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Q1-081010: Pointer is Intermittent in Full Mode (1 ans)

I just changed the graphics card on my workstation and now the pointer is intermittent when it is in the full view mode. Any suggestions?
Q1-081009: Plug-in for High Quality Outputs

Can anyone help in advising on a product that would do for MicroStation what M-Color does for AutoCAD?
Q2-081002: Restrict Users to Draw by Level

What I want to do is restrict users to only be able to draw 'By Level' rather than being able to choose particular colors, styles, weights, etc.
Q2-080929: Set Version 8.0 to Auto-Save (1 ans)

How do you set version 8 and version 8.1 to back-up automatically and/or auto-save?
Q1-080929: Compose Sheets in Version 8 and 8.1

MicroStation version 8 does not seem to compose sheets in the same way that version 7 did.
Q2-080821: Rotate View to ACS System (2 ans)

Is there a key in available that will rotate the view to the current active ACS system?
Q1-080804: Meaning of Short Command PS= (6 ans)

Can anybody explain to me the meaning of PS= and what its function is?
Q1-080731: Attaching a Pen Table (3 ans)

I'd like to attach a pen table to a plotting session without having to manually use the dialog.
Q1-080728: Generating Tag Reports

Is there a way to include in the generated reports file name other info., such as date and/or file name?
Q2-080625: XM Compatibility (6 ans)

My organization is considering an upgrade to XM.
Q1-080625: Network Rendering Resources

Can anyone point me in the direction of online resources detailing?
Q3-080625: AutoCAD/MicroStation V8/XM (4 ans)

I am planning to upgrade my computer graphic card to enhance CAD Related software’s graphics and Performance.
Q1-061708: MicroStation 5.0 Installation (1 ans)

Is there any way to install MicroStation 5.0 on a system using XP media center as an operating system?
Q1-080605: Command in Macro (9 ans)

Does anyone know if there is a command I can put into my macro to apply the settings?
Q1-080416: Prosteel and MicroStation (1 ans)

Any news on when Prosteel will be released for MicroStation?
Q2-080416: Staying on Active Depth (2 ans)

On an existing 3D file that someone else wasn't diligent in staying on the active depth, how can I return all elements to the active depth.
Q1-080414: Text Placement on Element (2 ans)

In MicroStation XM is there a way to force the text to always read from bottom to top no matter how the line was drawn?
Q2-080414: Source Lighting Gone South (1 ans)

I've hit every button in all Visualization palettes, rebooted, used Define Lights command, AND reloaded the software and can’t find the problem. Help!
Q1- 080411: Training Centers in India (1 ans)

I want to know details of the training centers in India.
Q1-080404: Change Road Direction Based on Elevation

I want to change the direction of road linestrings based on the endpoint elevation. I want the direction to point from high to low elevation.
Q1-080307: Drivers in MicroStation V8/Triforma (1 ans)

Can anyone tell me what text I need to add, and where; to a driver to make color 255 print grey?
Q1-080225: Referencing DWG's in MicroStation V8 (4 ans)

We have four workstations here with MicroStation V8 two of the four can reference AutoCAD drawings in the correct place and the other two do not.
Q1-080220: Commands in MicroStation (2 ans)

Where can I get a tutorial on using commands in MicroStation?
Q1-080213: Parabola in MicroStation (1 ans)

How can I create Parabola between two tangents in MicroStation?
Q1-080130: Color Assignment in MicroStation (SE) (3 ans)

I'm using an older version of MicroStation (SE) and I am having problems assigning color to an object so that it will render in chrome or mirror.
Q1-080125: Cell Library in MicroStation V8 XM (1 ans)

I am switching from V7 to V8XM. How do I install my cell library into the new program?
Q1-080115: Fence References in MicroStation V8 (2 ans)

I am trying to reference a saved fence into a sheet layout view.
Q1-071227: Visual Basics Pen Table Function (2 ans)

How do I run or call a Visual Basic Function from a Pen Table?
Q1-071226: Labeling Curves in MicroStation 2004 (3 ans)

How do I label a horizontal curve with radius, delta, arc length, chord bearing and chord distance in MicroStation 2004?
Q1-071126: Running Multiple Versions of MicroStation (10ans)

Is it be possible for MicroStation V7 and V8 and XM to run at the same time on one workstation?
Q2-071126: Extracting Pages from Files in MicroStation(5ans)

I have a library of MicroStation files but the file names don't match the drawing names.
Q1-071119: Text in MicroStation V8 (1 ans)

