• Is there a way to set up a custom line style and the have it auto dimension that line as it is being drawn with the specific TTF as well as size I create?

    Dusty Decker
    Dusty Decker
    • 22 days ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • How to Quickly Generate a Debug File

    Todd Moser
    Todd Moser
    Product: MicroStation Version: V8i, CONNECT, 2023 Environment: N\A Area: DGN Subarea: General Background A debug file is very useful when investigating configuration issues in MicroStation…
    • 14 days ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Wiki
  • How to change edit the text styles, fonts, etc. altogether in Connect version

    Sina Famili
    Sina Famili
    Hi. in the below, suppose I want to change the text size/font for all the annotations and texts together without doing one-by-one in Connect Version. For I would like to have height/width 6 and a font Shade for all the texts and annotations. I tried…
    • 1 month ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • move vertically or horizontally

    Sina Famili
    Sina Famili
    How can I move an element in Microstation Connect / OpenRoads with zero degree namely horizontally/vertically? as you know in V8i version, we use ENTER button after the Copy/Move command. Here, when I use ENTER button, a dialogue box appears.
    • Answered
    • 1 month ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • How to subtract two opaque solid filled 2D shapes from each other?

    quarich
    quarich
    Let's say I have 2 solid opaque fills, and just want to subtract one from another, for example subtract the blue intersection from the red: For example: Or even something like this: Tried Mesh Subtract but doesn't work: To Subtract One…
    • Answered
    • 2 months ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • Associating a macro/key-in to a ribbon button

    Joel Javier
    Joel Javier
    I am just starting to work with CONNECT Edition software and wanted to begin with a basic example. I have made a macro that simply changes my line level. Can I associate that macro or the key-in to change the level ("ACTIVE LEVEL"...) onto a button…
    • Answered
    • 3 months ago
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  • Correct report generation when there is more than one object type - the user expects the data to be properly grouped into rows

    Andrew Bell
    Andrew Bell
    Product: MicroStation Version: CONNECT Environment: N\A Area: Properties Subarea: Reports Problem Description When generating a report in the form of a table, the problem of correct table generation…
    • 3 months ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Wiki
  • Why can certain lines be seen on Bentley View V8i but not on MicroStation CONNECT v10?

    Yohana David Jr. Gbadago
    Yohana David Jr. Gbadago
    I am wanting to edit some drawings from my company, which may have been made with an older Microstation V8i but not sure which specific version. I first viewed these drawings with the Bentley View V8i (select series4) (cos I don't have Microstation V8i…
    • Answered
    • 3 months ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • [BUG] Level is marked as Used when all belonging elements have been deleted

    quarich
    quarich
    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…
    • 3 months ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • How to modify element ID to stack them up properly according to levels?

    quarich
    quarich
    Here's the issue I'm having: Create a Note element (text with an arrow). They will be assigned 2 IDs, first one for the arrow's head and second one for the arrow's tail and text. Create a Shape, solid and without transparency. It will be assigned…
    • Answered
    • 4 months ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • Microstation Connect Reports - formatting columns

    Wires T
    Wires T
    My item types are set up perfectly. I have used the expression builder to 'concatenate' variables and text so it the item's name is in the format I need. This is the set up: I need the length for element 1, and I need the part number, ABC/ in front…
    • Answered
    • 6 months ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • Hold to pan view and also "coming from AutoCAD" question

    Vojtěch Čeřovský
    Vojtěch Čeřovský
    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…
    • 6 months ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • How to set the view background color from white to black and vice versa in MicroStation CONNECT Edition?

    Jayson Perry
    Jayson Perry
    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…
    • 6 months ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Wiki
  • [CONNECT 10.17.02] New machine, trying to get custom tools in quick access bar

    Scott Russell
    Scott Russell
    I added the dgnlib to MS_GUIDGNLIBLIST variable but it still wouldn't show up in the customizations dialogue box. Finally I opened the .ucf file and entered it manually. This ended up doing the trick. I'd like to know why this happened... is it typical…
    • 6 months ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • Open a .dgn file in background(batch processing)

    Deblina Sarkar
    Deblina Sarkar
    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).
    • 7 months ago
    • MicroStation Programming
    • MicroStation Programming Forum
  • Microstation CONNECT: Quick Key menus get hung up if I get going too fast.

    Matt Mckibbin
    Matt Mckibbin
    Microstation CE version v10.15.2.11 I use the "V8i Mode" tool boxes that use the # keys to select tools and options. It works great (hopefully it stays in CE) my issue is that if I hit the keys too fast the menu freezes for about 10 seconds before…
    • 10 months ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • New in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 17.1 – Reports Enhancement

    Karishma Anthony
    Karishma Anthony
    With the new release of MicroStation U17.1, it is easier to work with the enhanced reporting structure and streamline your workflows. The following minor improvements have been introduced in update 17.1 for Reports dialog. Working with Related Object…
    • 11 months ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Blog
  • Zoom to fit reference files

    Doug Murray
    Doug Murray
    For some reason the zoom to fit command no longer works for reference files in MicroStation Connect for me. It will zoom to any elements on the active file, but I need it to go back to zooming to incorporate reference files too, as I'm often working on…
    • Answered
    • 11 months ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • New in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 17 – Parametric modeling: Enhancements in Variables Dialog

    Karol Kempski
    Karol Kempski
    Do you like Parametric Modeling, but you wished creating content was simpler and quicker? We have great news! MicroStation Update 17 introduces new features to help you become more productive and streamline your workflows. Enhancements in Variables…
    • over 1 year ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Blog
  • Parametric cell doesn´t update via variables

    Sebastian Putz
    Sebastian Putz
    Hi everyone, I´m using Microstation Connect Edition Update 16 (Version 10.16.03.11) I have to build a modular plan for a project, which consists of several individual parts. To explain, I need a dgn file which consists of a foundation and several devices…
    • Answered
    • over 1 year ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • Update Data filed in Microstation Connect Version at once

    Sreekanth Pillai
    Sreekanth Pillai
    I am having a .dgn file which contains some data fields assigned. At present there are 4 character in the data field. Is it possible to change the data field to 6 characters at one time. I having nearly 120-130 data fields in one file and have nearly…
    • over 1 year ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • Rescale cells

    KevinR
    KevinR
    Hi, I have a number of DGN's with many different cells within that all need to be rescaled. I'm unable to scale them by setting the annotation scale so I'd like to know if there's a key-in to change the Scale X, Scale Y and Scale Z? Microstation CONNECT…
    • over 1 year ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • Importing Excel in Microstation Connect

    Gaurav Ajay Agrawal
    Gaurav Ajay Agrawal
    Hi, I am trying to Paste an Excel table in Microstation Connect using Place Table feature. I have set all formatting like row height, column width, bordering, etc in excel as I want them to look in Microstation. And I am preserving formatting while…
    • over 1 year ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • Is there a way to create a custom line that as you draw said line it is automatically dimensioned with length and bearing in a way of your choosing?

    Dusty Decker
    Dusty Decker
    I would line to create a line style that as it drawn the line it will auto dimension the line along with the bearing? But want to be able to have the ability to set the set the color, level, style ect.... in the manner of my choosing. We typically stack…
    • over 1 year ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
  • How do I add a topo file as part of the Work Set?

    Rebekah Polanchak
    Rebekah Polanchak
    I went to attach a dgn file from our Survey Department (it's a topo file) into my Microstation drawing file that I have the interstate I-5 alignments and off ramps referenced in, but when I navigate to the folder where the topo file is located and choose…
    • over 1 year ago
    • MicroStation
    • MicroStation Forum
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