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March 31st, 2008
The User Preference File (UPF)
Nearly everything you ever wanted to know about the User Preference File...what it is, where it is, and configuration variables to help monitor it's condition.
2004-03-24 Original posting date.
2006-07-05 Updated to include the variable for always creating a new UPF at startup.
2008-03-31 Updated for MicroStation V8 XM Edition
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March 26th, 2008
AutoScale elements for plotting with Scale Manager 
Well, Michael Briggs has done it again with Scale Manager! This "must have" utility for V8 and X allows you to control the scale of text, cells, and custom line styles for plotting. It eliminates the costs associated with repetitively modifying data and the redundancy of storing multiple copies of the same data to be presented at varying scales.
2004-02-13 Original post date
2005-05-20 Updated - Improved interaction with references and corrected minor issues with line style scales.
2006-06-06 Version 8.5.7 posted. Bug fixes and new feature - rescales tag elements associated with cells that have been rescaled.
2006-10-06 Version 8.5.8 posted. Bug fix on filtering elements by level in.references.
2006-11-20 Version 8.5.9 posted. Bug fix when dealing with text nodes.
2007-03-15 Version 8.5.10 posted. Bug fix when scaling custom linestyles in nested reference files.
2008-03-26 Version 8.5.12 for V8 and Version 8.9.0 for XM posted
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March 26th, 2008
Engineering Links #3 - UstnKeyin protocol
A really cool component of MicroStation and the Internet, is the ability to send MicroStation commands from an HTML document directly to your design session. This is achieved through the use of HREF tag and two special protocols: ustnkeyin and ustnform. In this article we'll look at the ustnkeyin protocol.
2004-03-18 Original posting date
2008-03-26 Updated
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March 10th, 2008
Decompose a design file with SDT Parts
With thanks to Alexander Molotov for creating this application called SDT Parts which enables users to easily decompose a design file.
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November 13, 2007
Set your tentative (snap) point readout mode
Ever wonder how to change your tentative (snap) readouts? If so, then keep reading. This article is for you.
2001-02-02 Original posting date.
2004-03-16 Edited for clarity.
2007-11-13 Added information regarding MicroStation V8 XM Edition (Thank you Artur!)
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November 13, 2007
SuperscriptText and SubscriptText
This article was inspired by posts in the Bentley newsgroups and explores a variety of options for placing superscriptText and subscriptText in both V8 and V7 files.
2003-06-18 Original posting date.
2004-03-17 Include subscript capability for V7 files.
2007-11-13 Add note regarding tool settings.
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October 30th, 2007
Batch Delete Design History
With thanks to Van Woods for contibuting this mvba which allows you to delete design history using a batch processes.
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October 29th, 2007
Transparent Shapes in MicroStation V8
With thanks to Jason Johnson for providing this workflow that describes how to place transparent shapes in MicroStation V8 by utilizing the Raster Managers transparency option in conjunction with clipping references.
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October 25th, 2007
VBA to exchange references
With thanks to Jason Johnson for sharing this application that streamlines the process of editing references.
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July 19th, 2007
All About Custom Line Style Scales
Custom line style scales got you confused? Not any more with this short article.
2004-02-11 Original posting date.
2004-09-16 Updated for clarity.
2006-01-04 Updated to include MicroStation V8 XM Edition.
2006-12-06 Updated for MicroStation V8 XM Edition SELECT Update #1.
2007-07-19 Updated for clarity
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July 12th, 2007
Mid Continent MicroStation Community Conference
Did you know that the middle of the continent is near Rugby, North Dakota? Did you know that North Dakota the is home of the worlds largest turtle and the worlds biggest cow? Hmmm...must be something in the water. And did you know that the Mid Continent MicroStation Community is having a conference somewhere in Kansas which just so happens to be the geographic center of continental United States.
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July 11th, 2007
Change the display order of your elements
Learn quick and easy methods of changing the display order of your elements!
2003-10-28 Original posting date.
2005-10-21 Fix a broken link.
2005-11-10 Include a tip from Gerald Hernandez.
2007-07-11 Updated for MircroStation XM
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July 6th, 2007
New Opportunities Using PDS® in a MicroStation V8 Environment
With thanks to my office-mate, Alan Leonard for contributing this article to AskInga. Inside you'll find a discussion regarding the new and innovative features for collaborative work sharing using PDS in a MicroStation V8 environment. The Open PDS Utility was developed by our counterparts in Bentley Brazil.
2006-09-20 Original posting date
2007-07-06 Updated links
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June 19th, 2007
MP Favorites to store and recall your favorite things!
MP Favorites is a small, but powerful application for MicroStation, which allows you to easily store and recall your favorite design files, cell libraries, key-ins and web pages. It is created specifically for users which like to organize their environment in such a way that it only takes a couple of mouse clicks to get to your favorite items.
2006-09-12 Original posting date
2007-06-19 Updated for additional features.