I have installed my MicroStation V8 on my new Vista laptop but the text function doesn't work.
Q1-071115: Training for MicroStation V7 (3 ans)

I need help with MicroStation V7. Where can I find tutorials or training at local tech schools?
Q1-071114: Multi-Lines Not Staying Connected (1 ans)

I am having a problem where the multi-lines are not staying connected after a stretch in my assembly.
Q1-071106: MicroStation V8 Compatibility (3 ans)

I have recently installed Windows Vista onto my laptop and I want to install MicroStation V8 2004 onto it.
Q1-071105: Parameters in MicroStation (2 ans)

I am having a problem using MicroStation 95. I started using it and I don't know how to get parameters from the "key-in" in MicroStation and put/use it in a batch file.
Q1-071026: Dialog Boxes MicroStation V8 (2 ans)

Occasionally when using MicroStation, I have a problem that occurs where the open views become smaller and all align to the top of the workspace and any tool box used only shows half the tool box.
Q1-071025: Level Structure (2 ans)

When I my open files that are AutoCAD translations (i.e Imports), I always see an AutoCAD level structure.
Q1-071022: Importing a Survey in MicroStation V8 XM (4 ans)

I am trying to learn how to import survey points into MicroStation.
Q1-071017: PDF Printing Conflict with Acrobat 8

MicroStation locks up while printing a PDF on a workstation that has had MicroStation installed after Acrobat 8 has been installed.
Q1-071015: Paper Space in MicroStation V8 (1 ans)

I have to handle some very long drafts (civil engineering) that I have to create a standard sheet for in MicroStation V8.
Q2-071015: Drawing a Curve in MicroStation V8 (1 ans)

I am trying to draw a curve but I am having no luck in MicroStation V8.
Q1-071012: MicroStation V8 Performance

I am currently using MicroStation V8.5. I am doing a lot of simulations and renderings using a Dell Precision 380 with a Pentium 4 and 4 Gb of Ram and a Quadro FX 1400 video card.
Q1-071005: Learning MicroStation V8 (4 ans)

Where can I find a "quick study" guide for MicroStation V8?
Q1-071003: MicroStation Compatibility

I am looking for information about the compatibility between Solid Edge and MicroStation and MicroStation and Teamcenter.
Q1-070926: Drawing Composition in MicroStation V8 (1 ans)

How can one get references to be unaffected by the display setting in a source drawing in MicroStation V8?
Q1-091707: Printing Problems in MicroStation V8 (4 ans)

Our company just purchased an OCE tds450 for our plotting needs, but printing from MicroStation isn't working so well.
Q1-091307: Printing in MicroStation

I have an old MicroStation SE program running on Mac and for years not supported by Bentley on Mac. I've upgraded my computer, and now find that I cannot print to my inkjet printer as in the past.
Q1-090607: Creating Curve Tables in MicroStation V8 (2 ans)

I need a utility that can take arc/curve element info and place it in a table with the following curve info: curve no., chord bearing, curve radius,chord distance, arc distance, delta & tangent.
Q1-083107: Saving from MicroStation V8 to V7

I am using the 'Clip Volume' toolbar to define my working area while modelling in MicroStation V8.
Q2-083107: Popset in MicroStation V8 (2 ans)

How can I disable popset in MicroStation V8 so that the popup menus remain on the screen like they did in V7?
Q1-082407: Text Symbols in MicroStation V8 (4 ans)

How can I insert a diameter symbol in text similar to that in AutoCAD with code %%c in MicroStation V8?
Q1-081507: Level Manager in MicroStation V8 (2 ans)

We have a client seed file that we use to create new drawings from, which sets up their border etc.
Q1-080207: Viewports in Powerdraft V8

Does Powerdraft have the ability to use Viewports like AutoCAD does when using Model and Layout Views?
Q1-072007: Converting DGN Directly to STEP (1 ans)

Does MicroStation V8 include a STEP AP214 exporter, and if not is one available as a plug-in?
Q1-071107: Converting Between AutoCAD and MicroStation(2ans)

How do you convert MicroStation files to AutoCAD files and have the MicroStation objects converted to blocks?
Q1-070607: Converting Drawings to AutoCAD (1 ans)

How can I convert a DGN workstation drawing into AutoCAD?
Q1-070207: Inserting 3D Drawing into a 2D Drawing (1 ans)

How I can insert a 3D drawing or part of a 3D drawing into a 2D drawing as actual 3D in MicroStation V8?
Q1-062507: Export and Save As in MicroStation V8 (3 ans)

