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MicroStation Tips & Tricks
3D Tips
3D DGN getting flattened down to 2D when reopened in MicroStation Study Model Rendering for the Masse
AccuDraw Tips
AccuDraw coordinate units: from XY to NE Quick access to past values in AccuDraw AccuDraw key-in snaps Changing the AccuDraw coordinate units Faster key-ins with AccuDraw AccuDraw to modify elements Quick access to past values in AccuDraw Centering text placement
AccuSnap Tips
AccuSnap - I love it; I hate it; I love it! AccuSnap tip by Ryan Truair
Batch Changes
How to update the project number in 1,000 sheets Automatically export cells from a MicroStation cell library to AutoCAD block files Editing library cells is no longer a burden How to quickly attach reference files Modify elements in reference files faster and easier Change level symbology in hundreds of MicroStation files at a time Compress multiple design files in V7 Automatically update spreadsheet links every time MicroStation files open Automatically re-sequence sheet numbers in title blocks with Title Block Manager Replace text strings with Global File Changer.
Cell Library Tips
Taking cell libraries to other dimensions! Automatically export cells from a MicroStation cell library to AutoCAD block files Change of V8 cell origin Editing library cells is no longer a burden How to create cell library notebooks How to quickly extract cells from a design file into a cell library Taking cell libraries to other dimensions Where did that cell come from? Adding a cell to a tool box
DGNLIBs Tips
DGNLIB color numbers in V8 Changing text style names in DGNLIBs
Dimension Tips
Dimension tips from ControlAltDelete Editing Placed Dimension Text Modifying Dimension Leader Creating a Dimension with No Dimension Lines in V8 Dimensions Settings Dialog Box Key-in Change Dimension Extension Toggle
Element Tips
Align tool in MicroStation J Easily trim elements using the Trim Element tool. Quick element selection — for V7 and V8! Easily re-select V8 elements Easily delete linear elements partially overlapping other linear elements Recover deleted elements you thought to be gone forever Recover missing elements from your MicroStation files Converting a complex chain to an element File with tagged elements slow to open Transparency on elements
Function Key Tips
Assigning view control to function keys. Using function keys for frequently used dialog boxes More fun with function keys! Multiple versions of your function keys Loading frequently used dialog boxes using function keys in V8 Let go of your mouse! Move around using function keys. Function keys — how to control and benefit from them Function key commands that wait for a data point Multiple function keys View models using function key-ins
Interface Tips
DWG background color Streamline the Interface in MicroStation version 8.5 Exercise: Create Personal Workspace Adding submenus to your Axiom pull-down menu Where's my Axiom pull-down menu? Launch any .ma or .exe from the Axiom menu. How to configure your Axiom pull-down menu How to create your own personal workspace
InRoads Tips
To Be Case-sensitive or Not to Be Case-sensitive?
Key-in Tips
Using the "Set Range" key-in The "RD=" key-in The "Save View" key-in and reference files (for V7 and V8) Quick two-letter MicroStation key-ins V7 key-ins in V8 Checking the rotated view Closing the key-in window Executing long sets of key-in strings The global origin The incremental update command Key-in for changing the dimension terminators Redundant "Design" key-in V8 key-in tip: finding the active angle dialog box Single-line and multi-line text justification Using function keys for frequently used dialog boxes More fun with function keys! Loading frequently used dialog boxes using function keys in V8 View models using function key-ins
Keyboard Tips
Edit text — “Apply” from the keyboard (V7 only) MicroStation V8 XM keyboard shortcuts Quick element selection — for V7 and V8 Using "/" to divide values More fun with function keys! Multiple versions of your function keys
Level Tips
Introduction to level libraries Model Tips Introduction to models for the new V8 user Change level names in MicroStation J Change level names in MicroStation V8 Levels in use Level description at the active level tab Add additional colors for pastel effect
Metafile Tips
Is there a way to edit Windows metafiles?
Mouse Tips
Your mouse and view controls
Plotting Tips
Better way to plot the full path Adjusting the PDF plot driver Plotting Tips: "Fence and load plot dialog" and "Raster images printing too light" Using level symbology to plot thinner lines. Fence and load plot dialog Raster images printing too light How can I place the date and location of a file on a drawing in V8 2004? Reference file shading
Reference File Tips
How to quickly attach reference files Reference file color table The "Save View" key-in and reference files (for V7 and V8) Align reference files Copying to a specified level from a reference file Default attachment mode Dragging and dropping reference files Live nesting and copy attachments Modify elements in reference files faster and easier Referencing a PDF Aligning two files Help! I need to turn off reference file display
Settings Tips
Turn off the global freeze for merging Upgrade and keep your settings Disable the DDE link alert box Launch any .ma or .exe from the Axiom menu. How to configure your Axiom pull-down menu Process models and handle V8 symbology settings Configuration variables for settings files How to create your own personal workspace
Symbology Tips
Using level symbology to plot thinner lines. Filling a shape Automatically set element symblolgy when importing data Change level symbology in hundreds of MicroStation files at a time Consistent pattern appearance Match colored hatching Place note — dashed lines Process models and handle V8 symbology settings Turning off level symbology Add additional colors for pastel effect
Text Tips
Select By text string Dimension text justification Text styles in V8 Substituting a TrueType font when placing excel data Text style indicators in V8
Tool Tips
Adding a cell to a tool box Additional tools in the primary toolbar Deleting a user defined tool MicroStation trim element command New align tool in MicroStation J
Triforma Tips
Is there a tool which would allow me to select all similar components in the area for Volume Calculation and Provide a Table?
Working Units
Metric - imperials dimensions Measuring the total length of all the Lines
Miscellaneous Tips
Replace text strings with Global File Changer. Configuration variables for settings files How to create your own personal workspace The foot controversy and the state plane coordinate system Survey foot versus international foot: what's the difference? Multi-line joints Controlling file translations between MicroStation V8 2004 and AutoCAD: the basic settings. Fading images Automatically update spreadsheet links every time MicroStation files are opened Automatically re-sequence sheet numbers in title blocks with Title Block Manager Configuration variables in command lines Immunize your MicroStation files Linking to database records MicroStation to PowerPoint Save a View by Fence Compress multiple design files in V7 Named groups, display sets and quick sets Permanent file history Unsure if DGN files are V8 or MicroStation J? DGN drawing to Powerpoint or Word Specifying a logical name for a reference in the pentable Matching the leader's attributes Forward slash followed by a number Working with V7 Files in V8 Your mouse and view controls Design model copied to sheet model

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