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May 14th, 2007
The keyboard shortcuts
Find all of MicroStation's keyboard shortcuts listed here. It's a great reference to print out and hang on your wall.
2000-04-03 Original posting date
2007-05-14 Updated
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May 14th, 2007
Using MSBATCH for command line processing
Batch process can be run directly from the system command line by using a external process called MSBATCH. With this utility you can do several things depending upon the version of MicroStation you're using. For example, with V8 you can convert raster files, merge files, save to DWG, and replace cells.
2001-02-14 Original posting date.
2003-11-19 Updated for clarity.
2007-01-09 Reviewed and updated as necessary.
2007-05-14 Updated V8 content.
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April 5th, 2007
Fence Export macro
Another gem from Robert McCartney that creates multiple files or models from the contents of a fence. Quite a handy little macro!
2006-07-07 Original posting date.
2007-04-05 Updated to include minor code changes and interface enhancements.
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April 4th, 2007
A little about Button Menus 
Here’s a little tidbit regarding button menu files I thought you might be interested in. Well, then again, maybe not. :-)
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March 28th, 2007
Bump the tool settings with AccuDraw
Contributed by Hilton Quinn, here’s a great tutorial discussing the AccuDraw Bump Toolsetting keyins to boost your productivity.
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March 26th, 2007
Converting MicroStation RSC fonts to TTF fonts
Recent user discussions have popped up regarding the conversion of MicroStation RSC fonts to True Type Fonts (TTF). Read along as this article explores changes within MicroStation and some delves into some background information that you may find of interest. With thanks to Bentley’s Keith Bentley, Phil Chouinard, Venkat Kalyan, and Gary Zi for their knowledge on the discussion groups.
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February 15th, 2007
Placing Elements at Absolute Coordinates
Learn how to place elements at absolute coordinates using MicroStation's precision input.
2001-02-05 Original posting date and titled Understanding Precision Input.
2003-12-16 Updated for clarity and added a bit about V8.5.
2007-02-15 Updated for clarity
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February 9th, 2007
Understanding Configuration Variables
For new CAD Administrators...everything you always wanted to know about configuration variables. Well, maybe not, but it's a good start.
2004-03-29 Original posting date
2007-02-09 Added a note regarding the carriage return issue.
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January 15th, 2007
Using msbatch to replace cells from Windows Explorer
With thanks to Duane Marshall for contributing this workflow that will allow you to replace cells by simply selecting a customized right-click menu item when using Windows Explorer. It's really quick slick!
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January 2nd, 2007
Using WinOpen to change MicroStation's dialogs
MicroStation V8 is delivered with a utility called WinOpen that replaces most File dialogs including New, Open and Save As with the standard Windows dialogs that you're so accustomed to.
2002-09-02 Original posting date.
2003-12-01 Updated for MicroStation V8.5.
2006-07-06 Updated to include a couple of keyins (Thanks Duane and Phil!).
2007-01-02 Updated for clarity.
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January 2nd, 2007
Understanding the Alias Manager
Although MicroStation V8 can use AutoCAD commands via PGP files, it only executes the command, and that’s about it. On the other hand, the Alias Manager opens the correct tool box and highlights the proper icon and activates the command - all by simply keyin the AutoCAD command. Read along as Eric Cooper delves into this utility which can ease the transition for those users migrating from AutoCAD to MicroStation
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December 6th, 2006
How to Insert ° ± µ §Ω Special Characters into your drawings
Call 'em what you want, Special Characters, ASCII Extended Characters, Unicode Characters, or Symbols can be found in many fonts including Windows True Type Fonts (TTF) and MicroStation's own delivered fonts. Learn how you can place them into your drawings in this article.
2004-03-30 Original posting date.
2006-12-06 Updated for MicroStation V8 XM Edition SELECT Update #1.
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December 5th, 2006
Measuring a scaled reference
MicroStation's Auxiliary Coordinate Systems (ACS) now includes a tool to align an ACS with a reference. This tool will allow you to set up, measure and draw using the units of a scaled reference. And..it's easy! The contents of this tutorial is for MicroStation V8 XM Edition - SELECT Update #1 (08.09.03.48) or later and was compiled from discussions on Bentley's news groups.
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November 30th, 2006
Default button and function keys in MicroStation V8 XM Edition
Amaze your friends! Increase your productivity! How - you ask? Well, by using MicroStation V8 XM's new mouse button and function key combinations! Now how cool is that?
2006-01-31 Original posting date.
2006-06-01 Updated for version 08.09.02.52.
2006-11-30 Re-format and add missing keyin combo.
2007-06-01 Added missing keystroke.
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November 24th, 2006
Understanding the Key-in Browser
With thanks to Eric Cooper for this article. Available in all versions of MicroStation, the key-in browser is used to browse, construct and enter commands in order to have MicroStation perform or execute a specific task. This short article is a nice overview of the Key-in Browser and is must read for new users as well as those of you migrating from the AutoCAD environment.
