[MS 2023 C#] How can i add my Ribbon into other workflows?
I have defined a ribbon via xml and when Microstation is started, it is automatically loaded and correctly integrated as a workflow. Everything works perfectly so far.
I would like to add the panel of my workflow to the standard workflows so that…
How set the default command or tool as none?
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Designer
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
User Interface
Background When launching OpenBuildings Designer the ‘Element Selection’ dialog always appears. This is because the ‘Selection’ command…
reCall 1.1 released to the MicroStation Community
reCall.1.1 ◄ Download
reCall is a small applet written for MicroStation that enables users to quickly select commands from recent history. When the user issues a double right-click (double reset) the applet presents a menu at the cursor containing the…
[CE U16 C++] TrackBar does not display properly
Hi everyone,
I am trying to utilize MicroStations TrackBar.
All I know about the TrackBar is contained in the MicroStation API Documentations article "dlogman.fdf File Reference". That's essentially a descriptions of the four mdlDialog_*-functions…
To Resolve Class Editor Graphic Elements are too Small
Applies To
Product(s):
Bentley Class Editor
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition 10.11.00.180
Environment:
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Area:
Display/UI
Subarea:
Original Author:
Fer Mykiel Gonzales, Bentley Technical…
Placement points do not display in the placement dialog's preview image
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Designer
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
General
Problem Description
The component's placement points do not display in the placement dialog's preview image as shown below. How can I…
Using It! - Bump Tool Settings
We provide an AccuDraw shortcut to 'bump' the first tool setting shown in the Tool Setting dialog from its initial value to the next available. For example, in the SmartLine tool you can place lines and arcs:
The key varies by region, it is tilde…
UI fails to load for UOM Category dialogue
Product(s):
APM Implementation and Performance Management
Version(s):
7
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem Description
An APM user found that the UI dialogue for UOM Category fails…
[CE U16 C++] Unresolved symbol using UiFramework functions
Hi everyone,
I am getting linker errors when I try to use functions from the UiFramework.
I already posted this on another thread as a follow up, but since that thread already has an accepted answer I decided to open a new topic for this distinct…
Add the legacy slab icon in the ribbon bar
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Designer
Version(s):
Update 9 or later
Area:
User Interface
Subarea:
Slab
Background After selecting the 'Slab' icon from the 'Architectural' or 'Structural' tabs in OpenBuildings…
How to Apply Dark Theme to OpenPlant Modeler Interface.
Applies To
Product(s):
OpenPlant Modeler
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition 10.10.00.72
Environment:
Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit)
Area:
OPM UI
Subarea:
Black theme
Original Author:
Shubham Sawant,Bentley Product…
Move Ribbon customizations to a new GUI DGNLib
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Designer
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
User Interface
Background Ribbon customizations are stored in DGNLib files, so they may be stored in the user's Personal.dgnlib or in a Dgnlib file…
Configuration Tips: Use of Windows Environment variables
[Update Nov 2023: Windows PowerToys has a new module for Windows Environment Variable management, see below.]
It is possible to set Configuration variables as Windows Environment Variables. This can be useful in some cases. They should generally be…
[CONNECT Update 15 C#] Refreshing UI after opening new file
Hello
I made addin application in c#. I created a window in MVVM pattern so ui is made in XAML file and then attached to DockableToolbar as it was in example: public class DockToolbar : DockableToolbar, BMG.IGuiDockable
{
static private DockToolbar…
Curious if anyone can provide SASS source files for the OpenCitiesPlanner viewer UI?
Would love to deploy an application with custom css (for modal styling, cursor styling, etc).
Using It! - Add Frequent Tools or Places to the Quick Access Toolbar
Like most Ribbon UI applications the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) can be customized, before stating to explore this consider where any customizations will be stored. The default is in personal.dgnlib and will only be available to the person who adds the…
Using It! - Show Command Prompts at the Cursor
We frequently suggest that people watch the command prompts in the status bar when learning new MicroStation based applications or techniques:
You can see these prompts at your cursor during any graphic operation by adding the following configuration…
UI - Update 8 Ribbon changes
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Designer
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
GUI
Subarea:
Ribbon
In Update 8 we added a new Ribbon Workflow: Building Systems Design:
This contains…
OB7 UI responsiveness.. again
I made a fresh install of OB7, all defaults directories, DataSet_FR. High-end workstation, high-end graphic card, SSD drive, lot of Ram,...
I create a new empty drawing in BuildingTemplate_FR.
I press the Place Wall button. 3 seconds to open the property…
Active / Inactive Selection color in the user menu / interface -reg.
Dear Bentley,
1) Just a feedback / feature enhancement
the selection silhouette / background coloring becomes feebly visible when any member selection is done.
the problem was tackled in previous OS (windows 7) by choosing the classic theme - as…
Responsiveness
Hi everyone,
Am I the only one to be concerned by the very bad responsiveness of AecoSim (all versions, Connect seems even worse than SS) ?
Load time is long. OK, we can understand it. This is the same for Photoshop for example.
But drawing, modeling…
Using it! - Input Focus
Focus is where input from the keyboard will take effect.
Unlike an application such as Microsoft Word, where the input focus is essentially either in the document or in a dialog; MicroStation has several points where keyboard input can be applied. …
HOW TO RESOLVE UI ERROR MESSAGE: OBJECT REFERENCE NOT SET TO AN INSTANCE OF AN OBJECT?
In my Bentley Substation Project, I have modified a 3D component that I previously had in my design to include Earthing Components which I included as references in the symbol creation process and then saved. So now when I place the symbol it includes…
UI - Ribbon Bar Customization
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Designer
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
User Interface
Background
This article will cover how to customize custom Tools, Toolboxes, creating New Group and adding components to it.
Steps…
User Interface - OpenBuildings Designer
This section covers general items about user interfaces, particularly the Ribbon and other changes introduced by CONNECT Edition. More specific/detailed items will also be found under other topic headings. As always use the Bentley Communities search…