What is the difference between 'export' and 'save as' in MicroStation V8?
Q1-062107: Import iQScene Scan Data into MicroStation V8

How can I view/import iQScene Scan data into MicroStation V8 or any other software?
Q1-061807: Reference Dimensions in MicroStation V8 (2 ans)

Is there a way in MicroStation V8 to prevent dimensions in a reference file from being flipped when that reference file is mirrored?
Q1-060807: Opening AutoCAD Drawings in MicroStation (5 ans)

I loaded MicroStation V8 on my home computer but I am unable to open an AutoCAD drawing in MicroStation V8.
Q1-060607: Trimming Line in MicroStation V8 (2 ans)

I'm just wondering why I can't use the trim command in a cell. Is there a macro command that will automatically breaks a line when a cell is inserted?
Q1-051807: Converting a DGN File (7 ans)

I received a DGN file, but can not convert it to AutoCAD. Is there a way to do this that is simple and effective?
Q1-051507: Levels in MicroStation V8 (1 ans)

When you create a new level on the fly in the Level Manager while working in a file, how can you add a description with it?
Q1-050207: Edit Increment Text in MicroStation V8 Powerdraft

I want to Create/customize a button that enacts 'Edit, Increment Text in MicroStation V8 Powerdraft?
Q1-032307: Converting MicroStation Files to AutoCAD (4 ans)

Is it possible to convert PDS/PDMS file into 2D drawing MicroStation or AutoCAD or vice versa?
Q1-022107: Tutorials for Structural Triforma

Where can I get training manuals for Structural Triforma?
Q1-021607: Video Cards in MicroStation

I am looking for information on video cards in MicroStation.
Q1-020507: Convert/Read/Open a ustnV8 File (2 ans)

I need assistance finding a converter to allow us to convert/read/open a ustnV8 file and work with it in Microstation 95.
Q1-012207: Text [date] Substitution (TS) (1 ans)

I use TS in pen tables for placement of dates. $DATE$ is replaced by _DATE_ (example: 01/01/2007) taken from the system.
Q2-012207: Installing MicroStation in Linux (1 ans)

Is it possible to install MicroStation in Linux?
Q1-121806: Style Creation for Dimension and Text

How can I create style in dimension and text (like cad) in MicroStation V8?
Q1-120606: Snap Settings in MicroStation V8 (1 ans)

Is there a way that I can have my crosshairs snap to the preset snap points At the moment when my snap is set at say 5mm in MicroStation V8?
Q1-120406: Key-in for Select By Attributes (1 ans)

I am looking for a key-in to associate with a function key that will do the same thing as using the pull down menu in MicroStation V8.
Q1-112906: Numeric Text Editing in MicroStation 8.5 (2 ans)

I wish to edit several pieces of numeric text by applying a constant value.
Q1-112206: Structural Connections in MicroStation V8 (1 ans)

I want to connect a beam into a column near (but not at) it's midpoint.
Q1-111406: Plotter Drivers in MicroStation (1 answer)

Which of the MicroStation plotter driver for ISO formats (A0,A1...) drawings is applicable for Canon B-JW 3000?
Q1-111306: Annotation Lock in MicroStation V8

What is the correct way to properly set up text and dimensioning in order to utilize the new annotation lock feature in MicroStation V8?
Q1-091906: Auto Scaling of Element Features (2 answers)

How can I auto scale features in my design file (linestyles, cells, text and pattern area) so that they can change from one plotting scale to the other?
Q1-091806: Menus Tutorial for MicroStation 95 V5

I need a menu call up for our maps for in house only.
Q1-081406: Export MicroStation V8 (3 answers)

Microstation file to be exported to AutoCAD file exactly the way it is shown in View 1.
Q1-081006: HP DesignJet 800ps 42 Plotter (1 answer)

Does anyone have a .plt file for a HP DesignJet 800ps 42 Plotter?
Q1-072706: Importing in V8 (2 Answers)

Is there a way to import this info such that MicroStation will construct the element itself?
Q1-071306: Element selection in Microstation V8 (4 Answers)

I would like to find a key-in or series of key-ins that could be added to a button that would select everything on a particular level.
Q1-070606: Import/Export Drawings in MicroStation (1 Answer)

Is it possible to convert/export the SolidWorks drawings so they are readable with Microstation?
Q1-061506: Move From Point To Point and Rotate (1 ans)