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November 13, 2006
Feature Bar VBA application for MicroStation GeoGraphics
Elivagner Barros de Oliveira was kind enough to contribute this little application that makes getting and setting your features just a little easier. Thanks!
2006-01-06 Original posting date.
2006-09-14 Updated for bug fixes and new features.
2006-11-13 Updated for Automatic Attribution and immediate updates for Oracle Spatial connections.
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October 20th, 2006
Application to place plot shapes in your drawing
With many thanks to Alexie Karavakis for providing this nifty little application that places plot shapes in your drawing to facilitate multi-scale plotting, or just to help determine the scale of a drawing based on the paper size. Very handy indeed!
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October 3rd, 2006
AccuDraw Rocks!
This tutorial has been designed to give you a terrific foundation on using AccuDraw properly and with confidence. This is a *must read* for all new users!
2003-07-03 Original posting date.
2004-01-07 Added a bit more on the RQ shortcut.
2006-10-03 Correct a couple of typos.
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September 22nd, 2006
Hey you! MicroStation is as easy as 1-2-3!!!
If you're an AutoCAD user who has been thrown into our world and are finding yourself struggling then this is a must read. Then again, this article also applies to MicroStation users as well. Follow along as I show you a few tricks to simplify your life.
2003-05-15 Original posting date.
2006-09-22 Cleanup up for clarity.
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September 19th, 2006
The Power of Keyins
Originally titled The Power of Keyins - Part 1 and published in the June 2000 issue of the MicroStation Manager Magazine, this article explores MicroStation's keyins.
2001-01-29 Original posting date.
2006-09-19 Overhauled and updated.
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September 19th, 2006
How to string keyins together or create keyin scripts
Originally titled The Power of Keyins - Part 2 and published in the July 2000 issue of the MicroStation Manager Magazine, this tutorial covers how to create script files to streamline your workflows.
2001-01-31 Original posting date.
2006-09-19 Overhauled and updated.
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September 18th, 2006
Drill into your file with Element Manager
With thanks to Alexander Molotov for creating this application called Element Manager. This terrific utility allows you to drill into a file to determine all kinds of nifty things. Interested? Well, then keep reading!
2005-08-10 Origianl posting date.
2006-09-18 Updated with new functionality.
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July 14th, 2006
A trip down memory lane!
With a very special thank you to the following: Tom Anderson, Keith Bentley, Phil Chouinard, Joe Croser, and Andy Smith for contributing to this look back at Bentley's history.
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July 11th, 2006
Working with V7 files in V8
For those of you working in the V7 Workmode, you may have run into some quirks such as MicroStation V8 moving and scaling elements or shifting the global origin. Understanding how MicroStation V8 works will help eliminate these problems.
2004-03-08 Original posting date.
2004-03-11 Added a note regarding enhanced precision.
2006-02-09 Added Barry's blurb regarding references.
2006-07-11 Added a note about units.def from Dan Abney.
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July 4th, 2006
Tips for Barmenus
Contributing author Hilton Quinn offers these tips when working with barmenus. They're a great accompaniment to the Fly With Barmenu articles.
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June 9th, 2006
Extrude shapes based on text
Oh, you'll love this VBA macro from Rudi! When run, it will extrude shapes the value of text it finds within the shape boundaries. Terrific for doing quick modeling of row housing!
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June 8th, 2006
VBA to select by fill colour
Look what you can do if you learn a little about VBA! This little application will scan the design file and select all shapes based on a user specified fill colour. Now, how cool is that? Thanks Rudi!
2006-05-30 Original posting date
2006-06-09 Version 2.0 posted
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June 7th, 2006
Element remapping macro
With thanks to Robert McCartney for contributing this VBA macro that will help you to remap your elements from one set of attributes to another. It's a nice alternative to MicroStation's remapping utility.
2006-03-27 Original posting date.
2006-05-30 Application updated.
2006-06-07 Application updated.
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March 20th, 2006
MicroStation's Element Types
A list of the element types found inside a MicroStation design file. A special thanks goes out to Mr. Kees van Prooijen of Bentley, NL and Miroslav Matas for keeping this page updated!
2001-09-12 Origianl posting date.
2003-04-04 Include V8's new elements.
2004-02-13 Include new raster elements.
2006-03-20 Include new elements.
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March 20th, 2006
Viewing a simple DWG file in monochrome
With thanks to Phil Chouinard for providing these files that will allow you to view simple DWG files in monochrome. Note, this workflow works fine in model space for the simple AutoCAD drawings, but doesn't have any effect on referenced elements.
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March 16th, 2006
Importing customization from M01 and STG files
For those of you experimenting with MicroStation V8 XM Edition, you might find this article/tutorial of interest. Authored by Bentley’s Tim Hickman it’ll get you started on importing the content from your old ustn.m01 files into MicroStation V8 XM Edition. Tim also touches on migrating data from any stg files you may have. Note that this article is based on the version 08.09.02.12.
