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Winner Announced for Future Cities China Competition
Press Release Issued by Bentley
The project designed by the team from the Architecture Department of Tsinghua University won top honors in the Future Cities China design competition.
Three New Products in Bentley’s OpenPlant Software
Press Release Issued by Bentley
OpenPlant Modeler V8i, OpenPlant ModelServer V8i, and OpenPlant Isometrics Manager V8i Extend Breadth and Depth of Application Offerings.
Do You Know the Latest about Bentley Substation V8i?

Bentley will be hosting a webcast on the new features in the SELECTseries 3 release of Bentley Substation V8i.
V8i (SELECTseries 3) Version of Bentley Substation Released
Press Release Issued by Bentley
Newest Bentley Substation version provides enhanced project team collaboration, ease of review and markup, and a more productive design process.
Take Advantage of Evision’s Free Tips Before Offer Expires

Envision will no longer be supplying their Knowledge Base of monthly tips for free.
Industry News
Trane Offers New Courses Free of Charge Online
Press Release Issued by Trane
Building design professionals including LEED APs can fulfill continuing education to maintain green building credentials through new Trane courses.
Trane, ASHRAE Reps to Discuss Best Green Building Practices
Press Release Issued by Trane
To promote high performance green building practices, Trane to participate in presentations at the GBC International Conference & Expo Brazil.
3D Mice Now Compatible with Google SketchUp
Press Release Issued by 3Dconnexion
The latest update for 3Dconnexion’s family of 3D mice will allow them to work with Google’s SketchUp.
3D Mice Now Compatible with Google SketchUp
Press Release Issued by 3Dconnexion
The latest update for 3Dconnexion’s family of 3D mice will allow them to work with Google’s SketchUp.
New Buildings on Historic Lot Built to Strict Standards
Press Release Issued by PRNewswire
Sony Pictures Entertainment announced it has been awarded LEED Gold certification for the studio's Lot and Office Transformation (LOT) Project.
Bentley Partners
Get Bentley Map V8i (SELECTseries) Fundamentals Training
Press Release Issued by EnvisionCAD
EnvisionCAD announces the availability of their Bentley Map V8i (SELECTseries) Fundamentals courseware.
Axiom Releases New CADExplorer Version
Press Release Issued by Axiom
The latest version supports a proximity search feature, allowing MicroStation users to quickly locate pairs of elements.
Axiom Releases New V8i Training Courses
By Axiom
Among the offerings are V8i Essentials — Interface Basics, another LearningBay MicroStation training course for V8i and two others.
Bentley Developer Network Gains AMV STEELWORKS
Press Release Issued by AMV
AMV joined the Bentley Developer network with its newborn product AMV STEELWORKS 2010.
Transoft Solutions Expands its Training Programs
Press Release Issued by Transoft Solutions
New web-based training allows new Transoft Solutions users to have all of the benefits of instructor led class room training at their workstations.
User News
Sr Technical Specialist: BIM Most Exciting AEC Advancement Sr Technical Specialist: BIM Most Exciting AEC Advancement
Compiled by Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
MicroStation user Kenneth Holt gives insight on his industry role, specifically in regards to the I-94 Modified Arch Bridge project in Detroit.
American Clay Provides Eco-Friendly Materials for Industry American Clay Provides Eco-Friendly Materials for Industry
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
An inside look at how American Clay began and how this is just the beginning of their niche in the industry.
HOK to Lead Climate Action Workshop at World Expo
Press Release Issued by HOK
The architectural firm heads to Shanghai to commemorate "San Francisco Week" at World Expo where their Global Director of Climate Action will speak.
CAD Society Promotes Growth in Engineering Fields CAD Society Promotes Growth in Engineering Fields
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
CAD Society President Rachael Dalton-Taggart talks about her role and what goals the organization is focusing on in 2010.
Kevin Fitzgerald Helps Those Seeking Careers in Architecture Kevin Fitzgerald Helps Those Seeking Careers in Architecture
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
Find out how Kevin Fitzgerald’s role at AIA couldn’t be more relative in this economy where work is precious.
Q & A
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Element Information Box
RickCarle-PE, Bentley Forums member, recently posted a question about the element information box. “In V8 2004, the element information box had a details tab that…
Square Root in Key-in Calculation
railab2008, from the MicroStation Forums recently inquired about how to use a square root in key-in calculation. He is trying to draw a line…
Incorporating Solar PV into my Designs
I'm a MicroStation user and I'm looking to educate myself on solar PV and how to incorporate alternative energy into my designs. Any suggestions?…
Export a whole level setting
Can someone give a suggestion on how to export a whole level setting in order to import other files? As explained in the Bentley MicroStation…
Help File
I'm looking for the help file in MicroStation VBA. Can anyone help with this? Source: http://www.la-solutions.co.uk/content/mvba/mvba-tips.htm…
MicroStation Font 10 Leroy True Type Equivalent
Does anyone know the True Type Equivalent for MicroStation Font 10 Leroy Font?…
Reference Presentation
I’m trying to figure out how to control reference presentation, when attaching a reference. I want to control whether the "Use View Flag"- switch is set…
.PCF File
Is it possible to have MicroStation put the .pcf file inside the project folder instead of the project's parent folder?…
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Get Bentley Map V8i (SELECTseries) Fundamentals Training
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Positive and Negative for Workstation Market
The workstation market posted another round of …

3D Mice Now Compatible with Google SketchUp
The latest update for 3Dconnexion’s family of …

Trane, ASHRAE Reps to Discuss Best Green Building Practices
To promote high performance green building practices, …

Trane Offers New Courses Free of Charge Online
Building design professionals including LEED APs can …

New Buildings on Historic Lot Built to Strict Standards
Sony Pictures Entertainment announced it has been …

3D Mice Now Compatible with Google SketchUp
The latest update for 3Dconnexion’s family of …

Dovetail Partners Associate is Keynote at Geneva Conference
Dovetail Partners associate to be keynote speaker …

Winner Announced for Future Cities China Competition
The project designed by the team from …

International Experts to Gather at CITYDESIGN + CITYBUILD
CITYDESIGN + CITYBUILD conference to bring energy …

MasTec CEO to Speak at Clean Energy Conference
MasTec, Inc. announced that its CEO will …

Consortium to Receive up to $122 million for Green Research
Team to establish an Energy Innovation Hub …

Ice Bear Energy Storage Systems Pass Milestone
Ice Energy announced that its Ice Bear …

Six Grants Awarded to Local Community Green Legacy Projects
The USGBC-Illinois Chapter Greenbuild Host Committee awarded …

HOK Founding Partner Writes New Book
Renowned architect's retrospective includes both personal and …

Largest Assortment of LED Bulbs Starting at $19.97
The Home Depot now offers the first …

Nine New Honorary ASLA Members Named
ASLA selected nine honorary members to the …

First Passive House of DC is being Built
Construction to begin on DC's first Passive …

LEED Green Associate Credential Awarded to over 10,000
Milestone illustrates importance of new credential in …

Marketing Firm Believes Green Focus Can Help U.S. Economy
Vertical will showcase tools and strategies at …

Eliminate Need to Power Streets Lights from Electric Grid
Lighting Science Group's new wind and solar …

Utilities Becoming Increasingly Interested in Solar PV
The Gartner/SEPA survey found that PV is …

Three New Products in Bentley’s OpenPlant Software
OpenPlant Modeler V8i, OpenPlant ModelServer V8i, and …

Commercial Construction Category Outperforms Other Sectors
Following a two-month soft patch the Architecture …

SAP's Headquarters Receives LEED Platinum
SAP Newtown Square building receives high points …