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2004

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December 2004 (Volume 11, Issue 12)

How will your legacy V7 files behave once in V8?
Learn how FileFixer can prevent migration
pitfalls caused by hidden design file corruption.

MicroStation News

Preventing chimney disasters with Walkinside.
Santa Claus shares visualization secrets on increasing delivery operation productivity.

Controlling file translations between MicroStation V8 2004 and AutoCAD: the basic settings.
Learn the basics of MicroStation to AutoCAD translations and get the results you want.

Axiom News

Announcing the release of RefManager for V8 version 8.1a
Modify V8 reference file attachment level display and level symbology in batch.

Answers to last month’s crossword challenge!
Find this month's puzzle on page 4.

	November 2004 (Page 1)
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	November 2004 (Page 3)
	November 2004 (Page 4)

November 2004 (Volume 11, Issue 11)

20 new V7 and V8 MicroStation training courses released!
Axiom is proud to announce the release of the full V7 and V8 Essentials training libraries, the most comprehensive MicroStation courses available for LearningBay.

MicroStation News

Bentley announces academic grants of $5 million in Haestad software.
Bentley recently announced that it will grant Haestad Methods software, valued at $5 million, to colleges and universities with degree programs in civil and environmental engineering.

Fitting in MicroStation training efficiently into a large CAD shop.
MicroStation user spotlight: Greg Hall of Carter and Burgess.

MicroStation Tip Corner
Quick access to past values in AccuDraw

Axiom News

MicroStation Productivity Toolkit saves time and effort throughout project lifecycle.
Get the most out of your Toolkit.

Axiom launches new Website!
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Answers to last month’s crossword challenge!
Find this month's puzzle on page 4.

	October 2004 (Page 1)
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	October 2004 (Page 3)
	October 2004 (Page 4)

October 2004 (Volume 11, Issue 10)

Axiom releases Title Block Manager™ for V8.
Achieve MicroStation V8 title block consistency and automate batch changes to title blocks.

MicroStation News

Bentley announces worldwide BE meetings.
Bentley to hold MicroStation training events in Germany, United Kingdom, China and Japan.

Free up time... and get more done?
BASF Española's CAD administrator shares his secrets.

MicroStation Tip Corner
Align Tool in MicroStation J

Axiom News

FileFixer for V8 breakthroughs revealed
Extensive V8 design file research yields new FileFixer for V8 enhancements.

Answers to last month’s crossword challenge!
Find this month's puzzle on page 4.

September 2004 - Page 1 (PDF)
September 2004 - Page 2 (PDF)
September 2004 - Page 3 (PDF)
September 2004 - Page 4 (PDF)

September 2004 (Volume 11, Issue 9)

In this issue:

MicroStation Productivity Toolkit is delivered with entire Axiom staff
Did you know that when you purchase MicroStation Productivity Toolkit, you get Axiom’s staff to help you finish projects on time as well? Page 1.

Delphi Automotive MicroStation expert ensures design file integrity using FileFixer.
Delphi’s Bob Corwin, a 24-year CAD veteran,
lets you in on his production secrets. Page 1.

Bentley unveils ProjectWise V8 2004.
New version enables high-performance, multi-site collaboration for AEC project teams. Page 2.

Axiom releases RuleManager for V8.
Axiom releases RuleManager for V8, which
automatically extracts CAD standards from
existing on-standard V8 files. Page 4.

New! MicroStation Tip Corner
Quick two-letter MicroStation key-ins. Page 3.

Answers to last month's crossword challenge!
Find this month's puzzle on Page 4.

August 2004 - Page 1 (PDF)
August 2004 - Page 2 (PDF)
August 2004 - Page 3 (PDF)
August 2004 - Page 4 (PDF)

August 2004 (Volume 11, Issue 8)

In this issue:

New version of FileFixer for V8 handles newfound, V8-specific design file problems.
What is structured storage corruption and how does it affect MicroStation V8 files? Page 1.