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March 16th, 2006
Adding icons to your tools
Now here's a short little article that explains how you can add icons to your new tools in MicroStation v8 XM Edition. Note that this article is based upon version 08.09.02.12
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March 12th, 2006
MicroStation/J Workspaces
Understanding the differing workspace variables and new root variables in MicroStation/J will enable you to modify your workspaces more easily and effectively.
1999-01-01 Originally published in The Client Server
2006-03-02 Aquired and posted on AskInga
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March 2nd, 2006
Draping photos over MicroStation models
Photo draping on a Digital Terrain Model (DTM) is the most efficient and convincing method of introducing detail into a landscape. The addition of minor roads, terrain textures, and buildings costs nothing in file complexity, but the results are more realistic that any other material you can assign. The realistic terrain is very convincing in animation and other renderings, particularly photomontages.
1998-10-01 Originally published in MSM magazine.
2006-03-06 Aquired by and posted on AskInga.
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March 2nd, 2006
MicroStation/J’s Enhanced Workspace Functionality
A quick little article that explains MicroStation /J's configuration variable directives and how to use them to construct new variables.
1998-12-01 Originally published in The Client Server.
2006-03-02 Aquired and posted on AskInga.
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March 1st, 2006
Learning about workspaces
So, you wanna become a CAD Administrator? Or perhaps just get a better grip about workspaces. Aside from the articles on AskInga, there's a wealth of resource material out there. Here's my list.
2003-03-29 Original posting date.
2006-03-01 Aquire and post archived articles from Bentley (Thanks Phil).
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March 1st, 2006
Transcending the (work)space and time continuum
This very old article first appeared in the Client Server way back in 1998. Authored by Bentley's Tom Glebas, it discusses the how path from chaos to organization requires attention to details before the project even starts.
1998-07-01 Original publication date in the Client Server.
2006-03-01 Aquired and posted on AskInga.
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March 1st, 2006
Networking Workspaces
You can enjoy flexibility while easily maintaining standards by having your site configuration file on your network.
1998-10-01 Originally published in The Client Server.
2006-03-01 Aquired and posted on AskInga.
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February 28th, 2006
Sidebar Menus
With thanks to John Knighton for the suggestion to do this article. A sidebar menu (SBM) is a text-based, hierarchical menu system that was introduced in the earliest versions of MicroStation. Although they can still be used in MicroStation V8, and they're not exactly the prettiest things to look at - some users find that they still serve a purpose since they allow you to stuff a ton of information into a very small amount of real estate. Let's take a closer look.
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January 31st, 2006
Maximize your potential
Hey, let's face it...improved technology isn't always enough to keep you productive in today's dynamic workplace. You must sharpen old skills and learn new ones for you and your company to be successful in the next century. And that's where the Bentley Institute can help.
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January 30th, 2006
MicroStation J & V8 workspaces on the same computer
With many thanks to David Allen for contributing this article that discusses how to establish networked workspaces when running both MicroStation J and MicroStation V8 on the same machine.
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January 6th, 2006
Setting the MS_OPENV7=3 variable
If you would like to utilze MicroStation V8's powerful new tools but arn't ready to convert to the V8 DGN format, take a look at using the MS_OPENV7=3 varialbe. It's a great way to get up to speed in V8 without changing file formats...just yet.
2002-05-07 Original posting date.
2004-06-07 Added note for GEOPAK Users.
2004-09-23 Added information regarding MicroStation V8.5.
2006-01-06 Added information regarding InRoads.
(Thank you to Chuck Rheault for pointing out this omission.)
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December 21st, 2005
Automate your views with Change View
With thanks to Alexander Molotov for developing Change View. He has certainly out-done himself this time with this utility that contains various tools for automating the view display. Automove, Eagle Eye, and AutoCADish panning are just some of it's amazing features.
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December 1st, 2005
All about function keys and function key menus
Ever tried to figure out the syntax of a Function Key Menu file? Or how you can exceed the character limit? If so, then take a peek at this article authored by Jeffrey Malter. It's quite interesting....
2004-07-07 Original posting date.
2005-12-01 Added reference table showing all code combinations.
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December 1st, 2005
MSM Tools for MicroStation V8
You'll find the V8 version of Ranjit Sahai's MSMTOOLS.MA here. Use this set of tools to place breaklines, pipe ends, north arrows, steps, grids, labeled utility lines, and stopbars in your file. It even has a change case tool! Once you've tried this set of tools, you'll wonder how you worked without them all these years!
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November 7th, 2005
Macros to call Windows Explorer from MicroStation
With thanks to Roland Cyr and Doug Watt for contributing these nifty little macros that opens Windows Explorer and takes you to the folder of your active design file. Roland did the one for MicroStation V8, while Doug contributed the macro for MicroStation V7. Thanks guys!
2005-11-21 Updated to add a keyin. Thank you Rudi!
