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Chinese Engineering Company Adopts ProjectWise
Press Release Issued by Bentley Systems
HYDROCHINA has chosen the ProjectWise platform, along with Bentley Navigator, for its project team collaboration and work-sharing needs.
Bentley Products Named Editor’s Choice & Product of the Year
Press Release Issued by Bentley Systems
GenerativeComponents and STAAD.Pro V8i with Advanced Analysis received top honors at the Construction Computing Awards 2011.
Bentley’s The Year in Infrastructure 2011 Now Available
Press Release Issued by Bentley Systems
The annual Bentley publications features more than 300 outstanding infrastructure projects.
Bentley Offers Be Inspired Keynote Presentation Online Bentley Offers Be Inspired Keynote Presentation Online
Summary by Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
You can now watch the keynote address from the Bentley Be Inspired conference online at the Bentley website.
Bentley Product Manager Honored
Press Release Issued by Bentley Systems
Water & Wastes Digest has honored Dr. Thomas Walski as an industry icon and leader.
Industry News
Mott MacDonald Designing Weather Protection Envelope
Press Release Issued by Mott MacDonald
The weather envelope will cover and protect buildings at the Bradwell power station.
IES Project Manager Named to the Experienced Modelers List
Press Release Issued by IES
Individuals on CaGBC’s Experienced Modelers List are to ensure the integrity of LEED certification in Canada.
High Performance Buildings Conference Coming in March
Press Release Issued by ASHRAE
The conference will focus on case studies and networking, and offer attendees an exchange of ideas on best practices for high performance buildings.
Solar Decathlon 2013 Teams Announced
Press Release Issued by U.S. Department of Energy
Steven Chu has announced the 20 teams selected to compete in the 2013 Solar Decathlon and unveiled the competition’s location; Irvine, California.
Revenue from Net Zero Energy Buildings to Increase
Press Release Issued by Pike Research
Pike Research's report, "Zero Energy Buildings", provides data on the size and growth of the market for zero energy building markets.
Bentley Partners
Z Corporation to Sponsor Student Design Competition
Press Release Issued by Z Corporation
The contest will spotlight the design process from drawing board to finished product. The deadline for submissions is February 24.
3D Systems to Acquire Z Corporation
Press Release Issued by Z Corporation
The Contex Group will sell its subsidiaries, Z Corporation and VIDAR Systems, to 3D Systems Corporation for $137 million.
NVIDIA Releases New Graphics and Processor Technology
Press Release Issued by NVIDIA
The Maximus Technology is optimized for graphics and analysis design work.
This Old House Will use 3D printed model from Z Corporation This Old House Will use 3D printed model from Z Corporation
Press Release Issued by Z Corporation
The model includes removable rooftops and second floor, and a fully detailed interior.
Bluebeam and McCarthy Win Gold at 2011 Vision Awards
Press Release Issued by Bluebeam Software
Honor recognizes use of innovative technologies for construction.
User News
Long Winters Make Good CAD Study Time Long Winters Make Good CAD Study Time
Compiled By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Robert Mecham is a CAD Applications Manager with EnvisionCAD who has experience with many AEC and civil CAD applications.
Tom Lazear Reflects on a Lifetime of Working in CAD Tom Lazear Reflects on a Lifetime of Working in CAD
Compiled by Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress editor
The CEO of Archway Systems talks about his favorite CAD tools and his outlook on the future of the industry.
Zaha Hadid Architect Shares Background and Opinion on CAD Zaha Hadid Architect Shares Background and Opinion on CAD
Compiled By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Shaun Farrell, PPT Advisor, Zaha Hadid Architects, assesses the AEC Industry since learning “that CAD thing” in 1989.
John Kizior Recommends Embracing Information Modeling John Kizior Recommends Embracing Information Modeling
Compiled By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
With 25 years experience, the Global Director for Delivery Technologies at AECOM shares his advice for AEC firms.
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.
Q & A
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Bentley Navigator/MicroStation - Help!
What is the best graphics card for MicroStation V8 XM and Bentley Navigator? I’m currently operating with an NVIDIA Quadro FX 580. I have difficulty…
Raster Detach Key-in
Can someone tell me if there is a key-in in MicroStation for detaching a single Raster image? I have several images attached in Raster Manager…
Shared Cells in Projectwise
I created a cell library in ProjectWise. The cells all seem to be shared cells and only seem to be available when I am in…
MicroStation VBA (MVBA) problems
When measuring a rotation angle the result doesn't make sense. For example, when I measure the rotation of a text element that I can see…
Control Codes Before Survey Codes
Does InRoads SS2 allow control codes before survey codes? For example, instead of EC1 ST can you do ST EC1? http://communities.bentley.com/products/road___site_design/f/5922/t/72917.aspx…
Help learning V8i Customization
My office is moving to V8i from V7 and we are trying to redo some of our customization and menus. Can anyone suggest some resources…
Main application window has very long name
When wishing to turn on or off a view, under Window the width of the drop down bar is so wide as to hold all…
Macros sorted by alphabetic name
Ascii collating sequence is used to sort Macro names, which results in TWO alphabets. firt the upper case, then the lower case. The Macro Name…
How BIM Fits in the World of Retrofits
BIM software from Bentley is not only …

Set the Aspect Ratio in MicroStation
Change the view size of your MicroStation …

Intel and AMD Make Personnel Changes
A look at what's in store for …

Bentley and Pointools Take Point Clouds Into the Future
Bentley’s Acquisition of Pointools will allow point …

The ProjectWise Storage Area
Run reference scans in ProjectWise without MicroStation …

Axiom’s Translation Manager 2.0
It’s not magic, easily and quickly translate …

Edit MicroStation Dimension Text
This video tip shows how to edit …

Back to the Future: Predictions for 2012
Industry professionals look to the future of …

Print Organizer Dialog Box
This video tutorial gives an overview of …

Video Games and CAD Make Powerful Allies
Video games may offer CAD users a …