Axiom customers capture 13 of 21 BE Awards of Excellence.
MicroStation Today recognizes 2004 BE Award winners. Page 1.

New Title Block Manager release supports tag data.
New release of Title Block Manager can extract and modify data in existing title blocks that use tags. Page 2.

Chatting with InRoads royalty
An interview with Mark Ditko, InRoads guru. Page 4.

New! MicroStation Tip Corner
Reference file color table. Page 4.

Answers to last month's crossword challenge!
Find this month's puzzle on Page 4.

July 2004 - Page 1 (PDF)
July 2004 - Page 2 (PDF)
July 2004 - Page 3 (PDF)
July 2004 - Page 4 (PDF)

July 2004 (Volume 11, Issue 7)

In this issue:

MicroStation Productivity Toolkit cuts costs at sites of all sizes.
Can small shops justify the cost of MicroStation Productivity Toolkit? Find out on page 1.

Fortis Bank designs fully automatic bank branches using Walkinside.
How Walkinside 3D simulation software helped Fortis Bank's MicroStation team win a design contest and be a nominee at this year's BE Awards of Excellence. Page 1.

How to install Axiom MDL applications to a network
Easy network-install guide. Page 2.

Bentley releases MicroStation V8 2004 edition with enhanced PDF and DWG support.
Get a glimpse of the new release. Page 3.

Wrapping up the BE 2004
Fun in the sun in Orlando, Florida! Page 4.

New! MicroStation Tip Corner
More fun with function keys! Page 4.

Answers to last month's crossword challenge!
Find this month's puzzle on Page 4.

June 2004 - Page 1 (PDF)
June 2004 - Page 2 (PDF)
June 2004 - Page 3 (PDF)
June 2004 - Page 4 (PDF)

June 2004 (Volume 11, Issue 6)

In this issue:

“Now that I've got FileFixer…”
CAD managers share real-world experiences with the popular Axiom utility. Page 1.

Canadian CAD manager speeds up quality control process of MicroStation files by 78%.
KMD Mapping finds the solution to their file rejection problems. Page 1.

New version of Problem Element Viewer for V8 supports Axiom’s MicroStation quality assurance tool, SpecChecker.
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Bentley to develop TransXML in partnership with Cambridge Systematics.
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New CellManager for V8 batch modifies text strings in cells throughout cell libraries.
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New! MicroStation Tip Corner
Let go of your mouse! Move around using function keys. Page 4.

Answers to last month's crossword challenge!
Find this month's puzzle on page 4.

May 2004 - Page 1 (PDF)
May 2004 - Page 2 (PDF)
May 2004 - Page 3 (PDF)
May 2004 - Page 4 (PDF)

May 2004 (Volume 11, Issue 5)

In this issue:

CAD managers find ways to reduce V8 workload.
How CAD managers are boosting their productivity in V8. Page 1.

Odell Associates saves 4,800 man-hours per year using FileFixer.
Learn how Odell Associates cut thousands of man-hours per year off their budget. Page 1.

To import or not to import: a study of the behavior of spreadsheets when imported into MicroStation
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Incorporating new Title Block Manager to your title block workflow
Convinced that the MicroStation community needs a simple-to-use system for maintaining title block standards, coupled with a batch reporting and updating ability, Axiom recently announced the newest release of its latest V7 tool, Title Block Manager version 1.1. Page 3.

New! MicroStation Tip Corner
Using the "Save View" key-in when attaching reference files on page 4.

Beautiful Orlando, here we go!
Axiom to present advanced MicroStation productivity solutions at 2004 Bentley Empowered Conference. Page 4.

Answers to last month's crossword challenge!
Find this month's puzzle on Page 4.

April 2004 - Page 1 (PDF)
April 2004 - Page 2 (PDF)
April 2004 - Page 3 (PDF)
April 2004 - Page 4 (PDF)

April 2004 (Volume 11, Issue 4)

In this issue:

The source of most MicroStation problems
What is design file corruption? The root of many of your MicroStation troubles explained on page 1.