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November 7th, 2005
The Active Angle Assistant
With thanks to Alexie Karavakis for contributing this VBA macro that allow you to set and get the active angle based on a selected element such as a line, text, cell, or curve. It also contains some cool options for rotating elements. A must have for the managment of your active angle.
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November 7th, 2005
Place cells, line styles and patterns to scale
With thanks to Alexie Karavakis for this collection of macros that can be used to place cells, custom linestyles and patterns to scales calculated from the active model annotation scale. Note that these macros have been designed to be run from keyins which can be executed from a bar menu, the settings manager, user defined icons or web pages.
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October 11th, 2005
Extract and print colour table information
With many thanks to Henry van Berkel, Peter Emmen, Kees van Prooijen and Krister Surell for these macros that allow you to easily extract information from your attached color table.
2004-02-09 Original posting date.
2005-07-21 Added macro from Kees
2005-10-11 Added macro from Krister
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October 6th, 2005
BE 2005 - Tips and Tricks
Miss the big conference? Well, not to worry....this is what I chatted about during my Tips and Tricks session. Learn and enjoy! Oh Yeah, this is the session I did at the IDDEA Fall Conference as well.
2004-05-04 Original post date
2005-10-06 Changed date to bring back to home page
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October 4th, 2005
Use saved views more efficiently with the Saved Views utility
With a great big 'thank you' to Alexander Molotov for contributing this aritcle that describes how to make saved views that much easier. Way to go for thinking out of the box and sharing your expertise with the MicroStation community!
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September 27th, 2005
Run commands or BASIC macro when opening files
Execute a BASIC macro (or run commands) every time a file is opened.
2002-07-19 Original posting date.
2003-11-24 Included notes from MicroStation /J's ReadMe file.
2005-09-27 Confirmed workflow in MicroStation V8.
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September 26th, 2005
An improved version of Change Text Case (Rev 1)
Here's an enhanced version of Bentley's Change Text Case from Peter Terrat. Not only does it change the text case, but it also has a couple of nifty variations: Inital Caps and InVeRt CaSe. In addition to this, Peter's the tool also functions more like other MicroStation tools in that it allows you to specify the settings and then select the text.
2005-05-18 Original posting date.
2005-09-26 Added a link to a different version of same macro. See bottom of article.
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September 26th, 2005
An improved version of Change Text Case (Rev 2)
Here's an enhancement of an enhancement of Bentley's Change Text Case from Daniel Rowlands who was at Scott Wilson Railways Ltd. in his former life. In this version you'll find an extra option to just capitalise the first word. With manyt thanks to Karsten Evans for contributing this version.
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August 18th, 2005
Document your custom line styles
Miro Mates shares this V8 MDL that generates an index of your custom line styles. What a time saver!!! As always, thanks Miro!!!
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August 18th, 2005
Shawn Foster's BE 2005 presentations
Grab Shawn Foster's BE 2005 presentations here!
Building your project with references and models
Advanced MicroStation Administration
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August 17th, 2005
Macros to switch between models
With many thanks to Rodney Wing and Rudi Wells for contributing these macros that allow you to quicly switch between models using next and previous buttons. They are both great when working with cell libraries and eliminates a lot of extra clicking found in traditional methods of doing the same task.
2005-04-04 Original posting date.
2005-08-17 Updated to include Rudi's macro.
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August 17th, 2005
LTSCALE for MicroStation users
With thanks to Lincoln Chun for this article that explains the use of LTSCALE in DWG files being edited in MicroStation.
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August 12th, 2005
Macro to change system colour for "disabled" menu item text
With thanks to Peter Overtoom from Bentley's Technical Support Group in Hoofddorp for this VBA code that changes the system text colour used for displaying disabled menu items. And, as always, thanks to Rudi Wells for passing it along. This code is especially cool for those of you with ailing eyes, or for the color-blind. :-)
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August 12th, 2005
Macro to open next or previous file in folder
Rudi found this macro on the discussion groups, cleaned it up a little and has been using it been using it since...its very cool. It lets you change to the next file in the directory or the previous file in the current directory...very useful when working with lots of files.
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August 11th, 2005
Macro to place random cells on DTM
With thanks to Yrjo Ala-Heikkila for contributing these macros that can be used to mass populate landscape design schemes with trees and shrubs. They are also quite handy for placing other 3D items (wind turbines, stones, lampposts cars, etc.) on non-planar terrain models. Very Cool!!!
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August 10th, 2005
Macro to verify and repair a V8 file
Here's a nifty little macro from Mike that eliminates the need to memorize the keyins needed to verify and repair a design file.
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August 9th, 2005
A Collection of Colour Tables
Here's a nice selection of colour / color tables to fiddle with.
2003-07-06 Original posting date.
2004-02-19 Added the 22nd colour table from Jeffrey Malter. See Page 4.
2004-06-02 Added 15 more from John Evans, see pages 5-7.
2004-11-08 Added #39 from Carl Kastner, see page 7.
2005-07-11 Added #40 from Grahame White, see page 7.
