Original Tip Date: February 2006
Updated: October 2010
Change a complex shape to a (simple) shape
With AccuDraw turned on, choose Modify Element with M inimize number of linear elements enabled. Then click on the element twice in the same…
Original Post Date: December 2010
To determine, and set, options in the tool settings box, use the set item keyin. For example, let's suppose you want a keyin to turn on or off the Join Elements option found with the Place SmartLine tool.
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Introduction: MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 2) installs Bentley DGN IFilter is a tool that enables searching text content in DGN files using Windows Search or Google Desktop. It supports all the text-based elements such as text, text nodes, fields, tags…
Product(s):
SELECTserver
Version(s):
09.00.00.113
Environment:
Window Server 2008 64 bit, Windows 7 32 bit, Windows 7 64 bit, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista 32 bit, Windows Vista 64 bit
Area:
Installation …
How to switch a level in a nested reference on or off using a key-in.
In order to be able to switch on/off levels on a nested reference, the following settings/variables need to be checked first, to allow editing and saving the changes to the levels…
What is the purpose of this information?
The License Management Tool is delivered with all Bentley Applications versions XM and higher. The License Management Tool enables you to edit, enter, and confirm your license information, check your activation…
Please refer to the following for some important information regarding the disabling of VBA scripts in recent Microsoft Windows updates:
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-060 (update to MS12-027) disables VBA Scripts (released 08-14-2012)
Microsoft…
Product:
MicroStation
Version:
V8i
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N\A
Area:
Hardware / Input Devices
Subarea:
N/A
NOTE: This is accurate as of the date it was published. Advancements in technology may supersede…
Product:
MicroStation
Version:
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N\A
Area:
Administration
Subarea:
N/A
Important notice about use of Bentley applications in virtual environments - click here
Overview…
Original Tip Date: Feb. 9, 2006
Move tags from one element to another
Here's a great tip from Bentley's "Tag Man" Brien Bastings : To move a tag from one element to another, use these keyins found in MicroStation V8.5. Keyin change…
Applies To
Product(s):
all
Version(s):
ALL
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version…
In rare cases, the installer will not be able to determine the available amount of disk space needed for installation.
Close the installer and restart the installation process. If the issue persists, reboot the machine and install from a fresh startup…
Applies To
Product(s):
SELECTserver
Version(s):
All
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Original Author:
James White, Bentley Technical Support Group
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Applies To
Product(s):
SELECTserver
Version(s):
08.xx.xx.xx
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Original Author:
Jonathan Jezorski, Bentley Technical Support Group…
Original Tip Date: Mar 21, 2006
Turn off (hide) text field backgrounds
To hide the background of a field in MicroStation V8 XM Edition, navigate to: Workspace > Preferences > Text > Hide Field Background .
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(This article applies to MicroStation V8i)
In this tutorial, I'm going to demonstrate how to automate some common tasks in both Print Organizer and the single-Print dialog using print styles. This is intended primarily for CAD administrators.…
Applies To
Product(s):
RAM, STAAD, AutoPIPE, SACS, MaxSurf, MultiFrame
Version(s):
Various
Environment:
All
Area:
Licensing
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
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