Shell creates massive interactive 3D walkthrough of oil vessel.
Case study: Shell uses Walkinside to create one of the largest interactive 3D walkthroughs in the world. Page 1.

SpecChecker puts control back in the end-user’s hands.
How SpecChecker fits your CAD standard compliance workflow. Page 2.

Turner, Collie & Braden finds title block management solution in Axiom’s Title Block Manager.
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New! MicroStation Tip Corner
Learn how to visually see MicroStation element range errors. Page 3.

Axiom ranks in top search items of 2003 on CADwire.net.
CADwire.net’s top company searches of 2003 finds Axiom among the most popular. Page 2.

Answers to last month's crossword challenge!
Find this month's puzzle on Page 4.

March 2004 - Page 1 (PDF) March 2004 - Page 2 (PDF) March 2004 - Page 3 (PDF) March 2004 - Page 4 (PDF)	March 2004 (Volume 11, Issue 3)
	In this issue: Concerned over your MicroStation project deadlines? CAD managers: too many design tasks to juggle? Learn the key to balancing multiple MicroStation tasks and easily meeting project deadlines. Page 1. Barone-Shultz saves client $5,400 in one day with CellManager. Barone-Shultz saves two-weeks worth of cell library management time. Page 1. *Pieper O’Brien Herr Architects and Axiom Conversion Services* team up to meet project deadlines. Infiniti showroom renovations stay on track. Read Pieper O’Brien Herr article on page 1. New! MicroStation Tip Corner Productivity tips! Drag and drop reference files! Page 3. Easily convert cells to ByLevel symbology in V8.** CellManager for V8 — more control over your MicroStation V8 cell libraries than ever before. Page 2. Answers to last month's crossword challenge! Find this month's puzzle on Page 4.

February 2004 - Page 1 (PDF) February 2004 - Page 2 (PDF) February 2004 - Page 3 (PDF) February 2004 - Page 4 (PDF)	February 2004 (Volume 11, Issue 2)
	In this issue: Axiom and VRcontext team to distribute premier 3D MicroStation visualization tool, Walkinside. Axiom to offer MicroStation users real-time 3D visual simulation software. Page 1. *Customers drive FileFixer* enhancements.** New version handles troubles you may not be aware of, yet. Page 1. David Evans and Associates saves over $19,000 per year using utility in Toolkit. The firm saves thousands per year and increases their productivity. Page 1. New! MicroStation Tip Corner Productivity tips! Quickly select elements inside a selection area and the elements that cross it and easily taking 2D cell libraries to 3D and vice versa. Page 3. How to automatically re-sequence sheet numbers in title blocks with Title Block Manager. Write to any V8 reference file while seeing all of the elements of the original master file and the other reference files as well! Page 2. Answers to last month's crossword challenge! Find this month's puzzle on Page 4.

January 2004 - Page 1 (PDF) January 2004 - Page 2 (PDF) January 2004 - Page 3 (PDF) January 2004 - Page 4 (PDF)	January 2004 (Volume 11, Issue 1)
	In this issue: Axiom releases Title Block Manager 1.0! Axiom’s new utility Title Block Manager gives MicroStation shops full control over their title blocks. Page 1. Oregon DOT saves $42,000 per year from one software program. With over 250 MicroStation users in the CAD department, James Weisgram and Oregon DOT had to find a way to keep their CAD budget efficient. Page 1. *Confessions of a Microsoft Office Importer* user. By Bob Kangas, Tetra Tech Project Manager and experienced Axiom tools user. Page 1. New! MicroStation Tip Corner** The joy of AccuSnap! Page 3. Axiom releases RefWriter for V8. Write to any V8 reference file while seeing all of the elements of the original master file and the other reference files as well! Page 2. Scientific study reveals increase in productivity from using multiple monitors. Research finds that more monitors equals more production. Page 2.

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