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Item Type properties should have a Display Label as well as a Name

Most EC schema objects have both a Name and a DisplayLabel. The Name is for MicroStation consumption. The DisplayLabel is for human consumption. The Name may have certain (unpublished) restrictions. The DisplayLabel can be anything: MicroStation d...
about 5 years ago in General 1 Future consideration

Reference File ACS, and Cell ACS

When I attach a DGN Model or DWG Space, the attachment insert point is usually based on the ACS/UCS of the attached CAD file. When I attach a file, it would be great if those coordinate system origin points can be added to the Active File DGN ACS ...
7 months ago in General 4 Future consideration

Dimension with Annotation scale - offsets/moves the dimension text/leader/arrows

Is it possible to change the behavior of the Dimensions that have annotation scales active. Problem;if I place a Dimensions with an Annotation scale of 1:50 and then I either change the annotation scale 1:100 or I use this file in a reference file...
about 5 years ago in General 0 Future consideration

Add ability drop text fields to their values

We have a client that wants all text with text fields in them to be replaced with the value of the field. You can kind of get there with Drop Complex but that drops the text node as well, and apparently each field is a separate text entry in the t...
over 4 years ago in General 1 Future consideration

File open with option to select Model before loading.

When opening a file you are thrown into a Model as per saved settings in the file. But often you want another file. And you have to wait for the first Model to open, then open Models dialog and find your desired Model. I want the File Open to show...
over 2 years ago in General 1 Future consideration

Items Types for Nested Elements

Attaching nongraphic and parametric info to CAD elements is a key part of delivering and supporting data-centric / BIM workflows. It is currently only possible to attach Item Types to the top level Cell header, after the Cell is placed. This is a ...
almost 4 years ago in General 2 Future consideration

MS 2023 icon

Can we suggest that the MS icon be changed to include the year version. Now that we can have multiple installs, it will make it easier to identify which is which (version) I know the text under the icon states the version, but having a visual aspe...
over 2 years ago in General 2 Future consideration

Reference Zoom (View Fit)

Hello, This submission is a suggestion/recommendation. There are times when I attach a reference and the reference is either very tiny/big and is located a LONG ways away from my current working area. Is it possible to implement a "reference zoom"...
over 2 years ago in General 3 Future consideration

Add AutoCAD-like keyboard shortcuts.

Time yourself using AutoCAD keyboard shortcuts like M-move, C-copy, O-offset, etc. Then try to do the same in MicroStation. Not only is it slower it takes more clicks. Also look how the Stretch and Match commands work in MicroStation compared to A...
about 3 years ago in General 4 Future consideration

Cell Library dialog - include viewer for non-graphic info

Cells are no longer just symbolic annotation artifacts, but are also increasingly components that include a lot of non-graphic info. This means that the user will need to view the Cell's associated 'business' info before deciding whether to insert...
over 3 years ago in General 0 Future consideration