Does anybody, have a Macro in V8 for - "Select all, move from point to point and rotate about point"?
Q1-060106: Fence File Command (8 Answers)

How do you Fence File drawings so that it removes all references so we can archive copys of drawings that we issue?
Q1-052306: XP Driver for MicroStation 5.0 (1 answer)

Where can I get the proper driver to install MicroStation V5.0 onto my new XP Media Center?
Q1-051106: Font Shortcuts (3 answers)

Are there any font shortcuts that I can type into my text box, such as "!=", to get "+/-" to show up on my plans?
Q1-050406: Intergrating Batch Plots of ISO's (1 ans)

How do you Integrate a Batch Plot Command into PDS 7.2?
Q1-042706: Sectional Perspectives in MicroStation V8(2 ans)

How do you create Sectional Perspectives from a 3D Model in MicroStation V8?
Q1-040606: Raster-to-Vector V.8.5

What raster-to-vector conversion software do you recommend?
Q1-022706: Burning Animation To CD (2 answers)

I'm having trouble burning my walkthrough and animation to a CD.
Q1-021406: Printer Problem

I'm having problems printing renderings on an HP Business Inkjet 2800.
Q1-020607: Reverse Direction (15 answers)

Is it possible to reverse the direction of the line without redrawing the line?
Q1-020106: Demo Copy (2 ans)

Where can I get a demo copy of MicroStation?
Q1-011906: Spell Checker (1 answer)

Where can I find an improved dictionary, more like the Word spell checker, for spell checker in MicroStation?
Q1-011806: Writing Script For Batch Process (2 answers)

Does anyone know how to write a command to turn off the level symbology and turn on the line weights in all views?
Q1-010305: Launching Other Programs (2 answers)

Is there an equivalent key-in that does work?
Q1-091505: Arrow and Leader Line (3 answers)

Which settings control the association between the arrow and the leader line?
Q1-090705: Move and Rotate (3 answers)

Does anybody know a method to move and rotate an element with the same command?
Q1-072505: Learning MicroStation (6 answers)

What is the best way to learn MicroStation?
Q1-070705: MDL Command (2 answers)

In MS "J" we use a 3rd party MDL command, PLTPNT, for plotting survey data/points to a 2d/3d file.
Q1-061405: Scalable Arrows (6 answers)
By
Is there anyway to make the arrows placed with the "place note" command scalable?
Q1-051605: Where is the rest of the Bentley education text ?
By
Unfortunately, only half of the Creating and Manipulating 3D Models with MicroStation V8 book is on the disc.
Q1-051105: Asking Inga? (2 answer)
By
When the link directs me to Ask Inga website, the file linktext is no longer there.
Q1-041305: Icon in Toolbox (1 answer)
By
How do I bring in an image for an icon in a toolbox?
Q1-041205: Precision Level 95 (1 answer)
By
How do I set the precision level in MicroStation-95?
Q1-030805: Using HP 2500 CP Plotter (1 answer)
By
How can I plot using HP 2500 CP plotter?
Q1-021805: Ltd-use home/ commercial licenses (5 answers)

A co-worker told me that there may be limited-use home licenses available for an individual whose employer owns MicroStation for commercial use.
Q1-020405: Have you tried a digitizer tablet? (4 Answers)

In Q&A discussions of input devices in the ConnectPress CAD Communities, only a couple of you have mentioned using a pen and tablet...
Q1-012805: Pro/E to Microstation Conversions (Comment)

How well does Microstation convert Pro/E files? The end result will be an AutoCAD file.
Q1-012105: Electrical Schematics (Answered)

Has anyone used software for creating electrical schematics that will allow auto generation of BOM's and cable scheduling?
Q1-120704: MicroStation product for drawing diagrams (4ans)

Is there any software package in the Microstation series for drawing computer network diagrams?
Q1-111504: Gears, screws, nuts and bolts (Answered)

I would like to know if is there any software for Microstation that work out gears or any screws, nuts and bolts. Thanks.
Q1-111004: Plotting raster images

We have had problems plotting raster images when plotting with Interplot. I get a black band between the two referenced images.
Q1-100104: Version 8 for MSMtools (Answered)

I'm looking to see if anyone knows if there is a Version 8 for MSMtools that was listed on Microstation Digest in August of 1998.
Q1-010804: Help with converting PDS as 3D faces

Need help with converting PDS modelled entities/solids as 3D Faces.
Q1-032604: Saving a rendering to a set scale (Answered)

Saving a rendering to a particular scale.
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