2005-08-09 Added #41, #42, and #43 from Tim Waldock, see page 8.
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August 8th, 2005
Compare Design Files Graphically
Ever have the need to compare the contents of two files? As frustrating as this can be, you can simplify things a bit by using Level Symbology to filter the elements. Let's take a look!
Note: The graphics in this article show MicroStation V7.
2002-06-11 Original posting date.
2005-08-08 Updated to include reference adjustment colours in V8.
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July 29th, 2005
Make DTM and drape an image using only MicroStation
This tutorial shows how you can create a digital terrain model from elevation data without the need for add-on software. We'll then go through the process of how you can drape an aerial photograph over the resulting DTM using only the tools found in MicroStation. Way cool!
2004-10-01 Original posting date.
2004-10-12 Updated to correct misinformation regarding the image origin.
2005-07-29 Update to add a link.
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July 25th, 2005
You're the CAD Manager, now what?
Can't get to this article on Shawn's site 'cause he used a dirty word in his URL? Not to worry, you can see it right here!
2004-06-11 Original posting date.
2005-07-25 Updated to include original PPT.
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July 14th, 2005
Viewing geospatial databases using MicroStation GeoGraphics
With special thanks to Krister Surell from Surell Consulting for this article. He writes....Ever want to display and query a spatial layer outside your MicroStation GeoGraphics project? Well, then you know that displaying elements using the Spatial Query tool works fine but that’s it. No review, no thematics, no annotation...no nothing. This is because MicroStation GeoGraphics requires additional columns, metadata, and feature data to fully recognize and use a spatial layer.
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June 7th, 2005
How to modify shared cells that have tags
The following tutorial was inspired by a recent user posting to Bentley’s discussion groups questioning how to edit shared cells. Specifically, shared cells with tags. With thanks to Scott Harmon of BETA Design, Gerald Hernandez, and Bentley’s Brien Bastings for contributing to this article.
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June 6th, 2005
Find cells even easier with this utility!
If you want to quickly locate graphic cells in a design, just use this slick little VBA from Rod Wing. Easy to use, does a great job and is a welcome addition to any production user!
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June 6th, 2005
Macros to toggle the fill display and active fill type
With thanks to Peter Terrat for sharing these excellent macros. One is used for turning the fill display on/off, while the other is used to set the active fill type back to none. How can you live without them?
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May 4th, 2005
BE 2005 - Unplugged!
Hey, did you miss the BE conference? Or maybe you just missed the Unplugged show (does the word "baseball" ring any bells? :-) Anyway, it was an awesome evening - and for those of you who couldn't make it, here's the stuff I presented. For you guys that were there, this is pretty much everything I covered with the exception of what I did with the zip file in the MicroStation Manager. Enjoy!
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April 6th, 2005
DLLs being used by MicroStation
With thanks to Rudi Wells for sharing this MDL that prints a listing of what DLLs are being used by MicroStatiton in your current design session.
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April 5th, 2005
Change your task bar icon
With many thanks to Rudi Wells for sharing this very cool VBA macro that changes your MicroStation taskbar icon. Now you'll be able to differentiate between V8.1 and V8.5 when they're both running! Way to go!!
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April 5th, 2005
Show Element Vertices
Another neat utility whipped up by Gerald Hernandez in response to a users need to show element verticies without the use of the Element Selection tool. This is terrific for seeing where the vertices are located on an element and may eliminate the need for adjusting the keypoint snap divisor continously.
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April 5th, 2005
Convert Simple Shapes to Linestrings
Authored and contributed by Gerald Hernandez, this terrific little utility gives you an alternate solution to the age old question of "How can I drop my simple shapes down to line strings?".
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April 4th, 2005
Level Display "Slide Show"
With many thanks to Rodney Wing for contributing this VBA macro that allows you to display used levels individually in a slide-show type of manner. If you tend to crawl up and down your levels a lot, you may find this much faster than traditional methods.
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March 30th, 2005
Element Halo
With a big thanks to Gerald Hernandez from Geospatial Paradigm Solutions, Inc. for contributing this awesome little VBA application! As it's name implies, Halo creates a "halo" around your elements which is especially useful for drawing attention to specific design elements. You can also use this to emphasize vector data that may be difficult to see when displayed on top of a raster. A must have for all mappers!
2004-04-04 Origianl posting date.
2005-03-30 Minor revisions.
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March 15th, 2005
The V7 Keyin List
A reference list for MicroStation/J's keyins. Note, this article is no longer being maintained. Take what you need and leave the rest.
2001-08-03 Original posting date.
2004-12-20 Added a missing keyin.
2005-03-15 Posted a PDF of the list.
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March 1st, 2005
Understanding PopSet
Don't have enough screen real estate? Or, are you one of those users who always seems to close the Tool Settings dialog? If so, then this is for you.
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February 23rd, 2005
Working Units and Survey Feet
With many thanks to Bentley's Dan Ahern from Bentley Civil Professional Services for contributing this article! Written for those of you who are having to deal with Survey Feet in MicroStation, this article contains essential information regarding the relationship between V8's working units and setting your file up in survey feet.
