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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Configuration…
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
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…
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?
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…
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 "…
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…
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.
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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…
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…
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…