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How to Import a Linestyle Resource File as a DGNLIB File How to Import a Linestyle Resource File as a DGNLIB File
By the Envision Group In the later releases of MicroStation V8 it is now possible to import a linestyle resource file and use it as a DGNLIB file.
An Easy Way to Create an Isometric Drawing in MicroStation An Easy Way to Create an Isometric Drawing in MicroStation
By Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes Blog This tip details how to create an isometric diagram in 2D DGN.
Easily Move the Pivot Point in the Rotate Dynamic View Easily Move the Pivot Point in the Rotate Dynamic View
By the Envision Group Learn how the rotate dynamic view has been enhanced and now the pivot point is displayed in the view and can be easily moved.
Web Server Portion of ProjectWise has Changed Web Server Portion of ProjectWise has Changed
By Chris Pausch, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group When deploying the ProjectWise V8i Web Server, you have the option of deploying the web server to a SharePoint or non-SharePoint virtual server.
Find Out What More You Can Do with Cells Find Out What More You Can Do with Cells
By Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes Blog A tip on how you can also use cells to place point, terminator, or as pattern.
Tip on a New Feature in ProjectWise V8i Tip on a New Feature in ProjectWise V8i
By Kevin Livelsberger, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group Learn about the new feature in ProjectWise V8i, called Cancellable Searches, or Cancellable Queries.
Learn About the Along Path Option Learn About the Along Path Option
By the Envision Group A tip on how in the newer releases of MicroStation an option was added to the Construct Array tool.
No More Need to Draw the Same Object Repeatedly No More Need to Draw the Same Object Repeatedly
By Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes Blog Learn how to define and save the objects in a cell library.
Overview of ProjectWise V8i Search Toolbar Overview of ProjectWise V8i Search Toolbar
By Kevin Livelsberger, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group This new search features works in the same manner that you would expect as in various web searching tools and is referred to as a “Quick Search”.
A Tip on the i-model Features A Tip on the i-model Features
Take a look at the “Publish i-model” dialog inside MicroStation and the features offered.
Replacing and Modifying MicroStation Cell Replacing and Modifying MicroStation Cell
By Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes Blog After you’ve been working with MicroStation cell for a while, I’m sure you will be wondering how to modify the cell on your drawing.
A Tip on Reference Orientation A Tip on Reference Orientation
By the Envision Group Learn about the ability for an existing attachment to have its attachment method changed without having to detach and then reattach the reference.
Tip on New Logging Activities Feature in ProjectWise V8i Tip on New Logging Activities Feature in ProjectWise V8i
By Chris Pausch, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group's VP of Technology Read about the ability to log user account activities in the ProjectWise audit trail.
Replace Reference File Paths in All Sheet Files at One Time Replace Reference File Paths in All Sheet Files at One Time
By Rick Sewell, Axiom Learn how to replace the reference file path saved in your sheet files — while retaining all of your varying reference file names — in just minutes.
Tip on the ACS Plane Snap Tip on the ACS Plane Snap
By The Envision Group Learn about how the new ACS Plane Snap has replaced the Depth Lock.
Tip on Web Server Options in ProjectWise V8i Tip on Web Server Options in ProjectWise V8i
By Chris Pausch, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group's VP of Technology Learn about how the options available to you for the Web Server portion of ProjectWise have changed when installing ProjectWise V8i.
Open, Import, or Attach Shapefiles without Bentley Map Open, Import, or Attach Shapefiles without Bentley Map
By The Envision Group In MicroStation V8i Select Series 1 the ability open ArcView Shapefiles and MapInfo files has been included without the need for Bentley Map.
Learn About the Task Navigation Interface Learn About the Task Navigation Interface
By Drew Moon, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group Applications Engineer The steps outlined in this tip will show you how to switch to the Task Navigation interface used by MicroStation XM.
Trim Tools Updated in V8i SELECTSeries 1 Trim Tools Updated in V8i SELECTSeries 1
By The Envision Group In MicroStation V8i Select Series 1 the trim tools as you know them have been renamed and enhanced to become more productive.
Learn More About the New Managed Workspace Tools Learn More About the New Managed Workspace Tools
By Chris Pausch, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group's VP of Technology This tip is the second in a 2-part series highlighting the new features of ProjectWise V8i Managed Workspaces.
New Features of ProjectWise V8i Managed Workspaces New Features of ProjectWise V8i Managed Workspaces
By Chris Pausch, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group's VP of Technology Read part 1 of a 2 part series on how the interface for creating and editing Managed Workspace Configuration blocks has been updated.
Learn About the ABCs of a Managed Workspace Learn About the ABCs of a Managed Workspace
By Chris Pausch, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group's VP of technology Chris Pausch describes the basics of Managed Workspace settings within ProjectWise V8i.
Learn About How the Overlap and Inside Mode Works Learn About How the Overlap and Inside Mode Works
By The Envision Group In the V8i release of MicroStation, the Element Selection overlap and inside mode works the same as other CAD packages.
Extract File Properties from Microsoft Office Files Extract File Properties from Microsoft Office Files
By Drew Moon, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group Applications Engineer Learn the details of extracting file properties from Microsoft Office Files within ProjectWise V8i.
Learn About Opening Applications From Key-in Browser Learn About Opening Applications From Key-in Browser
By The Envision Group Adding application command line switches with some MicroStation variables can have an added benefit when calling the Window Explorer application.
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How to Import a Linestyle Resource File as a DGNLIB File
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An Easy Way to Create an Isometric Drawing in MicroStation
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