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February 18th, 2005
How to plot a file
A quick little article that discusses how to send files to a printer, edit your print driver file to bypass the Save As dialog and setting up for printing to an network printer by using the netuse command.
1999-05-12 Original posting date.
2005-02-18 Edited for clarity.
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February 14th, 2005
The V8 Keyin List
A handy reference guide to MicroStation V8 2004 Edition keyins! Note, this list is no longer being maintained, so take what you need and leave the rest.
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February 14th, 2005
Simplifly Repetitive Text Placement
With many thanks to Mike Francisco for this very powerful tool to assist with the placing repetitive text in your file. Most definitly a nice addition for the production user.
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February 11th, 2005
Populate File > Properties
With many thanks to Bentley's Rudi Wells for this VBA macro that populates File > Properties. No doubt you'll all find this useful.
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January 28th, 2005
Managing MicroStation Backup Directories
Another great article from Juan Auces of Parsons Brinckerhoff, this article explores the importance of backing up your MicroStation project data and offers a script to add to your configuration which may help simplify the backup process.
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December 2nd, 2004
Convert contents of PDF to JPG to attach as reference
Karl Peterson offers this nifty workflow that shows you how to create a JPG from the contents of a PDF. The resulting image can then be attached as a reference. This may be a nice solution for those of you wanting to attach PDF's as references.
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November 23rd, 2004
All about saving DWG files
If you've ever wondered if you can control MicroStation V8's behaviour when it comes to saving graphical changes to DWG files, this article is for you. Read along and learn.
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November 8th, 2004
Move all elements to a the same elevation (or common Z-value)
So, you've just inherited a 3D file and the elements need to be flattend. Here's a few different methods to accomplish just that.
2002-09-20 Original posting date.
2004-04-05 Fix broken link.
2004-06-21 Added information about setz.
2004-11-08 Added nifty keyin from Phil and cool tip from Julie.
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November 8th, 2004
All about Background Colours
Nearly everything you ever wanted to know about color tables and setting up the background colour. This article is applicable to all versions of MicroStation.
2004-01-21 Original posting date.
2004-03-31 Add a bit about AutoCAD files.
2004-06-22 Add a macro for easy changing of the view window background colour.
2004-11-08 Add a keyin for changing the background on a view by view basis.
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October 25th, 2004
Simplify Filling in Repetitive Enter Data Fields
With many thanks to Thor Leslie for this very powerful tool to assist with the repetitive task of filling in data fields. Most definitly a nice addition for the production user.
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October 24th, 2004
Play MDLroids in MicroStation!
You bored? Need to kill some time, or simply add some excitement into your day?
Play MDLroids with MicroStation.
2003-03-12 Original posting date.
2004-10-25 Added the V7 version - Thanks Brien!
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October 6th, 2004
MicroStation 08.05.01.25 Level Display Response Times
There has been a subtle but very important change in the way that the Level Display dialog responds to a level display state change. Read this to understand what’s going on, why you may notice a delay when turning on or off the display of a level, and how to force MicroStation to behave as it did in previous versions.
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September 30th, 2004
Named Groups, Displaysets and Quick Sets
Snipped from another article, here you'll find three little tutorials that will help you to understand MicroStation V8's Named Groups, Displaysets and Quick Sets.
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September 16th, 2004
Clipped References and Rotated Views
This brief article discusses how to overcome V7 difficulties with clipped or masked references and rotating views.
2003-10-03 Original post date.
2004-09-16 Updated for clarity.
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July 31st, 2004
Can't access articles?
As a result of doing some maintenance on the database, some of you may not be able to access articles and are ending up on a disallowed page. To correct this simply locate and delete any cookie that contains askinga. (If you don't know where you're cookies are stored, just do a normal file search where all or part of the file name is askinga and delete the appropriate file.) Once the cookie has been deleted, you'll be prompted to log back on and all will be good. Sorry for the troubles... ~Inga
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July 26th, 2004
Store and recall coordinates with Memory Points
With many thanks to Thor Leslie for sharing this utility. In a nutshell, Memory Points allows you to store, recall, name and re-use up to five sets of coordinate values. A great addition for users who are finding themselves constantly writing down coordinates, or picking and selecting values from the message center.
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July 19th, 2004
How Things Work
I am very pleased to introduce this awesome article designed and illustrated by Bentley's own Andy Smith. Also known as AskAndy, Andy shows how things work with respect to SELECT Licensing, ProjectWise, The AEC Office, BIM Concepts, A BIM Example, Information Lifecycle, and Business Solutions.
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July 8th, 2004
MicroStation 3D - One Package, Multiple Capabilities
The following presentation was put together to show an employer just what MicroStation could do with 3D. It's an excellent article that highlights MicroStation's 3D capabilities including rendering and animation. All of the images and animation were produced with out-of-the-box MicroStation and a little creativity. The results are an excellent example of you can do without any additional software. Way to go Eric!
