• A neat trick to delete the Default model

    Inga Morozoff
    Inga Morozoff
    Original Tip Date: April 2005 As you know, you can't delete the default model , however...you can trick MicroStation by doing this: Do a File > Save As... > Options > Filter > Models . Now select only the model that you'd like…
    • over 12 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki
  • A question of licence under usage.

    stuartw
    stuartw
    Phil C directed me in another thread to have a look at the post by JBenoit http://communities.bentley.com/products/licensing/f/275813/p/94262/276243.aspx#276243 regarding under usage. The post states: I would like to address the comments about underuse…
    • over 9 years ago
    • Licensing, Cloud and Web Services
    • Licensing, Cloud and Web Services Forum
  • Configuration variable processing

    Inga Morozoff
    Inga Morozoff
    Original Article Date: June 24, 2002 MicroStation V8 offers new functions for workspace configuration using variables. It is now possible to perform an action based upon the value of a variable. Let's take a closer look.... 2002-06-24 Originally published…
    • over 13 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki
  • Edit Project variables via workspace configuration

    Inga Morozoff
    Inga Morozoff
    Original Tip Date: Apr 15, 2005 Edit project variables via Workspace > Configuration This tip was first exposed on the BentleyOrg Web Site . To be able to edit your project configuration file via the Workspace > Configuration dialog…
    • over 13 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki
  • Element Numbers And Types

    Dan Koval
    Dan Koval
    Document Information Document Type: TechNote Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): V8 2004 Edition Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Legacy Document Number: 8502 Overview This document contains a list of the MicroStation…
    • over 9 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Wiki
  • How to extract keyins for the tool settings in MicroStation V8i

    Inga Morozoff
    Inga Morozoff
    Thanks, Gino , for providing this information! To do this: Start any tool Open Utilities > Key-in and expand that vertically Type "set item toolsettings" but do not press "Enter" You should see a set of named variables for the active…
    • over 12 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki
  • How to string keyins together or create keyin scripts

    Inga Morozoff
    Inga Morozoff
    Original Article Date: January 2001 Updated: August 2006 Originally titled The Power of Keyins - Part 2 and published in the July 2000 issue of the MicroStation Manager Magazine , this tutorial covers how to create script files to streamline your…
    • over 11 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki
  • Increment or decrement keyins

    Jordan Stierly
    Jordan Stierly
    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…
    • over 13 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki
  • LTSCALE for MicroStation users

    Jordan Stierly
    Jordan Stierly
    Original Article Date: Aug 17, 2005 With thanks to Lincoln Chun for this article that explains the use of LTSCALE in DWG files being edited in MicroStation. This little explanation is only relevant to you if you plan to save your…
    • over 13 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki
  • MicroStation Product Area List

    Andrew Bell
    Andrew Bell
    Here is a full list of the Product Areas to assist in locating Wiki articles relevant to your queries. 3D Printing Accreditation Animation Archive / Backup Base Geometry Batch Processing Cells Change Tracking Configuration…
    • over 3 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Wiki
  • Multiply or divide keyins

    Jordan Stierly
    Jordan Stierly
    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
    • over 13 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki
  • Print messages in your scripts

    Inga Morozoff
    Inga Morozoff
    Original Tip Date: September 2006 Updated: November 2011 To print a message, try these keyins: M,ER[message] Prints the message on the left side of the status bar. M,ST[message] Prints the message on the right side of the status bar in MicroStation…
    • over 11 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki
  • PRINTORGANIZER OUTPUTFILENAME question

    rpsmith
    rpsmith
    All of my Print Organizer key in commands work just fine except PRINTORGANIZER OUTPUTFILENAME. I want to set the output format to <design name> and all i get is "bad input" - I have tried using quotes (double and single) . anybody?
    • over 9 years ago
    • Printing and Plotting
    • Printing and Plotting Forum
  • Referencing other configuration variables

    Inga Morozoff
    Inga Morozoff
    Original Article Date: March 29, 2004 When defining your configuration variables, you can easily refer to other pre-defined variables by using a particular syntax. Using this method can eliminate the need for creating new and possibly redundant…
    • over 13 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki
  • Remove toolboxes "Clash Detection" and "Schedule Simulation"

    Aimable Niyibizi
    Aimable Niyibizi
    Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): 08.11.09.459 Environment: N\A Area: Configuration Subarea: General Problem How to prevent a user from opening the toolboxes " Clash Detection " and "…
    • over 5 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Wiki
  • The keyboard shortcuts

    Jordan Stierly
    Jordan Stierly
    Original Article Date: April 3, 2000 Find all of MicroStation's keyboard shortcuts listed here. It's a great reference to print out and hang on your wall. 2007-05-14 Updated Angle AA= Sets the active angle Auxiliary Coordinate…
    • over 13 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki
  • Understanding configuration variables

    Inga Morozoff
    Inga Morozoff
    Original Article Date: March 29, 2004 For new CAD Administrators...everything you always wanted to know about configuration variables. Well, maybe not, but it's a good start. 2007-02-09 Added a note regarding the carriage return issue. …
    • over 13 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki
  • Understanding MicroStation BASIC configuration variables

    Inga Morozoff
    Inga Morozoff
    Original Article Date: June 1, 2000 MicroStation Configuration Variables help you define the way in which you want MicroStation to operate. They let you specify—among many other things—where MicroStation should look to find design and reference…
    • over 13 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki
  • Upgrading V8i MDL Apps to Connect

    John_PartTime
    John_PartTime
    Is there any documentation on the absolute basic essentials to implement when porting from V8i mdl's to Connect?. I have written a few mdls in the past and want to now re-compile them for Connect. I have no idea where to start, and am not familiar with…
    • over 6 years ago
    • MicroStation Programming
    • MicroStation Programming Forum
  • Use a library legend to help manage your library definitions

    Inga Morozoff
    Inga Morozoff
    Original Tip Date: May 10, 2004 Use a "library legend" to help manage your library definitions This is a very important and useful tip that was posted to the v8.general newsgroup by John Davidson : Use a library legend to eliminate…
    • over 13 years ago
    • MicroStation
    • [Archived] AskInga Wiki