Where to find microstation v8i ss2 and inroads v8i ss2 lab material where to look for help reference material cdot has developed a reference material library for the cdot user working with the bentley microstation v8i ss2 and inroads v8i ss2 software. Microstation provides unparalleled speed and efficiency in handling local point clouds, empowering users to view and interact with, render, snap to, measure, and dimension this data in real time directly within the design environment. Understanding the differences between microstation and autocad terminology helps when attaching dgn files as underlays. A practical guide for using microstation v8i select series 2.
In the reference attachment settings, set the detail scale for the scale you want to show the detail on the sheet. Attaching reference files microstation cadd section nh. While you cant edit the feature attribute data or create new gis features for exporting like in bentley map, you can still access the data for sorting, filtering searching, etc. Everytime you change the number box hooked up to the right inlet of the jit. Whether you need to modify attachments, quickly change reference file paths in bulk search for attachments, automatically attach references, discover the exact status of attachments or identify missing attachments, refmerge is the tool to use. Any reference file will be saved as part of the master dgn, however elements or configuration from the reference file will not be checked in into the projectwise document in projectwise explorer or posted back to oracle. The easiest way to see what is stored in the coll is to doubleclick on it. Merging microstation reference files in v8i and projectwise. The other reason is the file that is being referenced no longer exist or the name has been changed.
The bundled microstation editor and microstation plug. Integrate point clouds easily incorporate a wide range and scale of pointcloud data into the design environment. A standard drawing file name consists of the state project number as defined by the stno variable found in the projectss pcf file followed by one of the standard drawing codes that are described in microstation drawing names. Attaching a reference dgn in microstation v8i ntlis. Angle aa sets the active angle auxiliary coordinate systems ad places relative data points.
Regarding reference file settings in microstation you can access the properties of each attachment display, locate, snap, and so on. It is suggested that only the necessary files needed for the corridor be attached to simplify the file reference structure. Use tools attach and browse to the directory you saved the files and select the. This setting accounts for the global origin so that when you snap to elements in the attached. The value this creates is increased when microstation is used. A reference is a model that is attached to and displayed with the active model for printing or construction purposes. Bentley microstation v8i is a cad program designed with the interoperability of software in mind. A microstation reference is analogous to an autocad external reference xref or an autocad overlay.
This document is intended to outline the federal highway administration fhwa, eastern federal lands highway divisions eflhd use of bentleys microstation v8i edition and geopak v8i edition, as well as. Chapter 4drainage section 4a55geopak drainage pipes page 5 of 10. Select the pdf file in the view and then go to edit copy. This will fill in automatically after the from node and to node have been selected. This change in file format not only eliminates constraints placed on users in older versions, but also allows better compatibility with autocad.
Feb 05, 20 regarding reference file settings in microstation you can access the properties of each attachment display, locate, snap, and so on. Interactively reference the first detail the saved view, named fence or standard view. The suggested time for completion of the module is given at the end of page 92. Microstation to 3ds max workflow im replying mostly to say that you arent alone. If microstation cannot locate a reference upon opening a dgn file, file not found is shown in the full path field when the file is selected in the attach reference dialog box.
These include the detailed sound parameters, effect parame. In references dialog boxs list box, doubleclick the reference. Reference files overview a reference attachment is a model, or microstation file. This course will get you up and running quickly, so you can complete simple 2d drawing projects, edit graphics, reference title blocks, and generate a plot of the final results with microstation. Microstation v8 is considered a major upgrade compared to previous releases of the microstation software. Open the reference files dialog box and shut off the display of all reference file except the ali. The full parameter section explains these parameters. To update a reference when microstation cannot locate the file. Open the project explorer dialog from the pulldown menu file project explorer, as shown below.
Conventions in the operation manuals abbreviations for the manuals. Microstation keyin reference version release cdot 1 microstation keyin reference this document provides a microstation alternate keyins. The tasks within the corridor modeling workflow allow for the selection of microstation elements for control or to snap to for relative position. Handling microstation reference file issues posted in microstation tips with tags microstation acceleration garage, microstation productivity toolkit, microstation v8i, refmanager on 2 october 2009 by microstation. Shape files are attached to a dgn file as a reference file. Open microstation in the correct project and select the appropriate dgn for the import. With xrefs in autocad the properties are limited to those that can be extracted from the block object name, size, status. Working with shape files microstation cadd section nh. Part of the problem is that people create too many master files for a job, for example i have seen multiple separate existing utility files created that can be consolidated to one file.
