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Set the Aspect Ratio in MicroStation Set the Aspect Ratio in MicroStation
By EnvisionCAD Change the view size of your MicroStation window.
The ProjectWise Storage Area The ProjectWise Storage Area
By Chris Pausch, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group Run reference scans in ProjectWise without MicroStation being installed.
Edit MicroStation Dimension Text Edit MicroStation Dimension Text
From the sammyhendrick YouTube channel This video tip shows how to edit dimension text in MicroStation.
Print Organizer Dialog Box Print Organizer Dialog Box
This video tutorial gives an overview of MicroStation Print Organizer.
Draw a Common Tangent Draw a Common Tangent
From the UjjwalRane YouTube channel Learn the step by step process to drawing a common internal tangent.
Transition Colors in Roadway Designer Transition Colors in Roadway Designer
From the CADProductivity YouTube Channel Learn about what the different colors seen in transitions in InRoads Roadway Designer mean.
ProjectWise V8i SELECTseries 3 Enhancements ProjectWise V8i SELECTseries 3 Enhancements
By Chris Pausch, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group Learn how to administer group membership from the ProjectWise Explorer.
Drag and Drop from the Models Dialog Drag and Drop from the Models Dialog
By EnvisionCAD Use drag and drop to speed up the attachment process.
Create a Seed Template File in MicroStation Create a Seed Template File in MicroStation
By Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes Blog Save time by creating a template to place drawings in.
Use Transparent Elements in MicroStation V8i Use Transparent Elements in MicroStation V8i
From the CADProductivity YouTube Channel This tip shows you how to use transparent elements to see things behind a shape.
Set Up ProjectWise Messaging Agents Set Up ProjectWise Messaging Agents
By Marilou Ower, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group - Project Leader If enabled, ProjectWise can send a message notifying users that a document has changed State.
Change The Vertex Type on the Fly Change The Vertex Type on the Fly
By EnvisionCAD Change a vertex when working with a Smartline in MicroStation.
Get the Most out of V8i (SELECTseries2) Get the Most out of V8i (SELECTseries2)
An hour’s worth of tips on remapping elements in level manager, single shot tool selection, element info in hidden tabs, and many more.
A Useful Tool For Managing Document Workflows A Useful Tool For Managing Document Workflows
By Marilou Ower, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group The Change of States notification flag in ProjectWise makes communication much easier between group members.
MicroStation's Unit System MicroStation's Unit System
By Barry Bentley, Bentley Systems Get measurements in a different unit system by choosing the desired unit system in the Linear Units section of the Working Units page.
EnvisionCAD Shares a Tip For 3D Slabs EnvisionCAD Shares a Tip For 3D Slabs
By EnvisionCAD A simple way to create an equivalent of a 3D slab in MicroStation.
Connecting To ArcGIS Images In Microstation
The ArcGIC resource center shows how to add an image server.
Fixing Problems with InRoads Cross Sections Fixing Problems with InRoads Cross Sections
How to fix the problem of multiple segments when you only expect one.
How to Make a Non-Plot Level How to Make a Non-Plot Level
By Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes Blog You can toggle off print property for a level, so when you plot a drawing, everything on that level will be ignored.
Do you Know about the Restricted Administrators Group? Do you Know about the Restricted Administrators Group?
By Chris Pausch, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group The SELECTseries 3 release of ProjectWise introduces the concept of granular security.
Is a Symbol Misinterpreted when Typing Special Characters? Is a Symbol Misinterpreted when Typing Special Characters?
By EnvisionCAD This tip will help you alleviate the problem of misinterpreted special characters in MicroStation.
Migrate Data Easier with this Tip Migrate Data Easier with this Tip
By Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes Blog If you are an AutoCAD user who is migrating to MicroStation, you might find in some design files you can’t snap to elements in referenced files.
Find the Drag and Drop Options for Project Explorer Find the Drag and Drop Options for Project Explorer
By EnvisionCAD Don't wast time searching for the drag and drop options in Project Explorer, this tip will show you how to find them instead.
New Feature Big Step Forward in ProjectWise Functionality New Feature Big Step Forward in ProjectWise Functionality
By Chris Pausch, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group Find out how the Access Control Tab can come in handy in situations where you need to update the permissions for a large number of folders at once.
Create a Table in MicroStation with this Tip Create a Table in MicroStation with this Tip
By Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes Blog This tip covers tools to create a solid by revolution.
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