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June 3rd, 2004
Controlling Pen Widths With Pen Tables
Ever wondered if you can control pen widths by using a pen table? If so, then follow along as Kevin Snook guides you through the process in this short one pager!
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June 3rd, 2004
Macro to change orientation of dimension terminators
If you have a need to change the orientation of your dimension terminators from outside to inside, or vice versa, then this macro might be of some use. This article and it's contents are applicable to MicroStation /J.
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March 29th, 2004
Referencing other configuration variables
When defining your configuration variables, you can easily refer to other pre-defined variables by using a particular syntax. Using this method can eliminate the need for creating new and possibly redundant variables and can also streamline how MicroStation resolves variables.
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March 26th, 2004
Preprocessor Directives for processing configuration files
When MicroStation is launched it processes a variety of configuration files which contain very specific instructions. These instructions contain bits of code referred to as preprocessor directives which control the way in which MicroStation processes these files. This article will give you a bit of a tour to help you understand what's going on behind the scenes.
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March 26th, 2004
What happens when you launch MicroStation?
There are five levels of configuration that determine how MicroStation will behave when started, as well as when it's opened. These variables are defined in a variety of configuration files and are processed in a very specific order. Learn more about these cascading files in this article! A must read for the new CAD Administrator.
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March 25th, 2004
What is a workspace?
While rooting around the other day, I found this old document that I wrote a few years back. It's simply a primer for workspaces and explains the role that they play in the configuration of MicroStation. Nothing fancy, but may be a good read for the newer CAD administrator.
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March 25th, 2004
Viewing and Determining the Configuration Variables
For the new CAD Administrator, this article will help you locate and view the configuration variables available in MicroStation....after that, you'll learn how to determine what your variables are.
2006-08-15 Corrected speling error. Added link to tip.
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March 25th, 2004
The types of configuration variables
Each of MicroStations configuration variables are a particular type. This short little article is a brief overview of the five types of variables that are used to control MicroStations behaviour.
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March 25th, 2004
Configuration Variable Operators
Using things called operators we can define how MicroStation will process each configuration variable. This is just another step in the workspace learning curve.
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March 22nd, 2004
Merging Files
MicroStation offers a variety of methods to merge files together - whether they are referenced or not. With thanks to Phil Frank from Northeastern Log Homes for contributing to this article!
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March 19th, 2004
Engineering Links #4 - UstnForm protocol
Another component of Engineering Links (E-Links)is something called the UstnForm protocol. This specialized keyin allows web-page developers to extend the functionality of the FORM HTML-Tag to drive MicroStation from a web-page.
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March 19th, 2004
Make a web page from a cell library
MicroStation's HTML Author allows you to quickly create a web-ready HTML page of a selected cell library. Once created, the resulting web-page can be used to drive the placement of cells inside of a MicroStation design file.
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March 18th, 2004
Understanding and Using NTBang
NTBang is an MDL application which provides a system command prompt for the execution of external programs. It is especially useful when attaching Engineering Links to elements to open external documents or to simply pop out to DOS to perform DOS commands.
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March 17th, 2004
Engineering Links #2 - Linking to external documents
Not only can E-Links be used to link a web page to your graphics, but you can also use them to link to external documents such as Excel speadsheets, image files, PDF files via Internet Explorer or NTBbang.
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March 16th, 2004
Engineering Links #1 - Linking to a web page
The term Engineering Links, or simply E-Links, refers to the ability to attach and follow electronic links that have been placed on elements. In this article we'll look at linking web pages to your elements.
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March 15th, 2004
Complete List of MicroStation V8's Configuration Variables
Collected, authored and maintained by John Stickney, this is probably the most comprehensive list of MicroStation and Geopak configuration variables you'll find out there.
2003-10-03 Original post date.
2003-10-06 Added new variables.
2004-03-15 Added MicroStation TriForma configuration variables.
With many thanks to Thomas Voghera for contributing this list.
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March 15th, 2004
Drawing Composition, Paperspace and Viewports
Submitted by the platform hooligan himself, Lawrence Eaton, this one pager discusses how to save a MicroStation V8 DGN file to an AutoCAD DWG and ensure compatibility with paperspace and viewports. It also touches on how to compose a drawing of a 3D widget.
2004-02-12 Original post date.
2004-03-15 Updated for clarity
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March 9th, 2004
Dealing with the ° symbol
This one pager will explain how and why your degree symbol might be missing in some fonts. With special thanks to Bentley's Venkat Kalyan for his assistance!
2003-10-30 Original posting date.
2004-03-09 Added a graphic of Windows Character Map.
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February 18th, 2004
Annotation Scale simplified
Perhaps you've stumbled upon a new feature in MicroStation V8 2004 Edition and wondered what Annotation Scale is all about. This little article will explain how text sizes are controlled and even has a sample file for you to learn from.
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