For a file to be attached, it must have a standard file name and location. Microstation is opening files at a glacial pace, even taking a long time to start up and get to the microstation manager window. Macros and user commands are programming languages specific to microstation. Bentley microstation is a highly optimized 2d and 3d cad and informationmodeling program used by architects and engineers around the world. With xrefs in autocad the properties are limited to those that can be extracted from the block object. When working with a dwg file, microstation enters dwg work mode, and limits use. From the project explorer dialog, click the manage link sets button, shown below, to access the link sets dialog. The table below explains many of the different terms that are used in microstation and provides a reference to the term that is used in autocad when possible. A this question is asked from time to time on the bentley community forums. Pdf reference attachment archived microstation v8i forum. Reprojecting a reference file in microstation v8i ntlis.
With this project, we are building an open hotkey reference database with the goal to cover as many applications on as many platforms. Go again to edit paste special and choose from the list the option picture of. Microstation v8i training manual 2d level 1 twenty pages of module 11 are shown below. The suggested time for completion of the module is given at the end of page 1.
One of the most substantial improvements is the redesign of the microstation file format. Using microstation v8i 2012 version i believe and cant seem to find an equivalent tool to autocads background for text. Is there a mask or background setting i can apply to certain texts. A microstation includes a scanning engine that is used for many purposes. Using keyboard shortcuts on a daily basis is the mother of all productivity techniques. Using the field tool to select an area to mask, usually using the box method, and then clipping the reference. Instructions for referencing pdf insertable sheets to a microstation v8i file 1 1. I get a lot of microstation files from our transportation groups and i dont think ive ever gotten a file that didnt require a bit of cleanup. Checking the box will allow geopak drainage to size the pipe. You can attach, as a reference, a model that resides in either the open dgn file, some other dgn file, or a dwg file. Instructions for referencing pdf insertable sheets to a. Microstation 10 connect training manual 2d level 2 the first ten pages of module 9 are shown below. Aug 06, 2011 kindly informed we would like to thank you for sharing your site that is very good tool in helping us, to explore many softwares, like revit, microstation and autocadd, and 3ds max for more additional knowledge can we have your email address just to asked some new updates for all these kind of softwares which are really good and very. The library handling pdf files has been updated for microstation v8i and it is possible that bugs have been introduced in the new library.
Macros and user commands introduction the following chapter documents the basic functions of the current programs known as microstation macros and user commands. Could you post an example of a pdf file with blobs of color on our ftp website so that we can investigate and eventually, if the problem is in the library handling pdf files, fill a bug to adobe. Just reference the shapefile and use microstations item browser to access the gis data. Eflhd cadd procedures guide microstation v8i edition. Crossreference of microstation to autocad terms autocad. This is why the reference does not show up or appears in read. Use settings on the save as dwgdxf options dialog box.
Toggling this on allows the designer to pick a microstation element to use as a link. When you are working with a dgn file that will be saved to a dwg file. Aug 27, 2010 merging microstation reference files in v8i and projectwise just got easier. Microstation under default conditions will not remember the full path name to the design file. The pages are typical for all modules they provide the module title and set out the learning objectives.
When you attach a reference using the coincident setting, microstation lines up the reference to the design plane coordinates only and does not take into account the location of the global origin. Microstation reference files can be time consuming and costly, especially on large jobs. You can visualize, render, and measure pointcloud data to improve your understanding of existing conditions, and speed dimensioning and modeling. These keyins can be typed into the keyin browser individually or strung together by a semicolon. I would like to know if anyone is having issues with cisco wae, riverbed, etc. If necessary, bring in additional details at the desired scales. There are two parts to the answer, because the element display order in a model is overridden by the reference display order.
Microstation connect, microstation v8 i and microstation xm have element ordering by level. To attach references in microstation v8i go to help contents index and type reference toolbox. The first patch labeled 1 introduces the coll object. When attaching a reference dgn to a microstation v8i dgn file you must be sure that the spatial coordinate system is set in the header file of the reference dgnsee ntlis collaboration forum home ntlis documents microstation v8i bentley map tips and tricks attaching a reference dgn in microstation v8i. Go to the engser directory in flacon dms be sure that the database. My customer has a copy of microstation installed but i dont so i understand that they will be responsible for testing the code that i develop.
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