with a large .tif file

    New to MicroStation as well as InRoads, so please bear in mind I need detailed advice but in laymen terms. I have been asked to set up the 3D model of the existing surface so it can be use in design of a new highway (using InRoads). I have been provided…
  • RE: OpenPlant Modeler V8i SS5 Database files for Cable Trays

    Hello Curtis, If you refer default project say OPModeler_Metric, you will get mcablet.mdb file present inside Specs Database folder. See path below: (C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenPlantModeler V8i\WorkSpace\Projects\OPModeler_Metric\DataSet\Specs Databases…
  • RAM Structural System File Does Not Convert and Open - GetNextUniqueID

    Applies To Product: RAM Structural System; First Affected Version: N/A Found in Version: 15.02.00.000 Fixed in Version: N/A Environment: All Area: File Subarea: N/A…
  • To Convert Nozzle Data from PSDS to OpenPlant Modeler Spec

    Applies To Product(s): OpenPlant Modeler Version(s): 08.11.09.xxx Environment: Windows 7 (64 bit) Area: Component Subarea: Spec Gen - Exchange - PSDS Conversion Original…
  • Gaskets Not Converted from PSDS Spec to OpenPlant Modeler Spec

    Applies To Product(s): OpenPlant Modeler Version(s): 08.11.09.xxx Environment: Windows 7 (64 bit) Area: Component Subarea: - Original Author: Harpreet Singh, Bentley…
  • To Create Missing SIGHT_GLASS Class data in OpenPlant Modeler

    Applies To Product(s): OpenPlant Modeler Version(s): 08.11.09.XXX Environment: Windows 7 (64 bit) Area: OpenPlant Specification Generator Subarea: - Original Author: …
  • Converting Existing .dgn US Foot (International) to US Survey Foot. What about the GO?

    We have sub contractors that have data in a .dgn US Foot file (created by an old Seed File) and we need to use that file but the Client mandates that the .dgn be created with a seed file that is set to US Survey Foot and the appropriate Geo Coordinate…
  • RE: AXSYS and OPPID communication

    Hi Juan, You can convert your AXSYS drawings to OpenPlant PID. The process conversion is given in the help file of OpenPlant PID as shown below. Hope this helps! Regards, Harpreet
  • Pointools - exporting to a .pts format

    Please can someone give me a workflow for exporting to a .pts format using pointools. I've tried in the past, and have had issues with the time its taken, not exporting to the limits of the clip box, scaling issues and quality/fidelity issues of the…